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BRIEFS
November 9, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Nine carriers and terminal operators to establish block chain system
  • OOCL expands to New Zealand with North Asia Express starting January 1
  • ICS chairman calls for greater regulation of seafarer training from UN
  • Port of Hamburg plunges ahead towards a more fully digital operation
  • Georgia's plans focus on boosting ro/ro handling capacity for vehicles
  • Reducing ship speeds helps ease stress of noise pollution on marine animals
  • Accounting giant KPMG cheers UK's massive national roads funding hike
  • India's Container Corp achieves profit in Q2 FY19 on bigger market share
  • Canada crude collapses amid lack of rail cars in Alberta to move oil exports
  • Cathay Pacific data breach probed by Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner
  • JD.com starts dedicated air cargo operation to increase delivery reliability
  • GlobalBeacon said to meet latest ICAO airline flight tracking standards
  • DSV withdraws offer to buy CEVA Logistics' shares at US$30 a piece
  • Supply chain requires data, intelligence sharing among multiple parties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A reliable place
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • Canada: new shipping records for grain and biofuels
  • Espo's old and new chairman confirmed
  • Hub Group snapping up Casestack
  • Virgin doubles South Africa cargo capacity
  • Over 400 freight trains to/from Asia dispatched
  • 1,000 reefers ordered by Textainer
  • Hapag Lloyd: more volumes, results move sideways
  • Fashion retailer digitalising supply chain with Setlog
  • Uni Carriers Europe appoints sales & marketing EVP
  • Ownership change for two US short line railroads
  • LOT's most modern aircraft celebrate Polish independence
  • Green Cargo welcomes new CEO
  • Interroll equipment for shoe manufacturer
  • Favourable course for Finnlines in 2018
  • More trains between Kazakhstan and Finland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Small airport in southern Italy with big cross-border plans

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Paolo d'Amico takes over as CEO at loss-making DIS
  • Iranian sanctions set to drive US LPG exports growth to Asia
  • Lloyd's sees another syndicate walk away from marine
  • Yangzijiang eyes LNG sector via Mitsui JV
  • Hapag-Lloyd climbs into the black
  • LSFO the way to sulphur cap compliance, says Precious Shipping chief
  • Seoul responds to shipbuilding row with Japan
  • Norden sees end to 'worst tanker market in a decade'

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • London Gateway wins 2M Asia-Europe service as Maersk tries to reduce 'unexpected disruptions'
  • Hapag-Lloyd's third-quarter turnaround sees it steam back into profit
  • Logistics must attract a more diverse workforce, or lose out on 'good minds'
  • Shareholders soften stance as Wincanton enjoys stronger results and new chair
  • TSA allows third parties to certify sniffer dogs for air cargo screening
  • Market Insight - DHL Global Forwarding back with a bang: could an IPO be its next move?
  • Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Damen ASD Tugs 3212 go to work for Smit Lamnalco in Australia
  • VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug
  • Federal grand jury indicts captain of deadly duck boat
  • New Wärtsilä system helps big ships enter tight locks
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug series for Foss Maritime
  • Keel laid for America's first zero emission ferry
  • J-ENG LP-SCR now in service in 600 TEU containership
  • Navy issues RFP for OSV and conversion to range support vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Aegean Marine creditors move to block 'loan-to-own' strategy
    The group of creditors calls for an extensive investigation into Mercuria's "undue control" and "bad faith conduct," which they say...
  • Tech start-ups face challenge to provide shipping solutions
    While their software tools can help with complex bunker procurement and other processes, it's a chicken-and-the-egg situation as shipping companies...
  • Concordia Maritime chief sees tide turning for tankers
    After many quarters of dismal rates, Concordia is finally seeing a turnaround in the tanker markets, for the better
  • Norwegian oil terminal shuts after ships collide
    The tanker, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, was reportedly carrying 625,000 barrels of crude oil
  • Lloyd's List's Hong Kong seminar adds speakers
    New speakers include Vincent Lai, chief executive of Landbridge Holdings, and Deepak Saxena, part of Kerry Logistics' management team
  • Paolo d'Amico named to senior roles at Intertanko and DIS
    Mr d'Amico has also been appointed chief executive of d'Amico International Shipping
  • Viewpoint: We shall - and should -remember them
    An extraordinary book published recently offers a more intimate picture of the merchant seafarer's war
  • Genco sells older tonnage as it swings to profit
    US-based company has bought six vessels in recent months and hopes to complete the sale of five bulkers in total...
  • Safe Bulkers earnings climb on improved charter rates
    Safe Bulkers has agreed a number of loan amendments and refinancings, resulting in pushing back about $132m in balloon repayments
  • The global sulphur cap is about attitude, not technology
    While the Copenhagen shipping community is fully behind the date and the process of IMO 2020, there are many in...
  • Ardmore sees wider losses amid weak charter market
    The outlook remains positive for MR tonne-mile demand, said the company's chief executive, who cited oil consumption growth, refinery expansions...
  • V.Group launches innovative crew management app
    Shipmanagement group believes it will help raise crew retention rates and provide a competitive advantage
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles profit in third quarter
    Rising bunker costs lead to a large increase in Hapag-Lloyd's cost base only partially offset by increased liftings during the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Liner carriers cannot foot the bill for IMO 2020, says Saadé | Aegean warns stock may be worthless after restructuring...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • JNPT's October productivity gains boost year's performance
  • US shippers can reset supply chains clocks to gain truck capacity
  • Injection lifts Turvo to top VC funding sphere
  • Hapag-Lloyd's swing to profit eroded by higher fuel costs
  • When will trans-Pacific space and spot rate pressure ease?
  • Forwarders urged to fend off triple threat with technology

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Pangaea's results improve in better market
    Ed Coll-led bulker owner benefits from ability to move cargo through icy waters.
  • Economou control of Dryships strengthens with buyback
  • Royal Caribbean breaks earnings record
    New York-listed cruise major sees record revenue off of strong summer but misses Wall Street consensus.
  • Concordia Maritime to 'hedge' IMO 2020 fuel price spread
    The Swedish tanker owner is staying away from scrubbers as it expects cost difference between HSFO and LSFO to close over time.
  • US Coast Guard warns of GPS outages near Suez Canal
  • Spring Marine aframax links off the mark
  • The darker side of shipping is never too far from the surface
    Two events - the collapse of a bunker giant and allegations about the scuttling of a tanker - suggest the industry's reputation for intrigue is well deserved
  • Coal billionaire Du back in Sinochem takeover twist
    Tycoon's shock re-emergence after an absence of several months revives impetus for sale of chemical tanker subsidiary
  • Eisbeinessen celebrates 70th birthday in traditional style
  • Lines cash in as tariffs trigger a transpacific rates boom
    Operators hike rates and deploy bigger vessels as shippers rush to beat deadline for US action on Chinese imports
  • Mercuria takes centre stage after Aegean Marine goes into Chapter 11
    Swiss commodities and energy group lends funds to keep bunker company going while sale or restructuring can be organised
  • Pacific MR rates set to lift on fresh Chinese export quotas
    Exports could boost MR tanker rates in the Pacific trades, which have been under-performing Atlantic markets
  • Scrubber financing provides fresh headache for owners
    Financial security challenge means loans do not come easy, and may not come at all for smaller owners who cannot fall back on a loyal lending group
  • KG fund relaunch reflects confidence in MPP sector
  • Thenamaris launches first Asia office in Singapore
  • Greek owners lead boxship scrapping
  • Hapag-Lloyd charter spree cheers up major owners
    Seaspan, Danaos and Capital Maritime secure long-term deals with German boxship giant
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries appears to dodge US sanctions over IRISL newbuildings
    Seven vessels from a $650m, 10-ship order made in 2016 are on Washington's sanctions list
  • Capital Gas keen on LNG newbuilding options
  • Cargo storage play confuses market
  • Fearnleys spells out 2022 shortfall for LNG shipping
    Broker says shift to multi-month contracts shows some charterers have been caught out by this quarter's stellar charter rate hikes
  • NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project
    Moss-type vessel is named as the preferred candidate for a job in West Africa
  • Trump's trade war hinders Delos gas carrier newbuilding orders
    China's retaliatory tariffs have put a $1.5bn very large ethane carrier deal in doubt
  • IOPC holds 40th birthday gala at IMO
  • Indian yards miss out on latest list of EU-approved recyclers
    US, Turkish, Danish, Finnish and Italian facilities get green light to scrap European ships
  • Icon selling its only suezmax
  • NGM locks aframax tankers into one-year time charters
  • Horizon linked to purchase of pair of DHT aframaxes
  • Bihar International offloads older ships ahead of fleet renewal plans
    Saudi-owned tanker company sells another product carrier as it keeps an eye on the newbuilding market
  • Seven Islands scraps two veteran tankers
  • Aegean Marine on verge of collapse before fraud revealed
  • Vitol puts second VLCC into Tankers International pool
  • US imports from Venezuela a tonic for tankers
    Crude and product tanker shipments are booming in contrast to the South American country's dealings with China
  • Polaris sends another VLOC veteran to the scrapyard
  • Dship Carriers plots further vessel buys of newbuilds and secondhand tonnage
  • Novellas Union tanker freed after fuel arrest
    Joint venture between hedge fund and Union Maritime wins release of vessel from arrest in Texas by bunker supplier Integr8 Fuels
  • Fiori set for quick comeback as d'amico departure date nears
    Italian executive suggests he will not be away from shipping for long.
  • Mermaid narrows loss on lower costs
    Chalermchai Mahagitsiri-led company sees slightly lower revenue amid competitive rate environment.
  • Concordia Maritime rejects lure of scrubbers
    Swedish tanker owner believes there will be plenty of LSFO to go around.
  • Spring Marine snaps up Hansa Treuhand aframax
  • d'Amico takes Intertanko chair and expands role at DIS
    Third generation shipowner succeeds Nikolas Tsakos at association and Marco Fiori at Milan-listed company.
  • MOL ordered to pay Total after VLCC accident halted voyage
    Landmark appeal ruling widens owners' obligations regarding "utmost despatch" despite tanker suffering water ingress in Suez Canal.
  • Reach charters Topaz subsea newbuilding
    Vard vessel will be upgraded with battery packs in long-term deal.
  • Shipowing investment returns on the rise at Wilhelmsen
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen and Glovis profit shares boost Oslo-listed company.
  • Commerzbank sheds $3.5bn of shipping loans
    German lender's asset recovery unit posts profit as problem portfolio slashed.
  • Equinor books Solstad PSV for up to four years
    Norwegian major secures Normand Skipper with two firm years and two of options.
  • Angelicoussis snaps up pair of suezmaxes at Daehan
    Maran Tankers adds newbuildings originally ordered by Norway's Faerder Tankers to its fleet
  • Navy ship takes on water after Tsakos aframax collision
    VIDEO: Seven minor injuries reported after clash off western Norway that left frigate at risk of sinking.
  • Subsea 7 vessel use highest since 2014
    OSV owner sees positive momentum in tendering activity.
  • Avance Gas could convert ships to LPG fuel
    VLGC owner also likely to use scrubbers and LSFO as it evaluates how to meet IMO 2020 rules.
  • Rate recovery helps to double Hapag-Lloyd profit
    Higher volumes, better vessel utilisation and synergies from UASC merger also contribute to better result.
  • Bourbon expects OSV rates to be "persistently low"
    Market still affected by over-capacity, French owner says.
  • Schulte veteran John Freydag moving on
    An established ace on the Schulte Group's container desk is leaving for pastures new.
  • Navig8 Chemical Tankers shareholder looks to offload stake
    Pareto Securities retained by investor to offload up to 5.1m shares in OTC-listed shipowner.
  • Ezion Holdings sees financial performance deteriorate
    Lower charter rates and utilization continue to take their toll at Singapore listed company.
  • Kreuz Subsea mobilizes for two year India contract
    Deal will see private equity-backed company inspect offshore jackets off Mumbai for ONGC.
  • Safe Bulkers improves profit but misses estimates
    New York-listed bulker owner sees higher revenue on higher charter rates and increase in average number of ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd earns nearly $130 million in third quarter
    Company sees an improving supply-demand balance for container shipping.
  • Commerce sets final duty rates in aluminum case
    The next phase of the investigation is for the ITC to make its determination on whether imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China injure U.S. industry.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
  • Growing support for US effort to get Iranian oil exports to zero: Pompeo
    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday there is growing international support for the US campaign to push Iranian oil exports to zero.
  • Ukraine's October transit of Russian oil down 21% on year
    Ukraine's transit of Russian crude oil for export to Europe decreased by 21% year on year to 1.234 million mt in October from 1.558 million mt shipped in October 2017, the state oil shipper UkrTransNafta reported Thursday.
  • Iraqi Gulf export terminals resume normal operations after weather-related delays
    Iraq southern crude terminals on the Persian Gulf are operating as normal after bad weather reduced exports by 76% across three days earlier this week.
  • Japan's Inpex to ship first Ichthys plant condensate in December
    Japan's Inpex will ship its first cargo of plant condensate from Australia's Ichthys LNG project in December, the company said Thursday.
  • Norway tanker collision disrupts Oseberg, Grane crude oil loadings
    Norway's state-controlled Equinor said Thursday it was suspending operations at the Sture oil terminal and adjoining Kollsnes gas plant after a tanker crashed into a Norwegian frigate, disrupting loadings of Grane and Oseberg crude.
  • Equinor restarts Sture crude terminal, gas plant, after shipping collision
    Norways state-controlled Equinor on Thursday resumed operations at the Sture terminal, loading point for around 15% of the country's crude, and the adjoining Kollsnes gas plant, after an oil tanker collided with a Norwegian frigate close to the terminal, it said.
  • ANALYSIS: Robust fuel oil, diesel markets dominate rest of the barrel
    The physical oil markets in Europe are experiencing some bewildering changes with both fuel oil and diesel crack spreads surging to recent highs.
  • Norway proposes scrubber ban, 0.1% sulfur bunker limit in fjords
    The Norwegian Maritime Association has proposed prohibiting ships from using exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, or burning fuel containing above 0.10% sulfur in the West Norwegian Fjords.
  • Singapore ex-wharf bunker premium rises to six-year high amid tight supply
    The Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel premium over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessment rose to a six-year high of $17.82/mt at the Asian close on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • Tight European FO availability could hamper arbitrage to Singapore
    European fuel oil has been bled dry by hefty Singapore requirements and, with the 380 CST east-west spread continuing to spike, it is unclear how long this arbitrage can be sustained before resupply for the city state has to be sourced from elsewhere, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks surge 33%, NWE remains tight: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub surged 33% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1,258,000 mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday, on a lack of departures east this week, but demand remained strong and tight availability continued to plague the region.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Pressure builds for OPEC cuts ahead of key output talks
    The short-term supply picture has eased of late.
  • INTERVIEW: 0.5% and 3.5%-S bunkers spread could reach $400/mt in 2020 : consultant
    The exhaust gas cleaning systems ordering curve will flatten out shortly after 2020, Mortensen said.
  • International Seaways, Ardmore offer divergent scrubber strategies
    International Seaways' marine exhaust scrubber systems would be supplied by Clean Marine of Norway and Hyundai Global Service will install them.
  • TANKERS: Tanker companies look to switch LR2s into dirty market on rate strength
    Ardmore is planning to only switch older tonnage over to the Aframax sector, Gurnee said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
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
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
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.
OFFSHORE
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%
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPYARDS
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.
TRANSPORTATION
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
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
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
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.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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%.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
SHIPYARDS
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
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
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
AWARDS
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%.
SHIPPING
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.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
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
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
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.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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
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SEAFARERS
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
NEWS
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
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
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
CRUISES
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%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
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%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
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
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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%)
MEETINGS
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.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
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
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
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%
COMPANIES
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
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
MEETINGS
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
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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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
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
TRUCKING
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.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
SHIPPING
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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