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November 4, 2016

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Maersk Line posts US$116 million Q3 net loss, dragging group down 43pc Maersk levies US$150/box peak season surcharge Nov 15 from N America AADA bunker surcharge rises to US$225/TEU, $450/FEU on December 4 OCEAN Alliance - OOCL, Cosco, Evergreen CMA CGM - sets out network 2016 non-profit year for world's shipping firms, says CMA CGM's Saade China to invest US$140 billion by 2020 to relocate poor from rural regions Florida's Jaxport sees annual box volume rise to record 968,279 TEU Macau cargo falls 32.6pc to 134,309 tonnes, but air freight rises 6.5pc Panama Canal launches environmental scheme to recognise green ships Cargotec has received a verdict of damages of US$13 million after trial in US China's Hainan Airlines to start Brussels-Shanghai service in 2017 Dimerco air lifts 30 tons of petrochemical pumps from LA to Tianjin UPS to buy 14 Boeing 747-8 jumbo freighters for US$5.3 billion Miami, Brussels airports create organisation to improve pharma handling

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Current liner consolidation seen driven by scale & survival Eimskip to acquire Nor Lines Innovation Day in Singapore gives a glimpse into technological future of shipping Japanese liner merger seen also consolidating capacity OCEAN ALLIANCE sets out network Piracy at 20-year low but threat to seafarers remains, says report Singapore govt's possible intervention to support marine & offshore sectors welcomed South Korea mulls financing company to help shipping & shipbuilding industries Major Ports handle significantly more iron ore in H1

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Integrators investing The grand solution Raising security level for railfreight industry New European hub for freight traffic Voice of American ports installs board, honours member New connection from US to Nordic countries Equity firms investing in logistics provider QSL going for third extension in Central Europe Exchange of international freight transport data PTV Group reinforces sales team in France CldN complements links to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge New Chinese Dreamliner customer Confirmed: Ocean Alliance's network connections New e-commerce logistics hub in Singapore Car maker relying on railway Airlink launches first-ever end-to-end logistics program Arkas wins Golden Anchor award

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Special Report: The mystery of shipping's vanishing opex New type of project cargo handling vessel launched Upbeat Ocean Yield delivers strong third quarter results Vallianz to fully redeem USD43.25 million of bonds Bunker and lubricant firms still eye business from South Korea Ocean Alliance unveils long-awaited 2017 service network HMM to order ships and acquire terminal assets MOL expands car shipping in Southeast Asia US-listed shipowners weigh in on 2020 sulphur cap effect Tanker shipping volumes rebound in US Gulf

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Ocean Alliance toe hits the water first with early publication of pro-forma network Shippers embrace Cargo iQ while urging forwarders to be more transparent Glimmer of light for Bangladesh's desperate apparel shippers as port plan makes headway War of words over whether LNG as a ship fuel is greener than low-sulphur oil 3D printing: could be a game-changer for shipbuilders New York and UPS spar over $872m fine for cigarette shipments Lufthansa Cargo may have better Q4, but it won't help at year end

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Huntington Ingalls opens office in Australia Eastern low bidder for Staten Island Ferry contract

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
We're aggressively and opportunistically targeting time charters, says Tanker Investments chief 12-month time charter is the period available right now Capesize earnings up 27% on week in volatile trade Daily earnings rise back to near $10,000, may stabilise before January dip Profits nigh on impossible amid rate misery, says Skou Maersk Line chief executive paints bleak industry picture, but believes carrier is well placed to weather the storm Tanker Investments slides into the red Refinery maintenance and Nigerian outages are to blame for loss Word of mouth: Getting shipping's message out The benefits of shipping clusters as building blocks are being recognised around the world Most Teekay firms record weak operating results Only Teekay LNG Partners shows improvement with newbuilding delivery Growth via partnerships is key focus for Maersk Tankers Being placed into the group's new Energy division, rather than Transport, will not affect day-to-day operations, adds new Maersk Tankers chief Ocean Yield third-quarter profits lifted by higher revenues Net profits for first nine months of 2016 equal those of last year as previous quarters saw smaller profits HSH Nordbank writes off $900m of shipping debt Bernd Kortüm's Norddeutsche Vermögen Holding looks biggest beneficiary, with more than $600m waived Clyde & Co poaches Pratts to strengthen marine cargo team Five new appointments at shipping law firm Evergreen and Yang Ming deny merger speculation Yang Ming chairman Bronson Hsieh say company's government-owned status would make the move difficult We will behave ourselves, say Ocean Alliance members Alliance wants discipline on new vessel orders, and is prepared to lead the way Genco narrows losses in third quarter But a tough spot market erodes revenues Ocean Alliance's new port rotation to unravel terminal 'mess' Strategy is designed to prevent problems of previous alliances, says CMA CGM Yang Ming sets out to optimise costs amid industry downturn Management to lead the way with pay cuts Eimskip to buy Nor Lines for $17m Final price could be adjusted depending on Nor Lines' financial report for 2016 Ocean Alliance global network revealed Alliance to deploy 350 containerships with 3.5m teu total carrying capacity Shipbreaking yards in Pakistan to strike after oil tanker explosion Workers participated in a rally against substandard safety practices at ship recycling yards in Pakistan Damen secures three-vessel deal from Jawar Khaleej Shipping Vessels to be built at Damen's shipyards in Turkey and Vietnam Looking for ship financing? Come to China Chinese shipping lenders believe opportunities have emerged Legal spotlight on command As the maritime and legal community discuss authority and responsibility in an age of instant access, it seems it is better to be a maritime lawyer than a master

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
No way Taiwan lines will merge, Yang Ming chairman says Roadrunner expedited business pads TL, LTL decline North American intermodal quarterly decline bodes poorly for year-end Growth at India's top container port hits wall Hanjin ship to call Long Beach for empty box pick-up Seattle-Tacoma ports claw back share from Canadian rivals US heavy truck registrations plunge by double-digits WWL, DB Cargo plan vehicle hub at Italian port Acquisition strengthens Eimskip's Nordic network E-commerce fires more than one engine at XPO Logistics Port Manatee handles heavy-lift heat exchanger Global air cargo strongest since US West Coast port crisis Air France-KLM Cargo awash in red ink Ocean Alliance unveils network for 2017

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Yard to pay Teekay $28m for delay Niigita hands over $7m for first newbuilding, and Vancouver headquartered shipowner expects more for series. MR tankers await word on Colonial Pipeline One line remains down, but second pipeline in service as charter assessments fall. GasLog expected to sell more to spinoff Analysts see dropdown sales as way to improve balance sheet as company looks to 'recycle capital'. Hornbeck looks at 'strategic options' for $1bn debt Offshore vessel owner says hiring an advisor necessary to protect business. Arab investors eyeing Thessaloniki port? Greece's second largest hub is reportedly the target of Middle East-based interests. Credit Suisse halves loan losses But shipping still proving troublesome for Swiss bank in third quarter. Solvang feels LPG market pressure Norwegian shipowner says freight volume not enough to drive rates much higher than opex levels. Restructuring boosts Prosafe's bottom line Bond debt forgiveness sends Cypriot floatel owner's earnings soaring. Maersk Tankers sees boost in pool numbers Christian M. Ingerslev says plan to grow commercially managed fleet is gaining traction as Maersk Tankers enters new chapter. EMGS slashes costs to cut loss Norwegian survey ship player lowers third quarter deficit as workforce shrinks. Diana duo cancel newbuild, sell boxship Diana Shipping ends kamsarmax contract at Dayang, while Diana Containerships trims fleet. Diana Shipping cancels bulker newbuilding New York-listed shipowner preparing $8.65m claim as it blames delays for axing kamsarmax. Pareto upgrades DHT Holdings shares Analyst Eirik Haavaldsen says owner's stock offers a VLCC for $77m today. Precious Shipping sees deeper red Bulk carrier owner reports wider loss in the three months to the end of September. Rawabi steps up to help Vallianz Holdings Singaporean offshore company will be able to fully redeem outstanding debt with partner's assistance. Finance costs push GasLog to loss But Livanos-chaired LNGC owner hopeful of recovery in market from next year. Sanmar exits bulker market - for now Indian owner completes pull-back from tough market. HMM eyes Korean newbuilding fund Korean owner hints at expansion after government sets up $900m ship finance company. Teekay LNG inks new charter as profit falls LNG carrier owner locks newbuilding into 10-month contract as it makes less in third quarter. Teekay Offshore profit more than halved Seasonal maintenance of oil fields and lower utilisation dents shuttle tanker owner's third quarter result. Samskip takes management in-house Icelandic container line forms new team to handle its boxship fleet. Bourbon layup list hits 85 ships French offshore vessel giant has stacked another 31 vessels since August in awful markets. Ocean Alliance quartet unveils network CMA CGM, Cosco, Evergreen and OOCL take the next step towards further liner consolidation. Teekay Tankers confirms sale of trio US-listed also reports a loss for the third quarter, but maintains dividend payout to shareholders. Hornbeck slumps to third quarter loss US-listed OSV owner sees over 70% of fleet stacked in third quarter due to poor markets. TIL slips into the red on weak markets Oslo-listed tanker owner confirms year-long fix for aframax as it suffers 45-55% slide in TCE rates. Vessel additions boost results at Ocean Yield Deliveries for MSC and Navig8 help lift results at Lars Solbakken-led leasing company. Explosives involved in LNG ship attack Teekay releases further details on incident that occurred off coast of Yemen. Government suspends demo work in Gadani Deputy commissioner for Lasbela takes decision following high death toll at Pakistani breaker. Thome backs more state aid for offshore Ship manager says it is important Singapore maintains central position in the Asian maritime hub.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd takes delivery of 10,500-TEU vessel Hapag-Lloyd's Valparaiso Express Hapag-Lloyd took delivery of the first in a series of five new 10,500-TEU ships from the Hyundai Samho Hea... XPO turns second straight quarterly profit despite 'mixed' environment XPO Logistics, Inc. turned its second straight quarterly profit in third quarter 2016, according to the company's most recent financial sta... Intermodal volumes continue decline in Q3 Total intermodal traffic fell 4.6 percent to 4.35 million trailers and containers in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period ... Cloud Logistics enters partnership with Inolog Cloud Logistics has entered into a partnership with U.K.-based Inolog, an innovative technology company for sustainable logistics, to begin... AAR: Rail carloads fall 5.1% in October The Association of American Railroads (AAR) said 1.07 million carloads were handled in October, down 5.1 percent or 57,800 carloads for the... Roadrunner's net income, revenues rise in Q3 Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., an asset-light transportation and logistics services provider based in Cudahy, Wis., reported a 37... Eimskip acquires Norwegian shipping company Eimskip Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Norwegian shipping and logistics company Nor Lines for 15 million euros (U.S. $16.6 m... Diana confirms scrapping of youngest containership ever Diana Containerships Inc. has confirmed the sale of the M/V Angeles, the youngest containership ever sold for scrap. The Athens, Greece-ba... OCEAN Alliance reveals details on planned services Left to Right: Andy Tung, CEO of OOCL; Wang Hai Min, managing director of China Cosco Shipping Lines; Rodolphe Saadé, vice chairman of CMA C... Appellate court upholds federal ELD mandate The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago has upheld the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed regulati... Executive Moves: ContainerPort Group and Milestone Chassis ContainerPort Group (CPG) has promoted Glenn A. Fehribach to chief financial officer. Fehribach, who joined CPG about 20 years ago, spent t... MISC posts weak Q3 financial results Malaysian ship owner MISC Group reported a group profit before tax of 2.3 billion Malaysian ringgit (U.S. $550 million)for the first nine m...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Marrakesh meeting to advance rules on global climate deal In short, if the Paris Agreement was the "what," the Marrakesh meeting aims to clarify the "how." TANKERS: Teekay plans to increase its lightering presence Those contracts will take effect in the fourth quarter and will boost Teekay's presence in the lightering business to five Aframax equivalents/year, Mackay said. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Saudi sailings, China arrivals rebound Weekly VLCC departures from Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, rose for the first time in nine weeks, while arrivals into China also rebounded. Bomin warns of 'new era for bunkering' after office closures "Bomin will not focus resources where there is no strategic alignment with its overall business strategy" External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum hires chief risk officer In a separate statement Thursday, Peninsula announced it has moved into larger offices in Singapore "to facilitate the continued growth of the group." Ardmore Shipping sees MR tanker boost from IMO regulations The IMO's decision last week to introduce a global marine sulfur emissions cap of 0.5% from 2020 will shift the majority of bunker demand from fuel oil to a gasoil-based fuel. FUTURES: Crude gains after overnight tumble on record stock build

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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

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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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