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February 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Hyundai to start fast Asia-Europe loop using old 4,700-TEUers in April
  • Top 10 ocean liners now control 90pc of global box shipping market
  • US cracks down on North Korean shipping, China, UN seem cooperative
  • Charleston's plans for 5 million TEU container capacity by 2032
  • Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low-sulphur shipping
  • Amazon showing signs of taking on UPS and FedEx at their own game
  • Horizon Spirit sets record for single commodity sent by box ship
  • US: Russia behind cyberattack that brought port of LA to its knees
  • Russia becomes world's top grain exporter, topping US and Canada
  • Pharma Changi picks up air cargo as its ranking rises in the world
  • Cathay Pacific to fly non-stop to Cape Town from November
  • US tax reform boosts Atlas Air profit 426pc annually, 630pc quarterly
  • Expeditors gets extra tax boost in an otherwise high performance year
  • South African Airways suspends B737 freighter aircraft services

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • APL injects X Factor in Trans-Pacific portfolio with Eagle Express X service
  • BIMCO relaunches ship benchmarking system
  • Govt of Djibouti has illegally seized control of Doraleh Container Terminal, says DP World
  • HMM reaches over 10,000 TEUs of volume on its US Premium Service
  • Maersk Line to offer OBL switching facility in India for cross trade shipments
  • Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts at IIT Chennai
  • Yang Ming implementing major fleet expansion plan
  • PSA Marine partners EY to leverage data analytics & machine learning to achieve higher productivity for terminals, vessel operators & charterers
  • CMA CGM Group to set up multi-temperature logistics facility at DP World London Gateway
  • NHAI planning Intermodal Stations in 15 cities
  • Skeiron Logistics wins two coveted awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Our major expansion is over now"
  • Stadler locomotives for freight services in Bolivia
  • Monitoring the eco-conditions of sensitive cargo
  • Sky Cell welcomes new COO
  • UPS sues EU
  • CMA CGM banks on multi-temperature in the UK
  • Intermodal services shrink carbon footprint
  • Imperial Logistics standardises transport management
  • DHL continues to heat up business in Africa
  • Arkas Bunkering strong in 2017
  • 30 new freight locomotives for Ukrainian Railways
  • Aircraft charter specialist with 39% revenue increase
  • Certification for environmental consciousness
  • Turkish Airlines: blooming connections with Africa
  • CEO role goes to Schneider Group insider
  • Scepticism re HMM's re-engagement in Europe
  • Powerful traction for Indian Railways

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Public owners opt for alternatives to common-share sales
  • Private equity comes back to the shipping table
  • Seadrill and creditors in bold overhaul bid
  • Cash-starved Otto Marine seeks judicial management
  • COSCO Shipping fund to invest in technology
  • BP Shipping offloads MR tanker trio
  • Nissen Kaiun books feeder quartet for KMTC
  • Changing oil export dynamics could buoy tanker owners

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • DP World turns to UK court as Djibouti government seizes control of its box terminal
  • Record year for Atlas Air, but it needs more aircraft to meet capacity demands
  • Container shipping demand may dip this year, but market balance still improving
  • DHL Express admits Amazon could become a competitor in logistics arena
  • Maritime sector missing out on skills and talents of outstanding women
  • UPS sues EU for $2.1bn after botched veto of TNT bid

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tanker operator, master cop plea in pollution case
  • Vane Brothers Company takes delivery of ATB tank barge
  • Vard Marine design chosen for new South African survey vessel
  • All American to build two high speed, low wake cats for Kitsap Transit
  • Corvus solution picked for SEACOR PSV retrofits
  • MME names Blansjaar GM of Cathodic Protection & MGPS Division
  • FTC moves to block Wilhelmsen acquisition of Drew
  • Seadrill at "pivotal moment" in restructuring plans
  • Latest U.S. North Korea sanctions target shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Skuld gains 9% in renewal tonnage
    Norwegians head the pack of this year's winners
  • Navios Containers picks off extra boxship
    New $11.8m acquisition brings fleet to 22 vessels
  • CTM eyes further consolidation across dry bulk sectors
    Monaco-based manager reveals supramax RSA grew 25% last year
  • Wall St Note | The rebirth of Teekay LNG Partners
    Scrapping a high-dividend policy and focusing instead on internal growth has proved a winning - and prudent - strategy
  • EU adds to decarbonisation pressure on IMO
    EU member states want to draw up a five-year strategy in line with the Paris Agreement
  • Cryptos can succeed in shipping, but investors need to be careful
    Interested ICO investors should look for warning signs before splashing out cash
  • Mid year outlook: Fleet update
    Global fleets of the main types of merchant vessels are expected to continue moderate expansion towards year-end. Dry bulk f...
  • How the global fleet is developing in 2015-2017
    Lloyd's List Intelligenge updates its fleet capacity forecast regularly, and the latest findings show growth in capacity will pick up...
  • The view from Greece
    Close to one third of the Greek-owned fleet's trading activities are focused on Asia. But the fleet is very well...
  • Year-end projections: Crude and gas tankers
    In our inaugural forecasting survey, 2016 average spot TCE earnings are correcting sharply downwards in all tanker segments except for...
  • Lloyd's List companies: Reviewing US-listed players' performances
    Everything comes down to the bottom line. But how do the shipping companies reach those numbers? Lloyd's List Companies, our...
  • Flag state 2015: Top 10 ship registers
    With 330m dwt on its books, Panama remains the most popular register with a lead of 126m dwt over second...
  • Tankers the power list
    Lloyd's List's inaugural top 10 list of leading tanker and dry bulk personalities who are shaping the industry.
  • The world fleet 2015
    A snapshot of regional ownership
  • Lloyds List Regulatory Timeline
    Over the coming decades shipping will be subject to an array of new legislation, the majority of which is related...
  • The Power List 2018: Tanker & Dry Bulk
    View the top 10 lists for tanker and dry bulk
  • Flag state 2016 / 2017: Top 10 Ship registers
    Could this be a changing of the guard? International Registries Inc would like to think so. In March the Marshall...
  • Shipping meets the environment
    The next two years will see shipowners and regulators put under intense scrutiny, as a series of new requirements kicks...
  • Tanker spills: A journey through time
    March 26, 2017 will mark the 50-year anniversary of the Torrey Canyon disaster off the southwest coast of England. It...
  • Twitter speaks out
    A busy events calendar saw the great and the good of the global maritime industry flock to Singapore this April...
  • Twitter speaks out on US shipping
    From tax cuts to closed borders, President Trump's first 100 days in office have been anything but dull. We asked...
  • LNG imports to double by 2035 led by Asia, Shell says
    But a lack of investment in future supplies may dim LNG's prospects, Shell says in its outlook report
  • Fatal occupation
    The European Maritime Safety Administration overview of marine casualties is a quantitative analysis of data provided by EU Accident and...
  • Saudi 'super-hub' rides coattails of economic reform
    Despite welcoming its first vessel less than five years ago, King Abdullah Port has plans on a grand scale as...
  • CSSC to buy back stakes in four subsidiary yards from investors
    Move is part of the state shipbuilding giant's $1.6bn debt-to-equity swap plan
  • FSL Trust shrinks fourth-quarter net loss
    Securing an acceptable refinancing solution remain the management's top priority, says the trust chief executive Roger Woods
  • Japanese-Australian trio eye LNG terminal in New South Wales
    Jera, Marubeni and Squadron Energy would seek FSRU charter for project
  • Shipping cyclicity and Xi's pursuit of power
    Fear not for the next 10-15 years, but then what?
  • Djibouti claims 'legal right' to take over Dolareh
    Government says removing DP World was lawful, alleging underperformance at the port and the company's attempts to lock sovereign bodies...
  • US set to clamp down on North Korea sanctions violators
    The US and its Asian allies looking to step up maritime enforcement for vessels that violate UN sanctions on the...
  • CMA CGM linked with order for 12 vessels from HHI
    The French containership owner has signed a letter of intent with HHI for six ships, with an option for six...
  • Wisdom Marine to order two kamsarmaxes for $68m
    Vessels to be built by Japan Marine United and comply with Tier III emissions standards
  • SHI appoints former minister as inspection commissioner
    Move comes as Samsung Group tries to make clear that its outside directors are independent of any internal company influence
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding forms leasing joint venture in Singapore
    Move is aimed at helping the shipbuilder seek out business opportunities amid industry consolidation
  • South Korea supports shipping and logistics firms in globalisation drive
    Scheme aims to help Korean companies obtain overseas business licences and to localise their operations
  • CMPort completes acquisition of Brazilian terminal operator
    The deal, worth almost $1bn, was closed on Friday
  • Nakilat posts lower profit for 2017 in wake of tanker market weakness
    But the company posts a 16% year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter net profit on the back of cost cutting
  • US to block Wilhelmsen deal for Drew Marine
    Federal Trade Commission says both entities are each other's closest competitors in the services they provide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Amid US truck shortage, intermodal demand also rising substantially
  • LA-LB harbor truck drivers sue to secure employee status
  • Shippers, forwarders adjust to sharp decline in trans-Atlantic reliability
  • DP World improves liftings for temporary JNPT Europe call
  • Analysis: China-Europe rail growth belies EU rail challenges
  • Addressing dislocation, DCLI shifts chassis to Chicago
  • Tech, not consolidation, will drive container shipping change

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Tote finishes first part of LNG conversion
    Jones Act vessel owner completes first phase to convert first of two ships to run off of both LNG and diesel.
  • Havila's losses narrow after 2016 impairment
    Oslo-listed offshore company's red ink for the fourth quarter and full year diminishes significantly after taking a nearly NOK 1bn writedown on assets off the books.
  • Landslide shuts ships out of Corinth Canal
    It may take 15 days to clear the waterway for traffic, Greek authorities say
  • Maersk Tankers tied to sale of LR2
    Brokers suggest specification and buyer's rapid need for the vessel contributed to price.
  • 2Go falls into the red for 2017
    Ro-pax group also approves unification with parent Negros Navigation.
  • Solstad Farstad fixes CSV for six months
    Fugro takes Normand Flower for northern European operations.
  • The TW+ Quiz Part One
    What can you remember of the last three months in shipping?
  • Seadrill seals 'pivotal moment' with bondholder backing
    John Fredriksen-fronted drilling company free to push ahead with Chapter 11 restructuring.
  • First Ship Lease says most banks on board in loan talks
    Update on debt talks comes as impairments contribute to loss in 2017.
  • Faergen laying off 400 staff
    Danish ferry owner says redundancies due to losing routes to Mols-Linien.
  • CSSC Offshore building yard stakes in $761m deal
    Chinese state group issuing new shares to China Life and others.
  • Son of Cosco partner goes missing in Pakistan
    Incident comes weeks after head of Cosco Shipping Lines shot dead.
  • Nakilat profit down on lower revenue
    Qatar LNG carrier owner logs weaker result for 2017.
  • Uljanik Plovidba sells oldest bulker
    Croatian owner offloads 2006-built dry cargoship in China.
  • Pareto lowers product rate forecasts despite baby steps in 2018
    Analyst Eirik Haavaldsen says new numbers are conservative with inflection point close.
  • Navios Maritime Containers sets up additional purchase
    Buy number 22 is lined up as Angeliki Frangou's latest growth vehicle takes shape.
  • SADR triumphs in OCP bulker trial
    South African court rules charterer does not own disputed phosphate cargo from Western Sahara on AM Nomikos ship arrested last April.
  • Reefer banned by Paris MoU
    Ukrainian vessel barred for three months after propulsion found inadequate.
  • Kumiai Navigation books LPG ship at Sasaki
    Japanese owner follows up VLGC order with deal for smaller vessel.
  • Nomura: Sembcorp Marine sell-off overdone
    Bank says it is tempering its optimism in Singapore rig builder, but is staying positive.
  • Kim Heng trims fourth quarter losses by 30%
    Expanding Singapore offshore vessel owner promises more acquisitions despite red ink.
  • Handymax suffers engine explosion off Oregon
    No crew injured in incident off Portland, but main propulsion system rendered inoperable.
  • D-Day for Pacific Radiance bondholders
    Monday set to see a vote on key restructuring move, but investors are far from happy.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • Eimskip's net earnings tumble in 2017 amid higher revenues
    Eimskip posted net earnings of 16.8 million euros (U.S. $20.7 million) for 2017, a decrease of 23.3 percent from 2016, according to the Ice...
  • Trump taps former USTR attorney for ITC nomination
    President Donald Trump intends to nominate Amy Karpel to serve as a commissioner on the International Trade Commission (ITC), the White Hou...
  • C.H. Robinson names new COO
    Third-party logistics services provider C.H. Robinson has appointed Robert Biesterfeld to serve as chief operating officer, effective March...
  • UPS sues EU over scuttled TNT deal
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) is suing the European Union over its attempted acquisition of Netherlands-based parcel carrier TNT Express...
  • Intermodal rates hit new high in January
    Intermodal rates grew another 5 percent in January 2018 compared to the same month the previous year, the sixteenth consecutive year-over-y...
  • Truckload rate growth accelerates in January
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload (TL) rates continued to accelerate in January 2018, increasing 6.5 percent compared with the same month a...
  • Wilhelmsen Maritime's planned acquisition of Drew Marine could run aground
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday issued an administrative complaint charging that Wilhelmsen Maritime Services' proposed $400 m...
  • The detention, demurrage fee conundrum
    There's little in this world that's truly black and white, something shippers, intermediaries and drayage providers may want to bear in min...
  • Treasury sanctions Libyan oil smugglers
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals, 24 entities, and seven vessels for t...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
  • South Sudan currently pumping over 140,000 b/d: oil minister
    South Sudan is currently producing around 143,000 b/d of oil despite ongoing security threats in the troubled East African country which have hampered the restart of its key oilfields, oil minister Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth said Monday.
  • Russian Jan and Feb crude output cut dynamics similar on year: Transneft
    Russian crude production cut dynamics in the first two months of the year are similar to those a year ago, and signal Russia continues to comply with its obligations under the OPEC/non-OPEC output cut deal, according to data from Russian national pipeline operator Transneft.
  • US Treasury issues Libyan oil smuggling sanctions
    The Trump administration Monday sanctioned six individuals, 24 companies and seven vessels connected with smuggling Libyan oil.
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil product exports rise 8% on year to 1.46 mil b/d
    Shipments of Bunker C fuel oil surged more than six times to 3.15 million barrels last month from 507,000 barrels a year earlier.
  • Oil edges higher with equities before Powell testimony
    Oil futures were higher Monday, continuing to recover from lows earlier this month, as US equities pushed up amid a busy week on the economic calendar with a focus on central banks.
  • US oil trade flows shift, pushing more barrels abroad
    A combination of fewer imports and more exports has pushed more supply away from the US crude oil market, a development that could weigh on prices unless global demand can absorb the additional barrels.
  • China's Jan crude imports from US hit record high of 474,450 b/d
  • SOUTH KOREA DATA: Jan oil products demand rises 5.1% on year to 2.71 mil b/d
    Demand of bunker C fuel oil climbed 5.6% year on year to 4.12 million barrels in January.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: OPEC now frets about shrinking spare capacity
    OPEC has in recent weeks shifted its rhetoric from that of a swing producer managing a supply glut to one trying to prevent a market squeeze.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude moves up on rising supply concerns
    Analysts were, however, quick to caution that the supply disruption in Libya was not just the sole reason for prices to rally.

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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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