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October 29, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Ningbo Shipping Exchange shows box spot rates drop 13pc from Ningbo-Europe
  • November price hike possible as Asia-Europe rates hold firm
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO deadline by a week
  • OOCL adds Savannah call to AX1 service
  • Revolution not evolution to combat Asian port congestion: consultant
  • Stifel Logistics Confidence Index shows negative market outlook
  • New MSC Silvia to ply between Far East and US east coast
  • Builders question how carbon levy will fund California rail project
  • Shortage of warehousing space in the UK to meet rising demand
  • NYK donates bunk beds and sports equipment to school in China
  • UASC is named "Shipping Company of the Year" at Seatrade Maritime Awards
  • UPS pilot union vote to strike
  • TNT loses US$54 million in the third quarter
  • Lufthansa Cargo adds Ho Chi Minh City service to freighter network

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • AFS Logistics International successfully handles break-bulk shipment through Flat Rack container
  • Baltic Exchange collaborates with Ningbo Shipping Exchange
  • Bulk freight rates to remain depressed
  • Bureau Veritas publishes LNG fuel Gas-Prepared notation
  • FEDSAI holds 23rd AGM
  • LNG fuel seen as game changer that cannot be ignored
  • Material Safety Data Sheet requested for dangerous cargo to/from Ningbo
  • Shipowners, shipbuilders & classification societies agree to focus on value creation at 2015 Tripartite Meeting Discussions
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • CONCOR organises inter-college debate on corruption during Vigilance Awareness Week
  • PPP focus for road projects: Gadkari
  • 28 categories exempted from submission of Form 15CA & 15CB while making remittances
  • Govt assures sorting out of issues impacting infrastructure development
  • India jumps 12 spots to 130 in ease of doing business ranking
  • INR edges up against dollar
  • Project exports a key area of focus for Exim Bank
  • Pulses importers seek exemption from stock holding limits

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New rescue vehicles aplenty
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to further expand
  • Earnings up sharply, volumes down slightly
  • Spliethoff with all year North America service
  • System Alliance enhances technical support
  • IAG flies new B787-9 to Delhi
  • New wagon hire contract inked in UK
  • Reinforcement for Ages vanguard
  • Greenfield development for multichannel purposes
  • Paperless airfreight sets milestones in Thailand
  • New intermodal service to/from Scandinavia
  • Today's the day for mid-size companies
  • Asco reinforces oil and gas commitment
  • Currency depreciation kicks up Santos volumes
  • Hapag-Lloyd IPO in troubled waters

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Risk Intelligence launches port risk tool
    Danish maritime security company Risk Intelligence today launched a platform dedicated to analysing and advising on ports risks. PortRisk will offer clients real-time, around-the-clock intelligence, risk assessment, and general security data on 103 ports in medium- and high-risk areas across 67
  • Indian port scraps first deferred-payment dredging plan
    A first attempt by an Indian port to undertake channel deepening work on annuity - deferred payment - basis has failed. The board of trustees of state-owned Mormugao Port rejected the only tender, which had been submitted by a consortium of Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contracting and local firm
  • AET Tankers signs for eight newbuildings
    AET Tankers, a subsidiary of Malaysian carrier MISC has contracted eight crude oil and product tankers. On 27 October, AET ordered four 113,000 dwt Aframax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries to be delivered in 2018. The company on 28 October contracted two 114,000 dwt LR2 product tankers and
  • Hyundai Glovis books four car carriers at HMD
    Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said on 28 October that it had ordered four car carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The vessels are worth KRW334.7 billion (USD295 million) and will be delivered by 27 December 2017. Hyundai Glovis said in a Korea Exchange filing that the
  • Panamax box ships back in the doldrums
    Charter hire rates for container vessels continue to drop this week, with the New ConTex dropping 9 points (or more than 2%) to 391 points following yesterday's broker panel. Last week the market barometer, which is published by the Hamurg Shipbrokers' Association (VHSS), fell by 3%, weighed down
  • Shell agrees LNG deal with Gibraltar
    The government of Gibraltar has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement with Shell Gas and Power that heralds a new era of LNG energy in the UK overseas territory. Last month, Shell said it planned to create an LNG bunkering hub in Gibraltar to serve all ship operators bunkering in the
  • HMM refutes talk of merger with Hanjin Shipping
    South Korea's second biggest shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) on 28 October refuted rumours that the government has asked it to merge with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. The Korea Economic News newspaper reported on 28 October that the Seoul government had asked the two
  • CMES January-September 2015 profit skyrockets
    Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) recorded profit of CNY1.63 billion (USD256.2 million) for the January-September 2015 period, a fourfold increase year on year (y/y), fulfilling its 400-430% profit surge projection. The profit hike was largely attributed to the Chinese
  • Exim Bank of China inks MoU with ING Bank worth $1bn
    The Export-Import (Exim) Bank of China has inked a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands-based ING Bank, worth USD1 billion. The MoU aims to enhance the co-operation between the two parties in the financing of Chinese-built ships, both new and second-hand, as well as

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Maersk lays-up a Triple-E as winter nears and idled tonnage closes on a million teu
  • Qatar Airways: resource-rich, and it's not playing at cargo. A rival to be be feared
  • Big gains in air and sea freight volumes for DSV in Q3 ahead of UTi takeover

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Kirby reports third quarter results
  • TSB investigates passenger boat capsize in which five died
  • JHSV program gets new name and another $53.4 million
  • Fincantieri opts for Intergraph flagship software solution
  • New LNG containment system makes progress
  • Concept LNG fueled mega box ship would be COGAS electric
  • Nakilat retrofits QMax's main engines to LNG fueling
  • NTSB: Search fails to locate El Faro pinger

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • General Dynamics NASSCO celebrates ECO tanker keel laying
  • Chittenden Locks large chamber set for annual safety inspection
  • Scheduled improvements force closure of Squalicum Harbor boat launch
  • Diana Shipping Oks charter of dry bulk vessel TRITON
  • Willard Marine to construct research boat for NOAA

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • China Shipping Development posts stronger earnings
    Chinese player expects full-year profits in 2015 to double from 2014 level on higher tanker rates and better cost control
  • CAI's profits dampened by sluggish peak season
    Revenues up, but slowdown in demand dents third-quarter container utilisation levels
  • Panamax index slightly down
    The Baltic Exchange Panamax Index weakened ever so slightly in the past week on most routes due to still slow activity
  • Gard announces 2.5% general increase for 2016
    First-half $46m result brings reserve to $1bn
  • Risk Intelligence launches port risk database product
    Website will allow owner to factor in security when planning calls
  • China Cosco posts $220m losses in third quarter
    Company returns to the red without a cheque for shipbreaking
  • Battleground in UK logistics sector hots up
    More than half of operators' new business comes from floating customers, survey suggests
  • APL and NOL's Ng Yat Chung honoured at Lloyd's List Asia Awards
    Diverse field of recognition tilts toward Singapore, with Maritime Foundation's executive director David Chin honoured for pioneer achievement
  • No GRI for The Shipowners' Club
    P&I club reports small surplus
  • Get your orders in before emissions rules force costs higher
    Owners may be ordering to avoid costly compliance issues
  • Houston on course for record year despite monthly blip
    US Gulf Coast port expects to eclipse the 2m teu barrier for the first time in its history
  • Weaker box demand dampens CIMC third quarter
    Energy equipment and offshore sectors also fared worse
  • Hapag-Lloyd: Timing is everything
    Alistair Hill looks at the economics and timing of Hapag-Lloyd's initial public offering and what it means to the German liner company
  • AET spends $500m on newbuildings in Korea
    Vessels ordered for fleet renewal and oil major charter
  • UBS downgrades Star Bulk on expected equity issue
    Bank believes owner's debt repayments will outweigh cash from operations
  • Seacor third quarter net profit slides amid weak offshore sector
    Company planning more cost cutting measures
  • Maersk Oil to cut worldwide workforce by 10%-12%
    Continued weakness in oil prices to blame
  • NOL unit APL to pay $9.8m to settle false claims charge
    APL says settlement does not constitute admission of wrongdoing
  • AAL opens Dubai office to tap Middle East market
    Middle East office will provide local clients with tramp and project shipping services
  • US Navy's first search for El Faro pinger unsuccessful
    Sonar technology will now be used to locate vessel
  • Gener8 bags $60m credit facility for newbuilding VLCC delivery
    Citibank facility secures long-term financing with China Export and Credit Insurance
  • Ardmore Shipping ends the third quarter with a bang
    Bullish product tanker market and charters rate led to profit jump
  • General Dynamics starts tanker construction for APT
    Vessel is third of a fleet of five ordered by American Petroleum Tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Heartland Express profit, truckload revenue drop
    Higher driver wages and lower freight volumes helped pull down net profit for the second straight quarter at Heartland Express. Heartland's net profit dropped 33.5 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to $15.1 million, while operating revenue declined 15.9 percent to $182.5 million. Net profitat the North Liberty, Iowa-based firm fell 11.9...
  • CN profit jumps by double-digits on strong intermodal business
    Canadian National Railway beat expectations and "a tough volume environment" in the third quarter, executives said, as profits surged on strong domestic and overseas intermodal demand. The Montreal-based railroad's net income rose 18 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to C$1.49 billion, or $1.12 billion. Revenue, too, grew 3 percent year-over-year...
  • Trans-Pacific trade deal expected to save millions for US footwear importers
    LONG BEACH, California - Footwear importers will save millions of dollars in annual duties if the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is implemented by the participating countries in the coming two years, the president of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America said Tuesday. The biggest immediate gains for footwear importers will...
  • NY-NJ port volume rockets 14 percent in September
    A double-digit jump in loaded imports at the Port of New York-New Jersey pushed total traffic up 14.3 percent year-over-year to set a September record. Loaded imports in September were up 13.5 percent year-over-year to 286,354 twenty-foot-equivalent units and loaded exports grew 1.2 percent to 111,959 TEU. After a long stretch of...
  • C.H. Robinson gains volume, strengthens profit
    The economy may be softening, but for C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the largest U.S. non-asset third-party logistics company, business keeps rolling in. North American truckload volumes rose 7 percent in the third quarter, while less-than-truckload volumes rose 32 percent year-over-year. "This is the 24th consecutive quarter where we have grown our year-over-year...
  • APL to pay $9.8M to US to settle allegations of false container tracking claims
    APL has agreed to pay $9.8 million to the U.S. government to resolve allegations that the carrier misrepresented its ability to track containerized military shipments from Pakistan to Afghanistan. The Department of Defense had contracted the container line to track every container that moved from Karachi to military bases and outposts...
  • Intermodal volume slip contributes to NS profit drop
    A one-two punch of falling intermodal volume and weakness in the coal market hit Norfolk Southern Railway hard in the third quarter, prompting railroad executives to downplay expectations for the rest of the year. After intermodal growth slowed considerably earlier this year, total intermodal volume fell 1 percent year-over-year in the...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Offshore unit hits Seacor's Q3 profit
    Weak energy markets impact OSV results, but shipping services' results gain.
  • Pyxis closes merger deal for US listing
    Tanker owner seals combination with LookSmart and is poised to begin regular trading Thursday.
  • Carnival ups its ante for China cruise fleet
    Cruise brand plans to commit additional China-based ship upon 2017 market entry
  • GasLog stock surges amid energy bounce
    LNG carrier owner's shares increase 10.8% as US shipping stocks rise on oil price gains.
  • Four for the chop at Samudera
    Singapore-listed owner sells chemical tanker and lines up disposal of three more vessels.
  • China Cosco logs $269m loss
    Hong Kong-listed unit of Chinese group sees deep red in third quarter bottom line.
  • Hyundai Glovis to spend $295m
    Korean shipowner lines up new order for four car carriers for delivery in 2017.
  • The PERFECt boxship?
    GTT, CMA CGM and DNV GL reveal new LNG-fuelled mega-ship blueprint.
  • Gulf Nav into Zora Gas
    Tanker owner signs deal for marine and port services to Dana Gas project in the UAE.
  • CSDC profit jumps
    China Shipping unit propelled to strong Q3 result by buoyant tanker market.
  • Gener8 signs loan for VLCC newbuilding
    The new loan will help pay for the tanker owner's ongoing newbuilding programme.
  • LNG a "game changer"
    Schulte UK chief Angus Campbell says early movers can gain advantage with new bunker fuel.
  • Greek owner agrees $1m fine
    Chandris (Hellas) pleads guilty in US to concealing pollution from tanker Sestrea.
  • Braemar stock bounces on strong results
    London-listed shipbroker sees stock spring up as low oil price has net positive impact on results.
  • Hapag-Lloyd buyers can back out
    German line says IPO investors can cancel agreements due to extension of offer period.
  • No rate rise at Shipowners' Club
    No general increase is to be sought by the Shipowners' Club following a modest $1.5m surplus at the half year stage.
  • MISC in $500m tanker splash
    Malaysian owner renews fleet with Korean order for two suezmaxes and four aframaxes, plus two charter-backed LR2s.
  • Farstad sells AHTS
    Oslo-listed owner offloads offshore support vessel at book value as market remains under pressure.
  • Korean yards under scrutiny
    Some of the world's largest shipbuilders will have to report project delays every quarter following accounting changes.
  • Gard joins 2.5% convoy
    The biggest of the protection and indemnity clubs is to seek a 2.5% general increase at the February renewal.
  • ING signs $1bn Chinese deal
    Dutch lender teaming up with China EximBank on ship financing transactions.
  • EMGS in data deal
    Norwegian offshore survey player strikes new Barents Sea licensing agreement worth $2.8m.
  • Braemar back in black
    UK shipbroker returns to profit in first six months as revenue jumps.
  • ICTSI seals $260m loan
    Funding by international lenders to finance phased expansion of Mexico's largest port.
  • FOE cancels rig order
    Norwegian rig owner blames delays in delivery for termination of newbuilding contract.
  • Subsidies boost CMES
    Chinese tanker and bulker owner posts healthy numbers thanks to ship scrapping cash.
  • Star Bulk cut to 'sell'
    UBS downgrades bulker owner over "cash burn concerns" and fears that dilutive equity issue may be necessary.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Drayage truck strike has minimal impact at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
  • APL Ltd. settles U.S. false claims violation
  • U.S. durable goods orders fall again in September
  • C.H. Robinson reports 11.6% rise in profits
  • DP World container throughput up 3.7 percent
  • EIB commits 100m euro loan towards Dublin Port's infrastructure project
  • FWI: Freight theft on the rise throughout Europe
  • CBP seizes 1,815 pounds of marijuana at Calexico port
  • CBP intercepts several unusual pests
  • NYK acquires 100% of NYK Line (Vietnam) Co. Ltd.
  • House votes to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
  • NTSB: Efforts to locate El Faro's pinger unsuccessful
  • Asian airlines post flat September cargo volumes
  • Heartland Express sees drop in net income, revenues
  • Feinberg's nomination to FRA chief gains momentum
  • AAL opens office in Dubai
  • TransVoyant, Globe Tracker partner on predictive analytics
  • Executive moves: West Calcasieu Port and Broekman Logistics
  • House approves 3-week transportation funding patch

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 28, 2015
  • Dan-Bunkering adds trading assistant to Singapore office
    Khoo Bee Lian's position became effective last month.
  • New FSP LNG containment system moves towards approval
    Honghua says product is 'more anti-sloshing' and 'possesses high effective capacity ratio'.
  • AET orders eight 'fuel-efficient' eco tankers
    For roughly $500 million.
  • AGUNSA to resume physical supply in Chile
    Hernan Pizarro has joined as Head of Bunkering.
  • Singapore shipowner posts weaker profits
    But cheaper fuel cuts operating costs.
  • Interview with Peninsula Petroleum for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference
    Will Bathurst, Manager Business Analysis and Intelligence, at Peninsula Petroleum, will be one of the conference speakers.
  • Shipmanager fined in United States
    In oily water dumping case.
  • LNG bunkering: 'Early movers will secure a leading position'
    'The move from oil to natural gas is simply the next progression in the evolution of maritime transportation.'
  • Singapore yards eye LNG bunker tanker market
    Small-scale LNG emerging as regional market.
  • US targets Lebanese shipping company
    Sanctions linked to allegations of drug-trafficking and money-laundering.
  • BV publishes note for 'Gas-Prepared' vessels
    'Many owners consider that they will switch to LNG as a fuel in the future, but are not yet ready to make that change.'
  • Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines
    Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year.
  • DNV GL unveils quality guide for LNG bunkering
    Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document.
  • LNG bunkering: Crew competence a 'big challenge'
    'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted,' says Lloyd's Register.
  • Singapore to publish LNG bunkering guidelines in 2017
    Pavilion Gas working alongside industry partners to complete draft by next year.
  • DNV GL unveils fiscal and quality guide for LNG bunkering
    Guide is an update to an earlier LNG bunkering document.
  • LR: Crew competence 'big challenge' for LNG bunkering
    'Move from a liquid bunker oil supplier to gas bunker supplier is not for the faint hearted.'
  • Crude at $80 per barrel 'ideal', says UAE economy minister
    'We could see a pickup in China and some other parts of the world.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
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
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%
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
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
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%
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%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
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%
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 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
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%)
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
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
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
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
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
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.
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
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
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
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.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
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
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
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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
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.
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.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
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
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
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
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
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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
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
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
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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