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March 8, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL profit up 4.7pc, revenue down 8.7pc as boxes earn 10pc less
  • Premier Li targets China growth range of 6.5-7pc for 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd focuses on special, out-of-gauge cargo on containerships
  • Indonesian logistics providers look to double-digit growth in 2016
  • US again hits China steel with 266pc duty after complaints of dumping
  • Cargo surges from mega ships to test US east and west coast ports in 2016
  • British UK freight firm DB Schenker Rail re-brands as DB Cargo UK
  • Caixin-Markit PMI slips from 52.4 in January to 51.2 in February
  • Intermodal rail freight makes 9.3pc gain between Hamburg and Austria in 2015
  • Indian Register of Shipping to open two more SE Asia offices within 2 years
  • United heralds return of CEO Oscar Munoz after heart transplant
  • US Commerce Department to place export restrictions on Shenzhen's ZTE
  • Air China to start thrice weekly Chongqing-Dubai flights April 2
  • Delta air cargo sales fall 12.6pc in February, 10.8pc year to date
  • Qatar Airways Cargo tonnage up 37.5pc to 1.52 million tonnes 2015
  • Hong Kong Airlines launches daily flights to fruit-growing Okayama, Japan

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • CMA CGM deploys its flagship fleet between Asia & US West Coast
  • TNL Logistics wins Allcargo Premier League inter-companies football tournament
  • Electronics goods imports increase 15 pc
  • 'Mission Resurge-Chennai Port' yielding results
  • APM Terminals Pipavav collaborates with Tata Trust CSPC for Kharash Vistarotthan Yojana project in Rajula
  • Base oil storage tank terminal to come up at Chennai Port
  • Liquid cargo handling at JN Port's shallow draught berth crosses 1 mt mark
  • Mumbai Port handles record automobile throughput
  • South Korean Consul visits Mumbai Port to confer on MIS-2016
  • AMTOI's March 9 seminar to discuss implications of service tax on cargo fraternity
  • Highway construction rose 61 pc during April-Dec. 2015
  • Major freight corridor contract awarded
  • Budget 2016-17 - Changes in Customs duties w.e.f. April 1, 2016
  • Gammon Infrastructure completes first tranche of stake sale in nine projects
  • Govt plans to spend INR 2.67 lakh cr. under Bharatmala project
  • Govt to impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from 6 countries
  • Growth in eight core sectors jumps to three-month high of 2.9 pc in Jan
  • Tax changes proposed in Union Budget 2016-17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • MOL to the rescue
  • Freight trains through the desert
  • Droog to chair new Tiaca group
  • More options from US railcar maker
  • And the winner is - ICTSI
  • Cargolux and Oman Air more often to India
  • Sievert sets up bigger shop in Netherlands
  • Standardisation - the name of the game
  • Building up network around Great Lakes
  • Handsome reimbursement for SAS
  • Ditlev Engel - DNV GL's new energy head
  • Driving round the clock
  • Multipurpose trailers join Dutch logistician's fleet
  • Support for Hamburg's maritime cluster
  • Singapore improves aircraft tracking
  • New office in Ankara
  • Braemar plumps for problem solver as MD

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • CMA CGM profits dip 3% in 2015
    French container line operator CMA CGM saw consolidated net profits dip nearly 3% year on year to USD567 million in 2015 as the group was hit by the industry-wide slump in freight rates. CMA...
  • Belgium ratifies Ballast Water Convention
    Belgium today became the 49th country to ratify the Ballast Water Management Convention, bringing the treaty one step closer to entering into force in 2017. In order for the treaty to take effect, 30 states, representing 35% of world merchant shipping tonnage, must ratify it. With...
  • Brittany Ferries reports 'significantly positive' 2015
    Leading French ferry operator Brittany Ferries registered "significantly positive" results in its latest financial year after strong growth in freight and passenger revenues. Revenues rose by 12% to EUR476.7 million (USD524.4 million) in the financial year ended 31 October but the company...
  • DEME tests laser cladding to boost cutter teeth
    Belgian dredging major DEME has signed a three-year co-operation agreement with Flanders-based research and technology organisation VITO's spin-off laser cladding venture (LCV) to explore laser cladding technology to strengthen cutterhead teeth used by heavy-duty cutter suction dredgers (CSDs). The deal follows a successful pilot project...
  • What maritime Millennials need to know
    Human resource managers have long been worried about how to keep their best people. Engineering businesses seem to have no idea how to attract school leavers to their discipline. Shipping companies are fed up when they watch talented high-achievers walk away for just a few dollars more. Understanding why the...
  • Boskalis to take over VolkerWessels offshore and marine businesses
    Dutch dredging and marine services group Boskalis has signed a letter of intent to acquire the offshore and marine energy activities of Dutch construction group VolkerWessels. The transaction, which Boskalis hopes to be complete during the second quarter, involves the takeover of three VolkerWessels companies. Boskalis...
  • Epic Gas seals time-charter with Shell
    Singapore-based pressurised gas carrier owner Epic Gas has secured a time-charter with Royal Dutch Shell for a newly built vessel. Market sources told IHS Fairplay that the 7,500m3 Epic Borinquen, which was delivered to Epic Gas on 29 February from Sasaki Shipbuilding in Japan, is due to commence...
  • Shipbuilder DSME suffers USD4.2 billion loss
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has posted a record loss of KRW5.1 trillion (USD4.2 billion) for 2015, reversing a KRW33 billion profit for 2014. The massive loss was widely expected after the shipbuilder admitted in July 2015 to concealing KRW3 trillion in losses from offshore plants and is restructuring...
  • China Navigation fined USD129,500 for air pollution breach in Californian waters
    Singapore-based ship manager, China Navigation was fined USD129,500 after failing to comply with California Air Resources Board (CARB) in switching to low sulphur fuel bunker when entering coastal waters. According to CARB, Chenan, a...
  • Adani Bunkering eyes Singapore bunker market
    Fresh from exiting a joint venture, the renamed Adani Bunkering has set its sights on Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volumes. Formerly known as Chemoil-Adani, the company was set up in 2008 as a...
  • Colombo Dockyard renegotiates newbuilding orders
    Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard says it is renegotiating newbuilding orders with customers hit by the sharp drop in oil prices. The yard's orderbook consists of several multipurpose platform supply vessels (MPSVs) and anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. The yard, which books profits on vessel delivery, said in...
  • Hyundai survival may depend on Hanjin merger, analyst says
    Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hanjin Shipping would stand a better chance of surviving their crushing debts if the carriers were merged, something that maritime consultancy Drewry believes is now a distinct possibility.The London-based analyst said in its Container...
  • Melbourne port privatisation set to go ahead
    The privatisation of Australia's biggest container terminal, the Port of Melbourne, is finally expected to go ahead in the coming days following news that a political impasse blocking the long-term lease has been broken. An announcement is expected to be made in the Victorian state parliament on...
  • Rising consumption and exports to drive Djibouti throughput growth
    Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) expects throughput at Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) to expand by 3% in 2016 to just over 861,000 teus, driven primarily by expanding domestic consumption in Ethiopia and Djibouti. The government body that oversees the development and promotion of port operations and...
  • Solid 2015 result shows G6 alliance works for OOCL, says CFO Tung
    Hong Kong-listed OOCL is committed to remaining with the G6 Alliance, said chief financial officer Alan Tung, but "everyone is talking to everyone" as two huge M&A deals threaten to redraw the alliance structures by the end of the year. "Are industry leaders talking to each other? Of course...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • Middle-class consumers will keep tradelanes moving as the globalisation trend weakens
  • US agrees to remove air cargo veteran Jaideep Mirchandani from list of restricted exporters
  • Disastrous fourth-quarter for container shipping has 'dramatic' effect on OOCL financial results
  • EU court upholds €169m antitrust fines for multinational forwarders
  • TIACA's new forum to hear the 'missing' voice of the shipper
  • UPS pilots challenge cargo exclusion from rest rule in court

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • VIDEO: LPD 26 completes builder's trials
  • Lloyd Werft adds to its leadership team
  • Siemens solution for Finnish battery powered ferry
  • Cyprus Maritime Academy gets access to BSM training center
  • CARB fine follows failure to switch fuels
  • MTU to power largest yacht yet built in Turkey
  • Senators introduce icebreaker bill
  • Wartsila: "deviations" in some fuel tests

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • International Trade Administration reports drop in goods/services numbers
  • Alaska Air Cargo changing freight shipment pricing scheme
  • Coast Guard honors pair with Person of the Year awards
  • Cargill taps Jan Dieleman as Ocean Transportation boss
  • CBP releases 2015 totals for U.S. imports, exports

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • VLCC spot rate soars $10,000 in one trading day
    This is the kind of volatility owners are looking for this year, hoping for spikes to bolster bottom lines
  • Mixed fortunes for east-west box volumes in January
    Transpacific traffic on the up as Asia-Europe volumes continue to disappoint
  • Strong volumes underpin CMA CGM results as freight rates slide
  • Belgium nudges Ballast Water Management Convention closer to ratification
    Fourth nation signs up to Hong Kong Convention
  • MCA promotes Katy Ware to safety director
    Senior civil servant retains IMO role
  • The final countdown
    Container weighing is coming, like it or not, and the US needs to get on board. Now
  • Wärtsilä in reputation battle following revelation of falsified fuel data
    Finnish engine maker says it is acting swiftly following news that staff falsified fuel consumption results ahead of engine deliveries to shipowners
  • Clarksons turns a profit but remains concerned about challenges
    Offshore and dry bulk continue to exert downward pressure, while tankers are buoyant
  • Ueda steps down at ClassNK
    Chairman's eight-year reign comes to an end in class society's management shuffle
  • North Korean ship held in Philippines as China bans port calls
    Further restrictions from Seoul expected tomorrow, as UN sanctions bite
  • Product tankers to deliver gasoline cargoes to Iran
    Early movers take advantage of risk premiums
  • ICBC Leasing to order 10 new valemaxes
    Newbuildings will be backed by a 25-year contract of affreightment with Vale
  • Malaysia's Petronas vies for world's first FLNG vessel deployment
    Petronas in stiff competition with a handful of other projects and is ahead by just a few quarters
  • Gard will not seek out P&I merger, Roppestad confirms
    But world's biggest club will consider approaches on merit, says chief executive
  • Qatargas makes first Q-Flex delivery to Pakistan under new deal
    Nakilat's 106,898 dwt Al Gattara carries cargo from Ras Laffan to Pakistan's Port Qasim
  • Peel Ports picks Richard Goffin as Great Yarmouth port director
    Appointment marks the start of an exciting period of growth at Great Yarmouth, says Peel Ports chief Mark Whitworth
  • Port of Tilbury to see major expansion project
    Operator Forth Ports looking to invest $142m to develop infrastructure and facilities
  • Port of Rotterdam inks international commodity pact with European authorities
    Move to help overcome barriers to residual and raw materials trade in Europe
  • APL pioneers premium-priced product on transpacific box trades
    Forthcoming annual contract negotiations will show if shippers are prepared to pay extra for an expedited service
  • Statoil to terminate rig contract with China Oilfield Services unit
    Oil major suspends one contract and terminates another, but says decision will not have impact on long term production at Troll field
  • Oakland fights back after Outer Harbor shock
    Executive director Chris Lytle hopes arrival of ULCs on Pacific could be opportunity to attract cargo from southern Californian ports
  • Industry divided as European Ports Directive gets third vote in parliament
    UK ports call for private port exemption from proposed EU rules
  • The big conversation
    Shipping's top diplomat insists that political consensus in shipping is only a conversation away. He may well be right
  • The last breath
    Deaths in enclosed spaces take a remorseless toll of human life in the shipping industry, so why isn't more being done to stop them?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • Drayage firms bear brunt of supply chain cost increases
  • US Coast Guard, World Shipping Council work to clear up SOLAS confusion
  • Santos volume up, but labor strife looms as jobs are cut
  • Reefer shippers value quality service and equipment
  • CMA CGM posts higher volume, lower profit for 2015
  • Mega-ships come under fire for hiking supply chain costs
  • Major India ports post modest container growth
  • Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal benefits from domestic consumption
  • Alliance shakeup will produce year-long disruption, Maersk says
  • HMM, Hanjin have better odds surviving together, Drewry says
  • OOCL committed to G6 as liners discuss new alliances

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • Oceanex sues over rival's Ottawa support
    Canadian shipowner files federal legal action against compatriot outfit's subsidies.
  • Eagle in fast lane as shipping rally rolls on
    Bulker owner's shares more than double on another day of skyrocketing shipping stocks.
  • Paragon boosts offering in bond effort
    Price of troubled bulker owner's Nasdaq-listed notes surge 24% after investors offered more to hand over senior notes.
  • Korea's mid-sized yards struggling
    Outside the big three, orderbooks are down to less than a year in deathly quiet market.
  • Vafias family buys bargain capesize
    Greek shipowner's deal said to be the lowest paid for such a ship since the early 1990s.
  • Ueda steps down at Class NK
    Japanese classification society replacing president with deputy Fujiwara.
  • Philippines yards cry out for tax breaks
    Politician Jesulito Manalo said domestic shipbuilders need incentives just like overseas rivals.
  • Judge refuses pre-trial win against Norfield
    Scandinavian Bunkering's claims against Vestland affiliate in Texas litigation not strong enough for judgment now.
  • SeaBird adds purchase option to contract
    Seismic vessel owner extends the leasing period for one of its vessels and includes acquisition clause.
  • Eagle Bulk wins two more days for talks
    Bulker owner continues to extend forbearance agreement with lenders.
  • DNB takes brighter view on Golden Ocean
    Norwegian finance house upgrades owner as China's new five-year plan shows new initiative.
  • Clive Palmer sells ultramax fleet
    Australian politician and mining tycoon's parliamentary register reveals disposal of four shipping companies owning ultramaxes.
  • Two crew die in tanker blast
    Indian nationals killed in boiler explosion on Panama-flagged ship off Oman.
  • MMS Maritime boosts tanker crew numbers
    Indian shipmanager sees 25% increase in seafarer roster in 2015; 90 crew still needed.
  • Thenamaris sells first tanker in five years
    Greek owner said to have offloaded a products tanker marketed for several months.
  • Five dead in Rafelia 2 sinking; master missing
    Indonesia halts search for missing captain after ferry capsized on Friday.
  • Boskalis bolsters offshore wind presence
    Dutch company acquires 100% of its compatriot joint venture partner VolkerWessels.
  • Irish Continental proposes bigger dividend
    Ro-pax and containership owner maintains optimistic outlook for 2016 after strong operational result last year.
  • Is 2016 set to be top of the demo charts?
    Clarksons' figures suggest new record could be in store for bulker scrapping.
  • Shipbuilder DSME books $4.3bn loss
    Korean yard looks to gas after offshore slump stains 2015 balance sheet.
  • Wartsila finds fuel test "deviations"
    Finnish ship power group blames rogue workers in Italy for influencing engine results.
  • Wisdom makes move into LPG shipping
    Taiwanese bulker owner diversifies into gas with vessel order at Murakami Hide in Japan.
  • Clarksons pushes up 2015 profit
    UK shipbroker also sees revenue rise as it finds ways to increase market share in the shipping slump.
  • Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG shipping
    Taiwanese bulker owner diversifies into gas with vessel order at Murakami Hide in Japan.
  • Aussie navy stops arms shipment reaching Somalia
    Close to 2,000 AK-47s destined for former piracy hot spot recovered from fishing boat off coast of Oman.
  • OOIL profit edges up, but it remains uncertain over 2016
    Year started well for Hong Kong owner, but supply and demand imbalance eventually took its toll.
  • Statoil opts to chop two more COSL rig charters
    Norwegian energy giant has cut short three contracts with Chinese operator in nine months.
  • Injured master airlifted from Almi tanker
    US Coast Guard called to the rescue after leg injury.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: CMA CGM earnings, revenues drop despite increased volumes
  • OOIL boosts profits in 2015 despite declining revenues
  • OHT closure causes congestion to grow in Oakland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2016
  • European ferry operator DFDS' fuel use at all-time low in 2015
    Company also installed scrubbers on another six vessels
  • Wartsila audit reveals 'deviations' in fuel consumption tests
    Says 'a limited number of personnel' at Italian test center were responsible.
  • GAINN Project to support development of LNG bunkers in EU
    Partners from six EU countries participating in bid to identify both supply and ship solutions.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential flips to premium on tight April supply
    Supply from the West to East, including China and North Asia, is expected at around 2 million-4.3 million mt in April.
  • TANKERS: Worldscale rates rise at Vietnamese offshore terminals
    Higher rates due to introduction of navigation dues at terminals.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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