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November 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen's subsidiary Greencompass Marine S.A will own ten of twenty 2,800 TEU ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd revises port calls of Europe to Australia (EAX) service
  • Asia-Australia rate recovery is spurred by capacity reductions
  • Number of idle box ships surges by 52pc in November from October, says Drewry
  • Amazon purportedly running secret air cargo operation called 'Aerosmith'
  • US third quarter GDP up 2.1 per cent on high inventory growth
  • Long Beach terminal achieves record high box moves
  • Taiwan lobby shelves free trade zone campaign amid anti-China sentiment
  • WTO rules in favour of Mexico in US tuna dispute
  • No explosives found in seized Cairo packages: DHL officials
  • Asian carriers record peak season cargo boost in October
  • US regulators approve Fedex-TNT merger, EU antitrust approval expected
  • Unions seek support of IFALPA over Cargolux pilots' dispute

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • A Big Thank You
  • A.T.C. celebrates 58th anniversary
  • Global DRACEA Meet at Aamby Valley from Nov. 29
  • MANSA signs MoU with NMIS for skill development
  • Rickmers-Linie successfully completes recertification
  • JNPT conferred ISO 27001:2013 certification
  • Railways inks deal for manufacture of steel wagons under 'Make in India' initiative
  • Govt takes steps to fast track flow of overseas investments into infra projects
  • India seen outgrowing China in exports from 2025 to 2050
  • INR plunges against dollar
  • Maharashtra sugar mills ink export deals for 2 lakh t

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Solution-oriented in the euro crisis
  • FSG acquires TFF in South Africa
  • Senior director to lay out Intelligrated strategies
  • 95 t of winter equipment to North America
  • More investors found for new locomotives
  • CSX names strategy leader
  • Hallelujah! Kaiser lock reopening
  • Increase in UK transport budget welcomed
  • Gates open at MICT's yard 7
  • 12 million t haulage contract ends up in PKP net
  • Two new members for ACCF
  • Paul Griffiths named AP CEO of the Year
  • Immediate client contact per Messenger
  • Rotterdam's port shuttle to run in 2016
  • BDI hits all time low
  • IAG Cargo prepares for festive rush
  • US gives green light for Fedex taking over TNT

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • ESL Shipping orders the world's first large LNG-fuelled bulk carriers
    Helsinki-based ESL Shipping has contracted two Chinese shipyards to construct the world's first LNG-fuelled bulk carriers. The two vessels will be built by Chinese shipbuilders Sinotrans and CSC, at its Qingshan shipyard, and are to begin operations in the Baltic Sea by early 2018. ESL's total investment for the Ice-class 1-A pair...
  • Mixed maritime reaction to imminent ballast water management convention ratification
    A Wärtsilä Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System. Credit: W'rtsil'Indonesia's ratification of the Ballast Water Convention this week is expected to meet the tonnage requirement of the convention, which would enter into force in November next year. While the IMO is yet to confirm the imminent entry into force, IHS Fairplay...
  • Senate blocks government move to open Australian coast to international shipping
    The Australian Senate. Credit: PAA government bill to deregulate the Australian coast and allow international shipping greater access to domestic trade has been blocked in the Senate today (26 November). The Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill would have all but eliminated restrictions on international shipping carrying Australia's domestic cargo by allowing foreign...
  • Taiwan carriers' rate decline mirrors industry trend
    The sharp decline in net income of Taiwan's top three carriers through the course of the last three quarters gives a clear picture of the container shipping industry's rapidly deteriorating operating environment.Revenues of Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming and Wan Hai are steady in the first and second quarters then drop...
  • Sembcorp Marine strikes back in contractual dispute
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has defended its PPL Shipyard subsidiary over allegations of a contractual breach by Marco Polo Marine (MPM). And it counter-claims that MPM is trying to avoid payment. The issue relates to a rig that PPL is building for MPM subsidiary Marco Polo Drilling. After finding cracks...
  • Taiwan carriers' rate decline mirrors industry trend
    A Yang Ming container ship arrives at the US port of Boston. Credit: MassportThe sharp decline in net income of Taiwan's top three carriers through the course of the last three quarters gives a clear picture of the container shipping industry's rapidly deteriorating operating environment. Revenues of Evergreen Marine, Yang...
  • Global container handling picks up
    Container trade had been 'exceptionally weak'. Credit: PAGlobal container throughput appears to have increased during October after two months of extreme weakness, according to the latest container handling index by German research institutes RWI and ISL. In this week's flash estimate based on handling data from 47 container ports around...
  • Shipbuilder ShinaSB heads for liquidation
    ShinaSB was based in Tongyeong, pictured. Credit: PADebt-laden South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder ShinaSB is heading for liquidation, after attempts to sell itself fell through. The shipbuilder submitted a winding-up application to Changwon District Court on 23 November, having been under receivership since April 2014. Three subsequent attempts at a sale, including the...
  • Seoul seeks study on impact of giant box ships
    Credit: Michael HollmannSouth Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is calling for tenders to provide research on ultra-large container ships. The announcement on 26 November comes a week after minister Kim Young-suk said the government would help Hanjin and HMM to acquire such vessels to compete more effectively in the market. The...
  • KSS Line seals LPG shipping contract with JX Ocean
    A KSS Line LPG carrier. Credit: Southern Cross Maritime_679971South Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 26 November that it has won an LPG shipping contract with JX Ocean, the shipping arm of Japanese refining group JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation. The contract, worth KRW60.6 billion (USD52.5...
  • CMA CGM's NOL acquisition 'will set container capacity consolidation record'
    Credit: HasenpuschThe potential acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) by CMA CGM would mark the biggest consolidation in container shipping based on the capacity of the targeted carrier, according to Alphaliner. NOL's APL unit operates a fleet of 541,000 teu compared with the 460,000 teu capacity of P&O Nedlloyd in 2005 when the Anglo-Dutch carrier was acquired by Maersk,...
  • Baku port builds for opportunities in China-Europe overland links
    Baku, Azerbaijan. Credit: PAThe Port of Baku, the oldest and largest port on the Caspian Sea, will complete phase 1 of its new international sea and trade port by 2017, increasing capacity to 11.5 million tonnes of cargo per year and up to 50,000 containers, many of which could be...
  • Aussie shipping gives tepid response to liner block exemption
    Australia's government is considering a block exemption to the competition law for liner shipping in a move that has been cautiously welcomed by Shipping Australia, the industry's national association.The Harper Review of the competition policy recommended a block exemption for liner shipping to replace the current Part X of the...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • UK autumn budget brings massive boost to major roads, but ignores skills shortage
  • Culture change required to avoid chaos from container weighing rule
  • Intradco's Eddie McMullen dies after valiant battle with cancer
  • Airbus has a patent to make cabins like shipping containers
  • Will China's silk road dream turn into a nightmare?
  • The US turkey trot - and other Thanksgiving facts
  • Global 3PLs eye opportunities in China's cool chain, especially the lack of cold storage

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • Finnish owner orders first LNG fueled handysize bulkers
  • TOTE ship back under way after losing power

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • MC-Seamax buys boxship duo from Monarch and Capital
    Sale for more than $190m marks profitable check-out for US private equity investor
  • Soyuz withdraws Rotterdam OW Bunker unjust enrichment case against Wilson
    But Dutch court ruling could pave way for future legal action across the Continent
  • Evergreen and Yang Ming take a hit in third quarter while Wan Hai sails through with a gain
    Yang Ming Marine Transport suffers deeper loss at about $129m as rates rout takes its toll
  • Zim stays in the black as US focus pays off
    Update: Carrier posts $11m profit for third quarter after hefty losses a year earlier
  • SeaEnergy issues results warning
    Company to exit ship management and focus on core business
  • Rotterdam faces strike action
    Unions threaten stoppages over redundancies
  • Multiple OW Bunker interpleader applications filed in the Netherlands
    Ruling likely to echo London decision, but for different reasons, says AKD
  • MMC Corp ports business profits rise
    Group in the process of acquiring Port Klang container terminal operator
  • Product Tanker earnings remain subdued
    India and China cut fuel exports amid rising domestic consumption
  • Marco Polo Marine proceeds with legal action against Sembcorp Marine unit
    But rig contract still in force, says Sembcorp Marine
  • Evergreen confirms $390m order for 10 containerships
    Update: New vessels allocated to Taiwan line's Greencompass Marine subsidiary
  • ESL orders world's first gas-powered bulk vessels
    Newbuilding pair on back of long-term contract with Swedish steel maker SSAB, while ESL also signs contract to ship dry bulk biofuel into Sweden for Fortum
  • Singapore extends liner shipping competition exemptions for five more years
    Order exempts liner shipping agreements from rules prohibiting anti-competitive agreements
  • Zodiac Maritime scoops up six Scorpio Bulkers capes
    Update: S&P activity picks up as valuations fall, following dismal freight rates
  • Peninsula Petroleum extends syndicated credit facility
    Bunker supplier secures total working capital of $350m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • Caspian Sea Port of Baku builds for opportunities in China-Europe overland links
    The Port of Baku, the oldest and largest port on the Caspian Sea, will complete phase 1 of its new international sea and trade port by 2017, increasing capacity to 11.5 million tons of cargo per year and up to 50,000 containers, many of which could be transshipped between China,...
  • Rotterdam faces dockworker strikes
    Maasvlakte 2LONDON - Rotterdam dock workers are planning a series of 24-hour strikes over the next two months to protest possible lay-offs at the port's newest container terminals. The FNV union has called for job guarantees for nine years, a demand rejected by the three leading terminal operators, Europe Container Terminals,...
  • Zim remains profitable in tough quarter
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services' financial recovery is gathering pace as the Israel-based ocean carrier posted its fourth consecutive quarterly operating profit in challenging market conditions. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax dipped to $12 million in the July to September period from $14 million in the third quarter of 2014 and...
  • Seoul to study mega-ships after pledging financing aid to Hanjin, HMM
    South Korea's government plans to conduct research on ultra-large container ships, including the return on investment of the vessels, their impact on ports and the investment needed at terminals to handle them. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Thursday call for tenders comes a week after its minister, Kim Young-suk, said...
  • CMA CGM adds port calls to service connecting Europe to South Asia
    CMA CGM said it is upgrading its New Europe Mascarene Oceania service by adding new port calls, starting in early December. The France-based ocean carrier operates the weekly loop, linking Northern/Southern Europe, India, Singapore and Australia, via a vessel-sharing agreement with Hapag-Lloyd. The changes on the joint service include additional weekly calls...
  • Singapore renews liner block exemption for five years
    HONG KONG - Singapore will extend its block exemption order for liner shipping agreements for another five years until December 2020, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced.The decision was widely expected and comes after a public consultation by the Competition Commission of Singapore and its recommendation to renew...
  • Liner block exemption not the right move, Aussie shipping lobby says
    Australia's parliament.Australia's government is considering a block exemption to the competition law for liner shipping in a move that has been cautiously welcomed by Shipping Australia, the industry's national association.The Harper Review of the competition policy recommended a block exemption for liner shipping to replace the current Part X of...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • Grimaldi targets EIB loan
    Italian owner said to be finalising $212m of financing for new car carriers in China.
  • SVS offloads oldie
    Dubai-based offshore owner sells the first vessel it ever bought.
  • Pacific Basin back in action with handy buy
    Owner returns to S&P market but issues profit warning for 2015.
  • CMA CGM + NOL = No material impact
    DNB analysts see post-deal profit gains for NOL but believe merger with CMA CGM will not impact wider market.
  • Zim stays in the black
    Israeli container line turns around last year's Q3 loss despite falling rates and revenue.
  • Cargoship up for sale
    UK Admiralty court invites bids for German-managed Doris T in Liverpool.
  • SALT adds flavour to Thanksgiving turkey
    Analysts believe $227m capesize deal with Zodiac Maritime will mean a happier holiday for investors.
  • Victory for Aussie crews
    Government's bid to open up domestic shipping kicked out by senate.
  • Tankers strong for Fisher
    UK owner says products fleet performing well, but group revenue down 4% due to offshore oil.
  • Aurora goes for bonds
    LPG carrier owner aiming to raise $23.2m in Norwegian market.
  • Boxship stacking rush continues
    Drewry says laid-up fleet increased by a whopping 52% from October to November.
  • Sealink sees red
    Malaysian offshore support vessel owner posts loss in third quarter despite bigger revenue.
  • Latsis offloads MR duo
    Greek owner linked to sale of two of its oldest tankers built in 2008.
  • Evergreen confirms 10 boxships
    Taiwanese container line reveals it will spend up to $390m on vessels ordered earlier this year.
  • Cocaine found on boxship
    Customs officers seize 484kg of drugs hidden on MSC vessel at Antwerp.
  • CMA CGM cuts by half
    French container line says CO2 emissions reduced by 50% over the last 10 years.
  • ShinaSB to be wound up
    Korean shipyard files for bankruptcy after sale bids fail; faces liquidation.
  • KSS Line ties-up VLGC newbuilding
    Expanding South Korean owner quick to find employment for ship ordered last month.
  • China oil imports to rise
    Low prices mean country could become increasingly dependent on the Middle East and Russia for crude.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • Beating port congestion
  • 5 reasons for a postponement strategy
  • Limiting liability
  • Freight in TIGER's eye
  • Domestic air cargo's mixed results
  • Florida's freight railroad
  • In the shadow of an epidemic
  • The first container crane
  • How big are the big ships calling U.S. ports?
  • The Big Ship squeeze
  • APL's U.S.-flag service eyes commercial cargo
  • California export worthy of a toast
  • The next case for TPP
  • 2016 outlook
  • Obama's Trade Legacy
  • What's the next big acquisition?
  • 2015: 'The year of M&A'
  • Person of the Year
  • The TMS Effect: Impacts on the Efficiency of Shipper and 3PL Domestic Freight Execution
  • Comments and Letters

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2015
  • Pacific Basin issues profit warning
    But full-year losses narrow over previous year.
  • Developer wants to pull out of Egyptian bunker project
    Mashreq Petroleum is in talks to end its contract.
  • VPS sees big ECA impact on sample distribution
    Low sulphur fuels now making up a bit more than half of samples tested in Northern Europe.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires staff
    To its Middle East office.
  • Inventory build could reflect weaker bunker demand
    Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at a four-week high.
  • OW: Dutch interpleader applications filed
    Although Dutch law likely to favour estate.
  • LNG makes commercial sense, despite fall in bunker prices
    Competitive advantage will become 'significant' if oil prices rise.
  • ESL Shipping orders gas-fuelled ships
    As part of transport agreement.
  • Investment bank expresses interest in Mauritius bunkering sector
    Bank may support players establishing bunkering facilities, says minister.
  • France may introduce penalty for MRV non-compliance, says law firm
    Due to 'obligation' as EU member, says Lewis & Co.
  • French container line halves CO2 emissions over decade
    Company has invested in technology to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Peninsula Petroleum announces increase in credit lines
    Syndicated credit lines provide $350 million working capital.
  • US DATA: EIA says crude stocks rose 961,000 barrels
    Crude stocks have built nine consecutive weeks.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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