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December 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore to ban scrubber wash water when IMO sulphur ban bites
  • Asian E-tailing Summit, SmartBiz Expo, Franchising Show opens today
  • 2M+1 Alliance switches Asia-Europe AE7 loop to London Gateway
  • Port of NY and NJ beats all-time record in October up 11.9pc
  • Shift to regional trade routes, cuts demand for bigger ships: DSF
  • MPC Container Ships equips 5 feeders with scrubbers, retrofits more
  • Trucker jailed 1 year, firm fined US$1.3 million for carrying hazmat
  • Global economy may be slowing more than expected, IMF says
  • JNPT's fast-track customs clearance fails to get boxes out of port
  • LNG application discussed at ship-to-shore interface conference
  • US ports: Too much for highways - too little for intermodal ports
  • Atlas Air Worldwide cheers US-UK air pact effective post Brexit
  • Brussels Airport increases its airside pharma transporter fleet
  • Ontario airport cargo increases 17pc to 610,000 tons in 10 months
  • Sequential loading of Volga-Dnepr freighters cuts handling 40pc

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • AMI Global Logistics honoured as Customer of the Year by Safmarine
  • CMA CGM emergency bunker recovery measures adjustment from Jan. 2019
  • Cosco Shipping & Bolloré Logistics ink airfreight services MoU
  • Globelink WW initiates direct import console from Shanghai to ICD Ahmedabad
  • In its 7th year of success, Azan Group adding essential nutrients to daily diets worldwide
  • LNG bunkering seen growing exponentially
  • Krishnapatnam Port launches global standard Navayuga World School
  • VCT continuously enhancing productivity & efficiency
  • Air cargo traffic looking up in India
  • Emirates SkyCargo bags key awards
  • PS Atree & Co. wins Air Cargo Custom Broker award
  • Trade facilitation & changing role of Customs highlighted at WCO meet in Mumbai
  • A. N. Jha appointed as Finance Secretary
  • M. Ajit Kumar, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai, to be the Chief Guest at South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 on Dec. 14

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Switzerland: new fire engine for Zermatt
  • Sievert sharpens profile abroad
  • Wisconsin modernising rail infrastructure
  • IBJ award for Euroports
  • 7 hour airfreight solution beats 20 day sea journey
  • Praise on all fronts for ICTSI
  • UK opens skies with North America
  • Odyssey acquires AFF
  • Wood company places major timber flat car order
  • CMB nets sustainability award
  • Trio to guide Grieshaber
  • Maritime Blockchain Labs enters new development stage
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gefco and Trigo harnessing up
  • 1,500 new trucks for massive fleet expansion
  • Stockholm installs new port boss
  • Another East African carrier returns to Somalia

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • New EC rules on working conditions may make truck driving more attractive
  • Warm welcome for BIMCO cyber security clause for shipping contracts
  • Africa's air cargo market proving a moveable feast for some carriers
  • Going green may be popular, but US express customers are loathe to pay for it
  • 3PLs must embrace technology, not be 'run over'
  • HMM expected to part ways with 2M Alliance
  • HMRC puts in £8m to boost customs declaration training
  • Supply chain radar: behind the scenes at DB Schenker
  • Supply chain radar: Big auto layoffs - a threat or opportunity for major 3PLs?

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • VIDEO: ABB demonstrates remote piloting of Finnish ferry
  • Huntington Ingalls acquires cybersecurity specialist G2
  • Goltens completes cruise ship scrubber installation in 18 days
  • Can blockchain tech bring traceability and trust to the bunker biz?
  • GE gains ABS recognition for digital twin maintenance solution
  • Austal USA awarded $40.3 million for EPF 14 long lead material
  • Rolls-Royce and Finferries in milestone autonomous ferry demo

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • Shipowners at odds over EU approach to harmonised transport
    The proposed changes intend to clarify rules, harmonise reporting and create better conditions for combined transport, so it can better...
  • Demand-side risks weigh on shipping, says Fitch
    Ratings agency sees healthy, albeit slower volume growth, in container shipping in 2019, while dry bulk freight rates are expected...
  • Salvage must avoid clinging to the past with LOF
    ISU accepts LOF's best days are behind it as it prepares to co-operate with shipping and underwriters in new ways
  • Scrubber providers try to downplay impact of Singapore ban
    Wärtsilä and Yara Marine Technologies argue that any void created by open-loop scrubber bans will be filled by hybrid scrubbers
  • HMM in talks to become new alliance member
    HMM shares slot space on both the Asia-Europe and transpacific east-west trade lanes with 2M, but it is not a...
  • Maersk to focus on utilisation rather than scale
    Fleet reduction at Hamburg Süd was a necessary part of achieving synergies between the two companies
  • Qatar leaving Opec to have little impact on tanker market
    Qatar is focusing efforts on increasing gas production
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Crude tankers
    Geopolitical wildcards seen testing crude tanker market recovery
  • US-China tariff ceasefire to restore dry bulk trade flows
    The immediate restoration of grains and steel imports would induce longhaul shipments, which is likely to boost tonne mile demand
  • Daily Briefing
    Trade truce buoys shipping outlook | Scrubber lobby responds to Singapore ban | 2019 Dry Bulk Outlook | Top 10...
  • CMA CGM and MSC justify bunker surcharges
    MSC says that it expects to incur costs in excess of $2bn annually as a consequence of the IMO's red...
  • Top 10 maritime lawyers 2018
    As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best legal...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • US tariff postponement may reshape early 2019 trucking
  • Downgraded trans-Pacific forecast signals challenges beyond tariffs
  • US Southeast ports lower chassis pool target
  • India exports, imports surge on reforms, global demand
  • Value of blockchain consortiums questioned

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • Golar LNG Partners doubles pool for share buybacks
    Believing the company is worth more than its share price, Golar LNG Partners Tuesday morning announced it was doubling the pool of money it uses to buy back shares to $50m. LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx "(The company) believes that the current unit price does not reflect the underlying value of the business, its prospects or the sustainability of the new distribution," the com
  • Nordic looks to lower proposed share increase
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American Tankers amends proxy to lessen request by 40 million shares, but still looks to double total number of units.
  • Singaporean ship owner sues Port of New Orleans after spill
    The owner of the ship that spilled oil into the Mississippi River this spring, shuttering the waterway, is suing the board in charge of the Port of New Orleans for more than $10m. In the lawsuit, Singaporean company Antares Maritime alleges the port failed to maintain the Nashville Avenue Wharf, causing the hull of the 27,700-dwt Pac Antares (built 2003) to be torn open 12 April. The 12 April mi
  • Capital Product Partners coverage begun with a buy
    MLP's plan to spin off tanker fleet into Diamond S Shipping will increase risk profile but still allow for steady revenue, analyst says.
  • Capesize rebound slows on Saldanha woes, Chinese imports
    Earnings of capesize bulkers remain capped by slow iron ore trades but the trade war truce between China and the US offers optimism.
  • Empire Navigation trims fleet ahead of newbuilding deliveries
    Stamatis Molaris-controlled Empire Navigation is trimming its fleet ahead of the arrival of its massive newbuilding programme. Empire strikes tanker deal backed by Cargill The company has reportedly sold the Sungdong built 46,000-dwt products tanker MR Kentaurus (built 2007) for $13.6m. Empire did not respond to requests for comments. Some sources say the tanker is sold to a Norwegian buyer.
  • The cruiseship that floats on air
    Richard Fain reveals the lengths Royal Caribbean has gone to in making its huge new flagship environmentally friendly
  • Major Torm investor trims stake
    DW Partners has reduced its holding in Danish tanker owner Torm, a new filing shows. Departure of crude cannibals lifting product tanker tide, says Torm The investor has trimmed its stake in the Copenhagen and US listed shipowner from 6.64% to 5.96%, it was disclosed today. DW Partners' now controls 4,421,955 Torm shares, worth over $14m at present trading levels. Oaktree Capital is the domi
  • Fitch gloomy about tonnage-heavy tanker sector
    Ratings agency says oil supply likely to be hit by Iranian sanctions and Opec decision.
  • International Seaways lines up product tanker sale
    International Seaways is lining up the next move in its fleet renewal work with efforts to sell a medium range tanker. Seaways pulls off $434m six-VLCC Euronav deal New York-listed International Seaways has invested heavily in its crude fleet since spinning off from OSG and has been busy divesting older product tonnage. Brokers say the 46,200-dwt Seaways Alcesmar (built 200 4) is being worked f
  • Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale
    Former major shareholders of cruise line offload last remaining holdings.
  • New start-up EPIK floats Australia FSRU plan
    Jee Yoon-led company signs deal with Port of Newcastle for planned LNG import terminal
  • EU agrees uniform port reporting rules
    The European Commission's Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (TTE) has reached a "general approach" on rules establishing a European Maritime Single Window (EMSW). The proposal will increase efficiency by ensuring reporting procedures are the same for all port calls, it said. "The entire logistic chain will benefit from the adoption of common standards, facilitation of data sharing
  • Terjesen exits as chief executive at Gram Car Carriers
    Veteran car carrier shipping executive Karl Terjesen is leaving his role as CEO of Gram Car Carriers AS after 13 years in the job. The 66-year-old executive said he will continue as an advisor to the company, which is one of the largest suppliers of ships to the car carrying industry. He said he and company owner Peter D Gram are nearly a combined 140 years old. "We thought we needed a bit of
  • Mayfair Equity linked to Wightlink bid
    MayFair Equity Partners is close to a deal to buy UK ro-pax operator Wightlink. Sky News cited sources as saying the fund is one of a small number of bidders in talks with the company's owner, Basalt Infrastructure Partners. The price has previously been estimated at £300m ($384m). Discussions are at an advanced stage, the report said. Arcus Infrastructure Partners was also said to be reviewin
  • Two freight forwarding execs plead guilty to price-fixing
    The duo will pay criminal fine and assist with criminal investigation.
  • Shadow capacity to keep lid on capesize rates despite IMO 2020, says Marex Spectron
    Head of research believes supply pressure will trump any uptick from IMO 2020.
  • Boa Offshore lays up for-sale AHTS duo
    Norwegian owner stacks modern ships it is trying to offload.
  • Swire completes first autonomous subsea line inspection
    Swire Seabed has successfully carried out the first autonomous inspection of offshore pipeline systems. It used Kongsberg Maritime's Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for an Equinor job off Norway. A small surface vessel accompanied the AUV, but its role was limited to providing positional updates to the vehicle. The inspections were performed on three pipelines between Kollsnes and Tro
  • Uljanik yard workers walk out again
    Another strike hits management at struggling Croatian shipbuilder.
  • LNG world prepares for year of new supply influx
    Demands of an expanding market offer opportunities for shipping but the growing pressures of competition present challenges
  • Onassis shipping laureate Brooks demands diversity
    Professor Mary Brooks' message: the industry must harness the power of diversity
  • Four bidders make offers for Nord/LB stake
    German lender says it will now enter into talks with potential new investors.
  • Fjord1 and NSB forming joint venture
    Ferry operator teaming with bus and cargo company for national tourism bid.
  • CMA CGM a no-show in chance to build LNG sector bridge
    It was that chance encounter that could have done so much to build a bridge between the wider LNG world and the global shipping community - but it wasn't to be. The giveaway should have been the hushed whispers of "are they going to show up?" that were rumbling around the coffee break at CWC's World LNG Summit & Awards Evening in Lisbon. CMA CGM takes LNG fuelling plunge But this wasn't a spea
  • Nick Henry stepping down as James Fisher CEO
    Long-serving boss oversaw transformation of tanker group.
  • Chandris makes a move on restructured Gestioni trio
    Rare secondhand deal for Greek owner emerges - casting a spotlight on Italian outfit's debt agreement
  • Wallenius PCTC turned away due to stink bugs
    New Zealand orders Swedish car carrier to leave over biosecurity fears.
  • Wartsila designs new lifeboat - for buildings
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has designed a new product it hopes will never be used - a lifeboat for a building. The craft could be used in cases of severe flooding and rising sea levels caused by climate change. The concept features autodocking, dynamic positioning and wireless charging, but as yet there are no plans to construct one. The autonomous lifeboat is powered 100% by renewables,
  • HMM tipped to leave 2M alliance
    But company says it maintains good relationship with Maersk and MSC.
  • Reader poll finds subsidies a necessary reality
    Most readers who participated in a TradeWinds poll found subsidies to shipping companies and yards are a justified part of the business. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change The poll came after TradeWinds' Terry Macalister wrote in his weekly Wavelength column that South Korea's plan to work with the private sector to build some 140 LNG-powered ships is laudable. Nearly 68.8% o
  • GoodFuels lines up the 'Coca-Cola of biofuel bunkers'
    Dutch producer wants to supply shipping with million of tonnes of eco-fuel through its secret recipe involving household rubbish, forest residue and cooking oil.
  • Don't panic - IMO 2020 is 'a non-event' when it comes to fuel supply
    There will be sufficient supply of IMO 2020-compliant fuels that meet technical specifications, and there is no point in investing in scrubbers for now because of volatile oil prices and supply risks. That is Monjasa chief executive Anders Ostergaard's advice to shipowners, who will need to use 0.5% sulphur fuel from 2020 unless they have scrubbers onboard to allow their ships to continue consump
  • Old-school way of doing business is falling apart, says Monjasa boss
    Bunker supplier plays by new rules: 'There is no five-year strategy any more. You need to navigate on a daily 'basis'
  • Singapore says Malaysian Johor claims "impinge on its sovereignty"
    Lion Republic says it does not recognize new port limits in latest maritime spat between neighbours.
  • Wealth manager increases stake in MMA Offshore
    Aussie-based investor has been building stake over past few months taking holdings to over 10%, filings show.
  • Austal firms up Trinidad and Tobago ro-pax newbuilding
    Aussie fast ferry specialist says latest order will be built at recently opened Vietnam shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • 3PLs face challenges in the year ahead
    But the industry is much stronger financially than container liner companies, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners
  • A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify
    Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China.
  • project44 acquires visibility provider GateHouse Logistics
    The combined product offering will become "the first truly global visibility platform" and the largest across North America and Europe, according to the companies.
  • Importers may claim lower excise taxes for some wines
  • COSCO service adding Tampa call in January
  • Georgia announces next inland terminal location
  • Tigers launches freight, e-comm and logistics portal
  • CBP cancels meeting in honor of President Bush
  • Physicians sentenced to prison for falsifying exams
  • Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, Dachser
  • WTO releases book on international tariff talks

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2018
  • US returns to weighing Venezuela oil sanctions
    The recent swoon in the oil market may have US President Donald Trump revisiting the idea of tougher sanctions on Venezuela
  • Oil edges higher, remains in holding pattern ahead of OPEC meeting
    Crude finished marginally higher on Tuesday as early session price support faded in afternoon trading.
  • Iraq urges OPEC to consider longer-term strategy to stabilize oil prices
    Iraq's oil minister said Tuesday OPEC should consider both medium- and long-term strategies to achieve more stability
  • OPEC/non-OPEC unlikely to agree on continuing oil cuts, says Iran's OPEC governor
    OPEC and its allies are unlikely to extend their production cut agreement when they meet this week
  • Europe HSFO arbitrage to Singapore shuts on more western arrivals
    The high sulfur fuel oil arbitrage from Europe to Singapore has finally closed after being open for much of this quarter
  • Rotterdam HSFO barge trades hit five-month high on de-stocking
    The European 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge Market On Close assessment process kicked off December with a flurry of activity
  • China oil traders await directions from Beijing to resume US crude purchases
    Oil traders were cautious about resuming US crude supply to China due to market uncertainties and concerns over a narrow trading window until March.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • 29 installed SOx scrubbers registered in gas fleet before IMO 2020: Grieg
    Among the 75 gas carriers under construction, 37 will have a scrubber installed and three more have options to install the equipment, it said.
  • GoodFuels, Norden trial world's first biofuel 'drop in' ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    The biofuel will provide an alternative to distillates and ULSFO to comply with upcoming GHG and sulfur emissions rules.
  • TRADER NOTE: LPG trader Jeremiah Chan leaves Itochu to join Gunvor
    Chan is joining Gunvor around mid-January.
  • TANKERS: Ardmore signs three MR sale/leasebacks for approximately $13 mil raised
    Ardmore has the option to repurchase each of the three vessels at various stages prior to the maturity of the leaseback contracts
  • TANKERS: Scorpio to purchase 52 hybrid ready scrubbers for $79.6 million
    Scorpio has the option for the purchase of an additional 28 scrubbers in 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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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