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March 17, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container throughput soars 26pc in February
  • Oetker inks agreement to sell Hamburg Sud to Maersk
  • HSH Nordbank turns down Rickmers Maritime's new restructuring plan
  • Ocean Alliance says no to setting up alliance emergency fund: OOIL
  • Port call selections of some shipping alliances are 'illogical': Drewry
  • Port of Djibouti prepares for opening of new US$590m facility
  • US transportation sector adds 8,800 jobs in February
  • Cathay Pacific sees first annual loss since financial crisis in 2008
  • HAFFA hails decision to reinstate cargo fuel surcharge mechanism
  • dnata Heathrow completes IATA safety standard audit

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India & Bangladesh on Aids to Navigation
  • FFFAI Chairman attends WCO's TFA meet to speak on industry perspective from India
  • Govt keen on private sector participation in inland waterways
  • Milaha remains profitable in 2016
  • PSA & Singapore Institute of Technology in collaboration to build knowledge in advanced port technologies & developing manpower for engineering & infocomm technology disciplines
  • RFQs invited for management & operation of Chabahar port
  • Traffic Managers of Major Ports visit JNP to see Ease of Doing Business initiatives
  • Cross-border rail connectivity within South & South-West Asia a priority, says Suresh Prabhu
  • Govt to bring in integrated, multimodal logistics & transport policy: Nitin Gadkari
  • Rationalisation of freight rates in Indian Railways highlighted
  • Cotton arrivals gather further momentum
  • Exports in February up by impressive 17.5 pc
  • NICDIT established for industrial corridors

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Nonstop exports
  • US freight care components maker changes hands
  • Next WCS in Dallas, ACF 2020 in Miami
  • Firstling in Jaxport
  • E-CMR to revolutionise domestic goods transport
  • Fagagnini takes his leave in St Gallen
  • Ploughing cash into warehouses
  • Seoul records highest ever monthly growth rate
  • Adelaide-Tarcoola upgrade gaining speed
  • Sailing direct from Morocco to Russia
  • Stüer named DB Cargo board member for sales
  • Rieck celebrates anniversary of subsidiary in China
  • Facelift for ro-mo terminal in Freiburg
  • Terminal in Buenaventura at full speed
  • Braun moves to Norway-based shipping rate platform
  • China Southern adds route to HCMC

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Bourbon reports heavy losses for 2016
  • 'K' Line: Liner companies with below 5% of global capacity will struggle to stay afloat
  • Ezra Holdings' stocks suspended as Chiyoda announces management changes
  • Unions plead for refund guarantees for Sungdong
  • Navig8 exits dry-bulk sector
  • Hyundai HI: Business split to boost sales

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Good news at last for shipowners in the container charter market
  • Customs must stay simple after Brexit if logistics sector is to benefit
  • Astral cargo drone management system scoops IATA innovation award
  • Monetising smart port investments puzzles early innovators
  • HMM officially joins 2M Alliance through strategic co-operation
  • Finnair hit by strike at Helsinki Airport

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Somali pirates release hijacked tanker
  • Liberty Passion joins Maritime Security Program
  • BAE Systems awarded $42.9 million Navy contract
  • SHI holds naming ceremony for world's largest containership
  • USMRC launches cyber awareness course for mariners
  • Norwegian says a little more about Project Leonardo
  • IMO Sec Gen: Aris 13 hijack underscores need to follow BMP
  • SAFE Boats and COTECMAR in co-production agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • VLGC rates jump 7% in a day on chartering boost
    Frustrating freight market stagnation comes to an end
  • Economou pens $300m VLCC order at Hanjin Subic
    Angelicoussis among Greek owners with VLCC projects waiting in the wings
  • Hijacking highlights importance of piracy precautions
    Ship hardening and navigational precautions crucial as conditions on land deteriorate in Somalia
  • Henderson urges UK shipping to help shape government policy
    Chamber of Shipping elects Shell executive for a second term as president
  • UK seeks closer collaboration with China
    High-level delegation to promote companies from across the UK maritime sector, including ports, marine, and business services
  • Tanker negative returns deter investors
    Heavy-hitting tanker companies give negative return on investment, says DVB Bank
  • MEPs back Arctic bunker ban
  • Murach retirement sparks KfW-IPEX board shake-up
    Top ship finance specialist steps down after serving since 1974
  • Spain votes down port labour reforms
    Unions respond by calling off planned industrial action
  • Capesize climbs 35% to $16,000 per day
    Strength from Brazil and South Africa to China voyages boosts earnings with upside potential going forward
  • Suezmax earnings spike to near year-to-date high before easing
    But sentiment still strong with healthy loadings in Europe, Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Baltic
  • Three piracy incidents reported in Asia in one week
    ReCAAP reiterates advisory to all ships to re-route from Sulu-Celebes Sea where possible
  • KLC and JP Morgan snap up Hanjin capesizes
    Two seven-year-old ships reportedly sold at $26.5m and a five-year-old at $29.5m
  • Indian state-owned port throughput rises 6.5%
    Gains in container, crude and products traffic offset lower coal volumes due to high stockpiles
  • Dangerous liaisons
    There is every reason to believe that a very substantial number of the 36m boxes transported on the high seas contain undeclared dangerous goods

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Teamsters take fight with XPO to New Jersey
  • US ports worry about potential cuts to security funding
  • VIDEO: Container shipping's choppy sailing ahead
  • US Congress pressured to encourage alliance emergency funds
  • Spanish dockworkers call off remaining strikes
  • 'K' Line: Carriers must control 5 percent of market or consolidate
  • JNPT's DP World terminal cuts fees for speedy import handling
  • India pursues integrated transport policy to cut logistics costs
  • Lufthansa Cargo swings to 2016 loss
  • Capacity from new alliances to pressure Asia-Europe rates

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Frontline poised to complete clearout of chartered MRs
    One products tanker to be redelivered in second quarter after two more sent away in January.
  • MJLF: Ship supply, not Opec, impacts rates
    VLCC cargo counts remain steady year-on-year, as fleet growth hobbles rates.
  • Axia expects more big deals in bulker S&P
    Golden Ocean's swoop for Quintana and Eagle Bulk's nine-ship purchase could be just the beginning.
  • EU seeks ban on fuel oil for Arctic shipping
    Non-binding resolution seeks to prod EU members to push for IMO-approved ban.
  • Princess Cruises prepares ship upgrade
    Carnival Corp subsidiary to spend millions of dollars on new features for Caribbean Princess.
  • Henderson: we must shape government policy
    Re-elected head of UK Chamber says it's time to stand up for shipping.
  • Epic Gas plots private placement
    Upturn in capital markets activity continues with potential $40m fundraiser.
  • Severnaya eyes Samsung tanker tie-up
    Russian shipbuilder wants to take advantage of Korean expertise.
  • Ultrabulk continues growth efforts
    New South African office will look to develop bulk parcelling business.
  • Greek trio tie up bulkers in rising market
    Angelicoussis, Economou and Palios sign period deals as BDI climbs again.
  • Clarksons: OSV sector strongest since 2014
    Rates in North Sea spot market hold above operating expenses in first quarter.
  • Euronav stays cautious on 2017 view
    Paddy Rodgers says supply growth creating short-term headwinds for the freight market.
  • Little interest in ABG sell-off
    "Few parties" come forward as banks try to offload struggling shipyard.
  • Hartmann reflags LPGC to Germany
    Move from Liberia sends out positive signal about 'slight upward trend.'
  • Officials in firefight with Aris 13 pirates
    Gunfight believed to have left some Somali soldiers injured.
  • New aid bill for DSME could hit $5.3bn
    Creditors reportedly ready to provide ever bigger sums for Korean yard.
  • HMM signs up for 2M cooperation
    Owner says deal with Maersk and MSC will boost competitiveness.
  • George Economou inks order for four VLCCs at HHIC
    Greek owner continues 2017 spending spree with deal for tankers at Korean-owned Philippines yard.
  • Indian court releases multipurpose
    Judge lifts arrest of Tranglory ship after security lodged for bunker bill.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank rings management changes
    Claudia Schneider become chief risk officer at German lender.
  • Bourbon loss soars to $282m in 2016
    De Chateauvieux calls offshore crisis "most acute in 40 years."

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Pacific Harbor Line tests low emissions locomotive
    Source: Port of New Orleans Pacific Harbor Line began testing Progress Rail's 2,000-horsepower EMD24B locomotive. Pacific Harbor Line (PHL)...
  • APL to launch new China-Philippines loop
    Singapore-based ocean carrier APL, now a subsidiary of France's CMA CGM, will commence a new intra-Asia service between China, Korea, Taiwa...
  • 2M Alliance, HMM sign strategic cooperation agreement
    Source: Hyundai Merchant Marine The 2M+H Strategic Cooperation includes slot exchanges on Asia-U.S. West Coast services, and slot purchases ...
  • FRA: Freight railroads making 'consistent progress' on PTC implementation
    U.S. Class I freight railroads continue to make "consistent progress" in installing positive train control (PTC), according to the latest P...
  • Report: OOCL charters eight large boxships in lead up to OCEAN Alliance launch
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has chartered eight large containerships in the past month and a half leading up to the launch of the...
  • Nordic Tankers, V.Group launch joint venture
    Nordic Tankers Trading and V.Group have created anew ship management operation, the companies jointly announced. The new Copenhagen-based ...
  • Union Pacific issues response to Illinois train derailment
    Union Pacific crews are responding to a train derailment that occurred early Wednesday morning in Lake Forest, Ill. There were no injuries...
  • Executive Moves: ATA, Xeneta and SmartTruck
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock ATA promotes four long-time staffers and hires new vice president of creative services and new director of ...
  • Panama Canal to launch vessel scheduling system
    The Panama Canal will be launching a new vessel scheduling and maritime resource management system, according to a release issued Wednesday...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2017
  • Brazil's QGEP faces challenging scenario to divestment plan
    A reduction in the company's risk profile would allow QGEP to evaluate greater participation in upcoming bid rounds, with four licensing sales scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2017 and six more planned for 2018-2019, Guardado said.
  • Egypt's resumption of Aramco supply deal creates uncertainty in Med gasoil market
    One trader expected the tenders would be "partly canceled" after the renewing of ties between the Egyptian government and Aramco.
  • TRADER NOTE: Neil Lamerton launches new bunker brokerage
    t will offer LNG, ultra low sulfur fuel oil and lubricants to clients as well as traditional bunker fuel grades.
  • TENDER DATA: Rosneft offers up to 100,000 mt MSVGO from Komsomolsk for Apr-May
    Bids must be sent not later than March 22, 2017, 22:00 Moscow time
  • Swedish refiner Preem says shutdowns to cause refiners to buy less crude
    Preem's Q4 refining margin was $6.14/b from $4.31/b a year earlier.
  • Ecoslops, EGPC to carry out Suez Canal waste oil recycling plant study
    Ecoslops is one of a number of companies using technology to produce fuel oil from non-traditional methods. Disposal of ships' slops is a service usually provided by ports.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Asia anti-piracy group ReCAAP outlines new intelligence program
    To strengthen intelligence on piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia by 2020.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • DRY BULK: Capesize freight rates hit multi-month highs on tonnage tightness
    Stronger fundamentals in China have also boosted other segments of the dry bulk freight market since the start of 2017
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on US crude draw, demand growth forecast
  • ANALYSIS: ADNOC's strategic storage move seen as win-win deal for India, UAE
    - ADNOC to store 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India - Deal to help ADNOC make deeper inroads into Asia's key growth center - Quick access to cargoes, lower costs to help refiners
  • TANKERS: Navig8 VL8 pool to redeliver all Oman Shipping VLCCs by end-April - sources
    The exit is part of Oman's strategy to directly manage its state-owned assets
  • Slower Asian economic activity dampens residual fuel oil demand in Jan - IEA
    Chinese demand for fuel oil in January fell 54,000 b/d year on year to 153,000 b/d, with the figure predicted to fall further by the end of 2017.
  • IEA urges patience on market rebalancing as stocks rise
    - OPEC output pact stays 'solid' - OECD stocks back above 3 billion barrels - Confident US supports demand

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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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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
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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