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September 2, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk increases east-bound rate US$1,200/TEU and $1,500 per FEU
  • CMA CGM levies rate hikes from ECSA to Africa and EU/Med to Australia
  • Naked Hanjin ships seized, cargo refused, creditors grab what's grabbable
  • Terminal operators' profits squeezed by lower volume, excess capacity
  • Appeals court backs Waterfront Commission's anti-discriminatory hiring policy
  • Canadian PM hopes to spring 'spy' and save Canada's canola crop
  • Obama sets out to save Trans-Pacific Partnership with Asian help
  • FESCO H1 profit falls 37pc to US$39.4 million as revenue slips 33pc
  • Expanded Panama Canal transits its first Suezmax crude oil tanker
  • 10,700-TEU APL calls at Charleston - port's biggest ever box ship
  • Diana Shipping negotiates deal to ease loan terms with lenders
  • Samskip expands in Nordic region by buying Euro Container
  • Support for freer trade with China is gaining traction in Canada: poll
  • Illegally exporting gun parts lands US man with 3-year prison term
  • Singapore Changi Airport cargo up 9.4pc in July to 161,450 tonnes
  • China Airlines Cargo resumes flights to India, ending 4-year suspension
  • LATAM Airlines awards ULD management to CHEP Aerospace Solutions
  • Oz forwarders' dilemma: Do they or don't they invest in x-ray gear?

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Global leased container equipment fleet expected to see slow growth in 2016
  • MOL continues to remain valued member of FTSE4Good Global Index Series, ESG / RI Index
  • Partner lines start disassociating themselves from collapsed Hanjin Shipping
  • DP World Cochin handles 43,000 TEUs in Aug. 2016
  • Gandhidham Chamber submits representation to Minister of State for Shipping on Gandhidham Township issues
  • Kandla Port management holds talks with union leaders to avert proposed strike today
  • Seminar highlights maritime sector opportunities in West Bengal
  • Union stir likely to have mixed impact on Mumbai's ports
  • Gateway Distriparks appoints Capt. Kapil Anand as Director - CFS
  • Railway Minister flags off fully loaded ex-im train from Arshiya's Khurja ICD to Mundra Port
  • Sanjay Swarup takes charge as Director (International Marketing & Operations), CONCOR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Chinese HGV makers go for more Belgian technology
  • Phillips in charge of VAC's continental business
  • Retailer Tati changing logistics provider in France
  • Corpus Christi goes Laredo for mutual trade promotion
  • Railfreight business attains pre-crisis level
  • More offers from ABC
  • Captrain units under new supervision
  • Mann+Hummel prolongs contract with IDS
  • Expanding digital offer for railroads
  • AAL launches Asia-Red Sea semi-liner service
  • Rwandair starts new route to West Africa
  • Handful of management changes at GAC
  • Freightos' acquisition integrates freight marketplace
  • New rail transport contract in Russia
  • Leased container fleet under pressure in 2016
  • More capacity on Dubai-Dakar route

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Vessel owners attempt to seize assets from Hanjin customers
  • Golar LNG losses deepen, focus on FSRU/FLNG and liquidity
  • Khalifa Port dredges and builds 1,000 m quay
  • Ocean Yield's successful share placement paves way for expansion
  • Drugs find highlights cruise security threat
  • APM Terminals invests USD70 million in Port Elizabeth
  • Hanjin collapse leaves shippers paying for release of containers
  • Otto Marine secures shipbuilding and chartering contracts
  • South Korea's maritime ministry moves to ease fallout of Hanjin Shipping on ports
  • Embattled Swiber requests USD63.5 million from Vallianz
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering returns to black in 1H16
  • HMM urged to pick off Hanjin Shipping assets

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Forwarders dangerously exposed by Hanjin bankruptcy, as scramble for unpaid debts and fresh capacity begins
  • Jonathan Beard appointed transportation and logistics manage for Arcadis
  • CH Robinson continues consolidation plans with $226m APC Logistics buy in Australia
  • DHL Supply Chain eyes new augmented reality as it expands use of Smart Glasses
  • Live Animal Export: The seafarer who died in my arms
  • Better business? Modest air cargo volume growth in the northern hemisphere, while yields have held
  • Claire Phillips becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo's sales manager for continental Europe
  • AN-225 production to restart following Hong Kong deal

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • First ethane cargo leaves Enterprise Morgan's Point terminal
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers MPFSV to Harvey Gulf
  • Ingalls gets $13.7 million for LX(R) design work
  • NTSB reports on deck barge sinking
  • Navigator Gas newbuild to add third fuel to its options
  • DOE funds R&D on tidal and ocean energy
  • Alfa Laval launches FCM One Gas fuel gas supply system
  • Tried to fix fuel leak alone, died in engine room fire
  • Leaders to meet in Copenhagen to discuss industry challenges

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • FMC warns ocean carriers not to exploit Hanjin Shipping failure
    Hanjin Constantza heads into port as other ships remain at sea
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Transpacific utilisation fails to peak
  • Forwarders told to expect cargo delays after Hanjin failure
    Communication and patience needed as Hanjin collapse hits cargo owners
  • Hanjin Shipping takes action to protect ships from creditors
    Update: Vessels ordered to stay out to sea until Chapter 15 protection obtained
  • The September Issue
    On our first anniversary, we celebrate the world's leading maritime cities and everything that makes our global industry great
  • IUMI: It's the underwriting, stupid
    Getting the price right remains key, constituting the difference between staying in the black and slipping into the red
  • VLGC rates back below $20 as pain continues
    Fleet has grown by as much as 34% in a year
  • Charterers back away from Hanjin tankers
    Interested parties to wade through complications of Korean law
  • ER Schiffahrt wins NYK management deal
    Takes on two Newcastlemax vessels as part of Asia expansion
  • VLCC spot earnings drop closer to operating costs
    Rates have softened since May, though some players forecast an imminent uptick
  • Zim postpones second-quarter results
    Container line delays report for one month
  • Cosco Container Lines to raise rates after Hanjin's receivership filing
    Forwarders say other TSA members may make similar moves
  • Otto Marine signs shipbuilding and chartering contracts
    Offshore service provider unveils new deals two weeks before shareholders' meeting
  • Sompo Canopius launches US ocean marine business
    New hires join from XL Catlin
  • CSCL flips to a loss for first half of 2016
    Loss in part due to change of business direction to integrated financial services
  • HMM to relieve Hanjin's shipping operations
    UPDATED: 13 HMM ships to be sent to Europe and the US to relieve Hanjin vessels
  • Handysize bulkers earnings near one-year high
    Pacific and European markets firm up with Black Sea-Nigeria fixture reported at $9,000 per day
  • More nuances of scale
    The dramatic increase in the size of ships has brought increased safety risks
  • Fishing for a market bottom
    Tanker newbuilding orders collapse but could resume with state-owned players ordering on non-market factors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Correction: Shippers paying to free stranded Hanjin containers
  • US truck driver turnover rate drops amid slack demand
  • US marine terminals take varied approach to Hanjin fallout
  • Trans-Pacific inbound spot rates soar on Hanjin collapse
  • FMC to US shippers: Report unreasonable practices tied to Hanjin bankruptcy
  • US South Atlantic ports curtail operations as storm approaches
  • Hanjin bankruptcy preventing empty containers from moving to Asia from US
  • North American railroads give mixed message on Hanjin response
  • DB Cargo, BMW agreement latest boost to China-Europe rail
  • US truckers, chassis providers struggle with Hanjin chaos
  • HMM to deploy ships to gather up Hanjin cargo
  • CMA CGM assures customers over Hanjin collapse
  • India logistics firms upbeat after down quarter
  • Shippers paying to free stranded Hanjin containers
  • Korea regulator urges HMM to pick through Hanjin assets

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • Navios Maritime in NYSE's good graces
    Shares in Angeliki Frangou-led company find support after first-quarter report.
  • Team Tankers hands shares to Feringa
    Chief executive of chemical tanker owner receives batch of 2015 share award.
  • Suez keeps discounts on boxship backhauls
    Lower transit fees aim to lure back ship traffic from toll-free routes and new Panama Canal.
  • Second Ofer affiliate files US Hanjin suit
    Zodiac Maritime-linked owner targets South Korean operator with asset seizure case in Los Angeles.
  • Stifel: Matson may grab business from Hanjin
    Containership operators woes may allow Matson to grab share in expedited Asia-to-US services.
  • Evergreen draws line on Hanjin Shipping
    As CKYHE members react, Taiwanese liner operator says it won't use any of its South Korean partner's ships or carry any of its cargoes.
  • Boxship hit by fire at port of Hamburg
    Fire on big Hamburg Sud vessel blamed on welding work.
  • Danaos has $560m Hanjin exposure
    Greek owner is "disappointed" with recent developments and hopes South Korean counterpart will be able to survive.
  • Zvezda lines up orders for 21 tankers, offshore ships
    New Russian shipyard inks deals with Rosneft and ExxonMobil.
  • DFDS takes over Estonia-Finland route
    Danish owner signs long-term time charter agreement for ro-pax owned by Navirail OU.
  • Costa Concordia makes final voyage
    Tugs shift wrecked cruiseship to demolition yard in Genoa.
  • ER seals management deal with NYK
    German owner proves quick in starting a new partnership after the merger with Rickmers fell through.
  • Celsius confirms KG bulker swoop
    Danish owner reveals deal for modern duo from Germany.
  • Topaz strengthens long-term ABB ties
    Offshore vessel owner renews contract for 1999-built cable layer for one year, plus further options.
  • Risky repair killed crewman on dredger
    UK accident report says crew unaware of engineer's attempt to fix fuel pipe.
  • Five Star ordeal coming to an end
    Detention of stranded capesize off Australia is lifted as local authorities issue fresh 12-month ban.
  • HMM steps into gap left by Hanjin's collapse
    Rival deploying 13 ships to keep cargoes moving after bankrupt owner has some vessels barred from Busan.
  • Sinanju orders Chinese tanker double
    Singapore owner building fleet with deal for ships at Zhejiang Shenzhou.
  • Demo prices likely to remain strong
    EBM Shipbroking is optimistic that levels have upside potential as 59 ships sold for scrap in August.
  • SeaBird snaps up research ship
    Oslo-listed owner takes ownership of vessel it has been operating since 2006.
  • Hanjin liquidation 'can't be ruled out'
    HMM and KDB asked to form taskforce examining acquisition of owner's profitable assets.
  • Otto Marine secures fresh contracts
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder and vessel operator seals newbuilding and charter deals.
  • Vallianz rejects Swiber payment request
    Singapore offshore vessel operator plays hardball over money owned to troubled competitor.
  • PDZ Holdings slashes the red ink in Q2
    Malaysian shipowner posts loss, but lack of impairments improves on figures seen in 2015.
  • Ofer's Zodiac targets Hanjin in lawsuit
    First US litigation after receivership filing seeks to seize assets in California over unpaid charter hire.
  • Frontline standing firm on STX order
    Chief executive Robert Hvide Macleod says there's no room for renegotiation with troubled yard.
  • Hanjin receivership creates problems in US
    But market may not make much difference as high US inventories keep lid on container traffic.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: Nearly three in four shippers have cargo on Hanjin vessels
    More than 70 percent of beneficial cargo owners and ocean intermediaries surveyed by American Shipper Thursday said they currently have car...
  • C.H. Robinson reaches $225m agreement for APC Logistics
    C.H. Robinson, a top five global third-party logistics provider, on Wednesday said it has reached agreement to acquire Melbourne, Australia...
  • Flash Survey: What does Hanjin's bankruptcy mean for the industry?
    The news that Hanjin Shipping has apparently filed for bankruptcy has shaken up the ocean freight world. American Shipper is collecting fe...
  • Truck stops seek federal boost for alternative fuel infrastructure
    The trade association for travel plazas and truckstops, known as the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO), has filed commen...
  • Port of Antwerp invests in San Pedro
    The Port of Antwerp in Belgium has entered an agreement with the Ivory Coast to help with the expansion of port logistics operations at San...
  • OmniTRAX affiliate buys Oklahoma mill property
    Sand Springs Railway Co., a subsidiary of OmniTRAX, is acquiring the Gerdau mill site at Sand Springs, Okla. for redevelopment. Sand Sprin...
  • U-Freight revamps warehouses
    Hong Kong-based third-party logistics services provider U-Freight Group said it's making investments to redevelop a number of warehouses in...
  • NAFTA trade decline continues in June
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Canada ...
  • NHTSA: Truck-related fatalities jump 4.1% in 2015
    The rate of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks in the United States jumped 4.1 percent in 2015 compared with the previous year, acco...
  • SingPost, POST Luxembourg parter on Asia-Europe e-commerce
    POST Luxembourg and Singapore Post Ltd. (SingPost) will have joined forces to offer comprehensive end-to-end e-commerce logistics solutions...
  • New Zealand's export volumes rise amid slipping export prices
    New Zealand's export volumes rose 10 percent for the second quarter of 2016, after adjusting for the usual seasonal patterns, Statistics NZ...
  • The after effects of Hanjin's decision to file bankruptcy
    In the wake of South Korea's largest container carrier, Hanjin Shipping, filing for court receivership Wednesday, Korea's Financial Service...
  • CBP seizes 7,800 pairs of counterfeit shoes from China
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and Center of Excellence and Expertise staff assigned to the ports of Los Angeles and Lon...
  • IAG Cargo lands in Tehran
    IAG Cargo has started a new service from London to Tehran, making it one of the few cargo airlines to directly connect the two cities. Air...
  • Hoyer expands footprint in China
    The bulk logistics company Hoyer has acquired Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP) to manage the plant logistics for polymer manufactur...
  • Executive Moves: Mallory Alexander and Port of New York/New Jersey
    Robert "Bob" E. Mallory has been appointed chief administrative officer for Mallory Alexander International Logistics . He has more than 20...
  • Rate spike anticipated following Hanjin receivership filing
    Unless there is a rapid takeover of Hanjin Shipping, which filed for receivership in Korea Wednesday , shippers of containerized cargo, inc...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
  • OPEC oil exports down 10,000 b/d in four weeks to Sept 17: analyst
    Compared with the same period last year, the latest forecast from Oil Movements shows a rise of 400,000 b/d in OPEC's crude exports.
  • Libya's NOC seeks aframax for first Ras Lanuf crude loading since Dec 2014
    Sources said NOC was looking for an Aframax tanker for September 18-20 loading dates to make a voyage from the 220,000 b/d capacity Ras Lanuf facility to its refinery in Zawiya, in the west of the country,
  • Saudi Aramco aims to gain edge in Asia with Okinawa storage boost
    Will have the capacity to accept four VLCCs
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Iranian sailings hit highest so far in 2016
    Casts doubt over recent assumptions that country's output has plateaued
  • External: Wired Bunkering Rosneft to build tankers for Russian crude at new shipyard near Vladivostok
    The pilot construction projects, placed by Rosneft at Zvezda, will see construction of five so-called green Aframax tankers with deadweight of 114,000 mt each as well as multifunctional replenishment ships, including those of ice class
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Singapore holds maritime emergency exercise; plans to acquire more UAVs
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 40,000 mt fuel oil for Sep 16-18 loading
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Crude up in Asia trade after overnight plunge
  • Netherlands' Gate LNG terminal opens small-scale LNG-compatible berth
    LNG bunkering vessels will be able to load from the new jetty, and will in turn be able to fuel large ocean-going vessels, the company said in a statement Monday.
  • US exported 698,000 b/d of crude last week, new record: EIA
  • PRESS RELEASE: Gener8 Maritime, Inc. Announces Delivery of the Gener8 Macedon
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO prompt market structure hits 15-month high
    September demand expected to outstrip supply

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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
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
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
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.
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.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
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
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
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.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
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.
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
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.
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%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
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.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
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
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
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.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
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
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.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
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
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
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.
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%
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.
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.
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
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.
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
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
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
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
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.
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.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
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
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.
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%.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
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
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
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
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
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.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
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
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%.
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.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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
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
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%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
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.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
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.
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
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
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
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
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
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
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
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
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
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
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
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.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
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
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
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
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
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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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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
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
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
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.
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
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
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
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
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.
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.
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
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
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%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
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
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
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
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%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
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%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
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
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%)
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.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
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.
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
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
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
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%
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
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
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
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
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.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
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.
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
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
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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