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December 7, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • China's state media provides more detail on Sino-US trade truce
  • DS Norden carries out first test voyage of bio-fuelled ship
  • CMA CGM ties up with Hong Kong's Freightos to advance digitisation
  • Dip Shipping forwarding executives plead guilty to price-fixing
  • SeaLand announces USDA Inspection Charge on cold cargo
  • Hard-pressed US ports lack funds to build US Customs new facilities
  • Georgia announces inland terminal plan to cut trucks to Atlanta
  • Port of Rotterdam embraces IAPH-backed LNG auditing tool
  • NYK's ship management platform to reduce duties and use big data
  • DSV starts on new 1.1 million-square foot facility near Toronto
  • Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Seattle daily service from July
  • UK and Canada wrap up open skies agreement ahead of Brexit
  • October world air cargo beats September with Asia Pacific on top
  • Nepal and Cambodia sign initial air services agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • APL joins fight against wildlife trade
  • CMA CGM & Freightos sign agreement advancing digitisation in the shipping industry
  • Kolkata-Patna becomes India's second container cargo sector on inland waterways
  • Vasco Maritime, Goodrich Group's NVOCC & ship owning arm, celebrates 20th Anniversary in Singapore
  • DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates prosperous overall trade outlook for India
  • PDP International's 'Shrinkhala' plot to benefit ex-im trade in Kolkata
  • Repo Rate unchanged, SLR reduced
  • Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit 2018 in Goa today
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 seeing tremendous interest from delegates
  • WCO meeting in Mumbai discusses best practices in different areas of cross-border trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "A port has to offer a vision"
  • Five e-vehicles for final mile fleet
  • DTC now orange through and through
  • MSC sticks to announced BRC
  • Crane Benelux welcomes new MD
  • Latam Cargo connects Huntsville to Latin America
  • New rail yard shortens truck trips
  • Another helmsman for Battermann & Tillery
  • Davies Turner on the move in Scotland
  • Shipper to Teesport for five years
  • More rolling stock for BGS Rail
  • Air India back on Mumbai-JFK route
  • New Turkey sales rep for Champ Cargosystems
  • Medport tables action plan 2019
  • AIT Worldwide acquires Connexion World Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bigger hoppers boost grain transport capacity
  • Kannur airport opening this weekend

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • DP World completes Unifeeder acquisition after EU competition green light
  • AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion
  • Shippers claim carriers' 2020 fuel surcharges are too costly and too early
  • E-commerce revenue up, but traditional services bring Clipper more profit
  • Local knowledge the key to successful final-mile delivery, says DHL
  • Reduce empty container movements and go greener the digital way
  • An automotive apocalypse is nigh...
  • How one Suffolk logistics firm prepares for Brexit
  • Cool chain firms can boost margins and reduce waste using the Internet of Things
  • Supply chain radar: should UPS & FedEx vs Amazon Air bother air freight executives?
  • Under the radar: the times they are a-changin' for Clipper Logistics

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Study raises concerns about Panama Canal tugboat captain fatigue
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers new Southwest Alaska pilot boat
  • BAE Systems San Diego shipyard wins $78.8 million Navy contract
  • Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems
  • Austal to build 94 m AutoExpress for Trinidad and Tobago
  • MOU aims to position UAE as major LNG bunkering hub
  • Crowley adds 400 new reefer containers to its fleet
  • Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins order for 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier
  • ClassNK Consulting partners with Carbon Trust

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Owners and yards welcome EU-South Korea subsidy talks
    The EU had previously notified it the World Trade Organisation that it wants to join Japan in consultations on South...
  • LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels
    Buoyant spot market spurs plans by Golar, Awilco and TMS joint venture to launch 16-ship LNG carrier play in the...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping wins green loan for srubbers on 16 ships
    The company has plans to install scrubbers in 15 bulk carriers and one container vessel
  • Contships eyes further expansion of feeder fleet
    Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four...
  • Chancellor claims Dover port needs years to be ready for no-deal Brexit
    The port has warned about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit, but it is sure it can service customers even...
  • Höegh LNG charters out its largest FSRU
    The Hyundai Heavy Industries 170,000 cu m newbuild will be chartered out to Naturgy for 15 months before entering a...
  • MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar
    MSC says it is important that the whole industry stays focused on the IMO goals, which already require a major...
  • Shangdong Shipping restructures amid spin-off talks
    Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public...
  • Communications duo in shipping tie-up
    Marine electronics experts link up for enhanced service co-operation
  • HHLA paves way for Hamburg hyperloop
    A new joint venture company has been created to facilitate the hyperloop project, split 50/50 between HHLA and HTT, known...
  • Guangzhou to give cash handouts to low-sulphur ships
    State subsidy scheme, which is still under government review, is expected to start from January 1, 2019 and last for...
  • Green groups target US west coast coal exports
    Terminals planned for Oakland, California and Longview, Washington
  • ONE joins rivals' bunker surcharge strategy
    ONE has identified adopting low-sulphur compliant hybrid oil as the 'most realistic and cost-efficient short-term solution available'
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LNG
    The global appetite for liquefied natural gas is rising as new demand hot spots for the clean-burning fuel are developing
  • Viewpoint: The big picture
    Developing a long-term maritime strategy has evaded the US and UK for decades, but Japan has provided an object lesson...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions | Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers | Transpacific trade truce could prompt...
  • Regulators steer clear of national bunker licensing schemes
    Bunker supply chain security may top the industry agenda, but it seems to have fallen through a jurisdictional crack at...
  • Top 10 in ship finance 2018
    As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best in ship...
  • Xie appointed as CMES new chairman
    Capt Xie earned his stripes by starting as a seafarer and later moving to shore positions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • CN eyes Halifax terminal stake to deepen reach
  • Market share-hunting HMM hints at 2M renewal talks
  • Multimillion funding gap blocks Baltimore from double-stack rail
  • Volgo-Baltic delivers huge project cargo to Siberia refinery
  • Adani Ennore Terminal gains ground with Maersk call
  • Smart contracts for shipping offer shortcut to blockchain adoption

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG ink LNG carrier orders
    Established players among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year
  • Seafarer unions warn tired tugboat captains could crash in Panama Canal
    Tug captains can work 12 hours-plus without a break, guiding neo-panamax ships through the locks, they say
  • List of European Union approved recycling yards confirmed
    Turkey and US included among 26 facilities published in EU's official journal
  • Tanker industry holds breath as Opec delays output decision
    Opec is expected to announce a final deal on supply cut after discussing with some Russia-led producers on Friday.
  • Is bigger always better when you are on a ship that feels like a city?
    The sheer scale of the world's largest cruiseship raises questions about whether you can have too much of a good thing
  • Low rates and capital costs rule out prospect of reefer newbuilding orders
    Bunkers and cost of installing scrubbers critical issues for shipowners
  • MSFL buys ship for anonymous owner
  • Asian interest picks up as Baltic's escrow service begins to take off
    Membership growth has been substantial since SGX takeover, says Asia-Pacific head
  • Scrubbers help oil industry dispose of high-sulphur fuel
    Exhaust gas cleaning is a useful bridging technology until refiners invest to crack high-sulphur residues, says Andrew Mawicke of international energy brokerage Amerex Petroleum in Singapore
  • GIEK joins forces with KfW on Quantum Pacific scrubber loan
    Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer's $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals
  • Reefers' demise overstated but share of market on the slide
    Laskaridis Shipping-led Alpha Reefer Transport pool still profitable despite containerships tightening grip
  • Pool ships still earning above opex despite box challenge
  • Green groups praise Maersk's carbon-neutral plan by 2030
  • Sudan nets two bids for FSRU project
  • Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector
  • Qatar eyes up huge engine retrofit job for its Q-ship fleet
    Nakilat considers taking gas-fuelling route for 44 LNG carriers
  • LNG carrier orders surge as three owners ink slots
    NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year
  • Indonesian trio boost fleets as Coeclerici exits transshipment
    Italian company sells last seven self-unloading vessels, but management kept on with plans to expand
  • Rebranded DTA Ship Agency expands geographically with plans to boost its workboats
    Singapore has become the latest focus for DTA's ship agency, technical services and offshore arm
  • Intercargo boss makes stark warning on scrapping capacity
  • Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data
    Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information
  • Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth
    Head of Tokyo-based mutual says he is ready to take on more investment risk to expand its business
  • Lifeboat makes its first journey for half a century
  • Cheng buys bulker for $7.9m and scraps it for $9.3m
  • Diamantidis adds suezmax resale to Delta Tankers fleet
    Expanding Greek company acquires once abandoned newbuilding at far below its current market value
  • Secondhand product tanker market attracts investor interest
    Modern MR tonnage proves most popular, but larger ships may have more S&P upside
  • Ciner signs $254m Koch suezmax deal with HHI
    Turkish owner makes good on plan to diversify with four-ship order
  • Tomini takes bulker profits
    Dubai-based company shows itself to be a shrewd asset player as it locks in profits on two supramaxes
  • Atlantic Bulk Carriers reveals a third ultramax on order at Imabari
    Coumantaros family company ups orderbook in Japan
  • Arne Fredly tops up holding in Hunter Group
  • Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs and two LNG carriers
    FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment.
  • Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs, two LNGCs
    FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment.
  • Product tanker earnings hit multi-year highs
    Daily rates of MRs and LRs are buoyant across the globe on strong cargo flows and spill-over effects from a strong crude.
  • Great Eastern lines up $50m scrubber, BWTS spend
  • First Ship Lease lines up LR2 tanker pair at Cosco yard
    Move continues resurgence under ownership of Greek shipowner Stathis Topouzoglou.
  • Caspian Shipping lines up AHTS, crane vessel orders
    Azerbaijan owner continues fleet expansion plan with imminent Baku Shipyard deal.
  • Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins
    The knowledge economy is transforming the way Navig8 does business. Instead of hoarding information in the hope of squeezing out that last extra buck, the key is transparency and honesty with clients, Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch tell TW+
  • Varouxakis can be sued in piracy contempt of court row
    UK judge rules underwriter free to pursue Greek owner for $1.6m unaccounted for after hijacked bulker flouted orders to deliver cargo after release.
  • Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way
    Red Funnel captain disorientated in thick fog, report finds.
  • Nordea commits to shipping and offshore in changing world
    Casper von Koskull says lender looking to stay in sectors for the next century.
  • Tidewater PSV crew safe after pirate attack
  • Total disaster: Ireland's worst modern maritime accident
    TW+ looks back at the Betelgeuse explosion, as the 40th anniversary of the tragedy looms. Photography: Ian Vickery Sr
  • Yard boss sorry for 'negative Merseyside stereotypes' jibe
  • Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM
    Norwegian company follows vessel purchases with deal for compatriot company.
  • Shandong Shipping mum on 'asset reorganisation'
    One of China's biggest shipowners has frozen trading in its stock amid recent talk of big transactions.
  • Zvezda to import aframax parts from Korea
    New Russian shipyard needs foreign components for new tanker.
  • MHI to compensate families of WWII forced labour victims
  • Hyundai Mipo bags Knutsen LNG newbuilding double
    South Korean shipyard to build small-scale gas carrier for delivery by 2021.
  • Turkey's Densan said to be shedding its last bulkers
    Akcal family company believed to be selling supramax pair to Greek interests
  • ONE unveils IMO 2020 bunker surcharge strategy
    Japanese boxship giant expects to start using low sulphur fuels towards the end of 2019.
  • Adnoc teams with Inpex in LNG bunkering alliance
    Companies initially plan to target UAE market, but with eye on Southeast Asia as well.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act
    The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operates and bunkering companies.
  • Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions
    Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges.
  • A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify
    Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China.
  • BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity Group
    Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company.
  • CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance
    The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday.
  • Oakland scrap paper shipments finding new markets
  • Executive Moves: Logistics salute, Atlas Air Worldwide

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 6, 2018
  • Record-high exports take US crude stocks lower, snapping 10 weeks of builds
    US crude supply contracted last week, snapping 10-consectutive weeks of gains as crude exports soared to all-time highs.
  • Maduro inks deal with Russia to boost Venezuela oil output 1 million b/d
    Russia will invest $5 billion to raise Venezuela's oil production by 1 million b/d under a new economic agreement, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday.
  • Oil complex pares declines after US inventory draw
    Crude prices moved up from early-session lows following a bullish US inventory draw Thursday, but still closed lower day on day.
  • OPEC ministers not yet decided on production cut figure: Falih
    OPEC still has unfinished business in negotiating a production accord
  • Kuwait set to miss 2020 output capacity target
    Kuwaiti plans to boost its oil production capacity by 2020 may not be achieved until 2022
  • NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits one-year low on counter-seasonal bullish HSFO
    The European balance of the month hi-lo fuel oil spread has continued its bearish trend, reaching over a one-year low
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 18% as arb east finally closes: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 18% or 167,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday
  • Iraqi oil minister holds talks with Total, Lukoil on Nassiriya refinery project
    Iraq resumed negotiations with international oil companies on the proposed 150,000 b/d Nassiriya refinery
  • Iran unveils budget with expectations of 1.5 million b/d crude sales at $54/b
    Iranian government on Thursday proposed a budget for the next Iranian year that begins March 21 based on crude sales
  • Open interest for front-month Dec ICE middle distillates contracts gained 6% in Nov
    Some traders said that the rise was a natural reaction to the ongoing volatility in the physical markets.
  • FUTURES: Crude lower on rising output survey ahead of OPEC meet
    A huge bear movement in global oil benchmarks has dampened market confidence in oil prices, an analyst said.
  • D'Amico signs MR sale/leaseback with 'Japanese company' for $27 million
    This deal will generate net cash proceeds of $8.6 million after the repayment of the existing bank loan.

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