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BRIEFS
August 31, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco Shipping Ports' H1 profits soar 124pc to US$385m
  • Hapag-Lloyd shrinks H1 loss to US$55m with increased box volume
  • Container throughput at the NY/NJ port increases by 8pc in July
  • Singamas posts US$17m H1 profit with rising box demand
  • Panama Canal plays host to largest boxship to date
  • Port of Virginia invests US$45m in the purchase of 4 new cranes from China
  • Carriers carrying out major rejigging of services to South America
  • Qatar's Hamad port to be officially opened at beginning of September
  • ABC air cargo volumes surge 16pc in first half 2017
  • Chicago opens second phase of cargo expansion ahead of schedule
  • Oslo Airport's seafood freight volumes expected to soar 50pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • COSCO SHIPPING International registers impressive profit in H1
  • Hapag-Lloyd achieves significantly better operating result in H1; to complete integration soon
  • Indian Register of Shipping develops class rules & cyber safety guidelines
  • NYK Maritime Museum & NYK Hikawamaru receive National Maritime Award
  • Westports plans to double container handling capacity
  • Kerry Indev Logistics wins award for highest exports from FTWZ
  • Clarification on issues related to furnishing of Bond/Letter of Undertaking for Exports
  • India & EFTA working on free trade agreement
  • NITI Aayog launches Ease of Doing Business report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From one train to 15 trains per week
  • Good start for Zim's new captain
  • Boom in Europe-China-Europe transit shipping
  • 120 candles for Fr. Meyer's Sohn
  • Hellmann and Bianchi cooperate in Italy
  • Production to end for legendary STOL aircraft
  • Port sprinter now running
  • Logistics centre opens near Sofia airport
  • Tyre rochade for Mühlenstedt/Multhaupt
  • Contship Italia: fewer boxes, better financial results
  • Tanzania to deploy world's biggest drone network
  • Rhine Valley closure: Fercam has alternative routes
  • Two long-serving managers retiring from GW
  • Two more B757Fs - on the ground and in the air
  • Throughput and profit up for Cosco Shipping Ports
  • Panalpina launches new sub company

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Transfer of species via vessel hull on IMO regulation radar
  • UV antifouling system provides ray of light
  • Bolloré in consortium take-over of African port terminal rival Necotrans
  • Jinhui Holdings slashes loss for 1H17
  • Hyundai HI union to strike on 1 September
  • Nine charged over STX O&S blast
  • Polaris Shipping to delay USD133 million IPO to 2018
  • Capesize scrap prices hit two-year high

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • No fears of a capacity glut if MSC ULCV order is confirmed, says Alphaliner
  • Blockchain can boost supply chain efficiency and cut costs - and resist cyber attack
  • E-commerce and bricks-and-mortar rivals jockey for space - online and in malls
  • Analysis: stand by for shocks from the lean, mean DSV machine
  • Zim sails back into the black
  • Aeroflot cargo revenue surges in first half

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • DOE issues update on impact of Tropical Storm Harvey
  • Oil and garbage offenses off American Samoa bring $2.5 million penalty
  • Germany to fund LNG fueled newbuild and retrofit projects
  • Stolt-Nielsen issues update on impact of Hurricane Harvey
  • Rolls-Royce wins contract for fishing vessel design and equipment
  • Two lose Singapore bunker supply licenses
  • Kotug Smit adds two ASD 2913 sisters to its fleet
  • Kobe Steel breakthrough points way to more compact engines

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Liner shipping rally puts Cosco Shipping Holdings back in the black
    Recurring net profit in the first half reached about $114m, versus a net loss of $730m in the year-ago period
  • Panamax bulkers earnings slip on cargo dearth in US Gulf
    Steady grain flows from east coast South America fail to stem decline
  • Golar LNG forecasts better business operations with increasing trades
    LNG player's MLP enjoys rising second-quarter net profit
  • Results Round-up
    Dry bulk owners see losses narrow as tanker market weakens
  • NordLB cutting shipping book faster than expected
    Bailout of Bremer Landesbank goes ahead on Thursday
  • State subsidy for LNG sees German owners pocket $36m
    Move follows similar decision from South Korea last year
  • Harvey opens long-haul opportunities for product tankers
    US oil refining sector faces one of its biggest calamities in decades
  • Olam acquires four secondhand ultramaxes to enter shipowning business
    The deal was sealed at $80m, broker reports
  • Port of Houston still closed as lines divert cargo
    US Gulf coast braced as Tropical Storm Harvey heads for shore a second time, causing more chaos to supply chains
  • Hurricane Harvey sends Caribbean aframax rates through the roof
    US crude inventories increase by 1.4m for every day of hurricane damage, a development expected to result in pent-up exports
  • Sovcomflot's first-half profits tumble
    Russian tankers giant says it showed resilience during a challenging first half due to its diverse portfolio
  • Summary: how Harvey has hit US Gulf shipping
    Strong impact on seaborne oil and gas trades while other sectors also face severe disruptions
  • Airbus to co-launch maritime crime reporting platform
    Partnership with CSO Alliance to begin in October
  • Improved trade volume strengthens SIPG core performance
    Container throughput in Shanghai rises 9.6%
  • DryShips issues $100m offering after Economou ups stake
    New rights offer follows chairman's $100m private placement
  • MTI trials blockchain for VGM processing
    Distributed ledger system seeks to address issues of transparency and security
  • Zim returns to profit in second quarter
    Freight rates and volumes rise in 'challenging' market
  • Healthy demand stabilises container shipping spot rates
    The fundamental supply-demand balance has improved markedly, says BIMCO
  • Scorpio Tankers could complete Navig8 Product Tankers takeover by Friday
    Majority of Navig8 Product shareholders vote for merger
  • Marine cyber insurance struggles with coverage gap
    Large shipowners should seek coverage with limits 10 times those of readily available product, says expert
  • Jinhui shrinks second-quarter net losses
    Company remains optimistic as well as cautious about the future dry bulk market
  • Frontline flips to second quarter net loss on weaker tanker markets
    Tanker company open to opportunities in market, hinting at industry consolidation
  • Norwegian competition authority approves Samskip takeover of Nor Lines
    Authority says transaction will not significantly impede competition
  • More than 20 oil tankers stranded outside Texas ports due to storm
    Tanker traffic is unlikely to resume soon as more oil and petrochemical refineries go offline
  • Disposal of joint venture boosts bottom line of China's Cosco Shipping Ports
    State-owned port operating giant intends to bring its experience in managing Piraeus in Greece to newly-acquired Noatum Ports
  • Courage Marine narrows losses on income from merchandise trading
    Company expects marine transportation business will continue to face challenges
  • ASL Marine losses widen as impairment charges mount
    Group continues to be hit by slumps in oil and gas sectors as well as in shipbuilding
  • Weaker tanker market weighs on CSET profits
    But LNG shipping segment fares better
  • US Coast Guard shuts more ports as storm spreads to Louisiana coast
    Port Arthur and Lake Charles area ports put under Condition Zulu by USCG
  • Daily Briefing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Harvey adds a tailwind to US truck price hikes
  • Container weight blockchain shows tech's potential
  • US importers prep for rolling Asia cargo on spot rate jump
  • Asia-Europe air cargo rates set to soar on ocean shift
  • Indian supply chain digitization efforts gain steam
  • Hurricane Harvey logistics resource fact sheet
  • Ports, carriers work to restore service after hurricane, floods
  • Zim swings to profit on higher demand and rates
  • Eurokai revenue, traffic hit by carrier consolidation, alliances
  • Samskip gets OK for Nor Lines acquisition

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Falcon wins SGX approval to delay results
    Singapore offshore company wins breathing space to concentrate on debt restructuring.
  • Corpus Christi port could open Friday
    Surveys expected to be completed today with dredger in place to remove any silt.
  • DryShips says SEC has issued it a subpoena
    Query relates to offerings made prior to and including the dealings with Kalani.
  • Bluepoint Maritime makes Harvey pledge
    Connecticut tanker brokerage pitches in to help aid agency helping those hurt by Harvey.
  • Stolt-Nielsen sounds all clear on Houston office
    Integrated chemical tanker giant says employees safe and terminals undamaged after Harvey.
  • Ocean Longevity nets second Japanese-built panamax
    Hong Kong bulker owner Ocean Longevity has acquired a second panamax in as many weeks. Sources say the company is the buyer of the Sasebo-built, 75,000-dwt Privatlantic (built 2012) from Bariba Corp of Greece. TradeWinds reported in August that the ship had been sold to a Chinese buyer for $18.4m but sources close to the deal put it at $18.5m. An Ocean Longevity official declines to comment. T
  • Toyo panamax reported sold in bareboat deal
    A Japanese-held panamax has been sold in a bareboat/hire-'purchase deal to Greek owners, market sources say. Brokers report that the 78,900-dwt Unicorn Ocean (built 2008) is changing hands for about $15m. The deal includes a five-year bareboat charter at $5,100 per day, a $4m upfront payment and a purchase option at $1.6m, they say. Some observers are naming Petrofin Ship Management as the buye
  • Golar's FLNG unit 'will be producing by end of year'
    Chief executive unveils timeline for Hilli Episeyo start-up off West Africa
  • Unisea ups dry bet with latest supramax purchase
    Greek owner buys former Hanjin vessel as it rebuilds dry bulk fleet
  • DNK profitability boosts prospect of no claims bonus
    Norwegian war risks insurance club Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) rang up a profit of $27.3m through the first half of this year. The result is almost twice the $13.9m logged in the first half of last year, although it was the investment performance rather than underwriting that drove the performance in each case. At the half-year point DNK is close to achieving the profitability reco
  • Marsh puts spotlight on inequitable collision claims
    A significant ship collision happens on average every day and they can be among the more costly claims. Some of the pitfalls that can arise as a result of ship-on-ship collisions are examined in a new report from the Marsh insurance broking group. "Ship versus ship collisions are often dangerous events with the potential to bring areas of difficulty to insurance claims that clients may not be pr
  • Sovcomflot orders tanker as its waits on Moscow's IPO call
    Nikolay Kolesnikov says shipping and IPO markets are "not perfect" for privatization.
  • Houston ship moves may start this week
    USCG gives preliminary timeline for ship transits, but damage assessments still being done.
  • Spot tanker markets gain more on Harvey outages
    More vessels put on subjects, effectively doubling spot rates since last Friday.
  • Morgan Stanley sheds most of DryShips stake
    Financial giant dumps more than 400,000 shares around same time as end of Kalani deal, split over Heidmar direction.
  • Cargill stretches deal for Belships bulker
    Giant trader agrees to keep vessel owned by its Norwegian partner until late 2018.
  • Frontline sees demo driving crude tanker recovery from 2018
    Robert Hvide Macleod tips scrapping to rise thanks to weak market and rising demolition prices.
  • Golar sees deeper red in 'flat market'
    But the Tor Olav Troim-led company notes that July was the busiest month for spot voyages on record.
  • Evalend vehement after tanker detained
    Greece's Evalend Shipping is vehemently denying an allegation of fuel smuggling after Libyan authorities detained one of its chemicals tankers this week to investigate its crew. The 20,000-dwt Levante (built 2008) has been held since 27 August when the Libyan coastguard intercepted the vessel as it was ballasting about 25 miles off the country's coast, awaiting orders. Local media cited a Libya
  • Aegean adds Caribbean to bunkers network
    Leading independent bunkers supplier in partnership deal with local storage owner.
  • Zim bounces back in the second quarter
    Israeli shipowner returns to black and says it managed to outperform the market.
  • Golar Partners close to new FSRU contract
    US-listed partnership plans to take advantage of good position in mid-size market as it reports strong results.
  • Seadrill and tankers chew into Ship Finance International dividend
    Chief executive Ole B. Hjertaker says reduced quarterly payout is prudent move.
  • Corpus Christi eases vessel restrictions
    US Coast Guard says inner harbour is navigable, but large ships still unable to move.
  • Raffles wraps up ultramax pair
    Singaporean owner buys brace of bulkers from compatriot Norr Systems.
  • Avance Gas president: Traders turning to older design VLGCs
    Lack of Panama Canal slots means more traditional sized vessels are back in business.
  • ABN Amro and Maersk work on smart boxes
    Glassbox, a team of employees from Dutch lender and leading boxship owner, launch innovative project.
  • Attica ferry grounds in Ios port
    Refloating of grounded Attica Group-controlled ferry could take at least three weeks.
  • Tanker slump sees Sovcomflot profit tumble
    Russian owner's bottom line falls in the first half due to very challenging tanker market.
  • Fjord1 off to profitable start
    Oslo Stock Exchange newcomer Fjord1 has booked a profitable second quarter just a couple of weeks after its full listing. Per Saevik backed Fjord1 recorded a profit of NOK 138m backed by revenue of NOK 739m. The company came to market with a promise of exposure to a non-cyclical industry with government backed long-term contracts and sitting on a record backlog of NOK 21bn. It will take d
  • Navig8 investors back Scorpio Tankers deal
    Giant of the US capital markets gets the go ahead with full support of Navig8 Product Tankers' investors.
  • DryShips launches $100m rights offering
    George Economou-controlled company will use proceeds from the sale for vessel acquisitions and debt repayment.
  • Fully-funded Frontline sticks to growth guns
    Robert Hvide Macleod sees the upside to lack of M&A so far this year as tanker owner nets new loans.
  • Impairments drag down ASL Marine
    Singapore-listed OSV and yard operator says newbuild, repair and conversion sectors have all suffered.
  • Jinhui Shipping just misses out on a profit
    Supramax specialist fails to make it into the black despite a 70% improvement in dry cargo rates.
  • Moody's downgrades Eletson on rate weakness
    Rating agency says move is motivated by Greek shipowner's exposure to tankers and LPG.
  • Stena charters in Gotlandsbolaget's Gute
    Swedish shipowner looks to bolster tonnage on Poland-Sweden route due to growing traffic.
  • Dundee set to become offshore scrapping hub
    Scottish town set to partner facility in Norway to scrap rigs from the North Sea sector.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • Maersk Line adds new transatlantic service to network
    Maersk Line will add a new service to its transatlantic network just as a free trade deal between Canada and Europe is initiated, the compa...
  • FourKites partners with Mexican 3PL
    Logistics software provider FourKites struck a deal with Mexico-based Vitti Logistics to provide the third-party logistics provider's custo...
  • ZIM swings to profit in Q2 2017
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM recorded a net profit of $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $74.1 million for...
  • Cargo delays increase as Harvey moves northeast
    Tropical Storm Harvey, now downgraded from hurricane status, continues to send a deluge of record rainfall to Texas and now Louisiana as it...
  • Harrison to STB: CSX undergoing 'profound, transformational' changes
    The chief executive of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad CSX has responded in part to a request for information by the U.S. Surface...
  • Xeneta: Will container shipping 'sabotage its own success'?
    Xeneta, a rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight, says the container shipping industry "may be ...
  • OOIDA: ELD mandate should be delayed while states get their act together
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a national trade group representing small-business trucking professionals and p...
  • COSCO SHIPPING International grows profits, revenues in first half 2017
    COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.'s profits attributable to equity holders of the company surged 42 percent year-over-year...
  • Report: Cargo theft in Brazil up 14% in Q2 2017
    Statistics show an increase in cargo theft across Brazil in the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest in a series of reports by S...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 30, 2017
  • UPDATE 2: Houston Ship Channel to stay closed for at least 24-48 hours
    The Houston Ship Channel remained closed Wednesday to incoming and outgoing traffic with talk of opening some areas within 24-48 hours.
  • US DATA: US fuel oil inventories at eight-week high
    Total domestic fuel oil stockpiles rose 1.044 million barrels to 35.456 million barrels, for the week that ended August 25.
  • Aegean, Freepoint ink bunker supply agreement for US Virgin Islands
    Freepoint will supply the fuels, which Aegean will market via the Limetree Bay oil and product storage terminal at St. Croix.
  • Houston Ship Channel stays closed as authorities assess conditions
  • TANKERS: Black Sea-Med Handysize price hits 5-month high on strong fuel oil demand
    The Black Sea to Mediterranean route, basis 30,000 mt, was valued at $15.72/mt on Tuesday, or Worldscale 197.5, the highest level in over five months.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore revokes Universal Energy, Panoil bunker supplier licenses: MPA
    Both companies also had their bunker craft operator licences revoked.
  • Storm Harvey to spur demand for Asia refined products, boost freight
    - Traders add multiple options to destination of ships - Asian gasoline may move to US - BP charters ship on Singapore-US route - Larger Asian gasoil volumes likely to go to Europe
  • Oil product cracks hit fresh 2-year highs as Harvey knocks out US refiners
    Sources said US refiners have already begun making inquiries for prompt-loading jet cargoes from Northeast Asian suppliers.
  • FUTURES: Oil products build on gains as Harvey hits Louisiana

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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