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BRIEFS
March 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 4.9pc to US$876/TEU, off 9.3pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia-east coast South American rate US$500/TEU
  • Maersk, Hapag warn customers, transshippers of Spanish dock strike
  • MSC considers investing in a stakeholding in con-ro shipping firm Messina
  • Worldwide shipbuilding orders fall to lowest level since 1991: report
  • Hapag makes THC revisions for all cargo in and out of mainland China
  • American Trucking Associations Index increases 2.9 per cent in January
  • Box volumes grow 3pc in 2016 to 181 million TEU, but rates still weak
  • Malaysia Airlines expects oil at US$70 a barrel and hedges aggressively
  • E-commerce is driving the transformation of the air cargo industry
  • American Airlines Cargo starts Sao Paulo-Africa service with HAE

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 5, 2017
  • 'World-Class SHIP MANAGER in 4 Weeks'
  • Busy & encouraging renewal for London P&I Club
  • EXM Project Movers successfully delivers CIL project cargo from St. Petersburg to Kolkata
  • Need for creating sustainable industry for every stakeholder stressed
  • Procedure for filing warehouse Bills of Entry in cases where PGA NOC is required
  • Samsara Group thanks Rajkot & Saurashtra trade for their staunch support
  • Yang Ming to commence new China-East India service from March 16
  • ZIM back to profit in Q4 2016
  • DP World strives for women empowerment in maritime sector
  • KPT Board takes several key decisions
  • Air cargo traffic recovers from adverse impact of demonetisation
  • KN Eurasia Express new rail transport service between China & Europe
  • WTO's TFA seen cutting red tape at borders
  • CUSTOMS CIRCULAR

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strengthening Baltic gateways
  • More turnover and shipments for general cargo alliance
  • Europa investing in health and safety
  • CPH takes on new airfreight manager
  • DB investing staggering amounts in network
  • Ocean Alliance goes for Wilhelmshaven
  • Constructing a freight exchange
  • Air New Zealand becomes Unisys CPS partner
  • Swiss railfreight operator nets more contracts
  • Disappointing year for Seaspan
  • Low freight rates influence results
  • Moselexpress kicks off with weekly round trip
  • SGKV welcomes more members
  • Q4 saves the day for ZIM in 2016
  • Cruelty Free says "stop" to monkey transport

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Farstad shareholders, bondholders approve restructuring plan
  • Marine insurers begin risk modelling for port cyber attacks
  • Shipping risks drag DVB Bank to worst loss
  • Chemical tanker owners playing the long game
  • Danish Ship Finance books sharp rise in impairment charges on offshore woes
  • Spanish dockers postpone national strike
  • Zim reports loss for 2016 despite positive final quarter
  • Sungdong Shipbuilding's employees go on unpaid leave
  • MCC's Wickmann points to Manila's transhipment potential
  • Ennore oil spill under scrutiny, port of Kamarajar comes under fire over poor response
  • Ezra liable for at least USD900 million owed by ECS
  • Hyundai HI's shares hit one-year high amid restructuring
  • Supramax operators eye COA from Philippines energy company
  • Liner mergers may pose a rising risk to box ship lessors

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Booking again: Maersk cashes in on Europe-Asia capacity crunch
  • 'Aloha Air Canada' as Tim Strauss is set to replace cargo chief Lise-Marie Turpin
  • More liner shipping consolidation will 'put pressure on smaller carriers'
  • Q4 boost not enough to prevent Zim sinking into the red for 2016
  • Africa has the airspace of the future for ambitious air cargo carriers
  • Starry-eyed Amazon chief Jeff Bezos reveals Earth-Moon shipping plans

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Bill calls for U.S.-flag ships for 30% of LNG, crude exports
  • Vane Brothers takes delivery of 3,000 hp tug Fishing Creek
  • Cochran: FY2017 Navy shipbuilding appropriations bill agreed
  • A.M. Best: P&I rates under pressure
  • USCG aircrew rescue five from grounded tug
  • Algoma and Nova plan short sea bulk partnership
  • VIDEO: FRS transfers cat to Clipper for BC route

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Data Hub: World fleet update
    Increased scrapping levels still to dent fleet capacity
  • Habben Jansen calls for closer relationship between shippers and carriers
    Hapag-Lloyd boss says dialogue should go beyond freight rates as industry structure changes
  • Clouds gather over Ezra
    Joint venture with Chiyoda and NYK leaves Ezra with $900m debt as missed payment could bring winding-up application
  • SwissMarine bags fourth BHP freight tender
    C5 Australia to China capesize freight rate reverses decline once again, climbing to the highest in three months
  • Europe-Asia exporters facing equipment shortages
    Shippers, forwarders, lines and analysts report tight capacity on eastbound container services, leading to booking restrictions and rising prices
  • D'Amico builds $35m war chest
    Fiori sees opportunity to acquire low-priced assets ahead of market recovery
  • Philippines entering 'golden age for logistics infrastructure'
    Government has committed to $140bn investment programme including construction of road and rail links to ports
  • March price push fails to gain traction
    But carriers should not be too despondent amid a strengthening spot market in 2017
  • EU urged to strengthen response to China's shipbuilding drive
    European shipping community anxious over Beijing's interventionism as Chinese take the lead on shipbuilding
  • Trump's protectionism puts Canadian ports at risk
    US-first policies threaten to derail progress of Canadian Pacific gateways
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries aims to slash debt via spinoffs
    HHI president Kang Hwang-goo says group had over $6.1bn in borrowings as of end-September 2016
  • Container line bosses split on risk of another bankruptcy
    Market conditions brighter as annual transpacific contracting starts, but could new alliances create renewed instability?
  • Port of Long Beach gets $9.7m zero-emissions equipment grant
    Grant will fund most of a 12-month demonstration project
  • Algoma poised to enter shortsea dry bulk venture with Nova Marine
    NovaAlgoma Short-Sea Carriers to handle a global fleet of around 70 bulkers of up to 15,000 dwt
  • Diana Containerships inks time charter with OOCL
    Vessel employment to yield $2m in gross revenue
  • Creditors weigh up loan guarantee for Hanjin Heavy Industries
    Shipbuilder needs guarantee to proceed with $173m naval patrol boats project
  • VLGC chartering comes to life, supported by Indian demand
    An injection of activity out of both the Middle East and the US causes rates to edge up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • NJ lawmakers attempt to curb Waterfront Commission
  • Container-tracking portal needed to aid US matchbacking
  • US transloading growth reshaping cargo routing
  • Despite uncertainty, US truckers build routes to Mexico
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates slip again
  • Paulsboro breakbulk terminal opens in south NJ
  • Asia-Europe spot rate hikes fail to stick
  • Spanish dockers delay strike, but Europe-wide walkout planned
  • Dedicated trucking drives growth at US carriers
  • Freight station to speed cargo through Yangon
  • JNPT push to speed imports continues

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Judge approves ISH plan including Seacor takeover, PCTC sale
    Plan will see key businesses of diversified US shipowner gobbled up by Charles Fabrikant-led rival.
  • Seacor expects three-fold rise in losses
    Diversified shipowner owner announces preliminary results as it delays annual report filing.
  • New pipelines to boost US crude oil exports
    Extra capacity will bring more crude to export docks along Texas Gulf Coast.
  • Evercore technicals expert expects jump for Scorpio Bulkers
    Data suggests shares could be poised for a 'breakout' that would see them jump 29%, analyst says.
  • Economou linked to Alafouzos tanker buy
    George Economou continues his spurt of activity with acquisition from fellow Greek owner.
  • BDI over 900 points again
    Capesizes and panamaxes performed well this week lifting the Baltic Exchange's main index.
  • 1,500 Sungdong workers taking unpaid leave
    Korean yard coping with downturn by idling staff.
  • South Korea funding at least 10 ship orders
    Cash will go on five VLCCs for HMM, plus others.
  • MISC merging fleet management arms
    Malaysian owner brings together AET tanker operations with LNG and other ship types.
  • PSV rates jump in North Sea
    Supply ships have sold out in Norway and the UK, boosting earnings.
  • Moody's downgrades Harvey Gulf
    Ratings agency fears covenant breach due to 'liquidity stress'.
  • Navigator Holdings estimates dialled up
    Host of analysts lift profit forecasts for New York-listed company in wake of strong quarter and key contracts.
  • Investors back Farstad refinancing
    Company drops convertible bond issue, but clears final hurdle to offshore merger.
  • Fesco sees no impact from Kapital claim
    Russian owner does not preclude the possibility of reaching an amicable settlement.
  • Maersk goes digital to boost its revenue
    Danish company could offer new services and products, CEO Soren Skou tells a PwC conference.
  • PSV rates double in North Sea
    Norwegian and UK spot market sells out of tonnage as earnings jump.
  • Havila wins contract extension from Total
    Restructuring Norwegian owner sees oil major put pen to paper to keep a PSV until 2019.
  • Polarcus wins Australian data deal
    Middle East owner also extends seismic contract in West Africa.
  • Oman Shipping fixes $227m of MR finance
    Middle East owner taps Societe Generale for Project Silver cash.
  • Eriksen puts his money into Ocean Yield stock
    Aker chief executive snaps up stock worth over $1m in Oslo-listed sibling company.
  • Turkish tanker seized in Libya
    Eleven crew detained by armed men in Zuwara.
  • Island Offshore rehiring 300 workers
    Norwegian owner says new contracts mean it can reverse the trend for lay-offs.
  • TGS contests $10m tax fine
    Offshore charterer says action by financial watchdog 'lacks merit'.
  • Scotland launches decommissioning fund
    Government says $20bn to be spent in the North Sea on removing platforms over next decade.
  • Tsuneishi plans 'green' recycling facility
    Japanese shipbuilder reported to be set to spend $100m on yard in the Philippines.
  • Ezra faces $900m EMAS Chiyoda Subsea exposure
    Singapore-listed offshore services company says liabilities relate to vessel charter and loan guarantees.
  • Chief airlifted from Euronav VLCC
    Broken leg sustained after getting hit by anchor chain prompts USCG to medevac engineer.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Rep. Garamendi introduces bill to strengthen U.S. Merchant Marine
    U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D.-Calif., ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, has introduced a bi...
  • Discharge of cargo delayed in Honolulu
    Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)did not show up to discharge cargo from a Pasha Hawaii ship in Honolulu Ha...
  • New Paulsboro Marine Terminal receives first ship
    Photo: Gloucester County, N.J. The Doric Warrior at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal on March 2. A new marine terminal on the Delaware River r...
  • Drewry calls some alliance port choices 'illogical'
    London-based shipping research and consulting firm Drewry said it has examined the correlation between carrier terminal ownership and the c...
  • OOCL, Diana Containerships sign time charter agreement
    Japanese ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has entered into a time charter deal with containership lessor Diana Cont...
  • Maersk issues contingency plan in Spain
    Labor disputes have escalated at ports across Spain during the past few weeks, fueled by the government's plans to reform the Spanish Ports...
  • FTR: Class 8 orders up another 5% in February
    Photo: Vitpho / Shutterstock Orders for North American Class 8 trucks grew 28 percent year-over-year to 22,900 units in February 2017, accor...
  • Port of Cleveland inks 10-year agreement with new terminal operator
    Logistec USA Inc. (Logistec) has signed a 10-year agreement with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to operate the Cleveland Bulk...
  • NAFTA trade rises for second straight month in December
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 3, 2017
  • Asia crude buyers welcome surprise cuts in Saudi Aramco, ADNOC OSPs
    "This was a surprise, but a pleasant one [for Asian customers]," said a sour crude trader with a South Korean refiner.
  • ICE open interest for most front-month Singapore light, mid distillate contracts fall in Feb
    The Singapore jet kerosene front-month contract on ICE saw open interest rise for a third month, by 24.9% to 13.57 million barrels.
  • All Mexican Gulf crude-loading, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry
    However, Tuxpan, the leading point of entry for Mexico's growing imports of oil products, reopened early Friday after a 24-hour closure.
  • Pemex Tuxpan port MOU with SSA Marine could boost gasoline, distillates imports
    According to the most recent business plan of Pemex, the operational capacity of Tuxpan is to be raised to 100,000 b/d from 85,000 b/d of products.
  • REFINERY NEWS: South Africa's Engen due for partial maintenance in May
    Durban's Engen refinery is planning a turnaround on its alkylation unit due to start on May 2, a company source said Friday.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories drop 2% on week: PJK
    The arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore was seen to be relatively active.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures claw back on weaker dollar, contango deepens
    Refined products were also gaining some ground
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Crude rises after overnight tumble on dollar, Russian cuts
    Russia's crude and condensate output averaged 11.109 million b/d in February, down just 2,000 b/d from the previous month.
  • ANALYSIS CORRECTION: Persian Gulf rivals set to rumble in Southeast Asian jungle
    Iran, Saudi Arabia hope to export more crude to Southeast Asia.

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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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