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BRIEFS
July 28, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Alliances come first"

IHS Maritimeweb site
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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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