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BRIEFS
October 21, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Box shipping's best hope is that things don't get worse: Drewry
  • Oakland port FY2016 revenue up 0.4pc, topping all-time record
  • APMT expands at Vado near Genoa with Cosco and Qingdao port companies
  • CMA CGM sets low-end commodity Europe-Asia rate for November 1
  • Second-hand 3,000-5,000 TEUers' value falls as idle fleet size soars
  • Canadian Pacific profit up 7.4pc to US$265 million, sales up 9.3pc
  • Less need for big containerships with changing trade patterns
  • NYK sets up a JV logistics firm for finished cars in Mombasa
  • United suffers 4.7pc cargo revenue fall despite 11.6pc rise in demand
  • Gatwick hails new UK accord to double flights with China
  • DHL debuts automated pallet handling system in Leipzig terminal

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Lines enhance North East Asia-Australia network
  • MSC wins Greenest Ship award
  • Total annual operating costs in shipping industry decline again
  • Cargo traffic at Major Ports up 5.2 pc in H1 2016-17
  • Port productivity levels a concern, says analysis
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Cabinet approves Exim Bank MoU on BRICS cooperation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cold spot in the desert sand
  • PKP Cargo receives first revamped locomotive
  • Belfast's road improvement on hold
  • Contract logistics specialist expanding in Berlin
  • Swiss GSSA springs surprise leadership changes
  • New maritime yard in Saudi Arabia
  • Drone Delivery Canada certified for testing
  • Kenya: work starts on Nakuru-Naivasha railway line
  • Professional product photos on offer in Schwaig
  • NEAX backed by Evergreen Line
  • Cargolux welcomes Strauss' successor
  • Historic day at Incheon
  • Algerian airline launches new route to France
  • From India to Russia in 23 days
  • St. George Logistics and AZ Corporation tie knot
  • Moore Stephens: shipping costs sinking - with exceptions
  • Swift handover at TK'Blue

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Alang recyclers take stand on shipbreaking standards
  • Avance Gas Holdings in conditional restructuring agreement with lenders
  • Keppel Corporation's 3Q16 profit slides 38% amid weak oil and gas environment
  • Hanjin Shipping to loan USD19.9 million to Long Beach terminal operator
  • Ship operating costs fall for the fourth year in row
  • Essar port expansion to continue despite terminal sale
  • Decision-maker: John Butler, president and CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC)
  • Sinopec Yangtze LNG terminal to open in 2018
  • Better regulation of ports needed, says Australia competition body
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust bondholders look to legal action for repayment
  • Caribbean shipping adapts to expanded canal
  • Box lines to pursue new Caribbean hub strategy
  • Busan digs deeper to keep pace with rising ship sizes
  • Korea shipowners urge Seoul to restore access to finance

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Analysis: lenders fear Korean Air Lines could catch a cold from Hanjin
  • Paul Fardy named new managing director of GAC North America Logistics
  • CMA CGM presses ahead on LNG ships as WSC calls for new roadmap on emissions
  • New port developments raise spectre of overcapacity in Mexico
  • Shipyards must look to niche markets as overcapacity shreds orderbooks
  • Track my truck: FourKites raises $13m to give visibility to big box shippers
  • Alitalia denies Lufthansa-Etihad talks on shareholding
  • Maersk won't stand by and wait for global regulation

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Bollinger delivers twentieth Fast Response Cutter
  • New design LNG bunkering vessel gets ClassNK AIP
  • DDG 115 successfully completes alpha trials
  • New Seastreak cat will have Rolls-Royce power and propulsion

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Heavy fuel could prove a tough habit to kick for shipping
    The longer shipping waits to tackle its carbon emissions, the sharper the shock to the industry, says LR report
  • Capes may face lower-than-expected Brazilian exports on Vale cuts
    Brazilian miner cuts 2017 iron ore production guidance as ramp-up of S11D to take double the time than earlier expected
  • Marshall Islands supports five-year 'trial period' for BWMC
    Greece-based Martecma seeks 'comprehensive postponement' for new ballast water rules
  • SGX's takeover of London's iconic Baltic Exchange is dubbed Asia's top news event of the year
    Deal might just be the catalyst that reinvigorates trading interest in freight markets, and puts shipping back on the commodities trading map again
  • Helmut Sohmen named 2016 Lloyd's List Asia Awards lifetime achievement winner
    A recognised influencer, Dr Sohmen, and now his son, have for many years been well placed in the Lloyd's List annual top 100 people in shipping
  • Lloyd's List Asia Awards 2016 winners announced
    Glittering night at Singapore's Shangri-La hotel rewards industry excellence
  • Capesize plummets to near $10,000 per day on weak Brazilian activity
    Despite the overall drop, some spot trades reportedly fixed at $19,000 and $20,000 per day
  • GasLog claims 180,000 cu m LNG carrier order at Samsung
    Vessel will go on charter for seven years to UK-based Centrica
  • Cancellations of US LPG cargo liftings expected this quarter
    Monthly US VLGC shipments curbed to 30 in July-September, though spot Middle East-Japan rate inches up to thee-month high
  • To dividend or not to dividend
    Tanker companies have a tough decision to make - how much to pay out in dividends for a lost third quarter
  • ING to avoid Flinter fleet fire sale
    Bank aware of dangers of sudden influx into market of distress-price multipurpose vessels
  • Profile of a shipping disrupter: Xeneta
    New digital platform offers huge improvements in communication, data and decision-making power for cargo owners
  • SAAM gears Guayaquil for big-ship status
    Berth extension will enable Ecuadorian terminal to handle ULCs from early 2017
  • More job losses possible at SHI if 2016 order targets are missed
    Shipbuilder currently plans to cut workforce by 40%
  • Avance Gas writes down fleet value by $45m, restructures financially
    No dividend declared, as weak VLGC market persists
  • Hanjin to lay off half its land-based employees by early December
    Shipping line has given notice to its labour union
  • Arms race: The ballast water winning ticket
    Manufacturers suffer with indecision over ballast water rules as much as the shipowners, but the first to get US type approval will be able to secure a solid market share
  • Michael Parker appointed MCA non-executive chairman
    CMA CGM UK chairman takes non-executive position at UK agency
  • Bondholders serve Rickmers Maritime with second legal letter
    Holders looking to enforce notes repayment with interest
  • Rio Tinto trims iron ore guidance while Fortescue sees better demand
    Divergent results come despite the dry bulk market receiving support from Chinese demand
  • India awards multimodal terminal contract to Larsen & Toubro
    Dry bulk terminal to be built at Sahibganj in Jharkhand
  • Qatargas inks new long term LNG deal with Petronas
    Company will delivery LNG to Petronas in the UK until end-2023
  • The reporting culture
    Increasing numbers of people are now reporting incidents to Chirp, secure in the knowledge that their report won't come back and bite them

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Limited warehouse space near US West Coast ports to force higher rents or new routings
  • Hanjin ordered by US judge to release cargo if freight costs paid
  • UP admits weaker pricing power as intermodal volume falls
  • Maersk Line resumes service to import-hungry Iran
  • 'Soft' rates pulling down US truckload revenue, profit
  • SAL Heavy Lift lands big offshore wind contract
  • Last two Hanjin ships set to call NY-NJ port
  • Panama Canal raises new locks' draft
  • Seatrade reefer box order underscores demand strength
  • CMA CGM signs deal to develop LNG fuel for container ships
  • ICTSI opens upgraded container terminal at Umm Qasr, Iraq

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Hanjin tears up Seaspan boxship charter
    Court records show Seaspan Efficiency returned to New York-listed owner as COO says company 'out of Hanjin'.
  • Newlead: Granadino to be repaired
    Embattled owner says it is communicating with and provisioning crew on idled ship.
  • Fredriksen, Stolt and Sungas back Avance Gas private placement
    Top three shareholders pledge $10m each to $55m issue undertaken by VLGC specialist.
  • American Steamship suffers profit decline
    Slumping cargo volume leads to 28.4% decrease in third quarter earnings.
  • Fredriksen, Stolt and Sungas back Avance Gas placement
    Top three shareholders pledge $10m each to $55m private placement.
  • Happy ending for crew in Fairy Tale auction?
    South African court selling tanker to settle outstanding wages.
  • GMS VLCC first to be scrapped in two years
    Ship bought from New Shipping in late 2014 now heading for the sub-continent.
  • Hanjin Shipping swings Korean jobs axe
    Collapsed owner reducing workforce to 300 staff running for-sale Asia to US business.
  • Centrica confirms GasLog charter deal
    UK energy giant takes Greek owner's newbuilding for seven years
  • Fire hits car carrier at Antwerp
    Blaze on Silver Sky brought under control after breaking out on car deck.
  • SAL Heavy wins fresh Walney contract
    K Line-owned subsidiary seals deal to conduct 40 voyages for European wind farm project.
  • Keppel axes more staff to stay in black
    Singaporean shipbuilder has chopped 26% of its workforce this year as its Q3 profit declines.
  • Fire hits car carrier at Antwerp
    Blaze on Silver Sky brought under control after breaking out on car deck.
  • Skangas to supply Statoil PSVs with LNG
    Bunker company wins deal in Norway for the next four years.
  • Avance strikes debt deal as loss hits $61m
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner blames weak rates and vessel impairments in third quarter.
  • Expanded Panama Canal boosts tonnage total
    Waterway says bigger capacity and strong boxship traffic contributed to third-best year ever.
  • Subsea 7 wins big Egyptian contract
    Oslo-listed owner says subsea work worth between $150m and $300m.
  • Avance Gas strikes debt deal as loss hits $61m
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner blames weak rates and vessel impairments in third quarter.
  • RMT bondholders threaten legal action
    Disgruntled investors demand "immediate payment of their share of the bond" plus interest.
  • UK regulator approves SGX's Baltic takeover
    London court hearing brought forward to 7 November to sanction the proposed acquisition.
  • Chinese cruise capacity fears subsiding
    With only two new ships due to debut in 2017 cruise lines may see pricing margins recover.
  • Qatargas extends PLUK deal for five more years
    Deal with Petronas's Atlantic basin-focused LNG trading arm will now run until the end of 2023.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Industry group pushes for secure truck stops in Europe
    The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), whose mission is to prevent cargo losses from the supply chain, has presented a plan t...
  • Companies accuse Hanjin of not complying with court order
    Hanjin Shipping is being accused of not complying with an order by a federal judge to promptly notify creditors when a ship went off charte...
  • Trade Trends: Linking GTM systems and FTA utilization
    The near-term outlook for global trade may seem grim in light of the fact that the global economy is not doing well and uncertainty in runn...
  • Commentary: Law & Order litmus test
    In a court of law-or at least in the courts of the TV show Law & Order -prosecutors need to show three things to convict a defendant: m...
  • Union Pacific's Q3 net income falls amid lower volumes
    Union Pacific Corporation's net income for the third quarter of 2016 tumbled 13 percent year-over-year to $1.1 billion, according to the co...
  • Cass: North American freight market free fall continues in September
    The North American freight market free fall continued in September 2016 despite "less bad" data coming out of August, according to the late...
  • WTO largely favors China in U.S. antidumping measures dispute
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed with China in most aspects of its dispute against the United States over the methodology for how ...
  • CDPQ acquires 'sizable' minority stake in Indian 3PL
    Canadian investment fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has acquired "sizable" minority stake in in Chennai, India-based thi...
  • DB Cargo UK to cut nearly 900 jobs
    DB Cargo UK plans to slash 893 positions from its workforce due to what it calls "unprecedented challenges" in the rail transportation mark...
  • Special Coverage: C.H. Robinson's impact on produce shipping
    Just-in-time logistics is all about getting products to where they're needed at a specific moment in time to either continue a manufacturin...
  • SAL transports components for offshore wind farm
    SAL Heavy Lift, a subsidiary of "K" line, has entered intoa contract with Van Oord to transport foundation components for wind turbines to ...
  • Landstar reports Q3 decline in profits, revenues
    Landstar System, Inc., an asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions, posted gross profits of $121.8 million fo...
  • Agility strengthens presence in Africa
    Integrated logistics provider Agility opened a distribution park near Ghana's main port. The 45-acre Ghana Agility Distribution Park in th...
  • Gearbulk, Grieg Star unveil plans for joint venture
    Star Kilimanjaro Source: Grieg Star Gearbulk and Grieg Star said they plan to establish a joint venture that will operate more than 130 ope...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 20, 2016
  • Rising freight rates in Med impact jet fuel trading in region
    Typically, freight rates on the Med-NWE route mirror the sentiment on the cross-Med voyage. Generally, there is a Worldscale 10 premium on the rate for the Med-NWE route compared with the cross-Med trip.
  • Bangladesh's BPC floats tender for 1.175 mil mt of crude products
    Of these petroleum products, 965,000 mt are of 0.05% sulfur gasoil, 120,000 mt are of 180 CST high sulphur fuel oil and 90,000 mt are of jet A-1 fue
  • ANALYSIS: Nigerian crude could regain ground with recent OSP cut
    Nigerian crude, which is largely light and sweet, rich in gasoline and middle distillates, normally commands a significant premium over Dated Brent.
  • Nigeria Forcados crude exports resume; loading delays of up to 2 weeks
    The Everbright and the Front Balder loaded on Saturday and Tuesday respectively, both of which were also two weeks later than initially scheduled.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Norway's Statoil awards LNG bunker supply deal to Skangas
    The deal will start in April next year and run to the end of 2020, with the option to extend it to 2022.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Supply slows from OPEC heavyweights
    Sailings from Saudi Arabia dropped to 26 -- their lowest in a month -- from 29 the previous week
  • Rotterdam-Hamburg fuel oil price spread narrows on slim German demand
    Hamburg premium dropped to $2/mt on Wednesday from $9/mt a week earlier
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Rival bunker sulfur cap study to go to IMO meeting next week
    Independent study with contributions from BIMCO and IPIECA casts doubts on 0.5% sulfur fuel availability from 2020
  • FUTURES 2: Crude dips on profit-taking after overnight rally
  • FUTURES : Crude holds steady as investors digest US inventory draw

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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
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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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