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BRIEFS
May 29, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 5.7pc to US$977/TEU, down 3.5pc to USWC
  • Nigerian delays induce ICTSI end 20-year Lekki concession
  • Panama handles biggest ship so far - the 13,926-TEU OOCL France
  • Hyundai takes over of three Hanjin berths at Kaohsiung port
  • China submits proposals to Trump on improving bilateral trade
  • Malaysia port expansion hopes for financing through new tariff table
  • Mundra ports quarterly profit up 27pc to US$182.6 million, sales up 18pc
  • Insufficient capacity to handle 500,000 TEU of Houston resin exports
  • Baltic Exchange looks to expand scope following SGX takeover
  • Kuehne + Nagel, GlaxoSmithKline expand partnership for UK distribution
  • Trump looks to privatise air traffic in 2021 to cut public spending
  • April air cargo rates up as Asia-North America volumes rise
  • Fajarbaru wins US$6.86 million deal to upgrade KL air cargo terminal
  • TIACA to join forces with Indonesian airlines to support air cargo growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 28, 2017
  • BDI falls to 912
  • European shipping should remain enabler of free movement of goods & persons even after Brexit, say shipowners
  • MOL launches R&D on autonomous ocean transport system
  • Strong Chinese ex-im trade growth boosts box volumes
  • European Commission simplifies rules for public investment in ports & airports
  • JNPT Chairman urges business community to benefit from JNPT SEZ
  • Kandla Port achieves highest cargo handling in a single day in 2017-18
  • Major Port stakeholders to deliberate green energy initiatives, oil spill concerns at 1-day conclave
  • Paradip Port Trust awarded by Shipping Ministry for achieving 2nd highest growth in traffic in 2016-17
  • S. A. Govalkar presented 'Samaj Utthan Award'
  • CONCOR's Q4 2016-17 net up
  • IIFF bridging the skill gap through specialised courses on logistics, shipping & forwarding
  • Logistics sector seen benefiting from GST
  • Cabinet approves policy for providing preference to 'Make in India' in govt procurements
  • Forex reserves at new all-time high
  • Australia first to eliminate farm export subsidies from its WTO schedule of commitments

International Transport Journalweb site
  • IRU: no further delay to mobility package
  • Rhein Cargo celebrating Luther and Reformation
  • K Line fleet welcomes new member
  • Funding for railroad overpass to ease congestion
  • Istanbul project for Smart Logistics
  • The Aztecs are back
  • Allen Lund promotes Rabine to ops manager
  • Air Serbia sees dramatic rise of cargo volumes
  • Felb establishes alternative rail route through Mongolia
  • Migration on sea remains a big issue, says ECSA
  • Dismal Q1 for carriers says Transporeon
  • Brenner says goodbye to Bavarian forwarders
  • AF KLM Martinair Cargo adding AMS - Mumbai

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Korean ports post good gains as strong trade numbers offset Hanjin losses
  • Dubai studies USD1 billion shipping fund
  • Dong-A Tanker reported to be struggling
  • CMES issues new shares to acquire Sinotrans&CSC shipping assets
  • Navios acquires five Rickmers container ships for USD59 million
  • Stellar Daisy loss: Busan Coast Guard raids Polaris Shipping's offices
  • OPEC production cut extension: bad and not so bad for tankers

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • China-Europe rail boom as forwarders latch on to cost advantage for customers
  • Allport Cargo Services eyes expansion in France with takeover of ECT
  • Asia-Europe headhaul rates climb, but the transpacific resists price hikes
  • Shipping must move faster towards a digital supply chain, says INTTRA
  • ICTSI abandons Nigeria port project
  • UPS and SF Holding announce joint delivery service

Marine Logweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Need financing for your BWTS? Ask Export Credit Norway
  • Container rates slip, but composite average up over 2016
  • New research vessel for Florida launched
  • Administration in apparent U-turn on LCS budget request
  • In-port 3D printing of marine parts comes a step nearer
  • LNG-fueled OSV to replace one generator with batteries
  • Marcon brokers sale of deck barge by Canadian owner

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Do Opec cuts mean a new normal for tankers?
    For the first time in years, tanker markets will see normal oil prices, thinning crude stockpiles, not-so-breakneck Chinese demand and slower newbuilding deliveries
  • Salvage business 'will not survive' in present form, says expert
    Marine insurers' aversion to LOF adds to multiple woes, says Clyde & Co casualty head
  • Yard Talk | A pain in the offshore
    Chinese yards might want to consider an end-of-season sale before it's too late
  • Polaris Shipping raided by coastguard
    Offices in Busan and Seoul visited as part of Stellar Daisy inquiry
  • Can owners stop spot earnings falling to 2017 nadir?
    Market is on a knife edge heading into UK bank holiday weekend
  • Asia import trade set for healthy growth
    Asia exports slow in second quarter but imports to rise by up to 6%
  • Liner consolidation piles pressure on ports
    But there are opportunities for container terminals despite the squeeze on costs and revenue
  • ICTSI pulls out of Nigeria port development
    Terminal operator cites delays in project execution
  • Lloyd's List Americas Awards winners announced
    Awards recognising the best in shipping in North, South and Central America
  • Diana Shipping wins $4.7m time charters for two bulkers
    Deals for kamsarmax and a panamax come amid signs of dry bulk market recovery
  • StealthGas spies brighter days after first-quarter profit rises
    Greek owner keeps options open for employing four new mid-size LPG carriers joining the fleet
  • Trump's plan to sell US crude reserves will pressure marine logistics
    Availability of US-flagged vessels and marine terminals on US Gulf coast is limited

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • New alliance services from Asia benefit Boston
  • Trans-Pac spot rates slide into Memorial Day weekend
  • Hamburg container traffic dips as rivals grow
  • New service promises faster transits from Myanmar to Japan and China
  • Cosmetic shipper expands US distribution network
  • Maersk revamps India-Africa coverage
  • Trade growth helps South Korean ports overcome Hanjin exit
  • Truckers expand high-end chassis availability to Charleston
  • UPS and SF Express partner to grow China-US courier business
  • Asia-Europe rates rise ahead of June 1 increases

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Castillero named Liberia chief commercial officer
    Former Panamanian flag chief to run global commercial efforts while still managing efforts to garner customers in Japan and Latin America.
  • KNOT Offshore reloads fundraising firepower
    New York-listed shuttle tanker owner filed $750m shelf registration.
  • VLCC makes first layberth at US Gulf
    Dry run aims to check if pilots and port can handle larger vessels.
  • Short selling grows for Hornbeck and DHT
    Volume of shares borrowed for bets on decline cross the 50% threshold for offshore vessel owner.
  • Ballast water, Marpol rules challenge tankers
    Vessel design, not only seafarers, play role in environmental violations, says executive at Intertanko.
  • DP World said to be eyeing Fesco stake
    Restructuring Russian company does not comment on rumours, according to which DP wants a 20% slice.
  • Baltiysky taps Sberbank for $141m loan
    Russian yard gets new credit line to build nuclear icebreaker.
  • Sincere Navigation profit falls back
    Taiwanese bulker owner weaker in first quarter as revenue contracted.
  • Robbers strike again in Venezuela, Indonesia
    Tanker and general cargoship raided by thieves in South America and Asia.
  • Rolls-Royce Marine takes initial step towards automation ambition
    Crew required only for final berthing of battery-powered Norwegian ferry due to begin crossings next year
  • Cracking the code: Polar ships breaking new design ground
    Designers and yards already getting to grips with new regulations governing shipping in the Arctic and Antarctic
  • Deltamarin has designs on more efficiency gains
    Leading European design company goes the extra mile to achieve cuts in both operational and capital costs
  • Verifiable data on ship energy efficiency 'does not yet exist'
    But UCL researcher believes moves by operators to test clean propulsion systems can provide useful figures
  • Green regulations will force a radical rethink of ship designs
    Dramatic technology advances will be required to meet global targets to reduce the industry's greenhouse gas emissions
  • Hartmann unveils 'whale' of a design for ethane ship
    Innovative ethane-carrying vessel features in-house designed cargo tanks that allow ship to carry 25% more than similar-size peers
  • French class launches digital twin for ships
    Bureau Veritas says 3D design and maintenance platform is three years ahead of rivals
  • Class experts set scene for era of new technology
    Executives give their view on which marine technologies under development today have a future
  • How technology is driving a sea change in shipping
    Green and digital revolutions are changing the way in which ships are designed, managed and operated, writes Adam Corbett
  • Ardmore shares sums for products tanker upturn
    New York-listed owner says battered shipyards and lack of capital bode well for freight market.
  • Blue Lines sells aframax to Avin
    Dubai-based owner trims fleet further in deal with Greek company.
  • MOL autonomous ship plans backed by Japan
    Japanese owner teams up with Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding to explore autonomous ocean transport systems.
  • Star Bulk in loan talks for newbuilds; fleet growth capped
    Loan would cover 60% of the cost of two kamsarnaxes. Meanwhile, Norton says restructuring restricts S&P deals.
  • Polemis linked to Euronav VLCC
    New Shipping said to have bought 15-year-old tanker for $21m.
  • Rickmers rebels threaten to pull the plug
    Bondholders with EUR 30m tranche of debt will vote against company unless rescue plan is altered.
  • PGS, TGS add another Canadian contract
    Norwegian companies expand Newfoundland seismic survey book again.
  • Icon Offshore secures Shell charter
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator bolsters order backlog with possible 10 month charter.
  • Drilling IPO debutant ADES sees revenue jump
    Dubai-based drilling company which listed in London mid-May gives upbeat assessment.
  • Tankers face lower oil demand in years ahead
    Intertanko speakers see 'decarbonisation' ahead, but marine logistics still critical.
  • Ship arrests dog PDZ first quarter results
    Malaysian intra-Asian liner operator slips into the red on 90% drop in revenue.
  • Star Bulk in loan talks for newbuids; fleet growth capped
    Loan would cover 60% of the cost of two kamsarnaxes. Meanwhile, Norton says restructuring restricts S&P deals.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Hub Group to purchase Estenson Logistics
    Hub Group, Inc. has agreed to acquire the business of contract trucking company Estenson Logistics, LLC for approximately $306 million, the...
  • Industry groups weigh in on air traffic control privatization
    The Trump administration's budget released earlier this week included a proposal to shift the air traffic control function of the Federal A...
  • FMC's Regulatory Reform Task Force taking shape
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's Regulatory Reform Task Force, which was announced in March by Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri to i...
  • SCFI rises 2.7%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose 2.7 percent from last Friday's reading of 830.80 to a reading of...
  • UPS fined $247m in N.Y. cigarette suit
    A federal judge has ordered United Parcel Service (UPS) to pay $247 million in damages and penalties on Thursday in a final ruling of a cas...
  • NACPC launches cooperative chassis pool in Charleston
    The North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) has launched a pool of 40-foot premium chassis in Charleston, S.C. in partnership with ...
  • World Trade Bridge to reopen Memorial Day
    U.S. and Mexican customs authorities hope to provide fully restored operations at the World Trade Bridge border crossing in Laredo, Texas, ...
  • Yang Ming, OOCL launch new intra-Southeast Asia loop
    Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming and Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) will commence a new intra-Southeast Asia servi...
  • Costamare seeks to raise $95.85m in public offering
    Costamare, a Monaco-based containership owner that charters its vessels to liner companies, plans to raise approximately $95.85 million thr...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 26, 2017
  • Oil futures find support, partly recover from Thursday's drop
    OPEC's decision Thursday to roll over its supply cut agreement by nine months likely caused a liquidation of length that had been built up in the event of a more bullish outcome.
  • Forties VLCC fixtures continue to filter through for June
    According to Platts tracking of the Forties program, the French company holds the F0614 and F0615 parcels, which are both due to load around June 20.
  • Nigerian Forcados close to resuming exports, cargo to load in May: traders
    Volumes of Forcados have been loaded although there was uncertainty as to whether the initial loading was still ongoing, trading sources said.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on low activity, Russian output
    Fuel oil and jet-kerosene were the only stocks to rise for the week in the Northwest European storage hub.
  • FEATURE: Marine insurers brace for new sulfur emission norms
    A common refrain among the insurance executives is that the new regulations are creating a "perfect storm" like situation.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on supply concerns despite cut extension
  • FOB Arab Gulf 10 ppm sulfur gasoil cash differential hits new 10-month high
    The cash differential was up 38 cents/b from the previous close, and higher from $1.25/b at the start of this week.
  • Prices tumble but OPEC/non-OPEC oil producers seek to maintain grip on fundamentals
    - Market sells off after OPEC teased longer, deeper cuts - Ministers say not to read into lack of exit strategy - Dismiss bullish projections for US shale growth

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In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
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
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
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
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
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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