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BRIEFS
March 17, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rate by US$400/TEU April 1
  • Shanghai fell 25.4pc in February to 2.41 million TEU, Singapore off 7.7pc
  • Argentina coast guard sinks Chinese trawler in hot pursuit for poaching
  • UN's July 1 box weigh-in rule lacks enforcement in Europe and US
  • CMA CGM levies US$10 per box after Congo inspection fee imposed
  • China advances rail and containership deals with Iranian authorities
  • Irish GDP up 7.8pc in 2015, emerges from worst-ever recession
  • HK'S U-Freight's China Customs navigation featured at Atlanta March 30
  • Rotterdam redirects 4 kilometres of Betuwe Route to improve flow
  • NYK, Weatherners, Kozo Keikaku JV to develop next-gen shipping
  • Optimarin lands deal for ballast systems for 46 Carisbrooke ships
  • Beijing's private Okay Airways announces commitment for twelve B737s
  • Philippine Airlines orders six A350-900s to fly to New York
  • DHL, Posti & Bring to offer B2C parcel delivery in Nordics, Baltics
  • Air cargo needs to be quicker and slicker to demonstrate added value
  • IATA and Lufthansa expect air cargo help, not hindrance from Berlin

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Diminishing economies of scale seen from new generation of megaships
  • DNV GL, Gard & The Swedish Club work together to help reduce anchor losses
  • IRClass Academy's seminar on Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling on Friday
  • NISAA conducts its annual Business Forum 2016 with grandeur
  • Chennai Port repeats record performance in container handling
  • Chennai-Colombo regular RoRo service flagged off
  • India & Iran all set to finalise Chabahar port development project
  • JSW Infrastructure & South West Port consortium win mechanisation project of EQ-1, 2, 3 berths at Paradip Port on BOT basis
  • AMTOI Day celebrated with gusto
  • CONCOR's Kathuwas MMLP to be inaugurated on March 19
  • NACFS conference on AEO & Ease of Doing Business in New Delhi on Friday
  • Sugar mills sign export deals

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Salty waters meet fresh waters
  • Less railfreight for DB
  • Electrification of India's northern railway proceeding
  • Hello, can you read me Osis?
  • New major shareholders for wagon hire company
  • Uneasy times for Global Ports
  • Air Seychelles ups Jo'burg service again
  • TGW expands executive board
  • Rhenus inaugurates Frankfurt south hub
  • MOL to appoint chief country representatives
  • Cool Canadian enhancing cross-border business
  • New service in the South Pacific
  • IAG Cargo flies for "DB the Man" exhibition
  • Nile Dutch swallows Safmarine MPV's services
  • Camion Transport scoops up two Zünd divisions
  • Legal expert to chair Baca

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Modest growth for dry bulk on the cards in 2016
    The dry bulk market is expected to enjoy modest growth of 0.5% year-on-year for 2016, according to Luciana Salles, principal analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade. She highlighted that the...
  • Vard branches into cruise ship construction
    Vard, the Norwegian offshore services and specialised vessel builder in Italy's Fincantieri group, says it has signed a letter of intent to build four expedition-type cruise vessels of about 10,000 gt for Ponant, the French expedition cruise operator owned by the Pinault family. The...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine restructuring going smoothly, minister reports
    South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk has assessed that restructuring efforts at beleaguered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) are progressing smoothly. HMM, South Korea's second-biggest shipping company, has been selling assets and renegotiating charters as it works...
  • Creditors to lower interest rate for STX O&S
    The creditors of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) are planning to cut their interest rates to help the company survive. Sources from STX O&S told IHS Fairplay that the shipbuilder's banks plan to drop interest rates to 1% from the current 3%...
  • Mombasa adds half a million teu of new capacity to deal with congestion woes
    Kenya's Port of Mombasa completed phase 1 of its Mombasa Port Development Project (MPDP) increasing the capacity of the large congested east African port by 550,000 teu. The USD217 million Japan-funded project to build the Kipevu container terminal took four years to build. It includes three...
  • South Korea re-enters container leasing business
    South Korea has made a second attempt to establish a domestic container leasing business with logistics firm City Airport, Logis and Travel (CALT), a joint venture between Korea International Trade Association and a Chinese...
  • Last Australian-crewed oil tanker sails for Singapore
    The last in a fleet of five Australian-managed and -crewed fuel tankers has left the country's coastal trade for Singapore, never to return. British Fidelity, a 29,335 gt Isle of Man-flagged product tanker built in 2003, has been working the Australian coast for multinational BP, carrying fuel...
  • Reorganised China Merchants Group appoints new leadership
    China Merchants Group, after taking over Sinotrans & CSC in December 2015, has selected two new vice-presidents. Li Xiaopeng, general manager of China Merchants Group, and Zhao Huxiang, president of Sinotrans & CSC, were both appointed as vice-presidents of the new China Merchants Group by China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration...
  • Seaborne coal import to settle at 903 million tonnes in 2016
    Global seaborne import of steam coal is estimated to drop 6 million tonnes year on year to 903 million tonnes in 2016, according to Scott Dendy, director of IHS Coal. Speaking at the recent IHS Maritime & Trade briefing event, he explained that the drop is closely linked to declining coal...
  • US eases Cuba sanctions on box carriers
    The Obama Administration has made it easier for vessels trading in the US to add Cuba to their itinerary. The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on 15 March announced it will begin allowing vessels to transport authorised cargo originating in the US...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Amazon air freight plan a wake-up call: improve standards or customers will become competitors
  • Alert to forwarders of high financial risks of accepting 'freehand' shipments for a small fee
  • More service cuts announced as fleet of idle containerships hits record level
  • Indonesia logistics industry stays bullish despite falling volumes and port development gridlock
  • Japan Post Holdings on acquisition trail, and not just logistics
  • 'Someone is going to die': experts warn lawmakers over self-driving cars
  • China in transition

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Responders extinguish Bayou Sorrel platform fire
  • Swedish Club analysis gives new insights into P&I claims
  • VIDEO: Argentine Coast Guard sinks Chinese trawler
  • Tidewater draws $600 million maximum from revolver
  • $1.5 million penalty and ship ban in pollution case
  • Administration won't open up Atlantic for offshore drilling
  • Another Suda liftboat set for delivery
  • Engine for first ethane fueled LEG carrier passes TAT

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Harley Marine Services earns Coast Guard honor
  • CKYHE Alliance members plan service network changes
  • Weather forces Coast Guard to perform helicopter rescue
  • Mitsui vessel autopilot system shows energy savings during test
  • Port association schedules annual spring conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • MAIB finds multiple errors in Hoegh Osaka grounding
    Faulty equipment, inaccurate cargo weights and miscommunication contributed to vessel's list and grounding
  • UK Chamber of Shipping's new president to pledge action on safety
    Shell's Grahaeme Henderson to deliver speech at UK Chamber of Shipping's AGM
  • MR tanker rates remain soft amid product stockpiles
    But LR rates recover on naphtha flows
  • CSCL in management reshuffle
    Senior executives with financial background are taking the helm
  • View from the Bridge: Robbert van Trooijen
    The chief executive of Maersk's merged Asian operations refuses to see only negatives in the market and wants to make the most of 2M's lead
  • Idle box fleet nears record highs
    With overcapacity and weak demand expected to continue throughout 2016, lines will have little choice but to lay up yet more ships
  • Suezmax and aframax rates continue March rally
    Singapore time-charter demand continues, as 20 vessels are fixed with storage options
  • Cobelfret orders six ro-ro workhorses
    Latest order follows contracts for two larger ro-ro vessels at Hyundai Mipo last year
  • BV cuts ship design review time by 40% in software trial
    CSSC ship design arm reports time savings in initial trial on bulk carrier design
  • TEN remains bullish on core tankers market
    But Greece-based owner 'a believer' in gas for longer term
  • Yang Ming and RCL to expand slot exchange and vessel chartering services
    Co-operation aims to enhance competitiveness and cut costs
  • Odfjell Terminals to get new chief executive
    Frank Erkelens will join the company on May 1, 2016
  • Panama establishes maritime co-operation ties with Egypt
    Egyptian authorities plan to make maritime transportation sector one of the country's key economic pillars
  • IHI unit to exit stake in Brazilian shipyard
    Transaction expected to be done in mid-April 2016
  • Ponant eyes Vard cruiseship quartet
    Each ship will be able to hold 180 passengers in 92 cabins along with 110 crew
  • Gener8 closes 2015 with a bang
    Stock remains a laggard with company expected to take delivery of an additional 12 VLCCs in 2016

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Goodman takes control of Brazil logistics property platform
  • E-commerce lifts FedEx revenue 8 percent, costs cut into profit
  • A president Trump would face Herculean task of abolishing NAFTA
  • NileDutch strengthens West Africa presence with acquisition
  • Container lines can add Cuba port call to US services
  • Brazil beef exports show early-year muscle
  • Idle container ship capacity hits record high
  • Ensenada port grabs Mexico-bound cargo from LA-LB
  • Cosco Pacific tipped to bag Greek state rail operator
  • Slide show: Key takeaways from TPM 2016
  • Chennai Port offers rail incentives to ease truck woes
  • Mombasa completes new terminal to aid productivity
  • LA-LB truck turn times stuck in low gear

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • NileDutch buys up Safmarine MPV
    Operator picks up Maersk's Europe-to-West Africa multipurpose ship services and operations from rival.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells shares; backers buy
    New York-listed shipowner says company directors and Lolli-Ghetti family could spend $15m in public offering.
  • China Merchants Group tied to Baltic bid
    State-run conglomerate reportedly among suitors for London shipping marketplace.
  • Gener8 to take a 'hard look' at dividend
    Chief financial officer wonders if payout will be valued as he gives colourful view on tough finance market.
  • Former RS Platou investors seek Clarksons stock sales
    Peter Anker among those selling shares in shipbroker after the end of lock-in period.
  • Confidence takes Teekay Offshore higher
    Teekay spinoff's stock up 48% so far this week as jitters over liquidity gap fade.
  • Stock prices and special sauce block tanker mergers
    Peter Georgiopoulos wants to consolidate tanker market but says it is presently difficult.
  • Poland plots shipbuilding revival
    Finance ministry introducing new tax breaks to boost domestic industry.
  • Island wins green light from bondholders
    Norwegian owner ready to move forward with its debt restructuring after unanimous approval.
  • RollDock acquires L&T newbuilding
    Dutch heavylift owner adds semi-submersible unit from Indian shipbuilder, bringing its fleet to seven.
  • Qingdao sells six tugs to Svitzer alliance
    Collaboration between Chinese port and Danish company takes shape with $31.7m S&P deal.
  • Minister: HMM restructuring on track
    Kim Young-suk says Korean owner's refinancing backed by watchdog and major creditor.
  • Neepa starts Bangladesh to India run
    Multipurpose Harbour-1 inaugurates service from PCT to seven Indian ports.
  • Iran says first oil to Greece due this month
    Oil ministry executive says important deal will move forward despite rumours of restrictions.
  • Major management reshuffle at CSCL
    Restructuring Chinese company replaces chief executive, chairman and investment strategy committee.
  • Ceyhan ready to load Kurdish crude again
    Greek suezmax docks in Turkish port to lift cargo after stoppage ends.
  • Boxship crews told to watch their step
    Survey conducted by the Swedish Club finds that 60% of falls and slips on vessels occur on containerships.
  • TAS AHTS delivery refused over "quality issues"
    Malaysian builder gears up for legal fight after two completed $13.5m ships rejected by buyer.
  • Paragon maintains Nasdaq listing after share split
    Greek bulker owner regains compliance with US exchange's $1 price requirement.
  • BW Group hires Bonfils to lead bulker drive
    Nordic Bulk Carriers founder joins Singaporean group as it seeks first foothold in dry cargo market.
  • d'Amico fixes $250m of new credit
    Italian tanker owner completes funding for $755m newbuilding drive begun in 2012.
  • Higher rates boost Nordic's annual profit
    Danish chemical tanker owner posts sharp earnings increase in line with its forecast.
  • Cosco mulls bid for Greece's rail company
    Chinese giant looking to establish European land transportation network following Piraeus port takeover.
  • Tsakos set for 'major strategic transaction' and FSRU move
    Chief executive says deal on subjects and LNG carrier may be converted.
  • Hyundai Heavy hit by $100m tax bill
    Korean yard considering review of big demand from authorities.
  • Maersk Line tries for $400 Europe rise
    Danish containership giant hiking fees from Asia next month.
  • Cochin Shipyard eyes repair facility
    Indian IPO candidate wants to invest $142m in new plant.
  • Swire Shipping to boost Port Moresby coverage
    Hong Kong shipowner looks to improve coverage of Papua New Guinea with enhanced service.
  • Tidewater taps revolving credit facility
    Offshore vessel operator says move intended to enhance the company's liquidity position.
  • Vard poised for luxury cruiseship orders
    Struggling Norwegian shipbuilder sings LOI for four luxury expedition cruise vessels.
  • Briese Schiffahrts pleads guilty over oil pollution
    German shipowner's vessel banned from US waters for five years as part of punishment.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Transportation industry leaders vow to fight wildlife trafficking
  • Ethiopian Airlines Cargo returns to Brussels Airport
  • German 3PL opens third DC in Netherlands
  • MarAd, U.S. Transcom warn about Merchant Marine decline
  • XPO grows logistics business in UK
  • U.S. steel exports see mixed results in January
  • Executive Moves: Reading & Northern Railroad, ICC Logistics Services and Long Beach Harbor Commission
  • Commerce finds dumping of hot-rolled steel imports
  • Two German ocean carriers fined for oil dumping
  • Sohar Port takes delivery of four post-Panamax cranes
  • Industry groups urge ILWU, employers to begin 2019 contract negotiations now
  • U.S. takes more steps to open trade, travel with Cuba
  • Voters, business leaders split on trade views
  • UPS ups CEO compensation again in 2015
  • Freight railroads challenge proposed two-person crew rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2016
  • Fujairah fuel quality trend improving after Al+Si peak in 2012
    Sharp increase in average catalyst fines during 2011 and 2012 'almost certainly' linked to start of Iran sanctions.
  • Japan's Jan bonded bunker fuel sales rise 8.7% from Dec to 2.52 mil barrels
    But sales of bonded MDO in January fell.
  • Platts Survey: OPEC pumped 32.34 million barrels of crude oil per day in February
    Down 90,000 b/d from January.
  • Japan's HSFO output falls 22.1% on week to 2 mil barrels for Mar 6-12
    But LSFO output up 1.5% on week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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