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October 4, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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"

IHS Maritimeweb site
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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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