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BRIEFS
July 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate down 0.5pc to US$881/TEU, up 0.6pc to USWC
  • Trade war starts with 25pc tit-for-tat tariffs on US$68 billion in goods
  • CMA CGM announces new rates for Asia-North Africa cargo
  • HMM launches 11,000-TEUer - biggest ship with scrubber
  • Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel starts in 2020
  • CEVA expands major contract with tech customer
  • IMO to use of digital oil books for Liberian ships
  • White House seeks to bar China Mobile from US market
  • India urges transshipments on east coast ports
  • HNA chairman takes on firm's continuing 'liquidity challenges'
  • Etihad Cargo launches supercar for high-end auto sector
  • China's drone edge: Few regulations, huge online market
  • Senator International offers air cargo to Mexico
  • AirBridgeCargo expands with Budapest service

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • CMA CGM to reshuffle its Asia-Middle East services
  • Govt will give Rs 500 cr. to SCI to lease out cruises to promote cruise tourism: Gadkari
  • Karunakar Shetty elected President of BCBA
  • MOL to join research on advanced navigation support system for future autonomous vessels
  • Skeiron Logistics eyes bigger pie of the market share with its new office at Delhi-NCR
  • JNPT marks 29th Anniversary
  • Kakinada Container Terminal successfully handles high parcel vessel
  • Sabari Container Terminals celebrates 16 years of service
  • Air freight continues to grow modestly in May
  • Commerce Ministry mulls taking over Land Customs Stations
  • South East CEO Conclave & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2018 brings the fraternity together to confer & acknowledge excellence

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • Safety concerns intensify over pending IMO fuel standards
  • The security pitfalls of crews' social media use
  • Technical giant sets course for future maritime business
  • Spliethoff ramps up scrubber investments
  • Taiwanese tanker owner charged in connection with oil sales to North Korea
  • Kawasaki HI wins order for Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel
  • Rolls-Royce to sell marine business to Kongsberg
  • Seatankers makes LNG play with DSME order
  • AssArmatori aims to give Italian shipping an international voice
  • FSL Trust enters loan agreements to refinance existing obligations
  • At the helm of a divided Italian shipping industry
  • Busan to get floating LNG bunkering terminal
  • Italian flag stabilises after recent decline

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • Container rates stable, but carriers still cutting capacity despite peak season
  • SEKO dismisses Brexit fears and invests £5m in new logistics facility near Heathrow
  • Market Insight: An opportunity for APMM to entice Hapag-Lloyd to join the family
  • Analysis: Is the wind in the right direction for Amazon to snap up Atlas Air?
  • China government set on total ban on scrap imports
  • Beijing strikes back at Trump tariffs on $34bn worth of Chinese goods

Marine Logweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • VIDEO: Damen to build five all-electric ferries for Copenhagen
  • Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel set to start operations in 2020
  • Kongsberg to acquire Rolls-Royce commercial marine business

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • The Interview: Paddy Rodgers
    The Euronav chief executive has completed some of the largest deals in shipping this decade to push the Belgium-based tanker...
  • Greece's LNG push continues with Marinakis carrier deal
    Capital's letter of intent for 10 vessels with HHI follows adds to Greek influx in the market
  • Why we should not be surprised RR Marine went to Kongsberg
    Scandinavia has a history of maritime innovation, which made it a perfect fit for Rolls-Royce Marine
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Markets outlook and the Trump effect
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping...
  • Capes continue to bask in the sun
    Bullish runs of capes can last well into late 2018 as tonne-mile demand hits record high
  • Ice-breaking LNG carrier makes first eastwards voyage from Yamal LNG
    Ice-breaking liquefied natural gas carrier jointly owned by MOL and Cosco will arrive at China's Rudong terminal in Jiangsu on...
  • The Alliance drops transpacific loop
    The Alliance ascribes cut in services to altered schedules, extensive product changes and cost cutting
  • World boxship fleet growth continues
    Idling creeps up as demand for boxships slows ahead of summer peak season
  • Five risks to check: LPG shipping
    Owners face obstacles on the journey to freight recovery as trade growth remains lacklustre
  • Spliethoff to fit 30 more vessels with scrubbers
    The Dutch-based owner has already fitted 24 of its vessels with scrubbers since 2012
  • Box shipping nearing 'inflection point'
    Maersk set to benefit as rates recover
  • CLS orders Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel
    The bunkering unit will be owned and managed by Central LNG Shipping Japan Corporation
  • Seatankers orders debut LNG carrier at DSME
    The 173,400 cu m carrier will be delivered in 2020
  • Managing maritime logistics in the cyber age
    Maersk is making a major change in the way it deals with its shipper customers but there are risks associated...
  • Daily Briefing
    Customer focus and modernisation can see off all challenges, Lloyd's chief tells marine insurers | Bullishness in LNG is justified...
  • Cosco Shipping plans sale of $947m OOIL shares to restore public float
    The Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed group eyes sale of up to 94.49m OOIL shares
  • Rolls-Royce agrees sale of commercial marine unit
    Rolls-Royce announces it has signed an agreement to sell its Commercial Marine business to Norway's Kongsberg, for an enterprise value...
  • Bangladesh enters the second phase of IMO ship recycling project
    Phase II initiated during IMO Executive Committee meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh where representatives of both the IMO and the Ministry...
  • Aegean Marine signs $1bn financing deal with Mercuria
    New York-listed Greek shipping fuel company has reached a financing deal with Mercuria under which the energy trading group will...
  • FSL secures $108m loan facility to refinance debt
    Any balance outstanding debt will be paid by its internal resources, the trust said.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • UPS order shows CNG-powered rigs still trucking in electric age
  • Trans-Pac spot rates surge amid another service cut
  • Carriers eye higher prices on reefer demand, tighter capacity
  • Reefer stakeholders demand better tech, customer service
  • US shippers question effectiveness of shorthanded FMC
  • More ad-hoc ship calls put PSA's JNPT terminal on growth track

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • Pistiolis trusts up TopShips stake
    Family Trading grabs one-third of Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker owner in one swoop while two other family trusts raise their stakes.
  • Cosco eyes secondary sale of OOIL shares
    Chinese boxship giant says it may bring in other public shareholders in its takeover of OOCL parent.
  • Jefferies expects tough quarter for Maersk
    Equity research analyst says bunker prices will likely push world's largest shipowner into the red again.
  • Royal Caribbean takes out $700m loan
    Miami-based cruise major will put proceeds toward $1bn stake in Silversea Cruises.
  • Naftomar confirms second-hand VLGC buys
    Greek owner looks to expand on the large vessel side with second-hand acquisitions and newbuildings.
  • NS United sells one of its oldest capesize bulkers
    Japanese shipowner NS United has taken a fleet renewal step with the sale of one of its oldest capesize bulkers, shipbrokers say. A Greek owner is believed to have purchased the 184,900-dwt NSS Fortune (built 2003), but the identity of the buyer has yet to be confirmed. Greek owner Soloi tied to bulker buy There is plenty of chatter about the pricing of the Mitsui Ichihara built vessel. Some
  • Spliethoff to install more scrubbers on fleet
    Diversified heavylift and MPP shipowner to have about half its fleet covered with scrubber use.
  • Mexico star Lagunas lights up landmark Marine Challenge Cup
    Regulars at the Marine Challenge Cup have come face to face with some top players during its 20-year history. Former England internationals Shaun Wright-Phillips and Robert Lee have previously faced off against shipping's finest at the annual five-a-side football tournament in London. Redemption time for Skuld as it triumphs at Marine Cup At this year's event, it was Natalie Lagunas who caught
  • Refloated Thorco Lineage towed into port
    Thorco vessel that grounded on Pacific reef now faces tow to Australia.
  • Tidemand turns down family in favour of Teigen deal
    Sverre Tidemand rejects takeover offer from his nieces to team up with Norwegian shipowner Frode Teigen.
  • DNB Markets sees VLCC resale prices passing $100m
    Projected rise in values comes amid an increase in target prices for top owners.
  • Aframax delayed by protesters hanging from bridge
    Eastern Pacific tanker held up as seven people mount "aerial blockade" in Canada.
  • Reed Smith: $1bn DB deal just the start
    Global law firm says marine portfolio sale cements its position in ship finance.
  • Klaveness, Kongsberg team up on plastics mapping
    Norwegian owner and technology company aiming to study distribution of waste in oceans.
  • Hunter close to finishing line in subsequent offering
    Arne Fredly's Hunter is nearing the finishing line with a subsequent offering. The Oslo-listed VLCC asset play vehicle is seeking to raise NOK 52m ($6.2m) from the move. It is working with Clarksons Platou Securities, DNB Markets, Fearnley Securities and Pareto Securities. The book on the share issue is set to close today.
  • Japanese partners order LNG bunker vessel
    K Line, NYK, Chubu Electric and Toyota Tsusho dive in with newbuilding for domestic trades
  • Hyundai Heavy stock spikes after Marinakis LNG carrier deal
    World''s largest shipbuilder sees stock pick up on near $2bn LNG carrier contract.
  • KfW IPEX-Bank fixes $920m of Carnival finance
    German lender heading syndicate funding new cruiseship at Meyer Werft.
  • Kongsberg buys Rolls-Royce marine unit in $662m deal
    Norwegian group expands with takeover expected to close next year.
  • MISC secures 16-year offshore contract from Hess
    Malaysian shipowners buys FSO ahead of bareboat deal that is worth $441m.
  • WWL buying Syngin Technology for $22m
    Car carrier group taking over US vehicle logistics company.
  • Sembcorp ups Sevan Marine offer to $39m
    Singapore yard group pays for exclusivity as it bids to buy gas business.
  • Tanker damaged, fuel leaks after pier collision
    Columbia vessel forced into Pemex structure by bad weather in Mexico.
  • VTD Exploitation vessel released after bunker bill paid
    Singapore admiralty sheriff sets free a Vietnamese-flagged general cargo ship.
  • Fredriksen's Seatankers inks LNG order at DSME
    John Fredriksen's bulker and tanker company signs up for an LNG carrier at DSME.
  • BC Ferries preps for big order
    Canadian operator decides that it is time to replace five of its older ferries.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • USTR details China tariff product exclusion process
    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday afternoon published details on how companies and the general public can go about getting certain products excluded from the long list of Chinese goods now subject to additional import duties.
  • Compliance 360: Abolishing ICE would hurt trade enforcement
    As some lawmakers call for getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), they should be mindful of how such an action would impact trade enforcement and legitimate commerce in the United States. In fiscal 2017, ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection made over 32,000 seizures involving counterfeit goods totaling an estimated value of more than $1.2 billion, according to a May 2018
  • CK Hutchison eyes small stake in OOIL
    A unit of the world's largest operator of container ports, CK Hutchison Holdings, and other investors may purchase shares in Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (OOIL) as part of COSCO Shipping's acquisition of the Hong Kong-based company's container carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL).
  • Transportation, logistics job bounceback continues
    Hiring growth at U.S. transportation and logistics companies continued in June after slowing significantly in April. Firms added another 15,400 jobs for the month following revised increases 17,600 and 2,400 positions in May and April, according to the latest preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The April slowdown followed three consecutive months
  • China 'forced to make the necessary counterattacks'
    The United States on Friday officially adopted tariffs on a long list of on goods produced in China, prompting swift retaliation from Beijing.
  • Spot container rates down from last year
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, which estimates spot container rates from Shanghai to 13 regions around the world, slipped 0.5 percent from last week's overall reading of 821.18 to a reading of 817.40.
  • Military veterans eyed for interstate trucking pilot
    The U.S. Transportation Department has initiated a pilot program to allow 18-20 year old men and women who hold a U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver's license to operate large trucks across state lines.
  • Driver charged with manslaughter, HOS violations
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has declared New Mexico-licensed commercial driver Evaristo S. Mora to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
  • Rolls-Royce selling marine business to Kongsberg
    Rolls-Royce said Friday it has signed an agreement to sell its commercial marine business to Norway's Kongsberg for an enterprise value of 500 million British pounds (U.S. $663 million), and that it will net around 350 million to 400

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 6, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Crude mixed as jobs report, tariffs weigh on market
    Crude futures were mixed Friday, causing the ICE Brent/WTI spread to narrow sharply, as a solid US monthly jobs report was offset
  • Yamal LNG's carriers pass Northern Sea Route in 9 days on way to China
    Russian Novatek-led Yamal LNG project has sent two Arc7 ice-class LNG carriers destined to China via the Northern Sea Route
  • Gazprom Neft launches new icebreaker to access Arctic oil fields
    Russian oil major Gazprom Neft has launched a new icebreaker, the Alexander Sannikov, to support tankers going from
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall on liquid 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge market
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 7% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.508 million mt
  • Commodity flows set to change as China-US trade war moves up a notch
    The US on Friday implemented an additional 25% tariff on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods.
  • Ocean Intelligence upgrades Aegean's credit score after agreement with Mercuria
    The MOU with Mercuria is very encouraging, OI said.
  • FUTURES 1: Crude lower on US stock build, OPEC output increase
    Meanwhile, according to a survey of industry officials, analysts and shipping data, OPEC's output in June stood at 31.99 million b/d, up 90,000 b/d from May.
  • OPEC/non-OPEC advisory panel to meet July 18, amid quota dispute
    The meeting is the first step towards reallocating production quotas in the OPEC/non-OPEC supply accord.
  • Saudi Arabia boosts production in June to highest since Dec 2016: Platts survey
    However, the kingdon's gains were offset by turmoil in Libya and continued declines in Venezuela and Angola.

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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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