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BRIEFS

February 12, 2016

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Maersk Group 2015 profit down 82pc, Maersk Line profit slips 41.7pc US retail imports to grow 4.5 per cent in first half of 2016 Hamburg Sud BAF falls, but Emission Control Area surcharge rises Spring tide, 13 tugs refloat grounded 19,100-TEU CSCL Indian Ocean MOL makes changes in Asia-east coast south America CSW Service CMA CGM upgrades service from northern Europe to French West Indies CP calls for shareholder vote on Norfolk Southern talks at NS AGM Cargotec posts 98.8pc profit rise in 2015 as revenues rise 11pc Experts differ on impact of expanded Panana, but agree time will tell Air China comes out on top in cargo demand growth rankings in 2015 Boeing backs UN carbon accord, will help to sell more aircraft Changi-Chongqing partnership bears fruit with new China flights Indonesia to revoke subsidy on passenger flights by 2021

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Prime Minister applauds SCI's turnaround Service changes in Red Sea on CMA CGM Mediterranean lines Shipowners urged to opt for proper recycling Handicraft exports grow 10 pc in nine months India's oil imports from Iran decrease in Jan. APSEZ, Mundra inaugurates Port Community System Govt plans smart cities at 10 Major Ports Reactions from industry on JN Port's DPD facility extension to all ACP clients Anant Geete to be Chief Guest at CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo

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Emerging from the doldrums? Back on time Swiss accelerates e-AWB implementation Two new truck centres enhancing service in Africa Enterprise lab for flexible logistics Major fleet expansion for UK retailer Ports of Auckland plans freight hub Arik Air launches two new destinations New locomotives for Metrans in Hamburg Nautilus marshalling its forces Sastalc's CEO stepping down Nashville cargo down 3.5% Rico Logistics appoints e-director Emea New transload facility for beer brewers Cat snaps up WWL Germany Hapag-Lloyd emphasizing Latam route Shuttle landing facility welcomes Fedex Celebrating decade of service

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Investigators to search again for El Faro's black box America's top transport safety agency is planning a second search for the voyage data recorder (VDR) of the El Faro, the US-flagged ro-ro vessel that sank during a hurricane in the Bahamas last October. Finding it could help investigators figure out... Ports of Stockholm's 2015: stable but with three highlight sectors Sweden's capital region is booming and helping keep the local harbours busy importing consumer goods and energy products despite slowing economies around it. The slide of the Swedish crown against the euro has been a mitigating factor too. Last year saw satisfactory volumes in challenging international economic trading conditions. Freight volumes... Lloyd's 'prepared' for Brexit fallout Lloyd's Chief Risk Officer has said that while the market is fully behind the UK's continued member of the European Union, contingency plans were already being drawn up if the country votes to leave. With the UK referendum tipped to take place in four months Sean McGovern told a packed meeting... Anti-south fears raised on EU ship recycling regulation Fears that Europe could control the global recycling industry and destroy south Asia's industry were voiced at a recycling seminar in London last week. Heated discussions erupted on 3 February during the final part of a seminar on sustainable shipbreaking, hosted by the International Maritime Organization and Japan's ministry of Land,... Balearia profit up 17% on strong freight growth Spanish Balearic Islands ferry specialist Balearia saw its gross operating profit (EBITDA) increase 17% year on year to EUR67 million in its financial year ended October 31 2015 as its ro-ro freight carryings rose 12% last year to 4.6 million linear metres. The company, which operates passenger and freight services between... Rio Tinto slides to huge loss as dry bulk market dries up Global miner Rio Tinto today posted a USD866-million net loss for 2015 with underlying earnings slashed by more than half to USD4.5 billion as the company prepares to cut costs and capital expenditure in a bid to cope with the... Bunker derivative loss mars Odfjell's recovery A bunker derivative loss kept the 2015 net result of Odfjell, the listed Bergen based chemical carrier and tank terminals group in the red despite strong underlying performance, the company said in a statement. Odfjell reported a 4Q15 net loss of USD18 million, the same as the corresponding quarter a... NYK unit Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC NYK subsidiary Kyoei Tanker has ordered a very large crude carrier (VLCC) from Japan Marine United (JMU), for delivery in 2018. The 311,000 dwt tanker is the first VLCC that Kyoei Tanker has ordered since it took delivery of Kyo-Ei in February 2014, also from JMU. The... Hanjin Shipping has more rough waters ahead, says analyst Despite turning in a USD6 million annual profit for 2015, Hanjin Shipping is still in a precarious situation as its debt levels have increased, opined KDB Daewoo Securities in a recent report. As at 31 December 2015, Hanjin Shipping had total debt of... Cargotec's doubles 2015 earnings per share, but sees problems ahead Finnish-based global freight-handling equipment maker Cargotec had a good 2015, but troubles ahead were signalled by its Q4 numbers while problems persist in its MacGregor business area. Last year saw Cargotec's orders drop EUR42 million (USD47.2 million) to EUR3,5 billion, but sales increased 11% y/y to EUR3,7 billion. The resulting... China National Petroleum Corporation buys ageing VLGC Chinese state-owned oil and gas corporation China National Petroleum Corporation has turned out to be the buyer of a 26-year-old very large gas carrier that Korea Line Corporation offloaded recently. Ship brokers told IHS Fairplay that CNPC paid about USD20.5 million for the 1990-built 50,743dwt DL Calla, which... Seagull Maritime leads the way into mobile apps The Seagull mobile app for crew training status is set to revolutionise the way seafarers track their training records and receive critical safety alerts, by making both instantly accessible via iPhones and Android devices. The Seagull crew app is available free of charge to all Seagull customers, offering access... APM Terminals sees sharp fall in profit APM Terminals reported a drop in revenue and profit for 2015 which it attributed to lower oil prices, a stronger US dollar and business divestments. The Hague-headquartered subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group booked a profit of USD654 million, 27% down on 2014; while revenue fell... India's Kamarajar to double capacity with USD1.2 billion in projects Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), which runs the port at Ennore in the state of Tamil Nadu on India's eastern coast, is investing close to USD1.2 billion in five projects that will add its first container terminal and nearly double capacity over the coming three...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Debate over fire risk from lithium batteries being carried in aircraft bellies heats up Hamburg overtaken by Antwerp and relegated to third place in European box port rankings Traffic jams in London? 'Freight's to blame' says the mayor, and here's what we'll do... EU seeks tough curbs on airline subsidies in aviation agreements Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks Reefer ships stage a comeback, thanks to cheap oil, but more perishables are shipped in boxes

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Getting a Handle on Data Usage Bunkering Up The Nordic Influence Cruise Shipping: Up, up and away GTT and DSME team on new LNG containment system Cruise Shipping: Travel with a purpose Compact Aquarius UV BWMS picked for crane ship New 55 kW Onan marine generator is Tier 3 certified VIDEO: Newport News tests CVN 72 steam catapults

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Port of Olympia releases Martin & Associates study results New Drewry report looks at state of chemical shipping New art exhibit on display at Portland International Airport Port of Vancouver USA, project earns engineering excellence honor Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel SEMIRIO

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Søren Skou spells out risks of fresh market turmoil Container lines will find it tough to make money in 2016 because of supply and demand imbalances and alliance realignments, says Maersk Line chief executive World Shipping Council slams AgTC claims Box line lobby group hits back at shippers' container weighing concerns Safe Bulkers has hopes of 'sooner-than-expected' dry bulk lift Polys Hajioannou bought ships from public company at higher price than 'computer valuations' No wrongdoing found in Brussels' box line price probe, says MSC EXCLUSIVE: Carriers have agreed with the European Commission to market test new price announcement procedures, MSC confirms Maersk eyes product tankers in 'buyer's market' No regrets over divesting crude tanker assets as Danish product tanker giant continues fleet renewal Spot LNG to rise to 40%-50% of global business by 2020 We are seeing a fundamental change in how LNG moves around the world, say industry experts FMC and USCG to hold hearing on box weights Listening session to hear concerns on verified gross mass requirements Singapore Maritime Officers' Union to support seafarers amid industry downturn Earmarks $1.9m in initiatives to help both union members and ship owners through tough times SBM Offshore to cut 400 jobs after axing 3,200 last year Company proposes cash dividend of $0.21 per share totalling $45m Singapore Shipping Corporation posts a 38% rise in profit Company intends to explore acquisition opportunities in light of its strong cash position Shipping Corporation of India posts 90% rise in net profit Robust tanker market boosts results Qatar outmanoeuvres rivals with Pakistan LNG deal Contract a setback for LNG spot market and will affect demand for independent tonnage Ardmore continues refinancing with $64m in commitments New loans substantially reduce interest expense Golar LNG Partners buys FSRU from parent in $330m deal Golar Tundra will be on contract to West Africa Gas in Ghana for five years Maritime NZ review finds higher risk to vessel safety in Hauraki Gulf and Colville Channel, and Cook Strait About 120 ships' masters, harbourmasters, pilots and other water users provide input for review Safe Bulkers sells two vessels and amends newbuilding programme to boost cash reserves Liquidity injection comes at critical junction for company and dry bulk industry Wilh. Wilhelmsen posts fourth-quarter net profit rise despite weak market Company expects market situation to remain challenging with continued pressure on profitability

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
SOLAS container weight rule able to be delayed Strong SoCal January bodes well for 2016 TRAC, technology provider unveil chassis billing software Long Beach automated terminal expects fastest harbor truck turns Credit rating agency: Container weight rule likely to slow US port traffic UPS Freight's Holmes to retire, McArdle to head LTL carrier Second search planned for El Faro voyage data recorder US Congress passes Customs bill streamling import duties Ground-air trucker Forward Air adjusts dim-weight pricing APM Terminals keeps independence while securing capacity for Maersk Line Maher Terminals takes rent case to appeals court Lower costs help Shipping Corp. of India nearly double profit India's Ennore port to get container terminal E-commerce helps US splash out on Valentine's Day flowers Air India, Air New Zealand face stiff penalties in price-fixing case Felixstowe jumps on container weighing service offering

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
The new scarce commodity? Money Whether in ship lending or private equity, shipowners are in for a tough search in 2016. Gas market outlook mixed in coming year Experts see LNG bottoming out with room to grow, but LPG at or near peak. Tankers face tough time topping 2015 Tailwinds are strong for industry, according to analysts, but squeezing more growth remains unclear Vogemann seeks protection for cape duo German shipowner to join Oskar Wehr in seeking court shield in tough market. Rosneft and Barbaro eye tanker leap Russian energy company signs MOU with Italian owner to create international shipping company. Ultrapetrol garners wider bond approval Nearly 99.3% of bondholders vote to push back payments until end March as restructuring efforts continue. Positive US signs for rising MR tankers Atlantic market spot rate rises above $20,000 per day; gasoline demand at five-year peak. Essar Shipping Q3 loss edges down Indian VLCC and bulker owner cuts deficit as revenue grows. Nisshin Shipping sets new bulker low? Japanese owner thought to have sold 2000-built panamax for $2.7m. Deutsche Bank downgrades Navios Acquisition DB's Amit Mehrotra resets his rating of Angeliki Frangou-led company despite strong Q4 result. Cars and cargo crushed on ICG ferry Damage extensive after storm batters ro-pax heading to Dublin. APM Shipping Services eyes growth after rise in 2015 profit AP Moller-Maersk's fifth core business area turns sights to expansion with Svitzer likely first in line. Navig8 Product nears fleet finance deal UK-based owner in talks to complete funding for all its 21 new tankers. CarVal Investors linked to cape buy US owner said to have snapped up 2010-built bulker from Japan. Skou: Rate decline lies more on supply side Maersk Line CEO says demand growing, but adding more capacity is not healthy in current market. IMO's ballast water ratification fails Countries with combined fleet of 34.35% have agreed new rules so far, but 35% is required. Chemical tanker rates to come under pressure Drewry says too many ships being delivered and new players are looking to muscle in on long-haul trades. Freight rates decline lies more on the supply side Maersk Line's CEO Soren Skou says adding more capacity in this market is not healthy. SBM Offshore axing 400 more jobs Dutch FPSO owner's new cost-cutting is in addition to 3,200 redundancies last year. TEN fails to clinch suezmax sale Greek owner's attempt to offload 2002-built tanker to KS is called off. Loss-making HHI plots Oilbank IPO Korean shipbuilder linked to listing of $5.8bn refining unit instead of sell-off. Treasure unlocks value as WW ASA shines Shares in Oslo-listed Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA fly with analysts expecting further rises ahead. Kinkai Yusen orders ro-ro double Japanese owner signs for two ships at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Kyoei Tanker orders VLCC at JMU NYK-linked Japanese owner heading to domestic yard for sixth big tanker to strengthen operating base. Epic looking to trim older, smaller ships Increasing difficulty in maintaining older vessels up to oil major vetting standards prompting disposals. Epic improves results, but still ends year in the red Singapore LPG specialist slashes idle days by 38% sending time charter earnings to new record. Soft ro-ro market lowers Wilhelmsen Segment profits mixed as car carrier sets aside anti-trust provisions. New Zealand gives shipping all clear in wake of safety study Review said to have found "sound framework" in place for management of coastal navigation. Aussies behind South Korea's only order in January ASP said to have gone to HMD to replace order that failed to materialise at SPP Shipbuilding.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
NEWS FLASH: NTSB to revisit El Faro wreck in search of more evidence NEWS FLASH: USCG plans no special enforcement of container weight regulations Oakland cargo volumes recover from 2014-15 port congestion DP World grows volumes 2.4% in 2015 AA Cargo introduces enhanced tracking features G&W profits drop despite higher revenues in 2015 Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson, Lineage Logistics and Port of Houston DSV increases net revenues 4.7% in 2015 S.C. port authority initiative aims to change internal culture King Ocean renews lease at Port Everglades UPS names Abney board chairman AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic falls 7.3% in January Google scores patent for self-driving delivery trucks CBP seizes $1.6m in counterfeit products from China Halifax Port Authority upgrades web-tracking tool GT Nexus: Chief supply chain officer a rare species BNSF CEO: CP-NS merger would beget further consolidation

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016
WFS to buy aviation fueling operations at over 80 airports from ExxonMobil Expected to pay approximately $260 million, fully funded with cash-on-hand. INTERVIEW: Cepsa consolidating in Fujairah, eying new markets Looking to lease storage in Fujairah this year and decide on new port for its gradual expansion of bunker supply. GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Earnings halve since December, tonnage glut looms Earnings for VLCC shipowners have now slipped to below $50,000 per day. Istanbul bunker fuel demand weak despite premium to Novorossiisk at 3-year low Premium down to $40/mt after having progressively declined from $150-$200/mt through 2013-14 and $50-$150/mt last year. Russia to offer ship utilization subsidies from 2017: official Details under discussion with transport companies. INTERVIEW: Japan's NYK Line could lay up more Capesize ships 'Nobody happy' with state of Capesize market. Denmark's Maersk Tankers gets lift from big improvement in tanker rates Average time charter equivalent earnings rose 29% year on year.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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