BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 4, 2018

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MSC cleared in Flaminia fire explosion, shipper, logistics provider blamed First Maersk box ship successfully passes through Northern Sea Route DHL Global Trade Barometer sees slower rate of world trade growth MSC and 'K' Line plan to deal with sulphur cap day January 1, 2020 Environmentalists back off, allowing Elbe dredging of Hamburg to begin American independent truckers want to be free of hours-of-service rules US ports brace for less cargo, revenue as US-China trade row escalates US steel lobby seeks modernised NAFTA as trade talks came to conclusion US-Japan trade talks focus on greater American automotive access DP World Southampton orders 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers Air France KLM's cargo growth outshines its main European rivals Leipzig/Halle Airport aims to be Germany's major Asian air cargo hub Dreamliners' Rolls-Royce engine flaws cause more groundings for repairs Shippingazette.com provides APP that puts insiders in touch with China

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
APL tops in equipment & operations of Quest for Quality Award KNOT concludes time-charter contract for two shuttle tankers MOL's next-generation car carrier FLEXIE series wins Good Design Award 2018 Seaways Shipping completes third voyage in Kolkata-Chittagong coastal shipping trade lane Ship operating costs decline for sixth successive year, says report Exports from Germany to India have increased substantially in the past few years: German Ambassador JNPT celebrates Hindi Pakhwada with great enthusiasm New Customs documentation requirement at Fujairah Port of Le Havre's expertise facilitates training of global port executives Air freight volumes up again in Aug. DHL Express opens first service centre in Aurangabad Commerce Ministry focusing on nine sectors to boost exports

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Novi Sad seeking private investors Truck park opens on Franco-Spanish border Logistics for well-fed babies Shipping from firm to firm on the spur of the moment Air General handling United Cargo at FLL Overland stalwart joins Gefco Spain More eco-friendly vessels for Dships Tool to calculate transport costs on new Silk Road IAG Cargo names Hangar 51 finalists Grant from the Caribbean to head IMO sub-committee K+N tacking on Wira Logistics Two into one in December Successful end to Unilode and Cathay Pacific trials New spare parts centre for German Airforce Trois-Rivières welcomes two directors Yang Ming sprucing up two Southeast Asian services Class I railroads join forces with haulage agreement "Curiosity of the Day"

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Maritime sector unprepared for major threats, report warns Brexit headwind may slow growth of UK Ship Register Financial burden won't hinder support for Korean shipowners, KOBC says Boskalis LNG Canada deal expected to boost LNG carrier demand Bunkering hub Singapore readies itself for 2020 Minsheng buys Dr Peters VLCCs and Mitsubishi bulker STX O&S in bid to sell defence arm to Samkang M&T 2006-built LPG tanker, Belgravia

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Shippers are being 'left in the dark' as carriers look to recover IMO 2020 costs Takeover of Omni Air a great deal all round, says ATSG chief exec Shareholder PSP buys majority stake in Forth Ports from Arcus European More carriers extending network reach through air cargo alliances Indian government backs drive to get more women into logistics Ruth Snowden announces retirement from CIFFA The trade war and its impact on air cargo

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
VIDEO: Newport News lowers 726-ton Kennedy lower bow into place Ponant, captain fined after cruise ship grounds on uncharted rock Newport Shipping buys 100 scrubbers for turnkey retrofits Maxum Petroleum takes delivery of EBDG-designed bunkering vessel ExxonMobil releases more details on its IMO-compliant fuels Ingalls orders Pemamek automated bulkhead production line

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
EU shipping must remain competitive, say flag states Competitiveness remains top of the agenda for EU trio. Europe must balance priorities of the environment and competitiveness if it... Seaspan launches $200m bailout for Swiber Several hurdles remain before deal - which will see the boxship owner venture into unfamiliar territory - can be formally... Cyber theft and energy costs top shipping industry's list of concerns Cyber attacks and data theft are now the maritime industry's Achilles' heel, according to the Global Maritime Forum Tariffs to have long-term impact for trade US producers will see competition grow as trade tensions lead companies to divert investments elsewhere and countries such as Brazil... Ocean box rates set to fall Spot rates on the transpacific are currently up by more than 50% over last year, while Asia-Europe rates sit 5%-10%... Canada takes control of UK's Forth Ports Forth Ports operates eight port facilities in the UK including Grangemouth, Dundee and Tilbury Fuel suppliers seek to quell industry concerns Not all suppliers are born equal and 2020 will highlight the quality differences, says ExxonMobil Singapore prepares for 2020 low-sulphur rules To kick-start the use of liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel, MPA has co-funded the construction of eight LNG-fuelled... Intercargo elects Dimitris Fafalios as chairman Bulker owners' association bemoans regulators' 'lack of understanding' of tramp trades Reach Shipping takes on IRISL newbuilds Reach Shipping Lines' inaugural sailing was made by Tenreach, formerly Rayen, embarking the Chinese port of Qingdao last week Shell plans supply ports for very low sulphur fuel oil In Asia, Singapore is the only location where Shell would supply very low sulphur fuel oil from 2020 Call for greater transparency on low-sulphur bunker surcharges Carriers need to communicate with their shipper customers better to explain how new bunker adjustment factor surcharges are being calculated Port planning faces increasing challenges As shipping becomes increasingly concentrated around a smaller number of hubs, feedering will become more prevalent worldwide, the ITF says Box line consolidation trend continues Concerns regarding rising protectionism and overcapacity in container shipping could challenge the benefits of consolidation, but growth opportunities still exist Daily Briefing Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel \| Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency: survey \|... Intercargo says sulphur cap approach flawed Intercargo chairman believes the implications of introducing a sulphur cap should have been addressed with fuel suppliers first Class societies criticised over sulphur cap silence Audience members at an Intercargo presentation pressed ABS's Peter Fitzpatrick on classification's insufficient support in the face of the 2020...

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Activists' blockade briefly halts JNPT container movement US intermodal spot rates outpace truck prices on key lanes NY-NJ port downplays fears over impact of new drayage rules Outlook for truck-price capacity darkens for European shippers XPO throws down robotic gauntlet to logistics competitors Forwarders: Unreasonable demurrage-detention on the rise

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Carsten Mortensen leaves DHT Holdings board Former chief executive of BW Group resigns from six-member panel as capital markets veteran Anders Onarheim comes aboard. Offshore investment 'a one off' says Seaspan US-based containership player says it will continue focus on boxship sector after putting $200m down on Singaporean OSV group Swiber Holdings. Bunker price breaches the $500 mark Vessel earnings and shipping demand could be negatively affected as bunker prices rise to their highest in four years. Panama Canal expects hundreds of cruiseships Panama Canal Authority forecasts the passage of 234 passengerships over the 2018-19 cruise season and more than 237,000 cruisegoers over the ext year. Seanergy appoints new top accountant Stavros Gyftakis, Seanergy's former finance director, has been promoted to chief financial officer, relieving chief executive Stamatis Tsantanis of interim duties. China Merchants chief confirms US crude imports have stopped Data supports comments but spot brokers are not worried as seasonality kicks in and rates climb. AG Shipping & Energy on tanker hunt Mangish Kakodkar-led tanker player is interested in more vessel acquisition opportunities Newport Shipping buys 100 scrubbers UK ship repair company may buy up to 200 exhaust gas scrubbers from Chinese manufacturer to protect against price hikes, production jams. Ex-Solstad anchor-handler starts new life in Nigeria NigerStar 7 eyes bigger OSV slice as it acquires biggest vessel in domestic sector. Floatel checks into bond market for $475m Keppel and Oaktree linked Floatel International is the latest offshore player to secure new capital by tapping the bond market. It has raised $475m from a bond issue working with Fearnley Securities and Pareto Securities. Shipowners turn to Norwegian bond market as investors thirst for new deals Floatel, led by Peter Jacobsson, began exploring the bond move last month with a view to printing Lloyd Fonds falls to a loss German asset manager foresees more red ink due to switch of focus. Diamlemos bulker auctioned at reserve price The 74,800-dwt panamax Angelic Grace (built 2001) goes to unknown Greeks at minimum $5.5m Yangzijiang stock downgraded by OCBC Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock has been downgraded by analysts at OCBC Investment Research. Low Pei Han lowered the Singapore-listed shipbuilder from buy to hold, while boosting its target price to SGD 1.32 per share, Bloomberg says. Yangzijiang stock closed at SGD 1.29 each on Wednesday, with more than 20 million shares changing hands, according to Reuters. K Line's offshore arm gets cash injection Japan's K Line is strengthening the equity of Norwegian unit K Line Offshore with a NOK 150m ($18.7m) injection. K Line reverses year ago loss to return to profit The move brings the offshore vessel owner's total equity to NOK 1.27bn and follows a recent NOK 430m equity boost. K Line, one of Japan's biggest shipowning groups, is seeking to bolster the subsidiary amid a weak market for anchor ha Charterers to help foot Seanergy scrubbers bill Greek capesize company opts for scrubbers, with charterers to shoulder much of the expense. Seaspan to the rescue with $200m bail-out for Swiber Holdings Boxship giant's investment paves the way for Singapore OSV group's recovery as it aims to move into FLNG. ExxonMobil starts to detail LSFO offering Major tells Singapore conference some of the locations where its 2020 compliant fuels will be available Prelude FLNG readies for second cooldown cargo Shell's giant floater inches closer to start-up as commissioning rolls on USMCA another sign that shipping should stay on its toes on trade Trade deal's similarities to Nafta may point to a missed opportunity for shipping. Sir Eric Yarrow dies at 98 Scottish baronet steered Yarrows through turbulent years for Clyde shipbuilding. Seadrill buying back $126m of notes John Fredriksen's restructured drillship company cutting costs with debt redemption. DNB Markets shares 2020 VLCC vision Analysts introduce Hunter Group with buy rating and place a $107m price on modern VLCCs come 2020. Iraq and Iran resume shipping link Iraqi company starts passenger service to Khorramshahr. LPGC deck swamped by tonne of oil after bunker mishap UK probe blames partially open valves and crew inaction for fuel leak. Drewry survey shows shippers' IMO 2020 "unease" Cargo owners worried about recovery of fuel costs by shipping lines. Ukrainian president Poroshenko sells shipyard Politician cedes ownership of former Leninska Kuznia facility in Kiev. Rongtua Shipping breaks into bulkers Singapore logistics company reported to have ordered ultramax in China. Bullish Borr Drilling sets four newbuildings in motion Troim-backed driller says it has started the process of preparing newbuilding quartet for business. Anthony Veder signs pact for ARA bunkers Dutch gas carrier owner teams with Bunker Connect for real-time deals at key ports. Minsheng marches into VLCC market with Dr Peters pair Transaction marks new ground for Chinese lessors who had previously avoided the market given risk associated with major oil spills. Shell unveils VLSFO availability from 2020 Major gives one of the first lists of ports which will supply its low sulphur fuel offering. Agents say cruiseship ban would be a 'death sentence' for Venice Government ministers' plans could affect 14,000 jobs and €1bn in turnover Scrubbers, digital and Twitter dominate GMF day one The debate over future fuel choices starts to get heated as the Global Maritime Forum looks to map route to sustainable maritime future. Banker Bru swaps DNB for BNP Paribas Long-standing DNB banker Kjartan Bru has joined French lender BNP Paribas. Bru has been appointed BNP Paribas in Oslo as head of Shipping & Offshore Nordics. BNP had a shipping book of €16.4bn ($19m) at the end of 2017, which accounted for just under 1% of the loans on its balance sheet. Analyst says 'proper recession' will sort 'sheep from the goats' The bank does not see shipping as a signif DFDS denies fire on ro-pax Danish owner says Regina Seaways hit by technical trouble that caused Baltic breakdown. Moorhouse retiring as Braemar chairman UK broker says former LR man stepping down after 14 years as a director. Palmali tanker going under the hammer Turkish owner facing auction of Masalli in Estonia as Natig Aliyev prepares to leave Denmark. Trade war threatens positive shipping outlook, warns Unctad Increased protectionism and trade friction risks undermining a broadly positive outlook for seaborne trade growth, says UN agency. Maersk Supply Service recruits Swire's former wind guru Recruitment part of Danish offshore vessel operator's accelerated entry into offshore wind. Singapore to promote availability of LSFO prior to 2020 City state also announces expansion of LNG bunkering group with addition of first Middle East member. Shipping's 'Davos' kicks off in Hong Kong First Global Maritime Forum annual summit to address uncertainties and challenges facing the industry. Equinor Rosebank deal potentially bad for DSME Oil major may look to gain synergies by ordering at same yard building Johan Castberg FPSO, says ABN AMRO. Robbers target cold-stacked jack-up off Singapore Incident only discovered after security guards failed to make a routine radio call to base.

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
FAA Reauthorization Act will land on Trump's desk U.N. agency sees 4 percent growth in maritime trade Choppy seas on horizon for liner carriers Senate Democrats want assurance USMCA has teeth ExxonMobil to ramp up low-sulfur fuel production BNSF, CSX intermodal service will connect L.A., Toledo XPO deploying 5,000 collaborative robots DB Schenker promotes Barrie to U.S. CEO Executive Moves: From Bestpass to Barcoding

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OCTOBER 3, 2018
Cepsa ceases Iranian crude imports due to business interests Integrated oil and petrochemical company Cepsa, a key buyer of Iranian oil, has stopped purchasing crude from Iran ahead of US sanctions, it said Tuesday. Oil price rise on US decisions, not OPEC-led group's actions: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday criticized the US sanctions against Iran and other producing countries as they are destabilizing the markets and pushing oil prices up, at a time when OPEC-led group had achieved the goal to balance the markets, he said. Russia can increase oil output, but sanctions may cause further price rises: minister US sanctions on Iran may cause oil prices to rise further, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak warned Wednesday, even as he said his country was prepared to increase its production if the market sees a supply crunch. Oil shrugs off stock build to settle higher Crude and products futures settled higher on Wednesday, shrugging off reports that US crude inventories moved sharply higher last week. Robust appetite, supply squeeze may lift Asian gasoil even higher A robust appetite for cargoes has lifted the Asian gasoil market above the $100/b mark for the first time in nearly four years, a trend that could spill over into the fourth quarter, with supplies expected to remain tight. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC ANALYSIS: Exxon announces mutually compatible 0.5% sulfur bunker blends New Exxon 0.5% sulfur bunkers may come at a premium to other low-sulfur blends. New Turkish Straits rules to shake up shipping, oil markets this winter New shipping regulations in the Turkish Straits have increased delays in the region for vessels longer than 250 m and could be a headache this winter for the large tanker market as delays and demurrage build, sources said. NWE fuel oil fixed east on Suezmaxes on backwardation, tight VLCC availability Shell announces supply ports for new 0.5% sulfur marine fuels Global producer Shell has announced supply locations for new 0.5% sulfur marine fuels to be used after the International Maritime Organization's limit drops to that level in 2020. INTERVIEW: ExxonMobil readies for IMO 2020 as industry faces multi-fuel future We've had a good discussion with our customers around the requirements of their fleet and fuel mix, Volta said INTERVIEW: Compliance with IMO 2020 rule to be high despite concerns - consultant Shift to VLSFO will be fairly quick, Tolson said. FOB Singapore gasoil breaches $100/b mark for first time in nearly 4 years "[The] markets remained concerned about the tightening market balance," ANZ analysts said in a note. ExxonMobil confirms specification details for its 2020 compliant bunker fuels Ports in Antwerp, Rotterdam, Genoa and Marseilles, along with Singapore, Laem Chabang and Hong Kong, will all offer 0.5% sulfur grades prior to 2020.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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