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February 2, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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

IHS Maritimeweb site
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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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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