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February 11, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes Mideast-Europe/Africa/Americas rate US$300/TEU Feb 28
  • Box volume through Gothenburg falls 2pc in 2015 to 820,000 TEU
  • Task force calls for shorter trucker wait times at Oakland
  • Cross-channel unaccompanied trailer plan shelved on migrant fear
  • Forwarders: More to fear than cheer in EU's new customs code
  • China wins appeal at WTO over EU on exports of screws, nuts & bolts
  • CEVA Logistics implements new US Customs brokerage IT system
  • Dacotrans merges with GH Transport and Key Logistics
  • Hactl and CKS join to develop PRD air cargo support services
  • Air freight forwarding market to grow at 3.6pc a year up to 2019
  • Indonesian air freight to surge 50pc thanks to ASEAN Open Skies

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • ASSOCHAM, Gandhidham Chamber organising Ports, Logistic & Warehousing Summit as part of Vibrant Kutch 2016 on Feb. 12
  • Baltic Dry Index falls again
  • Maersk Line reports $ 1.3 bn profit in 2015
  • NMT India welcomes Mr Frits Dix, President, NMT Group, on its 10th anniversary in India
  • Schedule reliability remains high in Dec. 2015
  • Coal imports down for seventh straight month in Jan.
  • Extending DPD facility to all ACP clients will reduce logistics cost, says JNPT Chairman
  • Kakinada Container Terminal handles first ex-im container vessel
  • Water transport workers raise concern over new Major Port Trusts Act
  • CWCNSL celebrates 10th anniversary of its Nhava Sheva CFS
  • Centre, corporates announce huge investments in Karnataka

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logistics industry backs compulsory telematics
  • More for land freight, less for US Ports
  • Port of Hamburg reviews 2015
  • Growth potential for Europe's electronic toll services
  • Spotlight turns on lithium batteries once again
  • Martin Bencher moves to Bangkok
  • BDP stakes claim in Cairo
  • Alternative route for London's railfreight traffic
  • British Airways new to STN, Lufthansa later to San Jose
  • Dismissals and more at Roads Agency Limpopo
  • Takeover in Belgium
  • Shipowning shifts
  • New generation railcars for Russia and CIS
  • Massive breakbulk shipment from Iran to Uzbekistan
  • Warning issued by German trade associations
  • Boeing names top man in Japan
  • 2015: rock solid results for DSV

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Exclusive Q&A: Top shipping banker addresses market turmoil
    As the value of US-listed shipping companies deteriorates, concerns about the industry's future access to Wall Street are rising. In an exclusive interview with IHS Fairplay conducted on 9 February, Jefferies' global head of maritime investment banking Jeff Pribor offered his assurances and outlined...
  • Precious Shipping MD warns of wave of dry bulk bankruptcies
    Thailand's Precious Shipping has warned of the potential for a wave of bankruptcies in the dry bulk sector as banks roll back doubtful loans to financially-troubled bulk players. Khalid Hashim, managing director of Precious Shipping, blamed falling rates for dry bulkers, as witnessed by the very low Baltic Dry Index (BDI)....
  • Mercator untouched by sale of Singapore unit
    Mumbai-listed Indian shipping and logistics company Mercator Ltd will not be adversely affected by the sale of its Singapore-listed dry bulk shipping unit for a token 3 Singapore dollars. Mercator sold its 66.17% stake aggregating 900.85 million shares in financially troubled Mercator Lines...
  • Safmarine MPV backtracks from South Africa
    The specialised breakbulk and projects carrier of the Maersk Group, Safmarine MPV, is withdrawing from the South Africa-West Africa trade. The Antwerp-headquartered operator has agreed the sale of its service on this route to South African bulk and breakbulk operator Fairseas International for an...
  • Hamburg suffers from lack of China cargoes
    The downturn in the Far East-Europe trade and Russian trade sanctions had a sharp effect on Hamburg's port throughput last year. Overall cargo handling volumes at the Hansestadt's terminals slipped by 5.4% to about 138 million tonnes in 2015 but container throughput suffered a drop of...
  • Container market balance improving after surprisingly weak 4Q15, says Maersk CEO
    Tonnage balance on the container shipping market appears to be improving after a very weak 4Q15, although it may be too early to say whether the improvement is sustainable, said Nils Smedegaard Andersen, CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM), the Danish shipping giant,...
  • Singapore's PSA likely to buy part of HMM's Busan terminal
    Singapore's main container terminal operator PSA International is likely to acquire part of Hyundai Merchant Marine's terminal in Busan New Port, sources have told IHS Fairplay. Beleaguered HMM, which continues to sell assets to bolster its liquidity, has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding with...
  • China's LPG imports hit record high in 2015
    China's LPG imports for 2015 hit a record 11.9 million tonnes, according to data compiled by IHS Waterborne Energy, which tracks LPG shipments. This amount beat earlier expectation of 8 million tonnes. China has been importing more LPG to feed its...
  • Samsung HI unlikely to hit 2016 order target, says analyst
    Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea's second biggest shipbuilder, is not likely to achieve its 2016 order target of USD12.5 billion as a return of drillship orders is unexpected, explained CIMB Securities. SHI snared USD10 billion worth of orders in 2015, up 37% year-on-year. Following a briefing with...
  • Lyttelton port opens NZ$85 million, earthquake-resistant wharf
    The New Zealand South Island Lyttelton Port, in Christchurch, has rebuilt the 230 m-long Cashin Quay 2 wharf, which was severely damaged during the earthquakes of 2010 and especially 2011, as a stronger, deeper...
  • MSC Cruises to develop USD200 million Bahamas resort island
    Geneva-based global cruise line MSC Cruises is scheduled to start construction next month on 'Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve' in the Bahamas, the biggest Caribbean island development by any cruise company. The project follows the December 2015 signing of a 100-year lease by Bahamas...
  • Maersk 2015 profit tumbles 82% as oil price, freight rates crash
    Maersk Group's 2015 profit plunged 82% to USD925 million as low oil price expectations led to a huge impairment loss and container freight rates fell to record lows during the year.The Danish shipping company blamed a demand gap across most of its business units for severely impacting the group's...
  • VLCC rates to stabilise in near term
    London-based shipbroker Simpson Spence Young (SSY) predicted the spot rates for very large crude carriers (VLCC) to continue falling after the festive holidays, but suggested that the overcapacity situation may be contained in the near term. Since its dive at the start of 2016, the VLCC spot rates have stalled temporarily...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Amazon's 'Dragon Boat' supply chain plan would see the 'middlemen' go overboard
  • Maersk Line sails into the red in Q4's 'perfect storm', but Damco is back in the black
  • 'Exceptional profitability' from forwarding in 2015, but now DSV faces the bill for UTi integration
  • Lithium battery companies lobby US to 'protect American commerce'
  • Box lines offer to change pricing policy to appease EU antitrust probe
  • M&A surge in Q4 closed a busy year for logistics deal-making

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Navy budget: The game begins
  • Sail training ship to have MAN 6L21/31 engine
  • NTSB eyes Anthem of the Seas incident
  • BMT completes Australian cable ferry project
  • Greece tops shipowning nations by value
  • Denmark issues preliminary container weighing rule
  • Wartsila DF engines to power 16 Japanese gas carriers
  • Maersk Group sees another tough year head

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Everett port board directs staff to acquire Kimberly-Clark property
  • Port of Vancouver eyes Terminal 1 as location for new headquarters
  • US rail freight traffic count runs to negative side for week
  • Seattle Port Commission backing House Bill 2822
  • PNWA pleased with judge's ruling that dismisses Snake River lawsuit

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Hamburg's box numbers fall nearly 10% in 2015
    German port hit hard by slump in cargoes from key trading nations
  • Navios Acquisition meets expectations as profits rise
    Tanker owner will book $2.1m from MR sale
  • Odfjell improves as yard delays hinder fleet renewal
    Outlook brightens as costly bunker hedges are left behind
  • US agricultural exporters call for halt to container weighing implementation
    AgTC says rules will disadvantage US exports
  • APM Terminals and Maersk Line forge closer ties
    AP Moller-Maersk companies end impartial relationship as pair report slump in 2015 profits
  • Product tanker rates choppy, LR rates slip further
    Excess diesel inventories in Europe and gasoline inventories on US Gulf Coast impacting MR rates
  • Mercator sells off Singapore division for token S$3
    Company sells 900m shares of Mercator Lines to divest its Singapore-based bulk cargo division
  • Brussels poised to announce breakthrough in box line antitrust probe
    Lines agree to market-test new pricing practices in the hope of bringing case to a close
  • Global LPG demand growth underpins VLGCs
    Long-term health of liquefied petroleum gas shipping is robust, despite spot rate dips witnessed now
  • Scrap rates continue to fall amid increased demolition sales
    Year of the Fire Monkey brings no immediate break in weak sentiment vexing the market
  • Suezmax and aframax tanker rates hover at six-month lows
    Physical crude market differentials largely help explain weakness in West African crude market
  • Rand Logistics results weighed by customer bankruptcy
    Company cuts procurement expenses and streamlining operations to improve cost efficiencies
  • Maersk Group presents bleak full-year results
    Danish conglomerate's results show huge impact of low oil prices and freight rates
  • Maersk Line 2015 profit down 44% to $1.3bn with worse to come in 2016
    Update: World's largest containership operator slipped into the red in fourth quarter with loss of $165m
  • AAPA says proposed fiscal 2017 budget insufficient for US ports
    Budget would see funding for harbour maintenance, environmental protection and port security cut
  • Georgia awards port project to boost China to Europe trade
    Initiative aims to link up China and Europe on the maritime front and the historic land-based Silk Road
  • PIL calls for tougher action to curb exploitation of seafarers
    Carrier has adopted strict manning procedures to ensure full compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers posts strong fourth-quarter results as fleet grows
    Newbuilding programme lifts fourth-quarter profit to $9.1m versus $2m net loss a year ago
  • Port of Oakland makes plans to accommodate ships amid Ports America exit
    Ship using Outer Habor Terminal to relocate to adjacent terminals
  • Major US container ports to see retail imports grow 4.5% in first half of 2016
    But monthly comparisons to 2015 are skewed a year after west coast disruption

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Solution to long-running dispute over Chicago logistic hub access in state hands
  • CP ready to abandon takeover bid if NS shareholders can't convince rail to talk
  • US Coast Guard to seek input on SOLAS container weight rule
  • New Zealand seeks industry input on SOLAS weight rule
  • Oakland throughput jump suggests trade patterns have normalized
  • Roadrunner expands LTL network, adds 'premium' service
  • Forwarder Damco posts profit as turnaround continues
  • Amazon's ocean shipping ambitions become clearer
  • Report: Carriers to revise pricing practices to avoid EU antitrust fines
  • APM Terminals net profit drops on divestments, weak demand
  • Volume decline costs Hamburg No. 2 spot in Europe
  • China Merchants to build deep-sea Lithuania port
  • Last-mile deliveries, automotive demand lift Pilot Freight revenue
  • Maersk Line sees demand and capacity more in tune
  • JNPT speeds import clearance through policy change
  • Maersk profit plunges on freight rate, oil price collapse

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Hajioannou takes three from Safe Bulkers
    CEO buys two ships and takes over newbuilding as company reports deeper-than-expected loss.
  • Safe Bulkers hands trio to Hajioannou
    In rare related-party deal, CEO buys two ships and takes over newbuilding
  • Soft ro-ro market lowers Wilhelmsen results
    Segment profits mixed as car carrier sets aside anti-trust provisions.
  • Wells Fargo chops Avance Gas rating
    Analyst says VLGC orderbook could finally push LPG rates downward.
  • Rand Logistics gets lender waivers
    Great Lakes bulk carrier owner breached debt covenants last year.
  • Boxships ready to settle with EU
    European authorities had been looking at allegations of price fixing among companies.
  • Wilhelmsen spin-off takes Treasure to OSE
    Norwegian shipowner reveals plans for new listed vehicle controlling valuable Hyundai Glovis stake.
  • Flaminia suit against NOT moves forward
    Judge dismisses some claims by Conti and NSB but leaves remainder in place.
  • VL arrivals accelerate amid supply warning
    Bimco raises concern as 2016 faces four-year high in fleet growth.
  • Golar LNG Partners takes on Tundra FSRU
    Asset dropdown from parent will mark Golar LNG spinoff's seventh FSRU.
  • VLCC arrivals accelerate amid supply warning
    Bimco raises concern as 2016 faces four-year high in fleet growth.
  • CNP boxship sails after contact with canal lock
    Hapag-Lloyd says no containers were damaged in Panama incident.
  • Shipping Corp of India boosts profit
    Containerships make bigger 3Q loss, but tanker earnings surge.
  • Ardmore continues refinancing drive
    New York-listed tanker owner wins $64m loan from Credit Agricole.
  • AP Moller switches on distressed deal radar
    Nils Andersen talks up the potential of counter-cyclical buys in perfect storm.
  • GTT teams with DSME on new LNG system
    French group using Korean shipyard to test more eco-friendly version of its NO96 kit.
  • Odfjell LPG ships delayed by a year
    Norwegian owner in talks with Chinese yard over new gas carriers; annual loss cut.
  • Hapag buys two boxships, charters six more
    German owner snaps up 3,500-teu ships from NileDutch, while adding other vessels to its fleet.
  • Navios Acquisition sells MR2, books profit
    New York-listed owner confirms $18.6m deal alongside strong fourth quarter.
  • Booth builds up stake in DHT Holdings
    Billionaire's investment fund reveals new shareholding in tanker owner.
  • Wartsila scoops Japan dual-fuel deals
    Finnish group supplying 61 engines for 16 gas carrier newbuildings.
  • Danish owners stand out among world top 10
    Nation's fleet value climbs by almost one fifth in past year, making it unique among leading maritime nations.
  • Saudi, Bahrain ban Iranian ships
    Arab countries bar Iranian-flagged vessels from entering territorial waters as tensions escalate.
  • Lloyd Fonds tanker funds see 40% return
    Hamburg finance house says payouts rose for wet trades in 2015, but boxships still struggling.
  • Mercator sells bulker unit for token $2
    Indian shipowner finds buyers for its court-managed Singapore subsidiary.
  • Herbjorn Hansson hits out at analysts
    Nordic American Tankers CEO says comments about the age of its fleet display lack of shipping knowledge.
  • Maersk warns profit will fall significantly in 2016
    Danish titan delivered disappointing guidance on the back of fourth quarter loss.
  • Ferry owner guilty of safety breach
    New Zealand's Fullers admits failing to ensure seats were stable before crash.
  • Bhagwan Marine buys Delta Subsea
    Australian offshore operator concludes second takeover this year as it grows fleet.
  • UN: N Korea's OMM evading sanctions
    Shipowner has switched flags on vessels to continue trading, UN panel says.
  • Clarksons ups Avance, Arctic trims outlook
    Morkedal gets more positive on Oslo-listed LPG owner; Stavseth puts sector under review.
  • Technip awarded subsea contract in the Gulf of Mexico
    French engineering giant to deploy deepwater pipelay vessel Deep Blue in project off New Orleans.
  • MISC shares get an upgrade following sell-off
    Analysts say Malaysian tanker owner is a 'buy' based on valuation mismatch in shipping.
  • US container volumes forecast to see early year decline
    Trade association does not expect volume levels to normalise until April in wake of ports dispute.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Ag shippers detail container weight regulation concerns
  • Obama budget request hits ports hard
  • Report: Possible settlement in EU probe into liner price signaling
  • Senate to vote on Customs reauthorization bill
  • NRF: U.S. container imports to grow in first half of 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds wide beam ships
  • Port of Hamburg throughput declines 5.4% in 2015
  • Roadrunner expands LTL footprint in Texas, Tennessee
  • BLG Logistics signs operating contract with bremenports
  • Executive Moves: Aljex Software and Rico Logistics
  • ITC finds injury from uncoated paper imports
  • Port of Gothenburg continues major investments in 2016
  • Kemp joins PMSA as Long Beach VP
  • Maersk Group profits plunge in 2015
  • S.C. port authority looks to relocate HQ

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
  • Ship emissions must be curbed to meet Paris climate target: NGOs
    Call for the EU and IMO to introduce measures as there is 'no reasonable excuse to continue exempting the sector'.
  • Slow steaming to continue despite low bunker prices: Drewry
    Drive towards larger container vessels also seen continuing, but 'stay of execution' for smaller ships.
  • US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks highest since 2010 on low demand
    US residual fuel oil stocks rose to their highest levels in nearly six years.
  • TANKERS: US shipping insurance now available to non-US persons for Iranian crude, product
    Primary US sanctions on Iran is still in place, however.
  • India's bulk freight traffic to grow 20%/year to 2025: McKinsey, AECOM
    Bulk freight traffic could reach 750 million tons per annum by 2025.
  • Nigerian authorities secure release of hijacked Singapore-registered ship: MPA
    All crew members are reported to be safe.
  • Bunker Holding, Danish Kosan Crisplant to build LNG plant at Frederikshavn
    Frederikshavn seen as ideal location because of high traffic.
  • Low oil prices delaying shipowner decisions on sulfur regulations: consultant
    "Refiners won't invest in producing more middle distillates to meet the inevitable shortfall in 2020" Tolson said.
  • Houston MGO bunker fuel price hits all-time low
    Houston MGO at $302/mt ex-wharf, the lowest price since Platts launched assessment in Sep 2012.
  • ICE Brent nears $30/b after oil complex weakens on IEA report
    Oil futures plummeted Tuesday after the International Energy Agency projected ongoing oversupply.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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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
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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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