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March 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • COSCOCS starts to merge Cosco and CSCL's domestic box businesses
  • Cosco Pacific February volumes fall 3.5pc overall to 4.9 million TEU
  • NileDutch expands services with buyout of combi player Safmarine MPV
  • HMM, Hanjin deny rumours of merger, but Drewry is not ruling it out
  • Drewry: Cascading mega ships on transpac ruinous for rates, congestion
  • Transportation, logistics sector are 'ripe for disruption'- PwC report
  • Deutsche Bahn 2015 profit falls 16.6pc to US$392.7 million, sales rise 1.9pc
  • IATA seeks 'transformation' of air cargo, to keep up with passenger side
  • Dhaka upgrades airport security to lift Australia, UK air cargo ban
  • Air Niugini orders four 737 MAX 8s to fly from its Port Moresby hub
  • Silk Way smoothes cargo operations with Descartes cloud-based system

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • 'MOL Safety Conference 2016' held in Mumbai & other global locations
  • Cabotage & FOC
  • Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers set new industry benchmark in fuel consumption & emissions at Port of Virginia
  • Maersk Line adds Kakinada to Mesawa service
  • Maersk Line India bags two prestigious awards at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2016
  • MoS outlines steps taken to boost freight activities in domestic shipping
  • Cabotage restrictions relaxed for container transhipment ports
  • DP World announces strong financial results
  • Kollam Port Users Association welcomes state govt's move to reduce container handling charges at non-major ports
  • Sudhir Mehta elected Chairman of CII Western Region for 2016-17

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A healthy project
  • More trains heading east from Belgium
  • Brain drain on in Switzerland
  • Reinforcing automotive logistics
  • Car shipper visits BLG Bremerhaven
  • General Motors names suppliers of the year 2015
  • Knorr-Bremse nets major order in Brazil
  • Arkas enhancing NAS loop with Bizerte call
  • Tame Ecuador from Quito to Guayaquil...
  • Cool logistics conference back in Bremen
  • African states to introduce transit cargo monitoring
  • Four new cranes for Sohar Port
  • Alpha Trans beefing up the management
  • Air Arabia to Sarajevo
  • Transnatur finds ally in Italy
  • Big day for Pegasus

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • US takes Cuban ports off terrorism watch list
    An eight-year restriction on vessels entering US ports recently calling on Cuba has been lifted by the US Coast Guard. The 2002 Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) allows the Coast Guard to place conditions on US-destined vessels whose last five port...
  • Middle East driving breakbulk opportunity
    The Middle East is strong driving force in breakbulk shipping, David Piel, a Hapag-Lloyd Special Cargo expert told IHS Maritime at Breakbulk China 2016. Significant investment in the Middle East means a large amount to machinery and equipment is...
  • CLdN Ro-Ro orders two vessels with options for four more
    Cobelfret group ro-ro operator CLdN Ro-Ro has begun a new phase in its fleet expansion programme with an order for two vessels plus four options from Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik. The new orders have been placed as part of a 12-vessel expansion announced by the company last...
  • Hoegh Osaka grounding due to 'catalogue of errors'
    An accident report by the UK's Maritime Accident and Investigation Bureau (MAIB) into the grounding of pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Hoegh Osaka in UK waters last January blames cargo weight and loading issues plus operational oversights...
  • Scorpio Bulkers prices heavily discounted offering
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has raised more cash to weather the downturn and insiders have increased their stakes via a follow-on stock offering priced on 17 March. The dry bulk company will obtain gross proceeds of USD63 million from the sale of 21 million shares...
  • Canadian shipowners gain reprieve on Great Lakes ballast rules
    The US has agreed to push back until the end of 2018 the introduction of ship ballast water treatment rules that could have barred much of the Canadian Great Lakes fleet. A coalition of American and Canadian shipping interests took the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
  • IR Class targets floating gasification units and cruise ships
    Indian Register of Shipping (IR Class) is looking to classify floating gas units and cruise ships, according to chief operating officer C Sriramamurthy. He told IHS Fairplay that the classification society has engaged industry experts to train its surveyors in...
  • APM Terminals weighs options for SOLAS container services
    One of the world's largest container terminal operators is working overtime to figure out where among its 72 locations it makes sense to offer container weighing services for shippers and carriers before verified weights soon become mandatory. APM Terminals, which handled roughly 36 million teu...
  • Euronav sees VLCC and Suezmax markets strengthening further
    First-quarter conditions in the VLCC and Suezmax markets will improve on last year, according to listed tanker operator Euronav. The Antwerp-based company is continuing to experience "robust and fundamental strength" in the two markets, it said today (17 March), while again complaining its share price fails to...
  • Falling prices and slow sales drag Singamas to 2015 loss
    The world's second-largest container manufacturer, Singamas Container Holdings, collapsed to a 2015 net loss of USD2.7 million as the prices of its boxes plunged amid falling demand for new containers.Falling world trade and slowing China exports hurt Singamas's performance, especially in the second half, dragging its net earnings into the...
  • Slideshow: Cargo misdeclaration and operational inadequacies grounded Hoegh Osaka
    Pure car and truck carrier Hoegh Osaka developed a 40 degree starboard list as she rounded the West Bramble buoy in the Solent, UK, at 12 kt. This caused cargo shift, flooding, and serious injury to an off-duty crew member. The MAIB incident report says...
  • Long road to LNG bunkers and clean fuel in Asia
    Singapore may have awarded an LNG bunkering licence but the sector remains unsure shipowners in Asia will switch to LNG bunkering or even distillate fuel, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) forum in Singapore heard today (17...
  • Korea Shipowners Association appeals to KDB to relax LTV breaches for bulkers
    Korea Development Bank, South Korea's largest provider of ship financing, has received requests from the Korea Shipowners Association to go easy on loan-to-value breaches as bulker values fall rapidly amid the depressed Baltic...
  • DP World profit jumps 30.7%
    Dubai-based global terminal operator DP World announced a strong financial performance in 2015 with revenues up 16.3% to USD3.97 billion and net profit up 30.7% to USD 883 million, driven primarily by the acquisition of Economic Zones World (EZW). Excluding the acquisition, revenue was up 5.6% with container revenue up 4.9%...
  • SPP Shipbuilding to be renamed SM Shipbuilding
    Mid-tier South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding will be renamed SM Shipbuilding on the completion of its acquisition by SM Group, a major shareholder of Korea Line Corporation. SM Group is negotiating with SPP's creditors to acquire the shipbuilder, for which it was the sole bidder. SM Group plans to raise...
  • Cargo errors spur rise in insurance claims
    Research by the Swedish Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club has found that the costs and frequency of marine claims have continued to rise over the past decade. The club's P&I Claims Analysis reported cargo claims at a 10-year peak in...
  • Ticking the maritime safety box
    There are a handful of world-class marine accident investigation bureaux. They play a bit of an undercover role in holding the shipping industry's feet to the fire, and have consequently saved lives. Hundreds, possibly thousands of lives. The UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch is one such, but it has a...
  • Yang Ming partners with Regional Container Lines
    Taiwanese carrier, Yang Ming Marine, inked a partnership agreement with Thailand's Regional Container Lines (RCL) to expand co-operation on terminal operations in Taiwan and Thailand, slot exchange and vessel chartering services, and laden trucking and equipment interchange contracts. The deal will improve vessel utilisation, reduce leasing and other operational costs, and...
  • Hanjin Shipping to restructure east-west services
    Hanjin Shipping will replace its joint pendulum service connecting the US West Coast to Asia and the Mediterranean with an exclusive Hanjin-supplied service as the carrier restructures its network in the face of excess capacity and weak demand.The existing PM 1 (Pacific-Med Pendulum 1)...
  • Singapore reaffirms its regional anti-piracy role
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has pledged to continue to enhance safety and security of the region's waterways and has reaffirmed its role in counter-piracy efforts.Andrew Tan, MPA chief executive and Singapore's governor to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP) governing council,...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine on the verge of bankruptcy as creditors reject debt rescheduling
  • A plan to revolutionise air freight as 'visibly better' Cargo iQ succeeds Cargo2000
  • Iran-Europe trade blooms as IRISL relaunches container and breakbulk services
  • The challenge of transformation
  • Strong financial results for DP World
  • FedEx CEO Smith calls Amazon challenge reports 'fantastical'

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • Burger starts construction of explorer yacht
  • Crowley loses bid to renew Alyeska contract
  • U.S. eases security for ships arriving from Cuba
  • PGS names third Ramform Titan seismic ship
  • Hornblower to operate NYC's new Citywide Ferry Service
  • Rolls-Royce MT30 to power Italy's new LHD
  • USCG-approved tests of Alfa Laval BWTS set for Q2 completion

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • Drewry performance report sees drop in schedule reliability
  • Maersk Line expanding Egyptian port coverage
  • Panama Canal workers training to operate new locks
  • US rail freight traffic heads lower during week
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel CORONIS

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • US boosts product tanker demand by 1.5 ships a day
    Central and South America are major importers, but demand from there could slow
  • Euronav profit soars but gripe over company valuation remains
    Strong market fundamentals are not reflected in share price, complains Euronav boss Rodgers
  • Rio Tinto appoints new chief executive
    Miner's new chief was head of copper and coal division
  • Box carrier schedule reliability falls to 12-month low
    Lunar New Year hits performance, but no big improvements expected in the short term
  • Singamas signs off 2015 in red ink
    Results knocked by weaker demand and lower prices for new boxes
  • Höegh Osaka sailed before stability calculations had been performed
    MAIB report found crew assumed a ballast condition for Höegh Osaka 's departure that bore no resemblance to reality
  • Complacency and poor communication contributed to Höegh Osaka grounding
    Chief officer sailed before accurate stability calculations had been made, MAIB report finds
  • DP World profit rises 31% to $883m
    Update: Chairman expects volume growth to outperform the market once more in 2016, while ruling out Indian IPO
  • Qingdao port operator to sell six tugs to Svitzer for $32m
    Svitzer Tug will pay for acquisition through internal cash resources
  • Eagle Bulk warns of wider operating loss for 2015
    Company currently evaluating possible impairment losses incurred on its vessels
  • Nordic Shipholding 2015 profit jumps on one-off gain
    Improvement in tanker market brings $5.8m reversal of impairment losses
  • New regional alliance launched to develop cruise tourism in Asia
    Alliance to help cruise operators develop itineraries, share industry and market insights and boost marketing efforts
  • Scorpio Bulkers taps capital markets for $63m
    Update: Offering is the first successful US shipping fundraiser in 2016
  • Silver lining in low commodity prices, argues Nigeria LNG chief
    Cyclical movement of oil prices means now is the time to invest in oil and gas projects
  • Robert Yildirim backs NOL deal as CMA CGM interest extended to 2017
    Turkish entrepreneur agrees to convert bonds to preferred shares after French line was unable to repay $600m in full at end-2015

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • TTSI bankruptcy is another hit to owner-operator drayage model
  • CMA CGM revs up West African expansion
  • Regardless of SOLAS enforcement, no VGM, no container shipping
  • APMT plans SOLAS container weight strategy
  • Charleston imports jump by double-digits
  • FedEx: Amazon isn't a disruptive threat to us
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine gets breathing room from major creditor
  • Lufthansa Cargo still in the black - with reduced 2015 profit
  • KCS resumes Louisiana intermodal services after flooding
  • JNPT preps for expanded direct delivery scheme for import cargo
  • Russia, China agree to cross-border rail and road bridge
  • DP World profit rockets nearly a third
  • Singamas slides to 2015 loss as sales and prices tumble
  • Hanjin replaces joint service with own ships in east-west service shake-up

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • Moody's outlook on shipping turns negative
    Credit ratings agency keeps stable outlook for tanker sector but gets gloomy about future for containerships and bulkers.
  • Navig8: probe ongoing into tanker damage
    Operator tells pool partners that it is too early to say what caused cargo tank damage that sparked legal dispute with Interunity.
  • BW joins $1bn bet on bulker price trough
    Respected names have joined a $1bn dry buying blitz in 2016 with some suggesting prices have finally hit the floor.
  • Failure hobbles new MC-Seamax boxship
    Hapag-Lloyd tranships sensitive cargo to from Andronikos after mechanical problem off Mexico.
  • Altor fund buys Jeppesen marine arm
    Subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services sells its cartography business to private equity firm.
  • Li Ka-shing wades into Brexit debate
    Billionaire says his UK investments would be scaled back if it exits the EU.
  • Private equity buys Jeppesen marine arm
    Subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services sells its cartography business to Altor fund.
  • World Bank bars Damen yard from tenders
    Dutch shipbuilder found to have engaged in 'fraudulent practice' over West African contract.
  • ESC: abolish carrier price sharing
    Shippers' council writes to EC commissioner Vestager in bid to scrap public communication of rates.
  • BSM moves into cruise management
    Schulte management arm forms new joint venture in Singapore to diversify into passenger sector.
  • Diana Shipping takes panamax pay cut
    Greek owner to bank $1,750 less per day as it fixes out Coronis for up to 14 months.
  • Banks battle for Mercator bulker sale
    Lenders want court auction of ship that owner's administrator had already agreed to sell to them.
  • d'Amico considers launching new dry pool
    Italian shipowner set to complement its 2015 supramax pool with scheme for panamaxes and kamsarmaxes.
  • Carnival starts taking Cuba bookings
    US giant still hopeful it will win approval for historic cruise to Caribbean island in May.
  • Scorpio Bulkers shoots for $63m from issue
    Lolli-Ghetti family to contribute $15m as stock sale prices at $3 per share.
  • Scandlines offloads oldie to Greek owner
    Danish company sells 1980-built ferry to European Seaways as it awaits newbuilding deliveries.
  • DP World profit approaches $1bn
    Middle East ports giant posts big earnings jump as throughput rises in 2015.
  • Osborne tries to boost UK offshore sector
    UK chancellor scraps petrol revenue tax in bid to bolster struggling North Sea oil and gas market.
  • US introduces more North Korea sanctions
    President Obama issues further measures which include bans on 20 vessels, following nuclear tests.
  • Scorpio Bulkers set to upsize offering?
    Financial sources suggest first major US shipping fundraiser of 2016 will price between $3 and $3.25 per share.
  • Eurotankers confirms swoop for Chambal aframax
    Greek owner adds Indian tanker to fleet two weeks after calling off Varun deal.
  • Prosafe loses contract in Mexico
    Accommodation vessel owner takes a hit from low oil prices as Pemex cuts costs.
  • 'Substantial deficiencies' on Condor ferry
    Company blames planned maintenance for detention after UK port state control check.
  • Wagenborg sued over mooring injury
    Texan worker hit by line that snapped during securing of Dutch ship.
  • Euronav dividend slightly short; VLCCs going strong
    Final payout two cents below consensus but spot tankers enjoying early 2016.
  • HMM set for three-month debt freeze
    Creditors could approve grace period for loss-making South Korean owner as it seeks charter cuts.
  • Anker sells Clarksons shares worth $4.43m
    Former RS Platou chief executive reduces holding as part of wider $53m offering.
  • Glencore takes ex-Euronav VLCC for storage
    Hong Kong-listed Agritrade charters out latest tanker acquisition for $40,000 per day.
  • Hanjin cutting capacity to Europe
    Korean owns aims for greater efficiency by dropping two 13,000-teu ships from Asia.
  • Wartsila forms fourth venture with CSSC
    Finnish ship systems group teaming up with Chinese yard group on automation solutions.
  • Istra Ace pollution safety zone scaled back
    US Coast Guard says clean-up efforts of oil spill from car carrier continue to show progress.
  • Inadequate stability led to Hoegh Osaka grounding
    MAIB accident report says "unsafe practices had become the norm" aboard car carrier.
  • Aegean Marine sees 30% jump in Q4 net profit
    US-listed Greek bunker company's results come in ahead of analysts estimates.
  • GasLog opts for veteran for FSRU head
    Owner evaluating FSRU opportunities as well as undertaking FEED study at Keppel in Singapore.
  • Eagle Bulk expects to report deeper loss
    New York bulker owner says auditors could issue 'going concern' statement if bank talks fail, though deal expected soon.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • FedEx delivers 'strong' Q3 results, not fazed by Amazon plans
  • CBP seizes 347 pounds of cocaine at Port of Savannah
  • Tulsa Port of Catoosa sees volumes surge in February
  • IUMI warns shipowners about damage caused by fuel impurities
  • PortMiami box volumes jump 20% in January
  • Competing bidders join forces to acquire Asciano
  • CSX cuts another 101 jobs in Kentucky
  • Senator seeks to remove cargo exclusion from FAA rest rule
  • Yusen constructs logistics center in Mexico
  • NileDutch acquires Safmarine MPV
  • Port of Vancouver, Wash. reports record revenues, tonnage in 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 17, 2016
  • Skangas to acquire Norwegian LNG production plant with bunkering facility
    Subject to approval by competition authorities in Sweden and Norway.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Rates surge on robust demand
    Nigeria sailings hit six-week high.
  • Bad weather stops bunkering at Novorossiisk
    Sea swell expected to last until weekend.
  • US District Court denies supplier's maritime lien claim in OW-related case
    Significance for multiple cases where suppliers have delivered fuel to a ship on behalf of a trader.
  • Australian maritime union reacts angrily to BP letting go of products tanker
    MUA National Secretary Paddy Crumlin said Australia's fuel security was under threat.
  • Fuel oil hi-lo spread at widest in five weeks on weak barges
    Premiums at more-than-five-weeks high despite abundant supply
  • Aegean says 2015 marine fuel sales hit record high 13.5 million mt
    The Piraeus, Greece-based global marine fuel supplier said it sold nearly 13.5 million mt of bunker fuel in 2015.
  • Oil futures surge on smaller-than-expected US crude build
    US commercial crude oil stocks rose 1.317 million barrels in the week ended March 11.

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