BRIEFS

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15 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 6, 2017

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OOCL lowers THC at mainland Chinese ports Search continues for S Korean cargo ship that went missing off Uruguay Yusen ordered by Japanese authority to shut down customs operations APM Terminals Mobile to benefit from Walmart's new distribution centre BIFA says it will assist British government on up-coming Brexit discussions Repairs to typhoon shelter in Hong Kong for dolphins Belt and Road talk topped Xi meetings in Micronesia, Nepal and Madagascar Samsung ends Note 7 output, and Vietnamese GDP growth slips to 5.1pc China's newest all-cargo carrier takes to the skies IATA's e-AWB penetration rate falls in February Swiss Post, Matternet to launch drone delivery of hospital supplies in 2018

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APRIL 5, 2017
Arshiya Group restructures debt with Edelweiss ARC Maersk Line leads the way in ease of doing business for ex-im trade in North India Safmarine exports first shipment out of Pangaon in Bangladesh Small Indian vessel hijacked & taken to Somalia Natural rubber import down Essar Ports registers impressive 25 pc throughput growth in 2016-17 E-Visa entry operational through Cochin, Mormugoa & New Mangalore ports India can collaborate on port development in Sri Lanka, says Minister Major Ports' throughput over 647 mt in 2016-17 ACCI executes remarkable project cargo movement Air cargo traffic up in Feb. 2017 y-o-y March sees increase in truck freight rates You ask.. We answer...

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LHVs about to take to roads in Switzerland Leadership change at IAG Cargo - yet again "Virtual cargo airline" appoints GAC as Dutch GSA Central Asian railways join forces Teesport welcomes new Liebherr STS crane Large-scale expansion programme Dnata commences operations on São Paulo A380 service New long length rail facility in Italy TGP appoints Joerg Roehl as CEO Europe "Proximity to the port" Eimskip and Nor Lines marriage to be called off? Two Isago certifications in West Africa UK: autonomous shuttle begins London trials Shouldering e-commerce fulfilment in Malaysia Duisport rock solid in 2016 Another B747-8F for Silk Way West Airlines Shipping registry makes key appointment in Japan Swiss Worldcargo rolls out new organisational structure

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APRIL 5, 2017
New heavy-lift 'workhorse' concept unveiled BLG defies ro-ro and breakbulk slump Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics merger completed, as shares begin to be traded Wan Hai's profit down 71% in 2016 Wilmar buys two Supramaxes as buyers move in improving market Shipping firms warned over 'self-heating' soya concerns Lloyd's must end face-to-face transactions, warns Macquarie MMC Corp buys out unowned stake in Penang Port for USD50 million UPDATE: MSC container ship blaze contained DSME's creditors discuss refund guarantee for Angelicoussis' recent order Singapore's Pavilion Gas to supply LNG bunkers to Total unit Scrap prices firm as shipowners hope for more Shipping posts near record-breaking quarter on Wall Street

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APRIL 5, 2017
Capacity-stricken box lines under fire from European shippers over lost contracts Food logistics the star performer as Dachser drives ahead Exporters face business loss in Asia as Europe's capacity crunch continues UK shippers could save 30% per box switching from road to rail freight Dear Donald: US freighter pilots take anti-DHL fight to the White House Panalpina quits its Gabon operations as oil and gas sector declines Why billionaire Brad Jacobs is putting deal-making on hold

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APRIL 5, 2017
C-Job provides design package for advanced installation vessel Finnlines to lengthen up to six ships at Remontowa LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech Gladding-Hearn books order from Southwest Alaska Pilots ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system Viking Line signs shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard Damen Dunkerque completes dry dock refurbishment WinGD unveils new piston ring concept $11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

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APRIL 5, 2017
Venezuela adds new twist to Atlantic MR product tanker trades Rate rally slows but USAC gasoline demand likely to stay firm for summer demand South American grains exports pin panamax bulker earnings near 2017 high Chinese coal imports from US can further add to the tonne-miles Cosco Shipping eyes VLCC expansion Acquiring other operators and ordering newbuildings are on the table Stellar Daisy: What went wrong? Six serious deficiencies were found in the vessel this February but it was allowed to sail without any detention Marenave kisses fleet goodbye under deal with banks But agreement could pave way for Offen and DEVK to step in as investors LPG index holds at highest levels this year Owners maintain momentum by going for rates well-above last done Hanseatic Underwriters adds three Lloyd's syndicates to P&I offering XL Catlin, Sompo Canopius and Hamilton join consortium Evergas' new fleet ready to gorge on US shale gas revolution Danish gas carrier owner's eight new vessels are first to haul shale gas-derived ethane to Europe Eastern China shipbuilding city to shut zombie yards Plan to close 17 facilities comes after Beijing officials say nation's vessel building capacity should be cut by 30% DSME yet to secure refund guarantee for Maran VLCC order News comes ahead of meeting with stakeholders on April 17-18 APMT opens Lazaro Cardenas terminal First stage of build out launches with 1.2m teu of capacity Finnlines to spend $75m on vessel expansions Ro-ro owner will use Polish shipyard to lengthen four ships by May 2018 MSC boxship catches fire off Colombo port Updated: MSC confirms no injuries sustained by crew of 22, with the fire extinguished Sovcomflot to add more LNG-fuelled aframaxes during fleet renewal Chief executive Sergey Frank expects further development of LNG bunkering facilities in the coming years HNA and Chinese class society join rush to develop unmanned ships Alliance aims to deliver the first self-driven cargo carrier by 2021 EU Navfor investigating reports of another piracy incident off Somalia Potential incident is the third in four weeks after years of calm Seadrill extends loan maturity amid restructuring plans Company warns that shareholders could see minimal recovery of their investments Maersk boxship collides with general cargo vessel near Antwerp port No containers lost and no injuries sustained due to the incident Wilhelmsen and Wallenius complete merger Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics commences trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today Japan's Astomos could run entire VLGC fleet on LPG fuel Move to install LPG dual fuelled engines on all 22 vessels would be largest ever undertaking of its kind The UK Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know Making the most of the levy's opportunities will take preparation Are you ready for the UK Apprenticeship Levy? It is time to decide whether to take the hit or try to make it work for you Education department 'intransigence' blocks officer cadet apprenticeships But boost for ratings training wins widespread UK industry plaudits

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APRIL 5, 2017
SSAT to serve Tacoma terminal after APMT leaves HMM narrows 2016 loss on year-end revenue gains Penske aims to guide shippers, truckers via ELD maze Outlook for carriers seen worsening on overcapacity, debt Damco launching new tech portal amid startup boom MSC vessel blaze highlights mega-ship risks CBP: No launch date for unfinished ACE functions Chennai Port struggles to drive up rail volume

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APRIL 5, 2017
CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud agree to share on west coast Liner giants to share four vessels on weekly service calling at ports between California and Colombia. Costa Cruises secures best charterparty ever Carnival subsidiary charters out passenger ship for wedding of billionaire's son. Tidewater sees progress in debt talks New Orleans-based offshore vessel owner gets short-term waiver from lenders Ocean Rig gets creditors to agree on plan George Economou's drillship company can move forward with restructuring. Smaller bonuses for Clarksons executives Top management at giant shipbroker see payouts adjusted due to fall in profit. Matson drops APM Terminals at major hub US-based ro-ro and boxship operator plans to work with joint venture partner SSA instead. Norden adds MR pair to orderbook Chairman says additional chartered ships take its medium range newbuilding count to six vessels. Containerships wins $23m for LNG shipping Grant from the EU and NEFCO helps owner push on with gas-powered boxships. Joerg Roehl leaves Hansa after six years German owner's managing director appointed as CEO Europe of Natco. Podiumspot lines up $560m Crusino newbuild Malaysian group wants to launch world's biggest casino cruiseship. Viking Line finalises Xiamen newbuilding Last year's letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder is now a firm $207m contract. ENTMV orders $175m ro-pax in China Algerian shipowner picks GSI for its new car ferry. Euronav: 'time to put a bell on the cat' New York-listed owner says single inspectorate needed in supply driven crude market. Socar buys three more from Palmali Azeri trader forms new shipping arm to handle expanded tanker, LPGC fleet. U-Ming falls to loss in 2016 Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue sinking below costs last year. A1 Offshore acquires Ocean Zephyr Danish newcomer snaps up walk-to-work vessel from Germany's OWS Off-shore Winds Solutions. Rolls Royce nets LNG ferry engine deal Kjell Harloff says the development represents 'a big contract in a tough market'. Jinhui Shipping sells final handysize Oslo and Hong Kong-listed bulker owner offloads loss-making vessel to Inui Steamship. IGU: LNG trade hit record level in 2016 Global gas business jumped 5% - the third year of growth. Suez Canal offers perks to bulk carriers Vessels bound from Australia and South Africa to Europe are given 75% and 40% discounts. ESG to build three New York ferries Florida yard wins deal for 4,500-passenger Staten Island ships. Emas Offshore delays annual report 'Financial challenges' leave Singapore owner uncertain over results. Finnlines to lengthen four ships for $74.8m Profitable Emanuele Grimaldi-owned company keeps spending money on upgrading its fleet. EMGS ship utilisation soars Norwegian seismic player enjoys busier first quarter. MSC containership hit by fire off Sri Lanka Blaze on MSC Daniela extinguished; no injuries reported.

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APRIL 5, 2017
FMC to look for additional opportunities to provide regulatory relief Source: Federal Maritime Commission FMC Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ActingChairman Michael Khouri s... Hapag-Lloyd comments on Europe-Asia booking crunch Source: Oliver Hoffmann/Shutterstock A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson said space is tight on the Europe to Asia trade right now from an uptick in ... Containerships receives funding for LNG project Finnish logistics company Containerships plc. has received funding for plans to build four ships that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) ... Congress expresses concern over liner shipping concentration Members of Congress expressed concern over the growing concentration in the container shipping industry and its regulation by the Federal M... Matson to partner with SSA Terminals in Tacoma Matson Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Matson Inc., will partner with SSA Terminals (SSAT) for stevedoring and terminal services at the... Estes Express transitions Canada service into direct LTL route Estes Express Lines is transitioning its Canada service into a direct less-than-truckload (LTL) route in order to pick up and deliver Canad...

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APRIL 5, 2017
N Sea Sullom Voe loadings up at 85,307 b/d in week to Tuesday The terminal loaded 597,150 barrels during the week, or an average 85,307 b/d of Brent crude. Norway okays Statoil Trestakk project, boosting Asgard oil volume The project is going ahead after a reluctant Statoil came under pressure from the authorities. China Q2 products export quota set at 3.34 million mt, down 77% on year China has allocated the second round of oil product export quotas at 3.335 million mt for the processing trade in 2017, down 77% from the 14.59 million mt for the same round last year. TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO cancels LSFO buy tender for April When: Buyers option to declare US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks lowest since July 2015 Imports of fuel oil into the US jumped 25% from last week to 142,000 b/d. Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker MOC has first trade in over 5 years During and outside the MOC process however, offers for delivered 380 CST bunker were heard at $315-$316/mt. Mild congestion for bunkers in Gibraltar may intensify: sources Small numbers of ships have been waiting to get into the port every day this week. Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil at five-month low, while diesel ticks up Last month's announcement that Saudi Aramco was to resume supplying oil products supply to Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. has helped to ease differentials. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A Full-year loss narrows, revenue up: Ecoslops External: Wired Bunkering TRADER NOTE: Consultancy 20\|20 Marine Energy hires Per Funch-Nielsen Global LNG trade up 5%, new markets fuel increase: IGU Oiltanking to build new terminal in Texas City The Texas Independent Deepwater Expansion terminal will have 1.6 million cu m of storage. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 6.8% on week to 22.29 million barrels Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 11.45 million barrels, down 7.1% from a week earlier. External: Global Risk Management TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum bunker trader leaves Singapore desk Nigerian oil output slumps to 1.676 mil b/d in March: ministry Sources said output down mainly due to maintenance at the Bonga field, which averages around 150,000-200,000 b/d.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

FINANCING

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

New Delhi

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

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

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

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

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

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