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February 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL implements shipping ban on whale, shark and dolphin
  • Shipowners: Somali piracy smoulders, only deterrence will stop inflammation
  • Mega-ships up Colombo's 2015 box volume 5.7pc to 5.18 million TEU
  • Pirates seize and release Maersk 2,500-TEU ship off Nigeria
  • Biafran militants seize, then release ship to spring imprisoned leader
  • Dutch boatmen association helps secure stricken ship in Spain's Bilbao port
  • Standard & Poor's shipping study sees little to cheer about in 2016
  • Deutsche Post mulls dumping troubled DHL Global Forwarding
  • UPS seeks to beat red tape on both sides of Mexican border
  • Rotterdam port backs 3-D metal printing to make spare parts
  • Drewry: Low oil reduces once much valued benefits of slow-steaming
  • Not waiting for UN, the NTSB seeks US lithium battery regulation
  • Kenyan flower farms take lead in this year's floral peak season
  • Newcomer CargoLogicAir operates first charter freight services
  • Latin American air carriers cargo falls 8.2pc in 2015 to 4.7 billion FTK

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Maersk Group engaging in development of sustainable ship recycling in Alang
  • NISAA Business Forum 2016 to discuss key shipping, cargo & logistics issues on Feb. 26 in New Delhi
  • Shipping Ministry seeks increased allocation for waterways in Union Budget
  • APM Terminals Pipavav receives first domestic RoRo service call
  • Chennai Port effectively tackling road congestion
  • Emirates' Far East Galex service maiden vessel calls at Adani Hazira Container Terminal
  • Shipping Minister appreciates Kandla Port performance
  • Two vessels accommodated at a time at JN Port's BPCL jetty
  • Exports continue to fall in Jan.
  • India needs to prepare a roadmap to phase out agriculture export subsidies: Comm Secy
  • CTL & BHP 2016 conference & expo begins tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • S&P downgrades outlook 2016
  • 1,000 new semitrailers and swap body platforms
  • Swissport Greece acquires Skyserv Handling
  • Sing Post invests in ecommerce
  • India and Sweden collaborating in rail sector
  • Lower Saxony seaports: big plus in 2015
  • Swiss Worldcargo names new head salesman
  • Promising start for ABC
  • Last class 66 locomotives sent to UK
  • Personnel changes at Hansa Meyer Global Holding
  • Modern box terminal uplifts Ennshafen
  • Mobile app for cargo ops in Delhi
  • Europa sets up new routes to Baltics
  • Wabtec cooperates with Russian manufacturer
  • Is megaship grounding infectious?
  • WCL on expansion trail
  • Eurotunnel celebrating

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Crunch time for DryShips as debt pressure mounts
    High-stakes restructuring talks between George Economou-led DryShips and its lenders are reaching a critical stage just as the value of DryShips' stake in Ocean Rig UDW is plumbing new lows. On 15 February, DryShips threatened to "suspend principal repayments to preserve cash liquidity" during...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio bail hearing postponed
    The bail hearing for the six UK guards of Seaman Guard Ohio has been adjourned until 26 February, a seafarers' charity has told IHS Fairplay. Scheduled for today, the bail hearing was delayed because the prosecution, which does not accept the bail plea, had yet to submit...
  • New President of Kongsberg Maritime
    Egil Haugsdal follows Geir Håøy as President of Kongsberg Maritime. Haugsdal holds extensive leadership experience from KONGSBERG, and currently heads Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies. He has previous experience from KONGSBERG as Executive Vice President of Business Development and as President of Kongsberg Protech Systems. "I am delighted with the confidence...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio case could be solved within six months
    The crisis facing the crew and guards of the Seaman Guard Ohio counter-piracy ship, currently imprisoned in India, has a "good chance" of being resolved within the next six months, an Indian government policy analyst has told IHS Fairplay. However, the view from...
  • UAE pushes out Saudis, Kuwait as Europe's biggest jet fuel supplier
    European imports of jet fuel surged by 10% in 2015, the strongest growth seen in a decade, as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lost market shareto the United Arab Emirates, which is now the region's biggest supplier. Imports to Europe in 2015 were 21.9 million tonnes, up from 19.9 million tonnes the...
  • Seaman Guard Ohio crew have a 'good chance', says government analyst
    The crisis facing the crew and guards of the Seaman Guard Ohio counter-piracy ship, currently imprisoned in India, has a "good chance" of being resolved within the next six months, an Indian government policy analyst has told IHS Fairplay. However, the view from India reveals internal security concerns that will require...
  • Tough renewal for both sides of P&I equation
    The Standard Club has said it has continued to remove poor business from its books at the 2016/17 P&I renewals as it sought to limit the level of premium increases for members. The club's director of underwriting, John Reilly, told IHS Fairplay that while the renewal discussions had...
  • Box lines seek to end four-year EU cartel probe
    The European Commission has issued a call for market reaction to a series of commitments offered by leading container line operators in an attempt to settle a four-year old investigation into suspected rate fixing. Fifteen companies have signed up to the commitments, under which they...
  • Havila's revised restructuring plan fails to win required support
    A revised restructuring plan tabled by Havila Shipping has failed to win a two thirds majority of unsecured bonds by 15 February, as stipulated by the plan. Consequently, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner said in a statement it has decided to halt payments of interest and...
  • Korean ship register resumes business activity in Iran
    The Korean Register of Shipping has resumed business in Iran, following the lifting of sanctions against the Middle Eastern country in January. The classification society, which is ambitious to grow its registered tonnage, is in the process of registering 27 oil tankers belonging to Iran's national line, Islamic...
  • Vopak's Singapore LPG terminal receives first cargo
    Dutch terminal operator Vopak's LPG terminal in Singapore received its first cargo on 15 February 2016, when the VLGC Sun Aries delivered 50,000 tonnes of LPG to ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil is one of the anchor tenants of the terminal. Amid growing LPG exports from the Gulf and the US...
  • Market challenges force Hoegh LNG to rethink investment strategy
    Hoegh LNG Holdings, the listed LNG shipping company in the Oslo-based Leif Hoegh group, said it would focus on its key flotations storage and regasification unit (FSRU) business and put investment in floating LNG (FLNG) production on ice because of market conditions. "Given the overall market...
  • Malacca Strait tanker sinking leaves one crewman dead
    One crewman died and 26 were rescued by the Indonesian navy when an Indonesia-flagged chemical tanker sank in the Strait of Malacca after taking on water. The 6,703 dwt Nusantara Akbar, left the Sumatran port of Dumai and was bound for Balikpapan, also in...
  • Qube trumps Brookfield in bidding war for Australia's Asciano
    Australia's biggest container operator, Asciano announced on 16 February the Qube Holdings Consortium AUD9.05 billion (USD6.47 billion) takeover bid had the unanimous board backing, paving the way for former Patrick executive Chris Corrigan to reclaim the company and make a comeback to the Australian waterfront. The Asciano announcement came after Canadian...
  • Sembcorp Marine adjusts capex to USD71 million amid full year net losses
    Singapore-listed offshore company Sembcorp Marine will budget around SGD100 million (USD71.1 million) for capital expenditure (capex) for 2016, considering the challenging market environment. However, Tan Cheng Tat chief financial officer of Sembcorp Marine told IHS Fairplay that the capex budget will be subject to change as a result of the volatile...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton first UK ports to offer container weighing service
  • DHL ramps up operations to capitalise on booming Thai e-commerce and links with China's JD.com
  • US aircraft carrying a corpse and cash impounded in Zimbabwe
  • A toolkit on how to manage human rights in the supply chain
  • UPS thumbs-down could push CP-NS merger deal onto the buffers
  • A chief supply chain officer's salary may be high, but it's money well spent, says GT Nexus

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Ovation of the Sea set for float out
  • Thrustmaster expands waterways service locations
  • Boston Harbor Cruises "stars" in History series
  • World's largest ethane carriers to be ME-GI powered
  • NSK Ship Design develops LNG fueled fish feeder design
  • LNG fueled option for containership in-port power

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Harding nets new contract to supply lifeboats, davits
  • Inchcape Brokerage Services gains Customs RLF permit
  • Yang Ming adding new service calling South East Asian ports
  • President's 2017 budget includes $4.62 billion for Corps of Engineers
  • Trucking association taps Joyce as legislative affairs senior VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Panama Canal lock repairs pass the test
    Contractors successfully reinforce sills at Pacific entrance
  • Supramax flat on week
    Index had dipped to further lows in the week but showing signs of recovery
  • JHW orders five ethane carriers in China
    Newbuildings will be largest ethane carriers ever built. Prices to emerge.
  • Human error still causing marine insurance claims, UK Club warns
    Joint study with Solis highlights bridge communication breakdowns
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Full-year 2015 figures will paint a grim outlook for the year ahead, says MDS Transmodal
  • Antwerp the winner in Europe's northern range
    Unrivalled 7% hike in throughput figures sees Belgian port overtake Hamburg to become Europe's second-busiest box port
  • IRISL to resume northern Europe box and breakbulk services
    Germany's Peter W Lampke to pick up old agency arrangement
  • Lower demand and high stockpiling weaken China's January crude imports
    But the full-year prospects remain upbeat due to the country's strong demand for petroleum reserves
  • Suezmax tanker rates jump on strong West African demand
    Deal among four oil nations to freeze output is bearish for freight
  • Shippers welcome container line pricing finding
    FTA claims major victory for shippers
  • UK ports to offer box weighing
    DP World and Hutchison facilities to allow shippers to weigh boxes at terminal
  • Lloyd's syndicates show big appetite for fine art risks
    Competition is continuing to intensify in the fine art market, which remains profitable despite pricing pressure
  • Höegh LNG freezes FLNG projects and diverts resources to FSRU
    Focusing solely on FSRUs is financially and commercially the best strategy, company says
  • Pacific Radiance unit incorporates subsidiary
    Subsidiary to provide ship owning, ship chartering and ship management services
  • Box lines agree with Brussels to new pricing practices
    GRIs to go as European Commission seeks more freight rate transparency
  • ABS centralises global marine segment
    Dedicated market sector leaders will focus on containerships, tankers and bulk carriers
  • HMM to close $450m sale of bulk carrier business to Hanh & Co in March
    Korean private equity firm to assume $350m of HMM's debts
  • Port of Antwerp on trade mission to India
    Port authorities intend to explore further collaboration opportunities in the country
  • Port of Kiel acquires more storage space
    Warehouse has 18,500 square metres of useable floor area
  • Lunar new year holidays cast shadow over VLCC chartering
    Significant movement was stifled due to China's holidays and end of February loading programme
  • Mermaid Maritime expects net loss for 2015
    But debt levels remained low at end-2015 and measures to reduce costs and raise operating efficiency are ongoing
  • Paragon Offshore files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Company enters into Plan Support Agreement with bondholders and revolving credit agreement lenders
  • Ocean Rig loses two drilling contracts
    Owner serves notice it will seek proper compensation and predicts bleak market until 2018
  • Economou purchase of newcastlemax trio from DryShips falls through
    Nasdaq-listed owner warns it may suspend principal payments amid loan restructuring talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • GLP, Canada pension plan launch second billion-dollar Japan fund
  • Virginia volume flat in January
  • Container lines reportedly discussing new mega-alliance
  • LA-LB terminals that teamed with truckers scored best turn times
  • Major credit agency paints gloomy picture for container shipping
  • Qube Logistics wins competition to acquire top Aussie stevedore
  • SOLAS verified gross mass VGM IMO container weight
  • As spot prices drop, shippers look to curb US truck rates
  • CP to ask US regulators if voting trust would allow merger with NS
  • Japan eyes Africa port and infrastructure investments
  • TNT profit sets stage for FedEx takeover
  • Low demand, high capacity shrink profit at India coastal carrier
  • Carriers cut pricing deal with EU trust busters
  • Galex Consortium adds call at Hazira, India
  • Coast Guard begins formal El Faro investigation
  • Vehicles in booking system exempt from Manila truck ban
  • China places greater scrutiny on safety rules after Tianjin blasts

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Opec will try to halt oil supply growth
    Recent deal aims to keep production at current levels, but not cut output.
  • TIL starts up share buyback
    Oslo-listed company will pay 5% premium in first tranche of buybacks.
  • Tufton looking at tankers
    Paulo Almeida explains where the fund manager is looking to deploy its capital.
  • Nisshin Shipping panamax sale failing
    Negotiations for the sale of 2001-built vessel reportedly near to collapse, with new low benchmark ahead.
  • TEN declares dividend increase of 33%
    Greek tanker owner pushes up its payout and pledges to keep buying back its own stock at a discount.
  • Farstad writes down fleet by $127m
    Norwegian owner responds to tough markets and uncertainty over future earnings by taking big Q4 impairment hit.
  • Greek owner Gotsis tied to Varun tanker
    Eurotankers tipped to have completed its first purchase in more than a year.
  • Breaker Hariyana makes it into profit
    Alang-based ship recycler posts positive earnings between October and December, as revenue rises.
  • Fearnley Securities calls time on VLGC market super-cycle
    Finance house drops rate estimates as peak earnings period comes to an end.
  • UK P&I Club: pilot communication is the key
    Insurer says teamwork in port vital to avoid human error leading to shipping claims.
  • Pappas battle with OW enters Supreme Court
    The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the Res Cogitans test case over payments to OW Bunker.
  • Belships repeats sale and leaseback play
    Second Imabari newbuilding enters long-term charter-back contract with Japanese counterparty.
  • GRIs to be scrapped in EC competition deal
    Fifteen major owners agree to publish more transparent prices after European antitrust probe.
  • Shipping faces 'credit void', Stifel analyst says
    Offshore distress makes present squeeze worse than after financial crisis, analyst says.
  • Atlantic Offshore ties up standby ship
    Norwegian owner lines up ERRV work for Dana Petroleum that could last 200 days.
  • Fred Olsen Energy red in fourth quarter
    Newbuilding row with Hyundai Heavy enters arbitration as impairments hurt bottom line.
  • Smedegaard sells DFDS stock worth $0.9m
    Danish owner's CEO offloads 26,000 shares after exercising options on Friday.
  • Global Yatirim makes Croatian port move
    Turkish terminals operator expands its business portfolio with new investment in Dubrovnik.
  • ABG Shipyard loses $186m in Q3
    Troubled Indian shipbuilder's deficit widens as revenue almost dries up.
  • Marenave extends debt deal for tankers, boxships
    German owner can take advantage of lower repayments until 30 June as it seeks new finance agreement.
  • Bond holders rebuff second Havila package
    Oslo-listed owner ices debt payments after restructuring deal is knocked back.
  • Hoegh LNG pulls out of FLNG
    Norwegian owner says over-supplied market means it will allocate all resources to floating storage and regasification operations.
  • Deutsche dismisses shipping exit rumour
    Richard Jansen shakes off chatter the bank is primed to depart the shipping stage.
  • Ocean Rig sees two drilling rig contracts cancelled
    Economou says terminations are a reminder of the extremely challenging times facing the drilling industry.
  • Iran eyes pre-sanction oil exports to Japan
    Delegation in Tehran exploring various energy sectors including refining, LNG and petrochemicals.
  • Mermaid Maritime latest company to issue profit warning
    Thai-backed offshore vessel operator expects to make substantial provisions in the fourth quarter.
  • Wirana backs Maersk Alang scrap decision
    Cash-buyer says decision will encourage more yards to seek Hong Kong Convention compliance.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • UPS upgrades supply chain information tool

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
  • Dubai crude prices rally as producers' meeting adds to bullish sentiment
    Top producers Saudi Arabia, Russia and Venezuela held talks fueling expectations of potential action to support prices.
  • Iranian fuel oil expected to recapture share of Fujairah bunker market
    Iran may want to sell directly to owners but will likely export cargoes to Fujairah as well, says director of bunkers at Cepsa.
  • Singapore to implement new bunkering guidelines for mass flow meters June 1
    MPA expects all Singapore bunker tankers to be fitted with mass flow metering system by year end.
  • TANKERS: Asian LR rates fall below W100 for first time in 2016
    Surplus of tonnage for end-Feb and early-March loading are pushing rates down.
  • Solar panels could reduce fuel emissions: technology company
    The stand-alone solar power system can be connected to a DC load or via an inverter to an AC load.
  • TANKERS RESEND: Asian LR rates fall below W100 for first time in 2016
    Surplus of tonnage for end-Feb and early-March loading are pushing rates down.

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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
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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