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BRIEFS
October 22, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean sailings over Christmas
  • European Community Shipowners say 2016 'emissions' deadline 'unrealistic'
  • Italian police find 20 tonnes of hash worth US$230 million in cargo ship
  • Japanese orders soar 236pc to beat IMO's deadline for more costly ships
  • UK's BIFA favours Trans-Pacific Partnership deal for easing trade flow
  • US and Mexico start joint one-stop customs inspection to ease cargo flow
  • Australia regulator puts Brookfield $6.5 billion Asciano buyout in doubt
  • Reefer lessors battle low prices, interest rates, but see market growth
  • New cargo software for Air France group for profiling, allocation management
  • EmergeVest completes US$46 million acquisition of the UK's Palletforce
  • Abuse of ULDs blasted in Bangkok - North Americans worse offenders

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Class 3 Flammable Liquids
  • CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna
  • European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030
  • Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions
  • TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions
  • UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement
  • ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service
  • APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports
  • Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge
  • Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs
  • Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal
  • Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation
  • Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat
  • Govt to import 3,000 t of dal
  • EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Boeing opens research centre
  • Uzbekistan Airways suspends Tokyo service
  • Ethanol truck to deliver milk in Stockholm
  • Raben taking over groupage specialist
  • US railroad closing mechanical workshops
  • Long Beach getting greener
  • OECD sees trade flows slowing down
  • Burmeister to head Fraikin's German market entry
  • Moving the Dutch and the Italians closer together
  • Fedex / TNT: No no means yes
  • Braemar welcomes maritime engineer
  • New blocktrain between China and Russia
  • UASC to place another order?
  • New liner reliability record in September

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • KLC takes over Hyundai Glovis-chartered PCTC
    Korea Line Corporation (KLC) has ventured into the car carrier business by purchasing a secondhand pure car and truck carrier chartered to Hyundai Glovis for five years. Brokers said the company has bought 1994-built K.Asian Beauty (ex-Asian Beauty), a 4,300-unit PCTC, from Eastern Pacific
  • Otto Marine and Swiber cash calls 'likely'
    Otto Marine and Swiber may have to restructure or hold rights issues in view of their high debt amid the depressed market for offshore support vessels, according to a CIMB Securities analyst. The two companies' net gearing, which measures the ratio of shareholders' equity to total debt, is almost
  • South Korea cracks down on cargo under-declaration
    Dozens have been arrested in raids in South Korea targeting under-declaration of cargo weight and unlicensed cargo surveyors. The Korea Coast Guard, which is leading the clampdown, said 79 people from 36 companies have been arrested, including the CEO of a cargo surveyor company. The drive has
  • Norway project looks to spur port and ship electrification
    Inspired by Norway's successful promotion of electric cars, maritime organisations are working with engineers and investors to study how to expand the country's shore power and boost its use of electric- and hybrid-powered ships. Headed by certification and classification group DNV GL, the ReCharge
  • Brightoil goes online
    Hong Kong-listed bunker trading company Brightoil Petroleum Holdings (Brightoil) has taken its business online to attract more trade. The company's e-commerce platform - Brightoil Online - is the industry's first comprehensive energy and financial e-commerce platform in China. Brightoil chairman
  • Alam Maritim clinches FLNG subcontract works worth $12.5m
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources has secured floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) subcontract works for national oil company Petronas worth MYR53.5 million (USD12.5 million). According to its filing to Bursa Malaysia, the subcontract was signed by Petronas' wholly
  • Yinson extends Nigerian FPSO charter
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Yinson Holdings (Yinson) has extended its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) charter contract with Nigeria-based Addax Petroleum Development (Addax) for another three years. The value of the extended contract is MYR531 million (USD129
  • COSCO secures $150m newbuilding contracts
    Chinese shipbuilder COSCO has secured newbuilding orders for one product tanker and two cargo transfer vessels worth USD150 million. Under the contract, COSCO's Dalian shipyard will be responsible for the construction of the 22,000 dwt tanker, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2016,

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Khorgos could be China's gateway to win Asia-Europe air freight volumes for rail
  • 'Amazon Transportation & Logistics' could earn the e-commerce giant $5bn a year
  • Lufthansa Cargo set to announce a second airline joint-venture by year-end

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Front Street Shipyard to build carbon fiber hulled ferries
  • LNG fuel tanks installed in first Crowley ConRo
  • World's largest LNG fleet owner reports increased profits
  • Carnival and Chinese partners formalize cruise joint venture
  • Canada's Atlantic Towing wins tidal energy support contract
  • Damen and Delta develop DP2 Renewables Service Vessel
  • OceanSaver wins LNG carrier BWTS retrofit order
  • BSEE and USCG investigate drillship fatality
  • Ingalls authenticates keel of Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)
  • DNV GL releases new guideline on cargo liquefaction

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance sees rise in container numbers
  • Port of Seattle incentive program opens door for new air service
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of September
  • Jensen Maritime nets contract for design of two new tugboats
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard cutter returns from marine resources patrol

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Seanergy takes delivery of two more Restis vessels
    Capesize dry bulk vessel Geniuship and supramax dry bulk carrier Guardianship both employed in the spot market
  • Product tanker rates hover above year-to-date lows
    Sentiment subdued as seasonal demand boost not expected to kick in for another two to three weeks
  • LME vows to support One Belt, One Road
    Metal exchange signs MoU with Chinese and London-based banks to enhance China's pricing power
  • Havila earnings pulled down by North Sea doldrums
    North Sea rates at half of operating costs for OSVs
  • BHP iron ore output increases in third quarter
    Full year guidance for 2016 financial year remains unchanged for both iron ore and coal
  • Svitzer clinches Costa Rica 30-year towage contract
    Danish company will train local pilots and tug masters
  • Philippines and Vietnam forge strategic partnership
    Partnership to raise bilateral exchange between Asian nations
  • Greece and US plan joint venture LNG terminal
    Plan builds on one of the European Commission's key projects involving Gastrade
  • US port congestion plan revealed
    Existing infrastructure may not cope with further growth in freight shipments
  • NTSB provides new details on EL Faro
    El Faro was undergoing modifications prior to being redeployed to the US West Coast
  • UN blasts box line competitiveness
    Mergers and collaborations lead more countries served by too few suppliers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Rouen boosts breakbulk focus
    France's River Seine port of Rouen has for a long time made a speciality of the north-south regular line trades, particularly those between northern Europe and west Africa. Over the years, it has built up recognized expertise in handling breakbulk cargo in all its forms, as well as in the logistics...
  • Higher truck costs could crunch Mexican capacity
    Historically plentiful Mexican truck capacity could tighten thanks in large part to a cross-border exchange rate that's been driving up the price of equipment for smaller Mexican carriers, industry executives warn. The Mexican peso has been swiftly losing ground against the U.S. dollar since the start of the year. That, in...
  • Charleston volume rises at double-digit clip
    The Port of Charleston's September volume of full 20-foot-equivalent units rose 10.1 percent year-over-year, reflecting what South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome described as "broad-based strength across all market segments." Charleston's total volume, including empty boxes, increased 11.1 percent, to 167,549 TEUs. During the first three months of the South...
  • Global terminal operators eye three Brazilian container terminals
    Sepetiba TeconGlobal terminal operators are eying three private container facilities - even as the Brazilian government trudges through a $2.6 billion plan to sell off existing and new port concessions. The largest and most prestigious of the three terminals being eyed by global operators is Sepetiba Tecon. The terminal, roughly 49...
  • MOL establishes unified brand for breakbulk segment
    Mitsui OSK Lines announced on March 18 that the establishment of a unified brand - MOL Project & Heavy Cargo - highlights MOL Group's capabilities in the rapidly growing plant and heavyweight cargo transport sector. The new brand reflects MOL's efforts to convey the logistics services of each group company and demonstrate its...
  • India's Kattupalli Port gets Wan Hai service as it fights for volume
    Kattupalli International Container Terminal's prolonged and difficult push to woo more ship calls received some support last week when Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines made its maiden call at the private, minor facility on India's east coast. The 889-foot Wan Hai 508, voyage 92, arrived at KICT on Oct. 16 to...
  • Japan-US trade to benefit from TPP, Japan government says
    The United States remains Japan's biggest export market, edging out rival China, and will likely see that status receive a significant boost from a historic trans-Pacific free trade agreement. Japan's transportation and logistics industry will also benefit greatly from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as the trade deal will stimulate the country's trade...
  • Motor carrier cooperative adds chassis in Gulf, South Atlantic
    A motor carrier cooperative formed in 2012 to acquire chassis and contribute them to regional pools is adding 750 new chassis to its inventory in the U.S. Gulf and South Atlantic. Acquisition of new chassis is a significant development for the North American Chassis Pool Co-Op. NACPC initially provided the pools with...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • India refiner margins bolster tanker demand
    Analyst sees positive sign for crude and products in Reliance Industries margins.
  • Carnival to launch Chinese cruise brand
    Joint venture with CSSC and China Investment Corp plans to buy ships and newbuildings.
  • Tor Viking II rescues sailor and feline friend
    US Coast Guard airlifts man and pet from AHTS after problems on 9.1-metre sailboat.
  • Products spot rates looking sweeter
    Atlantic Basin lends a hand to spot rates as Robert Bugbee says there is nothing flaky about today's market.
  • Baja ups SNCM offer
    Mexican ferry group to retain more workers as it seeks to buy bust French ro-pax group.
  • Moody's cuts Ocean Rig debt outlook
    Credit agency downgrades drilling rig operator as newbuilding delivery looms
  • Skaugen-MAN saga flares up in Singapore
    Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit.
  • More ERRVs scrapped
    North Star sending three offshore vessels to demolition yard in depressed market.
  • Norden tipped to beat forecasts this year
    Danish owner will cruise past its own profit guidance in 2015, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • Double for Dutch yard
    German KG Imperial inks deal for two new canal-capable LPG carriers at Veka.
  • Trio forced aground
    Ferry, tug and barge stuck after Typhoon Lando tore through Manila Bay.
  • Skaugen-MAN saga continues in Singapore
    Norwegian shipowner still seeking compensation over falsified engines constructed by VW's unit.
  • CPS raises VLGC sights
    Clarksons Platou Securities says demand will keep rates higher than previously thought next year.
  • Fletcher Shipping fixes two offshore ships
    UK owner saved from administration in August finds work for PSVs with E.On and EnQuest.
  • Delta orders at Damen
    Dutch yard designs new renewables service vessel for Scottish operator.
  • Navig8 Chemical orders four at STX
    Nicolas Busch-led owner back at South Korean shipbuilder for a quartet of newbuildings.
  • Imtech in new era
    Maritime service provider enters new phase following takeover by Pon and Parcom Capital.
  • Bulkers beware
    DNV GL's new guide to liquefaction urges checks on cargoes after rain.
  • Soechi Lines readies $215m bond issue
    Indonesian tanker owner prepares debt sale as it targets vessel buys.
  • Hapag initial public offering 'competitive'
    Drewry analysts believe German carrier can stay profitable in face of difficult environment.
  • Havila turns red in Q3
    Oslo-listed company posts negative result in depressed spot market for offshore vessels.
  • EMGS stretches Malaysian charter
    Norwegian survey company wins extra Asian work with vessel chartered from Boa.
  • Yara stronger in Q3
    Norwegian LPG carrier and fertiliser group pushes up profit and revenue.
  • Drillship crewman killed
    Cause of accident being investigated on Chevron-chartered vessel in Gulf of Mexico.
  • Asian pirates running wild
    Criminal gangs will continue to operate freely with little fear of capture unless regional security is boosted, claims Dryad Maritime.
  • Yinson seals FPSO extension
    Sinopec Group has tied up Nigeria-based floating production unit for another three years.
  • Analyst predicts a 'friendlier' Dorian LPG
    Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead.
  • La Spezia targets Asia
    Italian port aims to promote itself as alternative route for Europe-bound Asian cargoes.
  • Navios Maritime linked to double VLCC buy
    Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Customs compliance specialist launches consulting firm
  • FedEx-TNT Express deal still on track
  • Leman to acquire freight forwarder Dalpa International
  • Werner sees 24% increase in Q3 net income
  • Tennessee NVO implements CargoSphere rate system
  • Saverco begins purchase of outstanding CMB shares
  • Maersk places largest-ever order for Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE units
  • Port of Felixstowe opens new food examination facilities
  • BWR: 2M Alliance suspends transatlantic loop
  • Report: World's commercial shipping fleet grew 3.5 percent in 2014
  • Drewry advises Hapag-Lloyd IPO subscription
  • FedEx Express pilots ratify new 6-year labor contract
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index gains 0.7% in September
  • Former FedEx hub employees indicted shipping theft case

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2015
  • Bureau Veritas opens VeriFuel laboratory in Greece
    Facility features 'latest testing equipment'.
  • Towage strike to affect Greek ports
    To take place on October 22-23.
  • EC evasive on aligning EU MRV with future IMO system
    Official says global system is preferable but EU needs to see 'what it will look like' before deciding.
  • Indonesian oil terminal 'almost complete'
    Half of the tanks at the 760,000 m3 terminal will be used for heavy products including fuel oil.
  • IM Skaugen seeks compensation over rigged engine tests
    As units will have used more than expected fuel over lifetime.
  • Shipping back in Paris climate deal draft
    New text is vague and gives two options, both mentioning IMO.
  • Analysts approve box operator's IPO
    Share valuation a floor from which to build value.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore office
    Brenda Neo joins company in October.
  • Nordic shore power project started
    Initiative brings together DNV GL, Cavotec and Enova.
  • Norway, South Korea to discuss green shipping technologies
    Technologies for LNG bunkering, emissions reduction part of agenda.
  • Monjasa enters maritime infrastructure partnership
    New company set up with former shipping executive.
  • Five vessels detained for carrying illegally refined products
    Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges.
  • University joins marine engine research project
    To develop fuel flexible, near-zero emissions, adaptive performance marine engine.
  • Singapore bunkering fleet shrinks
    Three tankers exit operations in the country.
  • LNG has a 'vital role' in inland shipping
    According to attendees of an LNG strategy symposium.
  • Tug, barge sinking partially closes Houston Ship Channel
    Roughly 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled during incident.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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