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November 27, 2015

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Evergreen's subsidiary Greencompass Marine S.A will own ten of twenty 2,800 TEU ships Hapag-Lloyd revises port calls of Europe to Australia (EAX) service Asia-Australia rate recovery is spurred by capacity reductions Number of idle box ships surges by 52pc in November from October, says Drewry Amazon purportedly running secret air cargo operation called 'Aerosmith' US third quarter GDP up 2.1 per cent on high inventory growth Long Beach terminal achieves record high box moves Taiwan lobby shelves free trade zone campaign amid anti-China sentiment WTO rules in favour of Mexico in US tuna dispute No explosives found in seized Cairo packages: DHL officials Asian carriers record peak season cargo boost in October US regulators approve Fedex-TNT merger, EU antitrust approval expected Unions seek support of IFALPA over Cargolux pilots' dispute

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
A Big Thank You A.T.C. celebrates 58th anniversary Global DRACEA Meet at Aamby Valley from Nov. 29 MANSA signs MoU with NMIS for skill development Rickmers-Linie successfully completes recertification JNPT conferred ISO 27001:2013 certification Railways inks deal for manufacture of steel wagons under 'Make in India' initiative Govt takes steps to fast track flow of overseas investments into infra projects India seen outgrowing China in exports from 2025 to 2050 INR plunges against dollar Maharashtra sugar mills ink export deals for 2 lakh t

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Solution-oriented in the euro crisis FSG acquires TFF in South Africa Senior director to lay out Intelligrated strategies 95 t of winter equipment to North America More investors found for new locomotives CSX names strategy leader Hallelujah! Kaiser lock reopening Increase in UK transport budget welcomed Gates open at MICT's yard 7 12 million t haulage contract ends up in PKP net Two new members for ACCF Paul Griffiths named AP CEO of the Year Immediate client contact per Messenger Rotterdam's port shuttle to run in 2016 BDI hits all time low IAG Cargo prepares for festive rush US gives green light for Fedex taking over TNT

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
ESL Shipping orders the world's first large LNG-fuelled bulk carriers Helsinki-based ESL Shipping has contracted two Chinese shipyards to construct the world's first LNG-fuelled bulk carriers. The two vessels will be built by Chinese shipbuilders Sinotrans and CSC, at its Qingshan shipyard, and are to begin operations in the Baltic Sea by early 2018. ESL's total investment for the Ice-class 1-A pair... Mixed maritime reaction to imminent ballast water management convention ratification A Wärtsilä Aquarius EC Ballast Water Management System. Credit: W'rtsil'Indonesia's ratification of the Ballast Water Convention this week is expected to meet the tonnage requirement of the convention, which would enter into force in November next year. While the IMO is yet to confirm the imminent entry into force, IHS Fairplay... Senate blocks government move to open Australian coast to international shipping The Australian Senate. Credit: PAA government bill to deregulate the Australian coast and allow international shipping greater access to domestic trade has been blocked in the Senate today (26 November). The Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill would have all but eliminated restrictions on international shipping carrying Australia's domestic cargo by allowing foreign... Taiwan carriers' rate decline mirrors industry trend The sharp decline in net income of Taiwan's top three carriers through the course of the last three quarters gives a clear picture of the container shipping industry's rapidly deteriorating operating environment.Revenues of Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming and Wan Hai are steady in the first and second quarters then drop... Sembcorp Marine strikes back in contractual dispute Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has defended its PPL Shipyard subsidiary over allegations of a contractual breach by Marco Polo Marine (MPM). And it counter-claims that MPM is trying to avoid payment. The issue relates to a rig that PPL is building for MPM subsidiary Marco Polo Drilling. After finding cracks... Taiwan carriers' rate decline mirrors industry trend A Yang Ming container ship arrives at the US port of Boston. Credit: MassportThe sharp decline in net income of Taiwan's top three carriers through the course of the last three quarters gives a clear picture of the container shipping industry's rapidly deteriorating operating environment. Revenues of Evergreen Marine, Yang... Global container handling picks up Container trade had been 'exceptionally weak'. Credit: PAGlobal container throughput appears to have increased during October after two months of extreme weakness, according to the latest container handling index by German research institutes RWI and ISL. In this week's flash estimate based on handling data from 47 container ports around... Shipbuilder ShinaSB heads for liquidation ShinaSB was based in Tongyeong, pictured. Credit: PADebt-laden South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder ShinaSB is heading for liquidation, after attempts to sell itself fell through. The shipbuilder submitted a winding-up application to Changwon District Court on 23 November, having been under receivership since April 2014. Three subsequent attempts at a sale, including the... Seoul seeks study on impact of giant box ships Credit: Michael HollmannSouth Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is calling for tenders to provide research on ultra-large container ships. The announcement on 26 November comes a week after minister Kim Young-suk said the government would help Hanjin and HMM to acquire such vessels to compete more effectively in the market. The... KSS Line seals LPG shipping contract with JX Ocean A KSS Line LPG carrier. Credit: Southern Cross Maritime_679971South Korean chemical and LPG shipping company KSS Line said on 26 November that it has won an LPG shipping contract with JX Ocean, the shipping arm of Japanese refining group JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation. The contract, worth KRW60.6 billion (USD52.5... CMA CGM's NOL acquisition 'will set container capacity consolidation record' Credit: HasenpuschThe potential acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) by CMA CGM would mark the biggest consolidation in container shipping based on the capacity of the targeted carrier, according to Alphaliner. NOL's APL unit operates a fleet of 541,000 teu compared with the 460,000 teu capacity of P&O Nedlloyd in 2005 when the Anglo-Dutch carrier was acquired by Maersk,... Baku port builds for opportunities in China-Europe overland links Baku, Azerbaijan. Credit: PAThe Port of Baku, the oldest and largest port on the Caspian Sea, will complete phase 1 of its new international sea and trade port by 2017, increasing capacity to 11.5 million tonnes of cargo per year and up to 50,000 containers, many of which could be... Aussie shipping gives tepid response to liner block exemption Australia's government is considering a block exemption to the competition law for liner shipping in a move that has been cautiously welcomed by Shipping Australia, the industry's national association.The Harper Review of the competition policy recommended a block exemption for liner shipping to replace the current Part X of the...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
UK autumn budget brings massive boost to major roads, but ignores skills shortage Culture change required to avoid chaos from container weighing rule Intradco's Eddie McMullen dies after valiant battle with cancer Airbus has a patent to make cabins like shipping containers Will China's silk road dream turn into a nightmare? The US turkey trot - and other Thanksgiving facts Global 3PLs eye opportunities in China's cool chain, especially the lack of cold storage

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Finnish owner orders first LNG fueled handysize bulkers TOTE ship back under way after losing power

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
MC-Seamax buys boxship duo from Monarch and Capital Sale for more than $190m marks profitable check-out for US private equity investor Soyuz withdraws Rotterdam OW Bunker unjust enrichment case against Wilson But Dutch court ruling could pave way for future legal action across the Continent Evergreen and Yang Ming take a hit in third quarter while Wan Hai sails through with a gain Yang Ming Marine Transport suffers deeper loss at about $129m as rates rout takes its toll Zim stays in the black as US focus pays off Update: Carrier posts $11m profit for third quarter after hefty losses a year earlier SeaEnergy issues results warning Company to exit ship management and focus on core business Rotterdam faces strike action Unions threaten stoppages over redundancies Multiple OW Bunker interpleader applications filed in the Netherlands Ruling likely to echo London decision, but for different reasons, says AKD MMC Corp ports business profits rise Group in the process of acquiring Port Klang container terminal operator Product Tanker earnings remain subdued India and China cut fuel exports amid rising domestic consumption Marco Polo Marine proceeds with legal action against Sembcorp Marine unit But rig contract still in force, says Sembcorp Marine Evergreen confirms $390m order for 10 containerships Update: New vessels allocated to Taiwan line's Greencompass Marine subsidiary ESL orders world's first gas-powered bulk vessels Newbuilding pair on back of long-term contract with Swedish steel maker SSAB, while ESL also signs contract to ship dry bulk biofuel into Sweden for Fortum Singapore extends liner shipping competition exemptions for five more years Order exempts liner shipping agreements from rules prohibiting anti-competitive agreements Zodiac Maritime scoops up six Scorpio Bulkers capes Update: S&P activity picks up as valuations fall, following dismal freight rates Peninsula Petroleum extends syndicated credit facility Bunker supplier secures total working capital of $350m

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Caspian Sea Port of Baku builds for opportunities in China-Europe overland links The Port of Baku, the oldest and largest port on the Caspian Sea, will complete phase 1 of its new international sea and trade port by 2017, increasing capacity to 11.5 million tons of cargo per year and up to 50,000 containers, many of which could be transshipped between China,... Rotterdam faces dockworker strikes Maasvlakte 2LONDON - Rotterdam dock workers are planning a series of 24-hour strikes over the next two months to protest possible lay-offs at the port's newest container terminals. The FNV union has called for job guarantees for nine years, a demand rejected by the three leading terminal operators, Europe Container Terminals,... Zim remains profitable in tough quarter Zim Integrated Shipping Services' financial recovery is gathering pace as the Israel-based ocean carrier posted its fourth consecutive quarterly operating profit in challenging market conditions. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax dipped to $12 million in the July to September period from $14 million in the third quarter of 2014 and... Seoul to study mega-ships after pledging financing aid to Hanjin, HMM South Korea's government plans to conduct research on ultra-large container ships, including the return on investment of the vessels, their impact on ports and the investment needed at terminals to handle them. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Thursday call for tenders comes a week after its minister, Kim Young-suk, said... CMA CGM adds port calls to service connecting Europe to South Asia CMA CGM said it is upgrading its New Europe Mascarene Oceania service by adding new port calls, starting in early December. The France-based ocean carrier operates the weekly loop, linking Northern/Southern Europe, India, Singapore and Australia, via a vessel-sharing agreement with Hapag-Lloyd. The changes on the joint service include additional weekly calls... Singapore renews liner block exemption for five years HONG KONG - Singapore will extend its block exemption order for liner shipping agreements for another five years until December 2020, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced.The decision was widely expected and comes after a public consultation by the Competition Commission of Singapore and its recommendation to renew... Liner block exemption not the right move, Aussie shipping lobby says Australia's parliament.Australia's government is considering a block exemption to the competition law for liner shipping in a move that has been cautiously welcomed by Shipping Australia, the industry's national association.The Harper Review of the competition policy recommended a block exemption for liner shipping to replace the current Part X of...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Grimaldi targets EIB loan Italian owner said to be finalising $212m of financing for new car carriers in China. SVS offloads oldie Dubai-based offshore owner sells the first vessel it ever bought. Pacific Basin back in action with handy buy Owner returns to S&P market but issues profit warning for 2015. CMA CGM + NOL = No material impact DNB analysts see post-deal profit gains for NOL but believe merger with CMA CGM will not impact wider market. Zim stays in the black Israeli container line turns around last year's Q3 loss despite falling rates and revenue. Cargoship up for sale UK Admiralty court invites bids for German-managed Doris T in Liverpool. SALT adds flavour to Thanksgiving turkey Analysts believe $227m capesize deal with Zodiac Maritime will mean a happier holiday for investors. Victory for Aussie crews Government's bid to open up domestic shipping kicked out by senate. Tankers strong for Fisher UK owner says products fleet performing well, but group revenue down 4% due to offshore oil. Aurora goes for bonds LPG carrier owner aiming to raise $23.2m in Norwegian market. Boxship stacking rush continues Drewry says laid-up fleet increased by a whopping 52% from October to November. Sealink sees red Malaysian offshore support vessel owner posts loss in third quarter despite bigger revenue. Latsis offloads MR duo Greek owner linked to sale of two of its oldest tankers built in 2008. Evergreen confirms 10 boxships Taiwanese container line reveals it will spend up to $390m on vessels ordered earlier this year. Cocaine found on boxship Customs officers seize 484kg of drugs hidden on MSC vessel at Antwerp. CMA CGM cuts by half French container line says CO2 emissions reduced by 50% over the last 10 years. ShinaSB to be wound up Korean shipyard files for bankruptcy after sale bids fail; faces liquidation. KSS Line ties-up VLGC newbuilding Expanding South Korean owner quick to find employment for ship ordered last month. China oil imports to rise Low prices mean country could become increasingly dependent on the Middle East and Russia for crude.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Beating port congestion 5 reasons for a postponement strategy Limiting liability Freight in TIGER's eye Domestic air cargo's mixed results Florida's freight railroad In the shadow of an epidemic The first container crane How big are the big ships calling U.S. ports? The Big Ship squeeze APL's U.S.-flag service eyes commercial cargo California export worthy of a toast The next case for TPP 2016 outlook Obama's Trade Legacy What's the next big acquisition? 2015: 'The year of M&A' Person of the Year The TMS Effect: Impacts on the Efficiency of Shipper and 3PL Domestic Freight Execution Comments and Letters

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NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Pacific Basin issues profit warning But full-year losses narrow over previous year. Developer wants to pull out of Egyptian bunker project Mashreq Petroleum is in talks to end its contract. VPS sees big ECA impact on sample distribution Low sulphur fuels now making up a bit more than half of samples tested in Northern Europe. Dan-Bunkering hires staff To its Middle East office. Inventory build could reflect weaker bunker demand Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at a four-week high. OW: Dutch interpleader applications filed Although Dutch law likely to favour estate. LNG makes commercial sense, despite fall in bunker prices Competitive advantage will become 'significant' if oil prices rise. ESL Shipping orders gas-fuelled ships As part of transport agreement. Investment bank expresses interest in Mauritius bunkering sector Bank may support players establishing bunkering facilities, says minister. France may introduce penalty for MRV non-compliance, says law firm Due to 'obligation' as EU member, says Lewis & Co. French container line halves CO2 emissions over decade Company has invested in technology to reduce fuel consumption. Peninsula Petroleum announces increase in credit lines Syndicated credit lines provide $350 million working capital. US DATA: EIA says crude stocks rose 961,000 barrels Crude stocks have built nine consecutive weeks.

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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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

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

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%

LOGISTICS

UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines

Atlanta

Revenues down by -3.7%

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)

Helsinki

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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%

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.

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

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