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BRIEFS
October 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms
  • Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy
  • US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise
  • October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal
  • China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg
  • CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra
  • Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box
  • OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP
  • Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs
  • Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals
  • Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row
  • HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships
  • Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route
  • MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference
  • OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre
  • Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal
  • BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award
  • Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade
  • Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act
  • Govt takes over IL&FS
  • Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cars in flow in Ecuador
  • LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations
  • Launch customer upsizes A350 order
  • Amazon homes in on Duisburg
  • Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane
  • Accolade for efficient and reliable transport
  • Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS
  • Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder
  • Schweighofer for Schenker
  • Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking
  • Dako snaps up Fairnet
  • Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again
  • Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons
  • Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt
  • HMM adding to mega overcapacity
  • France commences work as Asco CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off
  • Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger
  • Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project
  • NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message
  • South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG
  • Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS
  • Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper
  • Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami
  • GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports
  • Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges
  • Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition
  • Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power
  • Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals
  • Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia
  • US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic
  • Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager
  • Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel
  • VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor
  • Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award
  • Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards
  • EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials
  • Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials
  • Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels
    Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in...
  • Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals
    New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020
  • Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan
    Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North...
  • Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project
    The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction...
  • International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down
    Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group...
  • Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility
    Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations
  • More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments
    There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann
  • VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected
    VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays
  • Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline'
    Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter
  • Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel
    SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the...
  • Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel
    Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira
    K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse...
  • Daily Briefing
    Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 | Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake | Gas sector seeks...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact
  • Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity
  • CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service
  • LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns
  • Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers
  • Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs
  • TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services
  • Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • South Korea releases detained Russian ship
    US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea.
  • Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise
    More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia.
  • Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment
    Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers.
  • Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel
    Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards.
  • Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast
    New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB
  • Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research
    Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities.
  • Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG
    Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports
  • Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings
    Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor.
  • Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space
    US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read.
  • Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage
    MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told
  • New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions
    Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes
  • Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap
    Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan.
  • Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract
    Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard.
  • Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings
    Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000.
  • Paul Jennings to head International Group
    P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive.
  • Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil
    Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business.
  • NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC
    Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major.
  • Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone
    Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time.
  • Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply
    Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021.
  • Samskip launches new shortsea run
    Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull.
  • Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard
    China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business.
  • Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price
    Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks.
  • Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline
    Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US.
  • Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion
    Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say.
  • Iran says European crude export deal close
    Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out.
  • Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale
    Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit.
  • Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018
    Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year.
  • Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake
    Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO.
  • Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal
    Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV.
  • Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born
    OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger.
  • Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering
    Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners.
  • New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding
    Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection.
  • Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal.
  • Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore
    It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F
  • Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military
    Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations
  • Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO
  • New York alliance pushing for regional barge network
  • Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire
  • Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains
    Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday.
  • Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift
    Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region.
  • Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions
    Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday.
  • As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions
    Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday.
  • Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns
    The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel.
  • CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source
    Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
  • Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals
    The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals.
  • Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources
    Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday.
  • Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore
    A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom
    Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal
    MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29.
  • FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns
    Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said.
  • TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage
    "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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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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