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December 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes top spot for liftings in Q3, overtaking Maersk Line
  • Wan Hai Lines time charters Diana Containerships' 6,494 TEU ship for US$11,000/day
  • LA-LB big data can increase dock productivity with existing assets
  • Greencarrier puts an environmental spin of its LCL service
  • Futurist looks at 50,000-TEUers and says it can be done
  • Halifax deep water Halterm purchases three Konecranes RTGs
  • Four RTGs moved from Nhava Sheva to Mundra for heavy lift jobs
  • Siemens AX4 claims to bring new analytics tools to logistics
  • Works underway at Hong Kong's Causeway Bay typhoon shelter until January 5
  • Helsinki Commission Briefing to focus on rescuing refugees, migrants at sea
  • Air China starts thrice weekly non-stop Shenzhen to Los Angeles service
  • UK forwarder Europa scores big with a 68pc increase in air profits
  • Finnair launches 'Cargo Eye' to monitor, control air freight flows using IoT sensors

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • ... signs MoU for LNG transhipment & marketing project in Kamchatka area
  • APL expands coverage in the Trans-Atlantic with new North Atlantic service
  • British freight forwarding & logistics body welcomes news of progress in Brexit negotiations
  • CMA CGM completes acquisition of MERCOSUL Line & strengthens service offering in South America
  • Indians among officers & engineers honoured at MOL Presidential Awards 2017
  • OOCL introduces Japan Vietnam service to enhance intra-Asia network
  • SCI participates in relief efforts for fishermen affected by cyclone Ockhi
  • Transworld Group celebrates 40th Anniversary
  • CONCOR celebrates Customer Day
  • How to Develop Green Transport in India: Experiences from the Norwegian demonstration project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail car service centre opens in Texas
  • Braille Battery at fault again
  • Logistics and telecommunications snuggle up closer
  • Althusmann for Seaports of Niedersachsen
  • New vans for express carriage of cream slices
  • TRPA and Logistec ink new pact in Canada
  • Fiege shoulders logistics for Palmers
  • Time to say good-bye to Deugro's EVP Hilpert
  • Landmark agreement for port of Mortukea
  • Cold chain solutions for Nigerian farmers
  • IAG Cargo's components make big volume surge
  • CEP sector booming before run-up to Christmas
  • Another first for airfreight forwarder Flexport
  • Intermodal shift enhanced by Port of Antwerp
  • Belgian industry legend dies
  • Locomotives for South Africa's railway facelift

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Europe-Asia backhaul container trade helps to ramp up rates
  • Heavy load cargo growth picking up in Bremen
  • Finland's Supreme Court rules against shipping companies in fairway dues dispute
  • Swedish forestry export rise to help balance trade flows
  • UK shipping greets Brexit divorce deal with cautious optimism
  • Samsung HI CEO resigns after more red ink predicted
  • Vale sells last two Valemax ships to Bocomm Leasing
  • Goseong O&S to be renamed Samkang S&C, to focus on MRO business
  • Seoul to launch USD915 million fund for struggling shipbuilders as job figures highlight downturn
  • Capesize period fixtures firm as spot market rises

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Fewer freighters at Schiphol thanks to lost slots, but air freight volumes improve
  • Size isn't always important, especially when it comes to port connectivity
  • Claims of a threat to subsidies casts a pall over booming Asia-Europe rail
  • Air cargo IT specialist iTran in cooperation deal with HNA Group's logistics arm
  • JD.com reckons cargo aircraft will give wing to logistics
  • World's largest automated container terminal opens in Shanghai
  • Victoria Reynard joins Walker Transport as group sales manager

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Metal Shark ready to build new Damen FCS for U.S. market
  • Study says zero emission vessels need to start entering fleet by 2030
  • Research vessel upgrades include Schottel Pump Jet
  • ShipServ adds to monitoring and analytic tools
  • Ingalls christens National Security Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757)
  • BIMCO Secretary General signs on for five more years

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trafigura presents optimistic outlook as shipping needs rise
    Commodities trader builds 30 tankers in BoComm-backed newbuilding deals
  • Skuld poaches Simpson from Steamship
    P&I veteran to lead development of North American business
  • Teekay LNG Partners secures $816m for Yamal LNG service
    Marine transport company owns a 50% stake in six LNG carriers
  • Sovcomflot ships first commercial Yamal cargo
    Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of the project for Arctic trade
  • LNG tanker charter rates breach $80,000-per-day mark
    China's halt of coal-to-gas switch could not stop rally
  • Dabelstein & Passehl to merge with larger German law firm
    Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein to launch on first day of 2018
  • Maersk rating held on review for downgrade at Moody's
    Rating agency cites uncertainty over Total proceeds application and pending deals involving units
  • Daily Briefing
    As the latest edition of Lloyd's List Containers went to press, the great consolidation game is probably about over for 2017...
  • SITC to spend $112m on four 2,700 teu newbuilds
    Deal comes as ordering activities for feeder ships gather momentum
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2017
    As part of our 2017 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series we look at the very best global...
  • China Merchants Port raises upfront investment in Hambantota
    Need for more financing during the early stages of the project spurs payment revision
  • Hyundai Glovis signs 10-year COA with oil company
    Company plans to order a new very large crude carrier for the contract
  • Khalifa to become first Gulf port to handle capesizes
    Emirates Global Aluminium to deploy capesizes to import bauxite ore through Khalifa port
  • Vard appoints financial adviser ahead of bourse exit
    CIMB Bank named to advise the company on the exit offer made by parent Fincantieri
  • Samsung Heavy Industries appoints new president
    Nam Joon-woo replaces Park Dae-young at the top post
  • Antwerp port looks to intermodal transportation to cut road congestion
    Seven projects picked to lower truck trips by up to 250,000 per year
  • Shanghai launches $2.1bn unmanned box terminal
    Designed annual capacity stands at 6.3m teu
  • Seoul imposes new unilateral sanctions on North Korea
    Among 20 sanctioned entities, seven firms are either shipping or trading firms
  • Teekay optimistic on 2018 tanker market
    Slower fleet growth and expected reversal of Opec production cuts to drive rate improvements

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • US ports in no rush to follow Shanghai on automation path
  • Outpacing trans-Atlantic market growth, APL adds service
  • Amid tight labor market, US truckers struggle to add drivers
  • Russia to offer large discount for internet-booked rail cargo
  • Air cargo rates climb higher with no sign of slowing demand
  • Faster imports improve JNPT dwell times
  • Strong Europe-Asia backhaul trade pushes up round-trip rates

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • GRS to open Far East office within two years
    Hamburg-based renewable energy shipbroker is looking to expand into Asian offshore wind market.
  • Azvalor discloses stake in Tsakos Energy
    Spanish asset management firm reveals second tanker-related investment for the year.
  • Atlantic tightness, iron ore drive capes
    Spot charter rates driven to multi-year high of $30,000 per day as iron ore cargoes, European weather drive market.
  • Quark Expeditions to add eco-friendlier ship
    World Explorer will use Rolls Royce diesel-electric engines run by power management system that will lessen emissions by almost 90%.
  • Brokers split on reports of Navios Maritime bulker sale
    Some sources believe group holding company has cashed in one of its oldest assets.
  • Scorpio Tankers sees investor trim stake
    Largest outside shareholder of New York-listed tanker owner lowers stake to level below 2016 holdings.
  • Bondholders take $3m of converted Dof shares
    Norwegian OSV owner issues new stock as investors back company.
  • MPCC adds Harmstorf trio for $32m
    Oslo-listed owner's boxship spree continues with move for German-built vessels.
  • Weather window spurs North Sea OSV rates
    Respite from winter prompts fixing of 50 anchor-handlers and PSVs.
  • MAC misses newbuild payment in China
    Charterer Nautilus in talks over fixing default for mining ship at Fujian Mawei.
  • Crew abandon listing cargoship off Africa
    Two merchant vessels come to aid of 13 seafarers from Turkish vessel.
  • Teekay LNG Partners pens $816m loan
    New York-listed MLP inks financing for six jointly owned Yamal newbuildings.
  • OECD study calls for Indonesian cabotage exemptions
    Report concludes that bringing in foreign mega-ships would lower costs.
  • OPEC cuts rob crude tanker market of seasonal cheer
    Arctic Securities researcher points to turning point in the second half of 2018.
  • First Ship Lease confirms boxship sale
    Singapore-quoted Trust says cash from deal will help repay debt.
  • Vitol builds Latvian Shipping stake to 97%
    Holding in tanker owner boosted through $142m issue of new shares.
  • Subsea 7 wins "substantial" Aker BP deal
    Norwegian owner to carry out tie-back work in Aerfugl gas field.
  • Trafigura to keep fixing as tanker newbuilding tally hits 30
    Trading giant confirms newbuilding options taken as it explains tanker expansion.
  • Keppel O&M scoops $96m of contracts
    Yard group secures hull work and turret mooring jobs in Brazil and Singapore.
  • Quartet quit Braemar-ACM in Singapore
    Tanker brokers to form new shop - Sentosa Shipbrokers
  • Veteran Andriaki VLCC latest in sales spotlight
    Greek owner tipped to be the latest to be cashing in a early 2000s built tanker.
  • Essar Shipping eyes tanker and bulker buys
    Indian owner could acquire VLCC, suezmax, MR and panamax tonnage, boss Ranjit Singh says.
  • Korea tightens monitoring of debt-ridden firms
    Government says efforts will focus on preventing insolvencies and bail-outs.
  • EMAS Offshore reveals revised loss of $535m
    Restructuring Singapore owner accounts for big impairments in 2016.
  • Samsung Heavy CEO quits following losses
    Geoje yard boss Nam Joonou replacing Park Dae-young, who has resigned after shipbuilder forecast fourth year of losses.
  • P&O ferry runs aground in Calais
    Cross-Channel ferry one of several vessels to be impacted as Storm Ana hits Europe.
  • Vale offloads last of 19 owned VLOCs
    Brazilian mining behemoth exits large bulker ownership with final vessel sales.
  • Wilson offloads elderly small bulk carrier
    Norwegian shipowner says it is not worth taking 1980-built ship through drydocking.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Port of Oakland expects record cargo volumes for 2017
    Record cargo volume is expected at the Port of Oakland by the end of 2017 due to improved infrastructure coupled with new supply chain capa...
  • APL to join Europe-North America loop
    APL will join CMA CGM on a transatlantic loop in January. CMA CGM subsidiary APL will join its parent company's RTWPAN container loop in Ja...
  • UPS operations return to 'peak operating plan' after initial cyber week surge
    UPS struggled with cyber week orders, but has since corrected the issue. United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) struggled to handle increased e-c...
  • Customs to test launch electronic payment system for commercial vessel fees
    An 18-month pilot test of the electronic payment of taxes and fees imposed on commercial vessels at four ports of entry is expected to begi...
  • Jumbo inks letter of intent with CMIH for LNG powered offshore construction vessel
    Shipyards group China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMIH) and Netherlands-based maritime heavy lift company Jumbo have signed a letter of in...
  • DSIC, Wärtsilä enter joint project agreement for shuttle tanker development
    Technology group Wärtsilä and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC), a part of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC), have signed ...
  • Brexit negotiations reach breakthrough
    Brexit negotiations experienced a breakthrough last week as officials from the United Kingdom and European Union closed the first phase of ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • Prompt ICE Brent reaches two-year high after Forties pipeline shut
    ICE February Brent settled $1.29 higher at $64.69/b, the highest level for the prompt contract since June 2015.
  • Bunkering at Gibraltar resumes after suspension: port authority
    Bunkering operations have resumed at Gibraltar after a short suspension.
  • High winds curb crude, bunkering operations at Novorossiisk: sources
    High winds in the Black Sea Monday has caused the Russian port of Novorossiisk to shut down most of its operations.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • IMO-Norad project to boost marine environment protection in ASEAN
    The new four-year project aims to enhance the countries' capacity to implement high priority marine environment conventions.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to amend Asia Supramax coal cargo sizes
  • FUTURES: Crude falls on profit taking, higher US rig count
  • Abu Dhabi's crown prince says Japan partnership important for offshore concession
    This comes as ADNOC looks for partners to co-develop new technologies and co-invest under its new strategy announced in July.
  • Iran proposes budget for year starting March 21 based on crude at $55/b
    Iran had based its budget for the current year at $50/b crude and that of the preceding year, 2016-2017, at $40/b.

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Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
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.
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
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
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 payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
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.
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
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
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
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
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
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