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BRIEFS
April 5, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Singamas loss widens in 2016 to US$59m
  • CMA CGM launches new OCEAN Alliance services from April 1
  • Energy and water to be included in US President's infrastructure plan
  • China and US set to lock horns over trade in upcoming bilaterial summit
  • US President's administration gears up to preserve China's trade status
  • Indian billionaires show interest in managing terminal in delayed Iran port
  • US dock workers fear losing jobs with the advent of automation
  • Long Beach, Los Angeles ports to escape hefty federal grants cuts
  • MacGregor to upgrade box stowage system for Seaspan
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo's volume up 1.8pc in 'challenging' 2016
  • Denver's Frontier Airlines eyes second-quarter public listing bid
  • Germanwings case must be tried in Germany, US court rules

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • High container prices seen indicating escalating trade
  • New Shreyas Shipping vessel makes maiden call at Kolkata Port
  • The Swedish Club delivers a discount of 4 pc to P&I members
  • Adani Group eyes global expansion with new container port in Malaysia
  • Coastal & port connectivity roads to be developed under Bharatmala project
  • Expenditure on upgradation of Major Ports' facilities during 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and the current year
  • Mumbai Port handles highest ever traffic of 63.05 mt last fiscal
  • Paradip Port handles all-time high throughput of 88.95 mt in 2016-17
  • Port of New Orleans planning to sustain & consolidate growth in future
  • About INR 7k cr. to be invested in highway projects in Jammu & Kashmir over the next two years: Gadkari
  • CONCOR achieves all-round throughput growth in 2016-17
  • First container rake arrives at Kandla Port's KICT from DICT
  • Vanaja Sarna takes charge as Chairperson of CBEC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "The region is not enough"
  • First non-Japanese lands top job at NYK in Europe
  • Grants to expand Bolivian east-west corridor
  • Introducing new IT system in vehicle cabs
  • Excellent rail connections pay off
  • 2016 results for Italy's container hubs and gateways
  • Emo Trans establishing offices in Asia
  • Smiths Detection wins UK airport security contract
  • More turnover, tonnage and shipments
  • General cargo alliance sets up own network in Poland
  • Three more port representatives for Antwerp
  • BOC Aviation buys two B747 freighters for ABC
  • Gebrüder Weiss expands global network
  • COSL chooses service provider in Malaysian waters
  • CL notes slight drop in turnover
  • New rail line for oil and gas transport in Russia
  • Qatar Cargo to Cambodia, Ethiopian twice new to Europe
  • Inci Lojistik and Yusen Logistics Turkey tie knot

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Big oil pushes back on US Jones Act scheme
  • Jaccar negotiates debt deal with its banks
  • Petronas loads first cargo from floating LNG facility
  • Kawasaki HI restructures to focus on Chinese yards
  • Shell to supply LNG for Sovcomflot's four Aframax crude oil tanker newbuilds
  • Seadrill says restructuring 'will likely involve schemes of arrangement or chapter 11 proceedings'
  • All Sainty Marine's ships sold
  • Epic Gas secures USD90 million loan to refinance 14 LPG carriers
  • Angelicoussis books three more VLCCs at DSME
  • Polaris Shipping reports earnings dip as search for missing crew continues

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box by switching from road to rail freight
  • Drew Crawley quits IAG Cargo with immediate effect as BA's Lynne Embleton takes over
  • Charter market recovery: an alliance-driven blip?
  • Smaller forwarders can score in post-Brexit integrators-independents battle
  • Answering your questions on switch bills of lading
  • BluJay buys Blackbay to boost real-time shipment information
  • Aztec opts for Y12Fs while Antonov tests new turboprop freighter

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Clashing views on CBP Jones Act ruling revisions
  • Louis Martell takes helm at CSL Group
  • Seadrill warns of Chapter 11: Share price plummets
  • Up to four AET Tankers Aframaxes to be LNG dual fueled
  • Wartsila solutions, maintenance picked for Hoegh LNG newbuilds
  • First Citywide Ferry arrives in New York
  • Eastern Shipbuilding confirms deal for Staten Island Ferries

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Yamal LNG to load maiden cargo in the second half of 2017
    In addition to 14 icebreaking LNG carriers, project will need 10 normal ice-class LNG vessels for ship-to-ship transfers
  • Australian cyclone damages supramax demand
    New Baltic index for supramaxes could also cause short-term market disruption
  • Total signs LNG bunkering deal with Singapore's Pavilion Energy
    Preliminary agreement will give Total access to LNG bunkering facilities in Singapore for its customers
  • Trafigura calls for adoption of standard agreement in LNG trading
    'Master' for terms and conditions will improve industry-wide efficiency, company argues
  • Qatar lifts moratorium on North Field gas output
    Qataris flex their gas-producing muscles, promising new cargoes for LNG carriers, showing young pretenders such as the US how it is done
  • SwissMarine eyes growth, but not in fleet size
    Freight trading company wants to be more active in concentrates
  • Data hub: World fleet update
    Slippage in delivery dates and continued high scrapping levels are helping reduce the number of vessels in lay-up
  • Malaysia's MMC Corp buys out remaining 51% stake in Penang Port
    Group to finance the acquisition through internal funds as well as bank borrowings
  • Adani inks MoU to develop Malaysian container port
    Carey Island facility will be an extension of Port Klang
  • India's JNPT commences project to deepen and widen access channel
    Project will allow port to handle larger containerships
  • Souki's Tellurian to charter up to 30-strong LNG carrier fleet
    Former Cheniere head makes an open offer of $8 gas to Japanese buyers from his multibillion-dollar Driftwood LNG project
  • Seanergy Maritime bets again on capesizes
    Spot-oriented fleet poised to reap huge benefits in anticipated market recovery
  • APMT demands government intervention to resolve Gothenburg dispute
    Update: Terminal operator makes call after union's criticism of new manning system at the Swedish port
  • Competition authority blocks Eimskip's Nor Lines takeover
    Authority notes there were already too few players in the market to maintain its competitiveness
  • DSME secures $250m deal for VLCC trio
    Vessels are expected to be delivered by 2018 in sequence
  • Small chemical tanker prices drop
    Asset price situation reflects challenges faced by the sector
  • DryShips unveils more fundraising and vessel purchases
    George Economou announces $268m acquisition of six ships in conjunction with fresh $226m stock offering
  • Sovcomflot confirms Shell's LNG bunker deal for four tanker newbuilds
    Shell to fuel the ice-class aframaxes it will charter in

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • US legislators: Carriers' antitrust immunity needs review
  • Estes launches direct Canada LTL trucking service
  • Top carriers serving US gain share amid consolidation
  • Scrutiny after St. Petersburg bombing slows Russia cargo
  • Norwegian regulators block Eimskip bid for Nor Lines
  • Growth at public Indian ports slows despite productivity gains
  • European shippers say exports to Asia delayed weeks
  • New parking lot key to easing Santos congestion

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Rates rise as VLCC fixtures pick up steam
    Average spot earnings jump 10.6% in one day as charterers bag ships in the Middle East and West Africa.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line ramps up Cuba offering
    Cruise giant unveils 33 voyages to Caribbean island despite uncertainty about Trump Administration's stance on embargo.
  • API report claims sweeping impact from Jones Act rule change
    But US offshore vessel association says its members are ready to provide work covered by proposal under consideration by Trump Administration.
  • Star shines brightest as bulker stocks fly
    Petros Pappas-led owner is shipping's best performer in first quarter as dry cargo equities rally.
  • ConTex nearing the 400 mark
    Another strong start to the week for boxship rates indicates "an active market" on all segments.
  • Seadrill shares plunge to new depths
    Driller's stock loses almost 40% of its value to set unwanted record on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
  • IRISL looks to expand its port footprint
    Iran's national bulker and boxship fleet reaches out to Japanese logistics firms.
  • DSME yard workers' pay plummets
    Restructuring shipbuilder handed over 20% less in salaries last year.
  • Sparrow emerges with rump of Ultrapetrol
    Offshore and river business sales satisfy creditors, as operating businesses cease
  • Wan Hai Lines stays in the black
    But Taiwanese boxship owner's earnings cut as revenue falls.
  • Clarksons Platou places buy tag on Genco
    Analysts expect restructured bulker owner to return to the black in 2018.
  • Hurtigruten has port case ruling reversed
    Norwegian cruiseship owner set to address supreme court over Bodo port fees row.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo profits drops in 2016
    Russian shipbuilder reveals weaker figure as revenue falls.
  • Expectation growing for Stolt Tankers IPO
    Oslo-listed shipowner will spin-off its tankers "sooner rather than later" bank says, as CEO sees time ripe for consolidation.
  • Blast hits ship at Varna yard
    No injuries reported on vessel that had just arrived at Bulgarian facility.
  • Shippers want action over European delays
    ESC launches probe into eight-week wait for loadings.
  • Total and Pavilion form new LNG venture
    The two gas and energy companies will work together on LNG bunkering in Singapore.
  • Uljanik, ETCA launch LNG, LPG venture
    Croatian and Cypriot partners want to muscle in on shipmanagement market.
  • Polarcus utilisation falls in first quarter
    Middle East seismic ship player sees contract cover fall.
  • Fewer passengers, more cargo for Tallink
    Estonian ferry and ro-ro owner posts mixed figures for the first quarter and March.
  • TGS and PGS expand seismic survey
    Norwegian charterer and owner win more work off Senegal and The Gambia.
  • Gulf Navigation to raise $250m
    Expanding Dubai tanker owner issuing sukuk over five years.
  • Seadrill sounds warning to investors
    Restructuring and debt repayment deadlines extended amid comments stakeholders are set to be diluted.
  • Marenave seals fleet sale deal
    German owner to liquidate single-ship companies as Offen prepares to invest.
  • Aussie coal exports face five week delay
    Outages of local rail systems are preventing coal shipments from getting from the mines to ports.
  • DSME confirms trio of Angelicoussis VLCCs
    Struggling South Korean shipyard seals three ships from its favourite Greek shipowner.
  • Minerva Marine opts for Wartsila's BWMS
    Greek shipowner says possibility to get lifecycle support affected choice of supplier.
  • Boskalis seals large India dredging deal
    Dutch firm improves sector backlog following "worst dredging year so far this century" in 2016.
  • Ama Marine raids second hand market
    Thai chemical tanker operator said to have acquired Korean built Interline 9001 coated unit.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • ANTONOV's new aircraft takes maiden flight
    Source: ANTONOV ANTONOV's new aircraft, the AN-132D, took off on its maiden flight March 31 from the company's airfield in Kyiv, Ukraine. A...
  • Port of Gdansk plans for future growth
    Source: Port of Gdansk The Port of Gdansk unveiled development plans currently in the works, which are fueled by the accelerating growth in ...
  • European shippers remain concerned about capacity shortage
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) said its members are continuing to face a severe shortage of space on containerships carrying goods to...
  • Navios Logistics inaugurates iron ore facility in Uruguay
    Navios South American Logistics, a subsidiary of Navios Maritime Holdings, inaugurated its newly-completed iron ore transshipment and stora...
  • CMPort grows profit on higher volumes in 2016
    China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. (CMPort) saw profits attributable to equity shareholders jump 14.3 percent to $5.49 million Hong Kon...
  • WWL joint venture partners complete ownership merger
    Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wallroll AB of Sweden, joint owners of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, EUKOR Car Carriers and American Ro...
  • Norway scuttles Eimskip's acquisition of Nor Lines
    The Norwegian Competition Authority has issued a decision blocking Icelandic ocean carrier Eimskip Ltd.'s 15 million euro (U.S. $16.6 milli...
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches new freighter service to Phnom Penh
    Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Cargo will fly from Doha to Phnom Penh and back to Doha on a weekly basis with an A330 freighter. Qatar...
  • Executive Moves: Bureau Veritas, Greenville & Western and Glander International
    Bureau Veritas has promoted Marine & Offshore Division President Philippe Donche-Gay to the role of senior executive vice president. R...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2017
  • Norway's Asgard crude to load four cargoes in May
    The light crude is sourced from the Midgard, Smorbukk and Smorbukk South fields, with production starting in 1999.
  • North Sea Alvheim crude to load four cargoes in May
    Alvheim crude is a relatively light, sweet grade with an API gravity of 36.3 and a sulfur content of 0.16% by mass.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Petroecuador's Esmeraldas refinery undergoes planned maintenance
  • Fuel oil swap cracks up despite high stocks in ARA, less Russian exports: sources
    Production of fuel oil, a traditionally key export product, totaled 4.552 million mt in March, down 7.06% year on year and up 1.85% month on month.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Former Yong Yu Global fuel oil trader joins Mabanaft Singapore
    Toh had been at Yong Yu Global for three to four years, and with BP before that in a similar capacity.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower amid concerns over supply
  • TRADER NOTE: UAE's Glander International Bunkering's Mumbai office hires two traders
    The company opened its Mumbai office in 2011 and moved to the city's business hub, Bandra Kurla Complex, in November 2016.
  • LNG bunkering set to witness steady growth despite odds
    LNG uptake is encouraging but more needs to be done
  • OPEC's Barkindo says 'encouraged' by Iraq's progress towards cut compliance
    OPEC forecast global oil demand will reach 109 million b/d by 2040.
  • FEATURE: Atlantic Basin long-haul crudes maintain competitive edge in Asia
    Asia seen as a stronger market due to ongoing maintenance in Northwest Europe and continued glut of sweet crudes across most regions in the Atlantic Basin.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
SHIPPING
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
PORTS
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
PORTS
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
COMPANIES
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
LOGISTICS
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
PORTS
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
SHIPPING
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
COMPANIES
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
COMPANIES
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
PORTS
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
PORTS
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
PORTS
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
SHIPPING
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
SHIPYARDS
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
SHIPPING
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
SHIPPING
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
SHIPPING
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
PORTS
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
PORTS
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
TRUCKING
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
ENVIRONMENT
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
ASSOCIATIONS
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
SHIPPING
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
COMPANIES
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
CRUISES
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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