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October 20, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's November Offensive: Detailed rate hikes on all trades
  • Scrapping hits 507,000 TEU in 2016, tops 427,000 TEU record in 2013
  • CMA CGM suspends terminal fee after Ghana's president protests
  • Concor, APMT and Maersk unite to bid to develop Colombo terminal
  • OOCL cancels Southampton-Montreal sailings after Christmas
  • Hanjin to sell Asia-US network to pay creditors
  • US removes limit on Cuban rum and cigar imports
  • Debate on plight of ship's masters, bullied, micro-managed from afar
  • Oman's Sohar port plans 5 million TEU container terminal
  • China looks to expand trade ties during Duterte visit
  • DHL Express opens South Asia sorting hub at Singapore Changi Airport
  • Heathrow versus Gatwick fate to be settled next week, vows PM May
  • Singapore Airlines, Qantas ban Samsung's Note7 on their aircraft
  • Emirates SkyCargo air freights salmon from Oslo to Dubai

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • AMTOI's next training programme to focus on container shipping business & general landscape
  • CMA CGM signs MoU with ENGIE on use of LNG as an alternative to heavy fuel oil for maritime transportation
  • FFFAI gears up to organise 23rd Biennial Convention in Jan. 2017 & FIATA World Congress in Sept. 2018
  • IIFF launching practical Rule 6 training programme from Oct. 22
  • Shipping industry united in seeking further progress on CO2 at critical IMO meeting
  • Govt mulling 6 more Major Ports
  • Kamarajar Port's coal terminal handles high parcel size vessel
  • Kandla Port implements comprehensive compassionate appointment policy
  • Santosh Gangwar lays foundation stone of Krishnapatnam Port's Trade & Transport Terminal-2
  • Third joint environmental initiative of marine terminal operators highlights strength of industry-wide cooperation
  • Contract for construction of Sahibganj multimodal terminal awarded
  • Transportation & logistics companies need to refine current business models to capitalise on new opportunities, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fedex expanding Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub
  • Augmenting LTL road and rail services in Canada
  • Bankers close down Flinter
  • Estonia's post office to build state-of-art facility
  • EMS-Fehn-Group sets up Croatian subsidiary
  • E-TIR pilot project for Ukraine and Turkey
  • Rickmers Group sells Rickmers Trust Management shares
  • Van de Weg named Volga-Dnepr Group's SVP sales & Marketing
  • ACS opens up for external investor
  • UK's third largest railfreight operator to be sold
  • Master plan for port of Chittagong
  • THY names chief cargo officer
  • PIA boosts UK/US link, awards contract to WFS
  • Upping the profit again

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • US type approval of BWMS likely delayed
  • Dredging funds released for USD8.7 million Indian ro-pax project
  • Marine insurers warned to factor in 'catastrophic' losses as price war continues
  • Bulker operators eye Indonesian copper COA
  • Grieg Star and Gearbulk form dry bulk carrier joint venture
  • Another arrest setback for Hanjin Shipping in China
  • Teekay LNG Partners raises NOK900 million in five-year bonds
  • Decision-maker: John Butler, president and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC)
  • Marine big loser in latest London insurance market figures
  • Chang Myung Shipping continues bulker sales
  • Hanjin's trans-Pacific network 'of little benefit' to existing Asia-US carriers
  • Hanjin's intra-Asia business to be sold with Asia-US network

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • GB Railfreight sold to Swedish investment fund to boost pan-European cargo network
  • Hanjin alliance partners lose out with transpacific market share up for grabs
  • ASOS is one to watch as it redesigns its supply chain and US distribution
  • Redundant panamax boxships no use on growing intra-Asia trades
  • China Cosco and Qingdao buy Vado stakes as port sector M&A activity heats up
  • How IoT logistics will revolutionise supply chain management
  • Theresa May given stark warning about leaving customs union
  • Flinter Shipping heads towards the rocks after ING withdraws funding
  • Shigeo Mori becomes chief financial officer of APL Logistics

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • CMA CGM and ENGIE sign MOU on LNG as box ship fuel
  • Drewry sees brighter things ahead for box shipping
  • Robert Allan Ltd helps ITB Marine build ATB tugs at own yard
  • Study eyes options for shipping's low carbon future
  • Rolls-Royce powers Qatar Coast Guard composite hull boats
  • Shipowners to IMO: Give us a roadmap for CO2 cuts
  • Great Lakes Shipyard hauls out U.S. Brig Niagara
  • Vroon walk-to-work vessel to have Barge Master Gangway

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • Panamax bulkers rise 16% on week fired up by US grains
    Upswing takes Panamax Index to highest level in over a year
  • Ship operating costs drop for fourth year
    Moore Stephens' annual survey finds lower oil prices play part in overall fall in costs in all main segments of shippingg
  • China to determine dry bulk's winter rally
    The days of faint rates seem over but slower scrapping is a concern
  • Shell hands over management of Nakilat's LNG fleet
    Milestone move is pivotal for Nakilat's ambition of an integrated maritime industry in Qatar
  • Panama ratifies Ballast Water Management Convention
    Over 50% of global merchant shipping tonnage stands behind the convention
  • Flinter chief executive lashes out at ING for bringing down company
    EXCLUSIVE: Loans worth $77m called for 'weak reasons', with 'chaos' as result, says Bart Otto
  • The heat is on at MEPC 70
    IMO discussions over shipping's CO2 roadmap set to start next week
  • HHI shipbuilding orders drop 75% for the first nine months
    Offshore and engineering sector sees order value in September decline considerably against August tally
  • Gearbulk teams up with Grieg Star to form expanded dry bulk company
    New company, to be based in Bergen, Norway, will have more than 130 vessels
  • Tanker owners split over Opec cut impact
    Cartel seems poised to reduce oil output, stirring up intense debate among high-profile tanker owners
  • Sevan Drilling rig at Cosco yard deferred for third time
    Third postponement pushes Sevan Developer delivery to April 2017
  • Flinter insolvent after ING pulls plug
    'Sudden' move will crystallise big losses for bank, says Dutch dry bulk major
  • OPDR launches new north European string
    Weekly service will connect continental Europe with the Scandinavian Peninsula and the UK's east coast
  • MHI to decide on direction for shipbuilding business by March 2017
    Possible options include focusing on smaller passenger ferries and medium-sized passenger ships
  • BHP Billiton sees early signs of commodity markets rebalancing
    Full year guidance for 2017 remains unchanged for both iron ore and coal
  • ADNOC to consolidate shipping-related units
    New company will have a fleet of 165 vessels
  • Eimskip purchases Dutch reefer logistics firm
    Extraco will be integrated with Eimskip's other units to form a reefer logistics centre
  • Teekay LNG completes Norwegian bond issuance
    Issuance was oversubscribed and has a principal amount of roughly $110m
  • Canada's oil shipment moratorium is 'draconian', warns ICS' Hinchliffe
    Moratorium would set unwelcome precedent, Hinchliffe warns
  • US shale players could play comeback kid, benefiting tankers
    Senior oil executives expect more shale production as crude prices rebound

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • FMC chairman not satisfied with PierPass transparency
  • Hanjin accused of deception in avoiding US ship seizure
  • Eimskip acquisition spree continues with reefer forwarder
  • Over-the-road conversions drive CP intermodal growth
  • Russian toll to increase trucking rates by double digits
  • Oakland fiscal year earnings signal stability
  • Gearbulk, Grieg Star plan 130-ship breakbulk/bulk joint venture
  • Geopolitics hamper modernization of Bangladesh ports
  • BRICS reefer trade poised for growth
  • Starting from the bottom, container market set for slow rebound
  • Maersk adds Colombo feeder to meet India transshipment demand
  • LA-LB's multifaceted big ship strategy shows work ahead for other US ports
  • Hanjin shadow looms over 2017 service contract talks

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • Tankers help temper Kinder Morgan loss
    Terminals segment sees 15% growth in earnings thanks in part to Jones Act fleet.
  • Milaha profit falls in 'difficult' market
    Qatar Navigation's nine-month result falls 25.2% but LNG carrier duo help stem revenue fall.
  • VLCC spot earnings hit five-month high
    Charterers take time to push out cargoes but older Maran Tankers ship secures firm rate.
  • Case and Woyda pocket more Clarksons shares
    Chief executive's ordinary shares rise above 2% of the London shipbroker's total share capital.
  • Shipping groups urge data before regulation
    Bimco, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and World Shipping Council urge IMO to adopt proposal before further carbon dioxide measures.
  • Paris MoU bars deficient duo
    Port state organisation bans Latvian reefer and Turkish general cargoship over detentions.
  • Zodiac Maritime sends capesize for scrap
    Sale marks the seventh capesize or VLOC demolition deal for the owner this year.
  • Chamber fears Brexit could clog UK ports
    Exit from customs union would bring traffic headache and drag down gross domestic product.
  • Nakilat turns to in-house management
    Qatari owner ends long-term cooperation with Shell as it decides to manage 25 ships itself.
  • ABG shares jump over bid rumours
    Debt-laden Indian shipyard appoints Rothschild to explore possible investors.
  • JP Morgan: Dry promising but don't dive in
  • Eimskip takes over Dutch logistics operation
    Icelandic container line promises more acquisitions after Extraco deal.
  • Sinokor, Heung-A could move for Hanjin assets
    Korean report claims Korea Marine Transport could also be part of group vying for Asia to US business.
  • Trio of VLCCs tipped for storage sales
    Fredriksen and DHT tankers rumoured to be committed to storage buyers.
  • Cochin Shipyard to build small LNG carriers
    Indian yard teams with Engineers India to design and construct coastal gas ships.
  • Australia hunts mystery spill ship
    List of vessels compiled after blobs of oil found along 40km of Queensland beach.
  • Korea yards predicted to see better results
    Drastic cost cutting efforts set to contribute to third quarter improvement, according to local analysts.
  • L&S slashes 2017 VLCC earnings estimates 20%
    But broker maintains view that the market will see improvement from the second half of 2018.
  • US grants shore leave to Hanjin crews
    Workers' union ITF welcomes change of heart by US authorities over stranded seafarers.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • Crowley gets green light for sea-air transshipment in Miami
    Source: Crowley Maritime Corporation Crowley Maritime Corp. and its customs brokerage arm have launched a pioneering pilot program, with th...
  • AlixPartners: Ocean freight shippers need to think short term
    Ocean freight rates on major trade lanes have declined to historical lows and are struggling to rebound from persistent overcapacity. After...
  • AS visibility research shows shippers tracking too many milestones
    Shippers track more freight milestones than they need to and third-party logistics companies (3PLs) have little understanding of what it co...
  • Cloud Logistics partners with project44 on APIs
    The transportation management software (TMS)provider Cloud Logistics said Wednesday it will use software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise int...
  • CP grows earnings despite lower volumes, revenues
    Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. grew its earnings 7.4 percent to $347 million Canadian (U.S. $266.4 million) in the third quarter of 2016 com...
  • USTR: China grounds domestic tax exemptions for small planes
    The White House said Tuesday that China has ended tax exemptions that had unfairly benefited the country's domestic manufacture of certain ...
  • Mexican authorities seize cocaine from PIL containership
    Authorities in Mexico discovered around 136 kilograms of cocaine aboard a Pacific International Lines containership docked at the Port of M...
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index slips below 2015 levels in September
    Domestic truck tonnage fell 5.8 percent in September 2016 from the previous month, following a revised increase of 5 percent during August,...
  • Eimskip acquires reefer logistics company
    The Icelandic shipping company Eimskip said Tuesday it has acquired 90 percent of the forwarding company Extraco Internatinale Expeditie B....
  • Seatrade orders 4,000 reefer containers from MCI
    Maersk Container Industry (MCI) will manufacture 4,000 new reefer containers for the Antwerp-based shipping company Seatrade Reefer Charter...
  • Pharma logistics specialist expands in N.C.
    LEMAN, a Denmark-based third party logistics services provider that specializes in pharmaceuticals, will open a new branch office in Charlo...
  • Growth at container terminals is slowing, says Drewry analyst
    Growth in the container terminal industry is slowing, a change investors in the industry are recognizing, said Neil Davidson, senior analys...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2016
  • Russia fines company $1.5 million over unpaid bunker tax
    Federal Tax Service said an unnamed company exported 12,000 mt of fuel without paying tax
  • Shipowners need to prepare for carbon emissions monitoring: Verifavia
    Regulation (EU) 2015/757 requires all ships of more than 5,000 gross mt that call at EU ports to have systems and practices providing clear and precise evidence of compliance, even for a one-off trip to the region.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Oil likely to remain shipping fuel choice in long term: study
    Study commissioned by Lloyd's Register sees fuel oil and 0.5% sulfur bunkers keeping dominant position
  • CMA CGM plans study of LNG bunkering for container ships
  • Crude loadings resume at Novorossiisk after storm
    The halt has not caused delays to loadings of other tankers as the storm coincided with a planned maintenance scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, Dyomin sa
  • FUTURES 2: Crude remains higher on US crude draw, Chinese data
  • ANALYSIS: Rosneft, Trafigura make strategic push into Asia with Essar deal
    "This is an important twist in the story of the Russian pivot to Asia, which until recently had been largely focused on a dual relationship with China in which Beijing was clearly on top. Russia had way too many eggs in the Chinese basket,"
  • FUTURES: Crude strengthens on bullish US inventory drawdown

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