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BRIEFS
October 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL adds another Asia-Europe sailing cancellation to three others
  • Maersk makes changes to transpacific services in October
  • 10,900-TEU CMA CGM newbuild loses propulsion in heavy seas off China
  • Seaspan takes delivery of 3rd 11,000-TEUer as bareboat charter to MSC
  • Oman Shipping to purchase first boxships in second-hand market
  • MPC Container Ships suffers H1 loss on back ship purchases
  • Hapag adds Mideast US$200-TEU peak season charge from October
  • India seeks to re-write GE's US$2.5 million locomotive contract
  • US rail volume up 1.6pc in penultimate week of September
  • Truckers rally against costly, and intrusive spy-in-the-cab law
  • B737-700 freighter convert makes debut with Alaska Air Cargo
  • KLM flies Dutch masterpieces from St Petersburg for Amsterdam show
  • Icing blamed for Cessna 208B bush plane crash in northern Ontario

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • An outlook on the global shipping environment
  • APL adds four new port calls to Asia-Europe services
  • BahriBunge Dry Bulk office inaugurated in Dubai
  • Dubai Maritime City Authority showcases enhanced technology for maritime sector
  • Hapag-Lloyd wins 'Deal of the Year' recognition for merger with UASC
  • MSC connects Asia & Red Sea in new dedicated service
  • World Container Index down
  • Continuing decline in coal imports to impact long term returns for port players with high concentration of coal cargo: ICRA
  • Cabinet apprised of MoU between India & Switzerland on technical cooperation in rail sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Felixstowe defends its corner
  • Trailer maker opens plant in Turkey
  • New logistics centre for Zufall
  • PESA: changes in Chavornay and Balerna
  • Logistics specialist expanding in Maghreb
  • KLM Cargo transports Dutch masterpieces
  • Ihatec funds earmarked for LHG
  • Upturn looming large
  • New machines lift heavy containers onto freight cars
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds Helsinki to pharma network
  • Seaspan puts price tag on public offering
  • Special departments formed at SAL
  • Orange World near Munich airport
  • Yet another box train between Europe and China
  • Canada scoops up Fiata's YIFFY award
  • ABC adds third weekly service to Munich
  • Africa Express Line refreshed

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • Clipper shakes up dry bulk set-up
  • India's Kandla Port renamed Deendayal Port
  • Keppel lands SBM Offshore FPSO Liza contract
  • Newcastle shipments rebound in September
  • PDZ has bunker suppliers' writs struck out
  • Vasi Shipping eyes expansion

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • Malaysia upgrades logistics infrastructure to support e-commerce ambitions
  • Unifeeder launches first retrofitted LNG-powered shortsea box ship
  • TOCcast special: Linking the supply chain - video interviews from Amsterdam
  • Guest blog: how blockchain can strengthen supply chain links
  • Adidas brings fast shoe revolution a step closer
  • London needs a freight commissioner as logistics demand grows, says industry
  • Air cargo growth continues, but IATA issues a warning
  • Amazon said to be testing delivery service to rival FedEx & UPS

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • Suez Canal Authority orders powerful cutter suction dredges
  • Corvus to supply ESS for two more PSV hybrid retrofits
  • TOTE Maritime San Juan terminal productivity now at 80%
  • WinGD approves use of Chevron Taro Special HT 100

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • Poseidon strikes deal to acquire up to seven vessels from Diana Containerships
    Greek owner follows merger talks with Euroseas with boxship deal worth up to $104m
  • Shipping faces fresh EU pressure on emissions
    EU Council to discuss shipping's role in ETS on Friday
  • Nigeria LNG wins tax case against Nimasa
    Dispute led to blockade of Nigerian LNG exports in 2013
  • Charo Coll takes International Salvage Union helm
    Boluda executive to seek stronger relationships for salvage trade association with shipowners and insurers
  • Banks can play comeback kids in ship finance if star aligns
    Traditional bank lending is retreating but the trend could be reversed if margins improve
  • Capesize experiencing renewed strength
    Fresh cargoes reportedly entering the market supporting rates
  • Neptune buys second supramax in new bulk play
    Greek car carrier specialist said to be paying $21.6m for Japanese-built two year-old
  • Despina Theodosiou named Wista International president
    Cypriot businesswoman and board member of Cyprus Shipping Chamber to take the helm of international lobby group
  • Reefer sector seeks to work its frozen assets
    Reefer shipping is turning a corner financially but still faces difficulties as it attempts to increase the range of services...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maritime more important than ever after Brexit, says Liam Fox
  • BP adds six to LNG shipping fleet
    New ships worth over $1bn being financed by KMarin and ICBC Leasing
  • The competitive consequences of Brexit
    The UK's decision to leave the EU will create an unparalleled burst of legal uncertainty
  • Show me the money: Second-quarter results
    After a dismal two years, box lines are back in the black
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Higher ship utilisation forecast for services to and from South America
  • Anti-corruption network reduces bribery incidents
    Multiple ship-to-shore transactions still leave masters exposed to unethical behaviour
  • Asian freight forwarders embrace online platform to facilitate trade services
    Platform to enhance trade compliance, cross border and business partner connection services within the industry
  • Rig sales to unlock cash flow for shipyards
    New entrants and firm oil prices speeding up process of rig sales, say analysts
  • China Merchants Port unit signs $6.9m IT development deal with Djibouti affiliate
    IT software and systems for the Djibouti Asset Company comprise network systems, closed circuit television, IT data centres and business...
  • Keppel Shipyard wins FPSO conversion deal from SBM Offshore
    Deal comes shortly after completion of floating liquefied natural gas project for Golar LNG

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • NY-NJ truckers warm to GCT Bayonne's appointment system
  • Snarled distribution networks hamper Puerto Rico relief
  • Virginia port gets $1.55 million for truck appointments
  • Cross-Gulf carrier adds second Florida-Mexico sailing
  • ILWU's supervisor unionizing push expands
  • Stop-gap for Santos truck congestion moves forward
  • Amid congestion, Bangladesh ports get $1.2 billion from India
  • Mundra port hits new productivity milestone

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • Maran, Tsakos ships win 'E-Zero' designation
    List of ships in US Coast Guard's extra tough compliance programme nearly doubles.
  • Tokyo Gas to rid LNG destination clauses
    Move by second largest global LNG buyer would spur LNG trading and shipping utilisation.
  • Eastern Pacific set to offload last VLCC
  • Putting digital words into action
  • Scorpio to benefit from keeping bankers happy
    Bulker owner will see generous advance ratio on new financing connected with Golden Ocean sextet
  • Gearbulk pulls plug on London operations after 24 years in UK
    Closure comes following changes in the wake of G2 Ocean deal with Grieg Star
  • Consolidation discourse goes beyond simple scale
    Consolidation has long been at work within stand-alone shipmanagement groups but a fuller portfolio and improved operating environment could prove just as vital
  • Banks, lessors, private equity create new business for some
    Changing financial backdrop has helped but the business is not for everybody
  • First shipmanagement flotation is 'just around the corner'
    Executives united on the belief a third-party manager will soon take IPO plunge with V.Group owner Advent anticipating capital markets demand for such a move
  • Shipmanagement healthy and coming of age
    Weak markets have helped drive business at a time when the sector is set to enter a third wave, executives believe
  • Cosco engineers 'firsts' in mega-boxships and VLOCs
  • Great interest for Statoil's VLGC tender
  • Tellurian talks vessels as it charters first LNG unit
    Emerging gas development company's marketing and trading chief Tarek Souki says Tellurian is taking a 'measured approach'
  • European hub bounces back with state by its side
    Cyprus' shipmanagement scene goes from strength to strength after near-death experience four years ago
  • Strategy tools for a shifting digital landscape
    With advances in digital technology a hot topic in the shipping industry, two shipmanagers tell TradeWinds the digital age needs to be embraced rather than feared
  • Floating oil storage falls as crude markets tighten
    Owners can no longer rely on storage play to 'tie up tonnage and buttress freight rates' as market structure shifts
  • Leading owners open up on 'business critical' relationship with managers
    Ardmore, Frontline, BW, Polembros and Pyxis discuss their relationships with third-party management specialists
  • Kassian Maritime trims fleet with panamax sale

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • WLS: Minimal capacity growth in major east-west trades during peak season
    WLS: Capacity stabilizes between second and third quarter 2017 This time last year, the shipping industry was thrown into disarray after So...
  • Port execs: Preparing next generation of leaders 'critical' to continued success
    The development of a young workforce that can take over the reins of the goods movement industry is critical to the industry's future, pane...
  • Amazon tests its own delivery service in U.S.
    Source: Hadrian/Shutterstock The service was introduced in U.S. West Coast states this year on a trial basis, and a broader rollout is plann...
  • Garbe Industrial Real Estate invests $281m in cold chain logistics properties
    Hamburg-based logistics and industrial real estate provider Garbe Industrial Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of 16 cold chain logistic...
  • OCEAN Alliance adds five feeder calls to the Mediterranean
    The OCEAN Alliance, the east-west ocean carrier vessel sharing agreement comprising COSCO Shipping, CMA CGM, APL, OOCL and Evergreen Line, ...
  • IATA: Airfreight volumes soar 12.1% in August
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed Wednesday that global airfreight demand in August increased 12.1 percent year-o...
  • Port of Virginia gains $1.55m FHWA grant
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding the Port of Virginia with a $1.55 million Advanced Transportation and Congestion Mana...
  • McKinney confirmed to lead new USDA trade post
    The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Ted McKinney to serve as the undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, a newly created pos...
  • Puerto Ricans slowly receiving supplies, aid after Hurricane Maria backlog
    Cargo and supplies are slowly filtering through Caribbean ports and into the most heavily damaged areas of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Mari...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2017
  • California increasingly reliant on foreign oil as it focuses on air quality: CEC
    The California state government's focus on air quality rather than energy security has led to the dramatic decrease in the state's oil production and an increased reliance on foreign oil, a California Energy Commission representative said Thursday.
  • US Gulf of Mexico operators prepare for Tropical Storm Nate
    US Gulf Coast oil and gas producers, refiners and terminal operators are preparing for Tropical Storm Nate by evacuating some platforms and closely monitoring onshore and offshore operations.
  • Aramco cuts Northwest Europe OSPs as US crude floods Europe
    Saudi Aramco cut official selling price differentials for November delivery into Northwest Europe this week, suggesting Saudi Arabia is unlikely to stand idly by as arbitrage barrels of WTI pour into the region from the US.
  • NYMEX RBOB pulls oil higher as focus on storm gathers
    NYMEX November RBOB led oil futures higher Thursday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate's projected landfall this weekend on the US Gulf Coast, raising concerns about possible refinery disruptions.
  • Bunker availability under pressure in East Med combined pressures: sources
    A tight bunker barge schedule at Piraeus, Greece, and a backlog at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiisk is putting pressure on access to bunker fuel in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially Istanbul, Turkey, sources said Thursday.
  • Bunker fuel availability at Novorossiisk tightens amid delayed deliveries
    Railway deliveries of bunker fuel from refineries to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk are being delayed, choking supply to ships, sources said Thursday.
  • Panama's August marine diesel sales rise 9.66% on year: AMP
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 24,078 mt in August, up 2,122 mt, or 9.66%, from 21,956 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Thursday.
  • Rotterdam RMK 500 fuel oil remains strong amid tight supply
    Rotterdam higher viscosity RMK 500 CST fuel oil has been holding close to its highest level since at least mid-2014 versus the better-quality RMG 380 CST fuel as a result of tight supply, traders said.
  • Norway investigates possible bunker sulfur cap breach
    The Norwegian Maritime Authority is investigating a possible breach of the 0.1% sulfur cap on marine fuels in the European emission control area, the organization said.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • ASIA FUEL OIL MOC: Fuel oil loadings in progress for 2.265 mil mt traded in Sep
  • Saudi Aramco signs oil-trading MOU with Russian Lukoil unit
  • TRADER NOTE: US' WFS appoints Stephen J. Gold to board of directors
  • Oil supply, demand divergence 'now broken': Saudi minister Falih
  • Navy to repair USS John S. McCain in Japan after collision off Singapore Coast
    John S. McCain collided with the Liberian-flagged tanker Alnic MC off the coast of Singapore on August 21.
  • FUTURES: Crude flat as markets dismiss record-high US crude exports
  • BP tanker additions to bolster efficiency of LNG cargo deliveries
    BP said the new tankers it will be adding to its fleet are more efficient than other vessels.

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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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