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BRIEFS
May 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • HK up 10pc in April to 1.74 million TEU, S'pore by 7.5pc, Shanghai by 4.9pc
  • 21,413-TEUer named OOCL Hong Kong at Korea's Samsung shipyard
  • Spanish ports to strike, dockers blast reforms to end closed shop hiring
  • Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming suffer combined loss of US$580 million
  • BIFA, UKWA talk Brexit impact on forwarding, warehousing, logistics
  • New shipping alliances causing delays at USWC ports
  • La Spezia Terminal handles record 276,000 TEU in first 4 months
  • Alliances will make 13,000-TEUers workhorses of the transpacific
  • Kalmar extends Antwerp training as straddle carrier driver demand rises
  • Satellite ocean current tracking to cut fuel bill, tests suggest
  • Antwerp's Organi software fits INTTRA's ocean shipping marketplace
  • Frankfurt-Hahn sees cargo up 41pc to 23,700 tons with new customers
  • Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico to cooperate on transborder flights
  • Luxembourg airport's January-April cargo up 16pc to 286,000 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • A. S. Shipping sets foot overseas by opening own offices in West Africa, Nepal & Singapore
  • China reiterates support to development of Sri Lanka's maritime sector
  • Indian Navy vessel foils piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden
  • Ministry of Shipping inks MoU for skills development of youth in coastal areas under Sagarmala
  • Need for practical implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention stressed
  • Parekh Group holds successful trade seminar in Vapi
  • Seaways creates record in loading HR coils at Paradip Port
  • Record import of truck & bus radial tyres in 2016-17
  • Veg. oils import up in April
  • APM Terminals Zeebrugge regains Asian service
  • Cabinet approves four-laning of Porbandar-Dwarka Section of NH-8E in Gujarat
  • Consul General of Republic of Singapore visits Mumbai Port
  • Cathay Pacific handles more cargo in April
  • Cabinet approves signing of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent base erosion & profit shifting
  • Export data encouraging, says FIEO Regional Chairman
  • IACC's seminar on Indo-US partnership in textiles & implication of GST today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 1,500 electric vehicles for eco-friendly deliveries
  • 125 years of active service in and from Canada
  • Fully operational in July
  • Building materials company invests in rail
  • Arkas adding new ships and services to portfolio
  • Pilot Freight Services strengthens acquisition strategy
  • Managing tea exports
  • Adelaide-Tarcoola rail update goes ahead
  • Uzbekistan Airways switches to B787 on JFK service
  • New investor, new money
  • ADV celebrating 70 years in style
  • EU updates air safety list
  • Evergreen enters Ocean alliance in good shape
  • Riga as multimodal hub for east-west traffic
  • New French minister of transport

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Capacity crunch sees cargo moving back to breakbulk
  • COSCO leasing unit to launch shipping funds
  • Canada proposes strict oil tanker moratorium on West Coast
  • Grimaldi upbeat on 2017 prospects after strong Q1 for Finnlines
  • Rickmers Maritime investor drops bid to block fleet sale
  • Cido Shipping converts PCTC orders to products tankers
  • Mermaid Maritime's profit drops 52.5% as JV profits plunge
  • Comment: Same ballast water risk areas cut opportunities for sales
  • Hong Kong pressed to adjust clearance on iconic bridge across key access channel
  • COSCO Shipping International scraps two bulk carriers
  • Adjusting chief calls for clause clarity
  • Sungdong's creditors ease refund guarantee requirements
  • No intention to break PSA contract, says HMM chief
  • Container ships and damaged Capesize recycled as scrap prices fall further
  • US-listed owners surpass cash-raising of entire previous year

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Haulage sector fury against 'protectionist' French plan for foreign worker tax
  • More forwarders opting for freight partnerships with airlines
  • Carriers may be getting containership capacity crisis under control at last
  • Analysis: Result! New management firmly in the driving seat at Wincanton
  • PODCAST: Haven - trying to create a "safe place to trade"
  • China's YTO Express unveils global expansion plan
  • The anatomy of a sea freight invoice
  • Traffic congestion costs US trucking $63bn a year
  • Customs specialist Pawel Jarza joins BIFA as policy and compliance adviser

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Korean RoPax ferry to have Wartsila scrubber
  • Admiral gets prison sentence in GDMA bribery case
  • d'Amico tankers completes sale and leaseback deal
  • Third Matson Alaska box ship now fitted with scrubber
  • Korea's Daegu-class frigates to be Rolls-Royce powered
  • European shipowners draw up Brexit wish list
  • New Damen design is aimed at marine renewables sector
  • Shell renews partnership with Philippines training center
  • Hendry Marine has new business development team

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Dutch MEP: Shipping must go further and faster on climate
    European policymakers are looking for concrete policy plans and clear verifiable targets followed by immediate action that reduces shipping's greenhouse gas emissions
  • EU Commission relaxes state aid rules for ports
    Ports can now receive up to €150m in state subsidies for investment under certain conditions, leading to warnings market distortion by British Ports Association
  • Ecsa lays out Brexit demands
    Shipowners' association wants frictionless trade with UK but also competitive edge post-Brexit
  • Intra-Asia MR tanker rates drop to lowest since February 2014
    But Indonesian imports and Chinese exports may provide support
  • Ports still an attractive proposition for pension funds
    Concerns are growing over high-risk investments to handle big ships, says Mercator International consultant Steve Rothberg
  • Aframax earnings at eight-month low on Caribbean weakness
    North European trade also hurt by fewer Russian crude loadings
  • Asia-Europe ocean freight contract prices up 120%
    Average long-term container rates negotiated in the past three months are more than double last year's levels
  • Big ship conundrum rumbles on for ports
    Peel Ports director highlights the ongoing plight of port operators in handling the box industry behemoths
  • Panamax bulkers weaken as owners look for east coast South America push
    Another weekly rate decline as BPI sinks to two-month low
  • Maritime trade in transition
    Lloyd's List Business Briefing Singapore
  • All hail small LPG ships
    Minimal fleet growth should lead to rate recovery for small size LPG carriers, in contrast to other segments
  • High rates a challenge for sea freight customers
    Strong demand and carrier discipline means ocean prices are expected to remain high this year
  • Hapag-Lloyd merger deal with UASC signed off
    Formal announcement expected next week
  • Bondholder withdraws injunction against Rickmers Maritime fleet sale
    Withdrawal clears the way for the trust to sell its containership fleet to Navios affiliates
  • Finnlines profits jump by 35%
    Ro-ro operator benefits from higher cargo trade volumes and increased passenger traffic
  • DSME loses patent fight against SHI and HHI
    Rivals claim DSME's patented partial reliquefaction technology is similar to theirs
  • Container carriers must focus on strategic issues for survival
    Transformation of business practices required for a more transparent and automated environment
  • Aristidis Alafouzos dies, aged 93
    Kyklades Maritime founder ordered more than 100 vessels in his lifetime and was known in Greece for family's media exploits
  • Knot Offshore first-quarter net income edges higher
    Partnership saw fleet utilisation of 93.2% in the period
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings trade halt triggers takeover talk
    Chatter about an OOCL acquisition resurfaces, while an internal asset restructuring may also be on the cards
  • Thoresen Thai Agencies unit buys secondhand supramax for $7.9m
    Vessel was delivered last Tuesday
  • Euronav joint venture signs five-year FSO contracts
    Deals expected to generate $180m in ebitda for the tanker operator
  • Product tanker market to rebalance in 2018, says Hafnia chief
    Mikael Skov talks about new trade routes, the importance of scale and fairness in implementing shipping regulation
  • Cosco Singapore dissolves dormant units after scrapping owned vessels
    Moves are part of the group's plans to restructure and streamline its businesses
  • HMM to dispose of 10 boxships to Korea Shipping Corp by end-May
    KSC will set up a special purpose vehicle to park the vessels under
  • Torm's Meldgaard does not expect product tanker scrapping to accelerate
    Increased ship demolition ahead of Ballast Water Management Convention unlikely amid weak scrap prices

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • NY-NJ, container lines seek OK to discuss per-container charge
  • Asian imports drift to US East, Gulf coasts
  • Largest ship at Santos heralds north-south cascade
  • Slideshow: Fastest-growing North American ports in 2016
  • Finnlines maintains record-setting earnings momentum
  • Bondholder drops challenge to Rickmers Maritime fleet sale
  • JD.com ramps up use of China-Europe rail
  • Rising volume, rates lift profit at Transport Corp. of India
  • Industry says Hong Kong bridge draft hurting mega-ship clearance

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Fabrikant: A long but bumpy recovery path
    Seacor chief executive says soon-to-be spun-off offshore business has the right assets for opening innings of an upturn.
  • Luxembourg and Dublin lead P&I club domicile race
    Luxembourg and Dublin are emerging as the favourite domiciles for British-run protection- and-indemnity (P&I) clubs that need to provide cover for continental fleets when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). But other potential locations are also bidding to become P&I 'centres, with Cyprus sending a team to visit clubs' UK offices soon and a number of European capitals and financial centres pur
  • Fred Olsen wades into river cruising
    Norwegian cruise line offers running sailings on the Brabant in 2018.
  • GulfMark Offshore files for bankruptcy with $737m in debt
    Houston offshore vessel owner takes pre-packaged Chapter 11 case to Delaware.
  • Bunker outfit debuts with low-sulphur focus
    GCC Bunkers to begin supplying fuel this week in Houston-Galveston area, but sights are set on manufacturing own blend for 2020 compliance.
  • Indian navy fights off bulker attack
    Greek vessel targeted by seven smaller boats in Gulf of Aden.
  • Marinpet snaps up Nordic Tankers vessel
    Istabul-based owner returns to the S&P market through deal with Danish operator.
  • Schnigge offers Rickmers Holding a lifeline
    German bank makes offer for bond that could help gain investor consent for Bertram Rickmers company's restructuring.
  • Missing captain found alive off Spanish beach
    Master of car carrier taken to hospital after falling overboard in Cadiz.
  • Sungdong creditors relax newbuild restrictions
    Yard to be allowed to sign contracts that will make less operating profit.
  • Grimaldi fails to unseat HSW management
    Largest Greek ferry company and takeover target for Italian shipowner elects same board of directors.
  • Tanker hit by fire in Kiel Canal
    Crew brings engine room blaze under control on Simonsen vessel.
  • RMT bondholder withdraws injunction
    Boxship owner urges creditors to avoid similar legal action as unexpected obstacle to Navios deal is removed.
  • Wan Hai eyes $149m bond as it turns red
    Taiwanese container line wants to pay off debt with new issue.
  • Samsung operations suspended again after fire
    Blaze hits Geoje yard less than three weeks after fatal crane collapse.
  • Irish Continental sells veteran ferry for $50m
    Irish Continental Group has sold off a ferry 16 years after it was replaced in its trading fleet. It has secured EUR 45m ($49.9m) for the 22,400-gt Kaitaki (built 1994) which has been sold to New Zealand ferry operator KiwiRail. ICG explains the vessel became surplus to requirements back in 2001 when a newbuilding arrived and the ship has been on charter outside of the Irish Ferries fleet since
  • ESL Shipping pushes up profit
    Finnish bulker owner benefits from new supramax deals in first quarter.
  • Finnlines forges ahead in first quarter
    Emanuele Grimaldi hails another record result as revenue grows.
  • Kyklades founder Aristides Alafouzos dies at 93
    The man behind Kyklades Maritime and Glafki (Hellas) Maritime passed away in Athens this morning.
  • Hyundai Mipo changes car carrier order to product tankers
    Cido Shipping believed to be behind $228m deal originally signed in 2015.
  • Maybulk confirms handysize bulker sale
    Robert Kuok-backed owner continues to thin out fleet with disposal of 11-year-old ship.
  • Euronav, International Seaways firm up FSO deals
    Belgian and US tanker owners finally put pen to paper on deal to extend charters of storage units.
  • Cerberus latest name linked to HSH Nordbank
    US private equity giant said to be interested in bank's non-performing shipping loans.
  • Petronas signs agreement to explore LNG bunkering
    Malaysian oil giant says tie-up will help promote use of LNG beyond existing market portfolio.
  • Thoresen Shipping makes bulker purchase
    Thai-backed shipowner back in buying mode on back of recovering dry cargo market.
  • KNOT Offshore logs earnings miss and reveals tanker buy
    Technical trouble with a shuttle tanker leads to lower-than-expected profit improvement.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • Japan Post records FY loss
    Japan Post Holdings Co. had a net loss attributable to the company of 28.98 billion yen (U.S. $261 million) for the fiscal year that ended ...
  • IMO: Delay to 0.5% sulfur fuel cap 'highly unlikely'
    In an interview with the website S&P Global Platts , Edmund Hughes, the head of air pollution and energy efficiency at the U.N.'s Inter...
  • Executive Moves: BIFA and Hendry Marine
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The British International Freight Association named policy and compliance officer, while Hendry Marine Indu...
  • Judge weighs in on Uber, Waymo case
    William Alsup, U.S. District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, said in a ruling last Thurs...
  • COSCO Ports volumes jump 10% in April
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. saw container volumes jump 10 percent in April 2017 compared with the same period last year, according to recent ...
  • Port of Hamburg receives largest containership ever
    The 20,170-TEU containership MOL Triumph called at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) at the Port of Hamburg on Monday, the Germ...
  • Forwarder groups support McAleenan nomination to head CBP
    The Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (PCC) is urging Kevin McAleenan be promptly confirmed as Co...
  • Chao discusses future of U.S. infrastructure
    U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao discussed the importance and future of the nation's infrastructure at a U.S. Chamber of Commer...
  • European shippers seek more 'proactive' shipping regulation
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) is advocating for "a change of the European legislation to enable the European Commission to take a mo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2017
  • FEATURE: Trump's Saudi trip seen having little oil focus
    But discussions will likely delve into Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan, which the Saudis are likely to invest heavily in, and the expected increase in American investment in the country.
  • Istanbul bunkers market braces for tight barges as holiday approaches
    "There is a holiday on May 19 thus barges will be tight May 19-22," a Turkish supplier said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Med HSFO backwardation at widest in 6 months amid strong buying interest
  • TANKERS: Partial port maintenance at Trieste May 16-29
  • Gulf Petrochem completes first barge bunker delivery at Paradip
    Previously bunker supplies at Paradip have been carried out at berth from trucks, a much slower delivery method suitable only for smaller vessels.
  • St Petersburg bunker prices at month high on rising cruise demand
    "The cruise season is starting," one buyer said. "In winter time the spreads are widening, in the summer the spreads are narrowing."

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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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