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BRIEFS

February 25, 2016

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Evergreen succession battle rages with intended heir ousted by half brothers NOL posts US$707 million profit buoyed by $888 million APL Logistics sale Hapag-Lloyd operating profit up 9pc to US$916.1 million. sales rise 29pc CMA CGM, UASC, Hanjin, CSCL halt China-Red Sea REX3/ARC2 loops CMA CGM denies it is in talks with Korean yards for 20,000-TEU ships Asia Australia Discussion Agreement hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU Beijing optimistic about China trade, it will stabilise, improve in 2016 California ports refine techniques to cut costly waterfront congestion Maersk to levy US$100/TEU rate hike from east coast South America April 1 'Before UN weigh-in rules apply they shoudl have legislative okay' US fines 5 intermediaries US$520,000 for violations of Shipping Act rules Men who got yuan plunge right now say worse will come worldwide Trans-Pacific Partnership may help Indonesia out of China dependence Houston sees petrochemical plants, mega-ships driving box volumes Cargolux, Oman Air add Luxembourg-Mumbai to belly cargo agreement IATA conference to examine use of drones in the air cargo industry 85pc of Africa takes big step towards Open Skies under new deal Dhaka's Shahjalal Airport's cargo incompetence cripples nation's trade

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd posts operating profit in Q4 2015 MSC renames ISES as Himalaya Express service New Suez Canal seen benefiting from 'One Belt One Road' & an opened up Iran NYK report recognised for excellence at 2015 Nikkei Annual Report Awards Shipping Ministry's perspective plan focuses on coastal shipping, logistics flows Tanker shipping freight rates seen weakening in late 2016 India likely to impose anti-dumping duty on chemical from US, EU Cabinet approves WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on phenol imports India-Sri Lanka economic cooperation agreement to be inked this year Reporting of cargo crime reaches 5-year high in 2015 as more police forces capture & share incident intelligence

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Emerging from the doldrums? First Union Rail renamed 'Wells Fargo Rail' MiX tops telematics list in SA New rail business park in North Carolina Launch of next-generation B737BCF AAT handling Malindo Air in Hong Kong More growth for general cargo alliance Shipping lines need to address VGM, says Fiata Retirement ahead for DNV GL's EVP See-saw results for Ports of Auckland Speedier parcel sorting in Russia Brambles selects new leader for digital division Faulty engines - no 3 breakdown cause Spanish Ports look back in joy Sichuan to launch Europe operation Greek-Bulgarian checkpoint blocked again Hapag Lloyd from red to black with CSAV

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Does shipping even belong on Wall Street? In shipping's Wall Street 'dream', blue-chip sector consolidators boasting multibillion-dollar market capitalisations and massive trading volumes rise to the fore. Public shipowners are far fewer and vastly larger. The industry's stock is coveted by America's most powerful long-only investment... Seaman Guard Ohio guards await bail decision Six maritime guards from the floating armoury Seaman Guard Ohio are awaiting a ruling on their bail hearing, held today (24 February) in India. The ship was impounded in October 2013 and its crew and armed guards detained for allegedly entering Indian waters with illegal arms without appropriate permission. Reverend Ken Peters, director of... US exporters seek SOLAS rule delay US exporters fear there may be major disruption to their supply chains if a new SOLAS container weight rule goes into effect on 1 July. However, regulators argue that delaying the rule in the US could place international shipping at risk.An amendment to the SOLAS convention, adopted by the International... Company profile: Fednav stays course on fleet Federal Navigation (Fednav) has decided to turn a blind eye toward choppy economic seas for bulker companies and sail on with plans to renew its fleet. "We're pursuing an organic growth strategy," co-CEO and president Mark Pathy told IHS Fairplay. That... Appetite wanes at shipping banks Shipping banks are pulling back on loans amid rising market turbulence and heightened regulatory pressure, according to bankers speaking at the Hellenic-American/Norwegian-American Chambers of Commerce Shipping Conference. "There has definitely been less appetite after the last month or two," said AMN AMRO North American shipping head Francis Birkeland at the New... USCG updates Ballast Water Management System information In a new notification, the United States Coastguard (USCG) has clarified its current position on ballast water management system type approvals, and has outlined some challenges with the process. To date, multiple systems have been submitted to the independent... Wave of debt swamps Korean carriers Consolidation or bust? That could be the question facing the two giant South Korean carriers, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Hanjin Shipping, as they begin to buckle under a crushing liquidity crisis.While it is unlikely Seoul will allow the lines to fail, there will be no good news coming out... Dredging: Don't be that rabbit in the headlights! If you were approached by a TV crew and asked to explain to a live broadcast why the dredging project you were engaged on was important, what's the first thing you would do? Exactly. You'd freeze. You'd forget everything you ever knew about dredging. You'd resemble the proverbial rabbit in... Salalah banks on bulk After a record year for bulk exports in 2015, Port of Salalah has added further capacity and set ambitious growth targets for this year. The port is focusing on import-export general cargo to make it more attractive to... Multimillion-dollar investment to double India's Sapangar Bay box capacity Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) in Sabah, Malaysia, is to lengthen its quay from 500 m to 1.2 km and increase its yard from 15 ha to 60 ha under an expansion project that will more than double handling... DNV GL's Svensen to retire DNV GL group president Tor E Svensen is to retire later this year, the classification society has announced. DNV has gone from strength to strength during Svensen's tenure. Its tonnage has expanded by 144% since 2004, before Svensen took the helm in 2006. In 2004, IHS figures suggest DNV's fleet totalled about... Korea broadens incentives for companies at Saemangeum port The South Korean government is extending its incentives for companies that set up a presence around Saemangeum New Port, on the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, as part of its strategy to revitalise the area. The Ministry of Land,... Marine insurers remain wary of Iran risks The maritime market's ability to do business with Iran continues to be hampered by insurers' fears over remaining US and European sanctions. While the Japanese government has expressed its willingness to renew the USD8 billion of insurance cover for its nation's... PNG shipowner may face charges over second ship disaster Peter Sharp, a shipowner facing charges over the sinking of Rabaul Queen in 2012, may also be charged over the loss of Kimbe Queen last year, according to police in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Police are alleging Kimbe Queen's crew were drunk when it... Hanjin Shipping mulls more asset sales Hanjin is currently headed by Korean Air boss Cho Yang-hoHanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling more assets to boost its liquidity, as it has KRW500 billion (USD406 million) of debts that have to be repaid within 1H16. South Korea's biggest shipping company said in a Korea Exchange filing... APMT opens free medical centre for Mumbai truckers Global terminal operator APM Terminals has opened a medical centre with an in-house doctor to provide free diagnosis, basic medical assistance, and medicines to the outside truckers who serve India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva, at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in... Damco turns the corner, cautiously optimistic for 2016 Freight forwarding company Damco has returned to a full-year profit in 2015 and is cautiously optimistic for 2016. The Netherland-headquartered firm posted a profit of USD15 million for the financial year 2015 against a loss of USD225 million in 2014. However, Thomas Knudsen, CEO of Damco Asia region, told IHS Fairplay that despite...

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
CSAV acquisition seems to have helped Hapag-Lloyd turn 2014 losses into a profit in 2015 Oman Air signs up with SmartKargo for unique cloud-based air cargo management IT Analysis: Ocado needs a global partner or new cash to fund hi-tech investment plan Boeing bets on Chinese domestic express boom for 737 conversions Evergreen succession battle heats up as group chairman role is abolished DHL Global Forwarding failed on software, and that's why it would come cheap Tor Svensen announces his retirement from DNV GL Cameron Thorpe to take over as London Gateway chief executive, as Simon Moore heads to Dubai

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Switch to Intersleek earns shipowners carbon credits Matson reports strong results for 2015 Eastern Shipbuilding delivers escort tug to Bay-Houston Island Offshore in financial restructuring move

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Port of Longview ends talks regarding gas facility project Port of Coos Bay nets loan to purchase new gantry crane US rail freight numbers head up during week Vancouver Port Commissioners Ok Terminal 1 deal with Clark College Teamsters look to renegotiate pilot contract agreements

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Vancouver sets its sights on attracting shipping firms City's growth and potential as a location for global shipmanagement result from strategic long-term public policy decisions Navios says liquidity now sufficient 'through 2017' Owner reports NYSE non-compliance notification after outlining more measures to combat tough market Cheniere reportedly sends first LNG cargo to Brazil Brazil is currently the most profitable destination, and US cargoes are destination-flexible Panamaxes start to slide again Availability of vessels outweighs South American inquiries IM Skaugen slides $4.9m into the red for 2015 Gas carrier owner focused on small scale LNG ambition, but it is 'not there yet' Navios expects scrapping to drive dry bulk recovery Lay-ups 'not huge' and less of an influence, says Angeliki Frangou London Club loses members on renewal round Terms not agreed with some owners, says Gooch Supreme Court to take OW Bunker case next month Hundreds of owners will be watching expedited hearing granted to Product Shipping & Trading Klaveness chief expects years before dry bulk recovery Company will focus on niche combined carriers and developing digital solutions Anglo-Eastern Univan Group faces challenging 2016 But merger will help combined company better weather industry storm Solstad Offshore swings to loss for 2015 on impairment charges Company expects dismal conditions for the offshore vessel market to be prolonged Matson 2015 results lifted by ocean transportation segment Company expects to see strong 2016 operating results albeit not at 2015's record levels FSL Trust reports 14% year-on-year revenue rise Company saw improved charter rates for its tankers Port of Oakland approves Outer Harbor Terminal lease termination Terminal operator will pay additional $5.1m for cleanup and repairs

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Baby Boeing converts as China's express market takes off Expeditors profit soars, despite weak air and ocean freight US truckload pricing flat in January, intermodal falls El Faro black box batteries likely died months before sinking Report: Hanjin seeking to offload assets ahead of debt payment deadline Economic crisis threatens Russia investment in Far East infrastructure JadeWeserPort gets backing for second container terminal El Faro rescue efforts escalated quickly, Coast Guard investigators told Telematics company Orbcomm expands cellular product lineup Global container port growth slowed to crawl in 2015 FedEx Ground to open DC near Seattle, Tacoma - and Amazon New tech to speed gate moves at DP World terminal in India's top port China throughput flat as Hong Kong continues to struggle Exploding lithium battery market collides with aviation rules

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Two injured in general cargoship collision Wijnne & Barends ship hits boats and pontoons in River Nene in the UK. Martin Midstream hikes shipping profit Texas conglomerate sees annual operating income rise by 40% for tug-and-barge fleet. Suezmax tanker spot market rates slump Europe catches up to retrenching West Africa rates; average TCE down 22% on week. US entrance to shift LNG market dynamics Gas executives see the beginning of US LNG exports as making more flexible global market. CMA CGM cools talk of pending mega order French line says it is not in talks with yards for ultra-large containerships. GMS's Sharma defends beaching in India Chief executive of largest cash buyer of demolition tonnage criticises proponents of sweeping ban on practise. Icebreaker goes aground in Antarctica P&O vessel stuck off Mawson Station after high winds break its moorings. Oil proving a drain but Fredriksen still big fish Bloomberg says offshore woe has dragged down shipowner's fortune but salmon company is swimming ahead. Matson mulls newbuilding move US container line could order two containerships after it posted record 2015 financial results. Island Offshore agrees debt extension Norwegian offshore owner also reveals shareholders are pumping in fresh equity to combat sector downturn. DP World expands flagship Jebel Ali port Dubai-based company adds capacity to important hub and claims it will change the way ports work. Houston and Souki team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Souki and Houston team up at Tellurian Seasoned LNG duo make venture official but under a new name - Tellurian Investments Spoof advert highlights lack of Canada/US ferry Classified listing offers $47m for much-needed ship to run between Yarmouth and Maine. MISC splashes $445m on FPS stake Cash-rich Malaysian owner buys back 50% stake in production unit sold to parent in dark days of 2012. Newbuildings booked in 2015 show $4bn loss Data reveals ships contracted last year have seen huge sums wiped off their value - and not just in dry bulk. New ro-pax run for Russia Trans-Exim starts service with veteran ferry to Sassnitz in Germany. POSH wins five long-term deals worth $85m Singaporean owner secures employment for four newbuildings and one AHTS in the Middle East. Hanjin goes for high-interest 30-year bonds Korean shipowner trying to raise $178m through debt sale; also selling trademark rights. Qatar Navigation pushes up 2015 profit Milaha grows earnings as products tankers and gas carriers contribute the most. Caspian Shipping eyes tanker, bulker orders Azerbaijan national owner considering moving for slots at domestic Baku Shipyard. IM Skaugen slices fourth quarter loss Cut in administrative and legal costs boosts Norwegian gas carrier owner in "challenging" market. Hyundai Heavy Industries makes weak start to 2016 World's largest shipbuilder saw $545m in new orders, but none of them in shipbuilding. Navios Maritime warned on share price Greek owner says it will "cure deficiency" after notification by New York exchange. Moody's downgrades Noble Group over liquidity fears Ratings agency says trader's finances will remain constrained until it refinances bank facilities. Vessel impairments dog Solstad Offshore results Declining asset values and weaker currency take their toll at Lars Peder Solstad-led company. Offshore slowdown set to hurt Ezion Holdings results Group expects challenging and uncertain market conditions of the industry to be prolonged.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Round 8 of TIGER grant program begins Drewry: Container terminals facing slower growth, higher costs CEVA starts Shanghai-Budapest LCL service FAA proposes fine against Atlas for improper 747 repair CarrierDirect: IT separating freight haves from havenots Matson bucks market trend, posts 'best year' in company history FMC reviews 50 OTI license applications Expeditors International Q4 profits jump 15.2% CSX joins Nasdaq-100 Index Canadian Pacific announces $0.25 dividend ATA: Truck tonnage index slips 1.4% in January

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Oil futures rise on EIA weekly inventory report; contango steepens Oil futures rallied Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration data showed draws in gasoline and distillate stocks. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Buenos Aires high-sulfur bunker fuel prices rose to $200/mt Wednesday on tighter supplies. US DATA: EIA says fuel oil imports lowest since Aug 2002 Slump 86% week on week. RUSSIA DATA: January fuel oil exports fall 24.7% year on year Due to weak export margins and reduced throughput on poor refining economics. ICS gets behind CO2 reduction target for shipping Wants IMO to develop 'intended' target in same way as developing countries will do under Paris Agreement. Shipping organizations call for IMO to implement mandatory fuel use collection Want system in place in time to preempt EU MRV. Barge congestion persists in ARA products market Amsterdam seeing the most delays. South Korea cuts natural gas rates 9.5% on lower LNG import bill Second cut this year after rates fell 9% in January US Coast Guard to assess ECA compliance through voluntary sampling program Ships participating won't be sanctioned for non-compliant samples, but suppliers' administrations may be alerted. Bunker shift to MGO to strain refiners, product markets: IEA Global cap in 2020 will see 2 million b/d of marine fuel demand switch from residual fuel oil to MGO, says forecast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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