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BRIEFS
February 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput rises 3.5pc in January
  • LA Port's busiest January on record handling 826,640 TEU
  • China foreign trade still faces big challenges despite strong Jan results
  • CMA CGM updates India Middle East Gulf to East Africa services
  • CMA CGM does EU northern range, east/west Med in NC Levant loop
  • Port Everglades faces difficulties in targeting Mexico, Asia growth
  • New shipping route between Philippines and Indonesia to open in April
  • CMA CGM inks agreement with Alibaba to provide digitalised services
  • Cathay Pacific combined airfreight volume increases 2.3pc in January
  • Cargo throughput rises at London Heathrow, Gatwick in January
  • Canberra Airport has potential to become an international air freight hub

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • EU member states asked to reject European Parliament's proposal to include global shipping into regional CO2 trading system
  • Growing LPG shipping seen facing oversupply rate pressure
  • Hamburg Süd's improved East-West services launching in April 2017
  • Liberian Registry launches innovative new website
  • Reliance shipyard in Pipavav to repair US Navy vessels
  • HAROPA ports to hold roadshows across 4 major cities in India to enhance EU-India trade & transhipment volumes through the ports
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon see increased cargo liftings in the new year
  • Fairfax India acquires 51 pc of Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd
  • Gujarat Logistics wins top road transport award for second consecutive year
  • Inventory of bridges on National Highways being carried out
  • Exports rise again in Jan. 2017
  • Plea to again allow pulses exports
  • Industry leaders to assemble in Gandhidham for Gujarat Junction 2017 - CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stable results
  • Secret "eye" prevents HGV accidents
  • Conway and Leible to lead Airport Services Association
  • Contract signed and sealed
  • Class 88 locomotives arrive in UK
  • Medlink Ports emphasises hinterland development
  • Scooping up Kenyan pharmaceutical distributor
  • New Scandinavia-Southeast Europe rail service
  • MD picked for Palletways Poland
  • Expansion work begins at port of Virginia
  • Roll-out of first B787-10 - Trump to watch?
  • Less weight per consignment
  • Cooperation on north-south corridor
  • Hanjin Shipping liquidated, fleet remains
  • YTO orders three B737-300 conversions
  • Europa to augment employees' donations
  • ECS teams up with Canada's Exp-Air

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Viking Line's 2016 results continues downward trend
  • NYK looks to big data to enhance its dry bulk analysis
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines orders four plus two ships at Fincantieri
  • HMM acquires Hanjin Shipping's terminals in Kaohsiung and Tokyo
  • Spanish unions suspend planned dock labour strike
  • Auditor casts doubt on Rickmers Maritime
  • Odfjell unveils plan to expand chemical carrier and terminal businesses
  • STX Corporation sinks deeper into debt
  • World's first LNG bunkering vessel delivered
  • Solid Q4 box volume unable to grow demand for container ships
  • Hyundai HI: Business split-up key to survival
  • Full relaxation of mainland cabotage rules not an imminent threat for Hong Kong
  • Seoul reaffirms commitment to ease fallout from Hanjin Shipping's demise
  • HMM making "positive progress" in negotiations with shippers
  • Private equity pursues more targeted shipping approach
  • Shipping restructuring remains centre stage in New York

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ATSG thinks big on its future with Amazon and eyes expansion in China
  • Rickmers in plea to creditors for help to escape going under as debts mount
  • With shipping coalitions set for launch, HMM snaps up more Hanjin terminals
  • Up to 200 jobs to go at Toll Group as domestic operations falter
  • Goodman embraces global e-commerce juggernaut
  • Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman
  • uShip lands $25m investment from DB Schenker as trucking platform launches
  • CSX board to vote on appointment of Hunter Harrison as new CEO next month

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Coast Guard rescues four crew members from lift boat
  • Navy Commander charged in Fat Leonard Affair
  • Winter work, ATB newbuilds keep Fincantieri Bay busy
  • Huntington Ingalls earnings beat analysts' estimates
  • Coast Guard responds to Alaska tug grounding
  • BAE Norfolk wins $42.9 million Navy contract
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders four ships at Fincantieri
  • Hitachi Zosen books order for SCR systems

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • APMT's new boss sets sights on Maasvlakte2 productivity boost
    New chief executive admits productivity levels are still way below expectations, but new targets have been set for the end of 2017
  • Euroseas posts bigger loss after vessel write-downs
    Bulker and boxship owner keen on further purchases while prices are low
  • BHP deal triggers double-digit recovery in Australia-China cape rate
    But overall market sentiment remains bearish with weak Brazilian trade
  • Greek owners aim to keep top spot
    Shipowner's president hails 20% share of world capacity but says success must translate into benefits for struggling homeland
  • LR2 product tanker rates surge on strong naphtha market
    Daily earnings surge by nearly $8,500 on Middle East-Japan route
  • Spanish ports strikes postponed
    Unions will not go through with strike after Spanish government delays vote on labour shake-up for another week
  • Claims inflation could push up P&I premiums, American Club warns
    Rising commodity prices and political risk make 2017 outlook uncertain, says Joe Hughes
  • Consolidation and disruption
    Are we being hoodwinked by owners that talk publicly about co-operation and cutting fleet strength, then order newbuildings discreetly on the side if the price is right?
  • Cosco Shipping launches $875m logistics fund
    Fund to target central China overland logistics projects
  • Odfjell sails back into the black but chemtankers are still challenging
    Growing protectionism adds risk to chemical tanker shipping
  • Ex-Deutsche heavyweight Roos launches ship finance boutique
    Maritime Asset Partners aimed at mid-caps squeezed out by bankers
  • New financial sanctions in force in the UK
    Policing and Crime Act changes the UK's system of enforcement of financial sanctions through the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
  • Lord Davies in the frame for Lloyd's chairman
    Former trade minister reported to be in the frame to succeed John Nelson as nominations committee weighs merits of market outsider
  • Rickmers Maritime losses grow
    Debt crisis affecting boxship owner's ability to trade
  • MayBulk affiliate refloats grounded vessel
    Total salvage expenses are estimated at $800,000
  • DSME wins LNG vessel patent case in China
    China State Intellectual Property Office dismisses application by Chinese shipbuilder
  • Guangzhou Port Co gets IPO approval
    Port operator expects to raise $233m to invest in port expansion project
  • Fincantieri extends Vard offer deadline to March 10
    No mention made about any offer price increase in the latest statement
  • LNG shipping rates soften as Asian demand maxes out
    LNG carrier spot charter rates drop more than 10% to $43,000 per day from January levels
  • South Carolina box volumes rise 8%
    Port authority handled an all-time record container volume in January, a traditionally slow month
  • German shipowners join chorus against EU ETS
    Decision will have adverse impact on jointly held discussions within the IMO
  • Dry bulk market buffeted by mixed trade prospects
    Future earnings will partly be influenced by events beyond the control of shipowners, says MSI
  • Japan inks five dry bulk newbuild export orders
    Result is a 45% increase over the year-ago month
  • RightShip chief executive Warwick Norman steps down
    Mr Norman will stay on as a strategic consultant to assist in the transition to a new chief executive
  • HMM's Asia to US west coast volumes double
    Updated: HMM to buy another terminal operating firm from Hanjin
  • Concrete proposals
    Shell has started a charm offensive over the decommissioning of its Brent field

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • China's January exports to US and EU get year off to a flying start
  • More Asian imports drip away from US West Coast
  • Textainer CEO: Short-lived container shortage possible
  • FMC set to scrap 30-day service contract amendment rule
  • HMM acquires Algeciras, Kaohsiung, Tokyo terminals
  • 3PLs turn to tech as e-commerce transforms 'middle mile'
  • Trump policies hold short-term risks for intermodal
  • No plans to relax Chinese cabotage laws
  • Indian logistics companies ride trade recovery
  • ILA, USMX aim to beat deadline for new contract
  • Container volume growth absorbed by existing fleet

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • Dof sees wider loss at year's end
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner sees slightly worse utilisation in fourth quarter.
  • ER Schiffahrt strengthens focus on shipmanagement
    Switch from KG-related player to emphasis on third-party management reflects the new market realities
  • Cyprus shipmanager returns to roots for cruise campaign
    Columbia Cruise Services aims to grow as third-party manager in the 'cruise centre' that is Hamburg
  • German shipping faces ongoing upheaval as slump shakes sector
    Much of country's shipping heritage is being lost as the industry continues to suffer what could well turn out to be the deepest and longest downturn in its history
  • Economou linked to $210m-worth of tanker and bulker transactions
    George Economou is being linked with fleet transactions in the tanker and bulker markets in deals that could run to $210m for eight vessels.
  • Greeks test the water for VLCCs at Korean yards
    Low pricing is tempting major owners to explore newbuilding orders
  • Owners hold the upper hand in pricing clashes with P&I clubs
    Rate reductions of up to 5% are starting point for many negotiations, with fewer fleets on the move
  • Golar LNG poised to tow veteran Gandria in for FLNG conversion
    New name revealed for world's first LNG carrier-to-FLNG unit conversion as eyes turn to second job
  • Bad decisions led to 'new normal' of boom-bust: Seacor's Fabrikant
    Pain has become common for offshore owners as the industry has been littered with over-exuberant belief in 'new paradigms' for 45 years, says head of major US group at the OSJ conference
  • Hyundai Heavy declares VLCC rudder woes solved
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) says it has solved technical issues that had affected the rudders on some of its recently delivered and under construction VLCC newbuildings.
  • El Faro: safety experts question stability rules
    Logic questioned of 2009 amendments to Solas convention that means older ships face less stringent standards
  • Zeaborn marks 'milestone' by buying loss-making rival
    German company's acquisition of Rickmers-Linie shines the light on an investor with an 'anti-cyclical' approach to shipping
  • Navibulgar axes options and pushes back deliveries
    Bulgarian owner and Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry agree to delay completion of order due to yard's inexperience with unconventional design
  • UK court rejects Teekay Tankers claim over STX
    Judge rules in favour of yard's argument that agreement over the 12 options was void
  • Navig8 Group closes in on $340m LR2 order in China
    Deal for up to eight tankers backed by Minsheng and New Times buyers' credit
  • Songa Bulk has cash to double fleet
    Arne Blystad-backed Songa Bulk has the firepower to more than double its fleet after an over-subscribed private placement last week.
  • Oldendorff buys post-panamax at bargain price
    Germany's Oldendorff Carriers continues to be active in the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market by buying a Chinese-built, post-panamax bulker from compatriot owner Herm Dauelsberg.
  • MSC holds talks on taking a chunk of Linea Messina
    Further consolidation is on the cards with Gianluigi Aponte eyeing synergies from buying into family owned Italian conro specialist
  • Wagenborg strengthens fleet with 15 MPP ships
    Dutch owner adds seven ships from compatriot Feederlines andeight ships from Germany's Liberty One Shipmanagement
  • Citibank to release arrested Toisa tanker
    Bankrupt shipowner gets back vessel to help fund debt obligations to bank.
  • Diana Shipping finds work for capesize
    New York-listed owner nets new charter from SwissMarine amid signs of market improvement.
  • Taiwan Nav buys Yang Ming stake
    Compatriot owner spends $6.5m on container line's shares in private sale.
  • DSME claims victory in patent case
    Korean yard says Chinese attempt to block LNG fuel system has failed.
  • Morch charts 'Odfjell Compass' growth paths
    Chief executive explains how 100-ship target can be reached; insists strong balance sheet will not be surrendered.
  • DBS loan provisions jump to $1bn
    Offshore shipping woes hit annual result at Singapore's biggest bank.
  • HMM in talks with Walmart
    Korean owner looking to take over US retailer's deal with collapsed Hanjin.
  • Ocean Yield in stop-gap deal with Ezra
    Oslo-listed owner signs new charter for Lewek Connector; stays at table for EMAS Chiyoda talks.
  • APL Austria damage revealed
    South Africa says at least 300 boxes to be removed after fire in cargo hold.
  • Salvage plan awaited for holed boxship
    Danish authorities working with Peter Dohle to patch up grounded Victoria.
  • Hanjin bankruptcy closer than ever
    Korean liner company removes most online pages and sells remaining terminal business to HMM.
  • PGS expects better 2017 but stays red
    Seismic vessel operator posts $293.9m loss but gets ready for market recovery.
  • RMT pleads with creditors to take a hit
    Singapore boxship trust continues survival fight as losses mount.
  • Fincantieri wins $5.1bn order from NCL
    Cruiseship owner inks deal for four firm vessels, plus options for two more.
  • Odfjell targets fleet of 100 ships as it returns to profit
    New long-term project will see owner add around 30 vessels as it focuses on chemical tankers.
  • Fugro buys chartered Solstad OSV
    Dutch owner takes over former Rem ship following long-term lease.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • ILA, USMX say informal contract talks were 'productive and fruitful'
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), which held informal contract discu...
  • Executive Moves: Alaska Airlines and Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Alaska Airlines has named Charu Jain vice president and chief information officer and Chris Berry vice pr...
  • DP DHL parters with Huawei on IoT supply chain tech
    Source: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Deutsche Post DHL Group is partnering with information and communications technology solutions provider Hua...
  • SoftBank to acquire Fortress Investment
    SoftBank Group Corp. said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Fortress Investment Group LLC for approximately $3.3 billion in cash....
  • HMM acquires two more Hanjin terminals
    South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday it has entered into a contract to acquire Hanjin Shippingterminal...
  • NSC: Motor vehicle-related fatalities jump 6% in 2016
    Source: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock An estimated 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year, the most since 2007, according to...
  • Two terminals at Port of Antwerp to offer 24-hour gates
    Two major container terminals at the Port of Antwerp will be offering 24-hour truck gates during the week starting March 20, 2017, the port...
  • SCPA's box volumes soar in January
    The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) handled 185,018 TEUs in January, up 27.5 year-over-year. Loaded imports in January stood at 83,09...
  • NRF: U.S. container imports to grow 4.7% in first half 2017
    Import volumes at major container ports in the United States are projected to rise 4.7 percent in the first half of 2017 compared with the ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
  • March-April 3.5% barge timespread positive for first time in four weeks
    The March-April timespread was trading on the Intercontinental Exchange at 50 cents/mt at 1200 GMT Thursday. The last time it was positive was January 17, when the ICE settlement value was also 50 cents/mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude steady amid OPEC cut compliance, high US stocks
  • Aframax rates rocket 34% on day on increased activty, fewer ships
    Rates rise on fundamentals
  • TANKERS: Asia LR2 rates at five-week high on demand surge, supply squeeze
    The supply squeeze is impacting the key Persian Gulf-Japan LR2 worldscale rates, which have moved up by 32.5 worldscale points in the last two days

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
LOGISTICS
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.
OFFSHORE
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
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MEETINGS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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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