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June 8, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao in jv to build US$1.5b logistics centre in HK
  • China offers to buy US$70b of US goods if White House halts tariffs
  • ILA, USMX reach tentative 6-year contract agreement
  • Kerry Logistics buys majority stake in Italian logistics company
  • Q1 Asia-M East box volumes soar but overcapacity blights rate recovery
  • CMA CGM creates special logo to mark its 40th anniversary
  • Harbour cranes sail from Antwerp to Abidjan with SAL
  • Terrorist drones pose threat to commercial shipping
  • American Airlines to start first US Cuba belly cargo service
  • Air France-KLM to use CSafe Global's e-container for pharma shipments
  • West Atlantic returns to profit in Q1 despite losing mail routes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • IMO focusing on better facilitating electronic business, single window system in maritime transport & improved port efficiency
  • Need for autonomous ships to comply with COLREGs stressed
  • Shipping of dry bulk projected to take a turn for the better
  • FIEO leading pan-India delegation of exhibitors to major trade fair in China
  • Dangerous cargo restrictions in Saint Petersburg & Ust-Luga due to FIFA World Cup 2018
  • IATA, Deloitte develop Airport Ownership & Regulation guidance recognising the strategic national importance of airports
  • Economy seen on continuous upward trajectory
  • Delegates showing increasing enthusiasm to be a part of South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai on June 29
  • EXIM Club organises seminar to discuss anti-dumping remedial measures

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Starting 2018 with verve
  • Germany: BGL publishes alternative route map for HGVs
  • Aussies remember Smithy
  • Green laurels for POLB
  • More capacity for European and US LTL networks
  • From Malaysia to Ethiopia
  • Emirates starts Stansted service
  • Middle East's Translux awards global LNG contract
  • DHL building innovation centre in Chicago
  • Locomotives delivered to Canadian railways
  • Another peak for Panama Canal
  • Communications at Cargotec in new hands
  • Air Canada: time for new routes to Europe
  • Swiss Worldcargo's pharma leadership recognized
  • Blocktrains take to the rails in India
  • More traffic for Marseille Fos
  • Kerry Logistics moving into new markets
  • New key account manager for Atlantic Logistics
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Posidonia 2018: Scrubber installations booming, says DNV GL
  • Acquisitions continue to complement Wrist's organic growth strategy
  • ONE becomes latest liner operator to impose bunker surcharge
  • Fairplay's tonnage titans
  • Grimaldi orders six more large ro-ros from Jinling
  • Ulsan port seeks LNG-fuelled tugs
  • ClassNK data-sharing platform attracts 46 companies
  • Seoul clarifies HMM's 'need' for USD750 million

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • US east coast dockworkers finally settle bitter dispute over new employment contract
  • DHL eyes first services to the US from Leipzig with its European airline, EAT
  • Box terminals fare better financially than their carrier customers, but can it last?
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes the final mile with Zebraxx partnership deal
  • Comment: How to make sense of the digitalisation of the ports industry
  • Saar Dotan leads new management appointments at Zim
  • Vicky Brock joins returns specialist ReBound's senior leadership team

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • DNV GL to release its first cyber security class notations
  • C-Innovation appoints Shaun Lazenby as commercial manager
  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard projects clear key Senate hurdle
  • New COTP NY and NJ to keynote Maritime Cyber Security event
  • Ship managers Bernhard Schulte and Columbia pool their buying power
  • Damen Jiangyin components facilty receives ISO certificates
  • BAE Norfolk Cole modernization contract worth potential $96.7 million
  • Bollinger Shipyards receives SCA Award for Excellence in Safety
  • Inmarsat research shows owners warming to IoT based solutions
  • AWO approves Decatur Marine as TPO for Responsible Carrier Program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • London Club sees combined ratio hit 119%
    Big rise in net incurred claims to blame, says Gooch
  • Greek owners pushing envelope on cyber security
    DNV GL reveals that a lot of its cyber security research resulted from requests by Greek owners
  • ONE joins the many with bunker surcharge
    Carrier to join rivals in adding charges, to be rolled out between July 1-15
  • Bulkers and containerships dominate scrubber uptake
    DNV GL expert warns of significant waiting time for scrubber installations
  • Marshall Islands submits safety views on 2020 fuel switch
    Liberia, Intercargo and other shipping entities co-sponsor flag's paper
  • American Hellenic says April was its best underwriting month so far
    Company's insured fleet rose by 43% in the 12 months to end-April, reaching a total of 2,200 vessels
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn UN Ro-Ro acquisition
    Danish group finalises deal announced in April
  • MSC backs scrubber technology as sulphur compliance divides shipping
    The world's top three container lines are pursuing different strategies as the shipping industry decides how best to reduce sulphur...
  • MSC's Diego Aponte warns of price dumping risks as container shipping recovery fizzles out
    State-supported container lines may distort the market through unfair pricing practices, says MSC as it draws attention to the ambitious...
  • IMO's 2020 rules favour crude and product tankers, says Wells Fargo
    Dry bulker and containership operators may lose out as they cannot fully pass on extra fuel costs to their customers
  • Expect regional fuel crunch and spiking prices, warns bunker analyst
    We're 18 months away from the 2020 sulphur cap and there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market...
  • Lack of political leadership on Brexit alarms UK shipping
    Critical comments from Chamber of Shipping come after earlier blast from Freight Transport Association
  • Japan puts WTO action over South Korea 'yard doping' on hold
    Scaled-back diplomatic strategy towards South Korea comes as Japan tries to charm China into joining the negotiating table at the...
  • From the box to the bottle: The logistics of wine
    Containerised wine exports are growing but service issues are giving wine makers a hangover
  • BSM and Columbia form joint procurement company
    Two shipmanagers combine forces for greater leverage over ship suppliers
  • Scrubber window of opportunity closing as fuel price spread widens
    The total fuel bill for the industry may double from $70bn in 2016 to well over $140bn in 2020
  • US Gulf and east coast labour contract deal reached
    News of a new master contract assuages fears by port stakeholders of a repeat of the west coast labour dispute...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU looks to Greek owners to push climate change agenda | Time for Posidonia to speak truth to power |...
  • Ioannis Martinos plans aframax pool as Signal eyes new pool concept
    Revolutionary Signal Ocean commercial management platform will expand to cover dry bulk as well as tanker market
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Live from Posidonia, Day 4
    On today's podcast we are joined by some of the industry's leading analysts from BIMCO, NS Lemos and DVB Bank.
  • Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding sells Shenghui Equipment
    Sale will bring about Yuan20.8m net gains to SWS's parent CSSC Holdings facing delisting risks
  • Globus Maritime trims losses and eyes reverse split
    Greek owner has improved its bottom line with $1.5m net losses seen in the first quarter and remains optimistic about...
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    A towing tug was at the incident site to ensure safety of navigation and look out for any potential pollution

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Chicago - not just a hub, a high-tech logistics magnet
  • LA port set to invest $1.3 billion over next year
  • US imports forecast to hit record summer levels
  • South Carolina to fill federal gap in Charleston port deepening dollars
  • RoadOne acquisition signifies growing US drayage consolidation
  • MSC joins free container weight database
  • Tech, infrastructure drive productivity gains at DP World Mundra
  • FMC rule allows NVOCCs to respond faster to BCO needs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Eletson refinancing closer with new notes
    Diversified energy shipping group has nearly all bondholders agreeing on exchange offer.
  • Avin said to buy another Toisa tanker
    Latest deal comes amid string of Greek purchases of bankrupt Toisa's fleet.
  • ONE asking shippers for bunker surcharge
    Major trans-Pacific liner operator asks additional fee to cover fuel costs, which have risen 25% this year.
  • NAT tipped for more demo sales
  • Bergesen rules out return to shipping as profit triples
  • Panayotides says banks are happy to lend to prudent owners
    Pavimar Shipping boss remains upbeat about the availability of finance
  • GoodBulk lenders play dual role as IPO underwriters
  • Staff cuts position Ince to stay independent or merge
    Law firm slims down to stay solo but links to suitors linger
  • Ulstein group logs $125m in combined losses
  • Seaways likely to take only four of six Euronav VLCCs
    Shortfall in bond raise looks to have doomed New York owner's hope of buying half-a-dozen tankers as executives work on a last-ditch solution
  • Expanding Hellenic snaps up two tankers from Toisa
    Greeks continue to dominate purchases from fleet of bankrupt shipowner
  • Another feeder boxship on way to CMA CGM
  • Gard pulls off major coup to tie up huge Maersk fleet
    One of the hull insurance's biggest upsets is confirmed as Danish shipping giant is won over by Norwegian insurer's 'better terms'
  • HMM opts for scrubbers on big boxship orders
  • The real victims of the US trade war will be much closer to home
    Donald Trump's tariff increases on Chinese imports could be self-defeating and the only sufferers in the whole mess will likely be Americans
  • Shipper protests reveal need for new way of carrying fuel costs
    Rising price of marine fuels has pushed container lines to bring back emergency bunker surcharges - which has reinvigorated some old arguments
  • Lines cut transatlantic services despite growing cargo volumes
    Ocean Alliance and HMM make retrenchments amid concern over low freight rates on eastbound trade
  • Third cargo lined up from Golar's Hilli Episeyo
  • Milaha and Neu fix VLGC trio for a year
  • First LNG carrier hooks up with Prelude FLNG facility
    Shell is expected to test storage tanks of world's largest LNG floater, but there is speculation ship's call could be just a berthing drill
  • Marinakis joins the Greek crush targeting LNG entry
    Latsis then speaks about growing his gas ambitions outside of the LPG sphere
  • Spanish ship agency to set up LNG brokerage arm
  • Botas takes number of Turkish FSRUs to three with order at Hyundai Heavy
  • Maran Gas inks another FSRU as it sets sights on first project
  • Maersk's 'offshore garbage men' grab decom bull by the horns
    Maersk Decom's business model is all about taking over as much risk as possible for offshore decommissioning
  • New age in emergency response arrives
    Modernisation and expansion of global maritime distress alert system is agreed but safety and compatibility issues still need to be overcome
  • Salvors return damaged Maersk Honam to owner
  • Liberia hits back after union's Twitter jibe
    Chief executive of leading flag says Nautilus official got it badly wrong over attempt to mock registry's anniversary celebrations
  • MOL looks to next generation of women seafarers
  • Pantheon hopes for trading sale of vintage VLCC
  • Chem-tankers face turmoil as importers look closer to home
    Trade war between the US and China looks likely to compound the overcapacity facing the sector from newbuildings delivering this year
  • Oceangold books two more MR newbuildings at STX
    Greek owner exercises options, but latest tanker duo will not be part of new joint venture fleet
  • Vinalines eyes more disposals after handymax sale
  • d'Amico handymax lures Samin back into market
  • Hsin Chien Marine to order newcastlemax in Japan
    Large bulker contracted against long-term charter employment to NS United as both outfits look to boost their fleets
  • Saddam's yacht set to be pilots' floatel
  • Top Ships shares spike on $96m suezmax deal
    Possible four-year deal for Hyundai pair sees owner's stock climb by two thirds.
  • USC: 50-ship deal will be worth $600m-plus
    Russian yard group continues talks over dry cargo vessels for domestic owner.
  • Vega crewman rescued after falling overboard
    USCG finds Filipino in the sea five miles from Port Everglades.
  • Car falls into hole caused by boxship smash
    Demolished Suez Canal road proves a problem for waterway authority's vehicle.
  • DNV GL sees dramatic pick-up of scrubbers
    Drybulk vessels currently the single biggest adopters of scrubber technologies
  • WoodMac discounts LNG oversupply concerns
    Consultants says LNG market is "rebalancing" and will absorb next wave of US production.
  • Pittas hopeful on consolidation chances
    One of two new public platforms expected to be involved in M&A before year end despite Poseidon talks cooling.
  • Dof Subsea sending OSV to Nigeria
    Norwegian owner wins FPSO hook-up work in the third quarter.
  • Tallinna Sadam raises $172m in IPO
    Estonian ferry and ports company completes over-subscribed offering.
  • Grimaldi Group inks another six ro-ros in China
    Italian owner reported to have declared options for another $400m of vessels at Jinling.
  • DFDS completes $1.1bn U.N. Ro-Ro takeover early
    Danish owner to start integration process immediately.
  • Schulte and Columbia team on ship supply
    A day after merger of Wrist and Klevenberg, GenPro formed to "guarantee" more than 800 owners lower procurement costs.
  • Peter Livanos: 'Opportunities anywhere you look'
    GasLog chairman tells TradeWinds openings in industry are not limited to the LNG market.
  • Reach Subsea secures three-month charter
    Norwegian operator signs longer deal for construction vessel.
  • SolstadFarstad wins 'significant' Maersk, BP deals
    Norwegian owner fixes seven PSVs; adds 2,500 days to its charter backlog.
  • Uljanik Plovidba returns to profit
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner boosted by higher revenue in first quarter.
  • Containerships grows Med, Baltic volumes
    Finnish owner's EBITDA rises as revenue increases in first quarter.
  • Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
    No casualties as vessel was unmanned, but potential pollution threat from 75-cbm of MGO onboard.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Connecticut Port Authority issues State Pier RFP
    The Connecticut Port Authority has released a request for proposals from parties interested in developing, financing and operating State Pi...
  • Kerry acquires majority stake in Italian logistics provider
    Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in logistics provider Saga Italia S.p.A. Kerry Logistics said the acquisition w...
  • Long Beach freeway connector closing
    The transition ramp that connects truckers and motorists traveling east from Terminal Island along Ocean Boulevard to the northbound 710 Fr...
  • KLLM increases pay for company drivers
    Jackson, Miss.-based KLLM Transport Services LLC has announced another pay increase for company truck drivers. This latest increase, with h...
  • Wilhelmsen, Airbus piloting shore-to-ship drones
    Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Airbus will pilot the delivery of spare parts, documents, water test kits and 3D-printed consumables via Airbu...
  • U.S. rail volumes climb nearly 5 percent
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in May increased 4.9 percent to 2.72 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the s...
  • ILA, employers reach tentative contract agreement
    The International Longshoremen's Association and the employer group United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached agreement on a tent...
  • Canada's trade deficit shrinks in April
    Canada's trade deficit drastically declined in April from a month prior, clocking in lower than analysts had expected as the nation's trade...
  • UPS Teamsters ready to strike as contract end looms
    Members of the Teamsters union employed by UPS and UPS Freight have authorized their respective negotiating committees to call a strike if ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2018
  • Oil recovery pushes ICE August Brent above $77/b
    Oil futures rebounded Thursday as the combination of dollar weakness and equity strength helped prevent further declines.
  • Iraq to rebuild tanker fleet, eyes oil sales on delivered basis
    After decades without its own vessels, Iraq is looking to rebuild its tanker fleet under the Iraq Oil Tanker Company, paving the way for sales of crude on a delivered basis.
  • Singapore HSFO cracks ease following near seven-month high
    Singapore high sulfur fuel oil cracks eased back Thursday after hitting near six-month highs Wednesday due to softer crude prices and supply tightness in the physical market.
  • Med/North spread at 2-year high on tight availability
    The Med/North spread -- the differential between 3.5% FOB Mediterranean cargoes and 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- Wednesday hit its highest level for June in over two years.
  • 3.5% HSFO Platts MOC barge traded volumes rise on closed arb east
    The volume traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges this week increased as a closed arb east and a strong backwardation encouraged selling, sources said.
  • FUTURES: Oil up on geopolitical events
    Oil prices remain supported by robust global demand, tighter production and shrinking inventories, Phillip Futures analyst said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Unions threaten fresh blockade of Lukoil's ISAB, Eni's Versalis
    The unions did not provide any timeframe on when the blockades might start.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch Murban differential to Dubai
    Murban is one of the five grades deliverable into the Platts Dubai crude oil benchmark, alongside Oman, Upper Zakum and Al-Shaheen.

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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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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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