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February 21, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong port box volume rises 9pc to 1.8 million TEU in January
  • CMA CGM to upgrade ASAF connecting Asia with West Africa
  • US Commerce seeks all-country aluminum import tariff that hits China
  • Tax bill hits Rotterdam port profits in an otherwise 'good year'
  • S&P: Bulk shipping poised for recovery this year, but not box trade
  • SeaIntel: Alliance carriers slow to blank sailings in fourth quarter
  • NYK reports possible a US$18.6 million Shanghai embezzlement for car carrier
  • EU regulators fine NYK, Wilhelmsen and other car shipping firms
  • MISC operating profit up 10.2pc to US$693,442 as revenues rise 4.6pc
  • India to Gulf, West Med - OOCL offers new WM3 from March 1
  • Hamburg's boxes slip, blames Russian sanctions and Elbe dredging
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups carbon surcharge for Canada tax on Memphis rail freight
  • Shipowners regain upper hand in charter party talks: Maersk COO
  • Asia Pacific Maritime 2018 held in Singapore from March 14-16
  • Cathay cargo jumps 14.2pc as passenger volume slips 1.9pc in January
  • London Heathrow vehicle collision kills BA engineer, delays flights
  • Nippon Cargo and Singapore Airlines Cargo implement codeshare deal
  • IATA Dallas symposium on perishables, pharma, animals, hazmat March 13

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Maersk India's comment on the govt's recent proposal to consider alternate modes of transport like electric vehicles & hyperloop to bring down India's cost of logistics
  • JBS Academy partners with Gujarat govt to skill upgrade existing personnel working in Customs clearance
  • Twin accomplishments by ACCI in long, heavy haulage
  • Decreasing export growth rate trend should be of major concern to the govt: FIEO President
  • GST had a positive impact on businesses' logistics, shows survey
  • Leading lights to grace CONquest 2018 - Business Forum on Feb. 23 in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a shopping spree
  • Grant approved to modernise US rail infrastructure
  • Fiege opens flagship store on JD.com
  • Strong H2/2017 despite major challenges
  • Tank farm expansion in Tanjung Priok
  • Scott Perry moves to Suddath Companies
  • JCL Logistics on expansion trajectory
  • CAI International takes great leap forward in 2017
  • Fresh blood at Dachser Sweden
  • Ethiopian adds cool capacity...supports adventurer
  • More space for RGW Express
  • More Austria-Hungary train services coming soon
  • Stepping up supply of 100 m rails to 360,000 t
  • MSC Gate Bremerhaven hails new commander
  • No end to excess capacity, says Seaintel
  • Menzies Macau welcomes Maskargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • MM's last VLCC joins list of scrap candidates
  • New services herald start of Hamburg Süd integration with Maersk
  • S&P tonnage squeezed as MPC Container Ships strikes again
  • ECSA warns of ports snarl-up if Brexit is not 'frictionless'
  • Annual P&I renewals throw up few surprises
  • DP World plots 67% capacity increase at Jeddah facility
  • Upbeat Golden Ocean sees bright short-term outlook
  • Marine fuel sulphur cap can help tanker demand
  • Insurers warn of third-party cyber thefts
  • Singapore boosts maritime training with SGD12.6 million funding
  • So far, so good in Maersk's container integration journey
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
  • Kmarin books VLOCs for Vale contract
  • Person welding during shipbuilding
  • Kitack Lim calls for greater ties between ports and shipping

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Air freight industry failed its high-paying customers in a fourth quarter of 'complete mayhem'
  • HMM poised to launch independent high-speed Asia-North Europe service
  • Indian government urges air cargo industry to speak out as it readies for a digital revolution
  • GMB union claims it warned KFC that DHL would fail its supply chain
  • Blockchain explained through college basketball
  • New York Shipping Exchange appoints four new board members
  • Supply chain firms win approval to fund degrees from apprenticeship levy schemes
  • British Ports Association warns of post-Brexit customs chaos for UK food supply chains if EU-UK agreements not in place

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Podcast: In a digital age, connectivity is more important than ever
  • Shell inks time charters for two SCF LNG-fueled Aframaxes
  • U.K. sells Royal Navy's flagship to Brazil for $118 million
  • EUR 300 million in financing available for green shipping projects
  • Silver Ships hires Shawn Lobree as Federal Contracts Manager
  • Wärtsilä and Maersk Drilling in 25 year plan for thruster maintenance
  • OSK provides concept design for world's largest RoPax ferries
  • E-certificates already a big hit with DNV GL customers

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Institutional investors eye APM Terminals' asset sales
    APM Terminals is drawing up plans to sell minority stakes in high value port facilities that would raise cash to...
  • K+N cancels container line bankruptcy insurance
    World's top freight forwarder confident that container line crisis over with no more corporate casualties likely
  • Shell charters two dual-fuelled aframax tankers from Sovcomflot
    Energy major will also supply LNG bunkering to the two ice-class ships
  • Boris Nachamkin, top shipping banker, dies in US
    Shipping deal luminary spent 36 years with Bankers Trust, many of them as head of global shipping for the bank...
  • Global LNG trades to more than double by 2040, says BP
    US will hike exports while emerging Asia and Europe increase imports, according to BP Energy Outlook 2018
  • Maersk seeks to simplify shipping process
    In a further move towards being an integrated transport logistics provider, the Danish giant aims to replicate the door-to-door model...
  • Ecsa calls for post-Brexit trade certainty
    Shipowners are concerned about border disruptions, movement of people and market access, says lobby group
  • Diana Containerships posts larger fourth-quarter loss
    Greece-based owner's revenues rise compared with previous year
  • Britannia and London Club highlight gains in 'tranquil' P&I renewal round
    Two clubs trumpet success in winning news business
  • Europe will be 'big loser' in IMO's drive for cleaner bunker fuel
    Paying more for imported diesel while receiving less money for fuel oil could cost $3bn in 2020 alone, and scrubbers...
  • MPC Containers buys 14 more vessels
    Feeder owner will control 58 vessels
  • Maersk biding time on future of Hamburg Süd's bulk and tanker unit
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou predicts greater consolidation in container shipping, but Danish group's focus is on integration of...
  • Yilport in talks to buy container terminals
    Container terminal operator involved in expansion works at existing terminals
  • NYSHEX adds new board members
    Shipping exchange also establishes a member council to propose recommendations or changes to operations, processes and technology
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Supply pressures poised to put the squeeze on transatlantic load factors in 2018
  • This year's crude tankers market may already be a write-off
    Fearnleys analyst paints a bearish picture amid oversupply but says 2019 can be a recovery year
  • Golden Ocean results boosted by 'improving market conditions'
    Norway-based company sees continued improvement in dry bulk rates because of lower fleet growth and more positive sentiment around the...
  • Korea Line signs $604m deal to carry Vale iron ore
    A 25-year contract of affreightment covers transporting iron ore from Brazil to China from January 2020 to June 2045
  • India takes over operations at Chabahar port for 18 months
    The leasing agreement gives operational control of phase one of the Chabahar port development to India
  • Maersk seeks $600m from synergies as it integrates businesses
    Market conditions improving but more consolidation required in container shipping, says chief executive Søren Skou
  • Robust economic growth underpins bullish boxship outlook
    BIMCO chief analyst cites higher global growth forecasts from IMF
  • Korea gets its first mobile app for maritime terms
    The new glossary application covers 3,886 terms used in the maritime sector across the world
  • Dry bulk market may be held back after 2018 by growing orderbook
    There are twice as many vessels scheduled for delivery in 2019 as compared with 2020, says Braemar ACM
  • Singapore invests $10m in training next generation of seafarers
    Funding to be disbursed over a three-year period to Tripartite Nautical and Engineering Training Award Programmes
  • Korea's maritime ministry recruits financial sector executive ahead of national maritime body launch
    Former head of Seoul-based Golden Bridge Investment to assist in setting-up of Korea Ocean Business Corporation as a director and...
  • British ports say Brexit must plan for cross-border environmental health standards
    BPA chief executive Richard Ballantyne highlights possible challenges in handling new environmental health standards inspections at the UK border
  • Baltic Exchange sets benchmark trade for LNG index development
    London-based institution aims to publish weekly index for Asia round-voyage rates, says chief executive Mark Jackson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Rising fuel costs amplify US truck, intermodal price pressure
  • ELD rule pressuring tertiary port warehousing markets
  • New service to directly connect Brazil, Colombia to Asia
  • US trucking firms rethink pay to recruit drivers
  • Chittagong seeks shipper tariff rate hike to fund port upgrades
  • Maersk envisions being a 'one-stop shipper shop'
  • NYSHEX adds carrier, BCO executives to board
  • Lack of rail support complicates PSA operations at JNPT

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • AP Moller-Maersk capex numbers spark order expectations
    Forecast for 2019 spending ignites suggestions newbuildings are on the cards.
  • London P&I Club records growth
    Major insurer sees almost 6% uptick in business compared to 2017 renewal.
  • Shell hires duo of SCF's LNG-fueled tankers
    Oil major highlights both use of LNG tankers for petrol trading, as well as its growing LNG bunkering business.
  • Yilport busy with upgrades through 2020
    Yildirim Group subsidiary plans to spend millions on four port projects and buying several ports as it seeks annual double-digit growth.
  • Ardmore sees new asset manager take stake
    Latest ownership filing comes in wake of other asset managers seeking to ride expected products tanker recovery.
  • Kelly Clarkson inspired Maersk cyber attack response
    Soren Skou and chief information officer Adam Banks reveal how container giant has fortified its digital systems after $300m hit.
  • Diana Containerships sees losses widen
    Fourth-quarter saw a better rate environment, and full year results improve. But one-time charge weighs.
  • POSH cuts loss as revenue grows
    OSV rates weaker, but Singapore owner boosted by lower impairments.
  • NYSHEX adds vessel, cargo members to board
    Online freight booking exchange says move is in response to US governmental approval of governance model.
  • GSD considers move into tankers
    Turkish bulker owner says it is seeking a balance to its operations.
  • MOL orders again after dry bulk shake up
    Japanese owner makes return to dry cargo newbuilding arena after two years.
  • MPC Container Ships seals another fleet deal
    Ever-expanding Oslo-listed owner paying $139.5m for 14 more containerships.
  • Investors to pump $50m into Uljanik Shipyard
    Shareholders coming up with cash as part of Croatian yard's restructuring.
  • Hamburg Sud opens up with profit figures
    Maersk takeover means Arnt Vespermann can reveal earnings dating back to 2013.
  • Soren Skou targets further boxship consolidation
    Maersk group CEO says more mergers inevitable as competitors fail to generate return on investment.
  • Wartsila and Maersk Drilling sign 25-year deal
    Finnish group to maintain thrusters on four drillships and three semi-sub rigs.
  • Golden Ocean profit surges in fourth quarter
    Fredriksen-controlled owner rides better bulker markets as revenue from bigger fleet increases.
  • Fearnley analyst predicts 2020 rate boom
    Tanker rates could be heading back to levels not seen since 2007.
  • Great Eastern: no OSV de-merger
    Indian owner sees no benefit in spinning off its offshore shipping business.
  • 'Dream scenario' for hedge funds
    This time round the big money thinks it has timed shipping investments right.
  • Samson Maritime linked to AHTS deal
    Indian owner said to have bought OSV from GOL Offshore.
  • EMAS Offshore to appeal Oslo delisting
    Company says decision not consistent with the progress already made under its restructuring.
  • Korea Line Corp confirms Vale COA deals
    South Korean shipowner says contracts will run until 2045 and are worth over $600m in total.
  • Tufton linked to MCC Transport feederships
    Deal marks London-listed fund's first vessel acquisition since initial public offering.
  • Third quarter profit slips at Singapore Shipping
    PCTC owner hit by higher shore side costs, while it also losses out on currency exchanges.
  • Ehret emerges as buyer of Sea Trucks vessels
    Newly-launched Dubai-based outfit promises more acquisitions in the next few months.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo sets sights on Mexico
    Southwest Airlines Co. plans to begin shipping cargo to select international destinations starting in May, subject to requisite government ...
  • S&P strikes deal to acquire Panjiva
    S&P Global, the parent of Standard & Poor's, said it is set to acquire Panjiva, Inc., a company that provides data on global supply...
  • CP launches new perishables service
    Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) is launching a new perishables shipping service called "CP TempPro." Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP) has l...
  • Yilport outlines growth ambitions
    Turkey's Yilport Holding has ambitions to grow into one of the 10 largest international container terminal operators by 2025, according to ...
  • NYSHEX adds board members
    The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), which operates a platform on which shippers and ocean carriers can negotiate so-called "smart" con...
  • Uncertain times call for firm GTM plans
    A new report from American Shipper , BPE Global and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) details the...
  • Three men indicted for illegal exports to Hizballah
    The U.S. Justice Department said three men were indicted Monday for their role in conspiring to illegally export goods and technology from ...
  • AIIS warns Trump about recommended steel remedies
    American Institute for International Steel (AIIS) Board Chairman John Foster on Monday criticized the Commerce Department's Section 232 rec...
  • Popping open the bubbly
    It's rare to call a group of people dressed in business casual attire sitting in a conference room buoyant. But then it's rare to see a si...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
  • Galp targets 150,000 boe/d upstream by 2020
    Portuguese energy company Galp said it aimed to boost upstream production by more than 50% in the next three years largely driven by ongoing production increases from its Brazilian pre-salt holdings.
  • Global oil demand to peak at 110 million b/d before 2040: BP
    Global oil demand will likely peak before 2040 as the renewable energy boom gains pace, sales of electric cars surge and environmental curbs on plastics shrink the role of oil in the global energy mix, according to BP's latest long-term energy outlook.
  • US crude stocks approaching five-year average
    Smaller-than-usual builds in total US crude inventories combined with continued draws at Cushing, Oklahoma, this winter helped NYMEX crude futures find a bottom last week and turn higher.
  • Firmer dollar keeps lid on NYMEX crude below $62/b
    The oil complex was mixed Tuesday, as the US Dollar Index strengthened for the third straight session after dropping last week to a three-year low, limiting the upside for crude futures.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • WFS to charter four methanol-fueled ships due for delivery in 2019
    The vessels are being built with MAN B&W ME-LGI two-stroke dual fuel engines that can run on methanol, fuel oil, marine diesel oil or gas oil.
  • TRADER NOTE: Senior trader Bernardo Concha leaves ICSM trading Geneva
  • TRADER NOTE: Staff changes seen at product tanker chartering teams
    Martin Madsen, a senior chartering manager with Straits Tankers, will be moving to Houston.
  • Platts to assess crudes on delivered North Asia basis, publish North Sea loading information
    - Rising Asian imports underpin new assessments - North Sea loading information follows pipeline outage
  • Number of bunker alerts issued in 2017 highest since 2014: VPS
    Of the 31 ports requiring a bunker alert release in 2017, 21 were in the Americas, 25 in Europe, seven in the Middle East and five in Asia, VPS said.
  • China's robust appetite for raw materials to boost freight demand: Bimco
    China's imports will play a crucial role in building demand for dry bulkers, tankers and upcoming freight levels.
  • TRADER NOTE: IBIA appoints new chairman, elects new board members
    Michael Green, who was IBIA's Vice Chairman, takes over from Robin Meech of Marine and Energy Consulting.
  • US crude exports in focus as LOOP completes first VLCC loading
    The rise in US oil exports has been a big boon for the tanker markets, giving rise to new routes in the past two years.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude mixed amid Mideast turmoil, profit-taking
    "The gap between Brent and WTI has been slowly widening, so there will be some profit-taking into the week ahead," an OCBC economist said.
  • Speculative length on ICE LSGO drops 26% on the week to 5-month low
    Persisting length in the Northwest European diesel market also weighed on sentiment.
  • Piraeus bunker market subdued amid national holiday
    But barge availibility was heard to be tight until Feb 20, due to increased demand from coastal vessels.

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