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BRIEFS

January 19, 2016

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Virginia port volume up 6.5pc in 2015 to a record 2.5 million TEU CMA CGM adds Dunkirk call to EURAF 1 service; reshuffles Asia-Chennai's CIMEX 2E Singapore offers port offers 10pc port fee reduction for containerships Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association ICTSI Democratic Republic of the Congo container terminal to open in August Maersk Group increases maternity leave from 10 to 18 weeks worldwide 'Bloated' inventories dampen US freight demand despite record online Christmas sales Dachser changes US operations' name to Dachser USA Air and Sea Logistics Move migrant camp away from Port of Calais, urges Freight Transport Association American Airline takes US$592 million loss because of trapped Venezuelan revenues United Cargo sets up new temp-control facility at Newark airport Air cargo demand in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific falls: IATA Hong Kong statistics department makes public its analyses of air freight

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JANUARY 18, 2016
BBC Chartering opens representative office in London CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business line Coastal shipping & IWT will be given a fillip, Nitin Gadkari tells ASSOCHAM conference Hapag-Lloyd improves service between Mediterranean & Black Sea HMM upsizing ACS connecting Chennai with 5,000-TEU vessels MAERSK LINE adds Ningbo call to AC3 service Maersk Line wins 'Container Shipping Line of the Year - Europe Trade Lane' recognition at Gujarat Junction 2016 Awards MSC offers new direct connection to Japan on its Pearl Service Spot rates down again India imports 7.9 pc less palm oil in Dec. on record stockpiles Alba Asia starts commercial operations at Vizag Port's multi-purpose cargo berth Chennai Port starts private container train service to Bengaluru PSA keeps global box throughput steady in 2015 Customers can book warehouse space online Exports slide for 13th month, contract by 14.75 pc in Dec. 2015 Forex reserves drop further by $1.43 bn to $ 348.93 bn INR hits 28-month low against dollar Krishnapatnam Power Corporation signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh govt to build thermal power projects worth INR 16,680 cr. Lifting of sanctions on Iran to benefit India China imports record 7.82 m bpd of crude a day in Dec. after plunge in prices Eminent speakers & panelists make for an appealing Gujarat Junction 2016 conference in Gandhidham Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

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Finished vehicle multi-modal terminal now open Sheriff joins Westjet board 35 new electric vehicles go into service Record truck order from UK Speaking out on new standard for leases Forwarders join forces in northern Germany Tam back in Bogota Emerging markets - optimism tinged with caution Three new members for SGKV ICTSI terminal in Congo to open this year New CEO for Asia Pacific region Qatar Airways launches 13th cargo destination in Americas Funds for PKP Cargo's regional expansion From Hong Kong to Frankfurt Scaling new heights in Hong Kong Volume shift on US west coast Bremen: record for logistics and industry properties

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Antwerp closes box traffic gap with Rotterdam Leading Belgian port Antwerp closed the gap between it and European leader Rotterdam in the key container traffic sector last year. Its container throughput showed unit growth of 7.5% over the previous year at 9.65 million teu, while containerised tonnage increased 4.6% to 113.29 million tonnes. Rotterdam's... Restoring liquidity crucial to overcome crisis, says Korea Shipowners' Association The Korea Shipowners' Association is determined to gather all its members' strength to overcome the liquidity crisis looming over some of the country's shipping companies. Heung-A Shipping CEO Lee Yun Jae, who was unanimously re-appointed as the association's chairman at its annual general meeting on 14... New LNG supply bodes well for trade Despite concerns of a downturn in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth from the largest Asian importers, new sources of demand are expected to develop. The increase in the number of importing and exporting countries, coupled with price uncertainty, will continue to amplify the complexity of... Bibby Line Group order highlights growing sophistication of offshore wind farm services Bibby Line Group, the Liverpool-based shipping company, has placed an order for an 89 m-long offshore wind farm services vessel with Dutch shipbuilder Damen. The vessel, which will be called Bibby WaveMaster 1, to be built at Damen's shipyard in Romania and enter service in the... Claims up for German marine insurers German hull and machinery (H&M) insurers saw claims rebounding last year following few claims in 2014. Latest statistics by the central German claims handling agency Verein Hanseatischer Transportversicherer (VHT) show that losses across all segments, from ocean hull and loss of hire to brown water hull and builders' risk insurance, surged by... Kawasaki Heavy Industries to lose USD189 million from Brazil venture Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries will book a JPY22.1 billion (USD189 million) in impairment losses from its shipbuilding joint venture in Brazil, joining other shipbuilders who have been hit by the Petrobras corruption scandal. In 2012, in order to enter the Brazilian... Lifting of Iran sanctions could add 0.5M bpd to supply, say analysts The full scale entry of Iran to the oil market following the lifting the sanctions against the country by Western countries over the weekend will add up to 0.5M bpd to the supply of crude oil. This in itself is good to the tanker market, but... Moody's maintains China Merchants' rating on Dalian investment Moody's said its rating for China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) was unchanged after the announcement of its investment in Dalian Port, but the US credit ratings agency said it was concerned about the port's business prospects. The agency said the announcement that CMHI was purchasing 21.05% of... Container liners push for new China-India services Container liners are rushing to introduce new services between China and India, in the hope of capitalising on the industrial growth of India to balance the economic slowdown in China. Four liners, Japan's MOL, Interasia Lines, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL), and... Busan transhipment hits 10 million mark in 2015 South Korea's Busan port handled more than 10 million transhipment containers for the first time in its history in 2015, moving the port closer to its goal of becoming the world's second-largest transhipment hub. Busan handled 10.08 million teu of transhipment-related business in 2015, equating to 52% of total container throughput,... LR spot rates to remain soft till month-end Spot rates for long range 2 (LR2) tankers are expected to remain weak until the end of January, according to shipbroker Simpson Spence & Young. The shipbroker stated that there are fewer enquiries for the benchmark spot rates of Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan route prior to the end of... New wave of shipping restructuring looms With rates far below breakeven and no rebound in sight, dry bulk will likely face a wave of restructurings in 2016, reminiscent of widespread debt renegotiations after the financial crisis in 2009-10. However, the restructuring landscape will be dramatically different this time around. On... Experts offer shipping restructuring survival tips What steps should owners and lenders take to lessen the pain during the looming wave of restructurings in the dry bulk and offshore services sectors? Advice was offered at a 14 January forum organised by New York Maritime (NYMAR) and in an interview...

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Pressure increases for Bangladesh garment exporters as airport security comes under scrutiny SAL Heavy Lift appoints Jürgen Kuntz as head of Asia desk India overtakes China to become emerging market with the most logistics potential Congestion at Felixstowe pushes Maersk Lavras to London Gateway, boosting Asia-Europe call hopes Expect supply chain costs to rise after a Brexit German government opposes DB privatisation plan for Schenker Iran to buy 114 Airbus jets, but may seek Boeing aircraft post-sanctions

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Kleven gets another live fish carrier order Major pilot boat contract for Maritime Partner Owners get advice on managing U.S. medical costs Eastern delivers reverse tractor tug to Bisso Offsore

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Port of Olympia names Barb Tope acting Environmental Programs boss Port of Vancouver, USA schedules free public tours Astoria Coast Guard air station receives first centennial helicopter Port of Bellingham sets open house to discuss Blair Pier road upgrades FMCSA proposes rule change for checking motor carrier fitness

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JANUARY 18, 2016
VLCC rates rise for first time in a month Further spot rate rises on key Middle East to Asia trade expected Port of Antwerp plans fourth Tehran foray Belgian port aims to sign MOU as Iran opens for business Port of Hong Kong box lifting down 9.5% Government to shape city into an international shipping service hub Sanctions removal paves way for abundant Iranian LNG exports Exciting new LNG trade could open once Iran completes its export plant Bibby expands in offshore renewables with Damen order Further orders may follow if 'suitably lucrative' work is secured during build period International Group secures nuclear cover for 2016-2017 Rate reductions across all vessel categories ahead of February renewal, with club retention set to rise from $9m to $10m Antwerp volumes break records in 2015 Containers throughput boosts port figures, as European Commission opens state aid investigation Maersk Line mulls return to Iran Danish line bides its time even though 2M partner and others have already resumed services Norden exits capesize amid fresh index lows Company makes loss on sale of last owned capesize CSSC gives Chengxi Shipyard a $61m injection Money will be used to help the yard expand into offshore sector OSV operators need to batten down the hatches or face ruin In a market where all players will face difficulty this year, Southeast Asian companies should be adjusting balance sheet structure and slashing costs Safe Bulkers has six months to comply with New York listing rules Notification has no impact on business operations, dry bulk company says Agritrade Resources confirms Euronav VLCC purchase Agritrade looking to expand floating oil storage and ocean freight service business Busan port sees 2015 container throughput grow 4.1% Global economic slowdown caused port to miss 2015 throughput target Tanker boost from Iran sanctions relief But rates could be hit if West African and Russian supplies are displaced Algoma inks joint venture with Nova Marine for global cement carrier fleet Company to take 50% shareholding in Nova Marine's cement carrier fleet Four container lines to jointly launch China-India service Companies to operate six vessels on the new direct service route Mercator quits dry bulk as three non-executive directors resign Update: Indian company divests dry bulk business operating out of its Singapore unit amid record lows Law and justice The treatment of the crew of the Seaman Guard Ohio in India has amounted to an insult to all seafarers A dry month? Oh for some festive cheer! Many people in the shipping industry have good reason to wish the new year will be a better one

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JANUARY 18, 2016
XPO looks for more LTL savings in outsourced linehaul Report states automation of marine terminals would cost billions of dollars more than diesel-powered equipment Rail prospects build on Mexico's manufacturing boom Dayton Freight Lines expands into South Panama locks opening now expected in second half DP World terminal at India's biggest port reopens after protest NY-NJ port truckers testing tech that could lead to hourly surcharges North Carolina, New York ports play role in $3.9 billion Tappan Zee project Port of LA: 'Flawless' handling of largest mega-ship to call US shows effort paying off Antwerp narrows Rotterdam's container traffic lead Intra-Asia shippers' options grow with new joint service Cathay posts cargo growth despite capacity overhang Busan handles record transshipment container volume Moody's issues caution on Dalian investment by China Merchants Carriers set service reliability record in 2015, Drewry says Bangladeshi shippers tap hubs to avoid Aussie air freight ban

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Scorpio Tankers buys $13.7m in own shares Buyback programme announced in December has nearly $165m to go, tanker owner says. HCI Capital takes control of Konig & Cie Tennenbaum and Delos cashing out in deal that forges 220 ship company. China sums show steep fall in new orders Official figures reveal Chinese yards saw newbuilding activity sliced almost in half. Cosco eyes Sri Lankan yard Chinese shipbuilder teaming with engineering company to study prospects for new plant. Vinalines on the up Vietnamese state shipowner's revenue rises 12% over 2015. Bahri profit soars in Q4 Saudi Arabian owner's earnings boosted by higher tanker rates and Vela merger. Agritrade adds Euronav VLCC to fledgling fleet Hong Kong-listed miner looks to add additional cash flow with second tanker purchase. Crew returning home Ghanaians receive back wages after being stuck on MSF bulker for six months in France. Erased Iranian sanctions 'positive' for tankers Analysts welcome return of Iranian cargoes, with extra shipments likely to outweigh returning tonnage. BG trials new LNG hull UK group working on streamlined design for next-generation ships in Brazil. Suez revenue falls Overall 2015 figures down, but takings increase since new expanded waterway opened in August. First Yamal LNG Arc7 floated Pioneering vessel for SCF Group hits the water at DSME in Korea. Lauritzen linked to sale of handysize bulker Danish owner said to have continued asset sales from one of its core sectors. Mercator selling bulker fleet Indian group cutting its losses by looking for buyer for Singapore dry cargo subsidiary. Bibby grows renewable arm with Damen deal British owner orders on spec at yard in Romania after success of Paris climate talks, executive says. Norden trims forecast as last cape is sold Danish owner confirms bulker swap deal with accounting loss pulling down 2015 profit expectations. Iran to boost exports Deputy petroleum minister says NITC ready to ship extra 500,000 bpd. China to fund Iran spree Iranian minister says bank ready to provide $5bn for development of IRISL and NITC fleets. Iran to open up ports Foreign investors encouraged to take part in the development of Iran's facilities. PCC drydocked for repairs Car carrier damaged by December's Storm Desmond is undergoing major repairs at UK's A&P Tyne.. Saverys steps up to capesize plate Bocimar joins capesize bargain hunting as Norden moves closer to exit. Double whammy downs Ezra Oil services company sees shares slump on fears of dismal earnings for rest of the year. Pipelayer Jascon 18 released Singapore yard to relinquish all claims against vessel after settlement with Russian owners. MPI Offshore wins mast removal deal Vroon-backed wind-turbine installation company secures North Sea decommissioning contract. Mixed volumes for PSA Singapore-based terminal operator saw growth overseas, but contraction at home in 2015.

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Dayton Freight opens service center in Memphis Port of Singapore's cargo throughput drops 1.1% in 2015 FMCSA proposed rule aims to ID non-compliant truckers Kerry Siam Seaport undergoes fourth phase of expansion GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd U.S. steel exports continue slipping in November Executive Moves: USA Truck, SAL, Cargo 2000 and AWO Report: Vietnam National Shipping Lines to reduce port holdings CSX to develop new intermodal terminal near Raleigh, N.C. Business groups recommend port performance stats for DOT to track

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JANUARY 18, 2016
Japan's Nov bonded bunker fuel sales up 13% on month at 2.65 mil barrels Lower prices said to have driven buying interest. Saudi Bahri's Q4 earnings jump on cost savings, low bunker prices More than triple Q4 2014 earnings. Chinese firms, Algeria to develop port at Cherchell Algerian port to serve North African, European shipments. More emphasis on dealing with solid players post-OW The fact Bunker Holding's finance model does not give banks security in its invoices 'makes us a safe partner' says Dan-Bunkering CEO. Sweden sees higher ECA compliance than Norway in 2015 441 samples tested in Sweden and 204 in Norway, while only Norway has issued fines so far. Tanker, carrier collide in Tokyo Bay Oil leak from tanker under control.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

Brussels

Call on the European Commission to address the negative impacts of EU Regional Approach measures

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.

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.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

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

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes 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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

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