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BRIEFS

February 4, 2016

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HPH Trust net profit up 6pc to US$374.2 million as revenues rise 5pc Baltic dry index slips to new low as demand continues to fall Cheap bunker may lead to faster vessels increasing capacity: BIMCO TraPac may take part of Oakland's Outer Harbour after PA's exit CMA CGM hikes rate from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka US$300/TEU March 3 Damco launches China B2C Logistics Programme for e-commerce India must be more port centric to catch up to China: port manager UPS quarterly profit up 193pc to US$1.33 billion as revenues rise 1pc Aviation firms test drones for inspection of aircraft, infrastructure Singapore Airlines Cargo extends re-ups with Frankfurt Cargo Services

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Centre to give priority to developing five waterways: Gadkari Employers asked to be ready for STCW 2010 New service to commence soon between Chittagong & Kolkata under Indo-Bangla Coastal Shipping Agreement World fleet doubled in last three years ZIM announces organisational restructuring Basic pension of Group 'C' & 'D' retirees of Major Port Trusts & Dock Labour Boards to increase by 5.69 pc JNPT contributes to CM's relief fund Ministry of Shipping focusing on mechanisation, efficiency, capacity at Major Ports Dedicated warehouse for Toyota Tsusho India inaugurated at Adani Logistics Park, Patli India to buy more crude oil from Africa: Pradhan Turkish cos keen to invest in Indian infra sector

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Quick climb up career ladder New members for CTL BDB representative for Elbe advisory committee First Dreamliner for Saudia Stepping up Iran-Europe general cargo services Reaching the magic 4,000 vessel mark New communication director for supply chain specialist Panalpina introducing new software US railway invests in network and freight cars Vinci participating in Iran airports' expansion Fair winds for La Rochelle in 2015 Bench and Hellmann cooperate New front man for Trans-o-flex Pegg to lead Atlas Breakbulk Alliance Airfreight growing - but only slowly Cutting edge safety system for new Gotthard tunnel East Timor port goes to Bollore

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Marine insurers call for car carrier re-design after Modern Express loss Marine insurers may well be on a collisions course with the maritime market after the Modern Express incident prompted further calls for action from underwriters. Insurers have expressed concern over the safety of car carriers following the accident earlier this week. It has seen the association that represents the world's marine insurers call... Meyer Turku receives gantry crane as investment kicks in Meyer Turku, the Finnish subsidiary of Germany's Meyer Werft group, has said it will buy a new 1,200-tonne gantry crane at a cost of EUR30 million (USD32.7 million). The crane will be delivered in 2018. This is the... Shipbuilder HHIC deteriorates into loss South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, which is being managed by its main creditor Korea Development Bank now, incurred a KRW228 billion (USD193.4 million) loss for 2015, reversing a KRW71.7 billion profit for 2014. HHIC attributed the loss to cancelled bulk carrier orders... India's inland waterways authority promises assured depth dredging contracts Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the agency tasked with developing the country's vast network of unexploited waterways for moving cargo, will opt for assured depth dredging contracts. This is to assuage one of the main concerns of private investors looking to put money into inland water transport sector -... Quiet VLCC market worries analysts Activity on the VLCC market is less than the beginning of last year and spot freight rates languish under USD 50,000 per day as a result, which is troubling shipping analysts at Pareto Securities in Oslo. "Despite decent activity last week rates... Pacific Carriers asks to lower time-charter rates As the dry bulk freight market continues to worsen, Pacific Carriers Ltd, the holding company of Malaysian Bulk Carriers, has caused a stir among Japanese ship owners by unilaterally paying half the agreed rates on long-term chartered-in tonnage. Sources in Japan's shipping community told IHS... Royal IHC building unique dredger for DEME The multifunctional 15,000 m3 trailing suction hopper dredger that Netherlands-based Royal IHC is building for Belgium dredging and offshore giant DEME Group will be able to work in shallow water, environmentally-vulnerable areas, and dredge hard soils. Named the Bonny River, it will be... Dry bulk gloom hits China's shipbuilding industry The Baltic Dry Index's deterioration to a historic low in 2015, has battered China's ambitions to be the world's top shipbuilding nation. Figures compiled by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa show that based on the mainstream deep sea ships (bulk carriers over 20,000 dwt, crude and product tankers... Bolloré to build new Timor-Leste port Paris-listed Bolloré Group was selected to build and operate a new USD424 million port close to Dili, capital of Timor-Leste. The project involves construction of a container and general handling cargo port on the southwest side of Tibar Bay, around 10 km west of Dili. The... Record 2015 throughput not enough to boost Westports profit Malaysia-listed port operator Westports Holdings (Westports) posted a 1% drop in net profit in 2015 despite recording all-time high container throughput of 9.05 million teu for the year. The company's net profit reached MYR504.9 million (USD119.8 million), slightly below the 2014 figure. Revenue rose 7% to MYR1.68 billion in the... Indonesian port operator to upgrade seven eastern ports Indonesia's state-owned port operator Pelindo III has budgeted IDR1 trillion (USD72.4 million) to upgrade and develop seven ports in the eastern part of the huge Southeast Asian archipelago. The ports are Kalabahi Port, Lorens Say Maumere Port, and Waingapu Port that are located in East Nusa Tenggara, Sape Port in West... Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding diversifies into FPSOs Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding which has specialised in bulk carriers, has diversified into FPSO chartering as new ship orders have declined. MES has 14 bulkers on order and it expects to complete the last of those orders in 2018. On 1 February, MES established an FPSO Business Section... Songa Offshore SE closes offices, plans to cut 200 onshore jobs Songa Offshore SE has closed offices in South Korea and Aberdeen, Scotland, and plans to reduce 200 onshore jobs as part of its corporate restructuring programme. Bjornar Iversen, CEO of Songa Offshore SE, attributed the rationale of office closures and job cuts to the depressed offshore drilling market, owing to... Lloyd's Register wins USD0.7 million Hambantota port inspection job Lloyd's Register (LR) has secured a contract worth GBP0.5 million (USD0.7 million) to handle key safety and quality checks at LAUGFS Gas' liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at Hambantota port, Sri Lanka. Under the contract signed with Sri Lanka-based LAUGFS Holdings, the LR team will cover... US Coast Guard authorisation seeks Obama sign-off Moving LNG on US-flag vessels, bolstering security at foreign ports, and enhancing Arctic navigation were some of the provisions included in a US Coast Guard bill that now awaits White House approval. The Coast Guard Authorisation Act, which provides USD9.1 billion to the...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
'Whopping' yield decline brings a 'new normal' to global air cargo markets Full ahead for IRISL as it prepares to rejoin global liner trades after sanctions are lifted Kalitta Air falls foul of pilots calling for better conditions Trucking revenue keeps CH Robinson on the road to growth SeaLand Atlantico a maritime alternative for Mexican perishables exports to the US ZIm announces regional reorganisation and executive promotions Nadia Ribeiro rejoins CEVA as head of South America cluster

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
TSB Canada reports on foundering of self propelled barge MacGregor claims major advance in handling loads at depth DEME orders new generation trailing suction hopper dredge High Pressure SCR completes certification testing Nordbay has a bad day

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Jensen Maritime nets contract to design pair of escort tugs Coast Guard Port Captain lifts Coos Bay restrictions Department of Homeland Security expanding Coast Guard maternity leave Retail federation calling for East Coast labor stability Alaska Airlines adding flight between Spokane, Anchorage

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Non-US marine insurers can now quote Iran business, IUMI confirms But ongoing Washington restrictions could hold back return by P&I clubs Hyundai claims it is owed another $178m in bitter dispute with Fred. Olsen Hyundai's claims hold no merit and will be vigorously refuted, declares Norwegian offshore company Panamax hits new record low South American grains moving east the only flicker of hope for market now Product tanker rates soften amid chartering lull Despite dips this week, market is strong by historical standards Tidewater cuts loss with a quarter of fleet in lay-up Loss eased by lower impairments as 70 vessels are stacked at end of 2015 The fall and rise of Euronav Anatomy of a transformed crude tanker company Idle box fleet falls in lead-up to Chinese New Year But numbers will soon rise with analysts anticipating a post-new year deluge Marine insurance faces challenging 2016, warns Dieter Berg IUMI conference will highlight effective underwriting in a changing environment Navios Partners axes remaining cash distributions 'Painful' but 'very viable' decision to redirect cash towards potential acquisitions, says Angeliki Frangou Tianjin blast could cost marine insurers $3bn Assessment efforts hampered by attitude of Chinese authorities, IUMI warns London Gateway reaps rewards of UK storms River Thames port has received 25 ad hoc calls diverted from Felixstowe in recent months due to high winds Correction Photo error in tanker hijack story Bourbon to keep up to a fifth of fleet stacked as 13 more ships are laid up Currency gains mask fall in full-year revenue in continued market slump Iron ore exports from Port Hedland to China fall 12% Lower demand from China and cyclone port closure affect export volumes Royal Caribbean sees 42% rise in 2015 adjusted net income Figure excludes $399.3m non-cash impairment charge incurred from Pullmantur brand refocus Civmec completes purchase of Australian shipbuilder Acquisition to help strengthen company's presence on Australia's east coast Hyundai Group unveils measures to help shipping line HMM Conglomerate to sell three financial subsidiaries via open bidding Damen gets government approval to buy stake in Vietnam yard Partnership to gradually reduce Vietnamese authorities' share of the business ABS inks pact with Cosco on trans-Arctic shipping Partners to expand Cosco's use of the Northeast Passage, explore navigational routes in the Northwest Passage and develop ice-class ships Norway exempts annual fees for laid-up offshore support vessels Exemption expected to save the industry around $265,000 Maersk Line picks Hong Kong for Asia region HQ Carrier cuts number of regional offices to seven Suezmax market sees mixed sentiment on week's fixtures Flurry of Middle Eastern inquiries contrasts with sluggish activity elsewhere

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Hub Group rounds out tumultuous year with double-digit profit USA Truck profit up, revenue down Ryder System to rein in leased fleet growth in 2016 Class 8 truck orders plunge Truck pricing drops, volumes rise at CH Robinson CP: NS merger would meet STB standards Oakland bankruptcy won't deter Ports America investment elsewhere Lynch to succeed Foltz as Georgia ports chief Late sales kicks Brazil shoe exports up Greece ports prepare for third strike this year Container shortage forces Russia rail service cuts Jawaharlal Nehru Port relaxes customs process for exports Europe, Asia-Pacific stalled air cargo growth in 2015 Bollore wins deep-sea concession in Timor-Leste US East Coast ports grab nine-month 2015 container market lead Container weight rules require new SOPs, shipper finds Simonetti takes on Contship Italia VP role

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
VLCC market propels DHT Q4 Tanker owner hits profit marks and says its shares are "attractive investment." Capital Product charters out two boxships Tanker and boxship owner announces new charters for redelivered vessels. Capital charters two boxships The diversified tanker and boxship firm announces new charters for redelivered vessels. Ardmore share price plunges after miss New York-listed products tanker owner sees stock shed 13% as dividend declines. Navios Partners drops after payout chopped MLP sees market value tumble after investor payout is iced but purchasing kitty well-stocked. DNV and Russians signal detente Deal aims to push through rules for classing ships plying Arctic waters. Petrobras exec faces 12 years in jail The $2.1bn "Lava Jato" case grinds on as TMT head remains out of reach. Ship inspector lied to HK crash inquiry Wong Kam-ching convicted of perjury in trial relating to life-vests on board Lamma IV ferry. Safe Bulkers pushes out debt again Greek owner wins deal from DNB to push back $145m loan by two years. General strike to hit Greek ports Dockers to participate in industrial action against Syriza's new insurance and pension plans. HMM creditors demand 30% charter cuts Korean owner needs to slash fleet costs if it wants to access fresh funds. Navios Partners ends dividend as profit falls The bulker and boxship company said cash needed as dry powder for S&P deals. Ardmore stays bullish despite earnings miss Anthony Gurnee-led owner falls short of forecasts in the final quarter of 2015. Lyubov talks go on as crew wait 14 Russian and Ukrainian seafarers still in limbo in Spain as cargoship manager changes. Tidewater reduces third quarter loss New York-listed owner sees cost reduction programme bear fruit hot on the heels of payout suspension. Drifting cargoship anchored off UK RNLI says Aasvik lost power south-east of Tenby on Monday. WEC Lines launches new run Dutch feedership operator linking Iberia to northern Europe. Subsea 7 renews long-term North Sea deal Offshore vessel owner clinches strategic agreement with six oil companies as it buys back more bonds. Mitsui Engineering lowers 2016 forecast Big losses from the construction of four ships hurt the Japanese shipbuilder in the first nine months to December. Vietnamese bulker burns off Haiphong Firefighters tackled blaze in accommodation block of South Star in Tonkin Bay. Arpeni Pratama delays bond payments Indonesian shipowner keeping hold of cash until restructuring is complete. Daiichi seeks cash from creditors Bankrupt Japanese owner delays rehabilitation plan as it chases new investment. Bourbon lays up another 13 PSVs French owner says demand decreasing and more stacking could be carried out as it combats downturn. BP cancels Oceaneering charter Oil major scraps deal for Houston company's offshore support vessel. Jungerhans orders up to eight feeders German owner heads to China for four firm 1,000-teu ships, with options. Bourbon lays up another 13 offshore supply ships French owner says demand decreasing and more stacking could be carried out as it combats downturn. Maersk Line consolidates Asia HQ in Hong Kong Danish liner giant downsizes Singapore operation as it combines two Asian regions into one. Maersk Line shifts Asia regional HQ to Hong Kong Danish liner giant downsizes Singapore operation as it consolidates two Asian regions into one. Songa Offshore to slash staff and close offices Arne Blystad-backed drilling rig operator latest offshore company to announce staff cuts. HPH Trust ends the financial year in the black Hong Kong and China port operator says to focus on tariffs and cost improvements in 2016. Resolve recruits Costa Concordia salvage master Industry veteran joins Florida-headquartered company as part of its global expansion. Subsea 7 set to exit Singapore for KL Rising costs of doing business in Lion Republic said to be behind decision to switch cities. GSL to buy up $28.4m in bonds New York-listed containership owner to use excess cash flow to cut debt.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
NEWS FLASH: GPA chief Foltz to step down OOIDA rolls back N.Y. highway fee on truckers Coast Guard bill heads to President Yusen Logistics posts soaring profits U.S.-flag lakers see decline in January volumes Estes Express expands use of solar power Executive moves: The Greenbrier Cos. and CargoTec U.S. steel imports tumble 12.6% in 2015 Port of Gothenburg volumes rise 3% in 2015 Port of Los Angeles terminal fails to meet air quality standards Port of Oakland task force seeks to reduce drayage wait times Global air cargo growth slows in 2015 Kewill, INTTRA expand partnership Aramex looking at additional acquisitions Cargo flights suspended as airline workers in Brazil, Argentina go on strike

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016
180 CST fuel market shrinks on regulation, market economics Fuel becoming obsolete with just pockets of demand persisting. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil stocks saw largest weekly build since November US residual fuel oil stocks rose nearly 1 million barrels in the week that ended Friday. COSCO, ABS to work jointly on trans-Atlantic shipping developments Voyages between core Asian, European ports could be cut by 4,000 miles Russian refineries cut January throughput on poor economics Attractiveness of Russian fuel oil exports deteriorated significantly due to weak fuel oil prices in NWE. Egypt's EGPC opens $400 mil letter of credit for Q1 fuel imports: report 500,000 mt of fuel oil is required monthly in Egypt. ExxonMobil to bring 6 upstream projects online in 2016, add 250,000 boe/d capacity Refineries investments to generate higher value product yields: bunker fuel oil to ULSD Novorossiisk bunker prices rebound as product overhang clears Earlier weather delays now cleared.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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