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December 10, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 3.6pc to US$774/TEU, falls 7.3pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM FAK rate increases from Asia to the Middle East Gulf
  • New MSC bunker recovery charges start from US from January 1
  • US imports set new monthly record as shippers rush to beat tariffs
  • Heavy rains prompt Panama Canal to increase draft to 14.33 metres
  • Old, small ships hit new pricing low, US$3.6 million for 1,600 TEUers
  • OOCL to launches new Mideast/India-East Med service in January
  • Remote RTG operations enhance efficiency and safety, says HIT
  • Chittagong sets monthly volume record - 265,165 TEU in November
  • DHL: More Asia Pacific firms back green transport than elsewhere
  • Amsterdam port tests drone detection to monitor its airspace
  • Swissport International reorganises on worldwide regional basis
  • Aeroflot named world's leading brand, hasv best business class
  • Lufthansa awards lucrative Amsterdam cargo contract to WFS

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 9, 2018
  • Allcargo signs MoU with JNPT & CIDCO to enhance employment opportunities for underprivileged youth in port & maritime logistics
  • CMA CGM successfully loads its first smart container in India
  • NYK enhancing its LNG transportation
  • Third edition of shipping cyber risk management guidelines published
  • India needs to map its supply chain, draw master plan for non-major ports & bring about regulatory changes to boost coastal shipping, workshop told
  • Paradip Port Trust conducts mega mock drill at north oil jetty
  • Rotterdam port incentivising break-bulk segment
  • Ministry of Shipping approves INR 156 cr. freight village in Varanasi
  • Immediate resolution of the issues & challenges faced by the exporting community will help the sector achieve higher double-digit growth: FIEO President
  • India & UAE sign currency swap agreement
  • New agriculture Export Policy aims to double shipments
  • China-US trade truce to allow sale of more American goods on mainland
  • India shines in "Ease of Doing Business"

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ready to reconquer the skies
  • Greenest delivery van in Switzerland
  • Pallet exchange more efficient with blockchain
  • AAR lands big cargo pallet contract from air force
  • Road freight activities to double at least by 2050
  • Ciffa: Rodgers succeeds executive director Snowden
  • MOL banking on safety awareness
  • Rail carrier to transport more wood in Hungary
  • BDP selects Greenbriar for strategic partnership
  • Varanasi: India pushing inland navigation
  • Black goes West
  • Drones start transporting lab samples in Zurich
  • Carload Express to operate Delaware railway lines
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More Swiss participators in Cargo Sous Terrain
  • Carbon neutral vessels commercially viable by 2030?
  • Emirates brings Ecuador's flower logistics into bloom
  • Patagon Logistics becomes Sparx Chile

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • Return of AE2/Swan service dampens carrier hopes of Asia-Europe rate hike
  • Cargolux on course for another record-breaking profit, despite slowdown in growth
  • US Shipping Act revision gives FMC power to watch shipping alliances with a sterner eye
  • Artificial intelligence could help solve under-use of trucks as driver shortage worsens
  • Post-Brexit disruption at Dover could last six months
  • Tiaca offers the chance to take a 'masterclass' on the air freight industry
  • Supply chain radar: container shipping mammoths walking a tightrope as moral hazard risk weighs
  • Supply chain radar: Atlas Air appoints Debbie Coffey - cosmetics or great news for M&A arbitrageurs?
  • Supply chain radar: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd - just troubled or really troubled?

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • Esvagt eyes opportunities in the Barents Sea
  • MSC fined $630,625 for breach of CARB at-berth regulation

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • China big yet not powerful in shipbuilding, says CSSC researcher
    Bao points out that the governments in South Korea and Japan are no slouches in providing policy support for domestic...
  • Indian scrapyards fail to make initial cut of EU-approved facilities
    With the addition of the six new yards, the EU-approved list now comprises 26 facilities
  • Shipping industry publishes revised cyber security guidelines
    The latest cyber security guide follows the recent survey from the Global Maritime Forum that highlighted the issue as shipping's...
  • Tanker market faces 'limited impact' from Opec cuts
    Current supply-demand dynamics in the tanker market mean any supply cut is not necessarily bearish
  • Mehrotra seeks to add secondhand tonnage on rising Indian imports
    Executive chairman Ravi Mehrotra says he wants to buy another five VLCCs
  • Last civilian migrant rescue ship ends operations
    MSF claims Aquarius has assisted 30,000 people in the Mediterranean Sea since February 2016
  • Autonomous shipping set for next step on the journey
    Finferries' vessel Falco has been operated autonomously and controlled remotely. It is the next step in progress towards a digital...
  • Oakland's exports boosted by scrap paper
    The demand for paper is driven by increasing urbanisation and middle class population growth, accompanied by a surge in literacy...
  • US state fines MSC for breach of 'At-Berth' regulation
    CARB reports a significant fine for infractions of its At-Berth regulation and announces a new measure called the August 2018...
  • Box data illustrates transpacific peak season strength
    Eastbound transpacific trade grew more than 7% in October compared with last year, as Asia-Europe traffic increased by nearly 6%...
  • MOL wins major FSRU contract in Indonesia
    The FSRU, with a 170,000 cu m storage capacity, was ordered at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries
  • US intermodal cost surge will impact new contract season
    Maersk will offer premium services for shippers wishing to avoid demurrage fees, but they will come at a cost
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The future of salvage
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LPG
    The market is just past the cyclical nadir and on an upswing
  • NYK orders two large LNG carriers
    Japanese shipping giant says the deal fits into its new medium-term management plan that seeks stabilise freight rates by using...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels|MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar |...
  • Top 10 classification societies 2018
    Ahead of our annual Top 100 People ranking, we take a look at the top 10 classification societies. This year...
  • Top 10 shipmanagers 2018
    As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best shipmanagers...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • Shipper forecasts to US truckers key to meeting 2019 budgets
  • FMC takes middle ground on detention-demurrage
  • Project to allow dual mega-ships at Baltimore advances
  • US regulators reject ELD pleas, put focus on trucker hours
  • Confirmed container bookings offer shipper peace, path to value
  • APM Terminals Mumbai notches shortest dwell times at JNPT
  • As tariff impact unfolds, inventories bear watching
  • EU scrutiny of Asia container shipping subsidies builds

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • Scorpio secretary steps down
    There has been a change at the top of the Scorpio group. In Securities and Exchange Commission filings Friday afternoon, it was announced Anoushka Kachelo had stepped down as the secretary of both Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers effective Wednesday. Fan Yang, who joined the companies in February, will take over the role. Kachelo joined the group in September 2010 as senior legal counsel, ac
  • Diana debt now trading in Oslo
    Diana Shipping's newest round of bonds are now trading in Oslo. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner confirmed the move in a Securities and Exchange Filing Friday afternoon. Diana Shipping: Scrubbers not 'attractive investment' In September, the New York-traded company issued $100m in senior unsecured bonds, set to mature in 2023. The move also cleared previous debt. For the third quarter, Diana
  • Opec-led output cut expected to hurt tanker demand
    Opec and its Russia-led partners will reduce oil supply by 1.2 million bpd in the first half of 2019
  • Zhenjiang Shipyard buying bankrupt rival
    China's Zhenjiang Shipyard has agreed to buy bankrupt rival Jiangsi Shenghua Shipbuilding. Marketline reported that the yard has struck a deal with Zhenjiang High-tech Zone Development Group to acquire the assets. Shenghua was known for building bulkers and tankers The acquisition will enable Zhenjiang Shipyard to build specialised vessels.
  • Nordic American Tankers closing final chapter in $100m suezmax selloff
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) is poised to close the sale of its last two ships built in the 1990s. New York-listed NAT announced earlier this month the 147,262-dwt Nordic Aurora and the 147,888-dwt Nordic Sprite (both built 1999) were being sold. Nordic American Tankers sells oldest suezmaxes Nordic American Tankers pulls DNB backstop Today it told investors the sales are now in the process o
  • Simon Mokster fitting battery system to PSV
    Norwegian owner teaming with Eni and Vard to reduce fuel consumption.
  • Uljanik Plovidba aims for $4m share issue
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner Uljanik is planning a share placement to existing investors worth HRK 25m ($3.8m). It said the new preferred stock will be priced at HRK 120 each. The cash is needed to reduce its loan exposure in order to boost liquidity and strengthen its financial stability. The shares will have no voting rights, but will pay an annual dividend of 5% of their nominal amount
  • Qatar Shipping confirms Oriental Energy VLGC charter
    Qatar Shipping confirms it has fixed one of its VLGCs to China's Oriental Energy for a year. Oriental Energy takes another Qatar Shipping VLGC on charter TradeWinds reported this week Oriental Energy had agreed to pay $570,000 to $580,000 per month to take the 82,000-cbm Al Wukir (built 2008). A Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) official has now confirmed the contract but did not comment on the
  • Navantia yard eyeing $432m investment
    Spanish group to upgrade and add 1,700 workers.
  • Bankrupt Mykolaiv Shipyard sold for just $4m
    The assets of Ukraine's Mykolaiv Shipyard Okean have been sold at auction for just UAH 122.19m ($4.3m). The Unian news agency said the buyer was Annona Trading House, according to liquidator Iryna Serbin. The starting price was UAH 1.8bn, but after several failed auctions, this dropped to UAH 1.16bn. The yard built more than 400 ships since it was founded in 1951. But it began to experience fi
  • Allianz Middle East buying 23 bargain Swissco OSVs
    Judicial managers of restructuring Singapore owner agree fleet deal with UAE operator.
  • NYK signs Total charter for Samsung LNG newbuildings
    Japanese owner inks long-term deal for gas carriers due in 2021.
  • Unisea tipped for move into capesize bulker market
    Greek shipowner Unisea is believed to have moved into the capesize market with the purchase of a second-hand vessel from a Japanese company. Unisea Shipping set for first bulker buy of 2018 If confirmed, the acquisition would add a third string to Adam Lemos' bulker bow. Shipbrokers say Unisea has bought the 182,000-dwt Frontier Coronet (built 2011) from Fukujin Shipping of Japan for $29m. The
  • PGS sues Polarcus in Australian patent row
    Middle East seismic survey player Polarcus is being sued by rival Norwegian owner PGS in an Australian patent row. The Oslo-listed shipping company said it has accepted service of court proceedings filed by PGS Australia relating to the acquisition of seismic data on three surveys in Australia, and the processing of that data. The proceedings follow three years of intermittent correspondence fro
  • Fjord1 launching buyback to reward bosses
    Norwegian ferry group Fjord1 is buying back stock to award to its top management. The Per Saevik-backed owner said it can repurchase up to 3.2m shares worth NOK 139.2m ($16.33m) at the current price of NOK 43.50. But for the purposes of the reward scheme, it will acquire up to 110,000 shares by 20 December. These will be given to managers under its bonus scheme, which stipulates half of any awa
  • Awilco LNG reveals sector consolidation talks
    Norway's Awilco LNG has said it is working with other LNG carrier owners on a consolidation plan for the industry. The aim is to establish "a consolidated LNG shipping structure that may offer scale and create commercial and financial synergies," it added. It was responding to reports that cooperation may be on the cards in the booming sector. No agreement has yet been reached, however, and Awi
  • Second Five Stars Shipping capesize sold online
    A long-idled capesize has been sold online in the first round of a Chinese court auction.
  • Singapore regulator block Noble Group's re-listing
    Monetary authority and stock exchange cite "significant uncertainties" for decision.
  • Mitsui OSK Lines scoops Jawa-1 FSRU contract
    Indonesian gas-to-power project set to be all Japanese affair after MOL confirms deal.
  • Star Bulk makes purchase under share buyback
    Petros Pappas-led bulker owner picks up 13,325 shares under $50m programme.
  • Act sets FMC sights on shipping alliances, H&K partner says
    The new Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act signed into law by President Donald Trump Tuesday takes aim at carrier alliances and recent consolidation in the shipping industry, says Holland & Knight partner Christopher DeLacy. Maritime lawyer moves up at Holland & Knight In a blog post, DeLacy said the act directs the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to crack down on anti-competitive p

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • ITC told U.S., Japan should discuss drawback, CTPAT
    Robust customs provisions as part of any agreement would play a crucial role in bilateral trade, industry members said during an International Trade Commission hearing.
  • Pelosi raises USMCA enforcement in Lighthizer meeting
    The likely future House speaker indicated she is examining labor and environment provisions to determine whether they will be enforceable in practice.
  • BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity
    Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company.
  • Commentary: Know your exports
    Determining the commodity jurisdiction and classification of a product is the most critical component of any export compliance program.
  • FMCSA stands by HOS exemption denials
  • Morocco to import U.S. beef
  • Crowley adds 400 reefer containers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 7, 2018
  • Oil and gas traders fret over elevated risks in US-China trade
    An unrealistic window for Chinese importers to ramp up purchases of US oil and gas and unstable relations between the countries have elevated the risks of US-China trades
  • OPEC coalition agrees 1.2 million b/d cuts deal as Iran secures exemption
    OPEC and its allies led by Russia agreed Friday after a tension-filled week to implement 1.2 million b/d of production cuts
  • Congress moving toward passage of anti-OPEC bill: sources
    Congress looks increasingly likely to vote on a bill that would allow the US Department of Justice to sue OPEC for antitrust violations
  • HSFO backwardation in Med dampens appetite for storage: traders
    A backwardated high sulfur fuel oil market has deterred some trading houses from renewing storage contracts in the Mediterranean
  • Oil rally slows as faltering equity markets heighten demand growth fears
    The oil complex pulled back from intraday highs in Friday afternoon trading as sliding equity markets weighed on crude's early-session surge.
  • Rotterdam fuel oil crashes to 9-month low as crude futures nosedive
    The flat price for Rotterdam fuel oil crashed to a nine-month low Thursday, tracking ICE Brent crude futures' crash of $3.54/b on the day.
  • FEATURE: Rising Rhine waters ease supply for oil products, petchems, coal
    Levels have not been above 80 cm at Kaub for more than two months, according to WSV data.
  • Japan, S Korea wary of loading Iran oil in Jan amid insurance puzzle
    "If someone takes delivery or pays for Iranian crude oil when they do not have an active SRE, that transaction would be sanctionable," a US official said.
  • Ocean Network Express to levy low sulfur surcharge for Shanghai, Ningbo, Nanjing ports
    The move comes after China implemented a 0.5% sulfur limit on bunker fuel, starting October 1 in some areas and ports.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains lower amid OPEC's indecision on output cuts
    "There were growing expectations of a production cut before Thursday, and despite the meeting, nothing was concluded," an economist said.
  • INTERVIEW: VLSFO set to be chief marine fuel choice come 2020 - Intertanko senior exec
    "0.50% sulfur limit compliant fuel oils, as we are told, would be much of a blended type using mixtures coming from many different sources," Wilkins said.
  • Japan delivered bunker premium dips on incremental supply
    "Spot volumes for December is slightly more than usual, the middle distillate market is not very good," a source said.

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