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BRIEFS

February 22, 2016

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A-E rate off 23pc US$332/TEU, Asia-Med off 24pc, USWC off 19pc HK stats not in, Singapore off 10pc to 2.49 million TEU, Shanghai off 7pc G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe cancellations in schedule update Greek agency okays Cosco's Piraeus bid, but others must approve too Moody's: Strong dollar to boost imports and 2016 US box volumes 2-4pc Eco groups sneer at Maersk efforts to upgrade Alang shipbreakers US east coast ports enjoy stellar 2015 at 7.9 million laden TEU, up 12.6pc Antwerp tops Hamburg as Europe's No 2 container port at 9.7 million TEU DHL dismisses 'false rumours' of plans to sell DHL Global Forwarding Hapag-Lloyd to test cloud-based IT to improve data flow with ports Volumes in North America's freight sector are flat in January: Cass Index Intermodal Asia conference returns to Shanghai in March Arctic shipping infrastructure conference in Montreal from March 23-24 Singapore to test drones for last mile delivery on university campus Atlas Air Worldwide profit up 34pc despite US$37 million cartel legal bill Air France-KLM cargo narrows quarterly loss while widening yearly loss TNT to exit Iran after FedEx takeover to comply with US law

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
China Cosco Shipping Group formed post-merger DNV GL approves first vessel to comply with IMO Polar Code ICS welcomes progress on ILO seafarers' identity documents convention MOL launching trial use of big data to promote growth of maritime cluster Swedish Club maintains steady performance India to import oilmeal Tea exports to Pakistan increase 56 pc Anil Diggikar inaugurates JNPT-APEC Port Training Centre seminar APM Terminals Mumbai opens new medical centre for all truckers serving Nhava Sheva Governor of Gujarat visits Kandla Port ICTT Vallarpadam surpasses last fiscal's throughput Land allotted for truck parking yard at Vallarpadam Air Logistics Summit today KRCL to soon launch track-doubling work on Roha-Veer section Govt likely to impose anti-dumping duty on phenol imports L&T Infra Debt fund plans to raise INR 400 cr. MIP on steel products will lead to further erosion in engineering exports: EEPC New Duty Drawback rates announced A booklet in Gujarati on the importance of exports Mumbai Port open to suggestions from the trade for better facilitation: Yashodhan Wanage TSSIA's export-import training course from today

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Satisfying results Swedish freight railway expanding in Norway MOL piling up data to benefit maritime cluster CSX targets USD 200 million productivity savings Inna for president Arik Air starts raising West African frequencies New partners in Scandinavia Weighty caterpillars move over Med Tiaca board welcomes Fedex Services MD Gulf Air - double double dailyw to Jeddah Eurotunnel: results and compensation claim Kazakhstan to upgrade key road link Port of Brake tables expansion plans Quikjet launches operations Transport expert joins Lineage Logistics A "for sale" sign on DGFF? Definitely not

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
New round of shipping bankruptcies is near New York lawyers speaking to IHS Fairplay are confirming heightened inquiries about the bankruptcy process from shipowners and their lenders. The question ahead is whether many of these shipping companies can actually be rehabilitated - or whether they face liquidation. "It's not rocket science... Daimler ramps up Med-China shipments Europe's leading car carrier ports Bremerhaven and Zeebrugge are going to face greater competition from the Slovenian port of Koper in the major Europe-to-Far East trade in the coming years as greater contingents of Mercedes export vehicles are heading south. German car manufacturer Daimler/Mercedes-Benz announced this... Blue O'pen Consortium wins Blue Gate Antwerp remediation contract A contract has been awarded by the City of Antwerp, ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen, and Waterwegen en Zeekanaal via a public-private partnership (PPP) under which Blue O'pen will convert the last urban wasteland along the River Scheldt, at the southern edge of Antwerp, into... Growing Asian LPG demand could absorb excess VLGCs While one very large gas carrier is being built every week this year, LPG demand and consumption is growing in Asia. Due to this, VLGC rates might not decline as steeply as previously feared, said Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa in a recent report. China's LPG... Clubs should have done more for member renewals, says P&I broker One of the market's leading P&I brokers has said he believes the clubs could and should have done more to help members with the 2016/17 renewals. David Mahoney head of P&I at broker Aon said that while other areas of... Golden Ocean restructuring secured after successful share placement A restructuring programme of Golden Ocean Group Ltd, the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, has been secured after a successful completion of a private placement of shares, the company said in a statement. The company placed... Seafarer id cards 'will succeed where MLC fails' Access to shore leave for seafarers is expected to improve with technical amendments to electronic seafarer identity documents (SIDs) agreed this week. Seafarer charities welcome the development, but emphasise that SIDs highlight where the Maritime Labour... Investment decision on Browse FLNG likely to be delayed Final investment decision on Woodside Petroleum's Browse floating LNG vessel project is likely to be postponed from this year to 2017, as uncertainty about gas prices grows. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman revealed this during a conference call to discuss the company's results. Woodside is Australia's largest independent oil... Korea Investors Service puts Hanjin Shipping on watchlist South Korean ratings agency Korea Investors Service has put the country's biggest shipping company Hanjin Shipping on a watchlist for a potential downgrade, as there is no imminent recovery in dry bulk shipping. It has maintained a BB+ rating for Hanjin Shipping's unsecured bonds and a B+ rating... Santos hit by USD1.9 billion loss amidst tumbling oil prices A 48% drop in drop in the price of oil continues to barrel Australian LNG producers, with Santos reporting a net loss of AUD 2.7 billion (USD1.9 billion) on top of Woodside's USD2.4 billion dollar drop in profits reported earlier in the week. Santos reported a 20% drop in sales revenue... Asia piracy-free in January 2016 Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy agency ReCAAP information sharing centre's (ReCAAP's) January report indicated that there were no piracy activities in Asian waters in January, although nine armed robbery incidents were reported for the period. The nine incidents included two Category 2 incidents, two Category 3 incidents, and five Category 4 incidents. All nine... Detained bulker kept dead seafarer in freezer A seafarer, killed in a shipboard incident on the bulk carrier MV Kanaris, was stored in the ship's freezer, alongside food provisions, as crew sought help 260 miles of the coast of Papua New Guinea. The Marshals Island bulk carrier was later detained in Gladstone Australia for breaches of the... Cargo ship catches fire and sinks off Indonesia An Indonesia-flagged cargo ship caught fire and sank in the Java Sea, off Pulau Bawean, Indonesia. Lintas Belawan, 8,294 dwt, was initially under way from Tanjung Priok to Makassar, Indonesia. However, the 2006-bulit vessel caught fire in its engine room at around 08:40 h local... Hapag-Lloyd pilots collaborative stowage planning system Hapag-Lloyd started to pilot a collaborative, cloud-based stowage planning system that makes stowage plans and cargo data available to vessels in port and to terminal operators. The software, XVELA, aims to reduce incidents of unexpected changes issued at short notice and waiting times for the shipping line and terminal. It provides... US questions need for SOLAS container weight guidelines Long-awaited guidance on how the US will implement and enforce a new SOLAS amendment to rules on container weight verification may not get published, according to the US Coast Guard's top policy official Rear Admiral Paul Thomas, the agency's Assistant Commandant for Prevention... Finance hopes shift from private equity to private debt With US capital markets shuttered to shipping and private equity in rapid retreat, alternative finance purveyors of 'private debt' are coming to the fore, experts have told IHS Fairplay. Prospects for raising common equity in the US market is effectively dead for the foreseeable future. "I don't...

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Analysis: Maersk facing stress rather than distress, but profits likely to be under pressure No relief for carriers as spot rates resume downward spiral after Chinese new year holiday Atlas Air on the up after 2015 results, and now eyes growth from Southern acquisition Air France-KLM cargo losses grow - but freighter operations improve Frank Appel 'unequivocally' denies sale of DHL's forwarding and freight business COSCOCS: China's new shipping giant, hoping to sail through the downturn INTTRA promotes Inna Kuznetsova to president and chief operating officer Janet Jiang takes over as regional manager China for Cargolux TIACA appoints FedEx's Frank Newman to the board as Sarah Prosser steps down

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
AHTS is first vessel certified to meet IMO Polar Code Damen dredge will help boost Nicaraguan tourism Ballast water reporting rule set to take effect Bouchard christens new 250,000 bbl ATB in New Orleans

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Cleanup treams respond to oil sheen in Columbia River Teamsters mechanics reject final United Airlines offer Trucking association calling for America's Road Team nominations Port of Portland names Kincaid Compass Award winner for 2015 Southwest Airlines adding flights from PDX to LA Basin airports

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Hapag-Lloyd warns customers to prepare for box weighing Containers without VGM will not be accepted, line says Bleak outlook from Deep Sea Supply as OSV market worsens Company exits North Sea spot market through anchor handler sales Container throughput growth in China falls to record low Handling at Shanghai down 5.8% in January Swedish Club anticipates modest tonnage gain on 2016 renewals A 5% pick-up in gt expected at tomorrow's deadline, says marine mutual Cheniere slumps to almost $1bn loss Cheniere poised to send out first US LNG cargoes in a matter of weeks Shipowner groups support global CO2 reporting scheme by 2018 Collaborative ICS calls for IMO member states to think about setting shipping equivalent of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions Box rates slump to new depths Feb 19, 2016: Widespread overcapacity pushes freight rates to lowest levels of 2016 Capital markets remain tough to crack for shipping, owners are told Companies urged to reach out more to investors in uncertain times Data Hub: Trade Routes The introduction of ultra large containerships has seen capacity skyrocket on the Asia-Europe trade, with inevitable consequences for rates Data Hub: Freight Rate Monthly Hopes of a turn in fortunes on the back of the final GRIs of last year diminish as spot market rates crash across the board at the start of 2016 Between the lines: Fuel efficiency - the hidden truth behind going green SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drives and developments of the past month Rickmers Maritime incurs $129m loss in 2015 Shipping trust takes $148m non-cash impairment hit last year US shippers reiterate call for Solas changes Meeting with USCG and FMC over container weighing China Cosco Shipping Group eyes top tier in global container shipping Chairman Xu Lirong seeks more market influence in global shipping sphere Asia January sea robbery figures down from year ago Nine reported incidents last month compared with 11 incidents in January 2015, ReCAAP says South Korea to build new passenger terminal at Pyeongtaek-Dangjin port New terminal to help handle increase in Chinese tourists GasLog completes refinancing of six ships Refinancing encompasses all debt maturities for GasLog and GasLog Partners due in 2016 and 2017 Vale iron ore production increases amid price slump Iron ore majors ramping up production and cutting costs in battle for market share Vallianz taps into Middle East Islamic bond market Bond issuance comes after subsidiary's refinancing exercise completed Hyundai Group chairwoman buys $24m in new HMM shares Chairwoman Hyun Jeong-Eun and her mother receive 6m shares in total US east coast 2015 box import growth tops west coast rivals West coast plays catch-up having resolved problems of congestion

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Oakland ends lease agreement with Outer Harbor Terminals Mega-ship christening sends message to US ports to prepare Brazilian chicken exporters aim to capitalize on weak Real Evergreen names successor of deceased founder TOTE says deterioration of El Faro wasn't 'show stopper' Obama administration advised on how it can fight port congestion Shippers warn SOLAS could raise trucking costs Hapag-Lloyd warns shippers over SOLAS container weight mandate Hanjin Shipping watchlisted for credit downgrade US third-party logistics providers controlling more LTL freight Intermodal corridor to halve Russia-India transit time Rickmers Maritime sinks to loss $1.5 billion needed for India's Vadhavan port, consultant says Cloud-based stowage system aims to boost port productivity Asia-US spot rates have China holiday hangover Asia-Europe spot rate slide speeds up after Chinese New Year

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Distillate stocks tying up tankers EIA says floating storage and long transits for tankers stemming from Europe's high distillate stocks Asian LNG demand fell last year, EIA says Slow economies and fuel substitution impacted the region's LNG demand. S&P downgrades Economou's Ocean Rig Credit ratings agency questions impact of DryShips restructuring talks. Teekay gets calls for floating storage New York-listed firm says shrinking onshore storage capacity spurs floating storage calls. S&P cuts outlook on Maersk Group debt Agency affirms Danish giant's credit rating but warns of potential future downgrade. Slumping shares still end week higher Despite declining Friday, marine stock indexes closing week above last week's mark after wider markets rally. Ocean Yield to watch spending in storm Arctic says Oslo-listed owner will have plenty of opportunity but could be cautious. Write-offs dent POSH's fourth quarter result Singaporean offshore vessel owner posts deeper red in 2015 but pushes up its operating figure. Teekay LNG bullish on newbuilding loans MLP executives say $800m in debt under negotiation; confident of covering Yamal ships. Hanjin Shipping tipped to exit VLCC sector South Korean owner understood to be in process of selling its only large tanker. DNB Markets: Gener8 a takeover candidate Norwegian finance house suggests stock price could have rivals interested. Gener8 a takeover candidate, DNB Markets says Norwegian finance house suggests stock price could have rivals interested. Onorato group seals $620m refinancing Italian owner clinches deals for bonds and loans with JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and others. Sado Steam Ship returns to black But Japanese ferry owner fails to match forecast and is more pessimistic for 2016. SFL disposes of old anchor handler for $20m New York-listed owner sells 1999-built offshore support vessel chartered by Deep Sea Supply. Rickmers plunges to $130m Q4 loss But most of Singapore boxship owner's deficit is a non-cash impairment charge. Bunkers stolen from ex-Norden capesize Thieves reportedly took 39 metric tons of low sulphur MGO from vessel's storage tank. DESS BTG facing 'challenging position' Deep Sea Supply says Brazilian joint venture feeling the strain of tricky market. Bunkers stolen from ex-Norden capesize bulker Thieves reportedly took 39 metric tons of low sulphur MGO from vessel's storage tank. Rieber swings the axe as loss grows Norwegian seismic shipowner has laid off 28% of crews and a quarter of onshore staff in depressed markets. Golden Ocean sells out $200m share issue John Fredriksen's bulker company meets condition for debt freeze as it seeks another $20m. Dof Subsea maintains profit in Q4 Norwegian offshore owner "pleased" with slightly reduced results as utilisation stays high. BW Offshore set to sack 35% of onshore staff FPSO specialist says most redundancies set to be completed within first quarter of 2016. Panama Canal faces possible draft restrictions Unusually dry rainy season leaves level in Gatun Lake at record low for this time of the year. Bunkers stolen from Norden capesize bulker Robbers reportedly took 39 metric tons of low sulphur MGO from vessel's storage tank. Aegean master guilty of 'magic pipe' cover up Captain said to have obstructed US Coast Guard investigation into pollution aboard Greek MR. Hearing on El Faro probes route choice TOTE management and crew grilled on heavy weather decisionmaking and stability factors. Aegean skipper guilty of 'magic pipe' cover up Captain said to have obstructed US Coast Guard investigation into pollution aboard Greek MR.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Spot container rates drop 14.2% G6 Alliance voids multiple sailings on Asia-Europe loop MOL, Class NK collaborate on Big Data project Port Metro Vancouver 2015 throughput declines despite container growth Antwerp receives vessel with draft over 15.5 meters USCG: Don't expect delays to SOLAS container weight regulations Shanghai port volumes fall 7% in January FedEx announces $0.25 dividend UPS confirms appeal of FedEx-TNT deal approval in Brazil Global airport cargo volumes rise 2.3 percent in 2015 Hyundai seeks to improve finances via charter rate reductions, asset sales CORRECTION: Port of Houston sets container handling record in 2015 NEWS FLASH: USCG tells shippers not to expect delays to SOLAS container weight regulations

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Bonds proposed as alternative credit solution Said to work around the concerns buyers and sellers have about traditional credit terms. Amendment to BDN text on sulfur ready for formal IMO approva New text for supplier's declaration to allow supply of high sulfur fuel to ships that use scrubbers. Shipowners expect to use separate fuels for ECAs when global cap falls to 0.5% sulfur But price spread between 0.1% and 0.5%S product would be too small at today's oil price, says Cepsa. Residual fuel oil stocks highest since 1993: EIA Bulk of the build came from the Gulf Coast. Caribbean Panamaxes hit 20-week low on slow market, high tonnage Worldscale 2016 rates have dropped due to cheaper bunker fuel

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SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue

Miami

Decrease in passengers embarked

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%

Palermo

Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

INDUSTRY

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

Genoa

Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

Singapore

The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

SHIPPING

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

Gothenburg/Vaasa

The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå

PORTS

Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.

London/Ferrol

30-year concession contract

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding

Seongnam/San Francisco

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%

Ankara

In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%

Panama

They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)

PORTS

Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter

Beijing

Containers also reach their maximum peak

PORTS

The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.

Hong Kong

Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%

TRADE

US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year

Washington/Beijing

Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector

Brussels

Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers

INDUSTRY

Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Trieste/Naples

They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors

PORTS

A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.

Rome

Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping

PORTS

CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah

Marseille

An investment of 450 million dollars is planned

ACCIDENTS

The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.

Ismailia

Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

Miami

Good prospects also for the 2026 season

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

PORTS

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

Rotterdam

Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

TRADE

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

Dhaka

A direct air link between the two countries is planned.

SHIPPING

The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.

Shanghai

Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.

Berlin

Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

SHIPYARDS

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

Gyeongju

HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

Trieste

Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Rome/Salerno

The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

CRUISES

Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta

Geneva

Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites

PORTS

Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months

Livorno

In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino

INDUSTRY

Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders

Helsinki

The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels

Shanghai

Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs

PORTS

Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.

Genoa

The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.

CRUISES

Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.

Genoa

An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem

Trieste

It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships

Keelung

They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships

PORTS

Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened

River

It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic

PORTS

New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports

Tirana

2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape

Bari

The designations of some local administrations are still missing

PORTS

The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.

Rome

Parliamentary process completed

COMPANIES

Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco

Genoa

Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area

PORTS

The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.

Gioia Tauro

The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033

PORTS

In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%

La Goulette

Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines

Atlanta

Revenues down by -3.7%

ASSOCIATIONS

Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry

Victoria

The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Cagliari

Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

SHIPPING

The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.

Naples

It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

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