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BRIEFS
March 7, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate down 10.1pc US$231/TEU, Asia-Med off 11.3pc
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions on Gatun Lake to remain until mid-April
  • Kuehne + Nagel's war chest brims as it hunts for acquisitions anew
  • Hyundai and Korean Development Bank speed plan to restore HMM's health
  • Black Sea suffers 26pc drop in box volume in 2015 as trade declines
  • Maersk's Star Cool refrigeration unit software to halve energy consumption
  • Revived Thames shipping activity prompts recruitment of 12 river pilots
  • Wilhelmsen offers risk reduction methods to avoid stringent MARPOL fines
  • US Amazon takes on British grocery giants in online food delivery
  • Rickmers-Linie moves biggest Siemens gas turbine to plant in Turkey
  • Cathay hit by wrong-way hedging - just like last year and 2008-09
  • Kuehne+Nagel expects new lithium battery regulations to increase costs
  • Alaska Air simplifies all-in cargo pricing for customers
  • Amazon overtly ran 'trial ACMI express network' in Ohio with 4 B767Fs
  • Yusen slips into medical gear sector with acquisition of Hitech Asia-Pacific

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shift2Rail supporting 28 DB projects
  • Chinese car part supplier rents warehouse space
  • Calgary still top cargo airport in Alberta
  • Seago and WEC set course for England and Ireland
  • Target entices Valdez away from Amazon
  • NS putting three into two
  • Washing and repairing reusable transit packaging
  • PD Ports expands commercial team
  • Breakdown prevention service for trailers
  • Service upgrade by Tarros
  • Launch customer for Q300F with a large cargo door
  • New subsidiary in Cologne
  • New harbour "mistress" for Gothenburg
  • More freight moving by trucks
  • CMA CGM goes west
  • Balkan carrier lifts 39% more cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Public shipping sector awash in reverse splits
    The reverse split announced on 4 March by bulker operator NewLead Holdings is the latest in an unprecedented string of such manoeuvres by US-traded shipowners seeking to maintain their public status. To remain on NASDAQ or NYSE, a company's stock must maintain a...
  • Marine insurer warns on crane risks
    A risk expert from a specialist insurer has called on port and terminal operators to put crane safety higher on their agendas. Transport insurance specialist the TT Club has called for a greater focus on the threat of fatigue cracks in cranes,...
  • GAIL sets new deadline for hiring LNG ships
    India's biggest shipping tender, worth about USD7 billion, floated by state-run natural gas firm GAIL (India) to hire as many as 11 new LNG ships to haul gas 5.8 mmtpa of LNG from the United States, has been postponed...
  • Bremer Landesbank to prune ship lending by 30%
    German state bank Bremer Landesbank will cut back its ship mortgage loan book by 30% by the end of the decade. Its head of ship finance, Ulrich Kropp, told the BDO Arbicon shipping forum in the northwest German town of...
  • EcoCoaster short-sea vessel launched
    An new breed of fuel-efficient, environmentally-considerate cargo vessel for the short-sea trades is scheduled to make her debut with Finland's progressive Meriaura Group towards the end of July this year. As the first of a pair ordered from...
  • US west coast ports race to get ready for CMA CGM mega-ships
    Thursday's announcement by CMA CGM that from the start of May the carrier's Pearl River Express service will operate each week with mega-ships carrying up to 18,000 teu...
  • Comment: Does India's shipbuilding 'adventurism' make sense for its fleet owners?
    India's frantic efforts to prop up the 'Make in India' initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and create a reliable market for its struggling shipyards have prompted the shipping ministry to suggest that state-run fleet owners such as Shipping Corporation of India and Dredging...
  • Hyundai Group chair quits HMM
    Hyundai Group chairwoman Hyun Jeong-eun has decided to resign as chairwoman of Hyundai Merchant Marine and from the latter's management. Her decision comes as HMM will execute a consolidation of its stocks to reduce its capital to KRW173.2 billion (USD 143 million) from KRW1.2 trillion...
  • Sainty Marine's losses expanded in 2015
    Shanghai-listed Sainty Marine has posted a loss of CNY5.3 billion (USD814 million) for the full year 2015, slumping 195% from the loss of CNY1.8 billion posted in its last set of fiscal results. The company's...
  • MISC open to acquisition opportunities in offshore
    Malaysia-listed MISC is open to acquisition opportunities in the offshore segment thanks to its strong cash reserves and a robust balance sheet. "The current weak oil and gas market may potentially open up acquisition...
  • Fincantieri expected to support VARD
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is expected to provide financial support for its subsidiary, Singapore-listed Norwegian ship builder VARD, and this should cushion any impact from the weak oil market. VARD specialises in offshore support vessels, and the collapse in oil prices...
  • We are still in tanker business, says Hanjin Shipping
    South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has told IHS Fairplay that it intends to stay in the tanker business despite selling its only owned oil tanker. Hanjin Shipping, which has been selling a number of assets and businesses since 2014 to bolster its liquidity, told IHS Fairplay that the...
  • CSBC targets revenues of USD761 million for 2016
    Taiwanese shipbuilder China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) is expected to generate revenue of TWD25 billion (USD761million) for the whole year of 2016. This will represent 16.5% annual growth, according to CSBC general manager Chen Feng-lin. CSBC is...
  • Ex-OW Bunker top executives charged with fraud
    Former top executives of the now-defunct OW Bunker have been charged with fraud by the Danish court, and further charges may be brought against other senior executives in the state prosecution process. Among the accused are Jim Pedersen, ex-CEO of OW Bunker;...
  • Clear strategy crucial to supply chain visibility, shippers say
    Pursuit of supply chain visibility is a continuous process that is struggling to succeed in a world of increasingly complex and globalised supply chains. A panel of large shippers and IT service providers at the TPM 2016 conference in Long Beach agreed that improved visibility can give organisations a substantial...
  • Tallink displays record numbers for 2015
    The biggest Baltic shipping company and largest Estonian enterprise unveiled impressive leaps in its unaudited figures for 2015. Revenue was an all-time high at EUR954.2 million (USD1,038 million), which resulted in its net profit more than doubled to EUR59.1 million reflected in its earnings per share...
  • China launches new landbridge services to Russia and Iran
    Two rail services carrying cargo overland from Chinese cities to Iran and Russia were launched in February. A train with 47 containers loaded with USD1.46 million in Chinese-made bicycle parts and light industrial products that departed from Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is due to arrive in Russia's fourth...
  • Carriers request clarity from US on container weight rules
    Hours after testifying on Capitol Hill that he foresees no disruption to maritime commerce when the IMO's new container weight rules go into force 1 July, US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft was asked by the world's largest containership group to reverse...
  • Teekay lawsuit is likely to be outlier, not trendsetter
    Is the newly filed shareholder suit against Teekay Corp and its top officers a sign of things to come, as depressed stock pricing fuels investor backlash? At least one prominent attorney believes the answer is 'no' and that the current down-cycle will result...

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • 'Anti-union' DHL operates a 'hostile' and 'repressive' environment for workers, claims new report
  • EU port regulation aimed at boosting state-run ports poses 'significant risks' to UK sector
  • CMA CGM moves its mega-ships to the transpacific as Asia-Europe rates keep tumbling
  • Shippers prepare risk-mitigation plans ahead of anticipated boxship alliance shake-up
  • Logistics firms in search of Big Data may gain more by digging deeper for Small Data
  • US exporters do not need to weigh containers for SOLAS, says USCG

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Drew Marine acquires Iridium specialist NAL Research
  • Researchers figure out how to stop propellers singing
  • Farstad: Another sale, another loss
  • Eastern launches another Z-Tech 2400
  • GAO to Navy: Stop rewarding yards for making mistakes
  • Electric Boat gets $29.9 million mod to SSN 785 contract
  • ILWU's first Safety Award goes to Foss Maritime

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Poll finds Puget Sounds voters not backing SoDo arena scheme
  • Series of open houses to discuss Sea-Tac Airport master plan
  • Giant CMA CGM container ships set for US West Coast to Asia run
  • Oregon international trade board releases list of recommendations
  • DOT trade projections predict big gains in freight movement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Cargill appoints new head for dry bulk shipping unit
    Previous chief moves to agricultural supply chain business unit
  • A tale of two tanker types
    Chemicals and products vessels sail on divergent courses as both industries prepare to meet next week in London
  • CMA CGM's pledge to grow APL reassures customers and staff about line's future
    Top CMA CGM executive Nicolas Sartini moves to Singapore to work with APL president Ken Glenn on integration process as two sides aim for mid-year completion
  • George Pateras elected president of Hellenic Chamber
    Shipowner succeeds long-running head George Gratsos
  • NewLead effects one-for-300 reverse stock split
    Move is supportive of aim to list company's stock on the OTCQB
  • Spot market hits new lows
    Freight rates collapse across the board as supply/demand imbalance deepens, while on the Asia-Europe trade there are reports of Maersk offering rates at reduced prices to maintain market share
  • OW Bunker executives charged by Danish state prosecutor
    Pederson, Skou and Moller named in media reports
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine chairwoman resigns as shares slump 21%
    HMM to reduce capital and halt trading of shares
  • SSY chairman Welham to retire in 2017
    Simpson Spence Young vice-chairman Mark Richardson to take up role of chairman of world's largest independent shipbroker
  • US container exports face mixed outlook this year
    Deteriorating inland infrastructure is a bigger obstacle to trade than the strong dollar
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine mulls tanker fleet sale
    Options being assessed for company's restructuring plan
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to build up special cargoes business
    Special teams of staff to be formed for the Asian and North and South America markets
  • Safe Bulkers gets loan extension from Unicredit Bank
    Amendment will push back balloon payment from 2019 to 2022
  • Disney Cruise Line orders two vessels from Meyer Werft
    The cruiseships will be around 135,000 gt and are due for delivery in 2021 and 2023
  • Growing China impact on product tankers demand
    China's new product export quota offers employment opportunities for product tanker owners
  • VLGC spot rates dip to fresh low
    Owners having been chasing cargoes and there has been a lack of arbitrage opportunities for VLGCs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Temp-control services offset soft market for rail logistics providers
  • Strong US dollar could cost ports funding
  • US truck regulators propose more driving hours for licensing
  • Chinese New Year keeps trans-Pacific rates depressed
  • AgTC backs Coast Guard admiral's SOLAS interpretation
  • Asia-Europe container spot rates near all-time low
  • More India mainline services calling Mundra
  • China, Russia, Iran connected by new rail services
  • CMA CGM consolidates India coverage

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Lines to enforce box weights, even sans US
    Holland & Knight says Coast Guard talk on container weighing confusing, but measures will continue to march forward.
  • Golar unit and ExxonMobil in LNG deal
    A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future.
  • Marine stocks ending strong week with a pop
    US-listed shares benefit from 'relief rally' with Eagle Bulk skyrocketing.
  • Golar unit, ExxonMobil in LNG deal
    A proposed power plant along the coast of Brazil could use US-sourced LNG in future.
  • VLCCs regain some ground in tough week
    Large tankers claw back upward Friday but end week on a low.
  • Boskalis and Van Oord win $330m contact
    Dutch consortium set to conduct dredging work for vast Fehmarnbelt project connecting Germany and Denmark.
  • Kranship wins Yamal icebreaker order
    Russian shipyard to build icebreaking tug for state LNG project.
  • Bondholders slam Atlantic's restructuring
    Norwegian owner sees its latest recapitalisation proposal almost unanimously rejected.
  • Korean orderbook lowest for 12 years
    Total ship contracts at yards fall below 29m cgt for first time since 2004.
  • Cargill appoints new shipping head
    Jan Dieleman relocating from US to Europe to manage charterer's expanded headquarters.
  • Viktor Lenac posts 2015 profit
    Croatian shipyard made $3.1m last year as demand increased more than expected.
  • Containership double for Ben Thuy
    Vietnamese shipbuilder signs up for two boxships for Hiep Phuoc Transport.
  • Last two WWS ships blocked in Brazil
    Norwegian owner faces possibility of being left without any vessels under contract.
  • CMA CGM: no IRISL alliance talks
    French line denies report it is looking to include Iranian carrier in new boxship group.
  • Indonesian ferry sinks off East Java
    More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday.
  • HMM shares sink as Hyun steps down
    Troubled owner's plan to cut its capital are followed by big stock price decline and chairwoman's resignation.
  • Indonesian ferry sinking off East Java
    More than 50 people rescued as passenger vessel capsizes on Friday.
  • HMM shares drop by biggest margin in 20 years
    Investors' reaction to troubled company's plans to cut capital sees it lose 21% of value.
  • WISL workers charged over wage protest
    400 employees of Indian repairer held rally in Vasco over salary arrears.
  • Three ships go adrift in French storms
    Konig & Cie boxship among vessels to have needed tows in bad weather this week.
  • Farstad sells another vessel for a loss
    Norwegian owner offloads veteran anchor-handler as it adjusts to downturn.
  • CMA CGM commits megaships to Pacific
    French line confirms it will run the first ULCs between Asia and the west coast of the US.
  • Salvors look to lighter grounded Suez Canal capesize
    Cargo to be partially offloaded from stranded Greek-owned vessel in bid to aid salvage effort.
  • d'Amico reports best financial year since 2009
    Italian product tanker specialist achieves 37% year-on-year increase in daily spot rate.
  • Fincantieri scores order for Jones Act ATB
    Italian shipbuilder's Wisconsin yard to build 185,000-barrel unit.
  • Four more El Faro families agree to settle
    TOTE Maritime to pay $500,000 per crew member in latest string of agreements.
  • Walt Disney goes to Germany for more ships
    US-listed entertainment group set to increase fleet to six vessels with latest newbuilding orders.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • Spot container rates continue falling on major trades
  • U.S. DOT projects freight to grow 40% by 2045
  • FMCSA proposes national training standards for new truck drivers
  • Carlton retiring as CEO of the NIT League
  • CMA CGM joins Asia-Americas loop
  • World Shipping, Inc. expands operations into Canada
  • CMA CGM to deploy 'giant' containerships in transpacific
  • AAR: U.S. freight rail traffic sees slight bump in February
  • FedEx Freight joins opposition to CP-NS deal
  • FTR: Class 8 orders 'steady' in February
  • Carriers ask USCG to reverse or clarify stance on SOLAS
  • U.S. plans antidumping duties on cold-rolled steel
  • NCSP Group cargo throughput dips in January
  • FWI: Cargo theft incidents skyrocket in Mexico
  • AfA: Airlines selected for Cuba flights should offer cargo service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2016
  • China Navigation fined for using HFO in Californian waters
    An estimated 800 to 1,000 ships are subjected to inspections in California each year.
  • CORRECTION: No seagoing vessels bunkered with LNG in Rotterdam yet
    Only small amounts supplied to inland barges so far.
  • Danish fraud office to press charges on 'a couple' of former OW executives
    'These are serious charges,' says head of police.
  • Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb
    Despite tight supply.
  • Fujairah port approves new bunker fuel supplier Al Shareq Al Matwatset
    Its parent company is Mediterranean Eastern Enterprise.
  • India domestic bunker demand shift helps Kochi boost volume: sources
    Kochi, only Indian port which allows OPL bunkering.
  • Ecuador bunker suppliers keep Mar prices steady from Feb, despite tight supply
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 2d
  • Oil futures stay rangebound ahead of US jobs report
    Crude prices see-sawed Thursday as the market contended with record-high US crude stocks.

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LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
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
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
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
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
SAILING LIST
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PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
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
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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