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BRIEFS
July 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC receives 19,224-TEU newbuilding on long-term lease
  • Maersk 'likely' to send bigger vessels through the expanded Panama Canal
  • OOCL tops all in service with all hitting 6-month high: Drewry
  • China to Kazakhstan's expressway route to transport cargo to Europe
  • CMA CGM's US$225/TEU Zanzibar congestion charge for 3-week delays
  • COSCOL's 5,380-RT car carrier makes local deliveries Nansha to Dalian
  • Ethiopian China-backed sugar export scheme suffers growing pains
  • UPS to build bigger US$100 million DC 30 kilometres south of Paris
  • China, India, Kenya improve their performance in World Bank report
  • Chapman Freeborn expands in India to meet demand for on board couriers
  • Istanbul airport bounces back, cargo flow little affected by terror attack
  • Lufthansa checks out Dhaka airport after Berlin bans Bangladesh cargo
  • Runways on roadways in India to reach most remote villages
  • Etihad Cargo launches Abu Dhabi to Brussels freighter service
  • Network Cargo Management clinches Angola TAAG GSA deal

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Global Institute of Logistics names WFA 'Best in class'
  • ISWAN's International Seafarers' Welfare Awards 2016 presented
  • Liner service reliability seen at six-month high in May
  • Trade hopeful of smooth SOLAS VGM implementation
  • TT Club seeks to calm doubts regarding VGM on eve of effective date
  • UASC's shareholders unanimously approve proposed merger with Hapag-Lloyd
  • PSA Sical wins 'Container Handling Terminal of the Year' award
  • Total throughput up at Major Ports in April-May 2016

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Developments at European airports in April - Airfreight is...
  • Playmobil for France
  • French logistician invests in new business sectors
  • New CEO for Brazilian aircraft manufacturer
  • Atlasglobal flying to Hamburg
  • Australia: new signalling system in operation
  • Investing in Cuxhaven's offshore business
  • Plueger takes top slot at Air Lease Corporation
  • Emirates adds seventh flight to Bangkok
  • Enhancing customer relationship management
  • Boosting transport efficiency with digital innovations
  • Promotion of young blood for shipping
  • From Amazon to Ralph Lauren
  • Extra frequency added to Asiana's Rome service
  • New contract for container transportation
  • What's new in Europe's inland shipping sector?
  • From Silicon Valley to Airbus
  • More capacity on Manila - Seoul route
  • Swift swap at Cargolux
  • Laurels for liquid logistics company

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Seaspan buys newbuildings from partner GCI
  • London insurers demand immediate action on Brexit
  • Product tanker earnings seen to remain low in 2H16
  • Dry bulk demand growth seen at 4%, exceeds forecasts
  • SapuraKencana Petroleum wins USD125 million of contracts
  • Scaldis salvages sunken cargo ship Flinterstar
  • No plans to sell healthy business divisions to Samsung HI, says DSME
  • Polaris Shipping issues USD4.3 million corporate bonds
  • Japan looks to integrated projects to beat port and logistics shortfalls in Southeast Asia
  • COSCO Shipping orders three MPVs
  • CSIC to raise USD587 million to repay debts
  • Container shipping industry prepares for new VGM rule
  • Chinese cargo agents complain of shipper-carrier VGM squeeze

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Heathrow expansion decision postponed again - angry industry demands action now
  • ID Logistics drives into Europe's big league with €85m purchase of Logiters
  • Westports has 'nothing to fear' from planned CMA CGM terminal at Singapore
  • OOCL leads the pack as reliability becomes key to container line marketing strategy
  • DB Schenker takes exclusive European rights for uShip online freight booking
  • Dirk Reich quits as Cargolux chief; Richard Forson looks set to take back the reins

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Ingalls and NASSCO each land major Navy contracts
  • Damen signs MOU with Australian shipyard
  • Wartsila acquires Eniram in deal valued at EUR 43 million
  • Austal halts trading in its shares
  • Paris MOU countries banned fewer ships last year
  • Chemical tanker hits moored sailboats, sustains bow damage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Drewry multipurpose vessel review sees continued period of weak demand
  • US rail freight traffic count heads lower during week
  • CBP agents apprehend man crossing border to visit mother
  • AAPA believes ports will gain from Volkswagen settlement
  • Gener8 Maritime takes delivery of VLCC GENER8 CONSTANTINE

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Panama's big bet
    The timing wasn't perfect, but Panama is looking to the future
  • MSC confirms new pricing model for box lines
    European shippers continue to raise concerns about container lines' pricing practices
  • Genco offers to dispose of 10 vessels as condition to raise $125m in cash
    Agreement with potential investors is key to successful recapitalisation and $562m debt restructuring
  • The weight is over
    Rules on container weighing come into force on July 1
  • Tsakiris pledges American Hellenic to quality 'from day one'
    New marine insurer gains its official operating licence and will start with 600 vessels covered
  • Transpetro cancels seven tanker orders
    Parent company Petrobras is on a mission to cut debt and costs
  • BP's British Merchant will be first LNG ship through widened Panama Canal
    But jury is still out on the waterway's potential impact on LNG shipping
  • Six opportunities on the seas of an LNG glut
    LNG prices may be low, but financial pressures may actually be good for the industry
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries offloads Hyundai Motor shares
    Sale should raise around $200m in total proceeds for HHI
  • Seaspan buys two newbuild boxships for $195.6m
    Vessels to start 17-year bareboat charters with Mediterranean Shipping Co upon delivery
  • Clean product tankers edge higher on stronger trade
    Product tankers likely got a boost in the aftermath of the Brexit vote
  • Shipping Corporation of India to focus on growth across segments
    Company has mapped out long-term plan to nearly double its fleet in years ahead
  • Teekay completes $1bn financing drive
    Group reduces financial leverage and improves its liquidity position
  • Malaysia's PTP to invest $2.1bn to more than double capacity
    Port of Tanjung Pelepas sees handling capacity reaching 22.2m teu annually before 2030 from current 10.5m teu
  • Otto Marine asks bondholders to back delisting
    A precondition for delisting is to obtain approval to extend the maturity date of its notes by an additional six months
  • Star Bulk losses widen to $49m in first quarter
    Steeper losses down to more impairment charges amid 'weakest market conditions in 30 years'
  • Port of Oakland approves budget for fiscal year 2017
    New budget is 1.7% higher compared to previous fiscal year's
  • Buying activity pulls dry bulk asset values up
    A number of recent deals help lift secondhand prices to more than five-month high

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Facing low demand and new rules, truckers pile into last-mile logistics
  • NACPC chassis co-op to lease directly to Houston truckers
  • US ports could tap multibillion Volkswagen settlement for clean air projects
  • China Cosco claims Greece changed terms of Piraeus port deal
  • ILA, USMX still talking, but eyeing shorter deal
  • Aggressive NTSB lead investigator on El Faro sinking retires
  • Japan invests beyond Southeast Asia FTZs to fully realize gains
  • Ready or not, here comes the new container weight rule
  • Chinese cargo agents caught between SOLAS fees and no loading

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Genco misses $125m equity raise
    Dry bulk owner has waivers through third quarter, but fails to meet equity targeted in refinance deal.
  • Costamare shares fall on dividend worries
    Equity analyst says sector faces weakness through 2018 until bottoming out begins.
  • Greek government makes Piraeus U-turn
    In less than 24 hours, Greece amends the terms of port sale in order to abide with previous agreement.
  • Wah Kwong confirms Tim Huxley exit
    Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner.
  • Havyard extends bonds by 18 months
    Investors back Norwegian shipbuilder's plan to stretch payments but increase interest.
  • Genco's lenders want smaller fleet
    Bulker owner wins easier terms for its $562m in debt, offering runway through 2018.
  • Gener8 Maritime lands larger VLCC loan
    Peter Georgiopoulos-backed owner has now raised over $2bn in capital in the past year.
  • Vernicos closing on another Pac Basin tug
    Greek owner set to add another ship from bulker owner in the middle of tug sell-off.
  • Paris MoU access bans fell in 2015
    Port state organisation highlights downward trend from analysing nearly 18,000 inspections.
  • Tim Huxley quits Wah Kwong
    Chief executive's post is up for grabs at key Hong Kong shipowner.
  • Hansson: Brexit impact not significant
    NAT boss unconcerned by UK referendum result; rules out equity issues to support ongoing growth.
  • Greece to re-examine Piraeus sale terms
    Objection letter sent from Cosco yesterday triggers a last-minute reconsideration of port agreement.
  • HSH dumps $5.6bn of bad loans on to state owners
    German bank completes transfer of non-performing shipping loans as part of its restructuring.
  • Tufton Oceanic shoots down suezmax talk
    Executives say chatter surrounding tanker buy is inaccurate.
  • Braemar boss brushes off Brexit impact
    James Kidwell says referendum result will not lead to a revision in strategy.
  • Ex-DSME boss Nam charged over fraud
    Former shipyard CEO facing trial on embezzlement and negligence counts.
  • Dredger sinks after collision with boxship
    Macuti breached by clash with Panamanian vessel off Mozambique.
  • ABN AMRO downs tanker, LNGC owners
    Scorpio Tankers, Exmar and Ardmore among companies that have had their outlook cut.
  • Tanker hits three yachts in the US
    Ace Tankers vessel takes on water after hitting three boats moored near Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
  • Xeneta: Brexit uncertainty to hit boxships
    Freight exchange says increased unpredictability after UK referendum will take its toll on the container sector.
  • BP bags first LNG transit slot
    Energy major set to make history in expanded Panama Canal.
  • Minister: 60,000 Korean yard jobs to go
    Finance minister says 'pre-emptive' efforts needed to save struggling shipbuilders.
  • Cruiseship develops list in India
    Qing suffers water ingress in monsoon rains at WIS yard in Mormugao.
  • SapuraKencana looks to builds order backlog
    Malaysian offshore company also looks to downstream sector due to shortage of upstream projects.
  • SapuraKencana Petroleum makes poor start to 2016
    Analysts expect results at Malaysian offshore vessel company to deteriorate further later in the year.
  • Seaspan acquires two newbuildings from GCI
    Deal will also see US-listed container leasing company add vessel charters to backlog.
  • Liner industry reliability continues on upward curve
    Spread between most and least reliable was below 11 points as all lines scored above 70%.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • Seaspan acquires two 11,000-TEU newbuilding vessels
  • Senate confirms Maffei to serve on FMC
  • Sub-Saharan Africa's non-oil exports to U.S. skyrocket
  • New VGM rule takes effect tomorrow
  • U.S. study finds 92% of U.S. exports face technical barriers
  • UASC shareholders agree to Hapag-Lloyd merger
  • Infor fully acquires retail analytics provider Predictix
  • Xeneta: Brexit will create widespread disruption across container shipping industry
  • Wen-Parker Logistics opens new UK office
  • Survey: Less than 20% of logistics companies prepared for Brexit
  • Deutsche Post DHL CFO Rosen to retire

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2016
  • INFOGRAPHIC: Expanded Panama Canal Gives Market New Trading Options
    Opens shorter routes
  • Panama Canal expansion opens up new opportunities for bunkering: conference
  • Singapore's Brightoil opts not to complete bunker barge acquisition
    But will buy vessels over longer period of time.
  • Durban refineries' stock-taking deprives market of bunker quotes
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Amendment to its Sinosure Facility Agreement to Provide Financing for Two Additional New
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iranian sailings spring to fresh post-sanction highs
  • Mumbai bunker supplier HPCL still out of 380 CST stock
    Supplies expected next week.
  • VLCC loadings tighten bunker availability in Rotterdam: sources
    Loading activity to last up to three days.
  • Singapore cuts port dues by 25% for LNG-fuel, cleaner fuel ships from July 1
    Measures made in anticipation of global sulfur cap.
  • TENDER DATA: Turkish Tupras offers 33,000 mt HSFO for July 21-23: sources
  • TENDER DATA: Hellenic offers 30,000 mt of HSFO for July 16-20 loading
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Constantine
  • Singapore HSFO cracks hit six-month high on lower supply
    Little over 3 million mt of western arbitrage FO to arrive in Singapore in July.
  • Duration of oil price rally hinges on O+G fundamentals: S&P Global analysts
    Traceable to short-term events.
  • Oil complex posts sharp gains on US stock draw, calm after Brexit
    NYMEX August light sweet crude settled $2.03 higher at $49.88/b
  • Baltic Exchange, SGX extend exclusive buyout talks to Aug 31
    The exclusivity agreement was signed on May 25 and was initially due to expire June 30.
  • US fuel oil markets at strongest in 2016; local market having little price impact: sources
    US Gulf Coast 3%S fuel oil was assessed at $37.20/b Wednesday, the highest since $37.45/b on October 8, Platts data showed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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