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BRIEFS
March 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Four missing in 'serious fire' on board Maersk Line boxship in the Arabian Sea
  • GSL remains bullish about recovery despite another year in the red
  • GSL acquires 2,800-TEU CMA CGM Matisseer for US$11.3 million
  • Vancouver enjoys record year with boxes up 11pc to 3.3 million TEU
  • Dimerco says 2017 sales up 9.7pc in 2017, but provides no dollars and cents
  • Small truckers ask Congress to rethink costly 'spy-in-the-cab' rule
  • Kuwait customs seize suspected Pharaonic statue
  • Western Global to operate HK-LA airfreight service for Flexport
  • Kale Logistics, Cargonaut to create digital Dutch-Indian air corridor
  • Time-critical GBA approved for secured air cargo trucking in Germany

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • 2018 seen to be a challenging year for container shipping companies
  • Inter-ministerial committee formed to boost coastal shipping of coal & other commodities
  • Serious fire in cargo hold of box vessel on high seas
  • SM Line launches new East India service
  • Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals salutes female staff on International Women's Day
  • HAROPA - Port of Le Havre renews PERS certificate
  • Sri Lankan ports functioning normally despite declaration of emergency
  • CSIA Mumbai Airport adjudged world's best
  • States have to implement national e-way bill system for intra-state movement of goods latest by June 1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Time limit for HGV parking in rest areas
  • New name for Polzug Intermodal in Georgia
  • Steel deal for UK's Groveport
  • Garbe eyeing up expansion in southern Germany
  • Dallas: perishables now handled by Dnata
  • Canadian Railways derails CEO
  • Jade-Dienst invests in Wilhelmshaven
  • Ethiopia and Djibouti now linked by rail
  • Spanish public ports euphoric about 2017
  • Freight forwarding startup drops anchor in London
  • Airbus rolls out first A330neos for TAP Air Portugal
  • BDP enlarging North African footprint
  • Trains and ships carry traction from USA to Africa
  • ICTSI posts finalized results
  • Slight upturn for Panalpina
  • GSSA and network expand

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Maersk Line ship fire update: Thai crewman dies
  • Canberra and Dili agree on maritime borders, but downstream gas dispute flares
  • Calls for New Caledonia to benefit from Kea Trader salvage
  • MISC investigated for alleged false payments
  • KLC wins GS Caltex COA, eyes VLCCs
  • Tanker scrap prices firm amid rumours of Pakistan market reopening
  • Four missing in serious fire on Maersk vessel
  • Britannia P&I appoints Taiwan correspondent

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Interview: Panalpina's top brass bullish over M&A prospects, air freight and results
  • Fire ravages Maersk mega-containership - four crew members unaccounted for
  • DP-DHL has 'another good year', despite tighter margins in air and ocean
  • Shippers fear huge surge in costs if IMO rules box ships must slow down
  • Trump's threat of 'easy to win' tariff war could damage transpacific trade
  • Supply chain bottlenecks could be a bonus for buoyant air freight sector
  • Jim Barber becomes new COO at UPS in possible leadership succession plan

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Evergreen among new carriers joining INTTRA
  • Danelec partners with NAPA on new maritime IoT solution
  • Compact LNG fuel tank solution completes test phase
  • MOL upgrades car carrier stowage planning system
  • USCG responds to sunken towing vessel
  • Four crew missing in major fire on giant Maersk containership
  • Vard to build two more expedition cruise ships for Ponant

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Crewman evacuated from burning Maersk Honam dies
    Four crewmembers are still missing, while 22 who were evacuated as the blaze spread are on their way to Sri...
  • Armed attackers board tanker off Nigeria
    Crew take refuge in citadel as pirates open fire and damage communication systems
  • Nor-Shipping boss steps down
    Per Martin Tanggaard appointed as director at Nor-Shipping
  • Clarksons wins High Court judgment after 'blackmail attempt'
    'Persons unknown' barred from making use of unlawfully obtained information
  • Rolls-Royce's marine struggles persist
    Company slightly narrows losses due to cost-cutting
  • Barge delays continue at Rotterdam and Antwerp
    Contargo maintains congestion surcharge at key European ports, but hopes new measures by Dutch port community may help soon
  • Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal signs deal with PIL
    Move aims to increase cargoes handled at facility by 33% annually
  • Daiichi Chuo makes foray into large containerships business
    The company will establish new departments including one specialising in car carriers and larger containerships effective from April 1
  • SM Line launches new services with domestic counterparts
    The new offerings are a South Korea-Philippines service and a Vietnam-Thailand service
  • Cosco eyes more overseas port acquisitions
    Targets are primarily in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, says chairman Xu Lirong
  • Fuel costs could double with 2020 sulphur cap
    Compliant fuel would compete with land-based demand and that is where the accelerated price differential will come into play, according...
  • OOIL deal will not benefit from $1.9bn private offering, says Cosco
    CSH will seek financing from bank loans and overseas capital markets to back the acquisition
  • Korea Line signs $197m deal to carry crude oil for GS Caltex
    Contract is for the transportation of crude oil from the Middle East to South Korea from December 31, 2019 for five...
  • Refineries not ready to handle low-sulphur fuel requirements
    Intercargo chairman John Platsidakis called for a reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulations during the initial transition period
  • Shippers warned greenhouse gas rules could see speed limits for ships
    Costs likely to rise if environmental concerns force ultra-slow steaming on to box shipping sector
  • Dry bulk recovery can survive US tariff threat, says Clarksons Platou
    The question is whether the US can manufacture enough steel to sufficiently substitute the quality of imports and to meet...
  • Four missing following fire on Maersk vessel
    Situation on board critical after crew fail to contain blaze
  • Gulf Navigation concludes capital raising exercise after $100m rights issue
    Company decides against a public offering of shares not taken up during the rights issue
  • Cosco Singapore completes takeover of Cogent Holdings
    Company has acquired all shares from dissenting stakeholders by exercising its right of compulsory acquisition
  • APMT looks for capital injection from asset sales
    Terminal operator plans sale of non-controlling stakes to optimise group cash
  • Shippers show little appetite for longer contracts with box lines
    Container line customers fear losing out during periods of volatility if tied to contracts for longer than the typical 12...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Snow storm closes ports of Philadelphia and NY-NJ
  • Threats, innovation shaking container industry out of doldrums
  • Choose space over price in 2018, air cargo shippers warned
  • Russia rail service has sights set on Japan-EU container cargo
  • TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Credit Suisse upbeat on forward dry bulk
    Equity researcher reads tea leaves on dry bulk market with most signs pointing to ongoing strength.
  • International Seaways explores sale of VLCC
    Oldest tanker could go for demolition of further trading, market sources say.
  • Norwegian Cruise to build new terminal at Port Miami
    Miami-based cruise major will build new 166,000-square foot terminal dedicated to Norwegian Cruise Lines.
  • GoodBulk in the black as it closes in on full listing
    Busy fourth quarter ends with John Michael Radziwill-led company in profit.
  • Hurtigruten eyes up further polar newbuildings
    Norwegian owner's probability of taking up optional vessels 'very, very strong.'
  • Box shipping goes crypto in coin offering
    Copenhagen-based firm aims to cut transaction fees and offer buyers upside based on volume.
  • NGO Shipbreaking Platform resists GMS legal challenge
    Cash buyer GMS demands group removes defamatory articles.
  • Pakistan 'fully ready' to resume tanker scrapping activity
    Safety measures now being assessed ahead of return, Saleem uz Zamen says.
  • Outlook for cruise sector 'incredibly positive'
    'Best cruise environment' ever seen by industry veterans, according to analyst.
  • Tsantanis toasts capesize buys as Seanergy stays red
    Chief executive crunches numbers on new additions as owner lands narrowly in the red.
  • TNG's MRs earned more in 'slight recovery'
    Croatian tanker owner predicting better 2018 as demand grows.
  • 'Ideal consolidator' Eagle eyes growth over dividend payments
    Gary Vogel has clear ideas how Eagle Bulk will be setting its capital to work.
  • Bibby books SolstadFarstad CSV
    UK owner lines up Norwegian vessel for work over the next three years.
  • Korea Shipyard wins anti-pollution ship order
    Government agency to take delivery of vessel in 2019.
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine VLCC heads to breakers
    South Korean owner reported to have secured over $18m for veteran tanker.
  • Petrovietnam tied to chemical tanker purchase
    Deal with Japanese owner said to come after end of charter with Chembulk.
  • Maersk ship loses boxes off US
    USCG warns vessels of navigation hazards off North Carolina.
  • Havila secures 10-month PSV deal
    Allseas takes Havila Crusader for Baltic Sea work; spot rates rising.
  • IMO's royal blessing on 70th anniversary
    Queen Elizabeth makes return visit to HQ 35 years after opening it.
  • Sweet 16 for Fincantieri and Torstein Hagen
    Giuseppe Bono says latest deal with Viking Cruises comes during an extraordinary moment for sector.
  • Excelerate Energy puts lawyer at the helm
    Floating regasification specialist says it has "eliminated" Rob Bryngelson's president and CEO role
  • Yangzijiang buys into investment fund
    Shipbuilder spends $111m on 25% stake in new technology backer Sushang.
  • Petrogress forms Nigerian shipping venture
    Greek tanker owner teams up with A&E Petroleum in expansion move.
  • Carnival open-ended on scrubbers, LNG, MGO
    Spokesman Roger Frizzell says Miami-based cruise major will not "get too married into anything" as IMO 2020 regulations draw nearer.
  • Maersk Line boxship suffers 'serious' fire in Arabian Sea
    Four crew missing from vessel, but 23 evacuated safely, says Danish shipowner.
  • Enesel ULCV tangles with pirates in Gulf of Aden
    Greek owned containership buzzed by two skiffs, but presence of Japanese navy scares them off.
  • Vard wins two more ships from Ponant
    Singapore-listed group now set to build six vessels, but financial details still remain scarce.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • Republican senators sound alarm on Trump tariff proposal
    Several GOP senators, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday, joined in warning of perceived potential dangers...
  • Executive Moves: REZ-1 and ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council
    REZ 1 , a logistics and transportation technology provider and subsidiary of Direct Chassislink Inc., has appointed Pervinder Johar to CEO...
  • RK Logistics' booming presence in Silicon Valley
    RK Logistics Group, based in Fremont, Calif., is a third-party logistic provider that has found success by targeting high-tech companies in...
  • Maersk vessel catches fire in Arabian Sea
    The world's largest ocean carrier, Maersk Line, revealed that its liner vessel, the 15,226-TEU Maersk Honam , reported a serious fire in on...
  • CBP pushes for more authority to thwart counterfeit imports
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade (OT) Executive Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith said her agency needs more auth...
  • Commentary: Lobbyist free-for-all can skew the bigger picture on Trump tariffs
    If you're not in an industry directly impacted by the domestic production of steel or aluminum, or U.S. imports of those two products, you ...
  • New ocean procurement tool helps small shipper act big
    Late last week, two of the more prominent advisory groups in global freight announced they had partnered on a new concept to help small and...
  • Commerce finds subsidized non-stick resin imports from India
    The Commerce Department has determined that U.S. imports of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin from India are receiving export performanc...
  • Commerce finds dumping of silicon metal imports
    The Commerce Department has found evidence that silicon metal imports from Australia, Brazil and Norway are being dumped on the U.S. market...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2018
  • CERAWEEK: NAFTA talks to strengthen North American energy flows: Mexican minister
    Oil and natural gas trade between the US, Mexico and Canada will only be strengthened as the three countries renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement
  • US crude stocks build on higher imports, production
    US crude stocks built while gasoline and distillate inventories both fell for the week ending March 2, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • US DATA: EIA shows US fuel oil stocks up for third straight week
    US residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday rose for the third straight week, US Energy Information Administration data showed.
  • Oil succumbs to broad pressure following Cohn exit
    Oil futures flirted with positive territory Wednesday after the release of weekly US inventory data, but ended the session deep in the red, tracking equities lower as concerns mount over a possible trade war.
  • Mediterranean gasoil at parity with ULSD amid tight supplies
    Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil cargoes were priced Tuesday at parity with the ICE low sulfur gasoil futures -- the benchmark for ultra low sulfur diesel values -- as limited cargo availability in the region drove up differentials.
  • Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand expected to rise until 2023: IEA
    Saudi Arabia's fuel oil demand is expected to increase until 2023, according to data from the International Energy Agency in its "Analysis and Forecast until 2023" document released this week.
  • Fujairah no longer world's second bunker hub after Qatar crisis
    The port of Fujairah has lost its position as the world's second-largest bunker port to Rotterdam after the Qatari diplomatic crisis shifted demand away from the Middle Eastern hub last year.
  • INTERCARGO seeks pragmatic approach for IMO 2020 global sulfur cap implementation
    A reasonable and measured enforcement of the regulation is necessary.
  • Saudi Aramco to keep 2018 LPG exports steady at 8.5 mil-9 mil mt
    The company expects a similar export level as 2017 and forecasts anything between 8.5 million to 9 million mt.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sulfur unit flares at Motiva Port Arthur plant
    The flaring released less than half a metric ton of sulfur dioxide, according to a company filing Tuesday.

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