BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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January 5, 2016

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World's biggest ever box load - 18,601 TEU - docks at London Gateway China to learn from Israel's IAI on how to make its own civil aircraft Gulftainer's Khorfakkan port breaks world box productivity record Chittagong breaks record, tops 2 million TEU a year sooner than targeted Vietnam posts first trade deficit in 3 years as Chinese imports rise 12.5pc Gdansk will open tenders for new deep-water External Port in late 2016 Work complete to up Evergreen's Colon Terminal capacity to 2 million TEU Moving closer: India and China to study regional trade pacts Taiwan's air and sea transport concerns form alliance to exploit e-commerce Consumer Confidence Index in US increased to 96.5 in December Saudi Arabia faces US$98 billion deficit as oil revenue drops Oil to fall to US$30 - perhaps $20 - before rebound, says analyst Warm weather threatens deliveries on ice road in Canada's far north German court rules against Etihad-Air Berlin cargo code share deal American Airlines joins American Red Cross to aid Texas tornado victims KL relief aid for flood victims held up by Tamil Nadu customs red tape

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Bahri Board approves purchase of two second-hand VLCCs CMA CGM service to call at Zeebrugge port Cochin Shipyard becomes first licenced Indian shipyard to make LNG vessels Evergreen celebrates a new berth at its Colon Terminal Hellmann Worldwide Logistics appoints Shubhendu Das as Managing Director of Indian subsidiary Trade suffers at Mumbai Port due to shortage of labour, Customs red tape, says MANSA UASC announces record breaking load of 18,601 TEUs on board ZIM Black Sea Service Express (ZBX) seasonal reefer service to commence in Jan. Double record for port of Antwerp in 2015 Gadkari inaugurates capital dredging at Mormugao Port JN Port & JNPCT handle record throughput in calendar year 2015 INR plunges against dollar on heavy demand for US currency Onion exports drop 18 pc Textile exports hit by US legislation: Ficci

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BDP names new HR head Takeover to create major logistics service provider New MD for HHLA's intermodal subsidiary SF Airlines is first Chinese B767-300BCF owner TIR finding favour again in Russia New service links Med and Black Sea Christmas gift for Crowley Metzger bowing out of Migros Kerry opens new IT development centre Abidjan airport wants to grow freight business Pruning operating costs again HSBC counts on pickup of global trade World's biggest quay cranes to be erected in February GAL moves to new premises Bombardier delivers Q400 cargo-combi aircraft More intermodal services between UK and Italy

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JANUARY 4, 2016
BIMCO warns of another tough year for shipping he year 2015 was a tough one for shipping and the outlook for this year threatens further challenges, with weak global economic growth and oversupply of capacity plaguing many sectors of the industry, according to one leading Danish analyst. The negative indicators seen at the end of... Boskalis to acquire German dredging market leader Strabag Wasserbau Dutch dredging and maritime services group Boskalis has agreed with Austrian construction group Strabag SE to acquire the dredging activities and assets of its German subsidiary Strabag Wasserbau for EUR70 million (USD76 million). Strabag Wasserbau, known until 2013 as Josef Möbius Bau-GmbH, is the German dredging market... Ocean Signal Appoints Marinplus as Exclusive Distributor in Sweden Ocean Signal has appointed Marinplus AB as its exclusive distributor in Sweden. Marinplus will now supply a comprehensive range of Ocean Signal products, including its rescueME devices and SafeSea portfolio of GMDSS products. A leading provider of user-friendly and innovative solutions to the boating industry in northern Europe, Marinplus is well placed... First ever dual-fuel cement carrier delivered Greenland has extended the reach of LNG as a marine fuel. Credit: Andrew MarrinkDutch shipyard Ferus Smit has put down a new marker for the industry with the delivery of a dedicated cement carrier powered by dual-fuel machinery. The 7,300 dwt Greenland is the world's first-ever dry bulk cargo vessel... Bulker operator Hayne Shipping taps into government fund Richard Yang Jin-ho. Credit: Hayne ShippingSouth Korean bulker operator Hayne Shipping has turned to the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund (KODIT) to raise KRW2.5 billion (USD2.1 million) for working capital. The company, led by Richard Yang Jin-ho, will issue bonds that will be underwritten by KODIT, set up in 1976 to offer financial... Korean shipbuilder HHI could slash more jobs in 2016, warns chairman An HHI shipyard. Credit: HasenpuschSouth Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, could shed more jobs as it fights to restore profitability in 2016. Its chairman Choi Gil-seon, said in his New Year's address that more consolidation is needed to overcome a slowing world economy and a tough shipping... No rebound in 2016, says 'K' Line chief Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeThere will be no sustained recovery in the dry bulk or container shipping sectors this year amid overcapacity in the industry and slowing demand for raw materials from China, said 'K' Line president and CEO Eizo Murakami.In his New Year's address, Murakami said that while falling bunker... Alan Tung drops 'acting' label at OOIL to become permanent CFO Two years after being appointed acting chief financial officer of Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), the parent company of box ship and terminal operator OOCL, executive director Alan Tung can finally hang the CFO nameplate on the door to his office.Tung replaced Ken Cambie as acting CFO after the ship finance... Supply growth, financing in focus as tanker market enters new year A crude tanker. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeAs the crude oil market remains well supplied with production and prices consequently low, the demand side remains encouraging, but increasing supply of tonnage raises questions about the sustainability of the current strong cycle in the tanker business. At the same time, investors are... Cambodia's largest port plans 2016 listing on CSX Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP), the operator of Cambodia's largest port, plans to list on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) in the first half of 2016. The listing, which will allow SAP to take advantage of tax incentives offered to companies that list on the CSX before 2017,... Tanker revival will not last forever, says MOL executive It is unrealistic to expect the robust tanker shipping segment, driven by the contango market that has traders buying cheap crude oil to store and wait for higher prices, to last forever, said Junichiro Ikeda, CEO of Japan shipping company, MOL.In his New Year's message, Ikeda acknowledged that although the... Haifa and Ashdod to handle 3.5 million teu by 2021 Israel is forecasting throughput growth of 40% at the Mediterranean container ports of Haifa and Ashdod over the coming five years. According to Israel Ports, Co., (IPC), the body that oversees the development of the country's three commercial seaports at Haifa, Ashdod, and Eilat, the ports will handle around... Ship runs aground off Dos Bocas, Mexico A vessel belonging to Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings ran aground off Dos Bocas, Mexico, on 2 January. According to local media, strong winds and waves with the height of up to 2 m slammed into the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico during that time, while 2008-built, 1,475 dwt...

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JANUARY 4, 2016
'Another year of flat-lining growth' as air freight volumes suffer from 'lacklustre' global trade Are the US west coast ports 'big ship-ready' - or perhaps not quite yet? The 2016 Loadstar 'Watchlist' : which high-flyers are at the crossroads? Japanese shipping giants warn of 'severe' business climate Container weighing harmonisation still a far cry Major challenges for forwarders in 2016, says BIFA

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Crowley buys more boxes ST Marine books orders worth S$344 million USCG updates on Western Rivers situation NTSB opens El Faro accident docket Boskalis to acquire German dredging operation BIMCO releases Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships

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JANUARY 4, 2016
International Shipholding Corp. gives third strategic plan update ZIM adding new boxes to specialty container fleet Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 52-day patrol mission APL container vessel makes first call to Guam Cargill selling crop insurance arm to Silveus Insurance Group

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Show me the money: Doom and gloom...ex and then more gloom Container lines braced for profit erosion after terrible third quarter New Year VLCC rate jumps in Worldscale terms, but earnings soften 2016 Worldscale flat rates are based on much lower bunker prices Handies open 2016 near all-time low Limited coal and minor bulk cargoes keep rates at depressed levels DHT sells suezmax tanker to pay debt Fourth-quarter financial report to record $800,000 loss on sale of DHT Trader Europe and Japan might yield surprising uplift for shipping, says BIMCO Industry group expects tanker earnings to hold firm but container and bulker rates to remain pressured NTSB mulls further El Faro black box search Images show VDR missing from navigation bridge Maritime associations launch cyber security guidelines Document promotes risk-based development of cyber security defences Beijing formally unveils China Cosco Shipping Group Xu Lirong is appointed new entity's chairman Bauxite mines pollution threatens Malaysian exports to China NGOs threaten to halt transport of ore to east coast ports Carriers will have to idle more capacity than in 2009 for rates to recover Potential revenue gain of $13bn seen if carriers repeat 2010 rate rebound Genting Hong Kong completes purchase of Lloyd Werft Subsidiary of Malaysian conglomerate exercises call option to buy a 30% stake worth $18m Shalabh Mittal quits Mercator parent's board Chief executive's son will continue to serve as boss of Singapore-listed subsidiary Mercator Lines Singapore Hyundai Heavy sets 2016 order and sales targets lower than 2015 HHI chief executive sets sights on returning to profit this year China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry's $13m convertible bond cancelled Bond offering was to partly finance LNG business in China US court rejects Cosco Busan pilot's bid to reinstate maritime licence Capt John Cota had appealed a decision by the US Coast Guard RasGas cuts price of LNG sold to Petronet by almost half Revised agreement requires Petronet to buy an additional 1m tonnes of LNG per year up to 2028 Going forward in apprehension If you are looking for an illustration of real confidence in the coming year, look no further than the shippers...

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Terminal pricing changes could offer $3 billion savings, McKinsey finds Spot reefer rate shows unexpected strength Bruce Seaton, former APL president, dies at 90 Spot rates spike ahead of Chinese New Year NY-NJ port handled record number of lifts in November US regulators shut down Northeast LTL trucking firm Port Tracker forecasts drop in North Europe container traffic Weak factory data roils China markets Alan Tung finally installed as CFO at OOIL Antwerp calls for Rotterdam alliance to meet China challenge JNPT throughput barely increases in December Cambodia's profitable Sihanoukville port plans to list in 2016 No recovery in shipping this year, 'K' Line head says New APL service in maiden Guam call

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Star Bulk offloads capesize newbuidings New York-listed bulker owner sells quartet for $148m to pay instalments on orderbook. US LNG export plant takes in first gas The first of many export plants begins process of receiving and chilling natural gas. Shipping joins in stock price plunge Maritime shares slide amid China-fuelled global rout, with Scorpio Bulkers leading in US. Australian arrest rules change radically Clyde & Co says flood of OW Bunker lawsuits taking advantage of shift from English rules. MSC returns to Iran Iranian official says boxship docked at Shahid Rajaie for first time in six years. Gas ships wait near Indian port to offload Strike ended at major Indian LPG import facility, but a queue of cargoes waits to unload. Two more detained by US for ORB deficiencies Coast Guard detains eight vessels, including Baltimar Zephyr for oil record book. Arctic Securities hot for hydrocarbon stocks Norwegian investment bank includes Fredriksen, Troim, Sohmen-Pao and Hoegh in its top picks. Lindblad adds another Nasdaq-listed owner snaps up Chilean cruiseship for runs to Galapagos Islands. ST Marine busy in Q4 Temasek Holdings-controlled shipyard wins orders worth $344m during the last three months of 2015. DHT confirms $26.5m sale of suezmax Tanker owner makes good on plan to divest some older tonnage in high market. Three drunk crew held Russian cargoship's master among those arrested by Danish police after going off course. Precious confirms scrap sale Thai owner continues to rejuvenate fleet with disposal of 1995-built handysize. Seafarer dies as wave hits Crewman on Schoeller boxship goes overboard off UK in big swell; another injured. CMA CGM orders double French container line reportedly adds 1,700-teu ships to orderbook in China. Sinha takes top job Personnel director replaces retired AK Gupta as managing director of India's SCI. Bimco: Brace yourself for challenging year Tricky 2016 awaits with Chinese economy creating a new normal, Peter Sand says. SeaBird changes CEO Norwegian seismic vessel owner replaces former boss Dag Reynolds with Frenchman Christophe Debouvry. Prosafe job delayed Statoil pushes back charter of accommodation ship for UK project into 2017. WSF goes fourth US ferry owner orders ship number four in Olympic class for $122m. Hyundai Heavy lowers order sights for 2016 South Korean shipbuilding giant pencils in lower newbuilding and revenue figures for this year. K Line to keep spending President Eizo Murakami pledges investment in energy transport and other sectors. Shape up or ship out MOL CEO Junichiro Ikeda calls on divisions to prove their worth in tough markets. Polarcus stretches Turkish deal Middle East owner wins two more years of seismic management work from Turkish Petroleum. BSC torches trio Fleet modernization drive sees Bangladeshi owner send three multi-purpose ships for recycling. Genting takes rest of shipyard Lloyd Werft Malaysian conglomerate exercises call option to take full control of German shipyard.

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Kerry Logistics opens new IT development center Ruscon increases container handling 6.3% in 2015 Momentum Transportation acquires fellow Jacksonville intermodal service provider Bruce Seaton, former APL executive, dies at age 90 Report: Mafia responsible for fraudulent exports of Italian food Chinese port groups partner on terminal development Executive Moves: UPS and Diaz Trade Law GRI Roundup: CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Container rates skyrocket on major east-west trades El Faro investigators may return to scene of wreck in second effort to find 'black box' Canada fines railways $6.8m for surplus grain revenues

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JANUARY 4, 2016
Guidelines focus on cyber security for shipping 'The aim is to help shipowners protect against cyber attacks.' Bunker clauses in the spotlight as shipowners renew charter contracts Bunkers clauses have 'failed to take into account' 50% drop in bunker prices. Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil at six-month high on tight supply There should be ample supply by January 20. Guidlines focus on cyber security for shipping 'The aim is to help shipowners protect against cyber attacks.' Chemoil's Americas business to become Glencore from January 1: source The brand Chemoil will continue to exist outside of the Americas. Cold ironing 'less appealing' When compared to other emissions reduction methods. Cyprus: Oil product sales fall 11.5% on month in Nov Bonded bunker fuel, MGO sales to ships drop.

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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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