BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 4, 2016

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US Coast Guard has no overweight box penalties, but can stop loading Hapag-Lloyd levies Far East-Mideast US$200 rate hike April 15 Hapag-Lloyd changes its weekly Central China India Service rotation Alphaliner outlines the ups and downs of world's top ports in 2015 CP mulls legal action to stop US anti-competitive railway action MSC, Iran Ports & Maritime Organisation to expand cooperation in shipping Dubai's Sima Marine launches coastal shipping service from Kochi in India DP World signs contracts for huge fourth terminal at Jebel Ali CMA CGM to levy US$200/TEU Europe-Caribbean rate hike from April 1 SeaLand's low sulphur surcharge April 1 for North America, Caribbean XPO harbour truckers join strike against Pacific 9 in LA and Long Beach NYK adds 14,000-TEUer for deployment on Asia-Europe trades WFS buys Consolidated Aviation Services in sector's raging multi-mergers Punjabi farmers have lots to sell but no cargo flights fly it to Europe IATA focuses on cargo data exchange upgrade at Berlin cargo conference Lack of container use makes it hard for air cargo to rival sea freight Dachser USA Air & Sea Logistics is in expansion mode

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MARCH 3, 2016
COSCON will have larger capacity, more services & broader business scope post-integration IRClass makes further inroads in Singapore & South-East Asia SCI's Worldwide Agents' Meet 2016 focusing on improving market share, developing existing business portfolios & evaluating agency performance Tiger Logistics successfully holds annual all-India managers' conclave UASC's IMEX service aims at providing optimal coverage Cashew exports continue to decline in current fiscal Cement industry facing cheap imports from Pakistan, China National Waterway-1 being developed with multimodal terminals Sri Lanka Ports Authority keen to facilitate Myanmar transhipments thru' Colombo port DICT committed to a safe work place Budget 2016 reflects promising infrastructure & investment push: C. Sasidhar, Managing Director, Krishnapatnam Port Co. Ltd Natural rubber imports surge 21 pc production falls 3.4 pc in Jan. A comprehensive deliberation on the key issues & the way ahead

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A new generation Germany to Romania in 28 hours Airfreight boss feels lure of the sea Takeover time in Canada Shipping special Siemens components to Turkey Switzerland: BLS defies strong franc Modern Logistics receives maiden aircraft Investment in tyre logistics specialist Bright Flight bases AN-26F in Paderborn Singh to spearhead European expansion Iran resumes links to northern range ports Seaport to hinterland traffic sets new record Rhenus expanding in Ruhr region ACS expands into sixth continent Airbus with an eastern touch Congo to modernize road network Agency agreement signed in Oslo JAL uplifting women in transport arena

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MARCH 3, 2016
AVEVA announces the global launch of AVEVA Engage, revolutionising collaborative decision making across Capital Projects and Operations Cambridge, UK - 3 March 2016: Already a big draw at major industry events during 2015, AVEVA today announced the commercial availability of its showcase decision support system, AVEVA Engage^TM. As visitors to AVEVA's World Summit in Dubai in October, and members of the Early Access Programme... PD PORTS expands commercial team to support continued business growth Michael has been appointed as Business Development Manager to help develop supply chain solutions which add value for customers importing and exporting dry bulk cargo. With more than 15 years' experience in the construction industry, Michael joins PD Ports from Hope Construction Materials, where... Centrale Nantes and Bureau Veritas create international research Chair for the ship of the future in partnership with HydrOcean and Nextflow Software The École Centrale de Nantes (ECN), one of France's top engineering universities, and leading classification society Bureau Veritas have joined forces to create a new International Chair in research on Hydrodynamics and Marine Structures. The aim is to improve the safety and performance of vessels of the future. The ambitious... Radio Holland delivers NavCom and VSAT on four special newbuild vessels Radio Holland was awarded contracts to deliver and install the complete NavCom and VSAT packages for four newbuild vessels: two of the Meriaura Group and two of Eureka, part of SMT Shipping, all built at Royal Bodewes (Hoogezand, The Netherlands). "We have completed many successful projects with Radio Holland and... LCM Systems Release New SOLAS Compliant Container Weighing System In response to the new SOLAS regulations due to come into force on the 1st July 2016, LCM Systems is pleased to announce the launch of a cost effective, fully SOLAS compliant container weighing system. The company has been supplying container weighing systems for around 5 years with over 40... Bulk Invest files for bankruptcy The depressed dry bulk market has claimed its first victim in Norway, as Oslo-listed Bulk Invest, until recently the ship owning unit in the Western Bulk group, has filed for bankruptcy after attempts to restructure its... Indian port expansion to cost USD14 billion India's massive port driven development plan under what the government terms as its "ambitious" Sagarmala Programme will involve a total of 150 projects that will entail a whopping investment of Rs4 trillion (USD60 billion) over the next ten years. Out of this huge outlay Rs1 trillion (USD14 billion) will be earmarkedfor... Seago brings APM back to Liverpool after a decade Seago Line, the intra-European container shipping unit in AP Møller-Mærsk (APM) group, is to start a service between Algeciras, Dublin, and Liverpool. This will mark APM's return to the UK port of Liverpool after more than a decade. The feeder service, which will start next month, will use the new... APM Terminals Buenos Aires Wins Safety Award APM Terminals Buenos Aires, operator of the Terminal 4 facility in Argentina's primary port, was named winner of the first annual "Innovation in Safety Award", bestowed by ICHCA International, an independent organization dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and transportation, at the annual ICHCA conference,... UK ports to reduction in rate of light dues Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced a reduction in the rate of light dues, the contributions paid by the shipping industry for the upkeep of navigation aids such as lighthouses, buoys and beacons around the UK and Irish coastline. Phase 1 of Frederikshavn's port expansion gets underway By the physical start-up, we've now reached a much-anticipated milestone. Practically every single day, we're met with questions about the development of the project; and it has been difficult to explain the work going on behind scenes to the public. To... Iskes' new ASD 2411 Venus up and running after delivery Iskes Towage & Salvage took delivery of a new Damen ASD 2411 in November 2015. In its first 100 days, the tug has been performing vessel assistance duties in the locks and canals around the Dutch Ports of Amsterdam and IJmuiden. Three months after delivery of... BIMCO urges shipowner caution on West Africa piracy-reporting centre Concerns about a security breach at the Maritime Trade Information Sharing Centre-Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG) based in Ghana, have led to an official warning from shipowner association BIMCO. This concern has also been blamed for significant... Gothenburg to build terminal, use not yet decided The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden is set to expand with the construction of a new terminal at the outer port area, which marks the first time Scandinavia's largest port has been significantly expanded since the 1970s. "The terminal will be built using dredging spoils and is expected... HK-based Brightoil posts deep loss for 2H15 Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum recorded a HKD523 million (USD67 million) loss for the six months to 31 December, compared with a profit of HKD561 million for the same period of 2014. The loss was attributed to the voluntary impairment of the Caofeidian oilfields, which is non-cash in nature, the company said... BLPL Singapore to expand liner services Intra-Asia liner operator BLPL Singapore plans to expand its services this year by chartering in more vessels. Part of Transworld Group Singapore, which was founded by Indian-born Mahesh Sivaswamy, BLPL Singapore operated as a non-vessel owning common... HMM considers tanker unit sale Hyundai Merchant Marine said today that it is looking at putting its oil and product tanker business up for sale as part of further asset sales to raise liquidity. The company has just one VLCC, Hyundai Sun, in its name after selling... Product tankers boost DS Norden amid dry bulk woes DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker shipping company, had its best ever year in product tankers. However, this was outweighed by continuing hard times for its much larger dry bulk shipping. Overall, the company was able to reduce its 2015... IRClass steps up training on dredging works Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) is stepping up training to address India's shortage of trained dredging personnel as demand for capital dredging works booms across the country. Capital dredging projects are primarily for port... Wisdom Marine profit up 19% in 2015 Taipei-listed bulk carrier Wisdom Marine posted a TWD2.25 billion (USD70 million) profit in 2015, surging 19.09% compared with the previous year, stated the company in its fiscal report. The carrier recorded a revenue of TWD11 billion, up 16% year on year, and its earnings per share stood at TWD4.53. The carrier is... Tipping point for dry bulk layup decision is near The economics of placing bulkers into cold layup is still borderline due to high reactivation costs, keeping too much tonnage in the market, but if variables move just a little bit further south, the financial argument for layups is much clearer. Star Bulk CEO...

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MARCH 3, 2016
Next round of 'musical chairs' among container shipping alliances 'will be revealed next month' Hi-tech newcomer shakes up the adhoc freight sector by cutting 30% off logistics costs No going back now on new container weighing regulations, says IMO Pirates targeting ship cargo via online hacking Alaska goes all-in on price, while US carriers fight for Havana rights Target ramps up annual spend on hi-tech logistics to $2.5bn

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MARCH 3, 2016
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding books ATB order Disney to order two more cruise ships at Meyer Werft HHI produces 10,000th HiMSEN engine Tidewater gets OK to try to collect part of Venezuela award GE gas turbine to power versatile patrol ship's hybrid drive New Wartsila agreements give performance guarantee DNV GL offers "Scrubber Ready" notation

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MARCH 3, 2016
Port of Bellingham supporting four Whatcom County projects Alaska Airlines seeks approval for Los Angeles to Havana flights Rail association releases weekly, monthly traffic totals Foss Maritime receives honor for safe operations at Terminal 5 DOT calling for applications for university transport program

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MARCH 3, 2016
Furious WSC demands answers from USCG over box weighing policy reversal Ocean carrier group writes directly to head of the Coast Guard in a bid to clarify confusing claims over role of IMO and legitimacy of Solas China Cosco eyes interim membership of two alliances FMC asked if newly-merged carrier could remain in both the Ocean Three and CKYHE groups during integration CMA CGM to deploy six 18,000 teu ships on Pacific after successful trials French line challenging consensus view that ULCs too large to create efficiencies on shorter ocean voyages USCG position on container weighing remains unclear FAQ offers little direction for US shippers Pier 400 on track to raise cranes as ULCs enter transpacific trades Update: The Los Angeles terminal expects to retrofit 10 cranes eventually but will phase in its investment programme Diana says dry bulk recession should be shorter than in 1980s Greece-based owner has appetite for more acquisitions but survival is top priority D'Amico product tankers rake in $54.5m profit First three quarters of 2015 were particularly strong for Italian product tanker company Pyxis Tankers returns to the black Product tanker owner sees encouraging MR demand later this year BP extends Azerbaijan offshore vessel contracts Ships will be supplied over a five-year period India to reboot Sagarmala marine initiative Move to attract foreign investors ahead of major maritime conference Fincantieri partners Chinese yard to develop cruiseship repair and conversion Italian firm to contribute technical expertise while Huarun Dadong will provide modern ship repair and refitting facilities Brazil to auction six sites for private terminal developments Lease tenders scheduled to start on March 31 Six groups express interest in acquiring Hyundai Securities stake HMM owns 22.4% of the Hyundai Securities stake up for sale Tokyo Gas inks pact with Mitsubishi Corp unit to ship LNG from US LNG sale and purchase contract to be for 19-year period starting 2020 Berlian Laju Tanker requests time extension to prepare 2015 financial results Owner expects to be able to announce its financial statements by March 31 Potential HMM default looms big on Danaos, Capital Partners and Navios Partners Substantial counterparty risk from lucrative HMM charters

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MARCH 3, 2016
Irrational market adds complexity to contract negotiation strategy FedEx joins UPS in opposing potential CP-NS merger CMA CGM's mega-ship plans send West Coast ports scrambling US Coast Guard urged to clarify SOLAS position after apparent flip-flop CP asks US to vet proposed NS merger before shareholder meeting US truckers: Container lines retain too much control over chassis IMO urges global supply chain to communicate over SOLAS rule Russia to freeze controversial road tariff hike CMA CGM to deploy six 18,000-TEU ships from Asia to West Coast Port of Charleston prepares for growth in reefer cargo Hapag-Lloyd seeks more oversize cargo NY-NJ port's January imports rise, despite wildcat strike, blizzard Jawaharlal Nehru Port poised to hit record volume Independent vs. employee driver debate transforms harbor trucking Problems at NY-NJ port draw attention to Montreal as alternative

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MARCH 3, 2016
HSH seeks takeover or sale of Sobelmar fleet Request for foreclosure rights come amid settlement talks focused on sale through US Bankruptcy Court. More OW Bunker executives charged Move by law enforcement makes official earlier findings of fraud at top. Plan could boost crude exports to India Government plans large boost in storage to attract foreign crude. Eidesvik wins contract extension from Total Norwegian offshore vessel owner set to keep two of its ships busy for a total of 195 days. Zim picks seven artists in residence Israeli container line selects the men and women who will create artworks while living on boxships. Safe Bulkers clinches new payment extension New York-listed Greek shipowner pushes back $51.8m balloon payment by three years. SSY names Mark Richardson as next chairman Company and industry veteran John Welham to step down at the end of this year SCI will have to order at domestic yards Indian owner to be forced to renew fleet domestically, but only when subsidy scheme ends in 10 years. Ostensjo Rederi promotes COO to CEO role Kenneth Walland is replacing Johan Rokstad, who will now take the reins at Edda Accommodation. Bulk Invest files for bankruptcy Oslo-listed bulker owner aborts restructuring efforts amid opposition from Japan. Riga Shipyard returns to profit Latvian shipbuilder posts slim earnings for 2015 as revenue rises 20.6%. ABG Shipyard eyes $89m investment Loss-making Indian shipbuilder in talks with Vietnamese group over much-needed cash injection. UN blacklists 31 North Korean ships Owner OMM targeted in latest round of sanctions prompted by Asian country's nuclear programme. Tidewater closer to claiming Venezuelan cash Tribunal lifts stay on part of US offshore giant's compensation for seizure of vessels by Chavez administration in 2009. HMM looks to offload tankers after bulkers sale Troubled South Korean owner considers disposing of more than 10 vessels, including VLCCs and MRs. Topaz extends BP charter for 14 ships Dubai owner ties up offshore support vessels for up to seven years in the Caspian Sea. IRISL included in CMA CGM, Coscocs talks French and Chinese lines reportedly want to bring Iranian carrier into boxship group also involving Evergreen and OOCL. Clough secures South African LPG terminal contract Australian firm set to begin work on import facility in April with completion set for 2017. Fincantieri teams up with Chinese ship repairer Italian shipbuilding group says move consolidates its presence in the Chinese cruise sector. Seago Line launches new Irish Sea service Maersk Group returns to Liverpool with a direct product after a ten year absence. VLCC tonnage pushing rates downward Large tanker spot market TCEs slump by 23% since this time last week as sentiment sags.

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MARCH 3, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Carriers want USCG to reverse or clarify stance on SOLAS NEWS FLASH: CMA CGM takes 'giant' step in transpacific

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MARCH 3, 2016
Uptick in product demand, low crude prices support refining: Shell analyst Refining sector is focusing on modernization to produce more distillates. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Landings in China, Japan spike to fresh annual highs Freight rates remain under pressure from long vessel supply. Gunvor completes sale of Novorossiisk fuel oil terminal stake to Transneft The move came as Gunvor rebalances its asset portfolio. Danish fraud office moves in on ex-OW Bunker executives Charges include fraud and breach of trust. DNV GL introduces 'scrubber ready' class notation Allows owners to defer decisions on actually installing scrubbers on newbuilds. Gazprom Germania completes LNG bunkering first at Germany's Rostock Port welcomes cooperation on developing supply of the bunker fuel alternative. Vitol announces bunkering partnership in Nigerian waters Says all operations are protected by the Secure Anchorage Area team. Sulfur bunker cap uncertainties hinder shipping, refiner decisions: executive Not enough time to prepare if IMO decides in 2018 to implement in 2020, says head of Maersk Oil Trading. Singapore HSFO market firms up on expected tightness in April Bunker fuel demand in Singapore will be the swing factor for April, and will dictate whether Singapore will be severely short on supply Japan's low sulfur marine diesel output falls 6.8% on week The output was also 0.1% lower year on year TENDER DATA: Saudi Aramco offers up to 53,000 mt of 700 CST fuel oil Loading over March 17-19. US DATA: US Atlantic Coast fuel oil stocks at highest since 2011 US fuel oil stocks ended the week at 46.786 million barrels, a build of 777,000 barrels from the previous week. Oil futures rise despite massive build in US crude stocks US commercial crude oil stocks jumped 10.374 million barrels to 517.981 million barrels. New European study largely in favor of LNG as fuel for ships Positive impact on air quality making it beneficial; GHG profile is less clear-cut. Rotterdam's LNG bunkering volume soars: port president Twice of Antwerp's, three times more than Hamburg

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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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