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BRIEFS
September 30, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cuts CEC2 China-US east coast service from October 30
  • China exports' show strength as Standard Chartered index rises
  • WTO says global trade had its worst year since financial crisis
  • Chengdu-Rotterdam Express rail freight service arrives after 15 days
  • Sri Lanka's CICT becomes major hub to world's biggest containership
  • Malaysia's Westports will meet regional competition through expansion
  • Cargotec joins Finnish initiative to put autonomous ships in Baltic service
  • MacGregor organises 'Hack the Sea' event to reduce maritime waste
  • Boston's annual container throughput surges 12pc to 247,329 TEU
  • Air cargo chief David Bronczek to become COO, president of FedEx in 2018
  • Gatwick to study economics of airport to win cabinet support for expansion
  • Air Canada starts Montreal-Shanghai Dreamliner flights from February
  • ANA offers new temperature-controlled technology service

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Cabinet approves India-Korea undertaking on mutual recognition of seafarer certificates
  • Doctrine of Limitation of Liability
  • IWAI signs MoUs with Dredging Corporation of India, Paradip Port Trust & Mormugao Port Trust
  • Maersk Line orders 14,800 new reefer containers
  • Rubber dumping investigation on
  • India-Singapore MoU on innovation, creativity & technological advancement approved
  • A grand occasion that had a full house enthralled
  • Congratulations to the finalists & winners

International Transport Journalweb site
  • High expectations
  • New trucks for deliveries in urban areas
  • Trans-Asia rail network growing in Bangladesh
  • Airfreight virtuoso joins Röhlig
  • Topping out in Eindhoven
  • Latam axes Toronto service
  • Almost 40 year old partnership extended
  • Chengdu - Rotterdam in 15 days
  • MSC/ZIM: making adjustments/launching new slings
  • Baltic Exchange gets new custodian
  • Air Canada Cargo adds Toronto service
  • Bilbao's extended breakwater ready for use
  • Lease renewal in Prague
  • ICTSI Brunei -a top employer in the region
  • APLL beating a "not really sorry" retreat
  • Aprin to be Iran's biggest dry port and rail terminal
  • Thai flying to Teheran
  • New governance structure for Contship Italia

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Picking the winners and losers after surprise OPEC deal
  • Public shipowners retain narrow capital-market access
  • Scorpio companies pull plug on controversial insider fees
  • US: No changes to VGM enforcement after 1 October
  • APL Logistics retracts false statements about 'K' Line
  • COSCO Shipping to build terminal in Khalifa
  • Hanjin Shipping quiet on sale talk as offloading speeds up in Singapore
  • Some Rickmers Maritime Trust bond holders want immediate redemption

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Hanjin payment defaults add to charter rate misery in a depressed sector
  • Air freight rates improve a little, but in relation to what?
  • Analysis: restructured Maersk looks the best bet in a nervous industry
  • How do you book your cargo? Email still reigns...
  • South African competition authorities in 'seize and search' at six major shipping lines
  • Lufthansa poised for full Brussels Airlines takeover

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine adopts INTTRA eVGM service
  • VIDEO: Genting Dream debuts spectacular lighting system
  • MacGregor takes majority stake in Flintstone Technology
  • Tug sellers get close to asking prices
  • ITF slams U.S. treatment of Hanjin Shipping crew
  • South Africa suspects container shipping cartel
  • Fjord 1 battery ferries to have Siemens propulsion
  • Vigor Marine wins $7 million Navy contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Shipping told not to regard itself as indispensable to world trade
    Shipping prospects dimmed by globalisation backlash, warns OECD's Olaf Merk
  • Shipping veteran urges mindset change in digital age
    Evolving digital era means traditional shipowners must change or face decimation
  • LR wins 67-vessel German contract
    All vessels previously under DNV GL class
  • Shell's mega LNG fleet will focus on efficiency and safety, says shipping head
    Anglo-Dutch energy giant now has more than 100 LNG carriers shipping 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas
  • Shell's Henderson calls on industry to improve seafarer safety
    Seafarer fatality rates 20 times higher than UK construction industry
  • Waiting for the next shoe to drop
    Is Hanjin's bankruptcy the turning point for a container industry in crisis, or a sign of worse things to come?
  • Why World Maritime Day matters
    Shipping has a golden opportunity to promote its strategy for the future, do not squander it
  • IMO to discuss carbon roadmap for shipping
    Document being prepared for MEPC in October
  • Seanergy to go for further acquisitions
    Bulker owner posts second-quarter loss but says weak market brings expansion opportunities
  • Seanergy clinches takeover of two ER capes
    Greece-based bulker owner says vessels will cost $20.75m apiece
  • Martin Watson steps down at Watson Farley & Williams
    Former Chamber of Shipping president to retire from end of the month
  • Stranded British cadets disembark in Singapore
    Four British officer trainees stranded on board Hanjin Louisiana have arrived in Singapore
  • Zim shuffles Asia-US services
    Container line adjusts services for winter slowdown and opens link with MSC
  • Charleston wins clearance for dredging project
    US legislators open door to harbour deepening
  • Saam takes control of two more terminals
    Costa Rica Pacific port is added to operator's portfolio
  • Hanjin secures short-term borrowings to resolve cargo crisis
    Loans approved by Seoul Central District Court
  • Golden Week holidays take toll on capesize rates
    Rates to stabilise in the long term, says analyst
  • Saudi-led Opec policy shift may prove sticky for tanker markets
    Opec's Algiers pact to trim output signals change in strategy, but faces implementation hurdles
  • India's JNPT turns to solar energy to drive operations
    Port expects to recoup its investment in the energy savings project in two and a half years
  • APL Logistics clarifies K Line bankruptcy protection rumours
    Group says rumours were spread by individual employees and do not represent company's stance
  • Abu Dhabi inks container terminal deal with Cosco Shipping Ports
    Cosco Shipping Ports will pay a total consideration of $738m to Abu Dhabi Ports for the concession rights
  • South African authorities raid shipping line offices in rate-fixing investigation
    Raid conducted as part of investigations stemming from information provided by a member of the public
  • Here to help
    Automating oil records holds the promise of making crews' lives easier, and safeguarding their freedom

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • US forwarders seek clarity on changes to duty-free shipping criteria
  • Charleston lawsuit won't delay opening of new terminal
  • Some Hanjin boxes find a home in Southern California
  • Russia targets Argentina and Mercosur neighbors to plug food gap
  • SOLAS compliance high but holdouts, IT, and accuracy issues persist
  • APL Logistics rescinds statements on 'K' Line's financial health
  • US Congress set to pass port bill, but funding shake-up still undecided
  • Cosco Shipping Ports wins Khalifa terminal concession
  • US Export-Import Bank supporters urge Congress to act
  • Tough market delays construction work, project cargo demand
  • Phone recall rattles air cargo confidence in lithium battery rules

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Bugbee explains governance overhaul
    Investors applauding changes that came through listening, planning methodically over months.
  • Scorpio fee move draws positive reviews
    Evercore says elimination of S&P commission widens investor base; Deutsche Bank sees positive of sector.
  • VLCCs 'a real killjoy' to suezmax tankers
    Suezmax rally losing steam as low rates beckon charterers to bigger ships.
  • Outlook on 2017 tanker rates worsens on OPEC
    Paper markets see demand destruction if OPEC cuts go through.
  • Golar nears start of power plant work
    Joint venture Golar GenPower marks to bring FSRU to Brazil for integrated project.
  • Tanker duo downplay OPEC impact for now
    Market experts tell ASBA crowd that cartel's track record leaves room to doubt fallout from proposed production cuts.
  • Diamond S man sees happy winter
    Chartering guru Robin Heath says tanker rebound from horrid August has legs into 2017.
  • Minerva Bunkers culls offices
    Mercuria-backed outfit closing bases in Korea and Greece as it restructures.
  • Dof Subsea secures triple extension
    Oslo-listed company sees oil majors stretch the contracts of two PSVs and one AHTS.
  • Shin Yang chases down debts
    Malaysian yard and shipping player making sure it is paid as market recovery remains distant prospect.
  • Glander Int'l merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai bunker group stretches European reach with Norwegian combination.
  • Vroon opens for business in Mozambique
    New base in African nation opens up chance to play full part in regional market, owner says.
  • Scorpio group axes controversial fee
    Both public companies of Emanuele Lauro-led shipping group will no longer pay sale-and-purchase commissions to private affiliate.
  • Seanergy confirms ER capes addition
    Greek bulker owner expands its fleet as it logs a wider loss in the second quarter.
  • Sainty Marine drafts survival plan
    Troubled Chinese shipbuilder set to convert capital into 520 million shares to dispose of debt.
  • Stranded SCI ro-pax makes it back to port
    Indian ferry turns back for repairs after generator conks out.
  • NYK seals Chiyoda purchase deal
    Japanese giant enters the subsea sector as Ezra says sale of its stake has been completed.
  • MSC and Zim launch Black Sea run
    Swiss and Israeli owners teaming up to meet seasonal agricultural demand.
  • Glander merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai bunker group stretches European reach with Norwegian combination.
  • FAL Shipping sells tanker for scrap
    UAE owner banks up to $2.5m for 1988-built Zeta.
  • Glander takes over Scandinavian Bunkering
    Dubai group stretches European reach with Norwegian merger.
  • Cosco Shipping eyes Hanjin port assets
    Chinese giant may not be interested in vessels but could bid for terminals, local media report.
  • Cruiseship towed back to Bremerhaven
    V Ships-managed Albatros suffered technical fault after leaving for Dover.
  • Yard woes send profit plunging at Korean banks
    Seven major lenders see earnings drop 16% in the first six months as loan-loss provisions increase.
  • SAAM takes over Costa Rican port
    Chilean group paying $48.5m for Central American country's second-biggest terminal.
  • RMT bondholders team up to demand refund
    Container leasing company receives legal letter from law firm representing aggrieved investors.
  • Moody's "likely" to downgrade Maersk following split
    With no oil income to bolster transport arm, rating agency questions group's debt situation.
  • FreeSeas offloads elderly handysize bulker
    Disposal leaves over-the-counter listed shipowner with just one handysize bulker in fleet.
  • Tanker hit expected from Opec output cut
    UBS says 3%-5% of VLCC fleet to feel impact; offshore vessel owner stocks rebound on news.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Airports step up lookout for illicit wildlife trade
    Airports Council International (ACI), a trade association representing the world's airports, has approved Resolution3,supporting the United...
  • Hanjin Shipping lays off about one-third of U.S. staff
    Sources say Hanjin Shipping will layoff about 180 members of its 500 person workforce in the U.S. on Friday. Fewer employees are needed be...
  • Chamber of Marine Commerce, CSA merge
    The Chamber of Marine Commerce and the Canadian Shipowners Association (CSA) have agreed to a merger. Under the terms of the agreement, th...
  • Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern, SynchroNet and Alliance Shippers
    Norfolk Southern Corp. said James A. Hixon , executive vice president oflaw and corporate relations, and chief legal officer, will retire e...
  • Widdows: It's hard to see a way forward for Hanjin
    Ron Widdows, the former chief executive officer of both Neptune Orient Lines and Rickmers Holding, said he finds it difficult to see a way ...
  • Ocean carriers alter Asia-U.S. loops for winter 'slack season'
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM will be suspending its Seven Star Service (Z7S) between Asia and the U.S. East Coast for the winter "slack season...
  • CP president wants Canadian locomotive recorder rule implemented
    Canadian Pacific's president Keith Creel has called on the country's transport minister to implement locomotive voice and video recorders (...
  • MSC, ZIM launch new Black Sea service
    Ocean carriers Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and ZIM are launching a new Black Sea service to meet agricultural season demand, ZIM s...
  • House passes water infrastructure bill
    The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)reauthorization by a vote of 399 to 25. The...
  • Direct Relief breaks ground on medical aid distribution hub
    Direct Relief said Wednesday it broke ground on what will become the largest distribution hub for humanitarian medical aid in the United St...
  • C.H. Robinson CEO: M and startups are good for logistics
    C.H. Robinson CEO John Wiehoff said there's a pretty straightforward reason why there was so much acquisition activity in the third-party l...
  • JDA focuses on microservices
    A plethora of new entrants into the logistics technology field has made some established software providers take notice, if not worried. T...
  • South Africa's Competition Commission raids six container shipping firms
    South Africa's Competition Commission said Wednesday it conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of six cargo shipping comp...
  • Port of Longview seeks operator for two berths at Bridgeview Terminal
    The Port of Longview along the Columbia River in Washington state is seeking a company to redevelop and operate berths 1 and 2 of its Bridg...
  • Sunoco Logistics buys Vitol's crude platform in the Permian Basin
    Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. is purchasing the Vitol Group's Permian Basin crude oil system in West Texas for approximately $760 million ...
  • Christian Millet, head of Logfret, dies
    Christian Millet, head of the French freight forwarder Logfret, died Sept. 17 at the age of 58. He had succumbed from a battle with brain ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
  • Oil futures rise as market eyes possible OPEC accord with caution
    NYMEX November crude settled 78 cents higher at $47.83/b. ICE November Brent settled 55 cents higher at $49.24/b.
  • Hong Kong bunker fuel price jumps to year high on crude gains, supply tightness
    Hong Kong 380 CST delivered bunker fuel was last assessed higher on September 1, 2015, at $270/mt
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Asian imports, Saudi exports spiral upwards
    China, the world's leading crude importer, saw landings spike to a 12-week high of 23, up five from the previous week.
  • Union Maritime buys PGTM scrubber on credit
    Deal could make fitting scrubbers more attractive for shipowners
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • CHINA DATA: Aug apparent demand for jet rises; falls for gasoil, fuel oil
  • Marine fuel trader Glander International merges with Scandinavian Bunkering
    Scandinavian Bunkering's Tonsberg office in Norway will become Glander International Bunkering's second European office, after Geneva, and its staff in Singapore will add to the merged company's Singapore operation
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips as markets mull OPEC deal fundamentals
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC deal could hasten market rebalancing, but key details unresolved
    OPEC ceiling between 32.5 million to 33 million b/d aimed to rebalance the oil market

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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
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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
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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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