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BRIEFS
March 2, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Seaspan posts net loss of US$139 million in 2016 as revenues increase 7.1pc
  • Brave ICTSI quits Portland, pays US$11.4 million to break Terminal 6 lease
  • Kuehne + Nagel 2016 profit up 6pc to US$713 million, as sales slip 1.4pc
  • Copy Maersk's tactics and defer new ship deliveries to ease overcapacity: Drewry
  • AADA increases China-Australia rate by US$300/TEU from April 1
  • OOCL combines southeast Asia Australia Service AAA1/AAA2 into New AAA
  • Teamster militants break into TPM Long Beach session to blast XPO
  • APM Terminal's new container terminal opens at Lazaro Cardenas
  • CN plans to invest US$1.9 billion on mainly infrastructure projects in 2017
  • International Chamber of Shipping urges UN to head off local CO2 regulations
  • One-day Singapore ballast water management course March 10
  • Air France-KLM's weak cargo figures to be hidden in overall financial results
  • Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Auckland service from December
  • Renewed US-Iran tensions delay Indian airline Tehran flight plans
  • Atlas Air's 2016 profit soars 468pc to US$41.5 million

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • CMA CGM makes adjustment to THC in Chinese ports
  • Narottam Morarjee Institute holds 38th Convocation
  • SCI CMD to hold additional charge as Director (Technical & Offshore Services)
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics takes delivery of 2,500-TEU vessel
  • The Swedish Club improves offering to charterers
  • Nissan touches export of 7 lakh units from India
  • Andhra Pradesh to form maritime board
  • NMPT conducts oil spill mock drill at SPM
  • Volume at Major Ports up
  • Qatar Airways cargo freighter arrives in Americas
  • Harsh punitive action to be taken against deviant shell companies
  • Indian economy expanding at a fast pace, says OECD Economic Survey

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Testing testing: long haul hybrid vehicle
  • Taking over control
  • From Easyjet to IAG Cargo
  • Serbia: rail rehabilitation raises train speed
  • Rhenus tackles British offshore market
  • ULH earnings down in 2016
  • Strategy change at port of Portland
  • UECC's new PCTCs plying Baltic waters
  • 90 t giant takes centre stage at SBB workshops
  • Vekia appoints senior consultant
  • Kuehne + Nagel on a steady path
  • GMB joins FNC
  • New era in air transport to French Caribbean
  • Ghanaian GHA goes live with Kale
  • Telematics for 90,000 intermodal wagons

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • DS Norden to transform dry cargo business towards vessel operation
  • EU climate action chief calls for IMO emissions target in 2018
  • Kuehne + Nagel earnings climb to another record
  • VARD's orderbook at three-year high despite loss
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's year-on-year fourth quarter profit jumps tenfold
  • TTA buys Pizza Hut's Thai business as loss continues
  • ECSA pleads for wider access to tonnage tax
  • EMAS Chiyoda Subsea files for bankruptcy protection in US courts
  • Liner equity stakes don't guarantee new alliance business
  • Ship scrap prices up on improving steel market
  • SM Line details services
  • Eagle Bulk seals 'milestone' deal to expand its fleet

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • Capacity crunch on box ships to Asia: Maersk first to stop taking bookings, as air freight awaits boost
  • Record profits in 2016, so now K+N is set to hit the acquisition trail
  • Singapore wins, HK and Port Klang the losers, in alliance reshuffle
  • Bad news for carriers in contract talks as transpacific spot rates soften
  • Inttra appoints container veteran Vijay Minocha president Asia Pacific
  • Lewis Girdwood replaces Sarah Nicholl as IAG Cargo CFO
  • Shipping slump: why a vessel worth $60m is scrapped
  • Brexit means taxpayers need to support supply chain, says Nissan

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • Canada awards key Joint Support Ship program contract
  • Eagle Bulk in $153 million nine ship Ultramax deal
  • Moran Iron Works busy with fisheries research vessel
  • Resolve rights Indian Navy frigate after undocking accident
  • DEME orders world's most powerful cutter suction dredge
  • Advice to box ship owners: Defer newbuild deliveries
  • Vard books more orders, loses less

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • Could the stock market decide the fate of Frontline-DHT proposed merger?
    DHT shareholders will ultimately have the last word, but Frontline looks set to benefit either way
  • RBD Armatori to offload three panamax bulkers
    Italian dry bulk and tanker owner to focus on modern vessels and 'strategic business lines' as part of restructuring
  • Results round-up
    Dry bulk starts having a good time, tankers on a comedown and shipyards forget what it feels like to be happy
  • Bahri's 2016 profits slightly down
    Saudi tanker giant says it was hurt by weak spot rates
  • EU Council position sets stage for emissions showdown
    European Parliament at odds with Council of EU over whether maritime sector should be included in emissions trading system
  • Denmark's shipowners call for more EU free trade agreements
    Liberalised trade is key to growth in new markets, claims DSA
  • Falling newbuild prices stimulate bulker ordering
    How long can bulk carrier investors keep cool heads?
  • A smaller alternative to large box lines?
    Shippers should invite smaller regional lines to enter the deepsea trades
  • Team Tankers flips to fourth-quarter net loss on market slump
    Chemical tanker company posts net loss of $8.9m
  • Norden pitches possible profit in 2017
    Company may be in the market to buy tankers later in the year
  • Avic International Maritime sees wider net losses
    Foreign exchange losses drag down the bottom line in 2016 results
  • Thoresen Shipping narrows 2016 full-year losses
    Shipowner says it has has sufficient cash reserves to take advantage of any opportunistic and organic growth
  • Yangzijiang 2016 net profit dragged down by impairment losses
    Group says macroeconomic factors could cause uncertainties in the shipbuilding sector in the days ahead
  • Eagle Bulk buys nine secondhand ultramaxes for $153m
    US-based company renews its ageing fleet with younger vessels
  • Seaspan incurs 2016 net loss on vessel impairments
    Fleet growth revenue boost countered by poor asset values for smaller vessels
  • Call for industry action in wake of Hanjin collapse
    Dialogue needed to prevent a repeat of the supply chain chaos from Hanjin's demise, says FMC commissioner
  • DSME looks to sell off more assets to improve liquidity
    Stake in a vessel financing unit and a construction subsidiary are up for grabs
  • New York/New Jersey plans dockside improvements
    Efficiency gains need to be made ahead of Bayonne Bridge completion
  • EU and IMO mull vessel data collection alignment
    IMO secretary-general and European transport commissioner discuss further co-operation at private meeting in Brussels
  • APL reinforces CMA CGM goal to become number one in US trades
    APL back on growth path just just nine months after change of ownership
  • One Belt, One Road may boost marine insurance needs
    IUMI official bullish on Chinese president's flagship transportation project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • Seaspan swings to loss on vessel write-downs
  • DCLI acquires 11,000 chassis from NYK
  • Maersk warns of 'serious impact' of Spain port strike
  • US resin exporters have many routing options
  • Drewry: Terminal ownership affecting alliance networks less
  • 2016 a record year for earnings at Kuehne + Nagel
  • Concor moves to speed import discharges at India's top port
  • ALE installs Saudi Arabia's first wind energy turbine
  • More carrier consolidation coming, XPO's Jacobs says

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • United Ocean tests sale waters for Japanese-built kamsarmax
    Brokers watching to see the premium to be attached to a modern kamsarmax.
  • Bahri's earnings hit by lower spot rates
    Owner of one of the largest VLCC fleets feels effects of weaker shipping demand.
  • Bulc wants emissions solution on 'IMO level'
    'Liberal in head and socialist in heart' transport commissioner addresses regulation issue from Brussels.
  • Bulker deal means revitalisation for Eagle, haircut for Greenships
    Analysts expect Eagle Bulk to fund purchase of up to nine bulkers with cash and asset sales.
  • India Steamship LR2 fleet committed
    Long-running sales sage could be nearing a conclusion with new deal on subjects.
  • Pareto raises rating on Dorian LPG
    Analysts place hold tag against New York-listed VLGC specialist.
  • Italian cargoship holed in clash
    Luca S damaged in collision with Turkish vessel at Porto Nogaro.
  • Fesco fights Kapital bankruptcy claim
    Asset management company files action against Russian owner after bond default.
  • iPad wi-fi failure led to collision
    Skipper fined after using app to navigate before crash with DFDS ro-ro.
  • DHT Holdings funds HHI VLCC pair
    New York-listed owner inks a loan to help pay for newbuildings booked earlier this year.
  • Frontline VLCC resales cheapest since 2003
    DSME deal turns back time on asset prices but debate remains over if it's a true benchmark.
  • Havyard workers rewarded for profit
    Staff getting a bonus as shipbuilder logs $13m operating earnings for 2016.
  • Brussels urges IMO to take further action
    Jos Delbeke of the European Commission's DG Climate Action asks for a specific emissions reduction target.
  • Norden mulls products tanker fleet growth
    Danish owner places wet expansion on agenda as others chase bulker bargains.
  • Seaspan profit hammered in fourth quarter
    Impairment and vessel sale losses push boxship owner into red for 2016.
  • Fisher prepares for tanker fleet renewal
    UK owner warns that bringing in new ships will push up medium-term costs.
  • DEME orders world's biggest suction dredger
    Belgian owner returns to Dutch shipbuilder IHC for 164-metre vessel.
  • Shipping facing long Brexit talks
    Former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb says complexity should not be underestimated.
  • Cosco Corp wins heavy-lift order
    Singapore group's Cosco Qidong yard to build new ship for European owner.
  • TTA grabs slice of pizza action
    Bulker owner diversifies with Pizza Hut acquisition in Thailand.
  • German owners switch up a board
    Ernst Russ, MPC and Lloyd Fonds joining more transparent Scale market in Frankfurt.
  • Dof Subsea eyes new bond issue
    Norwegian owner says cash from latest sale to pay off $155m due next year.
  • Norden targets return to profit in 2017
    Danish owner guides for possible return to the black this year as bulker performance improves.
  • Havila winding up POSH venture in Singapore
    Four ships to be sold as Norwegian owner launches repair offering to complete restructuring.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • Seaspan records $139m loss in 2016
    Seaspan Corp., which owns containerships and charters them to liner companies, has slashed the dividend on its common shares by two-thirds ...
  • Port of Rotterdam, Kramer Group ink deal for reefer service center
    The Port of Rotterdam and Kramer Group inked an agreement on Monday to create a reefer service center, which will be located at the former ...
  • Virgin to expand airfreight service to the U.S.
    Virgin Atlantic Cargo is expanding its airfreight services in the United States in 2017, the company said in a statement. The air cargo su...
  • Great Lakes shipping season commences operations
    The 2017 Great Lakes shipping season began yesterday with the first voyage of the season being the Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder out of Erie, Penn...
  • Executive Moves: IAG Cargo, INTTRA and ATA
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock IAG Cargo appoints chief financial officer, while INTTRA hires president of Asia Pacific, and American Truc...
  • TECSYS boosts earnings, revenues in Q3 FY2017
    Montreal, Quebec-based supply chain solutions provider TECSYS Inc. saw net profits jump 63.5 percent to $888,000 Canadian (U.S. $665,570) i...
  • Commerce stands pat on U.S. Q4 2016 GDP estimate
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 1.9 percent during fourth qu...
  • K+N ups earnings in 2016
    Source: Kuehne + Nagel Kuehne + Nagel's net turnover slipped 1.2 percent year-over-year in 2016 due to low freight rates in sea and airfreig...
  • CORRECTION: MPA gets green light to purchase land for Seagirt expansion
    The Feb. 27 news report "MPA gets green light to purchase land for Seagirt expansion ," indicated the land purchase was part of a $1.3 bil...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 1, 2017
  • HSFO Med-North at six-week high on strong bidding interest
    The spread hit $1.50/mt late Tuesday, a rise of $2.25 on the day, after reaching lows of minus $2.25/mt in the last 10 days of February.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Gibraltar warns bunkering could be 'severely affected' by Brexit
    "Bunkering and other port activity could be 'severely affected' by any additional border restrictions resulting from Brexit."
  • FEATURE: Shipping faces rocky patch amid tougher finance, rising bunker costs
    -Shipping faced with credit crunch -Biggest variable cost will surge
  • TANKERS: Sharp rise in Iran's crude oil shipments to Europe
    - France, Italy, Greece, Spain buy Iranian crude - Dynacom, Euronav, Polembros ships calling at Iranian ports - Surge in number of Suezmaxes doing voyages from Iran
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to higher despite US crude stock build
  • FACTBOX: Ahead of speech to Congress, Trump targets energy regulations

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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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