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BRIEFS
February 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 0.6pc to US$912/TEU, up 6.5pc to USWC
  • Engine room fire hurts 3, sets 6,350-TEU Singapore MOL ship adrift off BC
  • Oakland seeks to be first port of call on US west coast
  • MSC revamps 2 Europe-US east coast loops to offer faster transits
  • Campaign grows to ban standard bunker from Arctic shipping
  • Houston sets new box volume record, rising 13pc in 2017 to 2.46 million TEU
  • China looks to developing international shipping lanes via the Arctic region
  • Port of Rotterdam and IBM to build a port wired for the future
  • Truckers angered by stevedoring costs at Australian ports
  • Global air freight surges 9pc in 2017, best performance since 2010: IATA
  • Mideast share in global air cargo demand falls first time in 18 years
  • Swissport receives US$406.69 million Barclays loan to buy Aerocare

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
  • Bahri takes delivery of second VLCC this year
  • HMM signs long-term crude oil shipping contract with GS Caltex
  • IWAI inks project agreement with World Bank for Jal Marg Vikas Project on Ganga
  • LNG charter rates seen under pressure in 2018
  • ONE commences bookings
  • Vivid Logistics celebrating 5th anniversary
  • Deendayal Port handles record cargo in Jan. 2018
  • Port of Rotterdam collaborating with IBM IoT to digitise operations
  • PSA Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals at JN Port commences operations with call of first vessel
  • IATA welcomes focus on airport infrastructure capacity announced in the Budget
  • The Budget has recognised infrastructure as a growth driver of the economy
  • A balanced Budget aiming at inclusive growth for boosting Indian economy, says FIEO President
  • CRISIL, SIDBI launch India's first MSE Sentiment Index
  • IMC supports focus on farmers in Budget
  • Kerala Budget is not appealing, says Indian Chamber
  • Adani Foundation launches Adani Vidya Mandir & vocational training centre in Chhattisgarh

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Boeing building a jumbo drone
  • Trailer prototype - energy-efficient and eco-friendly
  • UPS praises US tax reform
  • US shortline railroad to lease track in Indiana
  • Port Ystad with satisfactory 2017 results
  • Road One and Robin Hood merge
  • UPS continues to keep the "Jumbo" in the skies
  • From DPD to Hoyer
  • Ceva opens new warehouse in central Spain
  • From Hungary to China by train
  • More LNG available at Gothenburg
  • Megalift transports OOG cargo to Malaysia
  • YTO Cargo Express touches down at Hactl
  • Gigantic transformer en route from Nuremberg to China
  • EU upholds fines for air cargo cartel participation
  • Hupac invests in terminals and new connections
  • Double sales reinforcements for C Safe

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Bulker newbuilding orders up sharply over past three months
  • 'Safety first' for Shell's shipping VP Henderson
  • Viking Supply Ships completes restructuring
  • Korea Ship Safety Technology Authority appoints new CEO
  • CSSC to seek approval for asset restructuring amid merger talk
  • Shell to 'make a significant move in safety' to bring shipping industry together
  • Singapore investigates former Keppel executives for Brazil graft case
  • Transitioning global market could leave large container ships high and dry
  • MOL confirms VLGC order at Kawasaki HI
  • South Korea eyes LPG-fuelled ships
  • RightShip appoints new CEO

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Retailers that try to copy Amazon's delivery model 'will cease to trade'
  • Amazon set to take on its own last-mile deliveries as supply chain costs rise
  • Container lines celebrate $7bn profits in 2017 and eye an even happier new year
  • Mayor's DVS plan 'scuppering' moves to get cleaner trucks on London streets
  • It's make or break in the air cargo industry: it's time to talk TIACA
  • Boeing's 747 jet gets lifeline as UPS orders 14 more freighters
  • Jason Brice to lead second Air Charter Service office in New York
  • Government doubles financial support to train UK maritime cadets

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • More layoffs ahead at Jeffboat
  • Former Keppel execs arrested in ongoing Brazil bribery probe
  • NTSB finds hull fracture caused flooding of towing vessel
  • Southampton Marine Services moves ahead on Red Eagle refit
  • Multraship takes delivery of first Carrousel Rave Tug

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Government scheme to lift LPG demand in India
    India to import about 14m tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas in 2018
  • Two cheers for 10-point plans
    It's probably good that British shipping has been given one, but do we need it?
  • Maersk Tankers names ex-BP trading head Reed as vice-chairman
    Paul Reed joins product tanker giant after 37 years at BP
  • Howe Robinson considers launching own dry index
    Move is a reaction to the exclusion of handysize from the revamped Baltic Dry Index
  • Consultancy urges carriers to embrace digital transformation
    A new report from Boston Consulting Group recommends container lines take on five imperatives to digital success or lose out...
  • It's digitalisation, but not as we know it
    The newly released Boston Consulting Group study of digitalisation in container shipping has a vision for our business that many...
  • Michelle Handforth takes top job at Aberdeen Harbour
    Incoming chief executive to grow the business amid ongoing port expansion
  • Carriers fail in final pre-Chinese New Year rate push
    Predatory pricing strategies hinder spot rate progress on the east-west majors
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List Containers takes a look at those individuals who we think had the most influence on the industry in...
  • The most popular newbuilding types in 2017
    Capesizes and very large crude carriers lead the way as investors adopt risk-averse approach
  • UK transport department rules out privatising the Red Ensign
    No parliamentary time to table sell-off, report reveals
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    Increasing demand and low levels of layup should prevent another bout of overcapacity, despite record deliveries in January
  • GoodBulk eyes New York listing on back of frenetic growth
    Delivery of 13 vessels this quarter will catapult GoodBulk into major capesize ownership league
  • RightShip appoints Crawford-Brunt as new chief
    Martin Crawford-Brunt, who starts his new role on March 12, has 20 years of experience in the maritime industry
  • UK government confirms cadet funding boost
    Funding boost will see more than 400 extra cadets trained in maritime roles every year
  • Wah Kwong to name Pareto's David Palmer as CEO
    Seasoned banker brings experience in M&A and S&P to chief executive role
  • Oil from sunken Sanchi could have reached Japan
    Black oil patches seen on shores of Amami-Oshima, Reuters reports
  • New box demand to buoy container manufacturing sector, says Teo
    People will seek to replace older boxes amid robust cargo volumes, says PIL chief
  • PIL stays ahead with nimble footwork
    Independence means 'we can make decisions very fast', Pacific International Lines' managing director SS Teo says in an exclusive interview...
  • DSME launches IoT-linked vessel component production system
    New system enables DSME to produce vessel parts without staff manually reading blueprints
  • LAST WORD: Ship Market Trend supports seafarers
    Hong Kong-based banker to donate proceeds from newly published book to the Sailors' Society
  • Autonomous vessels face regulatory challenges
    Current global shipping regulations only cover the operation of crewed vessels, says Clyde & Co
  • Noble Group's sale of four vessels collapses
    The commodities trader would have had netted proceeds of $30m if the proposed sale had not fallen through
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers posts fourth quarter net loss
    Vessel operating days, however, rose 18% as the chemical tanker market showed signs of improvement
  • Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries posts lower profit after shipbuilding contract loss
    Sales in the ship and offshore segment were weighed down by a decline in vessel repairs
  • Li Kelin, 'father' of China's container shipping industry, dies at 76
    Legendary figure helped China build a modern competitive containership fleet
  • Diana Containerships extends time charter with Hapag-Lloyd
    New employment period to start from February 15

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Carriers that don't embrace tech risk losing collateral biz: report
  • East, west coast trans-Pac spot rates notch first, dual 2018 rise
  • Analysts expect US resin exports to ramp in 2018
  • Ship upsizing challenging Australia's ports
  • PSA deal increases competitive pressure on JNPT rivals
  • No sign of pre-Lunar New Year surge in Asia-Europe spot rates

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Lewis Carroll deepens Navios Maritime stake
    US trust brings interest to almost 10% after steadily upping ante in Greek shipowner over the years.
  • Ezion set to redeem $120m in notes
    Singapore OSV owner plans to buy back the debt on Monday.
  • CH Offshore losses widen amid drop in revenue
    Singaporean anchor-handler owner's revenue falls sharply due to lower charter rates and vessel utilisation.
  • RBD bulker and crew held in Malaysia
    MMEA claims Italian ship anchored illegally in its waters.
  • Danske Bank downgrades Stolt-Nielsen stock
    Danske Bank has downgraded shares in Stolt-Nielsen after a soft fourth quarter from the chemical tanker owner. Soft quarter for Stolt-Nielsen after Hurricane Harvey Analyst Anders Karlsen dropped the company from buy to hold suggesting its dividend will remain restrained for a period while the tanker market works its way back to health. Karlsen notes that while one-off items and the effects of
  • Technology expert Reed joins Maersk Tankers top table
    Former BP executive appointed to the board of Danish product tanker owner.
  • Sanchi slick 'may have reached' Japan
    Greenpeace says oil from sunken NITC suezmax could have been detected on Takarajima island.
  • MPCC sells out $100m bond tap
    Cash will help Oslo-listed owner buy yet more boxships.
  • Kaibouk Shipyard buys more of SKG
    Malaysian shipbuilder investing more in Vietnamese ferry owner.
  • MOL tipped to scoop Total LNG bunker vessel
    Contracts for groundbreaking LNG bunker vessel due to be signed today.
  • Braemar ACM adds dry FFA team alongside Atlantic deal
    James Kidwell and James Gundy discuss how brokerage is taking a foothold in dry bulk futures.
  • Veteran Canadian ro-pax sold at auction
    Queen of Burnaby fetches $0.52m after 281 bids.
  • Kitanihon books tanker double
    Japanese yard adds to orderbook with domestic contract.
  • RightShip brings in Crawford-Brunt as CEO
    Vetting company replaces founder Warwick Norman with DNV GL man.
  • OSVs' clients trigger surge of projects on UK continental shelf
    The number of UK offshore fields set to get the go-ahead in 2018 alone represents a burst of 225% over the past two years combined, according to independent analyst Rystad Energy this week. The rise is higher, at 347%, in terms of the barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as UK activity this year is aimed at 550 million boe of reserves, as opposed 123 million boe over the past two years. "The trend i
  • MOL boxship adrift after fire; two crew badly hurt
    Seafarers airlifted from MOL Prestige following engine room blaze off Canada.
  • Pacific Radiance goes for bond buy
    Singapore offshore owner wants to issue stock for notes.
  • Pantheon Tankers adds MRs at STX
    Greek owner declares options for two tankers at Korean yard.
  • Braemar strikes again with Atlantic deal
    Purchase of physical and financial coal brokerage follows just a few months after finance move.
  • Crane used to rescue yard worker
    Malaysian firefighters lift unconscious man from vessel.
  • Ex-Keppel execs arrested in Brazil bribery probe
    Former head of Keppel Fels Brasil said to be among those detained by Singapore authorities.
  • Product tanker feared hijacked off Benin
    Second incident off West African port in as many weeks sees vessel vanish without trace.
  • Noble kamsarmax sale falls through
    Commodity trader says buyers failed to achieve board approval before deal deadline.
  • Hyundai Samho reveals NYK LNG order price tag
    South Korean shipbuilder says contract is first for Japanese shipowner in nearly 13 years.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Positive train control hearing scheduled for Feb. 15
    The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will host a hear...
  • CESI Wenzhou to serve SINOPEC LNG transport project
    The CESI Wenzhou , a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier ordered by a joint venture that includes China COSCO Shipping Corp. Ltd. (CCSC) an...
  • PANYNJ begins second review phase for Cross Harbor Freight Movement Program
    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has hired a consultant for the second phase of an environmental review for a project that a...
  • Li Kelin, former president of China Shipping, dies at 76
    Li Kelin, the former president of China Shipping Group, died at Feb. 1, 2018, in Shanghai at the age of 76, according to a statement from C...
  • UPS to increase investments thanks to U.S. tax reform
    UPS Inc. has become the latest company to pledge increased investment as a result of the recent passing of the U.S. Tax and Jobs Acts, whic...
  • Port of Baltimore receives new cranes amid record volumes
    The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore received six new rubber-tired gantry (RTG) yard cranes earlier this week to be deployed at Ports...
  • PhilaPort cargo volumes rise as expansion nears completion
    The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) has seen cargo volume growth accelerate in advance of the completion of a $392 million project to deep...
  • Port of Virginia to launch new truck reservation system
    The Port of Virginia on March 1 will launch the first phase of its new motor carrier appointment system, dubbed the "PRO-PASS Trucker Reser...
  • SCFI rises 2.9%
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) showed continued growth in container spot rates this week, tic...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
  • Oil futures weaken amid stock market rout
    ICE April Brent fell $1.07 to $68.58/b Friday.
  • ARA fuel oil inventories slump by 13.5% on vessel loadings
    Inventories of fuel oil stored in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region declined by 13.45% to 907,000 mt in the week ended Wednesday.
  • Marine fuel supplier Australian Bunker Suppliers to begin Cartagena operations
    Marine fuel supplier Australian Bunker Suppliers will expand its physical operations to Cartagena, Colombia.
  • Russia's compliance under OPEC/non-OPEC deal at around 100% in January
    Russia continued to meet its obligations under the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement in January.
  • FEATURE: No exceptions from insurers in 2020 for IMO non-compliance
    Insurance broker Marsh has emphasized that non-compliance with the new global sulfur cap for shipping in 2020 could threaten a vessel's insurance cover.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan refining throughput at 24.177 mil mt virtually unchanged on year
  • Open interest for ICE front-month Singapore HSFO contracts down 29% in Jan
    Open interest for the Singapore 380 CST HSFO outright swap was down 30.17% at 4.173 million mt for the February settlement contract as of January 31.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Tight bunker supply in Fujairah narrows spread to Singapore to minus $1/mt
    Rough seas causing bunkering delays, trade sources said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher on weaker dollar amid lack of fresh cues
    With low and declining inventories in key commodity markets, commodity price volatility will likely rise from the current historically low levels, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
  • New LNG bunkering facility to start up this year at Sweden's Gothenburg: port authority
    "LNG will arrive at the LNG facility by trailer or in containers and will be distributed via a 450-metre pipeline leading to the quayside," the statement said.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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