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February 5, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk reorganises globally, makes Hong Kong Asia-Pacific headquarters
  • New general strikes to close Greek container ports for 48 hours
  • AADA bunker surcharge drops to US$125/TEU and $250/FEU
  • Hanjin back in black with a profit of US$6 million despite 15pc sales decline
  • Oakland's Outer Harbor Terminal LLC files for bankruptcy
  • Curtis Foltz to be replaced by Griff Lynch after 6 years as GPA chief
  • Heung-A Shipping extends SCS Kyushu service to call at Moji Port
  • Shipping exec in divorce battle saves self by bribing hitman
  • Agility appointed to handle UK automotive aftermarket exhibition
  • Port of Rotterdam innovative website starts to bear fruit, say creators
  • Passage of whale off Georgia closes channel to US Navy and shipping
  • Iran ready to buy 114 Airbus aircraft in Paris to rebuild fleet
  • Amazon dismisses tales it is looking to run its own transport, logistics
  • JAL, ANA post strong April to December profit despite cargo decline

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Fraternity favours the setting up of a Cargo Community System, reveals AMTOI panel discussion
  • Coir traders to add more African, Latin American markets
  • India likely to import a record volume of wheat over the year
  • Indonesia likely to sign pact with India for rice import
  • APM Terminals Mumbai introduces solar power
  • Call to bring down handling charges at ports
  • Jaitley likely to propose construction of four new Major Ports in Budget 2016-17
  • Adani Enterprises registers consolidated revenue of INR 33,073 cr. in 9MFY16
  • Import restrictions on natural rubber affecting tyre manufacturers
  • Smart cities to need $ 150 bn investment, says report
  • 9TH CTL-BHP 2016 - CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
  • EU likely to miss sugar export quota this season
  • Ministry of Shipping endorses & extends support to CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Truck mileage heading for 30 billion km mark
  • Net income takes big jump in Q4
  • Czech haulier makes major investment in new HGVs
  • Finnair Cargo implementing Mercator's Sky Chain
  • GPA director stepping down
  • New rail service plant for North America
  • Ubimax opens new office at Frankfurt airport
  • Network for sub-Saharan imports and exports
  • Envirotainer and Air China Cargo ink MLA
  • Waggon lessor augments fleet
  • CFO swapping companies
  • Seaintel confirms rise of schedule reliability
  • Hactl and CKS to develop air cargo support services
  • Three into one equals Key Logistics
  • HHLA bracing itself against the tide

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Grimaldi takeover of Finnlines nears completion
    Grimaldi Group's Baltic subsidiary, Finnlines, will become wholly owned as soon as the Grimaldi Group and its subsidiaries, Grimaldi Deep Sea and Grimaldi Euromed, have informed the Helsinki Stock Exchange (HSE) of its intention to exercise its right of redemption under the...
  • Two more Scandinavian banks report higher impairment charges in shipping
    Two major Scandinavian lenders to shipping have reported an increase in their impairment charges related to the shipping sector. DNB, the Norwegian financial services group, said that the net amount of impaired loans in its transportation and communications business area, that includes shipping, increased to NOK1.10 billion (USD129.2 million)...
  • North P&I Club Highlights Risks Of Explosions During Cargo Fumigation
    North P&I Club has published a new free-to-download loss prevention briefing warning its members of the hazards associated with routine fumigation of agricultural products on ships. The warning follows an explosion of pesticide gases on a panamax vessel, loading corn at Paranagua, Brazil, at the end of December 2015. This resulted...
  • USCG upgrades Zika advice amid maritime concerns
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has updated its safety information on the risks associated with the Zika virus to include the potential transmission of the virus via sexual contact or via blood transfusion. In response to concerns aired by the maritime industry, the USCG bulletin (at...
  • Court rules against Australian crew mutiny
    Australian seafarers are again staging a sit-in on board a vessel after learning that their jobs in the domestic trade would go to foreign crew on 'third-world' wage rates. Maritime Union crew on board bulk carrier CSL Melbourne in the port of Newcastle refused to sail the...
  • Bulk carrier goes aground off Singapore's port limits
    A Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier is stranded on a reef off the port limits of Singapore, after trying to avoid vessel traffic at a fairway. The 56,853 dwt vessel Ocean Carrier, is managed by China-based Hongda Ship Management. Initially, the 2012-built vessel had embarked on a voyage, transporting iron ore from...
  • Political risks may hinder Myanmar's port development, analyst says
    Political risks may hamper the growth of port development in Myanmar, according to UK-based consulting firm Drewry Maritime Advisors, following the country's recent change from military rule to a democratic government. Aden Wong, senior consultant at UK-based Drewry Maritime Advisors, told IHS Fairplay that there is a lack of proper institutions...
  • Analysis: How South Korean economic stimulus could help shipping
    The South Korean government is implementing an extended stimulus package in the hope of turning the country's recent disappointing economic performance around. Demand shifts in Asia have hit South Korean industries in recent years. The additional KRW6 trillion (USD4.94 billion) stimulus package is designed to...
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries cuts loss while HMD returns to profit
    South Korea's biggest shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries, narrowed its annual loss for 2015 to KRW1.36 trillion (USD 1.14 billion) from the record loss of KRW2.2 trillion it incurred for 2014. Its subsidiary, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), managed to restore profitability by winning more orders, although the main shipyard was hampered by a...
  • Shandong Shipping may buy Dorian VLGC
    Chinese state-owned Shandong Shipping Corporation is likely to acquire a very large gas carrier that Dorian LPG is currently building at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Shandong Shipping said in a filing to China's National Equities Exchange and Quotations that its LPG shipping subsidiary Pacific Gas...
  • Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha receives funding offers, postpones rehabilitation plan submission
    A glimmer of hope has appeared for Japanese bulker operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, which applied to its country's courts for civil rehabilitation in September 2015. The company was supposed to submit a plan for rehabilitation on 3 February. The deadline has been extended to 1 March as a 'white knight'...
  • BV classes world's largest specially-built asphalt carrier
    Classification society Bureau Veritas has classed the 37,000 dwt asphalt carrier Asphalt Splendor, which has recently been delivered to international shippers Sargeant Marine. Built by AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding (ADS) on the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, China, the vessel is the first of two designed by the...
  • Taiwan implements environmental management system at all major ports
    Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) expects to have an independently audited environmental management system in place for all ports under its jurisdiction by the end of 2017. TIPC secured EcoPorts certification for the ports of Keelung and Taichung at the end of last year and has targeted...
  • Tumbling profits put credit ratings of Japan carriers under pressure
    Two of Japan's big three shipping lines sailed into the crosshairs of Moody's ratings agency, with the outlook of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines being reviewed to negative and K Line heading for a downgrade as weaker than...
  • China Cosco Shipping to kick off operation in Shanghai
    China Cosco Shipping Corporation, the newly formed entity through the merging of Cosco Group and China Shipping Group (CSG), will begin operation in Shanghai on 18 February, according to local media. The combined entity will be led by Xu Lirong, the current chairman of CSG, while Wang Haimin, the current...
  • Australia detains coal carrier for MLC breaches
    Australian port state control on 3 February detained Panama-flagged 85,959 gt coal carrier Hope 1 in the port of Newcastle for breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The Newcastle Mission to Seafarers tipped off the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) this week after receiving a complaint from its counterpart in...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Freight forwarders back new president's drive to fight Customs corruption in Nigeria
  • Freight crime the main fear for pharma executives, as gangs become more sophisticated
  • Maersk launches campaign to help shippers prepare for new container weighing rules
  • Airline battle brews in Gulf as Iran eyes regional hub role
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiation still to come
  • Delta's Anderson announces retirement in all-male shake up

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • FY2017 defense budget will cap LCS program at 40
  • Crystal Cruises plans to return SS United States to service
  • Chouest Gulfport venture Topship gets $11 million incentive
  • ABS issues guidance note on cyber security
  • Crowley celebrates Alaska safety milestone
  • Aqualis Offshore to do FMEA study for LNG bunkering barge
  • Grounded wind turbine installation barge capsizes
  • Scotland's Briggs Marine orders Damen Multi Cat 2712
  • Hyundai Heavy reports another loss making year
  • Lake Constance ferry to get LNG propulsion

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Maritime Commerce Club names Amos "Old Salt"
  • Drewry eyes earnings picture for LNG shipping segment
  • Rail carload traffic numbers down during month of January
  • Vancouver Fraser port board taps Eugene Kwan as vice chair
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of continued Greek strike

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Choppy waters ahead for LNG shipping
    Accelerating fleet growth and changing trade patterns cast shadow on LNG shipping this year
  • Diana Shipping acquires three panamaxes from chief executive's daughters
    En-bloc transaction marks first time Diana has acquired vessels from related entities
  • Prudence is wise, says DHT's Munthe
    Leading crude tanker owner says its actions are sensible business, rather than a battening down of the hatches
  • BDI falls below 300 points for first time
    Index weighed down mainly by supramax and handysize
  • NAO keeps PSVs on the water as revenue slides
    Owner views lay-up as a risk to vessels' systems
  • DNB profits rise to $795m for 2015 but shipping impairments surge
    Industry's biggest lender performs in line with analyst expectations
  • Great Eastern Shipping profits boosted by crude carriers
    Time charter yield of GES's crude carriers increased significantly by 60% in 2015
  • Moody's downbeat on MOL and K Line
    Rating agency downgrades MOL and puts K Line under review for downgrade in wake of revised results for expected full-year earnings
  • XL Catlin bottom line hit by nat cat and takeover costs
    Operating income at Lloyd's insurer down 30% to $706m
  • Lines' schedule reliability remains high in December
    Wan Hai scores highest on-time performance in the final month of the year as carriers continue to outperform 2014 levels
  • Grimaldi to redeem remaining shares in Finnlines
    Arbitration proceedings opened to buy up last 2% of Finnlines shares
  • UN's Ban Ki-moon calls on IMO to 'translate' Paris Agreement into tangible results
    UN secretary-general pays visit to newly appointed IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim in London
  • Georgia Ports director steps down
    Griff Lynch to succeed Curtis J Foltz as the new executive director
  • Russia and China weigh on HHLA results
    Revenues down as throughput at key terminals falls
  • Beazley sees full-year profits up 8% to $284m
    Dublin-based Lloyd's insurer mulls return to London
  • MHI's shipbuilding and transport division reports rise in commercial ship orders
    Division's operating income is up 31% in first nine months
  • HHI reports $1.1bn loss
    Pain continues from offshore collapse, but shortfall was less than the $1.8bn posted for the previous year
  • Offshore weakness weighs on Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering results
    Tough operating environment in upstream segment projected to persist well into 2017
  • MES results weighed by losses in offshore vessel building segment
    Subsidiary incurred $32m losses in second quarter due to repeat vessel design changes
  • Ardmore Shipping reports $5.4m profit for fourth quarter 2015
    Despite positive outlook, results snap four-quarter streak of higher earnings leading to 10.3% share price drop
  • Capital Product Partners secures new employment for two container carriers
    Both charters to commence in April 2016
  • Safe Bulkers clinches amended $145m credit facility with DNB
    Offer from owner's major lender will ensure 'comfortable' repayments to 2022, says company
  • Westports sees 12% rise in 2015 profit before tax
    Strong container throughput, lower fuel costs and reduced administrative expenses boosted results
  • Navios Maritime Partners makes rare dividend suspension for an MLP
    Wall Street surprised, though analysts pragmatic about company's decision
  • No truth to Dorian LPG newbuild sale rumour
    Company would not sell a new VLGC at that price, says gas shipping source
  • DHT Holdings posts 14% increase in fourth-quarter net income
    Tanker company benefited from strong market, vessel additions and lower bunker costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • US Customs expected to extend certain ACE deadlines
  • US exporters urge Coast Guard to delay SOLAS container weight mandate
  • ODFL gains LTL business, despite economic slowdown
  • LA meets emissions reduction goals ahead of schedule
  • Acquisitions not enough to offset volume decline at Roadrunner
  • Lisa Wieland named Boston port director
  • ABF Freight lays off workers, cuts costs as LTL volumes drop
  • Ukraine slashing tariffs to attract containers railed from China to EU
  • Europe's automated terminals face steep hurdles to productivity targets
  • CSCL mega-ship runs aground in Elbe River
  • HHLA revenue, profit down on China, Russia slowdown
  • India's biggest port moves forward on container weight rules
  • Taiwan ports get serious about emissions control
  • Reform likely to ease India rail development
  • DP World Nhava Sheva upgrades gate automation
  • GLP expands China footprint amid slowdown
  • 'K' Line, MOL credit ratings reviewed as profits slide

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Storage window opens, but not for long
    Wells Fargo's Webber says floating storage economics work for two to three months.
  • Shell: China LNG demand growth to slow
    Oil executives see challenges for China and other LNG importers to keep up pace.
  • Clipper ship arrested in charter dispute
    Haimark Line claims cruiseship incident helped drive it into bankruptcy.
  • New life for storied US cruise ship?
    The SS United States, which has not sailed in 47 years, may ply the oceans again.
  • Shells delays FID on LNG, offshore plans
    Capex cuts continue as energy markets remain weak.
  • 'DHT not battening down the hatches'
    Executives say actions have been prudent as they look to build a company with long legs.
  • Diana bags bulker trio in distressed deal
    Simeon Palios-led owner buys three panamaxes from his daughters.
  • Quick fix: guess Friday's BDI number here
    TradeWinds challenges its well-informed readers to predict the latest lurch in key bulker index.
  • Krasnoye closes on Azeri tanker order
    Russian yard in talks over two crude and products carriers for growing Caspian Sea trade.
  • Frangou: We could buy dry and layup
    Greek tycoon says option open to purchase bulkers and make money while they sit idle.
  • Golden Flame to torch second panamax bulker
    Greek owner scrapping second vintage vessel in quick succession.
  • NAO turns red in 2015 but keeps paying
    New York-listed owner reports loss for the fourth quarter and the full year but maintains payout of $0.12 per share.
  • Maintenance failings blamed for deck collapse
    UK report says neglect contributed to fall of mezzanine level on Wightlink ferry.
  • Crude carriers offset dry slump at GES
    Indian shipowner makes more money in the third quarter thanks to a good performance from its tankers.
  • CSL faces Aussie crew protest
    More domestic seafarers refuse to leave their ship in row over cheaper foreign seafarers.
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard falls to net loss
    Korean shipbuilder slips into the red for Q4, but posts operating profit.
  • A2Sea jack-up capsizes off Denmark
    Barge overturns following grounding last week after tow line broke.
  • Hyundai Heavy reports "shocking" results
    World's largest shipbuilder posts ninth consecutive quarterly operating loss due to offshore business slump.
  • Western Bulk Shipholding seeks speedy solution
    Arm of Oslo-listed company writes to shipowners to request rate cuts.
  • Damen clear to buy Asian yard
    Dutch shipbuilder wins state approval to buy 70% of Song Cam Shipbuilding in Vietnam.
  • Giant CSCL boxship runs aground
    One of the world's biggest vessels stuck in Elbe river en route to Hamburg.
  • Annual loan impairments increase to $265m at DNB
    Norwegian bank pushes up 2015 profit, but the shipping book continues to be under pressure.
  • Hanjin Heavy Industries cuts net loss by 24% in 2015
    Restructuring Korean shipbuilder reduces red ink as revenue rises by nearly a quarter.
  • Capital charters out two boxships
    Tanker and boxship owner announces new charters for redelivered vessels.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Hub Group reports higher profits in Q4 2015
  • CORRECTION: Coast Guard bill heads to President

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
  • Norbulk equips 70 vessels with onboard cat fines test kit
    Helps detect abrasive catalytic components in the fuel oil before it enters the system.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Landings into Asian demand centers rise
    Freight rates continued to fall last week continuing January's trend.
  • Aqualis Offshore wins LNG bunker barge study
    Says the LNG bunkering/transport barge will operate offshore in the US.
  • Greek port workers' unions plan 24-hour strike Thursday
    This is the second strike in two weeks.
  • UAE's Topaz adds 100th offshore support vessel
    AHTS vessels make up one-third of fleet.
  • Nigeria seeks EU help in fight against oil theft, corruption
    Theft cost the West African country some 250,000 b/d and billions of dollars in lost revenues.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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