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January 7, 2016

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Big east-west shippers see 2015 contract rates fall as much as 14pc: Drewry Baltic Dry index slides to all-time low as China bulk imports slacken Ningbo-Zhoushan port creeps up on Hong Kong - tops 20 million TEU in 2015 Beijing to spend US$460 billion on new railways over next 5 years Kuehne + Nagel picks Singapore as base to serve ASEAN region Danes check out business deals in Iran, Maersk in talks, MSC makes move China's November services trade deficit widens to US$15.6 billion Taiwan opposition leader says cross-strait semiconductor deal too risky New York-New Jersey November box volume up 3.3pc to 500,608 TEU Hong Kong-listed builder to study feasibility of Nova Scotia box shop Big challenges loom in British forwarding in 2016, BIFA chief warns CP-NS railway bid part of renewed trend of cross-border mergers CN and CP fined US$6.4 million for overcharging for grain haul Israel creates first aviation cyber innovation security centre IATA expects weak demand for air freight to continue into 2016 Top Nigerian aviation consultant says sector restructuring long overdue FedEx Freight changes booking system to base rates on US zip codes

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JANUARY 6, 2016
ASSOCHAM conference to deliberate on Coastal Shipping & Inland Waterways as Catalysts for Maritime Development Spot rates see all-round surge Adani Ports & MSC's Terminal Investment to jointly develop major transhipment hub at Mundra Port Ravi Parmar appointed full-time Chairman of Kandla Port Trust Truck rentals down by 2-2.5 pc in Dec. 2015 INR falls sharply against dollar Manufacturing PMI contracts for first time since Oct. 2013 Assocham Conference Programme Businesses expect to recover in global trade, says survey

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Hawaiian names new rep for South Korea Algerian forwarder invests in trucks Semitrailer starts life with a cruise Eco ISO for Lan Cargo Gecas selects SVP for cargo programs Leviathan in London New CSO for freight car provider Single shelter for rail forwarders Latin American cargo decline continues in November Congratulations to ISS Agility collars contract in Japan Trailer maker names successor for sales division Saudi Arabia suspends services to/from Iran Marked modal shift in Switzerland Container carrier back to Iran Imperial snaps up Van den Anker

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Multi-purpose survey vessel coated with Ecospeed in Poland In November Ecospeed was applied on the hull of the multi-purpose research vessel Imor in Gdansk, Poland. The 32,5-meter catamaran is owned by the Maritime Institute in Gdansk and was designed to perform a range of tasks such as oceanographic measurements, hydrographic or geophysical operations and bottom inspection. Due to... Fishers Pulse 8X metal detector rated #1 by Homeland Security JW Fishers Pulse 8X has been rated the best underwater metal detector by the US Department of Homeland Security's SAVER program. The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program was established to assist emergency responders making procurement decisions. Located within the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the SAVER... Surprise Gift: Port Everglades Breaks Its Own Single-Day Passenger World Record BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Officials at Broward County's Port Everglades knew Sunday, December 20,2015, was a busy cruise day, but they didn't realize how busy. Port Everglades actually broke its own world record for the most cruise passengers to embark and debark in a single day - 53,485 guests. The... APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles Sets New Record with the Largest Container Ship Call ever at a US Port The newly launched 18,000 TEU-class capacity CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin deployed on maiden voyage for French-based line's trans-Pacific Pearl River Express Service linking major ports in China with US West Coast. - 11,200 containers handled during 56 hours of port operations, including one shift of nine cranes at 29 gross moves... Small, Thin Genset Muffler Fits In The Tightest Of Spaces Fitting a generator and its exhaust system into a new build or a retrofit can be challenging, especially in a confined engine room. Marine Exhaust Systems solves the space problem with its new whisper-quiet Series 4 Thinline Wall Pack Generator Muffler. Currently designed for up to 35 kW gensets, the muffler... RINA - QinetiQ Maritime Innovation Award Innovation is key to success in all sectors of the maritime industry, and such innovation will stem from the development of research carried out by engineers and scientists in universities and industry, pushing forward the boundaries of design, construction and operation of marine vessels and structures. The Royal Institution of... Cruise ship Marco Polo leaves Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after 10th Special Survey Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV), part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC), has said farewell to Marco Polo, the 800 passenger cruise ship owned by Global Maritime and operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Launched in 1964 as the Aleksandr Pushkin, she was in for her 10th special survey and general... Adani to expand its JV terminal with MSC outfit at Mundra Port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced expansion of the container terminal it runs at Mundra port in India's northwestern state of Gujarat through an equal joint venture with Terminal Investment Ltd S A and convert it into a transhipment hub for the Middle East and South... Jaya settles dispute with MMA Singapore-listed Jaya Holding has entered a settlement deed with MMA Offshore Asia (MMA) over alleged breach of warranties in the purchase of its offshore marine businesses. Both parties have reached a full and final settlement of the arbitration proceedings, effective today. According to Jaya's filing to Singapore stock exchange, the company and... Havila Shipping seeks way out of financial difficulties Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services company, has entered into an agreement with its secured and unsecured bank lenders to reduce amortisation for three years, postpone maturities and replace all existing covenants, subject to bondholder approval and a minimum NOK 200 million equity issue. The agreement calls to cut annual... NYK to shed assets as volatile markets bite Credit: Daniel FerroJapan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha could sell or scrap more ships as its chief Tadaaki Naito declared the company would keep assets light in volatile businesses, in his New Year message. Naito alluded to the container and dry bulk sectors, which are grappling with structural overcapacity. He said, "The outlook for... Weaker Chinese fuel oil demand to weigh on tankers A VLCC, pictured. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeVolumes of fuel oil imported to China are expected to continue to fall, reducing long-haul fuel oil trades on VLCCs and suezmax tankers, according to a report issued by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. China is the third-largest global importer of fuel oil but imports have... Oriental Energy sets up Singapore office Chinese LPG importer Oriental Energy has opened an office in Singapore as it looks to expand trading and chartering operations. China is set to import high amounts of LPG to feed its propane dehydrogenation plants, with imports expected to top 8 million tonnes of LPG for 2015. Representatives of LPG shipping companies and trading... Chinese shipyard declared bankrupt State-run shipyard Zhoushan Wuzhou Ship Repairing & Building Co Ltd has been declared bankrupt by a local court in Zhejiang province. According to sources, Zhoushan Immediate People's Court has accepted a filing by Zhejiang Shipping Group regarding the bankruptcy of its subsidiary shipyard, following an accumulation of debts of about RMB911... MSC restarts Iran service Photo: AffeldtMediterranean Shipping Co has resumed calls to Iran after suspending services in 2012 in response to trade sanctions imposed on Tehran for its nuclear programme. The Geneva-based carrier partially restarted operations in April 2014, using a third-party feeder service that enabled cargo to be transhipped at Jebel Ali, Dubai... Port productivity not a priority for lines, says terminal operator Photo: PAShipping lines are showing more interest in working with terminals to improve port productivity but it is not prioritised and there is a huge opportunity for improvement in the area, according to a major multi-location terminal operator. The operator introduced pricing incentives for better productivity to its commercial contracts with... Crew is safe and ship ready to go, says Swiber Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has confirmed with IHS Fairplay that no crew was injured from its ship running aground in Mexico. Moreover, Swiber told IHS Fairplay that the 1,475 dwt anchor handling tug supply, Swiber Torunn, did not sustain any damages after encountering strong winds and rough sea swells on... China's Honghua enters Middle Eastern market with rig order Hong Kong-listed rig-builder Honghua Group has secured an order of an ultra-deep drilling rig with Kuwait Drilling Company (KDC) worth HKD194 million (USD25 million). The contractual price for the construction of the rig is relatively low after taking account of its specification and capability for operating in harsh environments. The contract... Box ship sales to pick up in January, says shipbroker London-headquartered shipbroker, Braemar ACM, expects sale and purchase activities of container ships to pick up in January. Braemar ACM said that the anticipated low pricing for the container vessel market will attract more buyers. According to the shipbroker, one of the telling signs for the increased activities is in the 2,000...

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JANUARY 6, 2016
'Protectionist tactics': Etihad anger at court ruling on airberlin codeshare flights BIMCO's high hopes for 2016 already waning Analysis: the 'Black Horses' that may find riding out a sluggish freight market difficult ANA first Japanese carrier to buy 'non-cargo-friendly' A380s Zim delays New York IPO due to weak market conditions DB Schenker has competition concerns after ORR probe into box rail markets Seoul-Incheon's Kwang-Soo Lee appointed to TIACA board

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JANUARY 6, 2016
DNV GL issues update on Tier III NOX regs First X-Stern hull arrives at Ulstein Verft EU funded project develops new bridge designs Crowley Maritime promotes Kerri McClellan Polarcus to restructure, could still face impairment charges Alfa Laval names Ross Glendinning Senior VP, Service Denmark seeks tougher sulfur emission limit enforcement W&O acquires EMI

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Longview Port Commission terminates current CEO Drewry's Benchmark Club reports freight rates down during fourth quarter Crowley Maritime names McClellan vice president/deputy general counsel Port of Port Angeles cancels airport modification public meeting Agreement with Chembulk Tankers expanded by Inchcape Shipping

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Panamax steady amid fresh BDI lows Despite slight rebound at end of 2015, fundamentals kick in to draw down rates Prime Shipping orders two chemical tankers with Chinese shipyard Tanker company has an option to add two more to its orderbook Baltic Dry Index hits record low second day in row Oversupplied markets drag overall index down Product tanker rates mostly up on light distillates flows But market not yet in full action after holidays CMES secures $76m time charters with BP and CPC China Merchants Group unit also sells six ageing handymax bulkers Polarcus agrees debt restructuring with stakeholders Low case forecasts still see cash exhausted in 2017 Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group to complete restructuring Zhejiang province eyes further consolidation of the regional port industry Challenging year blunts share traders' preferences Shipping companies' preferred shares fell during 2015 with most dry cargo issues ending at steep discounts to par value Asian shipping lines resume calls to Iran Hanjin, HMM, Evergreen started Iran port calls in 2015 Lloyd's List most read stories 2015 A strong showing by the ever-popular Lloyd's List Top 100 and Next Generation, while the world's biggest ship MSC Oscar continued to turn heads, the Costa Concordia master continued to raise eyebrows and Hoegh Osaka just simply turned over Mitsubishi-led consortium sells stake in Brazil shipyard amid slowdown and scandals Price tag for sale of the 30% stake is said to be 'symbolic' Angelicoussis confirmed as buyer of Star Bulk and Scorpio capes Fresh seven-vessel haul puts Greek owner at forefront of industry 'big guns' snapping up big bulkers in distress Gener8 Maritime sells MR tanker for $17.5m Gener8 Consul will be delivered to buyer next month North Europe container volumes forecast to continue decline in 2016 The way only a few industries are still shifting sourcing and output to Asia may be contributing to the slowdown, says Hackett report

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JANUARY 6, 2016
US truck capacity still climbing toward peak, latest data show Ports America to operate Baltimore intermodal facility KCS 'cautious' going into 2016 West Coast ports' volume up in November Teamsters file labor charges against New England trucking firm JDA's transportation management software to use Inttra Ukraine to drastically overhaul customs processes Air France faces fresh strikes Trans-Atlantic tops other container trades in profitability prospects Adani Group and MSC aim to make Mundra India's largest port Slide show: Trends poised to shape 2016 Lines need to cooperate with ports to boost productivity, terminal exec says DP World: We are trying to restore normalcy at Nhava Sheva Terminal Modest round of GRIs planned before Chinese New Year Contract rates follow spot market decline on major trades, Drewry says

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JANUARY 6, 2016
Second export cargo loads at Enterprise Aframax tanker Angelica Schulte pulls up to Enterprise Product Partners dock in Texas. Gasoline moves push up clean tanker rates Mild weather in US East Coast keeps drivers on the road, fuelling tanker trade from NWE Crewman dies on Japanese bulker ITF pushes for inquest into death of Filipino on board Nissen Kaiun capesize off Australia. Gasoline moves push rates Mild weather in US East Coast keeps drivers on the road, fuelling tanker trade from NWE Golar buys back shares The LNG carrier owner and operator said the buyback was part of swap agreement. Two saved from sinking tug US Coast Guard rescues crew from capsized vessel off New Orleans. Crewman dies on bulker ITF pushes for inquest into death of Filipino on board Nissen Kaiun capesize off Australia. Ro-pax blocked in Marseille French workers target first call of Corsica Linea ship as ferry war with privatised SNCM hots up. Stabbert buys pipe-layer US shipowner builds fleet by taking Deep Constructor from Technip. China VLCC locks in pair on period deals Parent China Merchants also warns of small loss following disposal of veteran bulkers. Mercator "quitting Singapore" Banks could take over assets of Indian owner's Lion City bulker subsidiary, TV report claims. Polarcus seals $587m restructuring Middle East owner agrees debt and charter reduction package as it bolsters finances. Greeks top second hand spending in 2015 Allied data shows Hellenic owners outspent international rivals in each core area during 2015. Berg in at Wilhelmsen Retiring CFO Nils Dyvik to be replaced by private equity executive. Australian tug crews to go on strike next week Operations in the country's biggest ports likely to be disrupted if workers walk over labour agreement. TAG Offshore adds AHTS Indian owner buys 1999-built vessel formerly operated by France's Bourbon. Danske upgrades GasLog after falls Bank places buy rating on shipowner after "unjustified" selldown in December. Riverside signs lease New ferry service to Vancouver is a step closer after deal with harbour authority. Japanese pulling out Shipbuilders to give up stake in Brazilian yard Ecovix due to low oil price and Petrobras scandal. Boxship delayed at Hanjin Korean shipbuilder pushes back $72m vessel by three months. HAL no-brainer Federal judge overturns $21.5m judgment against Holland America Line. Betting on big, Gener8 sells smallest ship Georgiopoulos says New York tanker owner focusing on larger vessels as it unloads MR.

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JANUARY 6, 2016
'Agreement in Principle' for recycling plant in Abidjan Ecoslops on course to meet its growth objectives. Oil prices losing ground Brent touches an 11-year low. Platts Report: China Oil Demand Grew 1.5% Year over Year in November Fuel oil, gasoil demand contracts. Falling bunker prices help drag down freight rates But some of the fall was the result of carriers granting shippers reductions to secure cargo. Japan's JX settles Q4 fuel oil prices down around 17-19% on lower costs JX's fuel oil prices are used as benchmarks by industrial buyers in Japan. High sulfur fuel oil Med-North arbitrage seen open on weaker NWE Increased bunker demand in the Med to be partially covered by NWE cargoes, sources have said. Port of Rotterdam sees record number of VLCCs for fuel oil in 2015 'Demand for fuel oil is slightly lower.' OW: Ship arrest denied US court spurns ING move. Bomin's bid for to buy bankrupt bunker player collapses But Bomin has purchased some of the company's bunker inventory. External: Global Risk Management Bunkerworld Latest News / 21h Danish sniffer data suggest better ECA compliance than EU average However, data for EU non-compliance figures are calculated differently. South Korea orders bunker tanker registration Vessels have until mid-2017 to comply.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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