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BRIEFS
October 3, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate falls 2.7pc to US$714/TEU, off 4.7pc to USWC
  • Spike in temperature-controlled freight rates with reefer container scarcity
  • Container shipping recovery may be held back by looming large capacity injection
  • Warning of thousands of polluting factories face closures in China
  • Panama Canal sets another record with transit of 2,000th Neopanamax box ship
  • Container volume surges 18.5 pc to record 99,500 TEU at Port Miami
  • APL wins major accolade at Lloyd's List Global Awards
  • JNPT cautious about government's plan to cut gate-in hours for exports
  • Yusen to open a data-driven, semi-autonomous warehouse in Singapore
  • Panalpina to buy Dutch handling agent specialised in perishables
  • IAG to bid for part of insolvent Air Berlin
  • Cargo iQ launches new intelligence hub to provide real-time information

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • APM Terminals announces new labour pool to better serve customers
  • Bahri & Bolloré Group celebrate launch of BahriBolloré Logistics in Riyadh
  • DP World acquiring Dubai Maritime City & Drydocks World
  • Dubai among world's Top 5 leading maritime clusters in competitiveness & attractiveness
  • Fifth successive year of decline in shipping industry operating costs
  • Hapag-Lloyd takes delivery of 15,000-TEU vessel
  • LCL Dangerous Goods & Responsibilities
  • MOL holds naming ceremony for world's largest FSRU
  • New warning on hazards of carrying bauxite by ship
  • Panalpina to acquire Dutch handling agent specialised in perishables
  • Shreyas Shipping & Logistics to acquire three vessels
  • Yangshan deep water port to attain automation high, commence new berths
  • Improving terminal productivity, costs & flexibility with a win-win labour strategy
  • Superannuation age of doctors working in Major Port Trust hospitals enhanced to 65 years
  • Alibaba to invest $15.2 bn over five years to further strengthen its global logistics network
  • Interport Global Logistics commences operations at new 3rd Party Logistics warehouse in New Jersey
  • Miami International Airport named world's best freighter hub
  • Clarification on payment of service tax in transitional period
  • Exporters seek a fillip

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lithuanian Railways fined for hindering competition
  • New software to boost railway efficiency
  • Panalpina expands perishables network into Germany
  • August: double digit air cargo growth again
  • Austria's first LNG fuelling station opens in Ennshafen
  • Seven new members for MAC
  • Rastatt: let's learn the lessons
  • Boettger Group scoops up Laabs
  • Per Christian Mørk takes on COO post at UECC
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches planned capital increase
  • Handover of 50th A400M
  • First fully autonomous rail trip in Western Australia
  • Maritime operating costs sinking further says Moore
  • Qatar Airways celebrates 20th anniversary
  • New CRM product for freight and shipping industries
  • Integrator picks new MD for Indian subcontinent

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Costly regulations may await shipping after El Faro
  • New anti-fouling product threatens to disrupt coatings industry
  • Libya's Benghazi port re-opens for business
  • Digital chartering platform launched with thousands of cargoes
  • Marine insurer warns of dangers for any port in a storm
  • D'Amico predicts tanker recovery next year and outlines growth strategy
  • Prioritise performance before automating, says Ardmore COO
  • Interocean books two Kamsarmaxes at Yangzijiang
  • Navios deal to buy into FSL Trust lapses without agreement
  • Surge in tanker demolitions in 2017

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Rastatt rail freight corridor reopens, but closure backlash still creating ripples
  • StreetScooter ramps-up production as demand grows for e-vehicles
  • China crackdown on quality of waste imports a blow to recycling sector
  • Analysis: CEVA may be flirting with M&A funded by a cash call
  • Etihad hires ex-Heathrow boss Tony Douglas to lead 'salvage' effort
  • Air freight in August sees double-digit growth continue
  • Global Logistic Properties moves into European logistics with Gazeley acquisition

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Austal wins Cape-class sustainent contract
  • J-ENG wins first 6UEC45LSE-C1 order
  • Envirocleanse inTank BWTS to be installed in capesize bulker
  • Evironmentalists says study shows IMO EEDI goals are too easy
  • VIDEO: DONG Energy changes its name to Ørsted
  • WinGD moves ahead on digitalization
  • USCG publishes report on El Faro sinking

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Indian state refiners step up US crude buy
    Emerging longhaul trade adds to tanker tonne mile demand
  • Handysize bulker earnings hold firm but Golden Week lull expected
    Average earnings still near three-and-a-half-year high
  • Euroseas reveals merger talks with Poseidon
    A US-listed fleet of more than 30 containerships could result if two Greek owners tie the knot
  • Last word: Man of many passions
    Football fan shipowner Evangelos Marinakis helps to launch a global drive for wider participation in sport
  • US crude exports and tanker fixtures hit new record in September
    VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions
  • Daily Briefing
    Lack of support from domestic owners overshadows Korean builders' prospects
  • Vessels are outpacing EEDI targets, study warns
    71% of containerships are ahead of 2025 targets
  • CSAV raising $280m via share issue to up Hapag-Lloyd stake
    Company aims to raise stake in Hapag-Lloyd to at least 25%
  • Rising Mozambique coal exports open new trades for bulkers
    Tonne-mile boost for capes from logistics developments in one of the world's poorest nations
  • Shipowners join managers in eyeing Cyprus cluster
    Island is becoming a more rounded hub
  • Mega-merger reminder of Cyprus' shipmanagement appeal
    Columbia Marlow unites two of the largest and oldest companies in island's shipmanagement community
  • Declining vessel supply growth key to dry bulk market uptrend, says MSI
    Net fleet growth is forecast at 15m dwt in 2017
  • El Faro's master mostly to blame for ship's demise, says US Coast Guard
    Vessel's owner criticised for failure to provide adequate support to the crew
  • Navios plan to buy FSL Trust stake falls through
    FSL Trust to continue with refinancing efforts in spite of scuppered deal with Navios
  • DP World mulls more port infrastructure projects in Africa
    Port operator to work on projects in Senegal and draw up trade and logistics plan for Mali
  • Why does shipbuilder Yangzijiang need more cash?
    On top of its adequate cash, the yard's recent funding from a share placement suggests M&A activity, but it may not...
  • Grimaldi eyes port and ferry acquisitions
    Italian group will concentrate on organic growth and fleet expansion while keeping watch for takeovers that complement its ro-ro activities, says Emanuele Grimaldi
  • Hard Brexit could jeopardise UK flag expansion plan, warns Emanuele Grimaldi
    Italian shipowner would put more ships on the register if UK exit terms from the EU are acceptable, but could...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • ELDs top stack of challenges for FMCSA nominee
  • Extended gate hours take effect at Houston's Bayport terminal
  • Trade deficits with China widen despite higher import demand
  • Shuttered Chinese factories have little room to clean up act
  • Savannah perishable volume triples on Wal-Mart rerouting
  • JNPT aims to expand reach via Wardha dry port
  • Shreyas expands fleet to meet Indian coastal demand
  • GLP storms into Europe with $2.8 billion acquisition
  • China-Europe rail, cold chain gain new visibility via tech

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Tanker owners counsel patience on recovery
    Clean tanker markets about half way through recovery thanks to drawdowns in inventories.
  • Capesize rates beg for more upside in values
    Current rates should lead to greater increases in asset values, as supply remains low and yard capacity is tight.
  • Swede agony for smart money
    New York banker diagnoses what disease might be ailing private equity firms stuck in shipping bets.
  • Easier money gone even if banks return
    Better conditions could lure lenders, but tougher government regulation is here to stay.
  • Gener8 Maritime sells veteran VLCC
    NYSE-quoted tanker owner tipped to have secured a firm price for Gener8 Poseidon.
  • DVB man confident in lender's future
    Talk of shareholding changes could be realised, but bank's place in shipping should not.
  • Aegean Marine names Yagerman new VP
    Long-time investment analyst lands in new role after tenure at JP Morgan Asset Management.
  • Ian El-Mokadem arrives at V.Group to head new team
    Ian El-Mokadem today arrived as chief executive of V.Group as the shipmanagement giant slotted its new management structure into place. Industry newcomer El-Mokadem was appointed this summer with his arrival seeing him take over the post from interim boss Hanne Sorens. In a statement, V.Group explained the ship management business will be led by Alastair Evitt in the east and Maurice Baker, who
  • Boxships leading energy efficiency race
    Green policy group says 71% of vessels already meeting IMO's 2025 EEDI target.
  • Seaspan plots notes offering to repay debt
    New York-quoted owner lines up new securities sale to pay back notes maturing next spring.
  • All UK anchor-handlers stand idle
    Owners heading for 'cruel winter' as spot ships unemployed in North Sea sector.
  • El Faro sinking caused by master's actions
    Decision to steer toward hurricane was cited as primary reason behind casualty, but owner also cited.
  • Oldendorff supramax sales chatter off the mark
    Talk around Unisea deal dies down but handysize has left German owner's fleet.
  • Three die of asphyxiation on bulker
    Crew suffocated by wood-preserving chemicals in hold at Oman port.
  • Crewman missing from Dutch cargoship
    Search fails to find Wagenborg seafarer lost off Quebec, Canada.
  • VLCC surplus clearing faster than forecast
    Signs of fourth quarter upturn in big tanker market, AXIA's Michael Pak says.
  • Tellurian fixes first LNG carrier
    Driftwood LNG developer kicks off its shipping and trading operations
  • Frederic Barnaud to quit GM&T at year-end
    Long serving head of Gazprom trading arm eyes new 'LNG adventures'
  • EOL reveals debt of $912m
    Restructuring Singapore offshore owner only has $2m of realisable assets.
  • Fincantieri plots Australian listing
    Italian shipbuilder heading to ASX if it wins new $27bn naval contract.
  • Golar closer to Hilli Episeyo finishing line
    Troim's plan coming together with FLNG unit set to leave Singapore later this month.
  • ITIC settles Turkey-Cyprus vessel dispute
    Insurer steps in after ship refused entry in Turkey due to Cypriot connections.
  • Varamar founder launches online fixing platform
    Alexander Varvarenko behind new chartering platform linking shipping and commodity worlds.
  • SAL Heavy launches marine projects venture
    German owner combining shipping and installation support work in new division.
  • AISSOT charters VLCC owned by Evangelos Marinakis
    New tanker venture takes in Capital Maritime vessel on long-term contract.
  • UECC poaches Mork from Hoegh Autoliners
    New COO was previously regional sales head at rival car carrier owner.
  • S&P deals set for healthy record in 2017, says Clarksons
    Ratio of trading sales to newbuilding orders a positive market indication, brokerage believes.
  • Tanker scrapping shows strong upturn
    Jump in number of tankers being demolished can't stop overall decline in scrapping.
  • Hyundai Mipo tipped to beat forecasts
    KB Securities says Korean yard's third quarter result boosted by rising orders.
  • Polarcus edges up ship utilisation
    Less transit time means more vessel use for Middle East seismic survey player.
  • Subsea 7, Schlumberger bag big LNG contract
    Ophir Energy deal for Golar FLNG vessel off Equatorial Guinea worth up to $300m.
  • Flex LNG strengthens with new CFO
    John Fredriksen-backed gas carrier company brings in Oystein Kalleklev from KNOT.
  • Modec seals Rang Dong FSO extension
    Japanese floater specialist sees Vietnam-based unit secure employment until 2025.
  • MacGregor moves head office to Singapore
    Marine equipment specialist latest to join wave of European maritime companies migrating east.
  • Yara tests zero emission autonomous boxship
    Norwegian government will pay one-third of newbuilding costs of full-scale version.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • USDOT looks to streamline environmental review process for multimodal projects
    The Deptartment of Transportation has issued revised guidelines that will act to streamline the environmental review process for multimodal...
  • Massport begins Boston Harbor Dredging Project
    Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has officially begun its $350 million Boston Harbor Dredging Project , as approved by the U.S. Army...
  • Congressional Dems file twin sleep disorder testing bills
    Congressional Democrats introduced legislation on Thursday that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to test train and comme...
  • PANYNJ sees all-time monthly cargo high in August
    The port's 631,404 TEUs handled this past August was 7.8 percent better than August 2016 volumes. The Port of New York and New Jersey set a...
  • Port of Baltimore sets fiscal year TEU, tonnage records
    In the first half of 2017, the Port of Baltimore handled 5.3 million tons of general cargo, more than the first half of any other calendar y...
  • MercuryGate adds analytics platform to TMS
    Transportation management software (TMS) provider MercuryGate International, Inc. on Monday unveiled a new embedded analytics platform call...
  • GLP to acquire Gazeley in $2.8b deal
    Industrial real estate developer Global Logistics Properties (GLP) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gazeley for approxima...
  • Navios Maritime term sheet with FSL Trust terminated
    Navios Maritime Holdings has failed to acquire a 51 percent controlling stake in Singapore's First Ship Least Trust (FSL Trust), FSL said i...
  • Richemont pays $334,800 for 'drug kingpin' sanctions violations
    New York-based luxury goods retailer Richemont North America has agreed to pay a $334,800 civil penalty to settle four violations of the Fo...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2017
  • Jones Act aside, sources see Puerto Rico problems by land, not sea
    US distributors and traders doubt the 10-day waiver of the Jones Act will be much benefit for Puerto Rico, saying the real issues holding up cargoes are the logistical nightmares and power failures on the island.
  • US law strengthening Russian sanctions needs clarity: EU official
    A new US sanctions law targeting Russia's energy sector has EU companies and lawmakers questioning the status of current and future crude oil and natural gas investments, according to an EU official.
  • EIA says July residual fuel oil exports to Panama down 31.8% on month
    US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 645,000 barrels in July, down 31.8% from June, Energy Information Administration data showed Monday.
  • Oil futures at crossroads following month-long rally
    A sharp pullback across the oil complex Monday raised the possibility of further price declines this month despite expectations for counterseasonal draws in US crude stocks and tightness in the distillate market.
  • NYMEX crude nears $50/b as selloff marks start to October
    Oil futures fell Monday on profit-taking as part of last month's rally was reversed, representing a bearish turn that will raise questions about where the next support levels may exist.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Crude probes downside further as bullish drivers slow
  • INTERVIEW: US sanctions against Iran would see grudging international compliance
    "Grudging compliance does not look like robust, immediate information sharing to support the enforcement of sanctions," Rosenber said.

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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.
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%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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
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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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
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
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› 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 accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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
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