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February 24, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine has bank's backing in liquidity crisis, appeals for time
  • Build-up to Chinese New Year fails to drive up air freight demand
  • Vancouver sees container traffic rise 5pc in 2015 to record 3.1 million TEU
  • CMA CGM adds St Petersburg shuttle service to Hamburg and Rotterdam
  • Panama Canal expansion nears end as sill reinforcements done
  • Zimbabwe to meet half of food staple needs from Zambia, Ukraine
  • Canadian National to buy its shares under repurchase scheme
  • 58,500 American bridges 'structurally deficient', new analysis finds
  • MacGregor to deliver Pusnes bow loading systems to Cosco shipyard
  • United Mechanics reject company contract offer as deadlock continues
  • Global airport cargo volumes rise 2.3pc in 2015, slow growth blamed
  • Mobile app for cargo goes into operation at Delhi International Airport
  • XPO dumps 7 Con-way terminals but keeps truckload shipping business unit

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • Accidents & Knee - Jerk Reactions
  • Container service reliability takes a dip in 2016
  • Moore Stephens alerts shipping employers to High Court decision on UK pension rules
  • Sea-Land reunion held at Yacht Club, Mumbai
  • Gadkari outlines plans to develop logistics hubs, ports
  • KPT Chairman to meet a cross-section of people, including the general public, every Wednesday from March 2
  • Shipping Ministry to issue tenders for roping in consultant for Colachel port by March
  • Reduced logistics cost seen imperative for 'Make in India'
  • Fiscal incentives, exemption from service tax sought for MSME sector in Budget
  • Govt to reduce export duty on iron ore to 10 pc
  • Jharkhand inks MoUs worth INR 62,000 cr.
  • USTDA signs agreement with Andhra Pradesh to help develop Vizag as Smart City
  • Chinese iron ore imports drop after New Year

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Wagon hire company goes from success to success
  • Building materials raise SHT sales
  • New railfreight corridors go into service
  • Stowage-planning now available in real-time
  • Swissport - all-rounder in Anchorage
  • Bank reinforces shipping management team
  • Solving planning puzzle with new software
  • DB wagons whispering across Europe
  • Clear View attendees call for 100% e-freight adoption
  • Teesport: quay reconstruction completed
  • Handheld tablets for warehouse staff and couriers
  • Icao bans lithium-ion cargo shipments on pax planes
  • Belgian HGV maker clocks up half century
  • Message from Singapore
  • Vendor manager joins GAC
  • NOL tables last-ever (?) results

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • New Capesize pool highlights growing bulker trend
    When Capesize Chartering Ltd was born in February 2015, it was an information sharing-platform, not a pool. As of this month, it is a pool, the world's largest in the Capesize class. The story of how its four high-profile partners - Golden Ocean, Star Bulk,...
  • Navios tightens cost controls to weather slump
    NYSE-listed Navios Holdings has deferred payments on its two perpetual preferred stocks to further bolster its cash position and weather what it believes will be an extended slump. "We have adopted measures to reduce our cash requirements without having to sell off assets," said...
  • Hapag-Lloyd returns to profit
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd delivered on its promise to return to profitability after the integration of CSAV's container shipping business last year. Its preliminary unaudited results released today show operational earnings (EBIT) at EUR366.4 million (USD404 million) for 2015, against a loss of EUR382.8 million in 2014. The merged...
  • Safety the main focus for Singapore's MPA in 2016
    Safety and training are two large areas of focus for the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for 2016. Speaking at a media briefing, Lucien Wong, chairman of MPA, highlighted that although the port of Singapore retained the 'Best Seaport in Asia' for the 27th time in...
  • HSH ship finance leader heading to DVB
    German state bank HSH Nordbank is losing its global head of ship finance, Ingmar Loges, to its Frankfurt-based competitor DVB Bank. The 52-year old will join DVB as co-division head of global shipping at its Amsterdam office as per 15 April. Serving alongside co-division head Frans van...
  • Data: Year-to-date newbuilding orders in freefall
    January and February 2015 were not great months for shipyards. Only 161 vessels of more than 10,000 dwt were ordered. By comparison, nearly 500 orders were placed in the same period in 2014, and 2013 saw 306 newbuildings registered by yards across the world in January and February. In the year...
  • NOL back in the black after logistics unit sale
    Neptune Orient Lines posted a USD707 million net profit for 2015 as the sale of its logistics unit lifted annual earnings by USD888 million, but collapsing freight rates in the fourth quarter and...
  • Container volumes surge at India's Vallarpadam port
    Container volumes handled by International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam in Cochin port in southern India has exceeded last year's volumes, with 42 days still remaining for the completion of the current financial year (2015-16) on 31 March. Last year (2014-15) the facility operated by Dubai's...
  • 'Business as usual' for struggling Japanese carrier United Ocean Enterprises
    Japanese tonnage provider United Ocean Enterprises, which filed for bankruptcy protection last November, has pledged to continue business as usual, according to its trustee. Lawyer Hajime Shinji has been appointed as trustee for the company, which received permission from Tokyo courts to begin reorganisation in December 2015. United Ocean...
  • China's crude imports expected to stay firm in 2016
    China's oil imports, which hit a record 330.9 million tonnes in 2015, is expected to remain strong as the country continues to stockpile on crude, said Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Notwithstanding a slowdown in economic growth, China's oil imports hit an amount that could fill more than 1,100...
  • Maersk: breaking yard pollution tests needed 'for level playing field'
    Maersk will carry out soil testing as one of its first efforts to introduce an international standard of shipbreaking at yards in Alang, India, where Maersk plans to break its...
  • Hindustan Petroleum books VLGC
    Indian LPG trader Hindustan Petroleum has chartered-in the newly built VLGC Gas Taurus for two years, brokers have told IHS Fairplay. They said HPCL took the vessel, which is owned by Wideshine Enterprises, the parent company of LPG tanker operator Tianjin Southwest Maritime, for...
  • Chinese coal mine closures could help dry bulk market
    Plans to close large numbers of mines producing low grade, highly-polluting coal in China could turn into good news for the dry bulk shipping market in case this leads to a reversal of recent sharp decline in Chinese coal imports, shipping analysts at Arctic in...
  • Stop ordering, scrap more ships and wait, Cremers advises dry bulk shipowners
    Dry bulk shipping clients of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group are losing USD10,000-12,000 a day with no respite in sight, according to Peter Cremers, executive chairman of the giant ship management company. "If you have 20 ships, you need deep, deep pockets. Our clients are losing money...
  • Damen CSD350 to create 200 km inland waterway in Nicaragua
    Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group has sold a cutter suction dredger (CSD) 350 to Empresa Portuaria Nacional (EPN, the national port authority) and tourist agency INTUR that will create a 200 km waterway along a section of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. The first Damen CSD bought by INTUR, it...
  • Comment: Troubled Tianjin port finds positives in second car market
    There has been scant good news from the northern Chinese city of Tianjin since the deadly explosions of August 2015 that resulted in loss of life and took a heavy economic toll including a dramatic fall in cargo throughput at the city's port. The automotive sector suffered badly from the...
  • BHP Billiton posts USD5.7 billion loss
    Global mining giant BHP Billiton posted on 23 February its first loss in over a decade, as commodity price slumps across all commodities wiped USD7.8 billion off company profits. In the miner's first half fiscal year 2016 (FY2016) report for 1 July to 31 December 2015,...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • India eyes 20,000 new jobs in air cargo in logistics and infrastructure revamp
  • ICAO approves temporary ban on rechargeable lithium batteries on passenger aircraft from April
  • 'Something has to give', says Drewry, as container terminal operators face a 'critical turning point'
  • NOL racks up its third successive year of losses, reporting $181m of red ink in 2015
  • Crane Worldwide sees supply chain technology as the key to continued growth in Asia-Pacific
  • Shipping and steel in a dangerous deflationary dance

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • Ottawa calls in help on shipbuilding strategy
  • Beacon Finland signs service deal with Rio Marine
  • BAE Jacksonville delivers fourth Jackson Offshore PSV
  • VIDEO: Down Under Cruise & Dive adds Evolution
  • All American Marine to build survey vessel for Corps
  • Tor E. Svensen to step down from DNV GL role
  • Cathelco to seek U.S. Type Approval for BWTS
  • Gibdock mobilizes giant wind farm installation jack-up

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • Drewry Tanker Forecaster sees freight rates holding steady
  • ATA truck tonnage index down during month of January
  • DOT calling for nominations for port statistics working group
  • Port of Portland schedules Troutdale Airport open house
  • Boeing selects Muilenburg as company's board chair

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • North loses further 2m gt in renewal round
    But club insists it is 'stronger' after 4% year-on-year gain
  • DVB poaches Loges from HSH Nordbank
    Industry veteran to relocate from Hamburg to Amsterdam
  • Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me
    Preferred shareholders of Navios Maritime Holdings will be disappointed at the news that their dividends will be suspended, assuming they heard it, says Lambros Papaeconomou
  • Supramax rates supported by Pacific trade
    Rates surge as Asian players return from the lunar new year holidays
  • Forwarder association calls for clarity on new box weight data requirements
    Fiata complains about alarming lack of information from shipping lines
  • Doubt cast on 'uneconomic' US crude exports
    IEA medium-term outlook dampens sentiment, but tanker owners try to stay upbeat
  • Evergreen succession battle heats up as group chairman's post is abolished
    KW Chang ousted by half-brothers and Bronson Hsieh no longer holds vice-chairman title
  • Navios defers preferred dividend payments
    Move will boost savings from shareholder payouts to $41m as bulker owner braces against 'unprecedented' market
  • Panama Canal warns of El Niño draught restrictions
    Unusual dry season could lead to restrictions on vessel transits from April
  • Yilport completes Tertir acquisition
    Turkish terminal operator gains 10 terminals in $330m deal
  • Classification societies' work under scrutiny at El Faro hearing
    El Faro was on list of 10% of vessels most at risk under US compliance programme
  • First US LNG cargo looms as Asia Vision prepares to load
    US cargoes will change the face of global LNG trading
  • DNV GL's Tor Svensen to retire from class work in summer
    Champion of safety at sea will assume professorship role at Strathclyde University
  • CSAV merger boosts Hapag-Lloyd's financial result
    German line posts operating profit of $406m for 2015
  • Box line doldrums set to continue
    High demand growth will not return, Maersk says
  • NOL reports narrower fourth-quarter loss of $77m
    UPDATE: NOL incurs $707m 2015 profit due to gain from sale of logistics unit
  • Noble Group forecasts net loss
    But company's cash balance at end-2015 remains solid at $1.95bn
  • Vessel supply holds VLCC spot rate in check
    Charterers gain upper hand as mid-March loading dates materialise
  • Hopes for LNG cargo boost from Venezuela and Russia joint venture
    An LNG export project in Venezuela would have to compete with pipeline options
  • Sinotrans Shipping expects considerable loss for 2015
    Owner blames depressed dry bulk rates and slowdown in China
  • Brazilian police investigating Keppel unit's contracts inked with Petrobras
    Keppel reiterates zero tolerance position against any illegal activity
  • Golden Ocean Group gets approval to increase share capital
    Approval paves way for company to finalise private placement transaction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • US truck volume growth brakes on high inventories
  • SOLAS verified gross mass VGM IMO container weights
  • Ex-Sea Star president to ask Supreme Court to overturn price-fixing sentence
  • Port, freight project backers eye $500 million in TIGER grants
  • Shippers have fewer Africa liner service options
  • Evergreen's changes leave Chang succession unclear
  • Port of Nagoya remains Japan's top export hub by value
  • Turkey's Yilport closes Portugal port group acquisition
  • Forwarders want better container weight direction from lines
  • Hapag-Lloyd rides CSAV merger to profitability
  • India's Vallarpadam transshipment terminal on pace for record year
  • Coast Guard was planning to inspect El Faro month of sinking
  • Some solace for Tianjin in 'parallel market' for cars
  • Logistics unit sale lifts NOL but falling rates, volumes hit hard

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • Matson profit slips but beats expectations
    US containership owner expects moderately lower volumes in 2016.
  • Brazil launches car carrier investigation
    Competition authority starts probe into nine ro-ro operators suspected of running 'international cartel'.
  • China's natural gas demand to grow 10%
    Crude imports will continue to grow, but more slowly.
  • FPSO outlook sours for Oslo-listed Bluewater
    Parent Aurelia sees annual floater results increase but braces for tough 2016.
  • Samos tipped to join capesize buying spree
    Inglessis family company said to have snapped up latest bulker bargain.
  • DSME assembles taskforce on ship orders
    Korean shipbuilder aiming to manage risks from contracts as losses mount.
  • Advantage ship released after Vafias seizure
    US lawsuit accuses Geden Lines of failing to redeliver, or pay charter hire, for CV Stealth.
  • Anchor-handler rates hit $140,000 per day
    Shortage of tonnage forces charterers to pay £100,000 and NOK 1m per day in North Sea.
  • Solvang reduces its share in VLGC
    Norwegian owner sells slice of vessel partnership company.
  • Navios sees green shoots amid red ink
    Angeliki Frangou finds some positives in unprecedented dry downturn.
  • North P&I Club pushes up tonnage by 4%
    Protection and indemnity firm says it has emerged stronger after "tough" renewal period.
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports strong operating result
    German boxship owner says it has reached its earnings targets for 2015 as CSAV deal pushed up revenue.
  • Yilport seals $330m deal for Tertir
    Yildirim Holding's subsidiary puts pen to paper for the takeover of 10 terminals in Portugal, Spain and Peru.
  • Filipino killed in fall on bulker
    44-year-old dies after 13-metre plunge on Transmed vessel off Malaysia.
  • UK Chamber endorses Cameron's new EU deal
    Shipping's representative body says "Brexit" supporters should do more to explain its impact on economy.
  • First Ship Lease sees profit spike in 2015
    Singapore-quoted owner's bottom line climbs despite slip in fourth quarter performance.
  • Hanjin 'eyes property and share sales'
    Korean shipowner reportedly lining up disposals of treasury stock and a London office building.
  • Ultrapetrol changes Nasdaq markets
    Buenos Aires-based owner says stock will now trade on Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • Chang's Evergreen succession feud boils over
    Rival offspring make their moves against late Taiwanese billionaire's legal heir Chang Kuo-wei.
  • Sale saves NOL from fifth loss in succession
    Huge gain from logistics deal brings first annual profit since 2010.
  • Yilport seals $300m deal for Portugal's Tertir
    Yildirim Holding's subsidiary puts pen to paper for the takeover of 10 terminals in Portugal, Spain and Peru.
  • Loges looking west in new DVB role
    HSH's former global head of shipping to head rival's western hemisphere operations from Amsterdam.
  • Mercator Singapore bulker heads to beach
    Ship lined up for sale sent for disposal in India.
  • Eagle Bulk secures a few extra days for talks
    Latest forbearance period runs until the start of March.
  • Sanoyas reveals bulker orders
    Japanese yard confirms six deals for dry cargoships in the last nine months of 2015.
  • Noble Group profit warning braces for loss
    Major dry cargo charterer has issued a profit warning due to weak coal prices and prospects for the commodity.
  • Nord/LB, Offen team up on loan restructuring
    German bank and owner form joint venture with Caplantic to entice institutional investors into shipping.
  • Reach exceeds expectations with small profit
    Norwegian subsea shipowner stays in the black despite falling rates in challenging offshore market.
  • Noble Group expects to post Q4 and full-year losses
    Major dry cargo charterer has issued a profit warning due to weak coal prices and prospects for the commodity.
  • McDermott looks to tap Indian market with joint venture
    Tie-up builds on collaboration that saw duo win Vashishta Deepwater Greenfield development.
  • Yard group Austal sees mixed demand picture
    Australian shipbuilder points to European enquiry but Middle east slump as it reports lower first-half result.
  • Swiber obtains consent on covenant amendments
    Singapore-listed offshore-focused contractor latest company to see financial constraints eased.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • ICAO lithium battery ban on passenger planes set for April 1
  • Carriers terminate Asia-Red Sea container service
  • DOT seeks members for work group on port performance
  • Port Hueneme harbor deepening moves closer to start
  • Freight forwarder network to use CargoSmart on-demand services
  • UASC joins ISC/Mid East-ECNA loop

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
  • Novorossiisk: Rail delays prompt firmer fuel prices
    Could last to mid-March, sources say.
  • Ecoslops raises capital to expand production of marine fuel from ships' oily waste
    Aims to accelerate production of the recycled fuel at a variety of locations throughout the EMEA.
  • Development of IMO in-use sampling guidelines hit snags
    Seen as 'incomplete' without dealing with sulfur verification aspect; safety concerns raised.
  • China Shipbuilding Industry transfers unprofitable units to parent
    CSIC is one of China's largest shipbuilding and ship repair groups.

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