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July 28, 2017

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HMM's Asia-US west coast volumes soar 77pc yoy Diana Containerships swings back to the black with Q2 profit of US$36m Yangtze River Delta home to 5 of world's top 100 ports TransContainer's H1 volume rises 18.7pc yoy to 860,000 TEU CMA CGM signs agreement with Cameroon's Port of Kribi Philly Shipyard signs LOI to build up to 4 box ships for USWC-Hawaii trade Growth rate of US freight volumes hauled by truck to accelerate until 2023: ATA GOP congressman seeks delay for federal spy-in-the cab mandate Maritime HR & Crew Management Europe conference comes to London in October Asia Pacific Airlines keep up strong air cargo demand in June: AAPA figures show US$54m project to upgrade NY's LaGuardia Airport runway to start in August UK to develop new aviation strategy to remove barriers to trade

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JULY 27, 2017
Container liner profitability projected to surge this year DCI disinvestment being considered India has a rigorous cargo vessel inspection regime SCI actively participates in Mumbai PSUs TOLIC meeting Coal imports down Efforts on to develop Chabahar Port CONCOR's regular rail service from ICD-Jakhwada to Mundra & Pipavav ports to now commence on Aug. 22 Nitin Gadkari lays emphasis on developing ideal Model Concession Agreement Separate logistics unit for exporters Codex standards for spices adopted Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner

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"Alliances come first"

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JULY 27, 2017
France to take STX France under state control European Commission orders France and Belgium to end port tax exemptions OOCL reveals latest box ship behemoth Cost-cutting returns Samsung HI to profit Abu Dhabi Ports eyes IPO Why COSCO's acquisition of OOCL is a prize catch Seoul to re-open Hyundai HI's Gunsan yard Singapore High Court orders EMAS subsidiary to wind up HMM needs USD9 billion for fleet expansion and acquisitions, says consultant

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JULY 27, 2017
Frustrated shippers say there's no end in sight to barge congestion at ports French and Belgian corporation tax exemption for ports must end, rules EC 'Biggest lines get the best deals' in a depressed containership charter market XPO Logistics finds a new president of transportation for North America Air cargo slowdown puts a dent in Etihad financial performance for 2016 Three things every shipper should know about cyber security Fake news is seeping into all corners of business

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JULY 27, 2017
France to temporarily nationalize Saint-Nazaire shipyards Brookfield makes big investment in Teekay Offshore Partners Horizon Shipbuilding and MJP sign sales and service agreement Kirby Corporation eyes future inland marine acquisitions VIDEO: Peace Boat's Ecoship project moves ahead France's first wind farm to feature floating wind turbines Matson introduces direct service between Honolulu and Marshalls Philly Shipyard delivers another LNG-ready Jones Act tanker

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JULY 27, 2017
GasLog Partners increases distribution Owner of 11 LNG carriers reports record revenue for second quarter Navios Partners buys two more bulkers Latest brace continues fleet renewal spree as revenues increase European Commission demands end to port tax perks in France and Belgium Countries are in breach of EU state aid rules Moscow clears NCSP of monopoly allegations Russian port operator wins out in case concerning inflated transhipment tariffs Finnlines extends record profit run Ro-ro operator's half-year results rise by 16% Teekay Offshore gets a new majority partner and orders two shuttle tankers Strategic partnership with Brookfield Business emphasises business growth at the expense of increasing cash distribution SHI posts $25.7m second-quarter profits South Korean shipbuilding giant emerges from heavy losses in the year-ago period as market conditions improve Korea must study politics as well as economics Discussion of Busan port's strategies must not be deaf to the suggestion that foreign investment can be to Korea's benefit. SIPG to issue $1bn bonds Company's largest ever overseas issuance is no surprise as it has been active with business development, SIPG official says French-Chinese consortium inks deal for Cameroon port CMA CGM, Bolloré and CHEC sign 25-year Kribi Container Terminal concession The easy way out Suicide has become the most common cause of seafarers' deaths. Now the ITF Seafarers' Trust hopes to throw more light... China's CSIC to launch debt-to-equity swap Investors include China's largest manager of non-performing assets Noble Group warns of $1.8bn losses and announces workforce cull Commodities trader is also selling North America Gas & Power unit and looking for buyer for global oil trading business Scrubbers a good option for bulkers to comply with sulphur cap, MOL says Availability of low sulphur fuel at distant ports remains a major concern Daily Briefing Improving Safe Bulkers declares option to repurchase two kamsarmaxes Move will save $4.8m per year in bareboat hire to Chinese bank

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JULY 27, 2017
Crowley introduces door-to-door parcel service to Cuba Chicago drayage drivers' unpaid tolls cost shippers Mexican truckers plead for crack down on cargo theft surge Gulf resin exports face heavy-container surcharge New ways to reduce container booking no-shows emerge Panama Canal wins back traffic lost to Suez Canal EU outlaws tax breaks for Belgian, French ports Portland asking hard questions on future in containers Storms disrupt Mundra intermodal rail services Finnlines' run of record profits continues

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JULY 27, 2017
Safe, eschewing newbuilds, mulls S&P market entry But New York-listed bulker owner needs better spot rates before it will bite. GasLog sees US LNG pushing new charters Chief executive says wave of new US liquefaction will be key for customers to enter long-term contracts. Distributions outlook bleak for Teekay Offshore Teekay executives explain near-term focus and why investor Brookfield is poised for even bigger stake. Kirby looks for bottom-of-cycle acquisitions Chief executive says sellers still remain resistant, but pressure is building as downturn continues. DryShips expands board with two directors Athens-based shipowner boosts board with appointment of CFO and an Ocean Rig employee. Grounded Diana bulker suffers damage to hull A Diana Shipping panamax bulker has been damaged after grounding in Indonesia. New York-listed Diana says the 76,400-dwt Melite (built 2004), which is on charter to Unipec Global Commodities, has been "temporarily disrupted" following the incident in Pulau Laut. The owner says the crew is safe and no pollution has occurred. "It appears that the vessel has suffered damage to her hull resulting f Tanker buy continues Salmar's expansion Greece's Salmar Shipping is continuing its slow but steady expansion drive, returning its fleet to the size it was about 10 years ago. Director Steve Salonitis confirms the purchase of the 20,000-dwt chemical tanker Pine Galaxy (built 2004), which changed hands ear'lier this month. Salonitis declines to comment on the price, citing confidentiality agreements, but Japanese interests are said to h Klaveness forges Knutsen alliance for LNG newbuild Klaveness Marine of Norway has entered into a joint venture with a 180,000-cbm LNG newbuilding ordered by Haugesund-based Knutsen OAS earlier this year. The Tom Erik Klaveness-controlled company is taking a 46% stake in the vessel that is fixed long term from Spanish utility firm Endesa from delivery in 2020. Klaveness Marine managing director Jon Chr Syvertsen will have a 4% stake in the shi Ultrabulk Singapore wins soft newbuild funding Government-backed Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is teaming up with France's BNP Paribas to offer joint funding for an Ultrabulk handysize order at Imabari Shipbuilding. The $28.3m funding is being provided to Ultrabulk Singapore to cover two 38,000-dwt bulkers. Government-backed export funding is generally regarded as financially advantageous compared with commercial terms. Ul Third VLCC purchase in a year for Nathalin Thai tanker owner Nathalin has bought its third VLCC in the past 12 months, acquiring the 301,000-dwt Tsurusaki (built 2002) from NYK Line for an undisclosed sum. VesselsValue puts a market value of $22.75m on the ship. Sources at Nathalin confirm the purchase but are unable to shed light on any employment the company has lined up for the vessel. Nathalin is Thailand's largest tanker owner, wit Budget plan takes swipe at Jones Act Influential group of conservative Republicans seeks to roll back US cabotage law in budget proposal, though success is not expected to be likely Bergshav posts $1.8m pre-tax deficit as red sums continue Grimstad-based shipowner Bergshav ran up another year of red figures, according to the company's annual report. Privately owned Bergshav Holding logged a pre-tax loss of NOK 14m ($1.8m) compared with a NOK 7m loss in 2015. The company typically fixes out its tankers on time charters. In February, the 107,000-dwt Bergina (built 2007) was reported fixed to Penfield for two years at $16,500 per da SteelShips sells 20-year-old handymax SteelShips, which maintains offices in Piraeus and New York, has shed a 20-year-old bulker. Market sources say the 48,200-dwt Steel Integrity (built 1997) was sold for further trading for $4m - around $300,000 more than VesselsValue estimates the Oshima-built ship to be worth. SteelShips purchased the vessel in 2013 as the Juergen Schulte. TradeWinds reported that the vessel changed hands fo Experts warn tanker earnings face a long road to recovery Spate of new orders and Opec's moves add to lower spot rate forecasts Jebsen sinks to hefty loss of $44m in 2016 Bergen-based owner Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi recorded a hefty loss last year, according to figures now publicly available. The privately owned and diversified company logged a $44m loss in 2016, compared with a $32.3m profit one year earlier. Operating revenues fell from $384.2m to $317.4m year on year. Jebsen has a largely modern fleet of 22 tankers and bulkers from 110,000 dwt to 1 Torm back in buying mode with MR resale purchases Four-ship deal fits company's strategy of counter-cyclical growth but identity of latest additions is less clear cut Fredriksen sells last tanker built before 2000 Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen has sold his last tanker built before 2000. The Hyundai Heavy Industries-built 153,000-dwt Front Ardenne (built 1997) has been sold for slightly less than $9m for further trading to a Chinese buyer, which is $500,000 more than its scrap value. The ship is owned by Fredriksen's ship investment vehicle Ship Finance International (SFI), which had the ship on ch AM Nomikos carries out asset play on handysize unit Greek owner AM Nomikos appears to be conducting an asset play deal on a 13-year-old handysize bulker it bought in July last year. The Hakodate Shipyard-built, 31,000-dwt Ephesos III (built 2004) has been sold to Manta Denizcilik of Turkey for $6.75m, sources say. AM Nomikos declined to comment and Manta did not respond to a request for comment by the time TradeWinds went to press. VesselsValue Pioneering XDF engine-fitted LNG carrier set for delivery from SHI today Another piece of LNG history is being made this week with the delivery of the first LNG carrier newbuilding to be fitted with a low-pressure gas-injection XDF propulsion system. The 180,000-cbm SK Audace, which is jointly owned by South Korean owner SK Shipping and Japanese trader Marubeni, was named last week at Samsung Heavy Industries and is scheduled to be delivered today. The SK Audace is f Shell nears deal on sale of G-class LNG carriers Steam-driven duo secured by a buyer as market waits to hear pricing details that could set tone for future deals Giant Prelude FLNG readies for hook-up off Australian coast Shell's huge $12bn-plus Prelude FLNG has arrived at its hook-up location off northwest Australia, with the energy major indicating it will be in production by next year. According to data from Oslo's Eikland Energy and iGIS/LNG, the floating LNG (FLNG) production unit arrived at its designated site 475 kilometres (295 miles) northeast of Broome on Tuesday. The 600,000-tonne unit - the largest f Supply driver to prolong boxship market cascade More bigger ships set to be ordered due to industry commoditisation, forecasts MSI Arc7 owners debate ice trials with DSME Shipowners building the remaining 14 specialised Arc7 ice-breaking LNG carriers for Russia's commissioning Yamal LNG project are engaged in fresh talks with South Korean yard DSME over the ice trials planned for their vessels. Sources say the second Arc7 unit, Dynagas and partner Sinotrans' 172,600-cbm Boris Vilkitsky, is due to leave DSME's shipyard at the end of August if the owner requires the Asian buyers go on hunt for more bargain mid-size deals Seemingly unwanted since the introduction of larger tonnage on mainline routes, mid-sized panamax boxships are piquing the interest of players in Asia who are looking for a cost-effective way to scale up their regional tonnage capacity. Shell LNGBV poised for European debut An LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV) newbuilding contracted by Shell arrived in Europe early this week. As TradeWinds went to press, ship tracking data showed the 6,500-cbm Cardissa heading for its new home port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, where it will be based at the Gate LNG terminal. The Cardissa left STX Offshore & Shipbuilding's yard in South Korea in early June, slightly later than planned. Log-In might spend cancellation payout on more vessels Brazilian owner studies further acquisitions after axing newbuilding orders Maersk snares newbuilding pair on long-term charter Liner giant has purchase option on Chinese-built sub-panamaxes Mehrotra resumes war of words with Scorpio Deutsche Bank analyst criticises 'ridiculous' decision to end repayment holiday US equity's irrational investments delay oil recovery US private-equity investors are pushing shale growth and this has "spooked the oil markets" into thinking incorrectly that oil inventories will remain high, says Schlumberger chief executive Paal Kibsgaard. This perception, created by US investors chasing short-term gains, is actually preventing the markets recovering and the oil price from rising, he says. Kibsgaard expects "clear reductions" i More jack-ups back to work but on shorter contracts New work for offshore jack-ups appears to be picking up steam, although negotiations are taking longer and contract durations are getting shorter, according to analyst Rystad Energy. Contracting activity jumped by 35% in the first two quarters of 2017 above the first half of last year. Rystad says 58 contracts in the first six months of this year compares with 43 for the corresponding period in Saipem faces slump in offshore work Italian subsea contractor Saipem has trimmed its revenue guidance by 5% for the year because of limited new contracts in the offshore sector. The Milan-listed company says it won €2.08bn ($2.42bn) of contracts in the first half, compared with '3.3bn in the same 'period last year. This is partly 'related to reduced work for its 'offshore drilling fleet and falling volumes in offshore 'engineering C Star owner denies ship will block rescue of migrants UK-based shipowner attempts to justify chartering out a vessel to right-wing activists determined to stop refugee flow from Africa to Europe Cash-rich Hydra set to return funds as P&I clubs' claims fall Windfall distribution to avert risk that cash held in captive reinsurer will not qualify under Solvency II Analysts underwhelmed by ballast water deadline delay Equity analysts are reacting largely with yawns to the International Maritime Organization's two-year delay to the timetable to fit ballast water treatment systems. Analysts consulted by TradeWinds generally said they had not expected the ballast 'requirements to be much of a game-changer to begin with, so the delay should have minimal impact. Some observers have suggested that the relaxed time Mega containerships sail into Steamship Mutual Club Steamship Mutual seems to be developing a new speciality - mega-containerships - to add to an established position as a club of choice for many cruiseship owners. The club added the 21,413-teu OOCL Hong Kong (built 2017) to the portfolio of insured vessels earlier this year as the biggest boxship yet afloat was delivered from a South Korean shipyard. Leviathans from Mediterranean Shipping Co and Suezmaxes gain favour in eastbound fuel oil market Traditional VLCC voyages being snapped up by smaller tankers due to Middle East demand ACX Crystal repairs complete as accident probe continues The containership that hit the US guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald off Japan last month killing seven navy sailors is sailing again after repairs were completed this week. A statement from the vessel's owner, Daiichi Invest, said: "Repairs to the containership ACX Crystal, that was in collision with the USS Fitzgerald, have been completed and safety inspection undertaken by the vessel's cl Steamship owners set to benefit from success dividend Return of premium in prospect as good times continue for the protection-and-indemnity club Big cruiseships in danger of becoming white elephants The Australian port of Sydney is facing a problem: it cannot cope with the increasing number of ever larger cruiseships that want to visit or make it a home port. Several years ago, the authorities overseeing Sydney Harbour thought they had a solution to the congestion when they built a new cruise terminal at White Bay. But many of the ships are too big to sail under Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Lomar confident of Kea Trader refloat in Pacific Greek owner Lomar Shipping believes it will be able to refloat the 2,194-teu containership Kea Trader (built 2017) despite what looks like a protracted salvage operation. The boxship, which was delivered this year, has already run aground on Durand Reef in the Pacific for more than two weeks as salvage company Ardent begins the job of removing fuel and lube oils. Although the Kea Trader grounded Rerun for Varun tanker after buyer defaults August auction date planned for aframax Amba Bhavanee. Costamare expected to stay on boxship acquisition path Analysts expect New York-listed containership owner to chase down 'opportunistic acquisitions' Seadrill in serious talks with investors over restructuring John Fredriksen's Seadrill remains likely to restructure under Chapter 11 having pushed forward a key deadline to get a deal in place. Seadrill nudged the restructuring date forward to 12 September which analysts believe will be the last extension given a looming bond deadline. The driller says it is in advanced discussions with third party and related party investors plus its lenders over a com Cargill linked to order for up to six bulker newbuilds Commodities giant remains quiet on talk it has teamed up with Japanese partner to dabble in asset play again Broker Winmar delivers strong annual results The small sale-and-purchase broker Winmar continues to deliver strong results. Winmar's annual report for 2016, which just has been made publicly available, shows that the Oslo-based firm last year logged a pre-tax profit of NOK 7m ($870,000), albeit lower than the NOK 17m profit in 2015. Galbraith's opens doors in Oslo with Winje and ABG Sundal Collier on board Revenues totalled NOK 16m, dow Eurotankers sends aframax to Bangladesh for $6.2m Eurotankers of Greece is selling a 24-year-old tanker for demolition. Sources say the 93,000-dwt Genie (built 1993) has gone to Bangladesh for $380 per ldt, or $6.2m. The Greek owner bought the ship as Pink Sands for $11.75m in October 2010. In March, Eurotankers sold the 72,000-dwt bulker Mar (built 1997) for demolition to Bangladesh for $356 per ldt. The company is listed with a fleet of 16 s First Yamal LNG ship lines up for NSR spot voyage The Christophe de Margerie is due to load a cargo at Norway's Snohvit LNG plant in the next few days for shipment through the Arctic sea route to Asia Fednav and Oldendorff tied to Japan newbuilding talks Operators said to be sounding out trading houses and shipyards on bulker projects Tanker trade may face US ban on Venezuela oil imports Trade flows may be upset if US bans Venezuelan oil. But increased volatility may be boost to seaborne trade. Boxship deal could be seventh heaven for Tufton Seven ships bought from Hartmann for $50m could be worth more than double that figure by 2020 DSD renews fleet with order for up to four MR tankers Deal for two firm ships and two options at Vietnam yard could be worth $128m Shinyo tied to Sinokor capesize as it expands fleet Fred Cheng-led Shinyo International continues to target the capesize market as it rebuilds its fleet. The company is now being linked to the Namura-built, 176,000-dwt North Trader (built 2006). It is understood to be tied up on subjects for $17.2m from Sinokor Merchant Marine (SMM), which purchased the ship less than a year ago for $14.5m. The price is close to expectations. Some brokers contin Navig8 hit by value breach on leasebacks Owner working with CSSC to resolve shortfall on eight LR2 tankers, but it is not expected to affect the pending combination with Scorpio German owners optimistic due to improved vessel utilisation Hopes that maritime economy has hit rock bottom are a good sign for the industry US investor facing end game in DryShips lawsuit Plaintiff fails to meet judge's threshold for blocking future sales to Kalani. Victory Cruise doubles fleet with sistership purchase US-based cruise operator Victory Cruise Lines has revealed that it has acquired the 5,000-gross-ton (gt) cruiseship Sea Discoverer (built 2004) from Denmark's Clipper Group. The deal is structured so that ownership of the vessel will be transferred to Victory II Partners, an entity owned by three European private investors, including Copenhagen-based adventure-travel specialist Albatros Travel. N Cido to trim bulker fleet by offloading panamax duo Cido Shipping, which appears to be cutting its bulker fleet, is seeking to sell two 'Oshima-built panamaxes that have been in its fleet since new. The 82,300-dwt Fortune Iris (built 2009) has left Hamburg, Germany, for Ust-Luga in western Russia, where it is expected to arrive late this week. Sources suggest it could fetch $15m. The vessel was reportedly 'ordered in 2004 for $40m, so it does not Diana lands better rate from Glencore Greek bulker owner secures another pay rise as it charters out 2009-built kamsarmax. Teekay stocks fly as Brookfield deal branded 'a major win' Arrival of new investor sends Teekay Offshore and Teekay Corp equities into orbit before reality brought them back to Earth. GasLog Partners sees small miss in profit LNG shipping partnership sees costs eat into earnings, but it continues to hike dividends. Navios companies continue 2017 cross-sector growth spurt Newly-listed Navios Container eyes "unique opportunity," while Navios Partners adds two extra bulkers. Wison delivers Exmar's FLNG unit Chinese financing enables final completion of unfixed LNG floater Europe opposes French and Belgian port perks Commissioner Margrethe Vestager says tax exemptions for key European hubs "must be removed". Sembcorp Marine sees profit slump SGX-quoted rig builder points to upturn in activity but offshore recovery still some way off. Kirby Corp confident despite drop in earnings US tug owner says it will emerge larger from "one of the most sever downturns in the past three decades". Finnlines books 'strong' second quarter profit Chief executive Emanuele Grimaldi content with 10% rise in bottom line. Samsung Heavy net profit beats estimates Korean shipyard delivers positive result in the second quarter despite smaller-than-expected operating figures. Fearnley Securities downgrades AP Moller-Maersk Revised rating comes amid optimistic full-year consensus forecasts for Maersk Line. Brookfield buys into Teekay Offshore amid $640m facelift New investor to take a major slice in MLP which reshapes its financial position. Alam Maritim secures breathing room Malaysian offshore player granted extension on time needed to submit debt restructuring proposal. Noble wields the axe amid asset sales Commodity trader to ditch non-core businesses and shed 500 staff as more losses are predicted.

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JULY 27, 2017
UPS increases Q2 income, revenues amid e-commerce boom UPS recorded a net income of $1.38 billion for the second quarter of 2017, a 9.1 percent boost from last year's second quarter as revenues ... Panama Canal to close east lane of Miraflores Locks for 10 days The east lane of the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks will be out of service for ten days, according to a statement from the Panama Canal Au... Old Dominion posts strong Q2 earnings growth Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) posted a net income of 98.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, a 20.... WTO amends Trade Policy Reviews, member call for multilateral trade protection The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a joint call for "safeguarding the WTO-based multilateral trading system," according to a rec... DHL: Digitization could lead to supply chain talent shortage 'crisis' The supply chain talent pool is not keeping up with changing technology requirements, leaving a poorly-developed workforce for future logis... European Commission forces Belgium, France to abolish tax exemptions for ports The European Commission is requiring Belgium and France to abolish corporate tax exemptions granted to their ports, thus aligning their tax... FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received six ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for re... SeaIntel: 18,000-TEU vessels could double Asia-North Europe market share Containerships with capacity for 18,000 TEUs and above will double their market share on the Asia-North Europe trade lane by the end of nex... Matson to launch new loop between Hawaii and Marshall Islands Honolulu-based cargo carrier Matson, Inc. is introducing a new direct U.S. flag service between Honolulu and the Marshall Islands that's ex...

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JULY 27, 2017
US CFTC nominees promise to advance position limits rule The regulations, with potentially significant impacts on energy derivatives, have stalled for years amid debate over how to craft exemptions for bona fide hedging activity that would not choke off traditional or common hedging practices US lawmakers reach deal on Russia sanctions, Senate vote soon The Senate could pass the bill as soon as Thursday. FEATURE: Midstream oil, gas players head towards consolidation US midstream oil and gas players are mulling options of either a consolidation or refocusing capital on "high yield" areas Crude oil futures settle higher again as contango structure narrows NYMEX September light sweet crude settled 29 cents higher at $49.04/b and ICE September Brent rose 52 cents to settle at $51.49/b. Backwardation in NWE HSFO rises, cracks supported on tight Russian supply The Northwest European high sulfur fuel oil market, driven to record highs this summer after a reduction in Russian exports in June, was being kept strong by a continued shortfall in July and August, traders said. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering SHELL Q2 RESULTS PROVE IT IS 'RESILIENT' AT UNDER $50/B OIL: CEO The company unveiled an eightfold rise in second-quarter earnings and a reduction in its debt ratio. Growing trend of cargo owners, refiners offering scrubbers to shipowners While the scrubbers are offered at no cost, the shipowner will likely be fully tied to the refiner's prices. Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island oil terminal should complete by Q3 2018 Bunker fuels, diesel, motor gasoil, jet and bunker fuels will be stored at the bonded terminal under phase one. Crude slips from 8-week highs on profit-taking US refinery throughput rose 166,000 b/d to 17.285 million b/d, the second highest mark on record.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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