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January 22, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Long-time shipping iconoclast, Evergreen founder Chang Yung-fa dies at 88
  • Hutch's loss at clogged Felixstowe is DP World's gain at London Gateway
  • Outer Harbour Terminal to close as operators give up on Oakland
  • CMA CGM Swahili Express to call Nacala, Mozambique on Asia-Africa loop
  • CMA CGM adds Nossi Be, Antsiranana to north Madagascar port coverage
  • Tugboat engineer strike makes life difficult for Oz ports nationwide
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust seeks US$473 million for new roads
  • Kalmar launches new drive train 'K-Motion' in Asia Pacific market
  • Is US west coast docking of 18,000-TEUer more trouble than it's worth
  • Eagerly-awaited Cargolux China to take to the skies in 2017
  • Atlas Air to buy Southern Air for US$100 million in cash
  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Bollore help to discover if there is life on Mars
  • Amazon reportedly buying out French package delivery firm, Colis Prive
  • Prognosis for air freight demand in 2016 is mixed at best

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Cargotec acquires maritime software co.
  • Maersk Line may resume services to Iran
  • Shipyards undertaking shipbuilding & ship-repair to be included under Harmonized list of Infrastructure Sectors
  • RBD palmolein pushes up import of vegetable oils by 24 pc in Dec.
  • Bombay Chamber's 9th Biennial Conference on Ports, Shipping & Logistics today
  • Cochin Port proposes to utilise dredged sand
  • Trade seeks intervention as NSICT stir continues
  • Unique online platform showcases investment opportunities in Antwerp port
  • FSSAI brings out regulations for food importers
  • Fuel demand up by 8.3 pc in Dec.
  • Govt plans to borrow in dollars at low interest to fund infra projects: Gadkari
  • INR falls further on fresh dollar buying
  • Permit SEZ units to sell in the domestic market, CommMin tells FinMin
  • Sugar mills seek concessions for export quota
  • Crude prices seen plunging as low as $ 10/barrel post lifting of Iran sanctions

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bank finances new section of motorway in Bavaria
  • CP to alleviate congestion in Chicago
  • Roadrunner runs with new boss
  • New trade body for European airlines
  • Europa lands record warehouse contract
  • Weekly train between Rotterdam and Enns
  • Germany tables 10 year port plan
  • China Eastern's route to Rome and elsewhere
  • Thüringen network nets new manager
  • RZD and Kazakh Railway snuggle up closer
  • Ports America redefining west coast strategy
  • Contract renewal for logistics giant
  • European express hubs grow in 2015
  • Grieshaber augments management board
  • Europorte succeeding against the odds
  • Waco selects East/Central Europe representation
  • Plain figures from Singapore
  • Sustainable cargo dolly to serve in Abu Dhabi

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Skytech Group to bring RescueSim Incident Command Simulators to China
    Official distributor agreement signed. RescueSim Incident Command Simulators to prepare first responders in China for any thinkable incident. Beijing, January 20th 2016 - The Skytech Group announces it has signed an agreement with simulator supplier VSTEP, making Skytech an official distributor for the RescueSim Incident Command Simulator in the Chinese...
  • RWI/ISL see box handling go up
    Containerised cargo flows appear to gain more traction again, with the latest monthly volume index by German research institutes RWI and ISL showing a notable increase. Their global container handling index published today rose to 118.8 points for December, up from 118.0 for November. The economists said that the latest...
  • Economic woes to test China's latest Five Year Plan
    China is about to begin its latest Five Year Plan, and while it is easy to dismiss the planned approach as a Soviet-style relic of the past, the next few years will be critical to a country undergoing a chaotic transition from an export and industry focus to a consumption...
  • India offers troubled shipbuilders access to state funding
    The Indian government has declared that the domestic shipbuilding industry will now be classified as an "infrastructure sector" which means shipbuilders can gain access to much-needed funding. A statement by the government on 20 January said Indian shipbuilders will be included under the so-called Harmonized List of Infrastructure sectors, which is...
  • DFDS nonplussed over disruption by ex-MyFerryLink seafarers
    Danish ferry operator DFDS said today that it did not understand why French seafarers had disrupted its Dover-Calais ferry service on 20 January when it was still recruiting crews for the former MyFerryLink vessels it is due to bring into service next month. The seafarers,...
  • HMM in talks to sell dedicated bulk shipping unit to H-Line Shipping
    Amid growing rumours that it could enter receivership, massively-indebted Hyundai Merchant Marine confirmed today that it is in discussions to sell its dedicated bulk shipping businesses. H-Line Shipping, the divested LNG and dedicated bulk shipping division of Hanjin Shipping, is tipped as a potential buyer. A HMM representative told IHS Fairplay,...
  • Early execution of Busan port's 2016 budget
    More than 60% of the KRW325.5 billion (USD271.9 million) budget for Busan port's redevelopment in 2016 will be used by the end of 1H16. Busan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it has planned for KRW201.1 billion of the 2016 budget to be...
  • Charterers snap up VLCCs on period charters
    The start of 2016 has seen at least 11 very large crude carriers being booked for periods of as long as two years, as spot rates are still seen as being on the high side. Statistics provided to IHS Fairplay...
  • DS Norden sees two more years of hardship as huge impairment charge booked
    DS Norden, the listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker shipping company, has booked an USD340 million impairment charge in its dry bulk business and the company forecasts two more difficult years, before the market is expected to return to levels...
  • ICTSI eyes more opportunities in Africa and Middle East
    Construction of the ICTSI terminal in Matadi, Democratic Republic of the CongoInternational Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is expanding its footprint in Africa and the Middle East with two new terminals under development and an eye on more opportunities in the regions. The Manila-based terminal operator is currently halfway through a 20-year...
  • Cosco head resigns as China Shipping merger gets underway
    Ma Zehua, the man who replaced Wei Jiafu as chairman and party secretary for China Cosco Holdings in 2013 when the charismatic executive quit unexpectedly, steps down today as chairman of the mainland's largest carrier.He will be succeeded by non-executive director Wan Min, China Cosco said in a...
  • Container line capacity growth to hit record low, says analyst
    This year's capacity growth will be the lowest ever recorded for the global container shipping fleet, according to Alphaliner, welcome news for an industry already buried under a deluge of excess vessels that cannot be filled.The analyst expects the fleet capacity to grow by 4.6% in 2016, with fewer new...
  • Bolloré adds more wine, spirit cargoes
    French freight forwarding and logistics group Bolloré Logistics kicks off the new year with the acquisition of an ocean freight service provider. The group announced on 20 January the takeover of a majority shareholding in AMC Company (Agence Maritime Congancaise), a French freight forwarder specialised in shipments of wines and spirits. Neither...
  • Singapore offshore firms seek new opportunities
    Singapore-listed offshore firms are looking for more opportunities amid the depressed market to improve their revenue, and, in some cases, to expand their presence in a new market. Otto Marine has secured an agreement with a world-renowned port operator to be its preferred choice of offshore and marine service provider. The...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Fear of corruption now the biggest obstruction to doing business in emerging markets
  • No calmer waters in sight as owners of 'zombie' containerships try to tough it out
  • Analysis: the message is one of caution as CSX cuts back on capital spending
  • Forwarders gloomy over China's prospects, as US companies move out
  • Iran back on the map as a contender in the automotive market
  • Cambodia makes a play for more factories
  • CH Robinson promotes Ivo Aris to vice-president of European forwarding

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Prison for Navy Petty Officer involved in Fat Leonard affair
  • USCG icebreaker Polar Star gets new CCTV system
  • Norden takes a hit on bulkers
  • Foss partners to provide marine engineering apprenticeships
  • Navy kicks off Great Green Fleet alternative fuel initiative
  • Evac secures major order to supply four cruise ships
  • Evergreen mourns passing of founder
  • CoCo Yachts books two more Coastal Cruiser contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Tidewater takes delivery of new tug GRANITE POINT
  • Evergreen Group founder Dr. Yung-Fa Chang dies
  • US rail freight traffic count takes tumble during week
  • Foss helps establish curriculum for marine apprenticeship program
  • Diana Shipping sets charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Long Beach prepares for first 18,000 teu ship and opening of Middle Harbor development
    Long Beach Container Terminal operator has been testing equipment and plans to start handling ships in April
  • Strong year for Barcelona port traffic
    Container traffic up 4% while shortsea cargo volumes hit record high
  • Eni drops Ocean Rig drillship
    DryShips affiliate consults lawyers over apparent loss of five months' employment
  • Cargill to consolidate shipping activities in Geneva
    Weak dry bulk market prompts trader to move operations from the UK
  • Star Bulk sells capesize amid dire dry bulk market
    As rates continue to fall, more players in the sector are ramping up their selling activities
  • Lifting of Iran sanctions will be good news for dry bulk - eventually
    Impact would be better felt if dry bulk sector were not so depressed
  • Australia volume growth a boost to LNG shipping
    Fresh cargoes and higher production volumes provide positive data for gas shipping, with Australia crucial to the future health of the global LNG carrier fleet
  • CSIS Ltd predicts heavy losses for 2015
    State-owned shipbuilder is hit hard by depressed market conditions
  • Rigbuilder Keppel's fourth-quarter profit drops 44% on oil turmoil
    Keppel has been hit by the decline in the offshore industry as oil majors cut back on capital expenditure across the board
  • China needs market-based approach in shipbuilding consolidation
    As the brutal economics of shipyard consolidation unfolds, wearing the 'Yangqi' badge improves chances of survival
  • HMM confirms talks with Hahn & Co to sell its bulker fleet
    Pricetag for fleet of 14 operating ships and six newbuildings said to be $497m
  • Greeks fire back in tax spat with Brussels
    Commission move to force Greek tax changes threatens EU shipping as well as debt-strapped national economy, say owners
  • Glencore setback in Newcastle port rates tussle
    Case with significant implications for Australian port privatisation falters at National Competition Council
  • DP World to return to Russia
    Signs joint venture with Russian infrastructure fund to invest in ports and logistics
  • Container freight rate gloom set to continue
    Overcapacity and weak demand to keep box rates low in 2016
  • NYK wins charter for newbuilding wood chip carrier
    Vessel scheduled for delivery in 2018 to carry cargoes for Hokuetsu Kishu Paper
  • UASC resumes Iran container shipping services
    Dubai-based box line to implement strict internal compliance check
  • Samarco mine disaster knocks BHP Billiton's iron ore production
    Miner trims 10m tonnes off its guidance for the second half of the financial year
  • Moody's cuts outlook on Navios Holdings unit
    Move comes after parent company's rating downgraded
  • Cosco given green light for purchase of Piraeus port
    Improved offer of $401m accepted by Greek privatisation fund
  • HHI finishes the year with about $6bn in commercial ship orders, down 3%
    Offshore-related orders collapsed by 74% to 1.6bn
  • Cargotec to buy maritime software firm
    Transaction expected to conclude in first quarter of this year
  • Brittany Ferries to provide new Poole-Bilbao freight service
    Charter period is for 12 months with an extension option
  • JLT Re hires Cooper Gay MD to bolster marine and energy team
    Industry veteran will change jobs once contractual commitments are completed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Long Beach: $4 billion plan keeps us nimble as industry changes
    The Port of Long Beach is guiding more than $4 billion in investments that will keep the second-largest U.S. container port nimble so it can respond to shifts in global manufacturing and trade patterns, pending mergers among ocean carriers and the arrival of the biggest vessels to call in North...
  • Russia container trade decline slows
    Port of Novorossiysk, Russia.The rate of container cargo traffic decline at Russian seaports is slowing but still remains high, with volume plummeting by 25.1 percent in the fourth quarter, according to the Russian Association of Commercial Seaports. The 25.1 percent decline was a slight improvement on the 25.9 percent year-over-year drop...
  • China's slowdown sends shivers through supply chains
    Speaking to more than 2,000 attendees at the JOC's TPM Conference in Long Beach last March, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh delivered a sobering account about the world's second-largest economy. "No country anywhere, anytime, has ever seen that happen without something bad happening," he said, referring to China's ratio of...
  • Philadelphia port short-lists potential Southport developers
    The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has issued a short list of potential developers of a marine terminal on 196 acres at the former Philadelphia Navy Yard. The port authority has been trying for several years to develop the Southport site adjacent to the Packer Avenue container terminal. Proposed uses for the...
  • Steady improvement in gate activity at DP World terminal in India's busiest port
    Gate operations at Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal, which took a hit due to the abrupt disruption earlier this week, have picked up speed over the past two days, according to the latest update from terminal operator DP World Nhava Sheva. NSICT is one of four container-handling facilities in Jawaharlal Nehru...
  • Shippers shouldn't expect lines to offer breaks on container weights
    Container lines are well known for making almost any concession to get or keep a customer, from dropping rates to offering extended free time on terminals, extended use of containers, or late cutoffs at gates. But they will have no room to budge on the requirement that a certified weight...
  • APM Terminals finalizes Cartagena joint venture, plans $200M investment
    Compas S.A. Cartagena TerminalAPM Terminals has finalized an agreement to establish a joint venture that will invest over $200 million in upgrading and expanding a container terminal in Cartagena, Colombia's largest port. The new joint venture between Maersk Group's port arm and Compania de Puertos Asociados, or Compas will manage and...
  • DP World seals Russia joint venture deal
    DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem signs the joint venture agreement with Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev.DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund today announced the launch of a joint venture that will target investments in ports, transportation and logistics infrastructure in Russia. Under the agreement, signed...
  • Delays, construction glitches to bust Panama expansion budget
    Credit: Panama Canal AuthorityWhen the Panama Canal's third set of larger locks open to commercial traffic this spring, the massive expansion project will be more than a year and a half behind the original target date of October 2014 and an estimated $150 million over the $5.25 billion budget set...
  • FMC faces decisions that could impact industry for years
    Global changes in container shipping are confronting the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission with some of the most difficult decisions in its 55-year history. How FMC Chairman Mario Cordero and his four fellow commissioners respond this year and next could determine how the industry deals with carrier consolidation, the increasing influence of...
  • India's Cochin port introduces new intermodal service
    International Container Transshipment Terminal, or Vallarpadam, at India's Port of Cochin expanded its intermodal freight access earlier this week when state-owned Container Corp. of India introduced a weekly train service connecting the DP World facility with Coimbatore, a major southern India inland point. "The train from Irugur in Coimbatore will start...
  • Idle box ship fleet edges higher
    The number of idled container vessels over 500 twenty-foot equivalent units edged slightly higher in the first two weeks of the year and is set to increase as carriers axe sailings in the run-up to the Chinese New Year holiday, according to Alphaliner. There were 337 unemployed ships as of Jan....
  • Greece accepts Cosco's 'significantly improved' Piraeus port offer
    Greece has accepted a "significantly improved" offer from China's Cosco Group for the state's majority stake in the Piraeus Port Authority. The Hong Kong-based company will pay 22 euros per share, or 368.5 million euros ($402 million), for the 67 percent shareholding in the operator of Greece's largest port, the state...
  • Lowest ever container ship growth expected in 2016
    Scrapping and other deletions is expected to take about 350,000 TEUs of capacity out of service this year.This year's capacity growth will be the lowest ever recorded for the global container shipping fleet, according to Alphaliner, welcome news for an industry already buried under a deluge of excess vessels that...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Iran moves to export LNG
    With no export facilities of its own, sanctions-free nation plans to piggyback on neighbour.
  • Three ships damaged in barge breakaway
  • Technomar appeals Daebo seizure release
    Affiliate of Greek shipowner challenges judge's move to end asset seizure against Shinhan.
  • Ocean Rig drilling contract cancelled
    The George Economou-led drilling ship firm continues to suffer from slowdown in oil production.
  • US shipping stocks ride wider relief rally
    Screens turn green as Brent price rise lightens mood in battered equity market.
  • Fosco seeks shield against OW arrests
    Chinese owner sues in New York to avoid fallout from Danish fuel supplier's collapse.
  • US Virgin Islands get VLGC mooring permit
    US officials issued the permit to build offshore mooring for VLGCs as part of LPG import deal.
  • Ferry passengers evacuated
    Firefighters extinguish blaze on Indonesian state vessel off Kupang.
  • Star Bulk confirms sale of modern capesize
    Petros Pappas-led owner offloads bulker due from Japanese yard at the end of this month.
  • Safe Bulkers renews debt
    New York-listed owner uses $75.3m RBS loan to pay off three facilities worth $82.4m.
  • ISIS hits Ras Lanuf again
    Militants set fire to oil tanks as Libyan oil company says Greek tanker prevented from loading.
  • DP World in $2bn entry into Russian market
    Joint venture with Russian Direct Investment Fund marks port giant's debut in Russia.
  • EU cracks down on ports
    Europe ends Dutch tax exemption for six seaports, while France and Belgium must also amend regimes.
  • Keppel halts Sete work
    Singapore yard stops building Brazilian rigs as it awaits clarification over company's future.
  • Greeks reject EU demand for tax overhaul
    Union of Greek Shipowners says current rules are not distorting competition.
  • EU renews attack on Greek shipping tax
    Commission says some provisions fall foul of rules on state aid.
  • Tianjin Southwest adds another
    Chinese owner returns to Huangpu Wenchong for third asphalt and bitumen tanker.
  • Tanker double for Hantong
    Chinese yard signs deal with domestic owner to build asphalt vessels.
  • Goundar closing in on buys
    Fijian owner to spend $10m on two ships and a floating dock.
  • UASC restarts Iran business
    Saudi-backed line accepting Iranian cargo via third-party ships following lifting of sanctions.
  • Hahn in for HMM bulkers?
    Report links Korean private equity group to $500m swoop for compatriot's dry fleet.
  • Aegean Marine heads to Rio
    Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunker company looks to expand operational footprint with office in Brazil.
  • Barge breakaway shutters Mississippi
    Coast Guard responding as 22 barges loaded with coal and petcoke break free in Louisiana.
  • Regent preps $125m in fleet upgrades
    Norwegian Cruise Line says three of subsidiary's ships to be renovated over two years.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • CP profits decline amid public takeover battle
  • Port of Rotterdam sees 2015 volumes rise 4.9%
  • Bahri drastically increases profits in 2015
  • Wilmington, N.C. expects boost from new intermodal service
  • Union Pacific reports 7.7% drop in 2015 profits
  • DP World wins concession for logistics center in Rwanda
  • FedEx Ground takes spot at former Maryland steel plant property
  • PLS Logistics opens new office in N.C.
  • Cargolux to invest in new joint-venture airline
  • Jan de Rijk acquires fellow Dutch logistics provider
  • COSCO to purchase majority stake in Piraeus port
  • IMF downgrades 2016 global growth forecast

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 21, 2016
  • Oil futures strengthen on possible ECB stimulus
    Traders ignore stock build.
  • Hull design promises fuel savings
    For liquified natural gas carriers.
  • US Navy's first biofuel-run green ships fleet sets sail
    Alternative fuel blend more cost competitive than traditional fuel.
  • Orkney Islands awards marine gasoil contract to Simpson Oils
    Remote Scottish archipelago expands port services.
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum joins Latin America bunker market
    Operations to start up in Q1 2016.
  • HSFO Med-North arbitrage shuts despite lack of prompt supply in Med
    Market sources attributed to strengthening physical FOB Rotterdam barge market.
  • Russia's Novorossiisk bunker fuel plummets on high stocks, bad weather
    Selling pressure seen strong discounts offered by suppliers.
  • Danish bunker fuel supplier Monjasa eyes Latin American growth
    Higher marine fuel demand expected in Mexico.
  • NYMEX February crude drops under $27/b
    NYMEX February crude settled $1.91 lower at $26.55/b.

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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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