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November 13, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 6.5pc to US$728/TEU, off 8.9pc to USWC
  • HMM posts US$865.4 million quarterly loss as revenues jump 21.1pc
  • Port of Long Beach sets October record, up 15pc to 669,218 TEU
  • Yang Ming back in black with US$42 million profit as revenues soar 23pc
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-E Africa rate US$250/TEU, adds northbound surcharge
  • DHL profit up 1.7pc to US$777.6 million as sales rise 5.7pc
  • China to approve of Maersk's Hamburg Sud merger if it limits route capacity
  • US reaps trade deals worth US$250 billion during Trump's visit to Beijing
  • 11 ships ordered by MSC are now believed to be bigger at 23,000 TEU
  • US federal trucking agency shuts down Georgia trucker after fatal collision
  • ICTSI Croatia opens intermodal service for wood exports
  • Indonesian shipping line Pelni to buy six 200-300 TEUers for US$37 million
  • US officials want more security funding for Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
  • Cathay Pacific dropped from Hang Seng stock index after decades
  • Jack Ma opens Alibaba e-fulfilment hub at Kuala Lumpur airport
  • AirBridgeCargo regains all its cargo slots at Amsterdam Schiphol airport
  • Turkish Airlines third quarter profit rises 23pc to US$939 million

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
  • Bahri hosts second edition of its annual Big Data Forum in Dubai
  • NYK Group to buy all of Yusen Logistics
  • Recovery seen in chemical shipping market
  • Shipping lines anxious over declining draught levels at Mumbai Port: MANSA
  • Govt to import onions
  • COSCO Shipping Ports to acquire APM Terminals Zeebrugge
  • King & Queen of Belgium grace Port of Antwerp reception in Mumbai
  • Kolkata Port looking at increased throughput in 2017-18
  • Major Ports register 3.27 pc growth during April-Oct.
  • MIA launches Cargo Flight Tracker website
  • Recommendations made by the GST Council at the 23rd meeting in Guwahati on November 10
  • Refunds of IGST paid on export of goods under Rule 96 of CGST Rules, 2017

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Maritime indicators
  • Freight operators benefit from smoother curves
  • Torwegge lands automotive industry order
  • Bezos enters Logistics Hall of Fame
  • New cranes for Winning in Guinea
  • Swifter HGV handling in Vienna
  • ACG appoints ATC as GSA in Germany
  • New logistics centre for Christmas business
  • A call to banks to evaluate decarbonisation cost
  • Port Caraibes Guadeloupe wins Espo award
  • KTZ launches direct scheduled grain shuttle services
  • Emirates at Dubai Airshow and in run-up to Expo 2020
  • Dachser expanding in Dallas
  • Yang Ming - results improve in Q3/2017
  • Land, air and ocean transport under one roof
  • Malhotra joins Hill Dickinson in Singapore
  • Warm welcome for new Melbourne-Hong Kong link

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • Damen takes controlling interest in Romania's Daewoo Mangalia shipyard
  • Fragile dry bulk recovery as fleet growth expected to hit 19-year low next year
  • Boskalis looks to more counter-cyclical investments in tough market
  • More feeder vessels earmarked for LNG conversion
  • Sri Lanka to remove foreign ownership limits on shipping businesses
  • Shipping should prepare for more cyber attacks, warns lawyer
  • ICS opts for positive view of EU emissions trading agreement
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding triples quarterly profit
  • Few positive signs in tough offshore services market
  • David Hammond discusses the future of Human Rights at Sea
  • Japanese shipbuilders' financials highlight challenging market
  • VARD slashes third-quarter loss with higher revenue
  • Sembcorp Marine wins FPSO hull order for Statoil's Johan Castberg project
  • Divergent fortunes forecast for tanker and bulk markets
  • HMM in the red again with third-quarter loss of USD54 million
  • Underutilised Hyundai HI sells part of yard to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • 'Not quick enough' - DHL Global Forwarding must change, says CEO
  • Severe cargo congestion at Heathrow subdues delight over record volumes
  • More blanked voyages on the cards as east-west container rates take a tumble
  • Rising volumes and revenue in Q3 helps HMM narrow its losses
  • Threat of shipping's inclusion in EU Emissions Trading Scheme recedes
  • Yang Ming records first profits for ten quarters
  • Menzies reinstates jobs lost at Schiphol with freighter slot cuts

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • ST Engineering says more about VT Halter LNG bunkering ATB
  • Wessels signs LOI for three more HFO to DF LNG engine conversions
  • WinGD commits to Shipdex digital data exchange protocol
  • Bollinger delivers FRC 26 USCGC Joseph Gerczak
  • Damen acquires Romania's Mangalia shipyard
  • Two sentenced in collision case that involved "illusion of motion"
  • Pittsburgh takes delivery of Lake Assault fireboat

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • New Greek shipbroker Xclusiv opens its doors
    Partners behind new venture include well-known brokers formerly with BRS, Intermodal and ITCM
  • Dry bulk trade growth to outweigh fleet expansion
    Weekly roundup: Claksons predicts resurgent robust Chinese demand; BDI little changed on week
  • US box import boom set to slow
    Weaker inbound container growth forecast from November into 2018
  • Asia-Europe ocean freight rates fall 9%
    Shanghai-Los Angeles prices also dropped 5% this week, with average east-west prices expected to drop further next week
  • Beware the temptation to see a new normal
    More optimistic industry outlook might merely mean an end to shipping's long period of abnormality
  • Small and beautiful carriers are takeover targets as container consolidation continues apace
    PIL and Hapad-Lloyd are both on the cards, says Drewry China director Han Ning
  • DHL reports mixed third quarter results for forwarding arm
    Rising rates erode margins and profits of ocean and air forwarding businesses
  • DSME sells majority stake in Romanian yard to Damen for $26.5m
    South Korean and Dutch companies expect to complete the deal by November 29
  • Jurong Shipyard slapped with $294,037 fine for safety violations during rig construction
    Updated: SembCorp Marine agreed to pay the fine and has ramped up its work safety procedures
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping will be included in the EU emissions trading regime
  • Shipping to benefit from global economy's 'new normal'
    Global economy is in an accelerating cyclical upswing, says BIMCO
  • Chemical tanker market to recover by late 2018, says Drewry
    Limited new orders coupled with a shrinking of the tonnage supply-demand gap to support
  • ECSA and ETF call for easing of administrative burdens on shipping
    Both organisations call for EU member states to be ambitious in harmonising reporting formalities at European ports
  • Fire breaks out on tanker at Gadani recyling yard for the second time
    Incident comes after an explosion occurred on the tanker in November 2016 that killed 31 workers
  • HMM posts third-quarter net loss
    Revenue rose 20% year-on-year as a result of cost optimisation measures
  • Oakland port gives initial approval to convert ex-military base into logistics complex
    Final approval from port authority expected by November 30
  • Strong cruiseship demand continues to drive Fincantieri results
    Results in line with group targets for the 2016-2020 business plan
  • Singapore gears up to be a key player in the global maritime arbitration sector
    With the launch of the Singapore Ship Sale Form and the recent developments to the widely used standard maritime forms...
  • GoodBulk posts second-quarter profit
    Company benefits from operating vessels as part of pools of 65 and 58 vessels respectively

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • Oakland moves closer to largest in-port US logistics hub
  • Surge of mega-ship capacity to hit the water in 2018
  • Trans-Pac spot rate slide signals slowdown
  • Carrier pricing fuels US East and Gulf coast share gains
  • Slot-stricken Schiphol explores Dutch call for local rule
  • DHL profits on strong express, e-commerce business
  • Asia-Europe rates fall amid rising capacity, limited sailing cuts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • OSG sees charterers shift to spot from term
    Tampa-based owner nears operating breakeven, but financing expenses result in loss.
  • Euroseas' revenue gains, but so does loss
    Athens-based shipowner benefits from better bulker and boxship markets, but writedowns hit results.
  • Fjord1 rakes in NOK 1bn from bond issue
    Fjord1 has completed a NOK 1bn ($123m) raid on the Norwegian bond market. The ferry company finalised the fundraiser today with the new paper to mature in November 2022. Jones Act owner OSG seeks to tap Norwegian bond market DNB Markets and Nordea led the offering, with Fearnley Securities and SpareBank 1 Markets also on the ticket. Fjord1 joins companies such as DFDS, Bonheur, Wallenius Wilhe
  • POSH reduces red ink in third quarter
    Singapore OSV group benefits from joint venture earnings.
  • Gener8 shares 'ready to rip' with asset sales all but done
    Executives expect discount to close as tanker market comes back to health in 2018.
  • Pyxis' Valentis puts faith in future
    Tanker owner says it is well positioned to benefit from upturn in rates.
  • GoodBulk IPO on cards in 2018, Pareto says
    CarVal deal has delivered three key ingredients to fuel the trip to New York Stock Exchange.
  • Namura Shipbuilding cuts first-half loss
    Japanese shipyard improves performance, but still set for full-year loss.
  • Kyoei Tanker profit falls back
    Japanese owner also sees revenue dip in first six months.
  • Pilot, captain guilty of 'motion illusion' collision
    Duo handed suspended sentences in clash involving car carrier and ro-ro.
  • Pangaea Logistics pushes up quarterly profit
    Bulker specialist sees bottom line and share price rise.
  • Great Eastern earnings slashed as rates fall
    Indian owner hit by decline in tanker markets in its second quarter.
  • Fincantieri pushes up profit
    Italian shipyard group has added 14 cruiseships to its books so far this year.
  • Borr Drilling climbs onto Oslo benchmark index
    Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling continues to build its position with investors having been added to the Benchmark Index in Oslo. The driller was one of seven companies to be promoted to the index from 1 December. VLGC specialist BW LPG was also among those set for the promotion. Borr shares were today trading at NOK 36.80 each, giving the company a market capitalization of NOK 17.53bn ($2.2bn
  • Damen seals deal for Daewoo Mangalia yard
    Dutch group buys Romanian plant from DSME to boost global operations.
  • Fredriksen backs Northern Drilling equity issue
    Shipowner comes up with cash to support $250m raise by distressed asset vehicle.
  • YZY's Ren says 40 Chinese yards will close
    Shipyard chief says capacity will be sharply reduced over next three to five years.
  • Tanker hit by second fire at Gadani as scrapping resumes
    Blaze breaks out on Aces as work restarts at breakers a year after previous fatal incident.
  • Arrested bulker put up for sale
    Jamaica launches auction of Italian-owned Trading Fabrizia.
  • HMM falls to loss despite revenue growth
    Restructured Korean shipowner's deficit was $54m in third quarter.
  • Pacific Radiance cuts the red ink in third quarter
    Offshore vessel owner making headway in raising fresh funds with potential investors.
  • Singapore Shipping eyes potential S+P return
    Car carrier owner "cautiously optimistic of investment opportunities" in the near term.
  • Jurong fined $294,000 over rig accident
    Singapore yard said to have failed in its duty to ensure the safety and health of employees.
  • PIL prices SGD 60m three-year notes
    Singapore liner operator sees investors offer just 25% of 2018 bonds under exchange offer.
  • Vard Holdings slashes the red ink
    Diversification strategy at Norwegian shipbuilding group looks to be starting to pay dividends.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • FMC's NVO rate agreement simplification moves to proposed rulemaking
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Wednesday voted to move forward with issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal R...
  • WTO backs U.S. against Indonesia agricultural import licensing
    The World Trade Organization on Thursday ruled in favor of the United States when it reaffirmed that Indonesia's import licensing regimes f...
  • U.S. imposes countervailing duties on biodiesel imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department will begin to collect countervailing duties on imports of biodiesel from Argentina and Indonesia, the departme...
  • FTA, FRA award PTC grant funds to 17 projects
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have selected ...
  • OL Intl. acquires U.S. operations of Australian logistics firm
    New York-based logistics company OL International Holdings has acquired the U.S. offices of Transitainer Global, a specialist in the shipme...
  • EVA Air Cargo receives first Boeing 777 freighter
    EVA Air Cargo took delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter on Wednesday for service on routes between Asia and North America starting in...
  • Port NOLA box volumes surpass 500k TEUs for its third straight year
    The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) surpassed the half-million mark for TEUs at its Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal for the third consec...
  • HMM posts $865.4m loss in Q3 2017
    Source: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock Hyundai Merchant Marine's container volumes for the quarter reached 1.05 million TEUs, an increase of...
  • Port of Long Beach sets monthly TEU throughput record
    Last month was the busiest October in the Port of Long Beach's history, as container volumes surged 15 percent compared to the same month a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
  • Iraq announces plans to truck crude exports to Iran
    Iraq's Oil Ministry announced in a statement Friday that it has signed a "preliminary agreement" with Iran to export between 30,000 b/d and 60,000 b/d of crude oil by truck from the country's Kirkuk fields.
  • US rig count increases by nine to 907: Baker Hughes
    The US rig count rose by nine to 907 this week, driven entirely by an increase in oil rigs, Baker Hughes data showed Friday.
  • Italy's Trieste port to undergo partial maintenance Nov 14-20
    Scheduled maintenance will start Tuesday on berths one and two at the crude discharge terminal of the Italian port of Trieste, sources said.
  • NYMEX December crude falls below $57/b on profit-taking
    The oil complex weakened Friday, pulling NYMEX December crude 43 cents lower to $56.74/b, as traders likely closed out positions at the end of a week that saw crude futures reach levels last seen more than two years ago.
  • ARA dirty product stocks rise despite reports of tightness: PJK
    Stocks of fuel oil and other dirty products in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub edged up 57,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday to 1.413 million mt, according to data from PJK International.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude futures in consolidation mode after overnight rise

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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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