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BRIEFS

February 2, 2018

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Cosco anticipates 2017 earnings will triple to US$205 million Hapag-Lloyd scraps seven old UASC box ships to keep fleet young Hapag-Lloyd to call at Mombasa, Dar in a new Africa service Japanese Big Three start new joint venture ONE in good financial shape US Army Corps gives green light to Virginia harbour dredging CMA CGM receives first of three 20,600-TEU box ships on order Maersk take-over makes Hamburg Sud drop VSA, rejig Americas loops Mozambique's Maputo up 22pc to 18.2 million tonnes in 2017 IMF predicts global economic output in 2018 to beat 2017 'K' Line, NYK, Toyota and Chubu Electric boost LNG short sea use Gothenburg docker strife persists, diverting ships, cargo to Stockholm NYK strikes charter deal with unit of French electric company Animal transporter ARK sues PANYNJ over contract breach at JFK Shenzhen's SF Express deploys drones in PLA military drills Walmart, Japan's Ratuken tie up in online grocery delivery deal DHL presents 'barometer' to predict demand for global air-sea cargo

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
NYK concludes charter agreement for LNG carrier JNPT introduces transparent & people-friendly PAPs policy Paradip Port Trust sets monthly volume record in Jan. PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals at JN Port to commence operations today 'Continued focus on in-country infrastructure development will help connect smaller producers in India to global markets' 'Single window clearance digital platform for stakeholders across the supply chain spectrum will enable them to consolidate their market competencies' A well-balanced & positive Budget E-waybill seen bringing greater transparency & enabling hassle-free movement of goods National Logistics Portal to be developed, announces Finance Minister Budget increases allocation for infrastructure Highlights of Budget 2018-19

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Hector restructuring Tool to simplify US-Canada cross-border shipping Cape Town runway project cleared for take-off Team Germany ready to go for gold Rotterdam up in the cloud with IBM Torwegge enlarging facilities Arpin's back-up for China office Europa's management conference sets pace for 2018 Jadeweserport to act as spare parts logistics hub Louisville airport welcomes new executive director Major US railroad to extend transcon routes Lufthansa Cargo puts outsized car in Eurowings' belly Booking & more made easy with smartphone & co Normandy ports steady in 2017 Westlake Tyres inks pact with TIP Trailer Services Hellmann's advisory board complete Hapag-Lloyd's North America region in new hands Cargojet starts new transcontinental services

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
More US-flag ships found substandard post-El Faro Peter Döhle and Costamare merge chartering operations AI-powered navigation tool launched to reduce human error on the bridge Shortsea carrier Scotline goes ordering for fleet renewal Chemical tanker recovery more likely in 2019, Stolt-Nielsen says DOF moves to the final part of restructuring programme ONE shipping alliance opens for business Handysize excluded in updated Baltic Dry Index Waigaoqiao shipyard receives Newcastlemax orders from Foremost Group HMM wins shipping contract from GS Caltex DSME offloads subsidiary DeWind Belgium launches decarbonisation think-tank Fukuoka Shipbuilding buys compatriot yard U-Ming wins maiden Vale contract, orders two VLOCs

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
UPS reports 40% profit swing for 2017 and expects more growth his year following Trump's tax cuts Collaboration in retail logistics the key to competing with the 'gorilla' in the room Maersk and Hamburg Süd revamp Asia-west coast South America service network International business the star performer for ID Logistics last year Air freight hits new records at Durban as volumes and services increase Why cutting spending on your supply chain will cost you more money 'Steady' Mike White becomes the fifth president of CNS in eight years Uffe Ostergaard named successor to Hapag-Lloyd legend Wolfgang Freese

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
VIDEO: NNS installs giant caisson that will speed submarine production Governor Murphy moves to get NJ offshore wind back on track Norway's latest zero emission ferries feature PBES battery systems BAE San Diego wins Navy contracts worth $54.8 million GC Rieber secures three year time charter for Polar Onyx Ship manager to upgrade bulker fleet to Fleet Xpress Another guilty plea in Fat Leonard bribery case Two oil majors announce major U.S. GoM deepwater finds Baltic Exchange tweaks BDI weightings, drops Handysize

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Container shipping's first dedicated crypto currency launched First-stage rollout of a new blockchain application to streamline ocean freight bookings Stolt-Nielsen sees no improvement for chemical tankers until 2019 Chief executive looks to reduction in orderbook and an improvement in supply-demand fundamentals Dorian LPG agrees lease financing amid newbuilding worries New York-listed VLGC owner stays in the black on strong operating performance last quarter UK publishes review of maritime growth study Department for Transport launches Maritime 2050 initiative to plan for long term The Who's Who of Container Shipping Power can be defined in so many ways. Is it about money, leadership, risk-taking or - in the shipping industry... Power List 2018: Containers Lloyd's List Containers takes a look at those individuals who we think had the most influence on the industry in... UK to boost funding for cadet training, say sources Doubling of Smart+ funding to make a 'massive difference' to the supply and demand of British seafarers Daily Briefing Companies specialising in initial coin offerings are targeting shipping market participants as potential token buyers, but the ever-growing community of... CSSC Holdings losses raise prospect of delisting Risks of delisting warning from Shanghai Stock Exchange mitigated by a proposed cash injection from investors Twenty-twenty dispute resolution: Why and when to mediate Early dispute resolution can save time and money Baltic Exchange applies changes to BDI New Baltic Dry Index, which will not include handysize, will be weighted according to ratios of time-charter assessments set at... Salvage crews trying to remove oil from Sanchi Chinese authorities say decision has yet to be made on whether or not to salvage the sunken tanker Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding and Tsuneishi agree business venture Companies will jointly explore opportunities to improve vessel design capabilities, cost competitiveness and to score more orders in future Chinese newbuilding price index continues to rise But brokers tell shipyards to cherish immediate opportunities rather than pin hopes on owners' continuing appetite ONE starts accepting box shipping service bookings ONE, K Line, MOL and NYK will be operating on the same service simultaneously over the transitional period HMM signs 5-year crude oil shipping deal with GS Caltex Shipping line will transport 19m tonnes of crude oil from the Middle East to South Korea between July 1 next... Dominion's Cove Point LNG terminal begins production US group's facility in Maryland to supply liquefied natural gas to Japanese and Indian energy companies Navios Maritime Midstream Partners favours cleaner fuels over scrubbers Tankers outfit reports profits dented by finance costs Japan's NS United reports profit, eyes scrubbers The company posted profit attributed to its parent of ¥6.28bn for the nine months to December 31, a 96.2% increase... MPC Container Ships adds another feeder boxship to its fleet Purchase of vessel for $10.5m follows deal for two secondhand boxships earlier in the week GasLog Partners posts higher profit for 2017 Results lifted by addition of two more vessels to its fleet amid stronger-than-expected demand for LNG last year Sea skills for the future More commitment needed to help British cadets secure employment on UK-flagged vessels

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Amid record volume, Montreal port advances terminal plan Trucker RoadOne targets US Southeast with acquisition Port of Virginia sets date for NIT trucker appointments HMM to offer Chittagong direct service Western Canadian ports, rails flex up after peak season delays Roadrunner says turnaround plan will restore service, profits Belarus eyes becoming major China-Europe cargo hub Maersk calls boost APMT Pipavav, but challenges remain Dutch shippers push state to apply local Schiphol air cargo rule

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Landside LNG bunkering coming to Gothenburg Skangas has delivered LNG ship-to-ship in the port for the past two years. Land-based LNG bunkering coming to Gothenburg Skangas has delivered LNG ship-to-ship in the port for the past two years. Dry bulk 'funeral' inspired Evermore Global Advisors to invest in shipping Financial firm's David Marcus discusses the company's shipping bets and how others are now arriving to share in the dry cargo market recovery Port of Corpus Christi VLCC ready by 2021 Project timeline predicated on approval of dredging budget for next fiscal year. Cobelfret company gets larger slice of Euronav Chateauban ups stake in New York-listed tanker owner at least twice in recent months. Kirby benefits from tax reform Tank barge owner beats Street consensus but dims 2018 outlook due to expected slowdown in inland business. Clean tankers to turn up this summer, CEOs say Long-awaited turnaround in rates still predicated on inventories continuing to decline, fewer newbuildings. Kirby's Q4 benefits from tax reform Tank barge owner beats Street consensus but dims 2018 outlook due to expected slowdown in inland business. Eletson bonds down after missed interest payment on $300m debt AMP confirms bulker sale but denies owning it The shipping banks are back, but 'smart capital' will cost Lenders have regained their confidence - but gone are the days when relationship bankers could justify hefty loans on paper-thin margins Pyxis hints at further investments following finance deal Valentis says Greek MR owner's private shares deal was a winner on two counts, and only one of them is trading liquidity Fredriksen and Troim keep up dry fleet growth Rivalry in newcastlemax sector hots up with John Fredriksen's Seatankers inking latest pair in China Restructuring yard's private and state owners scrap over restart Qingdao city-owned Huatong Group and former employees are fighting a $600m bid by private Yangfan Group to reopen bankrupt Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding Shipping's cryptocurrency pioneers look beyond Bitcoin Amid first freight deals using buzz-heavy online currency, vision for industry sees other blockchain-backed financial tools playing a wider role Dry bulk 'funeral' inspired Evermore Global Partners to invest in shipping Financial firm's David Marcus discusses the company's shipping bets and how others are now arriving to share in the dry cargo market recovery 'Nibbler' Evermore Global gets a taste for tankers with bites of Frontline Growing irrelevance signals end of TSA after 30 years in existence US liner talking shop no longer fit for purpose as transpacific operators eye new solutions to volatile rates Lego's lastest Leviathan is ship in a bottle set Diana extends Hapag-Lloyd tie on panamax Ongoing charter of panamax containership comes as rates remain steady over the last 12 months. Songa quietly lifts containership fleet Energy at heart of geopolitics amid Russian gas imports to US As the investigation continues into whether Vladimir Putin helped Donald Trump become US president, a Russian LNG cargo helps Boston stay warm as energy plays role as a political weapon FLNG and floating regas-to-power set to keep new chief busy Majority of cold-stacked OSVs face being frozen out of market Pareto's Synnove Gjonnes whittles down the daunting list of 1,100 cold-stacked OSVs to about 450 ships that may come back - but only if the market normalises PSD 2 crew continues fight for unpaid wages Trump effect scuttles promise of Obama's signature deal with Iran The Iran nuclear deal sought to relax sanctions, but North Of England P&I Club deputy global claims director Mike Salthouse fears its days may be numbered PHP slams NGO Shipbreaking Platform yard claims Sanchi probe hopes 'black box' will lift lid on voyage Fears mount that voyage data and voice recordings will be limited as stricken vessel was fitted with first-generation recorder Green beach bin adds fun to throwing rubbish away Dynacom denies VLCC demolition sale DHT Holdings lands period charters for pair of VLCCs Two crude tankers find one-year time charters on 'well-balanced' terms with oil majors Champion bareboat charters bring MR tally to 21 Ex-Enzian chief Grunder linked to new tanker outfit Name of former Enzian boss on new German tanker company as Swiss operation put into liquidation MOL wing pays healthy rate as MRs lead clean period charters Avin purchases Ancora Investment suezmax Allseas ends tanker hiatus with modern suezmax duo Bodouroglou company ends 12-year absence from sector by acquiring RS Tankers' last vessels New Greek player appears on dry bulk horizon Despite growing consolidation in Greek shipping market, upstart ventures keep sprouting Investors to take haircut on Orion bulker bought in boom Ovenstone puts small MPP vessel on the auction block Lorentzen set to reap rich rewards on sale of bulker Investors linked to the Oslo-based company confirm they are selling the second of three handysize vessels to take advantage of the rising valuations GoodBulk tipped to clear out older capesize tonnage New York-listing hopeful secures speedy profit from oldest bulker with two secondhand sisterships said to be up for sale Costamare and Peter Dohle kick off Blue Net Chartering One of worlds largest boxship tonnage provider today formed by two respected names. Ticker tape greets Torm team in Times Square Product tanker giant celebrates its arrival as a US public company fresh from $100m fundraiser.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
EUROGATE's box volumes slip in 2017 EUROGATE handled 14.41 million TEUs in 2017, slipping 1.4 percent from 2016, according to figures released by the container terminal operat... Port of Rotterdam full speed ahead on digitization The Port of Rotterdam Authority has teamed up with IBM on a multi-year digitization initiative to transform the port's operational environm... Companies unveil emissions reduction technologies near Port of LA Two emerging technologies - one geared toward reducing emissions of airport equipment and the other that could curtail emissions from draya... Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hoyer Group, CEVA and CSafe Global Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock U.S. Chamber of Commerce adds two to International Affairs division; Hoyer Group appoints chief financial o... HMM inks $177m contract with South Korean oil refiner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), South Korea's largest ocean carrier, signed a long-term crude oil shipping contract today with GS Caltex, an... Knight-Swift reports 'encouraging' Q4 2017 results Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., the new parent company formed from the $6 billion merger of Phoenix-based trucking giants Knight... ONE officially begins accepting bookings today Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE), the newly merged entity that brings together the container shipping divisions of Japan's three large... Trade organizations voice support for Trump's infrastructure plan Trade organizations representing seaport authorities, truckers and soybean farmers have all weighed in on President Donald Trump's comments... Miles named director for Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville Jeff Miles, who recently worked as a senior executive with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, has been picked to serve as director o...

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Oil rises as dollar stays weak, Goldman sees upside Oil futures rose Thursday, pushing NYMEX crude $1.07 higher to $65.80/b, with the dollar still in the doldrums and Goldman Sachs forecasting a big rally in oil prices over the next six months. Gibraltar bunkering resumes as weather improves: port authority Bunkering operations at the port of Gibraltar resumed Wednesday night. IMO sulfur cap 'continues to cause headaches' for industry in lead-up to 2020: Panellists The impending sulfur cap on marine fuels as of 2020, imposed by the International Maritime Organization, continues to cause headaches for the bunker industry with only two years left to compliance. US DATA: EIA says November fuel oil imports highest since July US imports of fuel oil in November increased by more than 40% compared with October. US DATA: EIA says November residual fuel oil exports to Panama up 53.85% on year US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 500,000 barrels in November, up 53.85% from 325,000 barrels in the same month a year earlier. IFO 380 CST prices in the Americas rise to start 2018 on higher Brent, fuel oil TANKERS: Hyundai Merchant Marine, GS Caltex ink $178-mil shipping deal Under the deal, HMM will transport 19 million mt of crude from the Middle East to South Korea over a five-year period from July 1, 2019. TANKERS: Saudi Arabia's Bahri takes delivery of latest VLCC The Lawhah is the second of five VLCCs to be received this year from the South Korean shipbuilder. Diesel, middle distillates fundamental to oil demand growth: Gunvor High maintenance globally in 2018 for the Middle East, Europe, US will cause demand for crude to dip in the first half of the year, Fyfe said. Bunker supplier Aegean faces pressure to reshuffle board amid challenges The shareholder group has nominated Raymond Bartoszek, Donald Moore, David Kirshner and Tyler Baron to the board. TANKERS: Americas freight rates move inversely to rising bunker fuel prices Reduced speeds can be negotiated on charter parties for laden voyages and thereby reduce bunker fuel consumption. FUTURES: Crude holds steady after EIA posts build in US stocks "If the [crude oil] inventory continues building on from here, it will be a cause for concern," said Janu Chan, senior economist at St George Bank. REFINERY NEWS: Japan's JXTG shuts Marifu CDU for turnaround until early Mar This is a scheduled turnaround.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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