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BRIEFS
March 31, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • US Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle okays Maersk scheme with caveat
  • Containership charter market shows signs of firming
  • US rail lobby: 42pc of carloads, 35pc of revenue linked to foreign trade
  • Kerry Logistics wins contract with UK homeware retail major Lakeland
  • Newly dredged Suez Canal Terminal welcomes 18,300-TEU Maren Maersk
  • Freightos raises US$25 million, solidifying position as global freight digitiser
  • Global idle box fleet rises to 1.4 million TEU in February
  • Zim nominates Glickman as new CEO to replace outgoing Rafi Danieli
  • Iran recognises the Indian Register of Shipping classification society
  • Automated docks: MacGregor starts virtual reality training in Norway
  • Ocean Alliance makes Singapore SE Asia hub as CMA CGM-PSA link up
  • Changi February air cargo volume up 7.9pc to 146,870 tonnes
  • Cathay Pacific codeshares with Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines in discussions to sell stake to American Airlines
  • US ban on in-flight electronics sparks Emirates alert to monitor US demand

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Allcargo Logistics wins 'Best Risk Management Practice' award
  • CMA CGM & PSA launch Phase 2 of container terminal joint venture in Singapore
  • LCL Logistix ships machinery from India to Kenya
  • MOL Safety Conference 2017 held in Mumbai & 3 other locations
  • Multipurpose shipping seen showing signs of recovery
  • India now an exporter of steel
  • JNPT enthusiastically observing Swachchta Pakhvada
  • Report sees stable outlook for Indian ports sector
  • Govt negotiating multiple free trade agreements
  • Adani Group becomes member of Global Energy Interconnection Development & Cooperation Organization

International Transport Journalweb site
  • One more shuttle - two a week
  • Is it a peak season now?
  • New vehicle for Swiss recycling company
  • Joining the club
  • Better times ahead for multipurpose shipping
  • JF Hillebrand recruits CFO
  • More support for pharma industry
  • New report turns spotlight on combined transport
  • Major investment in overland transport network
  • Brazil Express starting in April
  • Johnson in charge of ambitious targets in Clydeport
  • New intra-Africa routes for Air Côte d'Ivoire
  • New JV offers services to Iran and Maghreb
  • Manufacturer invests in freight car operator
  • Head of Warsaw office appointed
  • HHLA bounces back
  • Saudia now flying to Multan

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Van Oord launches new generation TSHD
  • EU transport ministers back IMO over emissions in Valletta Declaration
  • HSH Nordbank adds billions to shipping loss buffer
  • Marine syndicates put on notice as Lloyd's gets tough
  • Cruise growth brings Fincantieri back into profit
  • Shipowners need to get more cyber aware, says UK P&I Club
  • CSBC Corp deteriorates to red ink
  • GIIGNL sees fewest LNG orders in six years
  • Singamas reports full box order book ahead of China's new paint regulations
  • MOL invests in Malaysian logistics firm PKT
  • Legal risks of autonomous shipping highlighted
  • Gothenburg to use contaminated dredged material to build new freight terminal
  • DSME's auditor expressed 'qualified opinion', wider loss shown
  • South Korean shipbuilders eye HMM's VLCC orders

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Yang Ming losses continue to mount after 2016 revenue slump
  • Logistics the star performer as Li & Fung predicts a tough road ahead
  • DB Schenker reports air and ocean freight growth but revenues down
  • Domino's gets a taste for robot deliveries
  • Shift happens: shipping after Hanjin
  • Ex-Cargolux CEO Dirk Reich invited to join Panalpina board
  • Catching a chill? The impact of Brexit on the UK food supply chain

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Price cut prompts owner to take newbuild, not cancel it
  • U.S. Marine Management gets $31. million MSC contract mod
  • T&T Marine Salvage receives new USCG certification
  • Why waterways are the most efficient way to move cargo
  • More than 7,000 KVH mini-VSAT systems shipped
  • Alfa Laval sees growing interest in high flow capacity BWTS
  • Mapping a path to 3D printing marine and offshore parts
  • AkzoNobel and Maersk Line partner on sustainability
  • Linking Post-Panamax boxes to Heartland via river

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Your future will be shaped by logistics giants
    The traditional shipping model will become a relic of history, investors should be looking at the world of tomorrow not the world of yesterday
  • Cosco Shipping Holdings net loss fell to $1.4bn
    Core container business saw losses of Yuan6.9bn in difficult global market
  • Rising US oil exports are intriguing subplot to tanker consolidation
    New trade patterns emerge as owners strengthen fleets
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping recurring profit falls amid challenging market
    Chinese owner casts doubt on general consensus that markets will see tankers head south while dry bulkers rise
  • Worst is behind us, says box maker Singamas
    Chairman Teo Siong Seng paints a rosy outlook for 2017 as appetite for new containers grows
  • Capesize gains from Brazil demand
    But splitting of cargoes may reduce pressure
  • Europe agrees maritime strategy to 2020
    So-called Valletta Declaration to target EU competitiveness, digitalisation and decarbonisation
  • Arcadia waves goodbye to first tanker
    Greek owner sells 18-year-old aframax to Chinese buyer for strong price
  • Neptune Lines expands services to UK and Ireland
    Greece-based car carrier specialist wins new contract
  • Michael Parker sets out case for UK flag against Brexit backdrop
    The first non-executive chairman of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency explains why he sees opportunities for the UK Ship Register as Britain prepares to leave the EU
  • Show me the Money: Hitting rock bottom
    After the carnage seen in the 2016 results, the outlook for listed container companies may be about to change, writes Alastair Hill
  • The Baltic means business
    The iconic British institution is looking to communication as a defence against Uberisation
  • China ports giants plot a course through box line consolidation
    Cosco Shipping Ports goes for port-carrier partnership, while China Merchants Port emphasises the Port-Park-City model
  • Shipping could escape from EU emissions trading, says DNV GL
    Sulphur cap edges closer as shipping tries to preserve sovereignty of its CO2 rules
  • Pakistan's first dedicated coal terminal to begin operations in April
    Infrastructure projects fuel demand for coal-hungry cement works
  • MOL buys stake in Malaysian logistics firm
    Move to help ramp up operations in the nation and Asian region
  • Maersk expects 2%-4% container volume growth in 2017
    Container shipping giant sees room for more consolidation amid vessel oversupply and views digitalisation as an opportunity
  • TEN raises $100m from public stock offering
    Proceeds may be applied to vessel acquisitions or strategic investments
  • Port monopolies and cabotage laws harming Australia's grain trade
    Businesses face increased shipping costs due to such factors, says Productivity Commission
  • Fincantieri swings to net profit for 2016
    Contributions from cruiseship building business and lower net finance costs boosted the bottom line
  • Courage Marine narrows losses in 2016
    Impairment losses halved as company disposed of dry bulk vessels
  • DSME bailout plan unlikely to impact overall Korean banking sector
    Only the policy banks have the biggest exposure, says Fitch
  • Middle East coal market to provide boost for bulkers
    Cement plant utilisation, UAE energy policy and Egypt are driving coal demand
  • International Seaways slips into fourth-quarter loss
    Impairments and weaker vessel earnings hit OSG's international spin-off

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Mexican rail agency faces early test with anticompetitive report
  • Berard Transportation handles 'anything big and heavy'
  • Brazilian beef ban eased as stranded shipments clog Santos
  • Shipping loans slam HSH Nordbank pretax profit
  • UK ports seek exemption from EU port services regulation
  • DP World Nhava Sheva taps new tech for truck gates
  • Scope of carrier alliance changes comes into view
  • Singamas: Carriers, lessors rushing to order containers

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Eagle Bulk sees wide loss on vessel writedowns
    Supramax and ultramax vessel owner sees top line growth thanks to better freight rates.
  • KNOT Offshore poised to buy shuttle tanker
    Mitsubishi UFJ provides $100m loan refnancing, allowing tanker owner to pursue dropdown from parent.
  • Fourteen Ukrainian seafarers go home
    Panama Maritime Authority steps in as vessel owner nowhere to be found.
  • ITF arrests GOL vessel off Aberdeen
    Union aims to help Indian crew members that it alleges have been abandoned and unpaid for months.
  • Containership collision caught on video
    Hyde Shipping's Jan Caribe involved in smashup with small vessel off Nicaragua.
  • Exmar profit trebles despite revenue slump
    Antwerp-based energy fleet owner's profit gains on Wah Kwong deal and a termination fee.
  • Solvang exercises two gasship options
    Oslo-listed gas carrier owner will bring its ethylene-capable fleet to nine over next two years.
  • Norden showcases fuel bill reduction
    Danish owner reveals efficiency project has aided both owned and chartered tonnage.
  • Tsakos raises $100m in new share offering
    Tanker owner's new preferred shares shift from fixed to floating dividend over 10 years.
  • Euroseas proceeds with building of bulker
    Greek owner will take delivery of kamsarmax from Jiangsu Yangzijiang at a discount.
  • Malaysia checks N Korean coal carrier
    Kum Ya briefly prevented from entering Penang in sanctions case.
  • Don't delay: Hasselhoff cruise filling fast
    It's time to watch some bays with TV's most popular actor.
  • Moundreas back in buying mode
    Greek veteran notches up first capesize buys in two years.
  • Yamal's Sabetta unveils its secrets
    Russian president Vladimir Putin in live link with LNG carrier bridge.
  • Banks extend $500m DSME refund guarantees
    Six Korean lenders backing restructuring yard's new orders this year.
  • Evergreen Marine plots $264m bond issue
    Taiwanese line wants cash to redeem other debt and boost finances.
  • Beating Torm takeover a highlight for Erling Hojsgaard
    Departing Norden vice-chairman says resisting bid from then Panayotides-backed rival one of his high points.
  • Teenage crewman killed in fall on boxship
    Belgian authorities say new MSC recruit fell 16 metres in cargo hold.
  • Saga ups dividend as annual earnings rise
    London-listed company delivers strong result for 2016 and increases payout to shareholders.
  • NS United launches stock split
    Investors in bulker owner receiving one share for every 10.
  • HSH shipping provisions hit $2.15bn
    German lender blames "difficult" market for huge loan losses, with $9.7bn of its book classed as non-performing.
  • Aker spends $24.9m to acquire Reinertsen
    Kjell Inge Rokke-led company takes over troubled compatriot oil services provider.
  • S&P adopts stable stance on DNB Bank
    Ratings agency voices more positive view on Nordic lender despite weak shipping and offshore markets.
  • CDB Leasing misses full-year forecasts
    Profit rises less than expected during a year in which the Hong Kong-listed firm grew its shipping business.
  • Cleaned-up bulker back in New Zealand
    Korean vessel allowed into port after tube worms removed from hull.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • COSCO Shipping records $1.4b loss in 2016
    China's COSCO Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd. recorded a 9.9 billion yuan (U.S. $1.44 billion) loss for 2016, fueled by weak freight rates and ...
  • Liebherr supplies Latin America with new container equipment
    Liebherr Maritime said itdelivered new equipment units to Caribbean and Mexican ports in March. Three new ship-to-shore container cranes w...
  • MOL acquires stake in Malaysian logistics company
    Japanese ocean carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has purchased a 20.9 percent share in Malaysia's PKT Logistics Group, the company said in ...
  • Yusen merges Turkish subsidiary with Inci Lojistik
    Yusen Logistics has merged its Turkey division with Inci Holding subsidiary Inci Lojistik to form a new joint venture company, the third-pa...
  • Commentary: Canada's two tracks on trade
    This year will be a uniquely pivotal period for companies that do business in or through Canada. Two geopolitical events are shaping the po...
  • Commerce ups U.S. Q4 2016 GDP estimate
    United States gross domestic product (GDP) - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew 2.1 percent during fourth qu...
  • Yang Ming losses double in tumultuous 2016
    Troubled ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport saw its losses more than double during a tumultuous 2016, according to the company's late...
  • Kerry Logistics opens new office in Poland
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has opened a new office in Warsaw, Poland, the company said Thursday. In its efforts to expand in Europe, the...
  • APMT Mobile to gain new business
    APMT Mobile is expecting a significant boost in containerized cargo volumes from Walmart's import distribution center being constructed in ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2017
  • Crude futures rally on Libyan outages even as Asian maintenance accelerates
    NYMEX May light sweet crude settled 84 cents higher at $50.35/b, while ICE May Brent rose 54 cents to settle at $52.96/b.
  • Closed arbitrage to Singapore weighs on Rotterdam barge liquidity
    FOB Rotterdam high sulfur fuel oil barge liquidity has fallen away significantly in March due chiefly due to a closed arbitrage to Singapore and weak bunker demand in the ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp.
  • Piraeus bunker fuel availability tight on high demand: suppliers
    Availability of bunker fuel at Piraeus, Greece, is expected to be tight for several days because of high demand
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • ANALYSIS: Adoption of new ISO 8217 marine fuel standards set to be slow
    Ship operators should adopt the new standards as they will give "better protection."
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES 2: Crude steady on US product stock draws
    Crude oil futures held on to overnight gains from a smaller-than-expected build in US crude stocks.

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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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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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