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BRIEFS
August 25, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to cancel transpacific and Asia-Europe sailings in October
  • 17,859-TEU CMA CGM Vasco Da Gama runs aground off Southampton
  • Trucker injured when Calais migrants throw petrol bomb to stop him
  • Asia-Europe rate war's end boosts spot market, but fails to lift contracts
  • Tauranga's profit drops 2.4pc to US$56 million, but box volume up 12pc
  • USWC to 'lose 5pc of market to USEC' with wider Panama, local dredging
  • Armed attacks on Nigerian crude makes Angola No 1 African oil producer
  • Once again rivals, China and Japan compete for influence in African trade
  • Study: EU court likely to say its ruling trumps UK court on Brexit
  • Shanghai Pudong ups volume 2pc in 7 months to record 919,461 tonnes
  • Air freight forwarders in Bangladesh battle with capacity squeeze
  • Amigo flies 9,000 Indian goats, sheep to UAE by air in one month
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs 10-year lease for warehouse at Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Ministry of Shipping seeks 5 pc of Central Road Fund for waterways development: Gadkari
  • Rising Middle East refinery capacity seen impacting crude tanker shipping outlook
  • Scrapping seen touching a new high
  • 'Close quarter' situation between vessels handled skillfully at Kandla Port
  • Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal crosses 0.2 m TEUs
  • JN Port signs agreement with banks for external commercial borrowing
  • JNPT participates in IACC annual convention on 'Unleashing India-US Economic Synergy'
  • Kandla Port's achievements highlighted at I-Day celebration
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port achieves multiple handling records
  • EFL facilitates new beginning in Indo-Bangladesh trade
  • Qatar Airways Cargo implements automated weight & balance system

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New general cargo hub for France
  • New cranes for MGT on the Congo
  • Latam selects Chep to manage ULD fleet
  • Start of rail service to DEF terminal in Ohio
  • Transfargo becomes part of Shipping Holding
  • BBC Chartering back in Denmark
  • Consolidated Distribution goes to Lineage
  • Valenciaport posts solid results in July
  • UK-France: electricity interconnector goes ahead
  • Reinforcement for NV Logistics
  • A week and a day old - two new European cargo routes
  • 3PL shipments in USA rise in Q2
  • USA: moving coils by rail beats barge transit
  • Budapest airport strengthens express business
  • More pressure on megaships, says Drewry
  • Spellman joins Inttra team
  • Snapping up more XPO shares

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Global Ocean optimistic for dry bulk sector
  • Avance Gas Holding braces for tough 2017
  • Tangshan posts strong H1 as its volume surges
  • Huangpu Wenchong secures order for heavy lift vessel
  • Hutchison to open second Pakistan terminal by October
  • Sembmarine acquires all of PPL Shipyard
  • DSME credit rating downgraded, placed on credit watch
  • Chevron awards FSO contract to MISC
  • Shipping unlikely to see Cuba boost until 2018

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • G6 axes more Asia-North Europe capacity as carriers prepare for a 'bleak' October
  • Yield erosion keeps IAG focus on the high end of the global pharma market
  • Tough first half for Kerry Logistics as turnover and profit creep up
  • Amazing Bayonne Bridge engineering feat
  • Ex-Menzies chief Craig Smyth named new CEO at WFS

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Latest lease sale gets just $18 million in high bids
  • NTSB investigators recover data from El Faro VDR
  • Gibbs & Cox makes VP promotion
  • Wartsila adds a Chief Digital Officer to C suite
  • Reefer company to delist from Oslo Stock Exchange

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • FMC stops clock on Ocean Alliance filing
    CMA CGM, Cosco, Evergreen and OOCL asked for more information before US agency prepared to give greenlight
  • KKR securitisation deal cures NordLB shipping headache, says Faak
    Deal likely to have been done at a discount, US sources suggest, as other banks invited to party
  • Gulf of Guinea sees most piracy cases in first half of 2016
    Piracy risk in the Gulf of Guinea rises as Southeast Asia records year-on-year drop in security incidents
  • APL adds India-Pakistan-Europe route
    New service includes Southampton and Felixstowe
  • Merger talks expose UASC's weaknesses
    Hapag-Lloyd able to drive a hard bargain for overextended carrier
  • Container equipment prices plummet
    Weak demand trickles down to box makers
  • Lloyd's List expands news team
    New UK reporter to provide daily shipping coverage out of London
  • DSME delivers delayed Transocean drillship
    Vessel was originally scheduled for delivery on May 31, 2016
  • BG Freight Line orders new feederships
    Charters in vessels for Irish Sea operations
  • Cosco Shipping Ports reports weaker bottomline in first six months
    Terminal operator's first-half profit drops 23% to $105.9m excluding gains from sale of subsidiary
  • Sembmarine forks out $115m to acquire full control of PPL Shipyard
    Operator acquires the remaining 15% stake in rigbuilding yard that it does not own
  • Western Bulk blames Bulk Invest bankruptcy for second-quarter loss
    Olso-based dry bulk company also cites weak market as a reason for $11.4m net loss

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Portus wins Army ammo contract, to use ILA labor
  • El Faro 'black box' yields 26 hours of information
  • US, aided by shippers, to mull new port productivity metrics
  • Short-sea liners' new vessels to cut emissions, costs
  • US exporter confusion over China's Zika rules persists
  • For-hire US truck tonnage rises at slowest pace so far this year
  • ODFL warns truck capacity could buckle as soon as early 2017
  • Research highlights potential for Canadian inland ports
  • Cuba shipping gains unlikely in the short term
  • Container equipment prices hit record lows and still falling
  • China's Zhuhai aims to double container traffic by 2020
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals UASC losses ahead of merger vote
  • HPH Karachi terminal to challenge planned India transshipment ports

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Wells Fargo: Jones Act tanker rates falling
    Report points to weaker charter activity for tankers in the US coastwise trade.
  • Suezmax rates surge from 'depressed' levels
    Average time-charter equivalent estimate rises by $2,580 per day but remains low.
  • Avance Gas sees shares slide after miss
    Oslo-listed owner's stock drops after dividend cut and earnings miss.
  • Bulker crew members beaten by pirates
    IMB Piracy Reporting Centre says seven robbers boarded vessel off Conakry, Guinea, and made off with crew's cash and property.
  • Golden Ocean shifts $132m in payments
    Fredriksen's New York and Oslo-listed shipowner's newbuilding delay pushes capital outlay into next year.
  • Tanker rates taking more than seasonal hit, MSI says
    UK forecasting firm sees market fundamentals exacerbating summer slowness
  • UASC reveals $4bn debt ahead of merger
    Hapag-Lloyd publicises financial results of future partner, disclosing first half loss of $201m.
  • Oceanteam CFO exits after long sick leave
    Norwegian-Dutch offshore vessel owner says Torbjorn Skulstad will leave role that CEO has been filling since May.
  • Crew suffer burns in German cargoship blast
    Two seafarers sustain injuries while starting up composite boiler on chemical tanker.
  • ASL Marine takes hit from Swiber fall
    Singapore shipbuilder and offshore player makes provision for all the money owed by troubled rival.
  • Retrofits needed before transiting Panama
    Vessels built a few years ago will have to install new chocks and bollards to become compliant.
  • KDB could pump more money into STX
    Report claims state bank may add $53m to Korean shipyard's restructuring pot.
  • Loss deepens for Shih Wei Navigation
    Bulker blues hit Taiwanese owner as revenue declines.
  • India fines owner of sunken bulker $15m
    Delta Shipping hit with penalty for oil spill after Rak went down with coal cargo in 2011.
  • Primorsk lenders to recover $212m
    Prisco shipowning affiliate's new bankruptcy plan estimates at least 81% recovery for banks and private equity firm Oaktree.
  • Siem Shipping says goodbye to Oslo Bors
    Reefer owner applies to delist from the stock exchange as daily volumes remain consistently low.
  • Vehicle carrier banned from Paris MoU ports
    Ukraine's Jigawa barred after failing three port state control checks in three years.
  • Yang Ming's second quarter loss hits $150m
    Taiwanese container line hurt by falling revenue while costs stay the same.
  • Fierce competition hits Avance Gas
    LPG carrier owner turns red in the second quarter despite fleet utilisation of more than 90%.
  • Opportunity knocks for tankers in Brazil
    Petrobras' increased production from new FPSOs to boost demand for liftings, broker says.
  • Hoegh LNG hastens FSRU conversion
    Shipowner pens equipment deal that will see unit targeting late 2017 and 2018 contracts.
  • Japan's shipbuilders look to technology to gain edge
    Virtual reality and big data among the latest tools to be employed to combat foreign competition.
  • Semua Shipping tanker arrested in Singapore
    Malaysian-owned vessel is the latest ship to be detained this week in the Lion Republic.
  • Monjasa lands new $80m credit facility
    Company says new financing is important for its future development from a pure bunker player.
  • Pacific Radiance top brass snap up shares
    Singapore offshore vessel operator's chairman and senior director increase skin in the game.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: El Faro's VDR reveals 26 hours of information
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Wednesday that 26 hours of information was retrieved from the El Faro's voyage data re...
  • Hapag-Lloyd reveals UASC's $384m loss for 2015
    United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) had a net loss of $384.3 million in 2015, while the ocean carrier'searnings before interest and taxes (...
  • UP applies for permit to operate cross-border bridge
    The U.S. Department of State received an application from Union Pacific Railroad Company July 22 for a Presidential Permit to operate and m...
  • STB discontinues annual 'end-of-year outlook' letter
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) will discontinue its annual end-of-year outlook letter on railroad traffic volumes and operatio...
  • Drewry: Price of new containers falls to record lows in 2015
    The price of new containers fell to record lows in 2015 and is forecast to fall further in 2016, says the London-based shipping consultants...
  • G6, OOCL void October Asia-Europe voyages
    The G6 Alliance in October will void one sailing each on its Loop 5 and Loop 7 services between Asia and North Europe and alliance member O...
  • West Coast terminals ditch uniform chassis fee plan for separate negotiations
    The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) said it has shelved plans to introduce a chassis services fee, and that its 13 ...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports reports sluggish first half results
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, formerly known as COSCO Pacific, reported profits attributable to equity shareholders of the company of $171....
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index slips again in July
    Domestic truck tonnage fell 2.1 percent in July 2016 from the previous month, following a revised decrease of 1.6 percent during June, acco...
  • ACI: Airfreight volumes remain 'sluggish' in first half 2016
    Global airfreight volumes in the first half of 2016 were "substantially weaker" than passenger traffic, posting marginal 0.5 percent year-o...
  • Drewry: First-half global container volumes up 2.6% on major trades
    Global container volumes on selected lanes have grown 2.6 percent in the first half of 2016 compared with the same 2015 period, according t...
  • GAO upholds military contract to Portus
    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Tuesday upheld a U.S. military contract to Portus Services LLC of Jacksonville, Fla., to oper...
  • ITC launches new import monitoring tool
    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has released a new web-based interface that allows the public to more easily monitor changes ...
  • Executive Moves: Worldwide Flight Services and CSafe
    Air cargo ground handling provider Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has named Craig Smyth chief executive officer, effective Aug. 29. Smyth ...
  • Logility acquires integration partner AdapChain
    The supply chain software provider Logility said Tuesday it has acquired privately-held AdapChain, a U.S.-based developer of integration so...
  • NEWS FLASH: West Coast terminals shelve chassis fee
    The West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA) said it has shelved plans to introduce a chassis services fee, and that its 13 ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 24, 2016
  • Crude futures weaken after EIA data shows inventories growing
    ICE October Brent settled 91 cents lower at $49.05/b.
  • Golden Ocean delays deliveries of six newbuild vessels
    The delay affects vessels at the New Times shipyard in China.
  • US DATA: EIA says residual fuel oil stocks highest since July
  • Bunker payment dispute sees ship detained in Singapore
  • TENDER DATA: South Korea's EWP seeks 40,000 mt HSFO for Sep 8-12
  • TENDER DATA: S Korea's EWP buys 30,000 mt HSFO for Aug 29-31 delivery
  • ANALYSIS: Tax crackdown on China independents may temporarily slow crude inflows

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