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BRIEFS
August 29, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 4pc to US$695/TEU, drops 6.9pc to Med ports
  • Maersk announces transpacific rate increases to take effect October 1
  • CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe, Asia-Med and Black Sea rate increases
  • More data sought as US FMC 'stops clock' on Ocean Alliance approval inquiry
  • Singamas hit by US$36.6 million loss, first half revenues fall 42pc
  • APL builds Asia-Europe network with India Pakistan Europe service
  • Oil prices fall, Iraq enters market, Niger rebels end war, adding supply
  • Cheng Lie Navigation to add intra-Asia service through slots
  • Maersk's South Pacific Express links NZ and west coast South America
  • WSS makes things easier for Suez customers with help of special team
  • BCO eco lobby starts campaign for cleaner, greener ship emissions
  • US truckers take legal action against electronic logging devices
  • New logistics facility for DHL Express to be developed at Budapest Airport
  • Qatar Airways Cargo automates pallet loading onto freighters at Doha
  • Aramex partners with NewBridge Pharma in UK, Mideast, Africa, Canada

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2016
  • APL's new India Pakistan Europe service to commence in Oct.
  • End user certificate - Dangerous & embargoed goods
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve capital-related conditions for merger with UASC
  • Joint services boost Indian Subcontinent network
  • New lows for container equipment prices
  • Shipping companies asked to pay significant compensation for causing environmental damage
  • South Asian countries meet to finalise regional oil & chemical spill contingency plan
  • US Federal Maritime Commission seeks additional information on 'Ocean Alliance'
  • APSEZ berths vessel with largest cargo parcel size ever handled at a port in India
  • Bangladeshi ports seen reducing rates for Indian ships under coastal shipping agreement
  • Country craft operators, agri produce exporters urge DGFT to relook at EDI port condition for rice exports
  • Indian investors have an opportunity at Colombo port
  • Kakinada Container Terminal loads largest parcel size of 800 TEUs
  • KoPT extends RFQ due date for project to set up liquid cargo mooring facilities
  • Penal interest waived on govt loans availed by Cochin Port
  • Changes in freight rates for handling coal by rail
  • COPY OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION
  • India & Cyprus agree to avoid double taxation & prevent fiscal evasion

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Australia: improving car/truck interactions
  • China-Russia trade corridor ready for action
  • Setback for world's biggest aircraft
  • It's ready, steady, run in less than one month
  • PD Ports: invitation to see the sea
  • Johannesburg site to produce rail equipment
  • DTC enlarging vehicle fleet
  • Grimaldi completes Finnlines delisting
  • DME is Isago compliant
  • Husser to Riss & Hammes
  • Single brand for Havi Group
  • New shuttle cuts transit times to Asia
  • Hapag Lloyd and UASC: wedding on
  • Taking on new duties today
  • Virgin Atlantic to manage long-haul cargo for Virgin...

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Full speed ahead for Kingston hub transformation
  • Cautiously optimistic Aurora LPG remains in black
  • I.M. Skaugen cautiously optimistic despite deeper interim losses
  • Chinese shipbuilders downsizing payrolls
  • VARD wins two cruise ship orders from Hapag-Lloyd
  • VLGCs anchored off Singapore amid global oversupply
  • Korean Air to inject USD357.56 million into Hanjin Shipping
  • Upward trend for container freight rates on Asia-Europe
  • H-Line Shipping on fleet renewal spree
  • Singamas falls to first half loss as container sales plummet
  • China COSCO plunges to USD1 billion first-half loss

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • An eerie lull in spot market as rates game gets critical for ocean carriers
  • Forwarders struggle with tech innovation paradox: they fear it but need it to attract customers
  • Creditors reject latest Hanjin rescue plan as 'D-Day' looms
  • UASC key figures unveil 'dismal performance'
  • Supply chains and the link with the Internet of Things
  • TIACA secretary general Doug Brittin to retire

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • BG Freight to add four new "green" feeders
  • Twenty years on, MTU Series 4000 is still a leader
  • ABS issues guide on W2W crew transfer systems
  • Topaz: One OSV operator with profitable first half
  • Hapag-Lloyd Cruises orders two expedition ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger terms
    Two carriers on track to create world's fifth largest container line
  • Diana Shipping on path to end stalemate with lenders
    Dry cargo specialist reaches preliminary agreement with BNP Paribas and other lenders to defer loan repayments
  • Singapore: refining transhipment hub strategy
    City state is moving on multiple fronts to fend off would-be competitors amid a prolonged industry downturn
  • Cluster theory: is it still relevant?
    As technology evolves, will the notion of related businesses clustering together be able to remain in favour?
  • London: capitalising on a glorious legacy
    London boasts both an illustrious past and a more than credible presence, but emergent maritime centres are making big inroads
  • Shanghai: eyes return to top slot
    The metropolis at the midpoint of China's eastward coastline is widely seen to have the potential to rival the world's best maritime cities
  • Tokyo: still going strong after 20 years of stagnation
    Japanese capital holds on to its shine though perennial weaknesses persist
  • Hong Kong: defending its prestigious position
    With a bleak long-term prospect for the city's port amid restricted lands and rising labour costs, its shipping service sector will likely take on more responsibilities
  • Rotterdam: Europe's biggest port is striving to grow
    Port of Rotterdam needs to retain status as Europe's biggest as Antwerp closes in on containers
  • Oslo: more than just marine finance
    Oslo is noted for its lenders and its ease of listing, but there are also export credit agencies, lawyers, shipbrokers, class expertise and of course the Nor-Shipping trade show
  • Hamburg: riding out the KG crisis to preserve top maritime city status
    Hapag-Lloyd's renaissance offsets Elbe concerns as line joins world's premier division and underpins Hamburg's maritime credentials
  • Copenhagen: letting potential off the leash
    Marine finance is a key element of the Danes' maritime city, but strong shipowning and operating community seal its place as a top maritime city
  • Dubai: home of 'the world's first-ever bespoke maritime cluster'
    Many maritime companies find Dubai an attractive location do business, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the authorities to make it so
  • Limmasol: home to a loyal maritime following
    Cyprus' course as a contemporary maritime hub has been steady, with defections rare
  • Mumbai: poised to ride Narendra Modi's wave
    India's prime minister is on a mission to invest $60bn in the development of ports and related infrastructure, and the country's leading maritime is sure to benefit
  • Italy: reform on the cards
    Decades in the making, will much-needed simplification and efficiencies enable the Mediterranean country to claw back market share?
  • Location, location, location
    From international melting pots to national strongholds, there is no single recipe to being a leading maritime city and shipping companies, though increasingly spoilt for choice, may struggle to calculate the benefits of a move
  • UK shortsea capacity on the rise
    Boost for Channel services, but direct Scandinavian capacity slips
  • Rickmers and Rickmers call off talks
    Shipmanagment arrangement is shelved
  • HSH shipping loss provisions quadruple to nearly $600m
    Hamburg regional bank stays in black in first half, but no thanks to the industry
  • China Cosco's $750m cost-cutting target is 'challenging' say analysts
    Chinese box carrier looks for more consolidation synergy savings
  • Hanjin Shipping's 'self-rescue' plan falls short of creditors' demands
    Fate of Hanjin Shipping will be decided by creditors next week
  • Carriers pin hopes on September GRIs
    With the peak season failing to deliver thus far, next week's price push could prove crucial
  • Dalian Port first-half profit falls 23% amid global economic slowdown
    Economic fundamentals remained weak leading to a slowdown in investment, consumption, and imports and exports trade
  • New director quits UK Ship Register
    Setback for UK flag growth ambitions as Simon Barham departs after just a few months in the new role
  • Tankers: Summer slowdown or something more sinister?
    Rates have probably bottomed out, says Sovcomflot, but the fate of rates henceforth is by no means clear
  • Rem Offshore posts net loss on impairment charges
    Newbuild cancellation expenses are also to blame for decline
  • Weak demand and container shipping reshuffle weigh on Singamas results
    But railway transportation development in China might provide new business opportunities
  • Seaspan raises $80m from public share offering
    Company sells 3.2m preferred shares priced at $25 per share
  • Swiber wins extra time to report second-quarter results
    Singapore Exchange gives company until November 14 to declare earnings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Caribbean rates fall as container lines fail to curb overcapacity
  • Allcargo Logistics combines operations to accelerate growth
  • Hapag-Lloyd shareholders approve UASC merger
  • Peak season and tighter trans-Pacific capacity fail to lift spot rates
  • US proposal to limit truck speeds would cut capacity
  • Rotterdam dockers back automation job security deal
  • Germany's Rickmers, ER Capital end merger talks
  • Matson orders two container/ro-ro ships for Hawaii trade
  • Low volume growth squeezing global terminal operators' profits
  • Coast Guard issues storm advisory for South Florida ports
  • Capital injection aids Hanjin in fight against receivership
  • Volatile Asia-Europe spot rates show clear upward trend
  • Low demand for containers drags Singamas to first-half loss

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Analysts: Aurora likely to need debt relief
    LPG carrier owner says it's working with stakeholders to address long-term financial structure.
  • Hapag-Lloyd gets key approval for merger
    Shareholders OK share capital increase needed for combination with liner rival UASC.
  • Aurora LPG secures $21m finance booster
    LPG carrier owner says it is in talks for more financing after striking two-year loan deal.
  • Diana and lenders strike preliminary deal
    BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests.
  • Vitol terminal re-opens after oil spill
    Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal.
  • Hyundai Mipo workers vote to strike
    Industrial action at Korean yard will be the first in 20 years.
  • Diana strikes preliminary deal with lenders on debt
    BNP Paribas likely candidate as 'largest lender' accedes to Diana requests.
  • Stifel: Big advantage in $511m Matson order
    Analyst says conro newbuildings at Nassco will allow Hawaii shipowner to operate fewer and more efficient ships, but with more capacity.
  • German family merger falls through
    An anticipated tie-up of companies owned by Bertram and Erck Rickmers will not go forward.
  • Aurora makes less but beats estimates
    VLGC owner takes a hit due to low rates and tries to answer a tough question.
  • Bourbon AHTS fired on off Libya
    Offshore vessel being used by MSF charity boarded by gunmen.
  • S&P upgrades Steamship Mutual
    Insurer's two bumper years impress ratings agency.
  • Swiber gets permission to delay results
    Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company.
  • Finnlines delisted by Grimaldi Group
    Italian ferry company takes 100% control of Baltic ro-ro owner.
  • UASC: assumptions over figures 'incorrect'
    Boxship owner defends its position ahead of crucial meeting over Hapag-Lloyd merger.
  • HSH's loan loss provisions hit $587m
    German bank says conditions in shipping markets were persistently difficult in first half.
  • Hanjin on brink as KDB questions rescue plan
    But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms.
  • Vitol terminal closed after oil spill
    Oil tanker causes slick in Malaysia while loading fuel at Tanjung Bin Terminal.
  • Hanjin on the brink as KDB questions rescue plan
    But owner says it has not received any word from creditors as threat of court receivership looms.
  • US seeks $750,000 whistleblower reward
    Two crewmen on DSD Shipping's Stavanger Blossom set to split major payout in criminal oil dumping case.
  • Seaspan sells out fundraising offer
    Containership owner completes share offering and raises gross proceeds of $80m.
  • Hanjin on the brink as KDB rejects rescue plan
    Owner may have one last shot at redemption as threat of court receivership looms.
  • Flex looks forward to bigger LNG capacity
    Oslo-listed company says increased production will coincide with the delivery of its LNG carriers in 2018.
  • Eimskip pushes up profit by 59%
    Icelandic line enjoys 9% rise in cargo volumes in second quarter.
  • Solstad still profitable ahead of merger
    Oslo-listed company remains in the black for the second quarter although it posts smaller profit.
  • IM Skaugen logs another loss
    But Norwegian gas carrier owner remains optimistic its small-scale LNG operations will pay off in future.
  • Restis scoops Nigerian PSV charter
    Golden Energy Offshore fixes supply ship to Total for six months.
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding plans 2,000 more job cuts
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder looking to trim workforce in face of order slowdown.
  • Icon Offshore sees net profit drop by 57%
    Decline in vessel utilisation continues to take its toll at Malaysian offshore vessel operator.
  • Swiber gets permission to delays results
    Singapore Exchange gives judicial managers more time to determine state of the company.
  • Matson picks NASSCO for new con-ro ships
    Two Kanaloa class ships, costing a total of $511m, complete renewal of Matson's Hawaii fleet.
  • Slump for Fredriksen's Seadrill Partners
    Net income falls by 41.7% as financial items eat into operational gains.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Washington State adopts new crude-by-rail rule
    The state of Washington earlier this week adopted new rules surrounding the transportation of crude oil by rail and pipeline, the Washingto...
  • AIIS: U.S. steel imports in July post monthly increase
    The United States imported 3.17 million net tons of steel in July, a 12.3 percent increase from June but a 3.5 percent decline from July 20...
  • Container carrier losses could reach $10b in 2016
    More "dark clouds" are gathering for the top container carriers as mounting losses could total $10 billion in 2016, according to Lars Jense...
  • Eimskip's Q2 net earnings soar 58.7%
    Icelandic shipping company Eimskip reported net earnings of 8.8 million euros (U.S. $9.9 million, based on today's exchange rate) for the s...
  • UPS Freight to cut 160 positions at Richmond HQ
    UPS Freight plans to slash 160 positions at its Richmond, Va. Headquarters within the next year, according to a statement from the company....
  • SCFI remains stagnant from last week
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index barely moved from last week's reading of 597.47 to a reading of 596.3...
  • G6 voids another transpacific sailing in October
    The G6 Alliance will void one sailing its North Pacific 3 (NP3) service between Asia and the Pacific Northwest, according to alliance membe...
  • Reports: Little new in latest Hanjin finance plan
    Korean media outlets on Friday reported a new financial improvement plan submitted by ocean carrierHanjin Shipping Co. to creditors on Thur...
  • FDA launches new import website
    The Food and Drug Administration's import division on Friday launched a revamped website designed to make it easier to access information o...
  • USDA forecasts $133b in ag exports for FY 2017
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)has projected $133 billion in total agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017, up $6 billion from ...
  • Crane Worldwide opens new facility at Heathrow
    Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened a new warehouse and office facility adjacent to the London Heathrow Airport in an effort to enhance it...
  • Former DAMCO exec to head new SaaS division at SEKO
    SEKO Logistics has appointed Michael Christensen to lead a new business unit focusing on the third-party logistics provider's service-as-a-...
  • FWI: Cargo theft remains prominent issue in Brazil amid economic crisis
    The rate of reported cargo thefts in Brazil is high and continues to increase while the nation continues to experience an economic crisis, ...
  • Matson orders two new conro ships
    Matson has ordered two combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships from General Dynamics NASSCO for deploymenton its services to Hawai...
  • Tech upgrades help fleets improve gas mileage 3%, study says
    Seventeen large motor carriers saw their fuel economy increase last year by 3 percent from 2014, saving a combined $501 million on diesel, ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2016
  • Houston premium to US Gulf Coast HSFO hit lowest level since June 7 on Thursday
    The Houston bulk-to-retail spread -- the IFO 380 CST spot market premium to its primary blending component US Gulf Coast HSFO -- stood at 43 cents/mt on Thursday, according to Platts data.
  • TANKERS: Black Sea-Med dirty Handysize rates surge on wave of fresh inquiry
  • Bunker spill closes oil terminal in Malaysia operated by Vitol's VTTI
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TENDER DATA: India's IOC sells 35,000 mt 380 CST HSFO for Sep 17-19
  • China's Shenzhen port to tighten sulfur limits at berth from Oct 1, 2016
  • CHINA DATA: July residual fuel imports edge up 3.6% on month to 1.19 mil mt
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • India's Matrix Bharat expects bunker sales to grow by 8-10% annually
    MXB will target growth through expanding customer base and improving speed of bunker fuel delivery through better infrastructure

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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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