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March 10, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay 2015 profit up 90.5pc to US$772.6 million, revenue off 3.4pc
  • K+N sees mandatory box weigh-ins as needless and costly - 'no value add'
  • Seaspan net profit up 52.9pc to US$199.3 million, but little revenue data
  • Port Tracker: US ports start normally, but adding mega ships is madness
  • NYK to collect Big Data from mega-ships to promote safety, efficiency
  • 15,000-TEU Al Dhail docks at La Spezia Container Terminal
  • Damco signs Swiss agri-chem giant Syngenta to 4PL global contract
  • Bridge across Bosphorus now open, creates Europe-Asia freight corridor
  • Eco lobby: New sustainable shipping rules to be devised by 2040
  • VSTEP installs NAUTIS training simulator to HELMEPA in Greece
  • IMO eases rules, grants more time to upgrade navigation software
  • Cargo pilots go to court with narrow focus argument for equal rest periods
  • Pilot shortage at regional airlines threatens wider US aviation industry
  • Volga-Dnepr flies Breeze-M booster for Exomar Mission space vehicles
  • Lufthansa Cargo to sell bellyhold space on Eurowings long-haul flights

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • CMA CGM committed to professional equality
  • MOL lays emphasis on ESG
  • Pulses being imported for buffer stock
  • Adani Kattupalli Port receives 1st Less than Container Load shipment
  • APM Terminals Pipavav launches project 'DISHA' with Swadeep Sikshan Sansthan
  • Major Ports record INR 3,456 cr. profit
  • PM calls for improving average vessel turnaround time at Major Ports
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port achieves container handling record
  • AMTOI Day celebration on March 11 in Mumbai
  • CCEA approves construction of 6 rail lines for freight & passengers
  • DICT sees rapid growth, emerges as one of the key gateways for north India containerised cargo
  • National Association of Hinterland ICDs & CFSs formed
  • Rail auto hub coming up near Chennai
  • Exporters asked to make use of preferential duty tariff under FTAs
  • Odisha to tie-up with Singapore-based agencies for smart city project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New shuttle reinforces Rotterdam-France link
  • Wanted: dozen pilots for Thames traffic
  • BSM kisses V.Group's hand
  • Leadership change for Cargill's ocean transport field
  • Rail network facelift in California and Montana
  • Goodman reports robust H1 results
  • SSC and Swiss Export put merger on agenda
  • State-of-the-art warehouse for Graz
  • Kazakhstan a linchpin in Central Asia
  • Nile Dutch pimps up Far East-West Africa service
  • Precision redelivers freighter conversions to DHL
  • Transporter plant Hanover celebrating
  • ICTSI: volumes up, revenue down, ebitda better
  • Bouquet of top managers for ClassNK
  • Aircraft now 'follow the greens' at DXB

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • P&I deal for Iran would be temporary and 'fragile'
    Talks between the International Group of P&I Clubs and the US regulators over a potential deal for a temporary facility to allow insurance for vessels trading with Iranian firms are ongoing IHS Fairplay...
  • US diesel tracked to Europe expected to triple month-on-month
    Nearly 3.5 million tonnes (26 million bbl) of ultra-low-sulphur diesel is tracked arriving in Europe over March on 84 tankers, according to the OPIS Tanker Tracker, an IHS product. The tally shows that volumes from the US are so far estimated to triple from last month's...
  • PALFINGER DREGGEN gets Statoil contract
    Statoil has awarded PALFINGER DREGGEN the contract for the complete rebuilding and upgrading of six BOP cranes for the Gullfaks field. Each of the BOP cranes to be delivered from PALFINGER DREGGEN will have the capacity to lift 2 x 20 tons. In addition the cranes are equipped with an auxiliary...
  • IMarEST partners with MAAP and will launch new Philippines Branch
    The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) is the latest Marine Partner to join the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and sees 45 of MAAP's academic staff and around 1500 engineering and deck cadets enrolled as members of the IMarEST to support their Initial and...
  • Port Regulation: Parliament vote brings ports one step closer to autonomy
    Yesterday, the European Parliament voted on the Port Regulation and the Fleckenstein Report. The European Parliament confirmed the outcome of the Transport committee. 451 MEPs voted in favour of the deal reached by the rapporteur and the shadow rapporteurs. 234 MEPs voted against, while 18 MEPs abstained. An even larger...
  • 13th ESPO conference - are European ports moving fast enough?
    The 2016 ESPO Conference will look into ways to improve the efficiency of maritime transport and ports, this from different angles: How to remove the remaining barriers in maritime transport and how to come to a real internal market for maritime transport? How to set the digital agenda for ports?...
  • Ageing tankers pulled from markets
    The preference of charterers for newer tankers is persuading owners to pull ageing tonnage out of many key markets, according to leaders in the sector. Frontline, the listed tanker operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said newbuilding deliveries are accelerating this year, particularly in the second half of 2016, and the...
  • Port of Gothenburg appoints new Harbour Master
    The Port of Gothenburg has appointed a new Harbour Master - Åsa Kärnebro. Åsa has been deputy Harbour Master at the Port of Gothenburg since 2010. In her new position she has identified a number of ways to further strengthen the port's competitiveness, not only in Europe but also globally. As...
  • ESPO Award - how is your port working with nature?
    04 March 2016: The theme for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports is "Nature in Ports". In general, European ports are part of very valuable ecosystems, both on the land and waterside. Many port areas are also neighbouring Natura 2000 areas or even consist of Natura 2000...
  • Dredging association EADA India's annual conference
    EADA India is pleased to invite you for its annual conference EADA India 2016, organized by hosted by Adani Ports and SEZ limited on behalf of EADA India that is scheduled to be held at Ahmadabad on March 11-12,2016. The conference shall have experts from the industry, policy makers from Government,...
  • Kalmar to deliver 19 hybrid shuttle carriers to APM Terminals' newest container terminal in Italy
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for 19 hybrid shuttle carriers from APM Terminals for their newest container terminal that is under construction in Vado, Italy. The machines will be delivered during 2017. APM Terminals' deepwater Vado container terminal will be the world's first container terminal to employ an...
  • Agenda for EADA India AGM 2016
    Eastern Dredging Association, INDIA Agenda for Annual General Meeting - 2016 NOTICE Notice is hereby issued that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2016 of Eastern Dredging Association India is scheduled to be held on March 11, 2016 at 1700 hrs at the EADA India 2016 conference venue, AIIM, Shantigram, Ahmedabad...
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority to redirect 4km of port section of Betuwe Route
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority is going to redirect approximately 4km of the port (or first) section of the Betuwe Route. As a result, the railway line will no longer run over the Caland Bridge, so that shipping...
  • Suez Canal Access Channel is Officially Opened
    East Port Said, Egypt - Completed within just three months, the new 8.5 km (5.2 mile) access channel directly links the East Port Said port complex to the Mediterranean Sea, eliminating the need for vessels heading to the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) to wait 6-8 hours for a time...
  • Damen signs MOU with Pearlson Shiplift Corporation
    The Damen Shipyards Group and Pearlson Shiplift Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for close cooperation between the two companies in the design and execution of shiplift projects around the...
  • No relief for mainline boxship operators
    Mainline container ship operators will continue to have a hard time container ship deliveries have increased considerably from 1.3 million teu in 2012 to 1.7 million teu in 2015, a broker stated. In 2016, approximately 190 vessels 1.3 millon teu are expected to be delivered. Italian broker Banchero Costa...
  • VLGC rates fall to loss-making levels
    Freight rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have weakened to below break-even levels amid heavy newbuilding deliveries and muted trade activity. Freight rates are now hovering at USD32 to USD33 per tonne, with ship brokers expressing concern at what appears to be a...
  • Rig market faces a perfect storm as capacity outstrips projected demand
    The offshore rig market faces a 'perfect storm', especially in southeast Asia, where excess capacity outstrips projected demand for 2016 and 2017. Based on IHS Petrodata's February report, market supply of jackups in...
  • Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha unveils bailout plans
    Japanese bulker owner Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha today unveiled investment agreements with 14 of its creditors, comprising compatriot shipbuilders and shipowners. Concurrently, Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, which filed for civil rehabilitation on 29 September 2015 after incurring JPY177 billion (USD1.47 billion) of debts, has...
  • Great Yarmouth selected as construction port for USD3.5 billion wind farm
    Peel Ports Group's port of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, UK, has been selected as the port for construction and installation activities for ScottishPower Renewables' USD3.5 billion East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) and Peel...
  • Chipolbrok looks to complete fleet upgrade by mid-year
    Polish-Chinese project and breakbulk shipping line Chipolbrok is on track to phase in all its latest-generation multipurpose newbuildings into its east-west services by the middle of this year, its managing directors told IHS Fairplay. The company aims to...
  • APM Terminals Completes Acquisition of Grup Maritim TCB
    9 March 2016 The Hague, Netherlands - APM Terminals has completed the USD 1 billion acquisition of Spanish Grup Maritim TCB's port and rail interests. APM Terminals has yet to receive approval for three of 11 terminals under...
  • Tumbling revenues and falling demand add to offshore owners' pain
    Collapsing revenues of offshore vessel operators and little chance of recovery in the near term even if oil prices increase are testing both the pockets and the resolve of companies in the beleaguered shipping sector. "A...
  • Marine insurers issue anchor safety warning
    Shipowners and crews have been warned they need to take the threat posed by lost anchors seriously. Marine insurers Gard and the Swedish Club have combined with class society DNV GL to investigate the causes, both technical and operational, of anchor and anchor chain loss. An investigation...
  • CKYHE revises Asia-Europe, Med network amid slowing demand
    The CKYHE alliance is reorganizing its service network for Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades as the carriers try to counter the weak demand and excess capacity that is plaguing the route and dragging down freight rates. Members of the alliance - COSCON, 'K' Line, Yang Ming,...
  • Transocean delays five jackup deliveries to 2020
    Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean and Singapore-based rig-builder Keppel FELS have mutually agreed to delay the delivery of five jackups until 2020. The new delivery dates for the five Super B 400 Bigfoot Class drilling rigs are postponed to two- and three-month intervals in the first quarter of 2020. For the...
  • Fund divests 30% of Egypt container terminal operator to Hutchison
    MENA Infrastructure, a fund manager and equity investor in Middle East infrastructure, said it divested its 30.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria International Container Terminals (AICT) to Hong Kong's Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) for an undisclosed sum. AICT, a joint venture between HPH, Alexandria Port Authority, and Saudi investment group...
  • Bunker catches fire off Dalian port, China
    A bunker ship caught fire off Dalian port in northern China on 7 March. Five crew members of Bo Feng You Gong 10 had to abandon the ship, announced Dalian Maritime Safety Administration. The engine room of this 61.2 m-long ship caught fire at about 10:00 h local time on 7 March...
  • Exmar and Pacific break off Colombian FLNG deal
    Gas transport and supply chain specialist Exmar and Canadian natural gas and oil producer Pacific Exploration and Production (PEP) have cancelled their natural gas liquefaction and storage agreement in Colombia. Exmar told IHS Fairplay that it took the initiative to end the 15-year agreement, which it had already indicated would not...
  • Economou's DryShips loses USD2.85 billion in a single year
    George Economou-founded DryShips has suffered yet another massive quarterly loss - capping off one of the worst full-year performances ever by a public shipping company - and has now stopped making principal payments on its bank debt. The embattled NASDAQ-listed bulker and offshore owner...
  • Marshall Islands flag leans on technology to reduce detentions
    Putting existing technology to better use to help shipowners make money will be a priority for the Marshall Islands flag in 2016. One way the flag state is doing that is by combining ship tracking data with vessel notices of arrival to keep crews better...
  • Kirby buys Seacor tank barges for USD88 million
    Inland barge operator Kirby Corp. has agreed to buy the inland tank barge fleet from subsidiaries of Seacor Holdings for USD88 million in cash. The asset purchase agreement, announced 8 March, includes 27 inland 30,000-barrel tank barges and 13 inland towboats, as well as a 30,000-barrel tank barge and a towboat...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • Blow to express airlines as Amazon leases 20 767Fs and eyes ATSG share deal
  • CKYHE axes Asia-North Europe service as demand and rates hit rock bottom
  • Bangladesh moves to improve airport security as UK bans air cargo imports
  • MEPs back draft proposals to reform and modernise EU port sector
  • 'CSCL Indian Ocean grounding must serve as a wake-up call'
  • World's largest air vehicle will 'revolutionise logistics'
  • Trucking start-up Cargomatic wants to be shipping's Uber

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • Norway eyes submarine replacement program
  • Damen Dunkerque busy with DFDS Seaways program
  • Havyard reports cancelation of subsea newbuild
  • Evac equipment picked for Rederi Gotland newbuilds
  • Sembcorp Marine ups stake in Gravifloat
  • Kirby to buy Seacor inland tank barge fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • Port of Vancouver breaking records with 2015 revenue/tonnage numbers
  • New Drewry report looks at impact of giant container vessels
  • Evergreen Line earns honor for e-commerce excellence
  • Corps to begin maintenance dredging of Grays Harbor navigation channel
  • US rail freight totals see mixed result for week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • Marsh highlights dangers of inadequate hydrography
    Large parts of national and international waters never surveyed, says top broker
  • Survival of the fittest
    Dry bulk owners are scrambling to shore up their balance sheets through alternative finance, loan deferrals, share buybacks and ship sales
  • Gulftainer reports above market-average box growth
    Middle Eastern operator bucks trend of slowing volume growth, posting 4% rise in throughput figures across its portfolio
  • Warning of 'chaos' after CMA CGM decision to deploy 18,000 teu ships on Pacific
    Maritime experts fear the impact mega vessels could have on beleaguered Asia-US container trades
  • Charterers and owners clash over tanker age limits
    Owners unable to invest in younger ships without better freight rate deals paid by oil major charterers
  • Consultation opens on EU regulation to ease port state aid approval process
    Brussels exercise in cutting red tape gets first of two public consultations
  • Solid start to the year for transatlantic traffic
    Box volumes on westbound and eastbound services up in January
  • Offshore and under pressure
    Offshore rates are low, waves of job cuts continue to hit the industry and shipowners and oil majors alike are going to ever more extreme lengths to endure a downturn with no clear end in sight
  • Better the devil you know?
    Sometimes it is the ideas from outside that are truly transformational and able to move the industry forward
  • International Group gets US nod on Iran cover
    Mechanism will allow P&I Clubs to provide full cover to members in the short term for vessels involved in Iranian trade
  • CKYHE sets network changes for Asia to Europe, Mediterranean services
    Alliance to offer five Asia-North Europe services from end-March
  • APM Terminals completes Spanish deal
    Adds eight terminals to portfolio, but regulatory approval for Turkish terminal still not granted
  • Kirby to buy Seacor barge fleet
    Acquisition will be financed with funds from Kirby's revolving credit facility
  • Dryships suspends debt servicing amid dwindling cash reserves
    Total losses for the quarter stand at $528m including impairment charges and Ocean Rig writedown
  • Iran oil exports rise as demand from Europe grows
    Biggest buyer of Iranian crude is China, with 31.3% of total
  • Seaspan affirms dividend policy amid challenging market conditions
    Company focus on fleet growth and redemption of preferred shares that are due for dividend step-up
  • Vale and Fortescue pursue iron ore joint venture
    Alliance could boost long haul iron ore shipments
  • Exmar and Pacific Exploration scrap FLNG project
    Deal termination comes soon after cancellation or postponement of other FLNG projects around the world

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • CP making softer merger overture to NS shareholders
  • Imports propel Long Beach port to record February volume
  • XPO Logistics to build, operate health-care network
  • European terminal operators demand clarity on SOLAS
  • Successful US ports integrate shippers into operations
  • Baltimore volume jumps in January after record 2015
  • Amazon gains more control of its air cargo supply chain
  • Orbcomm's satellite tracking rockets on new business, acquisitions
  • US LTL truckers gain shipments as manufacturing activity improves
  • 'K' Line adds India calls to intra-Asia loops
  • Russia seeks to develop Arctic shipping route
  • Rotterdam port makes major rail investment to stay competitive
  • Hutchison buys stake in Egypt terminal operator
  • APM Terminals finalizes acquisition of Spain's Grup Maritim
  • Shippers to gain reliability from US terminal automation
  • Air cargo a drag on Cathay Pacific's huge 2015 profit
  • CKYHE restructures Asia-Europe, Med services

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • DryShips' key asset, Ocean Rig, plunges 22%
    Shares in George Economou-led drilling contractor plummets after lower-than-expected earnings.
  • Aframax rates recover as enquiries pick up
    UPDATE: Brokers cite more demand from Black Sea and Ceyhan as helping to firm up rates.
  • Another New Shipping bulker runs aground
    Smit Salvage tapped to help capesize New Mykonos come unstuck off coast of Madagascar.
  • Navios discloses details on $50m loan
    Inter-company loan raised eyebrows when announced last week.
  • Seanergy leads gainers in mixed session
    Shipping stocks mostly rising in New York though most other bulker owners sink. Asia declines.
  • Second hand is the better option
    UACC chief executive Per Wistoft suggests expanding owners opt for the second-hand market.
  • Middle East helps lift VLCC spot rates
    Fixture of Onassis ship well above the WorldScale rate at the end of last week.
  • Tallinn devalues icebreaker as probe widens
    Port company writes down Botnica by $5.5m as prosecutors investigate 2012 purchase.
  • Aframax rates recover as enquiries pick
    UPDATE: Brokers cite more demand from Black Sea and Ceyhan as helping to firm up rates.
  • Nigerian owner cancels Havyard newbuild
    After initial delay, both sides decide to axe subsea deal, with Norwegian yard getting compensation.
  • Grounded Suez bulker refloated
    Greece's New Katerina pulled free in Egyptian canal; repairs taking place.
  • Harbor Star signs drydocks deal
    Philippines owner forms shiprepair joint venture with Guam Industrial Services.
  • MOL establishes new service with Daimler
    Japanese carrier set to route German company's vehicles through Slovenia in order to reduce emissions.
  • Two more Lanhai bulkers on the block
    Newbuilding and arrested panamax up for grabs in China following owner's collapse.
  • HMM expects final Hyundai Securities bids
    Up to six companies could vie for Korean owner's stake in brokerage.
  • Boskalis to axe vessels and staff after $483m profit
    Dutch dredging giant prepares for a difficult year ahead as it forecast lower earnings for current year.
  • Daiichi of Japan confirms cash injection
    Owner secures funds to help in its efforts to pull away from administration.
  • TGS COO appointed new CEO
    Kristian Johansen will replace the retiring Robert Hobbs at Norwegian offshore charterer.
  • CKYHE restructures European runs with 98 ships
    Coscon, K Line and others reorganise loops from Asia, pooling nearly 100 vessels.
  • Maersk Tankers completes first drone delivery at sea
    Shipowner hopes technology can prove a cost saver in delivery of spare parts and medicines.
  • Keppel sees five newbuildings delayed until 2020
    Another blow for Singapore's hard pressed rig builders as Transocean delays units again.
  • DryShips halts payments across loans
    Economou-led shipowner misses balloon on three facilities and suspends instalments on remainder.
  • Kirby buys Seacor's inland tank-barge fleet
    US-listed tank-barge operator adds to fleet size with deal for compatriot's assets.
  • Rates and asset values hit DryShips
    George Economou-led company reports big Q4 loss as rates remain weak and asset values fall.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • BWR: CKYHE decreases Asia-North Europe capacity, shifts focus to Med
  • ATSG to provide 20 cargo planes for Amazon
  • DOT proposes sleep apnea tests for truckers, railroad workers
  • Kirby buys inland barge fleet from SEACOR Holdings
  • APMT finalizes acquisition of Grup Maritim TCB
  • Drewry: Diminishing economies of scale for vessels beyond 18,000 TEUs
  • IATA: Airfreight volumes inch up 2.7% in January
  • FEPORT: National guidance on SOLAS 'still absent'
  • U.S. meat exports increase in volumes, decline in value
  • Trinity Health taps XPO Logistics to run medical supply chain
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
  • TIA: 3PL revenues fall despite increased volumes in Q4 2015
  • CP to sell Arbutus Corridor to Vancouver
  • NRF: U.S. container imports spike in January

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 9, 2016
  • Minimal impact on Japan bunker fuel market from Cosmo's Sakaide oil terminal work
    Bunker fuel shipments from the terminal suspended since March 5, trade sources say.
  • Chemoil forays into Australia's bunker fuel market
    Starting in Port Kembla on April 2, will also sell bunkers at other NSW ports.
  • EU sulfur rule non-compliance about 5% in 2015: EMSA
    Inspection levels fall short of requirements, except in Baltic ECA.
  • Independent bunker broker opens US office
    Move makes Lindsay Blee 'true, global partner'.
  • ANALYSIS: European LNG bunkering losing competitiveness against MGO
    Spread between European gas prices and MGO declining steadily since May last year.
  • Oil futures turn lower on weak Chinese trade data
    Chinese exports decreased in February by 25.4% year on year, while imports declined 13.8%.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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