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BRIEFS
February 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate off 22.6pc US$257/TEU, Asia-Med off 29pc to $266/TEU
  • Suez Canal Access Channel opens to Med, CMA CGM Racine first through
  • CMA CGM increases rate from Asia to West Africa US$500/TEU April 1
  • Grounded bulker slows Suez Canal traffic as convoys work around it
  • Singapore Exchange makes bid for London's Baltic Exchange
  • New chairman and CEO at Panalpina as sitting executives move up a notch
  • BEA: US GDP up 2.4pc in 2015, but slips to 1pc in 4th quarter
  • CMA CGM to upgrade PEX 3 service linking US, Africa and Far East
  • Expeditors quarterly profit up 20pc to US$114 million, sales off 10pc
  • Debt-ladened CEVA denies reports it is in talks to sell out to K+N
  • St Petersburg's new deepwater Bronka port has big box ambitions
  • Mongolia seeks US$1.3 billion from China to resume stalled coal railway
  • India's freight forwarding industry undergoes rapid change
  • Shanghai's Intermodal Asia March 22-24 expo to discuss eco concerns
  • Dollar-starved Air France-KLM wants its US$13 billion Egypt has seized
  • Seattle-Tacoma air freight rises 11.8pc to 332,636 tonnes in 2015
  • US and Canadian pilots seek protection from fire-prone lithium batteries
  • Lufthansa Cargo mulls more Delhi freighter flights, but fears overcapacity

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
  • Baltic Exchange confirms "exploratory approaches"
  • CAI elects M. P. Pradhan as new President
  • MANSA's 15th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament sees enthusiastic participation
  • Suez Canal access channel officially opened
  • 33 PPP projects under implementation at Major Ports
  • Govt outlines progress of Sagarmala
  • RoRo terminal being developed at Dhubri on Brahmaputra
  • Centre okays plan to construct four new bridges in Assam
  • New freight corridors announced in Railway Budget
  • Port connectivity to boost country's ex-im trade: Prabhu
  • Rail Budget visionary but pending projects need to be expedited for supplementing export logistics, says Fieo President
  • Action to be taken against those failing to export the mandatory sugar quota: Maha govt
  • Budget incentives sought to boost exports
  • Ficci urges govt to raise import duty on all steel products to 25 pc
  • Handicraft exporters demand incentives
  • PM to review progress of infra projects across various sectors
  • Export Import Workshop successfully completes Batch 33
  • US ethanol industry plans more exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Not even 1% growth
  • New blocktrain between Brest and Duisburg
  • Ceva opens facilities in Australia
  • A4E welcomes two Scandinavian members
  • Finnlines ups earnings in 2015
  • New contract for petroleum transport by rail
  • Norwegian takes over first B787-9, but shelves Cork plans
  • MOL creating new divisions
  • Z & B solve succession problem
  • Safer rail infrastructure in Nebraska
  • Presidential triumvirate for UPS
  • New zenith for Night Star
  • VD takes spacecraft module to the skies
  • XPO: disappointing Q4 and full year 2015 results
  • Simon Moore heading for warmer climes
  • Container weighing: shipping lines to bear the brunt?

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Report finds US flag can benefit from regulation changes
    Money paid by shipowners to register under the US flag could be reduced by streamlining regulations without compromising safety, an independent research group has revealed. A report published 25 February by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a unit of the American private non-profit group National Academies of Sciences,...
  • Public owners continue to sell off ships
    Scorpio Tankers' sale of five 2014-built product tankers is just the latest example of a pronounced strategy by US-listed shipping companies to sell off vessels and raise cash regardless of weak, second-hand pricing. According to a data analysis by IHS Fairplay, US-listed companies have sold 57 ships...
  • Shipbreaking unions warn on workers' health rights
    As shipping giant Maersk officially prepares to invest in Indian recycling yards, the company will simultaneously add the employment and human rights of breaking yard workers, as well as anti-corruption measures, into its corporate...
  • DEME profits up 18% after 'particularly active' 2015
    Belgian dredging major DEME increased its net profit by 18% to EUR199.2 million (USD218.7 million) in 2015. It is a year that it described as "particularly active", given its work on a large number of major international...
  • Eimskip has 'best year' since 2009
    Icelandic regular line and logistics operator Eimskip labelled 2015 as its best year for revenue and operating profit performance since 2009. The Reykjavik-based company, which operates five shipping services in the North Atlantic, reported a 10.6% year on year increase in revenues to EUR 499.6...
  • BW LPG reports profit leap, warns of higher volatility
    VLGC carrier owner BW LPG has reported a strong increase in both final quarter and full year 2015 results, but the company warns of higher volatility in freight rates this year. Group net profit rose to USD 82.0 million in 4Q15 rom USD65.0...
  • Singapore Exchange mulls bid for Baltic Exchange
    The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has confirmed that it is in preliminary talks to buy The Baltic Exchange, which publishes freight indices for bulk carriers and oil tankers. The Baltic Exchange is looking for a buyer and has...
  • China releases standard ship recycling contract
    The China National Shiprecycling Association (CNSA) and China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAM) released the Standard Contract for the Scrapping and Recycling of Vessels on 25 February. This is the first Chinese standard ship recycling contract, said CNSA chairman Xie Dehua. The contract not only regulates China's ship recycling sector, but it...
  • Incheon port to integrate terminal operations
    Terminal operations in Incheon's Inner Harbour are to be integrated to improve efficiency. The CEOs of the ten terminal operating companies that have operations in Incheon port's Inner Harbour signed a merger agreement on 25 February. Along with the agreement, the companies...
  • KOGAS teams with S Korea's Big 3 shipbuilders to promote KC-1 system
    South Korea's national gas importer Korea Gas Corporation has teamed up with the country's three biggest shipbuilders to take its patented KC-1 cargo containment tank system to new heights. KOGAS, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, have established a joint venture company,...
  • MOL reorganises business units ahead of huge anticipated loss
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will consolidate its bulk and energy shipping services into two business units from 1 April. It will be the end of a bleak financial year when the carrier expects to report a USD1.5 billion loss. MOL will restructure...
  • Finnlines chalks up record in 2015
    Despite Finland's dire economy and poor prospects generally, not to mention the introduction of the 0.1% sulphur bunker limit, Finnlines has been able to release sparkling figures for 2015 with an upbeat outlook. The 98%-owned Grimaldi Baltic...
  • SSA adopts all-rounder focus for 2016
    Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) adopts a holistic approach to focus on insurance, ship finance, security, training, and technology for 2016. "We are focusing on all aspects of shipping this year to share value-added information with our members," said SSA president Esben Poulsson. He told IHS Fairplay that information sharing is for the...
  • India clears credit for Iranian port
    India will extend credit amounting to USD150 million to upgrade and expand Chabahar Port in Iran that is expected to go some way in ensuring energy security for India, apart from facilitating maritime commerce. "India is negotiating this project to facilitate the growing trade and investment with Iran and other countries...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • The idea of an HMM merger with Hanjin is a 'half-baked rumour', says PR firm
  • IAG Cargo blames overcapacity and lack of demand for flat results in 2015
  • 2015 a boom year for XPO Logistics as ND and Con-way buys propel it into the big league
  • Carriers pin hopes on GRIs as Asia-North Europe rates approach an all-time low
  • Containerisation - or rather the lack of it - hammers another nail in air cargo's coffin
  • St Petersburg's new port aims to be top Russian cargo hub
  • Amazon to buy major French parcel-delivery service, as retailer expands in logistics

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • R/V Sally Ride completes builder's trials
  • Expedition members taken off grounded icebreaker
  • Is the Baltic on the block?
  • Life saving appliance checklist app released
  • Damen and Pearlson to cooperate on shiplift projects

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Patricia McDonald selected as Port of Portland Commissioner
  • Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of December
  • Crowley awards scholarships to University of North Florida students
  • Port of Camas-Washougal celebrates completion of commerce center building
  • Cargill teaming with MV Cargo for new Black Sea grain terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Capesize plunges to new record low of 177 points
    Rates dragged down by demand-supply imbalance
  • Skuld clocks up 10% year-on-year tonnage gain
    Performance exceeded own expectations, admits Hansen
  • VLGC spot rate lowest since 2010
    Where is the bottom of the market?
  • How low can they go?
    Asia-Europe freight rates approaching all-time lows as spot market prices fall for seventh consecutive week
  • US LPG is not in decline, says BW's Ackermann
    New US cargoes are hitting the market, generating demand for ships, says World's largest VLGC owner
  • DP World merges UK commercial operations
    Chris Lewis appointed managing director of DP World United Kingdom as operator looks to 'harness the synergies' of its UK facilities
  • Samudera Shipping profit drops 71%
    Company's results for 2015 show $13.7m impairment charge on five of its Indonesia-flagged boxships and two dry bulk carriers
  • Team Tankers net profits fall on quarter
    Chemical tanker player embarks on a series of vessel transactions
  • Baltic Exchange wooed by 'number' of suitors
    London-based exchange says it is in confidential talks with third parties over its future
  • MOL restructures dry bulk division
    Japanese operator to set up two new business units from April 1
  • India proposes River Information System launch
    System to optimise traffic and transport processes during inland navigation
  • Jinhui Holdings warns of significant loss for 2015
    Impairment charges and market downturn to weigh on results
  • Noble Group reports $1.7bn loss for 2015
    Weaker performance attributed to lower demand from China and slow pace of recovery in global economy
  • Yard Talk | The fine print in China
    Before the next ordering cycle begins, it is best to study the nuance of Chinese shipbuilding contracts
  • Nam Cheong posts 91% plunge in profits for 2015
    Fewer vessels completed and lower ship utilisation rates weigh on results

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Investigators recess after damaging testimony on El Faro sinking
  • US, Canada railroads silent on acceptance of non-VGM containers
  • AgTC tells US exporters to resist some SOLAS guidance from carriers
  • US industrial real estate to have disciplined expansion, despite slowing economy
  • $800 million available via first US freight grant program
  • Spot container rates decline on all major trades
  • Universal Truckload Services highlights logistics as flatbed volume sags
  • New packaging helps life sciences meet complex cold chain demands
  • Channel opening allows mega-ships to call Suez terminal 24/7
  • Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box
  • IAG posts lower cargo volume, higher revenue
  • Drewry service aims to simplify contract negotiations
  • XPO's LTL volume declines, but profitability improves
  • Asia-Europe spot rates fall back under $300 per box

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • ALT adds to sweeter week for shares
    Scorpio Bulkers rises 18% in one day after talk of fleet sale; global shipping indexes finish on high note.
  • US readying to ship out first ethane cargoes
    But meaningful VLGC loadings will not occur until next year at US East Coast dock
  • Otto Marine loss bloats amid bleak outlook
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner's red numbers grow by 46%.
  • Forcados halt hurting suezmax spot rates
    Rates on the benchmark route out of West Africa hit lowest level since September
  • Courage Marine sees its annual loss widen
    Supramax owner posts deeper red in 2015 due to low rates and an impairment charge of $20.7m.
  • Huge taste for SALT?
    Angelicoussis said to be in close talks to acquire entire Scorpio Bulkers fleet.
  • Canadian FLNG plan stops amid tepid demand
    Exmar will keep option to declare on Wison-built FLNG barge despite project's stoppage.
  • BW LPG says dividend can be sustained
    Chief executive explains previous payouts were exceptional as VLGC owner builds dry powder.
  • Swiber strikes $100m deal in South Asia
    Singaporean offshore vessel owner wins contract for a subsea project starting immediately.
  • Prosafe bondholders approve wiggle room
    Oslo-listed accommodation vessel owner wins covenant relief.
  • Russia's Zvezda shipyard nearing its debut
    New $2bn far east plant will open its first workshops in the second half of this year.
  • Nauta shipyard signs two loan deals
    Polish shipbuilder taps PKO and ING for cash totalling $41m to pay back government.
  • US wants every N Korean cargo checked
    New sanctions put to the UN could include mandatory inspections.
  • Golar wins $200m CA bond backing
    French bank issues fixed rate long-term notes guaranteed by KEXIM for LNGC pair.
  • Grupo TMM appoints new finance boss
    Benjamin Alvarez will replace Carlos Pedro Aguilar Mendez as CFO at Mexican shipowner.
  • Bumi Armada loss widens in Q4
    Malaysian group hit by weakness in offshore ship markets in final three months.
  • Flex LNG looks to amend loan
    John Fredriksen company still needs extra cash before LNG newbuildings are delivered.
  • Berg temporarily leaves CEO role
    Boss of offshore vessel owner wants to reduce his workload but he remains the head of parent company.
  • SeaBird turns around losses through layups
    Oslo-listed seismic owner returning chartered ships as it makes it back into the black.
  • Atlantic Offshore sees deeper red for 2015
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner posts bigger loss due to impairments but says demand is still strong.
  • Jens Ismar: 'It was a fair process'
    Executive says injunction without merit and Western Bulk Chartering sale will not be reversed.
  • Polarcus stretches backlog by six months
    Middle East seismic shipowner wins multiple contracts starting in the first half of 2016.
  • Subsea 7 lands major BP contract
    Deal for three ships to work on subsea project in Egypt is worth more than $750m.
  • Havyard falls to bigger Q4 loss
    New orders needed as Norwegian shipbuilder posts deficit of $9.5m in final three months.
  • Team Tankers slides back in fourth quarter
    Lower revenue and higher costs drag down results Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner.
  • Deutsche Bank turns more bearish on crude tankers
    Shipping analysts cuts price targets for Teekay Tankers and Euronav by between 37 and 50%.
  • US military increases shipping deals
    APL, Maersk Line and Hapag Lloyd among several shipowners to see value of deals enlarged.
  • Royal Caribbean faces Anthem class action
    Passengers on cruiseship complain about journey that turned back after rough weather.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Obama signs Customs authorization bill
  • SGX offers to buy Baltic Exchange
  • Drewry launches ocean freight e-procurement tool
  • Lawmakers introduce short line railroad tax credit bill
  • U.S. GDP grows 1% in Q4 2015
  • U.S. to help Puerto Rico restructure highway agency
  • FEC Railway to offer online intermodal booking tool
  • IAG Cargo boost revenues 3.2% in 2015
  • AAR: U.S. crude-by-rail volumes drop 17% in 2015
  • UPS invests in same-day delivery startup
  • FAA proposes fine for German glue maker
  • CMA CGM converts PEX3 to around-the-world service
  • U.S. DOT solicits applications for FAST freight grants

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
  • Lack of bunker fuel at St Petersburg boosts prices
    Shortage seen likely to last for another week.
  • New twist in post-OW legal battles
    US court to assess if shipowner's interpleader protection applies outside the country.
  • Shanghai bunker market sees minimal impact ahead of April 0.5% sulfur limit
    Other ports expected to follow suit soon; vessel enforcement measures announced.
  • Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel contracts for Mar fall on ample supply
    A pick-up in Western arbitrage fuel oil arrivals into Singapore for March has dampened sentiment for fuel oil and end-user bunker sector
  • Shanghai bunker market sees minimal impact ahead of tighter sulfur limit
    Tighter sulfur limits are part of China's Ministry of Transport to cap the maximum sulfur content of bunker fuel used in ECA zones

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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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