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BRIEFS
May 19, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies Asia-Americas rate hikes from June 1, June 15
  • Hamburg Sud ups rate from Asia to Canada west coast and all US ports
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy Shekou, Yantian, Da Chan Bay box weigh-in late fee
  • Evergreen Marine back in black as quarterly revenues soar 18.3pc
  • Panamax ship values jump on rising charter rates
  • DP World signs MOU with India to develop maritime infrastructure
  • Global Ports to boost capacity at St Petersburg to boost market share
  • Cyber crooks hit FedEx in global ransom grab that hits Windows OS
  • OECD sees stable growth in US, UK as German, Canadian GDP to accelerate
  • Solomon Islands envoy to EU leads band against shipping's CO2 emissions
  • E-commerce transforms technology that powers global supply chains
  • Singapore Changi Airport reopens terminal after fire extinguished
  • Budapest Airport cashes in on manufacturing boom with 21pc growth
  • India to develop air freight platform for domestic stakeholders
  • K+N's launches new Changi centre to expedite air freight processing

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Bahri & HHI MoU aims at deploying new & improved technology, harnessing data & insights
  • Global container traffic shows impressive growth in Q1 2017
  • Gulf Petrochem Group marks first-ever bunker supply by barge at Indian port
  • JNCH's special drive for clearance of drawback claims pending under brand rate
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on aluminium foil imports from China
  • APM Terminals Pipavav marks 1,000 days of safe operations
  • IAPH conference passes resolutions on role of ports in mitigating climate change, cyber security
  • Mansukh Mandaviya visits Kandla Port
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • China & ITC announce partnership to support Belt & Road initiative
  • Snowman Logistics' Q4 FY17 PAT at INR 3.62 cr.
  • Tariff value of various products revised

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Satisfactory growth
  • Chinese reefers arrive in Rotterdam
  • Transforming road transport to push Oman's growth
  • Flying Jaguars between Birmingham and Chicago
  • Breaking ground for new sorting centre
  • ICS pushing IMO on emissions reduction
  • New sales director at Renault Trucks (Switzerland)
  • Saudia Cargo shows how to keep it fresh
  • Pahnke appointed head of sales at TFG Transfracht
  • Preparing for growth in Maghreb countries
  • Med port range extended by Spliethoff
  • Sweden: unloading minerals at high speed
  • Fair winds and following seas for Finnlines in Q1
  • UK road haulage contract lands K+N net
  • Tiaca to support Indonesia's air cargo industry
  • Waco Pakistan member receives IAG award

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Iran's steps towards self-sufficiency overshadowed by elections
  • Jolly Nero master given 10-year prison sentence
  • Tanker Investments fixes two Suezmaxes to raise fixed-rate coverage
  • South Korean court invalidates DSME's reliquefaction patent
  • Stop-work order imposed on Samsung HI again after fire
  • Seoul to upgrade 10 ports
  • How LNG aggregators and traders impact fleet efficiency

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Forwarders hit out at carriers revisiting fuel surcharges - 'a ploy to raise rates'
  • Fears surface over potential for congestion at major UK-EU borders, post-Brexit
  • Pass the parcel: meeting the challenges of e-commerce fulfilment
  • Agility and innovation are vital for shippers seeking true supply chain visibility
  • Container carriers must focus on strategic issues to survive
  • Blockchain builds trust in shipping with 'single version of the truth'
  • US beef can now compete with Australian products in China

Marine Logweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • DSME LNG carriers to have GTT containment systems
  • Australia takes wraps off Naval Shipbuilding Plan
  • ABB solution handles EU MRV emissions reporting regs
  • Tidewater files Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions
  • Vigor wins $12.8 million T-AKE 14 contract
  • Harvey Gulf books long term contracts, grows fleet
  • Marinette Marine hosts LCS 19 keel laying ceremony

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Don't underestimate industry's C02 ambition
    MEPs fail to realise this is a global negotiation about the CO2 reduction pathway being taken by a global industry
  • Cape earnings down amid Chinese demand worries
    High iron ore stocks and steel mill shutdown in China point to fewer shipments
  • Transport industry failing to improve safety standards
    TT Club's Peregrine Storrs-Fox says lessons are not being learned from past insured losses
  • New ships help Teekay LNG Partners
    Master limited partnership secures financing to execute growth projects
  • Rickmers warns noteholders of collapse if no deal done
    No payout likely unless investors agree to planned restructuring
  • North P&I posts surplus despite Brexit headwinds
    Size of surplus shrinks as club hands back cash and Brexit takes a bite out of bond yields
  • Whisper it: Teekay Tankers and Tanker Investments could merge
    Merger would fortify both companies during this uncertain time of tanker market volatility
  • Newbuild delivery glut and tepid oil prices drag down Hafnia results
    Net profit nearly halved to $6m
  • Shipping companies highly vulnerable to cyber attacks
    Industry remains divided on merits of adopting cyber protection measures, making them susceptible to attacks, experts say
  • Tanker Investments expects 2017 fleet growth to drag down crude carrier market
    But vessel scrapping is expected to pick up in the near term amid weak spot rates and an ageing fleet
  • Qinhuangdao offloads box terminal stake to joint venture with Tianjin Port
    Group to receive about $81.2m for the stake transfer
  • Labour ministry issues partial stop-work order at SHI yard
    Move sparked by fire at facility and comes in wake of fatal crane accident
  • Indian naval forces thwart sea robbery attempt in Gulf of Aden
    Bulk carrier was en route to Port Said when it encountered would-be attackers
  • Happy in your work?
    Once, employers made seafarers pay for their own straw mattresses; today the issue of internet access for crew is becoming important in competition for the best seafarers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Largest ship to visit US East Coast highlights port infrastructure needs
  • Texas set to raise truck weight limits at ports
  • ILA criticizes NY-NJ port authority's rents for chassis depots
  • Tighter capacity, toll hikes to raise Russia truck rates
  • Damco shifts to river route for Bangladesh cargo
  • EU relaxes state port aid rules
  • China-Europe rail via Mongolia offers transit, cost savings
  • Radical shift in Asia sourcing pressures factories

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Teekay LNG scores sale-and-leaseback financing for quartet
    Analyst more confident in dividend after New York-listed shipowner secures $640m worth of financing for four newbuilding LNG carriers.
  • Skaugen wins refund from VW's MAN Diesel
    Norwegian owner sees arbitral tribune compel German company to pay around $15.5m in prolonged, bitter row.
  • The TW+ Quiz
    How much can you remember of the past months of TradeWinds news?
  • The little 'island blazing a trail for gas
    Roderick Craig discovers why a small island on Sweden's west coast is home to a cluster of fiercely independent owners pioneering a new generation of LNG-powered tankers
  • State of the Arc: Yamal's icebreaking LNG carriers
    Lucy Hine reports from onboard as the world's most advanced LNG carrier makes its maiden call on the Yamal Peninsula
  • Schulte's rising sons: Keeping it in the family
    The Schulte Group has survived 134 years as a family outfit, and Heinrich Schulte intends to keep it that way. Ian Lewis talks to the company patriarch and the sons he is entrusting with his legacy
  • El Faro: Countdown to catastrophe
    The sinking of the 40-year-old conro sparked the most detailed US casualty investigation in recent memory. Ahead of the release of the official reports, Eric Martin, who sat through the hearings and talked to the relatives of the crew, reveals the disturbing story of the doomed ship's last hours
  • Torm seeks 'belief' in products market for IPO to fly
    Jacob Meldgaard believes the tanker market still requires more positive conditions to support a successful US listing.
  • Private cash and public scrutiny put damper on US shipping IPOs
    There is more to the drought of shipping launches in the US than the poor performance of existing players amid turbulent markets. Other industries are avoiding the public route too
  • Euronav says $150m bond provides the 'right balance'
    Oversubscribed bond issue adds another pin to funding map with 'no pressure' to deploy the capital, says chief financial officer.
  • Credit Suisse loosens grip on Foresight tanker in US
  • Unibros emerges as buyer behind MR2 shopping spree
    Greek owner has purchased its first vessels since 2014 with triple buy as part of fleet renewal project
  • UK's Union Maritime to buy another MR tanker
  • Frontline and DHT governance spat in spotlight
  • European consolidation may need Far East help
    Ship finance lawyer believes Far East help needed to mid-size companies to a scale that will allow them to survive
  • 'Invest in disrupters not ships' - Seba
    Guru of disruption Tony Seba tells owners to 'put your money into companies like Google or Amazon' not more vessels
  • Shipping eyes co-ordinated cyber security to avoid tears
    IACS is making progress developing a set of maritime cyber crime standards
  • Japanese owners offer aid for Southeast Asian scrapyards
    Japanese Shipowners' Association provides support for JBU facility in Alang, India, with more aid to come - but one environmentalist group slams the country for its use of sites where workers are exposed to risks
  • Cosco scans globe for ship-finance partners
    Cosco Shipping raised eyebrows in Chinese shipfinance circles this week when it tapped a Norwegian financier to lead a major new shipping investment project and scout foreign partners.
  • Thoresen in mood for dry bulk buys
  • Rare LR3 tanker fixed by Aramco
  • VLCC sales may be turning point for big tanker market
    Buyers seek first-mover advantage in anticipation of higher prices later this year
  • Greeks and Cypriots reveal dry bulk purchases
    FCN Management, AM Nomikos and Cyprus Sea Lines snap up one bulker each in deals just made public
  • New online platform targets more S&P transparency
    VT Group's Hugo Sassen creates Shipboot and provides cyber room where brokers and owners can check tonnage availability.
  • Suezmax sales breathe new life into market
  • Nisshin sells kamsarmax bulker pair to CarVal
  • Goulandris' Hydroussa snaps up kamsarmax
  • Barska Plovidba chases replacement for scrap-bound ropax
  • Shipmanager revenues in Cyprus on way to recovery
  • Odfjell cancels LPG carriers after Nantong delays
  • Strong vegetable oil growth bodes well for small tankers
    A healthy rise in import levels after a sluggish period is expected to ease the oversupply faced by operators
  • Sinoceanic set to buy more secondhand containerships
  • Marenave lines up disposal of sole car carrier
  • J Lauritzen unveils strategy review after refinance boost
    Chief executive Mads Peter Zacho says process will see Danish owner decide where it should allocate its available resources
  • GulfMark and Tidewater chiefs to exit bankruptcy with equity
    Dilution blow for shareholders as US offshore vessel owners strike Chapter 11 deals with management incentives
  • Former Overseas Shipholding chief leaves with $3.2m severance package
  • China lessors narrow gap with banks
    Intense competition is bringing down the price of Chinese lease financing and increasing its efficiency, but not everybody is happy about the changing dynamic
  • Zero emissions electric future for elderly ferry
    Getting Turku's century-old commuter ferry fit for the 21st century meant a bespoke year-long design upgrade
  • Maersk Line expects $1bn boost from higher contractual rates
  • Positive port dynamics to give strength to Russian economy

American Shipperweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Executive Moves: YRC and Baltic Exchange
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock YRC Worldwide Inc. names chief financial officer, and the Baltic Exchange appoints chief commercial officer...
  • Canada's proposed Transportation Modernization Act
    The Canadian government unveiled its proposed Transportation Modernization Act, Bill C-49 , on Tuesday, sponsored by Minister of Transport ...
  • Injunction to block sale of Rickmers ships to Navios withdrawn
    A noteholder who was seeking to halt the sale of the fleet of Rickmers Maritime to Navios Maritime Partners has ended that effort, Rickmers...
  • Trump kicks off NAFTA renegotiation process
    The Trump administration sent a letter to Congress on Thursday signaling its intent to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement ...
  • Cargojet profits down 40% in Q1
    Canadian cargo airline Cargojet posted first quarter 2017 net earnings of $2.6 million Canadian (U.S. $1.91 million), down almost 40 percen...
  • Yang Ming charters two new 14,000-TEU ships
    Yang Ming will charter two new 14,000-TEU containerships named at a ceremony at CSBC Kaohsiung Shipyard on May 18, the company said in a st...
  • McAleenan: Trade industry has CBP's ear
    Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, speaking Wednesday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual Global...
  • Honeywell launches new shipment monitoring solution
    Industrial conglomerate Honeywell has launched a new shipment monitoring solution for high-value and perishable goods today, called Connect...
  • EU agri-food exports hit 5-year high in March
    The European Union saw agri-food export values in March 2017 jump 11.3 percent compared with the same 2016 period, according to recent data...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 18, 2017
  • Prompt low sulfur gasoil futures spread at parity amid NWE diesel demand
    The prompt spread has moved sharply upward over the last few weeks
  • ARA diesel, gasoil inventories down on narrow contango: PJK
    Total stocks for all oil products in the region were down 3.3% at 6.043 million mt.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Saudi government can live with $40/b oil price by 2020: finance minister
    "We would not really care much whether the price was $40/b, $45/b, $50/b, or $55/b at that time [by 2020]", Saudi finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said in a CNN interview.
  • Port of Rotterdam plans new bunker demand data system
    The port will seek to provide a breakdown in its future data of fuel oil demand by sulfur content and viscosity, Backers said.
  • FUTURES: Oil flat amid lack of fresh cues
  • TANKERS: Elektrans Group to expand global footprint, forge alliances
    Plans roadshow to showcase LNG bunkering for India's inland waterways
  • INTERVIEW: IMO's Hughes talks sulfur cap, quashes talk of a delay
    IMO to request ISO consider 0.50% fuel specifications
  • TANKERS: WAF VLCC rates soft due to weak China buying, slow Persian Gulf market
    The lower Chinese demand has placed downward pressure on Angolan differentials and made these barrels more attractive to European refiners.

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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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