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BRIEFS
August 18, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line back in black, but energy units drag group into loss
  • Clarkson sees shipping improving after years languish in doldrums
  • South Carolina handles 1.3 million TEU in 7 months, increases 13pc
  • Oakland handles 209,883 TEU in July, increasing port's volume 1.6pc
  • Port of Virginia's volume increases 7.5pc in July to 234,230 TEU
  • Cosco box terminals increase July volumes 17.3pc to 7.6 million TEU
  • MOL gives itself good marks for being on-time on most trades
  • Russian shipping benefits most from thawing ice in Arctic Ocean
  • HMM mulls Arctic Sea route for Asia-Europe shipments from 2020
  • Serbia seen to supply 10pc of world's lithium batteries: Rio Tinto
  • Petersburg Ring Road better serves Bronka and Moscow-bound cargo
  • Cathay posts US$262 million first half net loss as revenues rise 4pc
  • Cargolux to move headquarters next to Luxembourg airport hangar
  • Delta expands its cold-chain with Envirotainer RAP e2

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Consolidation in container liner shipping seen reducing number of major players
  • Maersk Line registers profit in Q2
  • Niche carriers are riskier, but offer higher rewards
  • PIL, PSA & IBM collaborate to envision & trial blockchain-based supply chain business network innovations
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics reports exceptional growth in PAT in Q1
  • TT Club provides insurance cover to Russian forwarder among first to use 'Uber-style' business model
  • UK freight forwarders want more detail on Customs proposals
  • Cochin Shipyard completes landmark IPO
  • Foreign operators to be invited to develop Bangladeshi ports
  • JNPT's achievements highlighted at Independence Day celebration
  • Port & dock worker federations defer strike at Major Ports
  • Amrit Seair Express, in association with Hind Terminals & Innovative B2B Logistics, moves block train from ICD Kanech to Mundra
  • CFSAI members hold offsite meeting in Lonavala

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A family enterprise with a future
  • Rhine valley closure "life-threatening" for freight...
  • Combating the blind spots with MAS
  • Port of Vancouver happy with H1
  • Neill & Brown celebrate centenary in style
  • Cargologicair to launch first scheduled service
  • Outdoor dealer outsources logistics
  • More rail infrastructure improvements in East India
  • New ECX service from Hapag-Lloyd
  • Virgin Atlantic extends ground handling contract in USA
  • Orr to manage sales and ops at CFI
  • New box train crossing point on Polish/Belarusian border
  • Promoting the CTU code
  • Emirates Skycargo's new temperature protection solution
  • A.P. Moeller-Maersk's results and hacker impact
  • New voice at port of Long Beach

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Insurer warns Antwerp grounding indicative of bigger threat
  • Strong first half volume puts ports on track for robust 2017
  • Viking Line struggling in face of tough regional competition
  • Growing Torm posts small 2Q17 loss, profit for 1H17
  • Golden Ocean optimistic about continued dry bulk improvements
  • Eight state-owned companies to invest USD3.2 billion in CSIC
  • Decade of challenges for handymaxes
  • Cargo volumes up 17% at Dubai's Jebel Ali facility in 2016
  • HHIC moves with engineering subsidiary sale as loss hits
  • TTA back in black as dry bulk market recovers
  • Wan Hai Lines cancels eight ship order

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • APM Terminals and Damco slip into the red after first six months of the year
  • Major players plan expansion as Japan's air cargo volumes soar
  • After a successful IPO, Delamode gets back on the acquisition trail
  • Flood of cheap Chinese imports may hurt India's factories
  • New service between Qatar and Kuwait aims to beat cargo blockade
  • FedEx veteran Mark Allen to take over from Christine Richards in October

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • TOTE plans new Hawaii service with Philly newbuilds
  • Kirby starts looking for new CFO
  • Thales wins contract to support Canada's AOPS and JSS vessels
  • Historic coal-fired steamboat back in action
  • HII's Proteus shows its battle space capabilities
  • USCG guidance aims to make LNG bunkering safer

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Wind-assisted car carrier project gets class backing
    LR joins project to build wind-powered ship to carry 2,000 cars
  • Norden revamps dry bulk unit to further reduce losses
    Bulker and tanker owner aims to create more value from dry cargo in future
  • Post-Brexit Irish border must not shift to ports, UK Chamber warns
    Landbridge between two countries vital, says UK shipping group
  • Topaz half-year slides into the red
    Revenue tumbles by a fifth as low fleet utilisation hits MENA and Africa regions
  • Congestion still plaguing two leading North European hub ports
    Hinterland congestion at Rotterdam and Antwerp still slowing box clearance
  • Capesize earnings rocket to almost $20,000 per day
    China's imports of raw materials continue strongly
  • Ernst Russ moves in for kill on Marenave
    Aggressive move will complicate restructuring plans at liquidated KG house
  • Baltic LPG index rebounds on uptick in gas carrier trades
    Middle East Gulf to Japan VLGC spot rates appear to have bottomed out for now
  • Orderly ordering - container shipping's big challenge
    Supply an demand is finally back in balance in the volatile container trades, but could cheap money fuel another ordering...
  • CMA CGM trials NYSHEX cargo guarantee service
    Carrier to offer guaranteed slots from east coast US ports
  • Crew of India-flagged vessel still stranded in Aberdeen
    Seafarers awaiting court order to have vessel auctioned off to pay their outstanding wages
  • By the seaside
    Opposition to plans to dredge Kent's Goodwin Sands is misguided and costly folly
  • Long Beach eyes port-related industries growth via educational outreach
    Port authorities plan to work with educational institutions and government agencies with regard to supply chain logistics and international trade...
  • Norden makes the best of a bad quarter
    Danish company plans to split dry cargo business into two units to increase value
  • Golden Ocean cuts net loss on higher dry bulk spot rates
    Oslo-based dry bulk owner able to pay down some deferred debt as freight rates improve
  • Trump's potential crackdown on steel imports could hurt dry bulk shipping
    Move could have ripple effect on other commodity trades, says Braemar ACM.
  • HMM exploring Arctic sea route option
    Potential route could cut Busan to Rotterdam voyage from 24 days to 14
  • Golar LNG Partners to buy FLNG stakes from parent, Keppel and Black and Veatch
    Master limited partnership expected to pay $178m-$190m net purchase price
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • GE-LA productivity project expanding port-wide
  • Brazil's Log-In reels from boxes lost overboard, lower volume
  • Russia considers ending Belt and Road rail cooperation
  • Roadrunner to sell Unitrans as it reconfigures 'portfolio'
  • Global port volume heads for a six-year high
  • Port Houston adds space at Bayport terminal
  • New alliances unevenly impact Hamburg as traffic stalls
  • Strong demand keeps DFDS rally rolling
  • Idle fleet sticks despite strong cargo demand
  • JOC Top 50 LTL Carriers: Small carriers, fast growth

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Trade body 'alarmed' by US LNG exports
    Business league says it is seeking to block further agreements to ship US LNG to certain countries.
  • Pacific Basin keen for closer ties to new investors
  • Kassidokostas-Latsis opts for a different strategy with Ivy Shipping
    Swoop into the dry cargo market with secondhand tonnage marks a switch from focus on newbuildings in tankers and gas
  • FLNG deal to sustain Golar Partners payout
    Delivery of floating LNG project is behind stated schedule, but analysts still see economics as sound.
  • Qatar's Milaha joins panamax buying fever
  • Bergen Box in black but huge debt persists
  • Tender for trio of feedership newbuildings flops
    Bargain hunters circle three modern boxships
  • Boxship portfolio weighs down Germany's 'bad bank'
    Losses and cost of establishing HSH Portfoliomanagement is put at nearly $600m in its first year due mainly to its container shipping loans
  • Ballast water technology throws up owner concerns
    Some shipowners continue to delay systems installation as findings show technology fails to function as expected
  • Asiatic Lloyd pursues 'scrap and renew' policy
    Latest purchases take tally bought this year to six traditional panamax ships
  • Latsis opts for a different strategy with Ivy Shipping
    Swoop into the dry cargo market with secondhand tonnage marks a switch from focus on newbuildings in tankers and gas
  • Golar LNG's ongoing tussles with Safe Haven over laidup Gandria move into court
  • Hong Kong approves vessel sharing
  • Ningbo Xinle seeks buyer for Chinese-owned LNG newbuild
    Beijing's anti-corruption push leaves LNG newbuildings adrift after they lose CNPC charter contracts
  • Wenaas group cuts losses in shipping
  • V.Group deal will drive dry cargo growth, says Graig
    Sale of shipmanagement arm is the beginning of a 'collaboration' rather than a simple divestment of an asset
  • LNG shipping tightens as new supplies hit market
    But newbuildings and additional LNG volumes mean outlook is far from clear
  • BoCom buys Vale's last Valemaxes
    Charterer Shandong Shipping finally consents to sale agreed last year
  • Shell fixes suezmax tanker pair from Nordic American
  • Cido trims fleet again with bulker sale
  • Peter Anker's Langebru profit margin at 40%
  • World's largest driller gets larger with takeover
  • Clarksons drives growth with new hires and offices
    Further expansion likely to be organic rather than via M&A, says Andi Case
  • Transocean views $3.4bn Songa deal as a stepping stone
    US group says the quality of the Songa Offshore deal puts it in a stronger position for buying more assets as the market improves
  • ROV alliance between M2 Subsea and Harvey Gulf
  • Centrofin doubles money on Coral Island supramax
  • Pemex plays hardball with Oro Negro
  • Oldendorff snaps up ultramax at an attractive price
  • Petrobras keeps chipping away at its massive debt
    One of offshore shipowners' most important clients is showing some signs of turning itself around
  • Global sends ex-AET unit to breakers
  • Judge wants 'total immersion' into Flaminia complexities
  • Eastern Pacific orders feeder containerships
  • CSCL Jupiter focuses on mechanical failure
  • VLCC rush continues as Japan unveils fresh orders
  • Ocean eyes Japanese panamaxes and plans VLOC cargo bonanza
    Ocean Longevity back in secondhand market and making plans to serve its owner's new Australian mine output
  • EU rows back on plans for green recycling licence
  • Ghandour tipped for return to the tanker market
  • Skou flags up strongest box market in years
  • Wan Hai's Naikai feeder newbuild deal collapses
    Taiwanese liner operator backs out of $236m boxship orders after change in strategy led to larger design requirements
  • Australia in clampdown of flag of convenience shipping
    Foreign-flag vessels trading to Australia will face tougher scrutiny over wages and security and operate under a tighter legal framework
  • Pacific keen for closer ties to new investors
  • WhatsApp came in handy at Maersk after cyber blackout
    Commercial chief Vincent Clerc reassures customers that Danish giant is not going back to pen and paper.
  • Maersk Tankers chief: 'We will not win every quarter'
    Christian M. Ingerslev stands by owner's digital drive after finding its ships out of position in the second quarter.
  • Topaz sights recovery after turning red in second quarter
    Dubai-based owner delivers negative result in the second quarter but expects more opportunities next year.
  • Norden narrows 2017 guidance after second quarter loss
    Danish owner tunes forecast for the full year as quarterly figures measure up with expectations.
  • John Su completes bulker S&P score
    Erasmus joint-venture secures strong price for veteran bulk carrier.
  • This is the winter of tanker discontent
    DNB Markets tips the traditionally strong fourth quarter VLCC market to fall short of expectations.
  • Golden Ocean sees encouraging signs in dry bulk market
    Bulker owner backed by John Fredriksen expects asset values to climb on back of rate rise.
  • Milaha launches Qatar-Kuwait feeder service
    Doha-based shipowner says it is also actively evaluating further expansion of services.
  • Singapore bunker sales hit six-month high
    Shipowners said to be buying larger parcel sizes due to introduction of mass flow meters.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • Lloyd's Register joins project to build world's largest sailing cargo ship
    The Quadriga sustainable shipping project - an initiative to build the world's biggest sailing cargo ship - has added a new partner: engine...
  • New MarAd administrator Buzby sworn in
    Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mark Buzby has been sworn in as head of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Buzby ...
  • U.K. proposes borderless customs procedure post-Brexit
    One post-Brexit customs proposal involves eliminating all border checks for imports and exports. The U.K. government has proposed a customs...
  • FreightHub extends FBA forwarding platform for European sellers into U.S.
    The European-based digital freight forwarder FreightHub has begun offering European companies who want to sell to U.S. buyers through the F...
  • Amazon to build distribution facility outside of Charlotte
    Amazon plans to build a one million square-foot distribution center in Kannapolis, N.C. E-commerce giant Amazon is planning to open a one m...
  • Navig8 acquires 32 chemical tankers
    British shipping company Navig8 says it now has more than 30 new chemical tankers in its stable of vessels. London-based chemical shipping ...
  • Budapest Airport to build live animal transport facilities
    Budapest Airport is planning to build live animal facilities on site after helping Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux successfully...
  • Roadrunner to sell cold chain logistics subsidiary to Quick International Courier
    Downers Grove, Ill.-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., an asset-light trucking and third-party logistics company, signed a defi...
  • Despite cyber setback, sunshine on horizon
    It's always news when the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group announces its quarterly financials. Being the biggest fish in the sea means every devel...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 17, 2017
  • TRADER NOTE: Total reshuffles clean product tanker team
    Minguet has been with Total for more than a decade.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories higher on low liquidity, lack of fixtures
    This week's build in stocks was relatively small, and total fuel oil inventories still remain well below their 2017 high of 1,545,000 mt.
  • ANALYSIS: OPEC caught in limbo as options to change status quo limited
    OPEC forced to be patient with current oil policy
  • Platts Hong Kong bunker fuel MOC process sees first-ever LSMGO trade
    The trade was the first concluded during the MOC process since the Hong Kong LSMGO assessment was launched on June 1, 2017.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Monjasa Europe appoints Mikkel Kannegaard as new general manager
    Kannegaard will join Monjasa from his current position as chief commercial officer of global logistics company Damco's IMEA region.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues to tick up in afternoon Asian session
  • Singapore's PIL, PSA, IBM explore blockchain-based solutions in shipping
    The MOU comes at a time when many shipping companies are looking to enhance their cargo processing capabilities using cost-saving measures.
  • S African Grindrod's shipping division recovers on firmer dry bulk rates
    Grindrod's shipping division includes bunker companies Cockett Marine Oil -jointly owned with Vitol -- and Unicorn Bunkers
  • TANKERS: Freight rates in Americas surge as cargoes met by thin tonnage
    Along with Noble, also in the mix were cargoes from Valero, Shell and Eni.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
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
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
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.
OFFSHORE
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%
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
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
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
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.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
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
AWARDS
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%.
SHIPPING
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
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
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
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.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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
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SEAFARERS
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
NEWS
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
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
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
CRUISES
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%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
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%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
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
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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%)
MEETINGS
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.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
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
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
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%
COMPANIES
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.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
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
TRUCKING
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.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
SHIPPING
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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