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BRIEFS
February 27, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 7.3pc to US$921/TEU, USWC slips 6.8pc to $1,650/FEU
  • US west coast ports increase market share in 2016, says PMSA report
  • MOL to reorganises from top to bottom with new plan from April 1
  • Tory MPs blast claim EU is owed US$63 billion before UK can quit Europe
  • Maersk's APMT ups New Jersey investment 185pc to US$200 million
  • Savannah box volume up 26pc in January to 331,468 TEU
  • Kalmar to supply 708 terminal tractors in the Americas for US$74.5 million
  • New DHL Express platform offers options for receiving goods
  • CEVA and Mercedes-Benz extend business partnership in Brazil
  • Qantas first half profit declines 7.5pc to US$654 million
  • Teamster-organised UPS aircraft mechanics move closer to strike
  • Development of Africa's air cargo sector is hindered by poor infrastructure

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
  • ...to restructure organisation
  • APL promises day-definite cargo arrival with Eagle Guaranteed
  • Bahri Dry Bulk Co. signs JV agreement with Koninklijke Bunge B.V.
  • Lancer Container Lines hosts Global Agents meet & celebration to mark 5th year of incorporation
  • MOL Logistics to establish subsidiary in India
  • Seminar on GST & recent changes in Customs Act successfully held at MACCIA
  • Teamglobal launches TIVA
  • APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes largest pure car & truck carrier
  • JN Port welcomes senior delegation from COSCO Shipping Lines
  • L&T Technology Services & UTC commercial businesses establish innovation lab for intelligent buildings, connected homes & cold chain logistics
  • Seaways opens larger warehouse in FTWZ division at Sriperumbudur
  • CAI maintains cotton crop for 2016-17 season
  • CBEC launches GST mobile application
  • WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement enters into force

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Airborne battle against the clock
  • New CV for UK palletised freight network
  • Zeimer new VP at Pangea Shipping Group
  • Spanish retailer procures LNG trucks
  • Upbeat feeling in Hamburg
  • From CGN to LIE
  • Eimskip's compass pointing to expansion
  • Tiaca supports future industry leaders
  • Taking a glimpse into the crystal ball
  • UECC linking Scandinavia and Spain
  • Bouncing back into the profit zone
  • Problems continue for Qantas' cargo business
  • Organizational restructuring at MOL
  • US railroad investing in great style
  • Finnlines flies high despite challenges
  • Multisystem traction for north-south corridor

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • Latvian Shipping racks up more losses
  • Jinhui Holdings sells four Supramax bulkers to improve cashflow
  • Bureau Veritas marine profits down 7% in 2016
  • Torvald Klaveness receives first of new generation of combi carriers
  • Lauritzen and lenders agree on restructuring as weak markets persist
  • Eimskip plans to grow more after successful 2016
  • Greeks still betting on recovery
  • Organotins make toxic return nine years after being outlawed
  • HMM issues new shares and bonds for USD632 million funding
  • MOL restructures, establishes bunker office and looks to offshore and LNG
  • KAMCO to expand ship sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Growth eludes car carrier sector
  • Russia pushes forward with Arctic sea route as shipment volumes jump by a third
  • Pan Ocean to order Handymax bulk carriers

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • 'Historic' year for Atlas Air as profits soar, but Florida West will be grounded
  • Transpacific box carriers see new threat on the horizon as rates tumble
  • Analysis: CEVA wants a happy ending, and you can take that to the banks
  • Freight forwarding industry bears $500m bill for ocean rate processing
  • PODCAST: Prelude to TPM 2017 - a portrait of Pier 400
  • Trump talk rattles aerospace industry, up and down supply chain
  • China Railway Corp struggles to adapt in era of air travel
  • 1,000 jobs to be axed in CSX management reshuffle

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • Vigor to build two more S.F. ferries
  • Fire breaks out on U.S.-flag car carrier
  • VT Halter Marine appoints Robert A. Socha as Senior VP
  • USCG Port State Control inspectors detain two bulkers
  • Austal achieves Pacific Patrol Boat program milestone
  • Gulf Island to shift all fab ops to Houma, sell Texas yards
  • ICS points to growing risk of regional action on shipping CO2

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • Panama Canal looks beyond expansion
    As the canal celebrates the first 1,000 transits of its new locks, ACP administrator Jorge Quiano looks to its future role in world trade
  • Spanish government adopts port reforms
    Proposal heads to Spanish parliament where ratification will require work ahead of a nine-day strike in March
  • The problem with regionalism
    International agreement may be ploddingly slow and suffocatingly difficult to reach; but global consensus remains preferable to unilateral moves that threaten market confusion and delays in adoption
  • Modern capes underperform in asset markets
    Figures show asset prices have shrunk for new and five-year-old capesize vessels versus appreciation for older capes and in other segments
  • APMT puts pause on capital spend
    Terminal operator's new chief executive says the focus will switch to utilising existing assets, with sister company Maersk Line playing a crucial role
  • Vale's chief executive to step down in May
    Murilo Ferreira steered the miner through a 'very turbulent' period in the industry
  • Record European oil flows to Asia boost longhaul tankers
    Surge in North Sea and Russian crude shipments to Asia supports tanker demand across segments
  • Mixed rate fortunes cast doubt on certain GRIs
    Transpacific rates continue decline, but Asia-Europe rates rise in lead up to latest carrier price push
  • HMM shareholders approve share and bond issue plan
    Move paves the way for the company to boost liquidity
  • ICS lays out decarbonisation priorities
    Chamber calls for IMO strategy to encompass all of the shipping sector while remaining realistic
  • J. Lauritzen cuts loss amid refinancing talks
    Dry bulk and gas tanker owner sees challenging 2017
  • Costas Grammenos gets Capital Link leadership award
    Professor recognised as a 'visionary' and 'truly universal person'
  • MOL seeks a foothold in the offshore wind power industry
    Japanese giant decides to ramp up expansion efforts in the offshore business
  • US Coast Guard detains two vessels for safety violations
    Issues discovered during routine Port State Control inspections
  • MOL sets up new business segment
    Car carrier, liner shipping and port and logistics grouped together under product transport business unit
  • ITF secures wages and trip home for crew of detained vessel
    Federation negotiated with bank that owned the vessel
  • Two chief engineers convicted of illegally discharging waste from vessel
    Vessel operator Aegean Shipping Management admitted guilt ahead of the trial
  • HHI shoots down talk of Gunsan dockyard's impending closure
    Specific details of the plan could not be confirmed at the moment
  • Safe Bulkers reduces losses as rates rise in fourth quarter
    Cash-positive operations and low capital expenditure bolster owner's position
  • Teekay Tankers sees 2016 profit fall by two-thirds
    Midsize tanker operator unlikely to see much impact from Opec production cuts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • Experts: Harrison-run CSX would offer mixed bag for shippers
  • Capacity discipline mitigates trans-Pac spot rate fall
  • Eimskip boosts trans-Atlantic capacity after record year
  • IAG cargo volume, revenue down
  • Mega-ships to US East Coast stoke barge potential
  • US retailers destock, restock faster, boosting freight
  • Finnlines posts record profit
  • Russia doubles down on Arctic sea route
  • Blanked sailings blamed for JNPT congestion
  • Asia-Europe spot rates stage first increase of the year
  • Managing rates costs forwarders $500M annually, study finds

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • Deloitte: EU risks loss of shipping dominance
    Study finds EU policies toward industry have 'gaps' relative to other regions.
  • International Seaways tanker detention sparks legal battle
    Pool operator Panamax International sues voyage charterer Petrolea over Venezuela holdup of nearly four months.
  • Sevan preps for first FLNG work order after ExxonMobil deal
    Teekay-backed floating production specialist forges framework agreement with oil major to use cylindrical hull technology for floating LNG and more.
  • NewLead steps in to fix leaking tanker
    UPDATE: Chartered-in ship receives repairs five months after being moored.
  • BDI jumps on the back of capes rise
    All indices are up this week as the Baltic's main index improves by more than 100 points.
  • NWS increases cargo volumes in 2016
    Russian owner sees 84% jump in coal in positive 12 months of trading.
  • Teekay Tankers juggles debt reduction and growth ideas
    Chief executive raises newbuilding and takeover options while keeping loan repayments top of wish list.
  • NAO upsizes offering; share price slammed
    UPDATE: Shares fall 44% during regular trading as New York-listed PSV owner increases fundraising effort and prices public deal.
  • Fire sealed in on ARC car carrier
    UK coast guard attends incident on US vessel in English Channel.
  • Eimskip targets more distressed buys
    Icelandic owner taking advantage of weak markets as it posts record earnings.
  • Nisshin sale latest positive dry price point
    Brokers say panamax has changed hands at an eye-catching price after strong demand, especially in Greece.
  • Siem Offshore sells veteran PSV
    Norwegian owner's former Siem Supplier has been moved from Brazil to Malta.
  • Fiducia bulker sinks in Sweden
    Sterno partially submerged after taking on water in grounding in Gota River.
  • Jefferies calls small LPG inflection point
    Bank believes dynamics are changing with StealthGas tipped to return to profit in 2017.
  • HMM to run seven ships from Thailand
    US service will launch in April as part of 2M cooperation.
  • CoscoCS buys into Cosco Corp facilities
    Parent group is taking control of six shipyards as Singapore-listed subsidiary posts heavy loss.
  • North Sea sector remains weak
    PSVs have seen earnings dip, while anchor-handlers stayed over-supplied.
  • SeaBird to restructure in tough market
    Oslo-listed seismic vessel player says plans could mean big dilution for current investors.
  • Shipping vulnerable to regional emissions action
    ICS' Esben Poulsson says the IMO needs to make "significant progress" in respect of emissions.
  • Jinhui sells four loss-making supramax bulkers
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner says the deal is "sensible and decisive" way to strengthen balance sheet.
  • Latvian Shipping hurt by fleet revaluation
    Riga product tanker owner falls further into the red in 2016.
  • RBS commercial impairments hit $267m
    Oil and gas weakness drags down bottom line at UK bank.
  • J Lauritzen sets out restructuring plan
    Danish shipowner seeks bondholder support for package that already has banks and major shareholder on board.
  • Solstad takes $132m fleet write-down hit
    Fourth quarter loss rises to $179m as ships revalued in downturn.
  • MOL shakes up business units again
    Japanese owner reorganises liner and car carrier operations following bulker, tanker rejig last year.
  • MOL acquires 5% stake in Seajacks
    Japanese shipowner in further offshore expansion with deal with Marubeni for shares in UK company.
  • Ocean Rig makes $3.7bn write-down
    George Economou-led company now has six of its eleven strong drilling rig fleet laid-up in Greece.
  • Allseas snares Nord Stream 2 pipelay deal
    Swiss group will deploy three pipelayers in Baltic Sea project due to start in 2018.
  • US Coast Guard detains two over PSC failures
    Karlog Shipping and Shunzan Kaiun bulkers held after inspections reveal "substandard safety issues".
  • Aegean chiefs guilty of 'magic pipe' charges
    Engineers face jail time after trial reveals whistleblowers alerted authorities to their actions.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • IAG Cargo's revenues fall in 2016
    International Airlines Group subsidiary IAG Cargo, which includes the cargo operations of British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia, recorded ...
  • GPA experiences busiest month ever in January
    Source: Georgia Ports Authority The Georgia Ports Authority handled 331,468 TEUs in January, a 16.2 percent increase from January 2016. The...
  • MOL decides to restructure organization
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) will restructure its organizationeffective April 1, the Japanese shipping company said Friday. MOL is establ...
  • Uber, Otto sued for alleged theft of self-driving tech
    Waymo, the automated vehicle subsidiary of Google parent Alphabet Inc., has filed a lawsuit with the San Fransisco division of the U.S. Dis...
  • Port of Oakland to raise STS crane height at its largest marine terminal
    The Port of Oakland is raising the heightofbetween four and sixship-to-shore container cranes at its largest marine terminal over the next ...
  • Special Coverage: Headwinds in the intermodal industry
    Source: BNSF RAILWAY The intermodal industry has seen strong growth over the last several years, and although the overall outlook for inter...
  • SCFI slips 1.8%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell 1.8 percent from last Friday's reading of 830.46 to a reading of...
  • Indian authorities release Chinese cargo vessel
    Chinese general cargo vessel Union Demeter is in the process of being released by Indian authoritiesand returned to China after being held ...
  • U.S. Class I railway employment continues to fall in January
    Class I freight railroads in the United States employed 148,427 workers as of the middle of January 2017, a 5.22 percent decline from 156,6...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
  • New Orleans IFO 380 CST hits over one-month high on tight supply, barges
    New Orleans IFO 380 CST was assessed Friday at $323/mt ex-wharf, up $17/mt from Thursday. That was the highest level since January 20, when it was $325.5/mt
  • Oil dips as traders take profits, US rig count rises
    NYMEX April crude settled 46 cents lower at $53.99/b. ICE April Brent settled down 59 cents at $55.99/b.
  • Montreal MGO prices rise as spring-thaw rules begin early
    Marine gasoil prices in Montreal jumped as much as $27/mt Friday as local suppliers adjust for an early imposition of "spring thaw" regulations in Canada.
  • Singapore MPA speeds up bunker mass-flow-meter re-validation process
    Barge operators were initially worried that re-calibrating the meters would mean putting their barges out of operation for a few weeks as the meters would have to be sent to the manufacturers' laboratories in Europe.
  • USGC HSFO MOC activity hits 5 million barrels in Feb
    Deals for US Gulf Coast HSFO in the Platts Market on Close assessment process topped 5 million barrels in February as of Friday
  • Monitoring committee says OPEC, non-OPEC output cut compliance at 86% in Jan
    OPEC and non-OPEC countries achieved conformity with agreed production cuts of 86% in January
  • Rotterdam bunker sales drop to 10-year low in 2016
    Total sales at the key northwest European port slipped to 10.15 million cu m, the lowest since at least 2006
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Brightoil fuel oil sales jump 38% in second half
    The company reported a HK$412 million ($53 million) profit in the second half of 2016, after swinging from a loss of HK$523 million in the same period a year earlier
  • TRADER NOTE: Mitsui OSK Lines restructures bunker office
    The new office will be an independent part of the group's energy transport business unit and will replace the bunkering group within the company's tanker division
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ANALYSIS: Asia seen spoilt for choice as more US light oil becomes available
    The delayed 470,000 b/d Dakota Access Pipeline received final federal approval earlier this month to complete construction
  • FUTURES: Oil stable despite US stock build on OPEC cut optimism

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper 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 those scrapped in the decade just ending.
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.
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%
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
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
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
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
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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.
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%)
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
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
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
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.
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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