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BRIEFS
July 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco's acquistion of OOCL is 'far from certain': Alphaliner
  • Hamburg a vital link in China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative
  • Spanish dockworkers end strike after striking deal with employers
  • Cyberattack on Maersk's global systems has knock-on effect on APMT Mumbai
  • Maersk expands in India with launch of new papaya service to Dubai
  • ICTSI Manila ready for peak season with operations moving in a 'healthy' pace
  • Hiab launches fast and easy new semi-automatic folding cranes
  • Dellner Dampers to supply parts for cranes built by ZPMC
  • SIA Cargo and port of Singapore clinch top accolades
  • New Customs declaration fallback service in place for UK airfreight
  • WFS wins 3-yr contract to handle Singapore Airlines' cargo in Stockholm
  • Cargolux adds Atlanta to US services from Zhengzhou in China

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Container shipping industry likely to achieve balance in supply & demand by 2020, says report
  • Hamburg Süd recognised as top ranked carrier by Agriculture Transportation Coalition in US
  • SM Line augmenting fleet, planning more services
  • Working group launches latest industry guidelines on cyber security
  • Operations at all APM Terminals' locations stabilised
  • Air cargo traffic seeing steady growth
  • Organised logistics players seen benefiting from GST
  • GST Master Class to be held on six days
  • Implementation of GST in Customs-24x7 Helpdesk at JNCH
  • Exim Club, Vadodara elects new office-bearers for 2017-18

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Insurers issue warning following murder of hostage crew members
  • UASC kept its financial cards close to its chest
  • Dry bulk fleet growth hits 27-month high in May
  • Second month of Qatar crisis looms
  • Seoul to revise tenders for dry bulk shipping companies
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to suspend PCTC-focused dock

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • OOCL now a target for CMA CGM following silence from Cosco?
  • New air freight index shows forwarders not so bullish on September volumes
  • Shipping industry overcapacity could disappear in two years - but only if...
  • VGM and more: improving container standards
  • WiseTech buys Brazilian logistics software rival Bysoft
  • Amazon's vision: delivery drone beehives in every city
  • Nicola Byrne becomes IEA's first female president
  • GEFCO appoints Emmanuel Delachambre to executive committee

Marine Logweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Wartsila waterjets to power Molslinjen high speed RoPax cat
  • ABS completes EU MRV emissions monitoring plan assessment
  • LNG fueled research ship to have MacGregor equipment
  • Bulgarian shipyard delivers first of three RAmparts 2700 tugs
  • Miura BWMS gets closer to USCG type approval
  • Austal Philippines launches 50 m Incat Crowther design cat
  • Industry group updates cyber security guidelines for ships
  • Hyundai Heavy in first HiMSEN engine licensing deal

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Despite increased scrapping, global containership capacity continues to surge
  • China coal worries put pressure on panamax bulkers
    Coal into India trade active in spot market in past week
  • Liquid fuels and the future of product tanker demand
    Headwinds for product tankers: IEA targets diesel-guzzling trucks, and Volvo kills the internal combustion engine
  • Chinese newbuilding prices go south again
    Buyer appetite for fresh bulker tonnage has declined in the second quarter, say shipbrokers
  • Baltic's LPG index heading below $20 for first time in 10 months
    Lack of cargoes leading to lacklustre summer for VLGCs
  • US soyabean exporters weigh up boxes over barges
    Outbound shipments of the commodity are rising, but the shift to containerisation is slow
  • Update to cyber guidelines raises deeper security questions
    Petya ransomware attack a wake-up call for entire shipping industry
  • Iran sets out bold port expansion plans
    Following the lifting of sanctions, country aims to become a gateway to Middle East and Central Asia
  • EU looking to IMO to impress
    Crucial European lawmakers in London split over IMO's performance at MEPC 71
  • China and India policy changes add to dry bulk market uncertainty
    New regulations in the coal market to reshape bulker demand
  • Vessel designs have become less efficient, say green pressure groups
    Standards need to be tightened to maintain the momentum of efficiency gains, say NGOs
  • Gulf crisis spills over into IMO
    Qatar slams Gulf states on the international stage demanding end to alleged convention violations
  • Time to appreciate the risks taken in salvage operations
    More transparency from all sides would be a welcome first step in determining what is needed to ensure the sector...
  • HHI to set up engine making facility with Saudi Aramco and Dussur
    Joint venture to develop the facility in the King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex at Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia
  • Economou and DryShips face lawsuit over share issuance
    Plaintiff seeks to prevent company from issuing new shares below a stated price
  • Piracy incidents fall to five-year low, IMB finds
    Co-operation between Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines lowers incidents around Philippines
  • Who killed LOF?
    Insurers have undermined the world's most famous salvage contract but are they also pummelling the salvage industry to the brink...
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Competition hotting up on Asia-Hawaii trade
  • HMM exit from LA terminal could herald more shake-ups
  • Trucker frustration with delays at NY-NJ's APM Terminal mounts
  • Boxes pile up at Santos as dredging woes deepen
  • Mexico, Canada prepare rules on trucker hours, ELDs
  • US maritime regulators urged to understand, track blockchain
  • Barges face longer delays at Antwerp and Rotterdam
  • DB Cargo shipping Volvos on China-Europe rail route
  • Hapag-Lloyd scores bond success
  • Global air cargo rally gains momentum
  • VTG expands European rail fleet with Nacco acquisition
  • CMA CGM expands India-Africa service rotation

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • US investor takes on Economou's DryShips
    Shareholder derivative lawsuit, which names Kalani as co-conspirator, aims at halting share offerings.
  • Eagle Bulk levers up with new term loan facility
    Lender syndicate takes as collateral nine Greenship Bulk Trust vessels that company acquired.
  • Alco Shipping crew reports abandonment
    Seafarers report increasing deprivation including lack of pay, food and medical care.
  • Yasa cools talk of ultramax bulker order at Yangzijiang
    Yasa Shipping is being linked to an order for bulkers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The Turkish owner, however, is dismissing the speculation. Industry sources say Yasa is ordering up to eight ultramaxes at the Singapore-listed yard for delivery in 2019. The deal would be for four firm vessels and four options. "Yasa has signed a letter of intent with Yangzijiang", claimed one market source. "Th
  • Petros Pappas takes the helm at UK Defence Club
    Directors of FD&D mutual choose shipowner experienced in high level litigation as chairman
  • Alfa Laval wins deal for ballast treatment gear
    Order for retrofit comes as owners may, or may not, face deadline on installing ballast kit.
  • Trafigura signs deal to take US crude at export dock
    Agreement to buy crude oil at export dock shows ongoing US export ramp-up.
  • Canada seizes tanker with Kurdish crude
    Italian owner Finaval and Vitol are caught in the middle of re-emerging tensions between Iraq and KRG.
  • FSL summons ex-CEO to appear in court
    Singapore-based firm orders former chief executive to court seven months after departure.
  • Spanish owners seek to stop the rot
    Controlled fleet set to rise to highest level in 32 years, but national flag shrinking.
  • Diana Containerships settles RBS loan
    Greek owner pays $85m of outstanding $128.9m through two new facilities with Diana Shipping and Addiewell.
  • Petrogress buys into Cypriot shipyard
    Piraeus tanker owner to invest in and expand F&T facility in Limassol.
  • P&O Ferries freight volumes at record levels
    First six months have outshone any in UK owner's modern history.
  • Fulford-Smith throws in towel on restaurant business
    Affinity (Shipping) founder and shipbroker Richard Fulford-Smith is exiting the restaurant and bar business after eight years, blaming inflation, spiralling business rates and the impact of the Brexit vote for a slowdown in trade. Three restaurants and bars in London - Dickie Fitz, The Lady Ottoline and Princess Victoria - owned and run by Fulford-Smith, Anna his wife and their associates under t
  • ITF and employers fail to reach pay deal
    Second round of discussions in Tokyo proves tough as union and owners set to meet later this year.
  • IMO moves toward ballast water extension
    Regulators set to rubber stamp deal that will give owners at least two more years before they have to fit treatment systems
  • AHTS rates jump in North Sea
    Charterers paying $10,000 more per day as supply tightens in Norway and UK.
  • EMGS pushes up ship utilisation
    Survey company employed one operational vessel for 85% of second quarter.
  • Maersk working towards 'full recovery'
    Danish conglomerate tries to keep cargo flowing with the minimum disruption following cyber-attack.
  • Monjasa: expanded Panana Canal boosting volumes
    Danish fuel supplier expects daily transits to increase further.
  • Cruiseship deck more polluted than London
    Channel 4 investigation finds extremely high levels of harmful particulates on P&O Cruises ship.
  • Fjord Line buys back $12m of bonds
    Norwegian ferry owner spends cash from new loan to retire earlier debt.
  • Fredriksen's DESS orders wellboat duo
    Joint venture with SolstadFarstad charters newbuilds to tycoon's Marine Harvest.
  • Volstad Maritime in restructuring deal
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner secures support from its lenders for bond redemption.
  • 'Deep crisis' as ABG loss hits $127m
    Heavily indebted Indian yard says shipbuilding operations have halted, but some repair continues.
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands notes issue to $511m
    German owner completes Luxembourg fundraiser to redeem earlier debt.
  • MPCC makes it ship number 13
    Oslo-listed owner continues expansion with deal for German container vessel.
  • Philippine troops find beheaded Vietnam sailors
    Bodies identified as those of two of five remaining crew from hijacked bulker.
  • SSA establishes new bunker body
    Trade association says move prompted by IMO sulphur cap and rising use of LNG as fuel.
  • Oldendorff launches Vietnam coal-transshipment hub
    German bulker giant expands its transshipping operation with new facility in Asia.
  • SITC eyes return to newbuilding sector
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner looking for up to four new feeder ships, as analyst upgrades stock.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • UPS can now use golf carts for deliveries in Kentucky
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) can now use golf carts to deliver packages in Kentucky, thanks to a new state law allowing delivery driver...
  • Cargolux expands service to Ecuador
    Cargolux Airlines, a Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier, on July 2 began offering four scheduled weekly flights to and from the capital cit...
  • WiseTech strikes deal to buy Bysoft
    Australia-based logistics enterprise software provider WiseTech Global reached a deal to acquire Bysoft Solucoes em Sistemas Para Comercio ...
  • Rhenus acquires Australian freight forwarder
    German third-party logistics provider Rhenus Logistics signed an agreement on June 16 to buy Australian freight forwarding company O'Brien ...
  • EU, Japan nearing agreement on trade deal
    The European Union appears to be closing in on a new free trade agreement with Japan. EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström was in Tokyo...
  • IATA: Air cargo volumes jump 12.7% in May
    Global demand for air cargo in May 2017 surged 12.7 percent compared with the same month a year ago, surpassed the 8.7 percent growth recor...
  • Seaspan continues discussion on Wang's future
    Containership leasing giant Seaspan Corp. is continuing discussions surrounding the employment agreement modifications for Chief Executive ...
  • NTSB blames fiery 2015 BNSF crash on deferred track work
    The probable cause a fiery derailment of a BNSF ethanol train on Sept. 19, 2015 near Lesterville, S.D., was deferred track maintenance, acc...
  • American adds cold capacity for pharma at Heathrow
    American Airlines Cargo has opened a new temperature-controlled room at its cargo facility in the London-Heathrow Airport that is aimed at ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 5, 2017
  • Analysts mystified as comments by Russia's Novak send oil complex tumbling
    ICE September Brent settled $1.82 lower at $47.79/b Wednesday, while prompt NYMEX August crude fell $1.94 to settle at $45.13/b.
  • Med-North HSFO spread at 11-week low on strong selling: sources
  • UPDATE: Qatar rejects Saudi-led demands, awaits new measures
    - Saudi Arabia and allies meet in Cairo to discuss response - Qatar preparing for long-term isolation - Foreign minister confirms Qatar will not close Dolphin pipeline
  • Black Sea bunker market poised for some support from harvest season
    Harvest season traditionally ramps up through July and is at its peak in August-September.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Istanbul bunker premium over CIF Med cargoes hits five-week high
    Bunker market conditions at Istanbul were steady Monday and Tuesday, with reasonable demand and availability.
  • Lanka Marine Services puts first double-hulled bunker barge into service
    Barge's delivery rate of 700 mt/hour will cater to growing trend towards larger parcel sizes.
  • Russia's Gazpromneft-Lubricants eyes marine lubes growth in Caspian Sea ports
    "The Caspian Sea is a promising region with a great potential, and we plan to increase our presence in the area in the nearest future," company's head head of marine lube oils business said.
  • Russia, China step up gas projects, oil partnership as Xi visits Moscow
    - Gazprom, CNPC agree first gas flow via Power of Siberia for Dec 2019- Rosneft, CEFC sign strategic cooperation agreement

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
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
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
PORTS
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
MARITIME SERVICES
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
SHIPPING
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
PORTS
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
SHIPPING
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
ACCIDENTS
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
PORTS
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
SHIPPING
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
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Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
PORTS
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
CRUISES
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
PORTS
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
EDUCATION
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
LOGISTICS
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
OFFSHORE
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
MEETINGS
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
MEETINGS
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
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
PORTS
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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