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BRIEFS
September 12, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • New CMA CGM US$750/TEU rate from Asia-West Africa from October 15
  • Port tracker sees 2017 as bumper year for US imports nationwide
  • Piracy falls to its lowest levels since current records were kept
  • Bayonne Bridge raising 'risks west-to-east cargo shift'
  • Saudi's King Abdullah Red Sea port up 14pc in H1 to 821,694 TEU
  • MSC, Yang Ming to run weekly Med-Asia loops to beleaguered Qatar
  • Global Ports Investment suffers badly in half year results
  • Big truckers vs small as Congess backs spy-in-the-cab mandate
  • Hapag-Lloyd names new 10,000-TEUer at festive Peruvian ceremony
  • ALMC 30pc saving for early-bird discount on or before September 29
  • Airbus A350 sale to United signals big wide-body loss for Boeing
  • FAA doesn't know what it's got for its money: Inspector General
  • US insists on full screening of air cargo inbound from Turkey

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • AMTOI's new office inaugurated
  • CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt the largest ship ever to cross Panama Canal & call US East Coast
  • HMM signs formal contract with DSME for five VLCCs
  • New member of BAFFA Board of Directors
  • Panalpina completes acquisition of Air Connection
  • Training for port security drills in Nigeria
  • Adani APSEZ, Mundra & Tuna win 19 awards at VCCQC 2017
  • FIATA World Congress 2018 in Delhi to showcase Brand India
  • Global air freight demand sees double-digit growth in July
  • JBS Academy celebrates Teachers Day
  • Kerry Indev Logistics commences business relationship with Schaeffler Group
  • Qatar Airways Cargo recognised for achieving highest export tonnage out of Nepal
  • Imposition of countervailing duty on imports of stainless steel flat products from China will help Indian industry move towards 100 pc quality regime, says Union Steel Minister
  • SME Chamber of India celebrates Silver Jubilee with India SME Excellence Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Telematics for 6,000 freight cars in Sweden
  • Schwarzmüller growing strongly in Germany
  • Two companies receive fines for hazmat violations
  • K Line recognized for its sustainable policy
  • New efforts to improve Vietnam's rail infrastructure
  • Airsage announces new president and CEO
  • More capacity for Arvato
  • New direct Oslo - Far East service
  • Moving into the top bulk transport league
  • New warehouse/distribution director in New Jersey
  • MAF1 strengthens Genoa's IMT terminal
  • St Petersburg airport finds new investors
  • Forwarders join forces on UK-Africa transport routes
  • Port of Long Beach strong in August
  • CEO change at JF Hillebrand
  • New rail service between Poland and China
  • Port of Rotterdam's round table to balance container...

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • 'We can and must do more' to persuade women to take up maritime careers
  • Dubai plans to create council of maritime clusters
  • Dover MP questions EU capability to make Brexit customs deal
  • Integration set to change ship management requirements
  • Maersk Line energy split amid focus on digital
  • Hayes pledges to double the size of the UK ship register
  • Ausca Shipping books three Panamax vessels for six months
  • Unions plead for more support for STX O&S, Sungdong
  • Five dead, one injured in tanker fire at ASL Marine's Batam yard
  • Torben Janholt appointed Pioneer Marine's CEO
  • Britain will be 'best country for maritime business' post Brexit
  • First LNG-powered handysize bulker launched at Jinling

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Irma wreakes havoc in the Caribbean and threatens Florida's orange crop
  • Cosco seals €35m deal for 100% control of APMT box terminal at Zeebrugge
  • Best Q2 for container lines in two years as they eye a $10bn profit swing
  • Global trade rebounds despite Trump's protectionist threats
  • 350 'diplomatic' air cargo flights carried weapons to be used by terrorists
  • DHL doubles air freight capacity to Asia as demand grows for Norwegian salmon

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • LR launches type approval system for cyber enabled components
  • Silversea Cruises orders Silver Muse sister
  • ABS grants AIP for ready-to-convert FLNG hull design
  • USCG deployed electronic Aids to Navigation prior to Irma
  • New DESMI Ocean Guard BWMS: Small footprint, big performance
  • Prototype propeller produced by 3D printing
  • Wight Shipyard to build Loch Ness passenger catamaran
  • Vard wins order for expedition cruise ship
  • DONG Energy to build world's largest offshore wind farm
  • New guidance on reducing the risk of propulsion loss

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Dubai to launch global clusters group
    Newest international maritime grouping will look to transcend national and geographical interests
  • Shipmanagers should improve offerings based on individual strength
    Size alone is not enough for enlarged entities to become better, say senior executives
  • Preparing for the worst
    Consultancy encourages shipowners to build relationships with salvage services ahead of casualties
  • Hayes wants to go further and faster on shipping gender balance
    Minister wants to use the 2018 Year of Engineering to attract a young, diverse crowd into shipping
  • Don't bank on sulphur cap deadline roll back, experts warn
    Industry put on watch for huge headaches over availability of right grades in right ports
  • Concordia inks back-to-back charter for Stena Provence
    Product specialist seeks strategic alliances with oil majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Exclusive: Uncovering North Korea's clandestine seaborne fuel imports
  • Rotterdam stakeholders create intermodal action plan
    Port authority pledges €3m to improve inland container handling following months of disruptions
  • Big is beautiful for shipmanagers and shipowners
    Large firms are more financially capable of investing in required services and vessels
  • US box imports set new summer record
    But rates still bearish after early peak season while demand is predicted to slow from New Year
  • Cosco Shipping borrows $112m to finance ex-Golar LNG carrier
    Ten-year loan from Bocomm Hong Kong will replenish the vessel-owning company's working capital
  • Irma causes chaos at US ports and airports
    Terminals, airport and railways are closed across southern states in the storm's path.
  • Coping with chaos
    Haven't we learned enough from other disasters about the capabilities of the ships engaged in relief efforts?
  • Fincantieri inks $372m deal
    Shipbuilder will construct ultra-luxury cruise ship for Silversea
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $145m Brazil offshore deal
    Contract is for a floating production, storage and offloading facility in the Tupi field
  • Handysize bulker rates surge on Pacific trades
    Lack of bunker availability motivated charterers to move their vessels out of the Atlantic region, which resulted in muted activity
  • APMT to sell Zeebrugge box terminal stake to Cosco
    Deal will be worth approximately $42.1m
  • Government reconfirms plans to double size of UK Ship Register
    LISW marks start of a new campaign to attract more tonnage to the UK flag
  • JES scraps new business acquisition deal
    Company and sellers unable to reach an agreement on how to fulfill pre-conditions for the deal
  • K Line to introduce new investment management system
    Company plans to introduce its new data-based system in the 2017 fiscal year
  • Fire at ASL Marine yard in Batam claims five lives
    Incident occurred on a tanker being drydocked for repairs
  • Dry bulk market continues to rally
    Baltic index likely to rise to three-year high amid improved capesize market
  • US issues temporary waiver of Jones Act regulations
    Move to ease movement of petroleum products amid oil supply disruptions caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma
  • Korea Shipping Corporation signs 10-year COA with power company
    The contract is expected to generate roughly $4.43m in annual profits
  • NSB pivots to Asia
    Far East is future for German shipping company, argues Ponath

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Will trans-Pac carriers' Golden Week rate hikes stick?
  • Cosco takeover of Zeebrugge terminal latest Europe inroad
  • JNPT authorities weigh changes to speedy import scheme
  • Analysis: US economy ripe for intermodal growth
  • Analysts: Carriers profits up but overcapacity slows recovery
  • New equipment to help ease Chittagong port congestion
  • Rotterdam offers money for barge congestion solutions

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Golden Destiny adds to research and valuation desk
    Piraeus-based sales-and-purchase broker appoints newest lead to research desk as previous lead departs.
  • Damen rolls out first '3D printed' propeller
    Netherlands-based shipyard says new manufacturing technique has great potential.
  • Start-up broker aims to lower bunkers costs
    Venture fund-backed startup aims to bring economies of scale to help smaller fleets.
  • Bjorn Hojgaard: Maybe we are past peak shipping?
    Anglo-Eastern Univan chief looks to a world without fossil fuels for market share gains.
  • Cruise lines to resume trips in Irma's wake
    Cruise itineraries to restart over next two days, with plans to bring supplies to islands hit by Irma.
  • Norway AHTS rates rise as supply tightens
    Ships fixed at up to $29,000 per day in North Sea.
  • Rodsaether buys into Songa Bulk
    Oslo lawyer and board member makes first purchase of start-up's stock.
  • Cruiseship stocks backed despite storms
    SIG says US giants will shrug-off one-time effects of Harvey and Irma.
  • Sembcorp Marine seals $145m deal
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees Brazilian subsidiary win contract for FPSO hull carry over works.
  • Cosco expands in Europe with Belgian terminal
    APM Terminals sells out its Zeebrugge-based business to Chinese conglomerate for $42m.
  • MacGregor wins Teekay fleet deal
    Finnish-owned company to provide parts and maintenance to 115 ships over five years.
  • Vard secures expedition ship order
    Australian owner Coral contracts specialised cruiseship at Singapore yard.
  • Braemar: watch out for tech orders amid recovery
    Henry Curra cautious on viability of LNG-fuelled newbuilds at time of better outlook for key markets.
  • India jails 60 Somali pirates
    Court hands seven-year terms to men involved in attack on K Line boxship.
  • Concordia strikes one-year deal for tanker
    CEO Kim Ullman says he is pleased at vote of confidence from long-standing partner.
  • Silversea back for newbuild at Fincantieri
    Monaco-based owner spending $373m on ultra-luxury cruiseship in Italy.
  • Hayes pledges to double UK-flagged ships
    Transport minister outlines bold ambition for register as London International Shipping Week kicks off.
  • VSK wins deal for Russian icebreaker
    Insurer lands contract to insure Baltiysky Zavod newbuilding for $138m.
  • CNAF signs deal for fourth tanker
    Chinese state jet fuel group heading to Fujian Mawei for newbuilding.
  • Exmar plunges to first-half loss
    Belgian gas carrier owner hit by rising costs and falling revenue.
  • ASL Marine Batam yard fire kills five
    Initial investigations suggest fire at Indonesian facility started inside tanker's pump room.
  • PCL chased over "unpaid commission"
    Sri Lankan-based agency set for day in court over terminated brokerage agreement.
  • Harvey and Irma prompt Trump to waive Jones Act
    President says move is specifically tailored to transport of refined products in hurricane-affected areas.
  • Ship escapes clutches of Hurricane Irma
    US Coast Guard has confirmed the safety of an overdue freighter following Hurricane Irma.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • Trombino nominated to lead FHWA
    President Trump has nominated former Iowa Department of Transportation director Paul Trombino III to lead the Federal Highway Administratio...
  • FTZ group asks CBP to delay ACE status designation rollout
    The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to delay the planned Sept. 16 tr...
  • DHS issues rare Jones Act waiver for hurricane relief
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday approved a seven-day waiver of the Jones Act to expand the options for delivering ...
  • House rejects effort to delay ELD mandate
    The U.S. House of Representatives last Wednesday rejected an effort to delay the implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminis...
  • Maersk, blockchain providers take aim at maritime insurance industry
    Hardly a week goes by anymore without some news about blockchain in the supply chain. Blockchain projects and pilots are taking root in al...
  • Panalpina finalizes Air Connection acquisition
    Panalpina, a Basel, Switzerland-based international freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider, said last week that it finalized ...
  • Port of Virginia exports drop 11% in August
    The Port of Virginia handled a record 240,605 TEUs in August 2017, a 2.2 percent increase compared to the same period a year prior, but als...
  • Expeditors launches sensor-based logistics firm Cargo Signal
    Seattle-based global logistics and freight forwarding company Expeditors International is launching a new subsidiary, Cargo Signal, that's ...
  • HNA Group offers $1b for MPA Singapore warehousing arm
    Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has offered $1 billion for Singapore logistics and warehousing firm CWT Ltd., according to multiple news sou...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
  • USAC conditions ease, bunker suppliers ready to resume operations: sources
    "As for Jacksonville, we still haven't heard anything yet. We're ready to go and just waiting for the restrictions to be lifted," the source said.
  • Mexico's ports open after Hurricane Katia makes landfall at weekend
    The port's unloading terminals are offshore, making it impossible to unload fuel in severe weather conditions.
  • NuStar holds off on damage assessment of Caribbean terminal as Hurricane Jose looms
    "Our assessment of the terminal was put on hold as we were preparing for Hurricane Jose," Cho said.
  • TENDER DATA: Petroperu offers 220,000 barrels of high sulfur diesel for October
    The cargo will load October 15-19, to be narrowed by the buyer to a three-day window by October 10.
  • ANALYSIS: Full impact of Harvey likely felt in upcoming EIA data
    Crude prices under pressure from refinery closures. Loss of USGC supply difficult to replace
  • Panama's July marine diesel sales fall 8% on year: authority
    Diesel marine sales in Panama totaled 23,550 mt in July, down 2,013 mt, or 8%, from 25,563 mt in the year-ago month, Panama Maritime Authority data showed Monday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FEATURE: Freight rates up as Asia steps in to meet America oil products demand
    "The whole of South America and West Coast Mexico will have supplies from here and the market is very bullish for MRs," a chartering executive said.
  • Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Kazakhstan optimistic on 2018 crude fundamentals
    A possible extension of the oil output constraint deal beyond the first quarter of 2018 is possible.
  • Saudi Aramco receives VLCC at Okinawa terminal after increased storage capacity
    Saudi Aramco will be leasing a total of 14 storage tanks with a capacity of 100,000-kl each at the Okinawa terminal.
  • FUTURES: Crude rises on dip-buying after Irma sparks Friday plunge
  • Shell says transitioning to restart Deer Park, TX, complex
    The Deer Park complex has a 340,000 b/d refinery and chemical operation with an 836,000 mt/year steam cracker.
  • OIL FACTBOX: Industry braces for hurricanes Irma, Katia
    Both Mexico and Florida are dependent on waterborne fuel shipments to satisfy local gasoline demand, and the storms could disrupt loadings.

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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
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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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