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October 13, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Major shipping lines to raise rates in October and November
  • Empty Hanjin boxes cause space problems at S California ports
  • USWC ports reconsider conventional wisdom that bigger is better
  • China's BRICS trade pact proposal stokes fears of flood of Chinese imports
  • Wilhelmsen unveils a digital, cloud-based, autoboiling water dosing solution
  • Sterling's decline after Brexit drives up UK export truck rates 16pc
  • Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Alang to boost sustainable ship recycling
  • As ships get bigger, tugs and towing gear must also increase in size
  • Auditor: EU maritime spending wasteful, ineffective and 'incoherent'
  • British government says Brexit will broaden nation's global horizons
  • Survival of Boeing 747 depends on Russia's AirBridgeCargo
  • World air cargo up 3.9pc in August, Asia-Pacific up 2.8pc, Europe up 6.6pc
  • Trials of new cold chain cargo facility start at Bengaluru airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • ATA Freight, India celebrates 20th anniversary
  • COSCO Shipping a key participant
  • IRClass opens office in Alang
  • Teamleader Logistics gets coveted award for logistics management
  • DP World Mundra achieves new high in operational excellence
  • NMPT donates bus as part of CSR
  • Ease of Doing Business in India - A long way to go
  • Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Consumption increasing
  • Pharmaceuticals forwarder upgrades entire fleet
  • Alliance for LNG services in North America
  • Managing a new global distribution centre
  • New transport facility in the centre of Portugal
  • Doyle to lead customer success at US TMS company
  • Two US aircraft lessors change ownership structure
  • India: Two new railway lines for Odisha
  • New team members to lead Kalmar in the Americas
  • From Silver Green to Silver Sea
  • Tenth B747-8F for Airbridge Cargo Airlines
  • New and qualified supplier
  • Korean Register mourns its leader
  • ICTSI Basra terminal inaugurated
  • Office and warehouse in Miami
  • New export cargo customers facility unveiled in Dubai
  • G&W's railroad to operate terminal near Panama City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • FMC hits WWL with USD1.5 million bid-rigging fine
  • Hanjin ships on bareboat charters should not be seized, argues law professor
  • JERA to acquire EDF Trading's coal and freight businesses
  • Port terminals face margin pressure due to multiple shipping industry headwinds
  • Seoul amends ports construction statute
  • Mermaid Maritime takes hit on service, charter rates to retain client
  • Swissco units in arbitration with charterer and shipbuilder, stocks remain suspended
  • MOL seals coal shipping contract with Shikoku Electric Power

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Shipping industry could face $35bn write-off, as NYK's impairment loss is likely to trigger review by lines
  • Technology and upfront payments is the way out of shipping's vicious circle, says Maersk
  • Extra ships slow to book via Panama Canal as Suez tries to lure back traffic with rebates
  • FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year
  • China and UK agree on unlimited number of freighter flights
  • Top of the chain: the best logistics countries
  • 'Talk about corruption if you want to combat it', forwarders advised

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Another probe into misconduct at Kings Point
  • Wight Shipyard wins $7.7 million passenger ferry order
  • New DFDS RO/ROs to set new eco design standards
  • Master Marine delivers Z-drive towboat to Marquette
  • Converting a vessel for a new market in days
  • Fairbanks Morse diesels for new USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter
  • Plans for Saudi mega yard move ahead

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • China's deteriorating fuel demand stands out in product tanker markets
    Spot market focuses on hurricane damage in US amid falling earnings
  • Sovcomflot and Swire continue co-operation despite ending offshore joint venture
    Russian tanker giant attributes move to decision to acquire two PSVs
  • Work starts on $130m Iraqi terminal expansion
    ICTSI-controlled terminal at port of Umm Qasr to have 600 metres quay and 50 hectares yard area
  • 2M plans resumption of transpacific string
    Revised TP1/Maple service to set sail later this month, as MSC quashes suspension reports
  • IMO's low-sulphur cap is potential catalyst for US oil export boom
    Increase in the use of suezmaxes for US crude exports to Asia, according to McQuilling
  • Hanjin collapse highlights vulnerability of supply chains
    Korean line's bankruptcy likely to accelerate ongoing processes of shippers to reduce costs and risk by shortening supply chains
  • MOL orders coal carrier from Imabari Shipbuilding
    Vessel expected to be delivered in first half of 2020
  • Enough about load factors, says Cosco Shipping president
    Price rivalry has led to lower service quality and damaged customer relationships, says Wang Min
  • PSA invests in China's rail container terminals
    Takes 15% stake in inland multimodal facilities
  • Swissco suspends stock trading after halting payment to noteholders
    Offshore provider will form a debt restructuring plan but maintains it can still stay afloat from business operations
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off US employees
    Move not related to court-led receivership, Hanjin says
  • Samsung Heavy Industries wins $220m tanker order
    Deal comprises two 113,000 dwt tankers and two 157,000 dwt tankers
  • MHI mulls fate of cruiseship business after losses
    Committee formed to evaluate viability of continuing with cruiseship projects after AIDA setbacks
  • Newbuild prices expected to fall further in 2017
    Chemical tanker market can overcome excess tonnage in a couple of years, says Aurora Tankers head Kenny Rogers
  • Moody's concerned about German banks' shipping loans risk
    Exposure to industry in midst of downturn is significantly higher than that of their European peers
  • Kalmar clinches terminal tractor order from Gulftainer
    Deliveries scheduled between October and the first quarter of 2017
  • Singapore boosts maritime co-operation with Norway
    Around 10 co-operation agreements were signed between institutions and industries participants from both countries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Thousands of Hanjin boxes still stranded outside LA-LB port
  • PSA leaps into China's intermodal rail network
  • Savannah channel reopens to commercial traffic
  • Bain Capital invests in load-tracking tech firm FourKites
  • US eases truck driver testing rules for veterans
  • DP World lifts productivity at Mundra terminal
  • New route opens to handle growing China-Russia truck trade
  • New bridge cuts time from Santos to heart of Brazil
  • UPS extends global premium express package service
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Eukor settle US price-fixing case
  • Moody's: Shipping downturn endangers German banks
  • Idle container ship fleet grows in Hanjin aftermath
  • China's export growth to fall, imports to rise, economist forecasts
  • Terminals face margin pressure due to multiple headwinds

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Ultrapetrol chief executive resigns
    Damian Scokin replaced by chairman Ojea Quintana at struggling shipowner.
  • Navios sued over preferred share deal
    Class-action litigation by investor claims exchange offer is 'coercive'.
  • Stretched shipowner scuttled bulker
    Intent to cast away vessel leaves principal of Turkish shipping group exposed to large cargo claims.
  • Algoma sells land for lakers' financing
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings.
  • Canada's Algoma swaps land for lakers
    Great Lakes-focused bulker owner says property sale will help finance newbuildings
  • Ruperti strikes deal to end Novoship battle
    Venezuelan businessman reaches full settlement with SCF Group-controlled tanker owner.
  • ICBC: shipping a good way to spend money
    Expanding Chinese lessors win thumbs up from traditional shipping banks, TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Hong Kong hears.
  • 'No magic solution' to newbuild finance
    But Keystone lawyer Simon Murfitt says there are still options for owners looking to fund new vessels.
  • 3,000 creditors lodge Hanjin Shipping claims
    Collapsed owner reveals list of those seeking to recover cash, with potentially more to come.
  • Wilhelmsen sees significant openings
  • Fish freed as cargoship hits sea farm
    Estonian vessel makes contact with steel cages off Denmark.
  • CSCL plans to sell stock worth $1.79bn
    China Shipping Group will take part in the share issue to increase its stake to 43.25%.
  • Otto Marine buying back $51m notes issue
    Deal is part of offshore owner's delisting from Singapore exchange.
  • Indian bulker under Australian scrutiny
    Local authorities investigate a Chowgule-owned ship over unpaid wages and dire onboard conditions.
  • Swissco cannot pay interest on notes
    Singapore offshore shipping group invites investors to form steering committee as it eyes vessel sales.
  • PSV rates hit £10,000 per day
    Earnings quadrupled in the North Sea after the UK sold out of tonnage.
  • Hanjin Shipping axes 127 US staff
    Korean owner's bankruptcy leads to jobs losses at New Jersey base.
  • CBI to spend $3.8bn on LNG carriers
    Little known investment company has plans to order up to 20 LNG carriers at South Korean yards.
  • Hanjin can't charge for undelivered cargo
    US judge says Korean owner will not be able to seek payment for boxes it could not get to final destination.
  • PGS expects slight dip in profit
    Norwegian survey ship player also says revenue likely down in Q3, but hails strong performance.
  • Globus reveals reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Samsung Heavy bags Viken tanker foursome
    Korean yard adds to recent LNG orders with deals for aframax and suezmax tonnage.
  • Mermaid rate haircut saves Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.
  • Globus Maritime announces reverse stock split ratio
    US-listed Greek bulker owner looks to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • Mermaid forced to take haircut to save Saudi IRM deal
    Thai-backed offshore contractor retains long-term contract, but at greatly reduced charter rate.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Containership values plunge even further after Hanjin's bankruptcy filing
    Containership values are plunging and other liner companies could write down the value of their container shipping businesses as Japan's la...
  • Spectre orders 737 freighter conversions
    Spectre Air Capital, an aircraft lease-finance firm, said it has ordered 15 Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 passenger planes to be converted to ...
  • FourKites secures $13m in Series A funding
    Real-time truckload tracking and visibility startup FourKites has secured $13 million in Series A funding, the company said in a statement....
  • New federal rule simplifies CDL process for vets
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday will officially publish a final rule amending its commercial driver's license (...
  • Commentary: 'The Amazon Effect' and Operation New Hope
    American Shipper's IT Editor Eric Johnson gave a presentation at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Roundtable in...
  • Fleet adds credit card payment function to forwarding platform
    The online marketplace for freight forwarding services Fleet this week said it has added a new booking and payment function. The new featu...
  • ITC to update assessment of U.S. import constraints
    The U.S. International Trade Commission has started to update its report on the effects of significant U.S. import restraints, such as tari...
  • Sun Terminals worker killed in truck collision at Port Everglades
    A Sun Terminals employee was killed in truck collision at Port Everglades Monday, according to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff'...
  • ARC welcomes its newest U.S.-flag ro/ro ship
    American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier (ARC) welcomed its newest U.S.-flag RoRo ship, the Patriot , to its fleet on Friday during a ceremony at ...
  • Home improvement product maker taps CEVA for distribution services in Italy
    Home improvement product maker Leroy Merlin has tapped CEVA Logistics for warehouse and distribution services in Italy, CEVA said in a stat...
  • Executive Moves: Globe Express Services, BSM and Cargotec
    Globe Express Services has named David Bennett president of the Americas. Bennett, a 30-year industry veteran, had previously held senior ...
  • Port of Tema undergoes $1.5b expansion
    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) said Tuesday construction commenced on the $1.5 billion expansion project at the Port of Tema...
  • Mallory Alexander expands in South Florida
    Mallory Alexander International Logistics is expanding in Miami, Fla., the company said in a statement. The Memphis, Tenn.-based third-par...
  • BMW expands parts distribution deal with K + N
    The BMW Group is expanding its spare parts transportation and distribution services contract with Kuehne + Nagel, the Swiss-based third-par...
  • Cathay Pacific launches new cargo service to Australia
    Cathay Pacific is launching a new cargo service to Australia starting Nov. 21, subject to governmental approval, the company said in a stat...
  • DOT grants help two non-profits with hazmat training
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded $1 million to two non-pr...
  • FAA hits Amazon with another hazmat penalty
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Amazon.com for al...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel exports rise as economy picks up in Canada, Mexico
    The American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) said Tuesday the United States exported 812,011 net tons of steel in August, a 10 per...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2016
  • Oil weakens as OPEC-led effort encounters challenges
    NYMEX November crude settled down 61 cents at $50.18/b. ICE December Brent settled 60 cents lower at $51.81/b.
  • Bunkering resumes in Savannah; Coast Guard opens port on a limited basis
    The port is open to one-way traffic during daylight hours only
  • Russia prepared to freeze crude output, but cut no longer necessary: Putin
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the country is prepared to freeze output at current levels in the event of OPEC agreeing a deal to do the same
  • Med-North HSFO spread narrows amid recovery in Med cargoes
    The November Med-North spread was pegged at minus $2.25/mt, up by $0.25/mt on the day.
  • World Fuel Services leads list of Hanjin bunker market creditors
    Hanjin creditors list details claim of $21.7 million by World Fuel Services
  • FEATURE: Oil majors limp out of Q3 as price recovery beckons
    * Focus on breakevens amid poor earnings * Cost cutting, cash flow health seen key * New pain from refining margin slump
  • Bomin Linde to charter world's largest LNG bunker barge
    The company will charter the vessel from shipowner Bernhard Schulte through its joint venture with Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta from late 2018.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Lloyd's Register exec: LNG bunker market is developing more slowly than expected
    The use of LNG as a marine fuel is now forecast to account for at least 11% of the deepsea vessel fuel mix closer to 2040 rather than 2030 due to the weak global economic climate
  • FUTURES: Oil futures stay rangebound as OPEC talks continue
  • Rebound in freight rates slowing down dry bulk demolition activity
    the rebound in freight rates has pushed down demolition volumes in Q3 to a quarter of what was recorded in Q1
  • OPEC makes progress on freeze agreement, with Russia ready to commit
    Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil agree to be part of the oil production freeze

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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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MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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