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BRIEFS
September 1, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin board votes unanimously for bankruptcy after lenders abandon ship
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif mulls investment in projected Nicaragua Canal
  • Cosco Shipping Lines unveils its promised Nine Service Standards
  • ICTSI fully automated terminal at Melbourne opens in December-January
  • Quay extension, dredging to be done at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port
  • NZ CentrePort profit soars 388pc to US$12.9 million, sales up 10pc
  • Hamburg Sud to levy US-Oz/NZ rate hike of US$200/TEU October 15
  • Big truckers back safety rule that takes market share from small ones
  • July ATA seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index falls 2.1pc
  • Canadian 'subsidies' on softwood lumber spark US tariffs demands
  • Global slowdown, excess capacity to hit Mideast air cargo carriers
  • Canada's Cargojet backs out of loss to declare US$2.9 million Q2 profit
  • Packaging standard for lithium batteries delayed: ALPA executive
  • Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic enter cargo partnership

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Cabinet gives go-ahead for dissolution of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd
  • DGLL signs Memorandum of Agreement on training course
  • Hanjin Shipping ceases operations globally
  • DP World Nhava Sheva crosses 20-m TEU throughput mark since opening in 1997
  • Redevelopment of Mormugao Port berths approved
  • E-carts & e-rickshaws freed from permit requirements
  • ICD Chawa in Ludhiana achieves first milestone of handling more than 2,000 TEUs a month
  • Objectives of Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Extremely rapid processing
  • Specialist lands fresh-to-door contract
  • Jumbo "orphaned" after death of Joe Sutter
  • Freight traffic rising in Russia
  • QSL takes stock of new long haul location
  • Swedish/Polish cooperation in Baltic ro-pax shipping
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds second Dallas route
  • First Dreamliner for Uzbekistan Airways
  • New clients generate growth
  • New Wave Group inks contract with DHL
  • More business opportunities with new K+N app
  • FECR hires sales guru for carload sector
  • Switzerland: reorganising wagon load traffic
  • MOL pushes big data application in ocean shipping
  • Completion of big acquisition in US supply chain
  • Kalmar names APAC leader
  • Air China lands in San Jose and soon in Warsaw
  • A permanent goodbye for Hanjin?
  • Very bright skies over Freja

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Hull claims fall but insurers fear major loss
  • Ship Finance profit dips but search for new investment targets continues
  • Impairment charge deepens Jinhui Shipping loss
  • Mitsubishi HI seeks Japanese shipbuilding alliance
  • Frontline predicts spot market recovery but well below early 2016 levels
  • China CSSC profit slumps 90% in first half
  • Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha out of civil rehabilitation
  • Ningbo Port posts profit of CNY1.18 billion for 1H16
  • Pakistan to open first international-standard dry bulk terminal in January
  • First-half loss reported by the new-look CSCL
  • Hanjin to file for court protection as Seoul scrambles to curb impact on banks, investors
  • Implications of failing Hanjin will stretch across liner business
  • Korea Shipowners' Association calls for Hanjin-HMM merger

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Alliance partners abandon ship as Hanjin applies for court receivership
  • Mallory Alexander names new chief administrative officer as it prepares to hit takeover trail
  • Freightos buys WebCargoNet and creates world's largest freight rate database
  • Farewell to the father of the 747, Joe Sutter
  • The great debate: will Amazon kill FedEx?
  • The end of an era? Ships' crew, and the middlemen who sell the space
  • Did Britain sink its shipping industry by waiving the rules?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • DNV GL in new effort to ease EU adoption of LNG as a fuel
  • Elcome to supply systems for three ADSB newbuilds
  • Ship Supply International launches Small Ship Group
  • Ingalls gets advanced procurement funding for NSC 9
  • Hanjin Shipping files for receivership
  • Maersk Tankers newbuilds to have Wartsila BWMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • Hanjin ships remain at sea rather than berth
    Ports report that vessels are staying outside harbours after receivership move
  • Oldendorff delays new capesize deliveries to 2017
    EXCLUSIVE: Private German dry bulk owner takes delivery of one new vessel now as scheduled
  • Neither indispensable nor too big to fail
    The indispensability of shipping is hardly something individual shipowners have the luxury in today's market to sit back and enjoy
  • China Merchants Port Holdings profit slides 39%
    Container throughput at the company's ports was up 11.1% to 46.1m teu
  • Insured values continue to fall, Cefor statistics find
    Declines particularly pronounced for bulkers and OSVs
  • Suezmax tanker earnings surge across most regions
    Modest recovery triggered by West African cargoes, fuel oil arbitrage to Singapore
  • Ship Finance International sees gains in first half of 2016
    Profits rise but are lower than in 2015
  • Golar LNG looks beyond loss to tentative recovery
    As it awaits shipping recovery, Golar progresses with its regasification and liquefaction ventures
  • VLCC cancellations at STX more likely than price renegotiations, says Frontline
    Tanker giant has four new VLCCs on order at struggling STX shipyard
  • MR tanker rates rebound sharply in Atlantic as arbitrage trickles through
    But traders worry the transatlantic volumes may be temporary
  • Panamax bulker rates drift lower on ample tonnage
    Coal supply disruption reported in Colombia as weighted time charter average falls to three-week low
  • Cosco and Evergreen sideline Hanjin Shipping
    Other box carriers could be positioned to gain from coming market turmoil
  • Sovcomflot expands involvement in Sakhalin-2 offshore project
    Platform supply vessels will be under long-term charter contracts with Sakhalin Energy
  • Hanjin Shipping collapse rocks fragile container trades
    CHYKE partners and shippers most at risk
  • Huarong looks to issue equity amid profit losses
    Shipbuilder lays out plan to cut down debt
  • Shipper cargoes at risk from Hanjin vessel arrests
    Organisations advise shippers to seek legal advice
  • Impairments loss weighs on Jinhui shipping
    Bulker owner in talks with lenders over debt-restructuring scheme amid tightening liquidity
  • Skuld poaches industry veteran Howe from North P&I
    New signing brings over 40 years of shipping and insurance experience
  • Awilco LNG stays in the red with $11.5m loss
    But Oslo-listed LNG player believes tables are starting to turn
  • Hanjin Shipping faces vessel detention and slot booking cancellations
    Cosco Container Lines says it has ended its slot exchange with the South Korean shipping line
  • Frontline succumbs to tanker market slowdown
    Tanker giant expects second half of year to be significantly weaker than the first
  • MOL to record $184m gain from sale of JF Hillebrand stake
    Sale follows review of non-core assets
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering posts $5.6m net profit
    Contributions from shipbuilding sales and a weakened Chinese yuan helped lift bottom line
  • Singapore unveils sea safety drive
    Move aims to bring together maritime players worldwide to share best practices
  • Hanjin files for court receivership
    UPDATED: Group to make decision on restructuring plan's status after the court reviews its application

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • NYSA: Decision favoring waterfront commission won't have major hiring impact
  • Acqusition boosts C.H. Robinson reach into Australia, New Zealand
  • Hanjin cargo idled until cargo handlers get paid
  • GE Transportation buys ShipXpress in bid for rail shippers
  • DP World looks to expand in India for accelerated growth
  • 'K' Line opens Indian joint venture for logistics expansion
  • APM Terminals to invest in new berth at NY-NJ port
  • Rickmers-Linie: No breakbulk/project recovery this year
  • Hanjin unraveling as US import rates set to soar
  • CI Capital Partners plans logistics, transport acquisitions
  • Idle fleet rising as Panamax unemployment hits record
  • Indian unions reject government's appeal to drop Friday strike
  • Hanjin Shipping will enter receivership after bank support lost

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • High US inventories keep lid on cargo container traffic
    Hanjin's absence from US market may not make much difference as cargo traffic down.
  • Frontline keeps faith in tanker rebound
    Tanker owner's chief executive says rates will rise from current slump, though won't reach 2015's heights.
  • Aframax rates bounce from depth of trough
    Spot market 'finally on the move' with 21.8% jump in one day.
  • APM plans $70m spend for US East Coast Port
    New berth aims to ready APM's New Jersey facility to take newer, bigger boxship.
  • Frontline hangs onto cash for acquisitions
  • Rokke's Aker pumps $60m into Solstad
    Oslo-listed holding company subscribes to shares and convertible loan as part of restructuring of offshore vessel owner.
  • Wells Fargo: Don't write off Hanjin risks
    Lengthy receivership process not priced into models, analyst warns as he advises of headwinds.
  • Golar posts loss and FSRU awaits payment
    LNG shipowner cites better utilisation during the quarter, but rates still remained low.
  • Anne Mokster: 'worst-ever' offshore market
    ONS conference opens against background of doom and gloom for owners.
  • Golar's second-quarter loss below estimates
    LNG shipowner says utilisation improved during the quarter, but rates still remained low.
  • SFI in the money despite weak market
    But the bottom-line result posted by John Fredriksen's company narrowly missed the market's consensus.
  • DSME in European charm offensive
    CEO Jung Sung-leep visits shipowners to reassure them over yard's financial health.
  • Statoil tears up Brazilian PSV charter
    Norwegian major returns CBO ship early, but keeps on two more.
  • MPC moves closer to $891m asset sale
    German owner expects to finalise disposal of up to eight vessels "in the course of September".
  • Genco stretches equity deadline two weeks
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led shipowner given extra time as it continues to work toward refinancing bank loans.
  • SCF takes on Sakhalin PSVs
    Russian owner buys Swire Pacific Offshore out of ice-breaking supply vessel partnership.
  • GMS makes less but remains "solid"
    London-listed company sees profit decline but is cautiously optimistic thanks to high utilisation.
  • Iraq's SOMO blacklists three tankers
    A vessel owned by Maran Tankers is among the ships not allowed to enter Iraqi ports due to Kurdish business.
  • ICG stretches two ro-pax charter deals
    Irish ferry and boxship group also announces hike in profit for first half.
  • Rieber takes $40m impairment hit
    Norwegian seismic shipowner falls to loss in second quarter as fleet value chopped.
  • Citibank downgrades Maersk, shares fall
    Investment bank says strategic review of Danish conglomerate can do little to fix poor markets.
  • James Fisher edges up tanker profit
    UK owner benefits from improved spot rates in second quarter.
  • Awilco loss widens but CEO is optimistic
    Norwegian owner sees deeper red but gets $8.4m compensation from Chinese buyer as the market picks up.
  • Frontline reveals $868m of loans for newbuildings
    Fredriksen company close to sealing financing for shipyard programme as profit drops.
  • Hanjin Shipping vessel arrested in Singapore
    Detention comes as South Korean parent company finally files for court receivership.
  • Unions challenge Boskalis over large job cuts
    ITF backs Nautilus International in fight to stop cutting and downgrading of seafarers' jobs.
  • CSCL slumps to a major loss in the first half
    Chinese containership operator turned ship leasing company feels the impact of weak liner market.
  • Statoil strengthens strategic partnership with Petrobras
    Norwegian and Brazilian oil majors look to build on each other's respective expertise.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • U.S. agency validates one of MacroPoint's patents
    The third-party load tracking visibility provider MacroPoint said Wednesday it has won a patent related to its technology for tracking the ...
  • UPS pilots ratify new labor contract
    UPS Inc. pilots represented by the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) voted today to ratify a new five-year labor contract, according to ...
  • Commentary: Tender is the season
    Gary Chisamore Shippers typically have three expiry dates for their ocean rates: year-end (for exports), spring (for imports) and their fis...
  • APMT to invest $70m at Port of New York/New Jersey
    APM Terminals (APMT) announced Wednesday it will invest $70 million to expand and modernize its Port Elizabeth terminal at the Port of New ...
  • Freightos acquires air cargo rate provider WebCargoNet
    The online freight rate marketplace Freightos on Wednesday acquired the air cargo management provider WebCargoNet for an undisclosed amount...
  • U.S. finds dumping of Chinese truck, bus tire imports
    The U.S. Commerce Department has determined that truck and bus tires from China are dumped on the U.S. market at less than fair market valu...
  • Rickmers Group posts net loss for first half 2016
    Rickmers Group, an international provider of services to the shipping industry, vessel owner and ocean carrier, reported a net loss of 131....
  • Hanjin Shipping files for court receivership
    Hanjin Shipping, the largest container shipping company in Korea and seventh largest in the world, has filed for court receivership accordi...
  • MOL partners with YNU on ocean shipping data analytics
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and its subsidiary MOL Information Systems, Ltd. have partnered with Yokohama National University to study ...
  • DOT helps fund state tests to fuel Highway Trust Fund
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration (FHA) said it will release $14.2 million in grants to seven states thro...
  • NEWS FLASH: Hanjin files for court receivership
    Hanjin Shipping, the largest container shipping company in Korea and seventh largest in the world, has filed for court receivership accordi...
  • Court dismisses suit against Waterfront Commission of New York
    A federal appellate court has affirmed the dismissal of the federal complaint filed against the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor by...
  • Swedish conglomerate taps DHL for ocean freight
    Swedish manufacturing conglomerate New Wave Group has signed an exclusive three-year contract with DHL Global Forwarding for ocean transpor...
  • Cincinnati firm marries parcel trucks and drones
    Workhorse's eight-rotor "octocopter" called Horsefly, which can launch from the roof of the delivery vehicle and navigate to the desired del...
  • USDA considers persimmon imports from Japan
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to allow the import of fresh persimmon...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2016
  • TANKERS: Norway's Frontline sees major weakening in tanker market in H2
    Downward pressure on rates has continued into Q3
  • Extra Saudi power generation demand tightens Med HSFO market
    The front-month HSFO Med swap has risen to $238.25/mt on Tuesday from $226/mt on August 15.
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks at highest since May
    Since the week ended August 5, USAC stocks have risen by 1.024 million barrels, and are up 1.683 million barrels from the same point last year, data showed.
  • CGT blockade not affecting oil operations at Le Havre
    The port of Le Havre in northern France was blocked Wednesday by CGT dock workers protesting against the arrest of two of their colleagues earlier in the day, according to Le Monde news website.
  • TANKERS: Traffic closed on Bosporus Strait due to engine problem on Aframax
    Together the Bosporus and Dardanelles form the only commercially navigable route from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Iraq will support a production freeze at OPEC's next meeting, says Abadi
    Unclear if Abadi was referring to unscheduled meeting in Algeria in September or OPEC's regular meet in November.
  • Ecuadorean suppliers not quoting bunker prices due to lack of product: sources
  • Oslo-listed bulk shipper Jinhui reports Q2 loss, sees more pain in dry bulk
    Jinhui, reporting a second quarter net loss of $21 million, said the dry bulk shipping market remained under pressure from depressed freight rates as the global economic recovery remained slow.
  • ANALYSIS: South Korea a bright spot for fuel oil demand
    Heat wave likely to keep demand strong in coming month

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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.
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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