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BRIEFS
March 16, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYHE Alliance to reorganise Europe service network to rationalise capacity
  • Moody's degrades HK to 'negative' as fears of Beijing meddling grow
  • IRISL's ranking jumps to 22nd place as sanctions lose their teeth
  • Hutchison's Oman port lifts million tons a in 2015, 4 ZPMC cranes arrive
  • Panalpina profit slips 0.3pc to US$88.6 million as revenue falls 16pc
  • Cambodia to speed up Phnom Penh port expansion with infrastructure
  • Virginia Ports February volume 23.9pc to 220,726 TEU after 3 month lull
  • XPO implicated in French criminal case for hiring affordable foreign drivers
  • Demand for lay-ups, warm stacking prompted by low oil prices met by GAC
  • DOJ fines 2 Maersk units US$3.6 million for defrauding Pentagon
  • Trump concedes 45pc China tariff a threat, a negotiating position
  • US regulators seek sleep apnoea tests for truckers, train drivers
  • Mega ships' economies of scale 'tell a tale of diminishing returns'
  • New Dutch-French rail shuttle marked by royal visit to France
  • Hong Kong airport reports 14.9pc drop in February cargo volumes
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 10.1pc, Chinese New Year shutdown blamed
  • Gatwick's cargo volume plunges 12pc in February to 5,628 tonnes
  • Dhaka chamber calls for quick end to air cargo ban on UK, Oz exports
  • Lufthansa Cargo summer season boasts more flights on bigger planes
  • Pilots applaud ICAO battery ban, but want it extended to frieghters

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Allcargo Logistics hosts 'Acing Africa with Allcargo'
  • Govt lists significant tax incentives for maritime sector proposed in Budget 2016-17
  • NYK Group, Weathernews & Kozo Keikaku to establish new company for joint development of next-generation shipping & logistics solutions
  • Women Custom Brokers & Freight Forwarders celebrate Women's Day by introducing themselves to Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs Sanjeev Behari
  • Maharashtra to prevent hurdles in mango exports
  • Oilmeals exports down this fiscal
  • ...recognised as 'Best Tourist Friendly Harbour'
  • Chennai Port slashes THC & haulage charges for 3 months to increase rail share between Chennai & Bangalore
  • Allcargo to set up Logistics Park in Jhajjar, Haryana
  • JICA inks pact with Centre to provide INR 4,870 cr. for Ahmedabad Metro Rail project
  • Govt likely to re-impose anti-dumping duty on import of Barium Carbonate from China
  • Legal systems as applied in India & the world (Civil & Common)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • How stable are logistics?
  • Railroad registers decreasing personal injury rate
  • Time out to emphasise business in Russia
  • 42 million t moving by blocktrain
  • RCA puts "cool express" on rails
  • Cargo handling - increasingly digital in Frankfurt
  • MOL preparing marine academy in Philippines
  • Strong shoulders for plethora of extra tasks
  • 500 new HGVs for Austrian logistics company
  • Impairments versus positive trends
  • More durable and fire-resistant airfreight containers
  • XPO supporting UK food retailer
  • Kitschler takes on leadership role in Dortmund
  • Camion Transport expanding in Schaffhausen

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Liquidation looms if Paragon bond exchange fails
    Paragon Shipping CEO Michael Bodouroglou has explicitly warned that if bondholders do not accept an offer to exchange notes for equity by the 18 March deadline, the next step may be liquidation and "zero recovery" for investors. The interest payment grace period on...
  • VLCC rates remain firm and outlook encourages, but shares languish
    Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained firm after ending last week in the region of USD90,000 per day or double the level of the week before. However, share prices of many listed tanker...
  • Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances
    Cyprus-based rig owner Songa Offshore plans to restructure its finances by offering a convertible bond, raising fresh equity and by changing the terms and conditions of existing bonds and loans, the company said in a statement. The plans call for the issue of a subordinated convertible bond of...
  • DNV GL plans a "tight ship" for a slow year
    DNV GL has warned that it must now "run a tight ship" to survive the multiple challenges facing the oil and gas and shipping industries. Speaking to the press in London recently, CEO Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that...
  • Containers - the wait is over
    Following the beaching of MSC Napoli in 2007 all the containers removed from the ship were weighed. About 660 containers had remained dry and, of these, 137 were found to be more than 3 tonnes different from the declared weight. The largest single difference was 20 tonnes, and the total weight...
  • Low bunkers, strong intra-Asia trade drive SITC profit up 19%
    Solid trade growth between China and Southeast Asia and low bunker fuel prices offset falling freight rates and revenue at Hong Kong-listed container line SITC, lifting the regional container line to a 19% net profit in 2015 compared to the...
  • Golar LNG delays FLNG work at Keppel
    Golar LNG, the LNG shipping entity in John Fredriksen's empire, is pushing back work to convert two of three LNG vessels into floating LNG vessels. In July 2014, December 2014 and July 2015, Golar LNG contracted with Singapore's Keppel Corporation to convert its existing...
  • Hanjin Shipping aims for USD420.7 million in savings to tap government fund
    Eyeing assistance from the South Korean government's shipping fund, Hanjin Shipping is planning more extensive debt restructuring to create KRW500 billion (USD420.7 million) in aggregate savings by 2021. This would be done through lay-offs and reducing other operating expenses. The company is also hoping...
  • 'K' Line decides against early charterhire cancellations
    Japanese carrier 'K' Line has told IHS Fairplay that it has eschewed early cancellations of bulk carriers on long-term charters, opting to take a slightly different route from its compatriot peers Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line. 'K' Line, which...
  • China reports notice to restart USD1.4 billion Colombo port city
    China said the investors involved in the controversial USD1.4 billion port city project in Sri Lanka were informed in a letter by the Sri Lankan government that construction on the project could recommence immediately following its suspension in March of 2015 and again in February of this year. Chinese state-media said...
  • Qube-Brookfield bid for Australia's biggest container terminal gets the nod
    Qube Holdings and Brookfield Infrastructure won the approval of Asciano to jointly acquire Australia's largest container terminal business, Patrick, for AUD2.915 billion (USD2.17 billion) on 15 March 2016. Asciano announced the new deal to the Australian stock exchange as part of an AUD12 billion takeover and carve up of its port...
  • Singapore bunker sales down in February
    Singapore's bunker sales for February 2016 has fallen to 3.5 million tonnes, down 16% from January's sales volume of 4.2 million tonnes, based on the preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). However, the sales volume in February 2016 was a 3% year-on-year (y/y) increase from 3.4...
  • More shipping companies seek to drop public listings
    Greece's Dragnis family is seeking to buy the remaining ships of Goldenport Holdings, a company the family took public on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. It is the third public shipping company to opt for privatisation in the past three months. In...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Scottish whisky shippers on the rocks as dock workers at Grangemouth launch strike
  • Disaster predicted at Rotterdam from new container weight verification regime
  • Analysis - how long before CMA CGM heads to the stock market?
  • Australian logistics giant Asciano to be broken up in $6.8bn takeover
  • Lufthansa eyes Iranian market
  • US Army truck test could accelerate autonomous driving
  • XPO Logistics UK plans to offer 120 apprenticeships
  • CARU Containers acquires Fine Link in Shanghai and Hong Kong

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Vard gets LOI for four expedition cruise ships
  • GulfMark settles dispute over newbuild Jones Act PSVs
  • Maersk units to pay $3.6 million civil penalty
  • IHI sheds stake in Brazilian shipyard EAS
  • Optimarin wins "potentially huge" BWTS agreement
  • Celebrity Cruises to acquire Galapagos operator
  • Kawasaki and Shell team on liquefied hydrogen ships
  • Fatigue blamed in tanker grounding

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Icelandair boosting service to Portland International Airport
  • Mitsui celebrates groundbreaking of Philippine merchant marine academy
  • Coast Guard honors man for saving drowning teen
  • Department of Transportation announces infrastructure project financing program
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets vessel maintenance contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Maersk takes over Danish broker Lanic
    The pair will focus on synergies in dry bulk amid dire market
  • VLCC spot rates surge on discharge delays in Asia
    Delays in Asia tighten up the spot market for the big 2m barrel crude tankers, although charterers managed to shave a few dollars off vessel earning power on Tuesday
  • Charterers and owners must work together to resolve chemtanker age impasse
    Charterers demand young ships, but owners are not paid enough by charterers to invest significantly in modern chemical tankers
  • TEN posts sharp increase in profits
    Tanker market to stay 'in healthy territory' says Tsakos
  • Maritime industry joins push to curb illegal wildlife trade
    Buckingham Palace Declaration targets hotspot routes and ports used by traffickers
  • Little joy for owners in charter market
    Feeder sector the only bright spark in an otherwise gloomy affair
  • Liberia calls for ballast water treatment systems extension
    Proposal to change recently agreed IMO Assembly resolution amending compliance dates opposed by Japan
  • Supramax rates near two-month highs on rising cargo demand
    Market gains optimism on the back of increased steel and cement shipments
  • Bumi Armada takes legal action against Woodside for contract termination
    Malaysian company looking to claim damages from Woodside in Australian court
  • INTTRA calls for more preparedness ahead of box weighing rule
    Shippers seek clarity on cut-off dates for VGM submission, INTTRA says
  • IBIA joins Trident Alliance in raising concerns over global sulphur cap
    Both organisations to push jointly for full compliance with sulphur limits across industry
  • HMM swings to loss
    Carrier debt ratio hits 2,007%
  • MOL appoints chief country representatives for Asia and Oceania
    New positions allow MOL to tailor transportation services to meet respective countries' needs
  • Sinotrans Shipping losses widen to $81.5m
    Group to enter liquefied natural gas Arctic shipping business in order to diversify risk
  • China Cosco appoints Deng Huangjun as new chief financial officer
    Mr Deng is also deputy managing director at Cosco Pacific
  • Moody's downgrades Adani Abbot Point Terminal
    Pressure in coal sector could see more counterparty contracts not renewed or subject to early termination

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • XPO strengthens position in UK retail sector
  • Despite low diesel prices, UPS invests in natural gas stations, tractors
  • Shipper coalition urges PMA, ILWU to begin contract extension talks
  • Flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi suspends KCS intermodal service
  • US Coast Guard downplays SOLAS confusion to Congress
  • Japan sets SOLAS container weight error margin
  • Cochin harbor trucker strike ends
  • Rickmers posts higher revenue, earnings - and bottom line loss
  • Russia preps containerized rail corridors from Far East to China
  • Newark mayor seeks federal investigation of ILA hiring
  • Allcargo Logistics plans new inland hub in India
  • Alibaba logistics unit lands $1.5 billion in fundraising drive
  • Automated freight rate platforms reel in big names

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Gener8 Maritime delivers in-line result
    New York-listed tanker owner reports $45.5m in net income, just as analysts predicted.
  • CLdN inks order for up to six ro-ros in Croatia
    European shortsea specialist books two firm ships at Uljanik and four options.
  • GulfMark settles PSV spat with BAE Systems
    Agreement ends arbitration over delayed vessels and frees offshore vessel owner from capital commitments.
  • Leadership change at Odfjell Terminals
    Tank storage arm of Norwegian chemical tanker owner appoints Vopak's Erkelens as CEO.
  • Anchor-handler scrapping fell in 2015
    Figures from Banchero Costa reveal the need for more vessels to be sent to breakers to balance weak market.
  • Golar LNG Partners downgraded by DNB
    MLP sees rating cut after spike in market value since late January.
  • Detained boxship to be scrapped
    Veteran Greek vessel that lost power off France has reached the end of the road.
  • Seanergy eyes acquisition opportunities
    Bulker owner says quality tonnage is available at historically low prices as it swings to 2015 loss.
  • Lindblad adds $45m to Credit Suisse loan
    Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group extends credit facility as it falls to loss in fourth quarter.
  • GasLog adds an extra $100m to shelf
    New York-listed LNG owner takes shelf filing in line with MLP.
  • Tsakos Energy: best result this decade
    New York-listed tanker owner rides strong market to a fivefold increase in annual net income.
  • VLCC rates race to 'pretty exciting' levels
    No reason for this market not to remain tight, Paddy Rodgers says.
  • Global Ship Lease buys bonds worth $28.4m
    New York-listed boxship owners completes offer to repurchase notes in order to cut its debt.
  • Fatigue blamed for Canadian tanker grounding
    Master ordered port turn but helmsman continued to apply starboard rudder, accident report finds.
  • Celebrity snaps up Galapagos cruise duo
    Royal Caribbean brand buys vessels to expand operations to the famous islands.
  • HMM's 2015 loss hits $525m
    Restructuring Korean shipowner racked up large part of annual deficit in final quarter.
  • Post 2000 built boxship brace heading for scrap
    Containership pair sold for demolition in Bangladesh, sources say.
  • Uni-Tankers looks to grow after refinancing
    Chemical tanker owner strikes debt reduction deal with Danske Bank and gets $30m cash injection.
  • IHI pulls out of Brazilian yard
    Japanese group transfers all of its equity in shipbuilder to domestic shareholders.
  • Greek fleet growth continues at troubled time
    New high of of 4,092 vessels seen in 2015, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee figures show.
  • Pacific Basin keeps eye on distressed deals
    Bulker owner says inflection point will come from unexpected factors as latest downturn drags beyond 1970s and 1980s depression.
  • Faulty piping caused Istra Ace spill
    US Coast Guard's investigation reveals reason behind leak of heavy fuel in Los Angeles.
  • Seaspan yard wins $49m newbuild finance
    Canadian shipbuilder receives state cash to construct research and supply ships.
  • Shetland Line loses $18m ferry case
    Scottish owner had sued government over award of £243m contract to Serco in 2012.
  • Marathon drops down inland marine business to MLP
    The fourth largest refiner in the US to receive $600m worth of stock for tug and barge fleet.
  • Singapore container volumes continue to slide
    Weak Asia-Europe trade and liner alliances shake-up take their toll on box throughput.
  • China seeks more crude oil imports from Nigeria
    Potential boost for suezmax tankers as China looks to increase imports from West Africa.
  • YZJ passed on 40% of orders over payment terms
    Chinese shipbuilder said to have adopted "unwavering stance" in face of weak shipping markets.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Teijin Aramid partners with MACRO Industries
  • UPS invests in compressed natural gas tractors, fueling stations
  • IBIA joins forces with Trident Alliance
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Peru to fully open market to U.S. beef exports
  • CARU Containers acquires Chinese container trader
  • Newark, N.J. mayor asks for federal investigation into longshore hiring
  • Trade protectionism becomes a dominant theme in presidential campaign
  • Transportation stocks rebound after rocky start to 2016
  • MOL car carrier suspected of leaking fuel in LA harbor
  • Maersk experiments with drones for deliveries, inspections
  • HMM commences China Thailand Express
  • Florida increases funding for port projects
  • Port of Virginia box volume soars 24% in February
  • U.S. import, export prices decline in February
  • VersaCold to acquire refrigerated road transport company
  • BNSF aims to help shippers find shovel-ready industrial properties
  • Troy Container Line launches new services
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL
  • Executive Moves: ILWU, Port of Seattle and Americold
  • Ag shipper associations support USCG's stance on container weight regulations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 15, 2016
  • Ireland: Suppliers, ships liable to fines up to Eur12.7 million for breach of MARPOL Annex VI
    Offenses under EU sulfur regulations liable to fines up to Eur300,000.
  • Platts acquires Commodity Flow
    The purchase helps extend Platts trade flow analytical capabilities.
  • TRADER NOTE: London-based KPI Bridge Oil bunker trader relocates to Denmark
    The Dane says returning will help him be closer to clients.
  • TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa offers 15,000 mt fuel oil for Mar 29-31
    Tender closes March 15.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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