BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 7, 2018

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PIL Lines boosts Asia-ECSA service from a fortnightly to weekly service Sealand expanding its service between USWC and Latin America Port of Rotterdam Authority urges more EU investment in infrastructure OOCL strikes gold for its efforts in promoting a cleaner environment Long Beach polled 'Best Green Seaport' in the world UK role in EU transport 'will continue post Brexit' Colombo's Q1 volumes rise 16.2pc, among the world's fastest growing 4 multi-purpose vessels to move containers from Dhaka to Chittagong Finnair links up with Cathay Dragon and extends its network in Asia Hactl provides new Belgian carrier with cargo handling services in HK Tianjin Cargo Airlines making headway towards launch

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JUNE 6, 2018
Classification seen as more relevant than ever Damco launches digital freight forwarding platform Twill in India HMM selects shipbuilders for eco-friendly mega containerships Report aims at projecting the future for container transport Scrapping of oil tankers seen increasing this year US emerges India's top export destination Chinese firm invests 85 million euros in Zeebrugge Inner Port Construction of Subarnarekha port gets nod Deendayal Port's proposed new fully mechanised facility to make fertiliser cargo handling more efficient DP World Mundra records enhanced productivity with new equipment INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION Major Ports begin the fiscal on a positive note in cargo handling Baba Kalyani heads group to study SEZ Policy RBI increases key lending rate; retains GDP growth for 2018-19 at 7.4 pc

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Meyer deploys cleaner, quieter 7 l engine Garbe building for Hermes Industry veteran has 75 candles to blow out Confitarma sets out its requirements 4.2 million vehicles use Channel Tunnel Widerøe goes live on new airfreight management software MD commercial at Delta Cargo from within CMA CGM and PSA combine investments Debate on autonomous vessels continues Train speed and safety rising in Poland New logistics centre at Hong Kong airport Antonov flies in critical automotive components Ex-BP stalwart moves to LOC 15 days by rail from Shijiazhuang to Minsk M&M stakes out bigger claim in Sri Lanka Cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals in Jeddah The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

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JUNE 6, 2018
Fairplay's tonnage titans Stena Line and Hitachi Europe in AI partnership Posidonia 2018: US Coast Guard issues warning over BWM extensions Posidonia 2018: Inmarsat to collaborate with Hellenic Space Agency Underwriters told they need to combine modelling expertise Marine insurers raise fears over threats to core global centres Posidonia 2018: Low-sulphur fuels to bring fresh complexities Marubeni books LR2 tanker pair at Onomichi Posidonia 2018: Cracks appear in shipping industry's opposition to scrubbers Scorpio Tankers in sale-and-leaseback deal for six MRs with China's CMB Financial Leasing Posidonia 2018: Shipping heavyweights warn of LNG carriage risks Wilhelmsen, Airbus test shore-to-ship drone delivery in Singapore Keppel O&M builds LNG bunkering vessel for Singapore market HMM and others to receive USD25 million for fleet renewal Pan Ocean orders first container ship newbuildings in eight years

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JUNE 6, 2018
Panamax daily hire rates hit $16,000 as open tonnage availability dries up Whitehall is 'hanging the UK logistics industry out to dry' on the road to Brexit Freight industry welcomes green light for Heathrow expansion, but the wait goes on China still powers ahead as Asia-Pacific captures more contract logistics Analysis: a long wait, but the next big deal for DSV is in the making UPS workers eye strike action as July contract deadline looms Online shopping boom keeps air freight profit hopes high

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JUNE 6, 2018
MARAD starts search for next Kings Point Superintendent 210,000 dwt LNG dual fueled bulker design gets LR Approval in Principle SeaRobotics delivers autonomous unmanned hydrographic vessels KVH Industries announces new cybersecurity initiatives USCG issues its seventh BWMS type approval "Poor safety culture" cited in Baja Ferries' RO/RO fire SunStone inks shipbuilding contract for third expedition cruise ship Keppel O&M to build South East Asia's first LNG bunkering vessel

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JUNE 6, 2018
Blockchain trumps Brexit for UK maritime service providers UK maritime service providers dismiss Brexit concerns and raise blockchain profile Last word: A tale of sorrow and hope The Sailors' Society charity is marking its 200th anniversary with events through the year K Line resists calls against senior managers Both the top managers are up for re-election on June 21 EU commissioner courts Greek owners to push climate change agenda Greek shipowners receive charm offensive from EU commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc as she pushes climate change agenda Stellar merger target Phunware launches cryptocurrency Investors in maritime-focused Stellar Acquisition III could own up to about 24% of technology start-up Phunware Container shipping: The shape of things to come A new report from TT Club and McKinsey warms up the crystal ball to peer into shipping in 2043 Wilhelmsen to collaborate with Airbus on drone delivery A pilot project will be started in Singapore in the third quarter to deliver things, such as spare parts and... Maran orders second FSRU and another LNG carrier at DSME Optimistic Angelicoussis confirms more investment in LNG assets at favourite South Korean yard Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power Europe Greece Posidonia Panama Canal can accommodate fast-rising US LNG exports There is zero waiting time on the new locks, says the administrator for the Panama Canal Authority Global box trade has solid start to quarter CTS data shows global box traffic of approximately 13.8m teu for April, a rise of nearly 6% on 2017 Oman Drydock sets sights on shipbuilding New chief executive places bet on developing panamax and post-panamax shipbuilding capability with $60m investment Box shipping freight rates fall by half over 20 years Inflation-adjusted rates have come down by 50% as fuel costs rise to account for 15% of costs The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 3 On today's podcast we are joined by another special guest - Stephen Gordon, managing director of Clarksons Research Services YM Efficiency allowed to berth at Sydney Local clean-up teams are closely monitoring areas that are easily accessible to the general public to remove debris or containers Trump seems set to wreck the dry bulk recovery, but when you're a star, they let you do it Maritime association BIMCO openly voices fear of trade war Keppel secures $40m LNG bunkering vessel order The vessel is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2020 Scorpio sells another six MR tankers to CMB Leasing Before CMB Leasing, New York-listed owner has already signed sale-and-leaseback deals with two other Chinese leasing houses for 11 product...

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JUNE 6, 2018
ILA-USMX reach tentative six-year US East Coast, Gulf Coast agreement US 3PLs expect e-commerce, compliance, trucking to drive strong 2018 NVOCCs signing contracts to lock up chassis capacity Damco makes digitalization push in India via Twill Forwarders offer new LCL service to meet rising demand

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JUNE 6, 2018
Analysts see Opec talks as tanker catalyst Potential for more crude on the market would be welcome, but benefits differ among asset classes. Probunkers eyes $343m LNG bunker fleet Start-up physical supplier sees wide-ranging market for LNG once the 2020 sulphur limits hit shipping. Martinos goes digital with new platform, pool Greek owner launches aframax pool with 'virtual' platform initiative Aegean jumps after fall on $200m scare Shares for US-listed bunker supplier gain 62% after plummeting 73% on news of possible multimillion-dollar write-off. Posidonia aframax order for Tsakos Energy Despite propensity to caution against new ordering, major Greek group inks 115,000-dwt pair at Daehan. Genco closes $460m credit facility Facility, which was 40% oversubscribed, will let the US-listed drybulker owner issue dividends, pursue growth opportunities. Baja, Rina blasted over Caribbean Fantasy fire Operator had poor safety culture, while class society failed to meet responsibility. Diana Shipping gets pay raise on capesize US-listed bulker owner gets slightly above market rate on second year-long hire to Koch Shipping in two weeks. PDVSA threatens force majeure as tanker queue builds Venezuelan major wants cooperation on congestion through ship-to-ship transfer plan. Debt deal cements tie-up between MSC and Messina Restructuring of more than $500m debt bonds Italian conro operator to Swiss liner giant Sector's volatility and resilience on display at shipowners' forum Those hoping for some illumination on the famous cyclicality of the global shipping markets and the never-say-die attitude of the industry's key players were treated to a live example at the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia. Dry bulk's recovery story has put the market back in focus and John Michael Radziwill's GoodBulk is seeking to tap into the rising tide of rates and sentiment to lis Wrist and Klevenberg to merge Ship suppliers backing consolidation in competitive sector. SunStone signs contract for third China cruiseship Infinity-class series grows with another expedition newbuild at China Merchants. Jurong Shipyard fined after fatal accident Singapore yard to pay $172,000 after worker crushed. Bulker master confirmed dead after fall Blue Planet boss Marianthe Patrona pays tribute to senior captain. Kidwell: shipbrokers are safe from platforms for now Human skills make shipbrokers secure against digital trading platforms in the near-term believes Braemar boss James Kidwell More management changes at Zim Israeli container line promotes sales chief Saar Dotan to VP of shipping. UK minister 'no show' hits Brexit calming bid Nusrat Ghani dashes back to London early as London shipping figures insist UK's departure from the EU will have little impact. KNOP profit soars to record level Shuttle tanker partnership benefits from drop down of Anna Knutsen from KNOT. Xeneta and DNB team on 'earnings crystal ball' Norwegian platform and investment bank cooperate on boxship rate data. Damaged Yang Ming boxship docks in Sydney Inspections begin after YM Efficiency lost 83 containers in storm. Lehmann back at Bodewes for cargoship German owner inks newbuilding at favourite Dutch shipyard. Yasa Shipping linked to MR order at Mipo Turkish group said to have inked a quartet of tankers in Korea. Lloyd Fonds boosts capital with share issue German finance house selling 10% of its equity in new fundraiser. VIDEO: halves of Kea Trader forced further apart Storms cause list of 18 degrees as Shanghai Salvage moves in new heavy-lift ships for wreck removal. Pan Ocean orders containership duo Part of the company's fleet expansion efforts, newbuildings will replaced chartered tonnage MPA hopes PIER71 will drive digital innovation Initiative aims to encourage greater collaboration between industry and technology start-ups. Phoenix Petroleum teams with CNOOC for LNG terminal Philippine fuel retailer says project would broaden its product portfolio, which already includes LPG.

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JUNE 6, 2018
NEWS FLASH: ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent... Kuehne + Nagel enhancing last-mile visibility Kuehne + Nagel announced Wednesday that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Zebraxx to provide innovative last-mile shipment ... CMA CGM taps Shone for onboard AI The CMA CGM Group has been working with maritime technology startup Shone since the beginning of 2018 to develop artificial intelligence sy... CEVA teams with IMSW to expand U.S. FTZ offering CEVA Global Logistics LLC and IMS Worldwide Inc., a specialist in foreign trade zone management and operation, are teaming up to provide in... Oakland signing new lease with biggest tenant The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners is scheduled to approve new leases for the two terminals operated by its biggest tenant, SSA T... Australia investigating YM Efficiency incident The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has opened an investigation into an incident in which more than 80 containers fell overboard off a Y... Alibaba leads group building Hong Kong logistics hub Alibaba Group's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, reportedly is leading a group that will invest $1.5 billion to build a logistics center at ... Port Canaveral cruises ahead with upgrades Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast is carrying out multiple projects that will boost cargo and cruise operations. Projects currently i... Heavy-duty truck orders at levels 'never seen before' Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 35,200 units in May, the third-highest level ever for the month, according to prelimin...

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JUNE 6, 2018
Oil settles lower as US stocks rise across the board Oil futures fell Wednesday after US Energy Information Administration weekly data showed builds in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks. Iraq tanker fleet ships first cargo in almost three decades Iraq state-owned tanker fleet has shipped its first crude oil cargo in almost three decades North Korea seen willing to keep energy trading chances alive The US-North Korea summit seems very much likely to take place next week after Pyongyang responded to the initial US decision to cancel the meeting in a seemingly conciliatory manner, a strong signal that the hermit republic is willing to keep its chances of gaining freedom to trade in the international energy and commodities markets alive. EU progresses plans to protect firms from US sanctions on Iran New rules designed to protect EU firms dealing with Iran from US sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities have passed a key step, the European Commission said Wednesday. Oil futures lower after EIA data shows US stocks rising US Energy Information Administration data released Wednesday showed builds last week in crude, gasoline and distillate stocks, putting further downward pressure on oil futures. Panama's April marine diesel sales rise 16.91% on year Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 37,780 mt in April, up 16.91% from 32,316 mt in the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Wednesday. EIA says March residual fuel oil exports to Panama tripled on year US residual fuel oil exports to Panama totaled 1,243,000 barrels in March, up from 405,000 barrels a year earlier, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 8.2% as light distillates rebound US' Schall Law Firm starts claims investigation against Aegean Marine Schall's investigation comes after Aegean said it might need to write off about $200 million as bad debts. UAE's Viking Marine Services bullish on bunker fuel testing, surveying sector "Surprisingly, our Singapore volume is growing. Ours is 90% a tanker market," Viking MD said. FUTURES 2: Crude futures strengthen on falling inventory levels According to the American Petroleum Institute, US crude stocks were down 2.03 million barrels for the week ended June 1. FueLNG orders first LNG bunkering vessel for Southeast Asia This vessel will "enable FueLNG to be the first in Singapore to provide ship-to-ship LNG bunkering services within the Singapore port," Ong said. US crude exports could be a victim of brewing trade war with China China, the world's largest net importer has matched well with US crude exports due to current pricing. FUTURES: Crude futures remain stable ahead of OPEC meet "Investors are bracing themselves for another large drawdown [in US crude stocks]," ANZ Research analysts said. TANKERS: Scorpio to boost liquidity by $52 mil with six MR tanker sales/leasebacks Scorpio has the obligation to purchase each vessel at the expiration of each agreement with the Chinese company.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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