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BRIEFS
August 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM ups Asia-Europe rate US$1,050/TEU and $2,000/FEU
  • Shanghai rates rising, but is it panic buying ahead of China trade war?
  • Rotterdam first half volume up 6.2pc to 7.1 million TEU, May sets record
  • Cosco sketches out marriage contract details with OOCL on its website
  • ZAO Container Terminal St Petersburg first half up 17.4pc to 374,500 TEU
  • USTR mulls China tariff hike on US$200 billion worth of Chinese imports
  • China vows retaliatory tariffs of 5-25pc on US$60 billion of US goods
  • US recyclables find markets after ban, but nothing to match loss of China
  • FESCO's Vladivostok volume up 40pc to 5.8 million tonnes in first 7 months
  • DP World and EGA team up to lift aluminium exports from the UAE
  • Air France KLM cargo revenue up despite strikes, lower freight volume
  • IAG Cargo second quarter revenues increase 0.4pc to US$325 million
  • Lithium menace: Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  • Envirotainer expands network by adding RAP e2 station in Toronto

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Asia-Northern Europe spot rates up
  • CMA CGM launches LYDIA feeder service to West Africa
  • DP World's media statement on Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal
  • MOL in project to develop autonomous vessels
  • OOCL increases liftings & revenue per TEU in first half
  • Ports in SC & GA to establish common chassis pool
  • Ship agent liable for negligence leading to excessive dunnage disposal charges
  • Taiwanese majors enhancing fleet
  • WCO develops e-learning course on Single Window environment
  • New export opportunities seen for India in trade with US & China
  • AFI to conduct airfreight session at FWC-2018 with industry experts as speakers
  • India's footwear industry has huge potential for export: Suresh Prabhu
  • PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors
  • CSR good for business: Suresh Prabhu
  • Gandhidham Chamber elects new office-bearers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New chemicals wagons increase capacities
  • 100 years of regular US airmail flights
  • DHL supports European athletics championships in Berlin
  • Grant to improve intermodal freight flow in the USA
  • Kofler joins Olam for internet of logistics
  • Shippers and forwarders' satisfaction with carriers...
  • American Airlines brings Spanish masterpieces to San Antonio
  • GAC Dubai raises its pharmaceuticals logistics game
  • Eurasian train now connects more terminals
  • Disagreement over Djibouti hub continues
  • Personal continuity confirms course of Trans-o-flex
  • Ethiopian Airlines spreading freight wings further
  • Milaha sailing in calmer waters
  • A match made in Malta for Europa Road
  • New director of enforcement at the US FMC
  • Emirates celebrates 15 years of connecting Kiwis
  • Ferrymasters adds LTL railway capacities

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures newbuilding financing
  • Technology to transform future of container trade, predicts insurer
  • Thirty ships stuck as Chittagong is paralysed by strike
  • Beijing's proposed tariffs on US LNG will have limited impact on Chinese supply
  • Prosafe agrees deal with Cosco shipyard for three newbuilds after 20 months of talks
  • FSRU stopgap a boon to Middle East energy needs as new projects dwindle
  • Ship Finance International VLCC catches fire near Chiba
  • South Korean shipbuilders reach compromise regarding steel plate prices
  • Sungdong sale process under way

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Shippers face surcharges on boxes by barge as summer heat hits Rhine water level
  • Despite $73m H1 loss, new owner Cosco tells OOCL staff their jobs are safe
  • Forwarders face problems accessing critical TSA platforms for air cargo security
  • New Loadstar LongRead: The capacity crunch
  • Pilots protest study on whether cargo planes should have one pilot and remote help

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Harvey Gulf spells out details of proposed reverse merger with GulfMark
  • Tuco Marine to be represented by Defence Unlimited International
  • Wärtsilä's divers help operators avoid unscheduled drydockings
  • Cyberhawk completes ABS oil tanker survey using drones
  • GulfMark Offshore gets merger proposal from Harvey Gulf
  • Dario Deste to take helm at Fincantieri Marine Group

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Riyadh calls for international efforts on Red Sea security as oil shipments resume
    Turning off the Automatic Identification System is insufficient to avoid Houthi attacks, according to Intertanko
  • Recent fuel contamination cases spark doubts regarding 2020 blends
    Increased blending will invariably introduce the possibility of variable quality issues that are potentially not covered by the ISO standard...
  • North Korea flouting sanctions through ship-to-ship transfers
    AIS being switched off to prevent detection of oil product imports, UN says
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures $184m loan to refinance 12 ships
    New York-listed company signs a five-year facility with Nordea and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
  • China Merchants Port issues $1.5bn bonds
    Chief financial officer Lu Shengzhou says the issuance comes as his company is in its era with valuable opportunities for...
  • Latest US-China tariff threat bears much greater significance for freight
    Flow of consumer goods to the US will be altered if tariffs go ahead
  • Chinese tariffs threaten US LNG boom
    The threat of Chinese tariffs could deal a blow to the new export terminals planned for the Gulf coast and...
  • Djibouti dismisses LCIA ruling as DP World terminal dispute wrangles on
    The LCIA ruled that DP World's concession at the Dolareh Container Terminal remained 'valid and binding' at a tribunal in...
  • Weak demand threatens box recovery
    Outlook for carriers dims as overcapacity on mainlane trades re-emerges
  • Daily Briefing
    Smaller UK ports could be key to easing Brexit chaos | Greeks lift investments in shipping on back of LNG...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping debt, ransoms and making a ship one km in diameter
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • OOCL eyes 1m teu fleet capacity
    OOIL is looking to order several 20,000 teu ships and expand fleet capacity by about 40%, says chief executive Huang Xiaowen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Strong peak season to test Mexican container capacity
  • ELD surprise: Costing supply chain time, not US truckers
  • Tech-driven drayage peel-off expands at LA-LB port complex
  • Heat wave worsens Antwerp, Rotterdam barge congestion
  • Chittagong cuts port dues during holidays to attract cargo
  • Outpacing market in trans-Pac gains, OOCL warns of tariff impact

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Bourbon picks Hochoa as new finance chief
    Gael Bodenes-led offshore vessel giant company replaces Astrid de Breon with Thierry Hochoa.
  • Trafigura project to bring VLCCs to Texas
    Swiss trader submitted permit application to build the first offshore deepwater port facility in US state.
  • Branson opens up on long-standing cruise dream
    Virgin founder's ambition to own a cruise line formed in his 20s.
  • Harvey Gulf looks to merge with Gulfmark Offshore
    UPDATE: Guidry-led OSV owner says its proposal is better than Tidewater deal
  • Ship Finance VLCC hit by fire off Japan
    Tanker now stable and flames are out after weekend incident.
  • SCI plunges deeper into the red
    Forex devaluation pushes Indian state shipowner's second quarter losses to $30m.
  • Cosco unit to issue $900 in bonds
    Cosco Shipping Development to issue renewable corporate bonds worth RMB 6bn.
  • Baltic Dry Index stable at four-year high
    Capes still climbing but has the time come for cargoes to be split?
  • Distribution question draws downgrade for Hoegh Partners
    DNB Markets analysts cut MLP to hold amid doubts over next dropdown candidate.
  • PACC Offshore halves losses
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner doubles revenue for the second quarter.
  • POSH Offshore cuts loss in encouraging quarter
    Chief executive says company has made headway in improving overall performance.
  • PACC Offshore wins Kensteel counterclaim
    Court awards SGD 3.8m ($2.8m) deposit to Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner, shoots down Kensteel's claim for SGD 30.5m.
  • Scorpio Bulkers nets new debt line for a dozen ships
    New York-listed owner inks loan in latest finance move of a busy summer.
  • Ocean Tankers tied to second VLCC purchase of summer
    Brokers believe the ship will add to the company's storage fleet.
  • European Union flag scrapping deadline to stay, says commissioner
    Belgian politician quizzes Karmenu Vella as concerns persist over approved yards list capacity
  • Braemar stock picks up on MOL LNG carrier delivery
    Chief executive James Kidwell says similar deals are in the works.
  • Blackrock takes big stakes in two Pittas public companies
    Tennenbaum takeover leaves investment heavyweight with substantial stakes in Euroseas and EuroDry.
  • US oil industry to suffer from Unipec ban
    China may have more to lose from trade war, but US has become dependent on China for crude sales, says Banchero Costa.
  • Unipec reported to have suspended US oil imports
    Chinese refiner's actions latest development in growing trade spat between world's two largest economies.
  • Bumi Armada sees Vietnam FPSO contract extended
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator says latest deal will keep unit employed until 2024.
  • Pacific Radiance bondholders set to vote on restructuring
    Offshore vessel owner to hold informal clinics this week ahead of formal vote on bond overhaul.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • COSCO plans to extend growth with OOCL
    COSCO said that following last month' s completion of its acquisition of the parent company of container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line, the combined companies will be the third-largest container carrier and remain "committed to further growth, with 19 vessels ordered and a total capacity of about 330,000 TEUs, the combined capacity will reach 2.93 million TEUs by the end of 2018."
  • Trade deficit expands after three-month decline
    The U.S. trade deficit expanded in June after three consecutive monthly declines that brought the deficit to its lowest level since October 2016.
  • First round of post-deal sanctions hitting Iran
    Several U.S. sanctions on Iran will activate at midnight, upon the expiration of a 90-day wind-down period for certain transactions with the country following President Donald Trump's May 8 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, otherwise known as the Iran nuclear deal.
  • BNSF's Q2 earnings chug ahead nearly 37 percent
    Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), a Class I railroad owned by Berkshire Hathaway, saw double-digit year-over-year earnings and revenues growth for the second quarter of 2018.
  • Positive momentum in spot rates continues
    Container freight rates showed continued positive momentum last week after capacity cuts in the major east-west trade lanes, according to two of the primary indices for measuring spot market pricing.
  • Global box volumes sustain slow, steady growth
    Global transport volumes of containerized cargo continued to grow at a slow, steady pace in June, climbing 1.3 percent year-over-year to 13.99 million TEUs for the month, according to the latest data from industry analyst Container Trade Statistics.
  • Unions oppose single-pilot cargo plane study
    A group of pilot unions want a provision in a House or Representatives' Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that calls for a study into single-pilot cargo plane operations grounded.
  • Commerce taking California export panel bids
    The Commerce Department is seeking nominations for up to 35 appointments to a new Central California District Export Council.
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 11 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2018
  • Crude futures rise on Saudi output, Iran sanctions
    Crude futures settled higher Monday, boosted by lower output from Saudi Arabia in July, and as US sanctions on Iran were due to start Tuesday.
  • Prompt Rotterdam RMG 380 CST bunker fuel requirements tight: sources
    A busy VLCC loading schedule, lower exports from Russia have kept avails tight.
  • Congestion at port of Gibraltar following fog at weekend: sources
    Bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar were disrupted over the weekend due to heavy fog which has led to some congestion at the port
  • Up to three VLCCs of Urals planned for China: sources
    China's Unipec is planning to load three VLCCs of Russian medium sour Urals crude to Asia in August, traders said.
  • Sturdy fuel oil crack sees European refiners eye sour crudes
    A strong 3.5% FOB Rotterdam fuel oil crack has tempted European refiners to favor sour crudes in order to boost production of high sulfur fuel oil
  • Refinery upgrades, works to ramp up ahead of 2020 IMO sulfur cap
    As the International Maritime Organizations 2020 0.5% global marine sulfur cap edges closer, refinery upgrades are expected to pick-up through H2 2018
  • First Suezmax for Aug departs Europe with fuel oil for West Africa
    The first Suezmax laden with fuel oil has departed Rotterdam for the West African market in August, according to Platts trade flow software
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude rises on US oil rig count, volatility to remain
    "Prices this morning have recovered a bit on a bullish US rig count report," said Phillips Futures' analyst Benjamin Lu.
  • Port State Control officials target inspection of ships globally ahead of IMO 2020
    The CIC will ensure effective and uniform enforcement of environmental rules to curb emissions.
  • Saudi Aramco resumes oil shipments through Bab el-Mandeb
    The strait is an 18-mile-wide chokepoint at the southern tip of the Red Sea between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
  • China adds US LNG to list of products for potential 25% import tariff
    Chinese demand figures to underpin a substantial chunk of expected US export capacity growth over the next decade.
  • OPEC output surges on Saudi crude boost
    Saudi Arabia produced 10.63 million b/d, the kingdom's highest since August 2016.

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