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BRIEFS

September 7, 2018

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China tops all in DNV GL-Menon Economics survey of maritime nations High court tells Djibouti to back off DP World or risk assets and jail BIMCO foresees supply growth will keep freight rates down this year VICT docks its biggest ship to date - an 8,063 TEUer - at Melbourne EU hints at ending US beef ban, but assures locals little will change Shipmanagers and owners split on scrubbers as world oil prices rise Hutchison Ports leverages technologies to improve container handling French BIO-UV ballast water treatment firm opens office in Hong Kong Abandoned ships in Nigeria cause suffering in coastal communities PSA's box terminal at JNPT raises crane fleet to 27 to boost efficiency Dredging begins to create terminal basin for Egypt's Sokhna port Northwest International Cargo Airlines wins preliminary CAAC approval Drewry: Rates rise in July but air freight prices appear to have softened Finnair increases flights to Japan, China, Hong Kong from summer 2019

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Agreement signed to develop 23,000-TEU, LNG-fuelled ultra-large container vessel Blue Sky Intermodal appoints new agent in India Confidence falls in shipping risk management Dry bulk market seen remaining positive HAROPA registers impressive performance in H1 MOL Worldwide Logistics Ltd established in Hong Kong MoS cautions about fake Sagarmala website SARJAK Container Lines wins 'NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment' award for 7th consecutive year at MALA 2018 Wan Hai Lines suspends Iran services Deendayal Port Trust contributes over Rs 33 lakh towards relief efforts in Kerala Water taxi services beckon Mumbai CONCOR celebrates Customer Day & Silver Jubilee of ICD Tughlakabad

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Five-fold precision landing More money needed to digitalise Europe's railways On a fast track to high speed trains Tandem to lead Barig charges committee Port Liner plugs in electric barges Mail Boxes Etc expanding in Switzerland West Atlantic's 2nd B737-800BCF and good H1 Deploying PTC on five locomotives Active tracking à la Air France KLM Martinair English court backs DP World on Djibouti Ahlers sets the sails for 2019 Upgrade for K+N pharma fleet Big step forward towards evolving into a digital carrier «Curiosity of the day» Unit heads to join Panalpina board MOL creates MWL DSV acquires S&H to step up e-commerce business SAA bumping up Luanda frequencies

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
DP World wins UK high court judgment against Djibouti over terminal Bourbon seeks new financial partners after further first-half losses Songa Bulk appoints new CFO DSIC, DNV GL join forces to develop LNG-powered ships CSIC Leasing bags orders for shipbuilder affiliate Maran opts for scrubbers on 13 tankers Yang Ming ships nuclear fuel rods under heavy security Maersk Line's Tim Smith

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Carriers hit by Asia-Europe cargo slump as hopes of a 'bumper year' sink Shippers seeking reliability are eyeing sea/air services to avoid congestion VTG board calls on shareholders to reject 'too cheap' Morgan Stanley takeover bid Analysis: sailing solo next year could be a voyage to disaster for ZIM Want to get involved in owning a low-cost cargo drone? Chinese express airlines expand with new carrier and new routes

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Study makes case for seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings ONE sees low sulfur fuel as best option for sulfur cap compliance MTU introduces new hybrid marine propulsion systems MAN books record number of cruise ship engine orders Alfa Laval develops product tanker BWMS deckhouse solution Angelicoussis picks Sembcorp for Maran scrubber, BWMS retrofits

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Is maritime regulation stuck in 1948? Lloyd's List SMM Business Briefing raises regulatory concerns as industry focuses on the fragmented take-up of technology and dated approach... Shipping's leaders slammed for 'lacking vision' NJC consultant Chris Wincott believes shipping employers undervalue significance of career development for their employees South Korea to invest in LNG bunkering project South Korean gas company forecasts an increase from 310,000 tonnes in 2022 to 1.36m tonnes in 2030 The Lloyd's List Podcast: SMM 2018 Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Navios Containers kicks off New York IPO Navios Group's new boxship vehicle is looking for $100m to help fund another five acquisitions Drewry says capesize rates unhindered by trade war The trade war uncertainties, while having little direct impact on the dry bulk market, might lead to a slowdown in... Lloyd's List Global Awards: Time to recognise maritime's innovators The closing date for the Lloyd's List Global Awards is September 21 GoodBulk to raise $10m from share issue to new investor Equity agreement at $17.46 per share comes as capesize owner seals new ING loan for up to $73m US draft report highlights demurrage and detention concerns Fact-finding mission calls for clarification and standardisation as well as alternative billing methods for detention, demurrage and free time Port throughput figures show slowdown in trade growth Container port throughput growth is slowing as global trade is affected by the threat of US-China tariff war and Iran... ExxonMobil unveils ethylene and LNG projects in southern China US major signs up for a petrochemical complex and a LNG terminal in Guangdong but the projects are still subject... CSIC Leasing invests in two kamsarmaxes Orders come as the steady recovery in the dry bulker markets is expected to continue into 2019 Confidence in shipping risk management declines Owners and charterers were the least confident in the survey that assessed whether risk management was leading to commercial success... Billions remain docked as port operators fear political risks in Brazil Corruption investigations in Brazil cite legal agreement that green lights greater privatisation in the country's is under suspicion Viewpoint: Frozen history There may be only a small number of Arctic casualties upon which to judge risk, but the total traffic is... SMM: HFO future does not dampen scrubbers' outlook, says Yara chief Yara has increased its orderbook to several hundred scrubber orders per year and is vying for bigger manufacturing capacity to... Daily Briefing South Korea delays release of Stellar Daisy report \| Eagle Bulk agrees deal for scrubbers on up to 37 ships... Maran Tankers selects Sembmarine for scrubber retrofits on 13 vessels Sembmarine's says the Maran Tankers order is its largest retrofit contract to date and the installation will take place at... Dalian Shipbuilding and DNV GL develop LNG-powered 23,000 teu ships Two parties have signed a joint development project agreement at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg Wan Hai adopts eBL in China-Taiwan trade Wan Hai vice chairman Randy Chen views the execution of the eBL as 'an important milestone' for the company

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
ODFL revenue rises 20 percent as freight demand grows ILWU, Vancouver terminal operator reach deal to avert strike Tech allows US truck shippers to contract collaboratively Container lines risk losing pricing control via instant quoting Amid tariff uncertainty, Port of Everett focuses on long view Dicom's split of US, Canada divisions sets both up for growth California law will hold shippers liable for dray labor violations Maersk deploys electronic cargo tracking for Nepal trade

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Eidesvik Offshore fixes OSV for wind work Norwegian vessel owner to deploy a large support ship at a German offshore wind farm from mid September. Posco lines up rolling plan for dual-fuel capesize bulkers Steelmaker set to take gas-fuelling route for its next generation of ships as it develops LNG bunkering KNOT Offshore staying away from scrubbers The use of IMO 2020-compliant fuel is ' a charterer's expense', chief executive John Costain says. Heidmar launches FFA unit New venture said to expand client options and is second new venture formed under new chief James Pippard. Courage does a U-turn and looks at rebuilding its fleet Hong Kong owner that appeared to be shunning shipping is looking to reinvest Star Bulk strikes again, snapping up seven ER ships Hapag-Lloyd aims to 'pass on' 2020 costs Rolf Habben Jansen says the liner shipping giant is testing LNG and scrubbers on nearly 20 containerships, but expects others to pay the additional $1bn per year cost of low-sulphur fuel Djakarta Lloyd trades boxships for bulkers JMU and Wenchong scoop $804m Wan Hai contracts Taiwanese carrier lines up series of 2,800-teu boxships in Japan, with 12 smaller vessels to be built at Chinese yard Posco lines up rolling plan for dual-fuel capesize bulkers Steelmaker set to take gas-fuelling route for its next generation of ships as it develops LNG bunkering Sovcomflot eyes Arctic transit for first LNG-fuelled aframax tanker But company is still battling bunkering hurdles in the newbuilding's country of origin, South Korea ESL's dual-fuel bulker newbuild heads for Northern Sea Route JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials Latest incarnation of SPB-type containment system heads for ultimate test after delays over tank fitting Cyprus readies planned FSRU tender for 2020 target Uniper on hunt for pair of LNG newbuildings Guohang and Yudean to merge 58-bulker fleet Chinese dry bulk shipping is turning inward as domestic markets improve, and the country's largest private bulker owner is teaming up with a major power company GMS reaps strong activity but suffers from slow start-ups Gulf Marine Services has been raking in the offshore contracts, even if oil companies' threadbare marine departments are moving in slow motion SBM Offshore cuts fresh deal with Brazilian prosecutors Industry backs accelerated EEDI standards for some vessel types Rotterdam grabs funds after '$90m' fuel spill Dutch port secures claim of $34m but boss says total bill could be triple that total Global shipping 'family' shows support for Mercy Ships Key shipping figures reveal third annual Cargo Day is setting sights on raising $1m for free surgery in Africa Search for Stellar Daisy wreck: We may not succeed but we have to try It is a long shot, but finding the wreck of the sunken VLOC might reveal why it suddenly sank in the middle of the Atlantic and could give answers that help prevent a repeat of the disaster Cutting carbon was never easy, but we now know it is possible Terry Macalister imagines it is 2029 and the shipping industry, at least some of it, seems to have accepted the challenge to decarbonise Eastern Mediterranean Maritime markets VLCC veteran to trading buyers BP moves in on Landbridge scrubber-fitted VLCC newbuilds Bihar's oldest aframax sent to the breakers Turkey's Manta plans to buy more handies Maersk Broker scoops S&P trio from rival SSY Maersk Broker has been active in hiring new recruits in the recent years Gulfmark Offshore sets up management incentive plan New York-listed OSV player registers almost 900,000 shares with regulators for compensation program. Plenty of black ink for ferry owner Color Group Fletcher Shipping fixes out PSVs to Allseas Scottish owner finds up to three and a half months of work for SD-owned ships. Maersk merges digital and IT divisions after key departure Exit of chief digital officer sees Adam Banks step up to lead new department. Novatek brings in Chinese shipping investors Cosco and Silk Road Fund linked to stake in new Maritime Arctic Transport LNGC venture. SMM hears of Germany's 'new dawn' at TradeWinds forum New generation of leaders tell conference of their confidence in the future. Concordia Maritime tanker locked in for an extra year Chief executive Kim Ullman says rate is well above the present spot market levels. Wallem car carrier rescues yacht crew Coral Leader crew come to the aid of five sailors off Corsica. CSIC Leasing inks kamsarmax deal Tianjin-based company books bulkers at domestic Xingang shipyard. GoodBulk inks fresh loan and brings in new investor Bulker owner has added a fourth bank relationship and printed stock worth $10m at the top end of its aborted IPO range. Wuhan XG adds feeder newbuild duo Chinese group steps up boxship expansion with order at CSC Jiangdong. Livestock ship to be towed from Corsica to Beirut Tug to get broken-down Rabunion vessel home to Lebanon. Bibby Line warns of fraudulent imposters UK owner says fake companies promising vehicle transport and crew roles in its name. UK court lines up PSV sale Crew hoping to recover wages from auction of GOL Offshore ship. Shipowners turn to Norwegian bond market as investors thirst for new deals Established names have used their plug-and-play ability but new entrants could also take advantage of latest window, experts say Layups top 180 ships at Bourbon But French owner says situation stabilising as loss cut in first half. Pilot mix-up led to near-grounding of Greek capesize Two different passage plans blamed for confusion surrounding Carras Hellas bulker's exit from Newcastle. Angelicoussis picks Sembcorp Marine for scrubber and BWTS installations Greek shipowner to send nine VLCCs and four suezmaxes to Singapore yard for retrofitting. Former Onassis tanker linked to scrap sale Olympic Spirit II said to have been sold to demolition by affiliate of cash buyer Somap International Prima Marine gets thumbs up for fleet overhaul Thai tanker owner on road to better profits after charter strategy switch, acqusition and asset disposals. Clinton Webb joins the ranks at Dorian LPG Experienced shipping analyst set to try his hand at US-listed LPG carrier owner. DNV GL, Dalian plan massive LNG-powered boxship Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder plan to build world's largest boxship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Executive Moves: Union Pacific, PGT, Brownsville BIS official grilled over steel, aluminum tariff exclusions Avantida expands container management service to Mexico Automakers say more tariffs would drive up car prices Trade deficit rises for second straight month Amazon orders 20,000 Mercedes-Benz vans ShipBob scores $40 million in funding round Port of New York and New Jersey director going to Harvard Network expansion boosts Descartes' Q2 earnings

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
US agrees to work with India on Iran oil imports ahead of sanctions The US has committed to working with India on reducing its Iranian oil imports ahead of sanctions returning in November, but Washington continues to aim for zeroing out Tehran's exports, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday. First Suezmax to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for Sept The first Suezmax this month to carry fuel oil from Rotterdam for discharge in Singapore was placed on subjects late Tuesday, shipping sources said. US Gulf Coast Supramax petcoke freight rates hit 2018 high A combination of low Ultramax tonnage and infrequent cargoes have seen record rates done on dry freight along the US Gulf Coast in late August and early September. Iraqi August crude exports surge, output remains stable Iraqi oil exports in August surged 156,000 b/d as flows from the Persian Gulf terminals and the Kurdistan region both rose steadily, the country's State Oil Marketing Organization said Thursday. FUTURES 5: Oil settles lower as US product builds outweigh crude draw Crude and refined product futures settled lower Thursday despite US government oil inventory data showing US crude stocks falling nearly double analysts' expectations. New bunker fuel cap to spark bullish environment for scrubbers "We think the economics of installing scrubbers makes sense," Goldman Sachs said in its report. Dalian Shipbuilding, DNV GL ink agreement to develop LNG-fueled ULCV ship This follows DSIC's successful delivery of two 20,000 TEU container vessels to Cosco Shipping Group this year. External: Global Risk Management TRADER NOTE: Middle distillates trader Sodai Tanaka joins Mabanaft Prior to that, Tanaka was with Castleton Commodities for one year. ONE says LSFO most realistic immediate solution for fleet as IMO 2020 looms "We are in discussions with bunker suppliers for specifications," ONE said. Sumitomo interest in Freeport LNG capacity gives boost to terminal expansion plans Freeport LNG is preparing to join a growing field of US exporters that includes Cheniere Energy and Dominion Energy. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rebound 8.2% after hitting five-month lows In Fujairah, tight cargo supply continued to keep bunker premiums at elevated levels.

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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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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