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December 11, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai off 5.2pc to 34.9m TEU in 11 months, Nov slips 1.9pc
  • Canadian PM Trudeau denies political ties to Huawei arrest
  • European Court to rule on UK's right to revoke EU withdrawal
  • US revises Shipping Act to prevent alliances becoming all powerful
  • VW hints at 2nd plant in US, Ford collaborates avoid tariff hikes
  • MSC revises related container fees in US, starting from New Year
  • Hutchison Omani Terminal 3 ups volumes and orders new cranes
  • US scrap paper and metal exports increase despite China restrictions
  • Record iron ore shipments from Canadian Arctic to Europe-Asia
  • MacGregor deck winches deliver improved capability to 8 HK tugboats
  • AIT Worldwide buys UK's ConneXion World Cargo according to plan
  • Morgan Stanley: Watch out FedEx/UPS - Air Amazon will eat you up
  • Lufthansa Cargo invests in more tech startups to digitise supply chain
  • DHL opens first automated e-commerce unit for NJ mail delivery

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • Chittagong port registers all-time high throughput in Nov.
  • DHL partners with SGS to expand Flexitank shipping service for liquids
  • First Jacques Saadé award presented
  • Liberian Corporate Registry appoints Anthony Perea new MD
  • MOL to participate in construction, ownership, operation of FSRU for Jawa 1 gas-fired IPP project in Indonesia
  • SCFI Asia to Northern Europe spot rates up
  • DP World closes Unifeeder Group acquisition
  • Full consignee details required in Kenya
  • PSA inks MoU for Singapore's proposed smart port
  • Due date for GST filing extended
  • Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts plans to set up 10 handicraft parks to assist small exporters
  • New Agri Export Policy seen providing stability
  • New Industrial Policy to focus on scaling up Indian manufacturing
  • India condemns Chabahar attack
  • Leading airlines to participate in South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 on Dec. 14 in Chennai
  • New e-learning course on WCO SAFE Framework of Standards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • DP granted right to mass produce e-delivery vans
  • Hauling more than 1.8 billion t
  • Peters returns "home" to Hoyer
  • No easy time for the Swedish Club
  • USD 100 million for Shipa launch
  • Swissport Iata CEIV Pharma certified in Canada
  • Pollution to plunge with repowered locomotives
  • PSA and Sutd prepare ground for Tuas
  • New chief driver for Rail Cargo Group
  • Clipper strengthens partnership with Asda
  • Kenya airports spearheading Tiaca quality initiative
  • Airports South Africa welcomes new CEO
  • APL and CNC choose Singapore
  • Vehicle train connecting seven countries
  • DSV opens new facility in Memphis
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 2,000th Boeing aircraft soaring high in China

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • AA's Tristan Koch to become managing director at Coyne Airways
  • Moody's downgrades Maersk's credit rating amid fears for box shipping sector
  • FMC to standardise container detention and demurrage across the US
  • MNX Global Logistics acquires acquires express division of NGL
  • Maersk aims to cover itself with an alternative to cargo insurance
  • Agility expands its digital platform to target e-commerce and urban deliveries
  • Analysis: supply chain slowdown could turn into a horror movie for the star players
  • Amazon Go eyes London's West End for first non-US store
  • Asean and EU to allow unlimited cargo flight rights
  • HNA Group's terrible year set to continue into 2019
  • Supply chain radar: the Maersk family is down $5.6bn in 2018...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • VIDEO: LCS 15 completes acceptance trials
  • Avondale Shipyard buyer gets private equity investment
  • Marine Jet Power welcomes new COO
  • 5,000th Neopanamax transits Panama Canal
  • Grimaldi to fit 12 RO/RO ships with Silverstream air lubrication systems
  • ODU and Lavle USA to open Marine Electric Propulsion Lab
  • Australia's SeaLink Travel orders double ended RoPax cat
  • Singapore to host next Global Maritime Forum summit

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • Global Ship Lease agrees double CMA CGM charter
    Feedership owners continues streak of CMA CGM deals after merger with Poseidon Containers
  • Greek Shipping Awards 2018: Winners unveiled
    Platsidakis, Palios, Frangou, Kassidokostas-Latsis and Wiernicki among those honoured as Contship Management, Euronav, Clarksons Platou Hellas, BNP Paribas and Signal...
  • Hansa Heavy Lift files for insolvency
    US owner of HHL says insolvency is because of 'an extremely challenging operating environment in the global shipping industry'
  • CMA CGM backs Maersk's zero-carbon plan
    French carrier offers support for Danish rival's efforts to remove fossil fuels from shipping by 2050
  • Oil cuts to balance market, analysts say
    The agreed cut equates to 36 very large crude carriers, or 2.5% of the global crude tanker market, said Jefferies
  • Trafigura orders four gas carriers
    Overall shipping fixtures for the financial year ended September 2018 amounted to 4,190. This figure is up from 4,151 in...
  • Utah coal merchants eye port in Mexico
    There is a premium for finding new export outlets for US coal, and exporters are doing all they can to...
  • Moody's lowers Maersk rating
    The ratings agency said the financial flexibility offered by $5bn worth of Total shares is also positive, allowing Maersk to...
  • ADP inaugurates Cosco container terminal
    Cosco Shipping Ports Abu Dhabi Terminal will be expanded next year to accommodate 2.5m teu per annum, hosting services both...
  • Little return for carriers from Asia-Europe growth spurt
    Demand has risen in the final quarter of the year but utilisation rates remain too low for a significant movement...
  • Qingdao to build new VLCC berth
    The project will be the second VLCC berth in the Dongjiakou port area, which is a key bulk cargo distribution...
  • APL will merge intra-Asia trades with CNC
    APL takes over sister company CNC and consolidates intra-Asia business under CNC brand
  • Aldo Grimaldi, former head of Italy's shipowners' association, dies at 96
    The Italian shipowning world has lost 'one of its most famous protagonists', says Confitarma president Mario Mattioli
  • Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Regulation
    In 2019 regulators will settle final details around the 2020 sulphur cap and try to offer greater clarity on greenhouse...
  • Cargo carrier sinks off northeast China
    Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport said the incident happened about 20 nautical miles to the northeast of...
  • IMO takes next steps on autonomous shipping regulation
    Safety regulators agree a two-phase approach which will wrap up by May 2020 and will consider regulatory changes or additions
  • Maran Gas orders LNG carrier at DSME
    The 173,400 cu m gas carrier is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2021
  • Daily Briefing
    Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LPG | Top 10 flag states 2018 | The Lloyd's List Podcast: The future of salvage...
  • Top 10 flag states 2018
    Our Top 10 flag states list for 2018, ahead of our annual Top 100 most influential people in shipping series...
  • Cosco Shipping considers London listing
    The talk comes as CSH is seeking financial resources to repay the bridge loan provided by the Bank of China...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • Brazil truckers block road, in support of minimum freight rates
  • Virginia port says more truck appointment slots available
  • New low-sulfur fuel clauses clarify time charters
  • Less 'flashy' logistics tech holds most immediate payback
  • Hansa Heavy Lift files for bankruptcy
  • CMA CGM ships first locally-booked India smart container
  • Asia-Europe volume rebounds as contract talks begin

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • OSG extends litany of American Shipping charters
    Nine American Shipping Co (AMSC) tankers will stay in the employ of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) for the foreseeable future. Monday afternoon, the two jointly announced OSG was exercising options to extend charter agreements with the Norwegian tanker owner. Overseas Shipholding Group returns to black "Our decision resolves the uncertainty associated with approaching contract maturities," OS
  • Gourdomichalis brothers seek to recover ship after seizure
    Pacific Gulf Shipping simply described a shipping company, court papers say
  • Bunge chief executive to step down amid investor pressure
    Soren Schroder will serve as US grain trader's CEO until successor is named as board member Kathleen Hyle takes top seat.
  • UK ports 'anxious' over Brexit vote delay
    Ro-ro ports could 'face real challenges' if UK were to part ways with European Union (EU) without a deal, according to British Ports Association.
  • Hansa Heavy Lift hits the buffers
    Oaktree pulls the plug on insolvent German heavy lift operator
  • Fredly buys even more Hunter
    Arne Fredly has bought another round of shares in Hunter Group. Hunter Maritime to pay $132m after tender offer After spending nearly $1m strengthening his position in the Oslo-traded VLCC specialist last week, Fredly's Apollo Asset bought 15,994 Hunter shares Monday at NOK 41.5 ($0.37). Fredly still owns more than 102 million shares of Hunter, or 26.71%. Monday, Hunter shares closed at $0.37.
  • UAE investor buys major Gulf Navigation stake
    Goldilocks Management says finance facility owns part of the share.
  • Global Ship Lease inks two more charters with CMA CGM
    The combined Global Ship Lease-Poseidon Containers has inked additional charters with CMA CGM. The 6,882-teu UASC Bubiyan and UASC Yas (both built 2015) will be leased to the French company for five years at $25,910 per day each starting in the second quarter of 2019. Global Ship Lease fixes ship with CMA CGM Poseidon announces five-year deals with CMA CGM "These new long-term charters with CM
  • Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering merging with Wonsild Dry
    Maersk Broker has taken the latest step in its dry cargo growth story by taking full control of Wonsild Dry. The merger will see Wonsild Dry integrated into Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering in January 2019, over three years after Maersk Broker first bought into the company. Maersk Broker buys into Wonsild Dry Wonsild set to open new coal-trade venture in Bangkok Maersk Broker chief says first hal
  • Analyst likens Opec meeting to US sitcom Seinfeld
    Uncertainty over whether Opec would cut oil production last week amounted to "Festivus to forget", Wells Fargo Securities analyst Michael Webber wrote ahead of the cartel's meeting. Webber's reference to Festivus harked back to an episode of US sitcom Seinfeld, in which viewers learn the character George Costanza's father, Frank, celebrated on 23 December, rather than Christmas Day. "When George
  • Asia to Europe box volumes finally rising
    But Drewry says rates have yet to follow suit to any meaningful degree.
  • Color fixes $141m financing for cruiseferry
    Nordea and DNB among those backing new facility for Color Magic.
  • Per Wistoft launches ship swap-shop
    Former UACC boss returns with global trading platform for cargoships.
  • Jinhui makes small profit on supramax sale
    Hong Kong owner offloads 2002-built ship to Bao Fortune.
  • Havyard seeks to loosen bond covenant
    Norwegian yard has suffered from agreed delays and late orders.
  • Tufton in talks to buy eight Offen product tankers
    Deal part of a wider effort to sell 10 tankers managed by German shipping company, sources say.
  • 'Youth unemployment' is scourge of OSV sector
    Possible return of stacked modern ships muting rate recovery, MSI says.
  • Aldo Grimaldi dies aged 96
    Grimaldi Holding president was a pioneer of fast ferries in the 1960s.
  • Analysts count cost of Opec cuts on crude tanker market
    Are tanker owners set to see history repeat itself, or will the US floodgates provide some relief?
  • Trafigura: tanker charter market tight ahead of 2020 deadline
    Trader and owner finding it tougher to secure tonnage as owners foresee better supply-demand balance.
  • Force majeure as militia seizes Sharara field in Libya
    Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has declared a force majeure at the Sharara oil field after militia seized it over the weekend. It blamed 'civilians' attached to the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG), alleging physical threats were made to oilfield employees to get them to halt production. The shutdown of Sharara will result in a daily loss of 315,000 barrels a day, with an additional loss
  • Gulf Energy Maritime tied to $64m LR2 market exit
    Gulf Energy Maritime looks to have exited the LR2 market with the sale of two tankers in a transaction brokers say provides an important price point for such tonnage. Product tankers ride out of downcycle with a 'Christmas Miracle' The shipowner placed the 114,000-dwt Gulf Vision (built 2012) and Gulf Valour (built 2013) on the market in October, as TradeWinds reported at the time. Now brokers
  • EMAS anchor handler heads for the auction block
    Lewek Penguin to come under the hammer in Singapore on 18 December.
  • EMAS Offshore CFO Hsu resigns
    Restructuring Singapore OSV owner EMAS Offshore is looking for a new CFO. It said finance chief Hsu Chong Pin resigned on 7 December. "The board would like to express its appreciation to Mr Hsu for his contributions during his tenure with the company and wishes him well in his future endeavours," it added. In October, the subsidiary of Ezra Holdings made another attempt at restructuring its bal
  • Product tankers ride out of downcycle with a 'Christmas Miracle'
    Stars have finally align for the underperforming sector with healthy products trades, easing oversupply and regulatory boost.
  • BW Offshore scrapping laid-up FSO for $20m
    Oslo-listed BW Offshore (BWO) is scrapping a laid-up FSO built in 1980. The 361,000-dwt former ULCC Belokamenka will be recycled in compliance with the Hong Kong Convention, the company said. The Japanese-built unit, previously known as Berge Pioneer, has been stacked in Indonesia since completing a contract as a crude oil terminal for Rosneft off Murmansk, Russia, in late 2015. The sale has ra
  • Norsepower harks back to the past to harness future energy
    The ultimate future fuel may mean going back to the past to take advantage of carbon-free wind energy. The shipping industry has been sceptical about modern sail concepts, but there is a proven technology - first developed in the 1920s - that has shown demonstrable fuel savings in real-life tests on commercially operating ships in the past few years. Maersk Tankers goes back to the future with w
  • COSL orders 12 PSVs at Wuchang and Liaonan yards
    CNOOC company renewing offshore fleet with big domestic contracts.
  • Cosco MPP rescues British sailor 2,000 miles off Cape Horn
    Mission involved two ships as well as maritime rescue centres in Chile and the UK.
  • MSC pays California air quality violation fine
    Containership giant falls foul of US state's environmental regulations for the second time in 2018.
  • Angelicoussis back at DSME for more LNG tonnage
    Greek shipowner takes newbuilding tally at South Korean shipbuilder since 1994 to 101 ships.
  • COSCO Shipping linked with potential London listing
    Chinese giant may take advantage of new tie-up between London and Shanghai exchanges.
  • Maersk credit rating downgraded at Moody's
    Danish container line is expected to face increased market and execution risks, says rating agency.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • FMC's demurrage report a 'promising beginning'
    Innovation teams of industry stakeholders "will meet on a limited, short-term basis to refine commercially viable demurrage and detention approaches."
  • ITC determines Chinese aluminum hurts U.S. industry
    In the first government self-initiated AD/CVD case since 1985, the ITC voted 5-0 that imports of common alloy aluminum sheet from China materially injure U.S. industry.
  • Moody's downgrades Maersk rating
    Shipping giant retains investment grade rating, but Moody's expects it to operate at a higher leverage.
  • APL, CNC Line to consolidate intra-Asia business
  • Agility investing $100 million in digital logistics arm
  • Ship recycling platform launches
  • Panama Canal, Port of Itaqui sign agreement
  • Volga-Dnepr Group opens operations base in Houston

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 10, 2018
  • KUWAIT'S KPC RAISES SHARPLY JAN OSPS FOR NWE AND US, LOWERS OSP FOR ASIA BY 65 CENTS/B
    Kuwait Petroleum Corp has lowered the price differential for its crude oil loading in January and destined for Asia by 65 cents/b from December to a discount of 35 cents/b to Platts Oman/Dubai, the company said in a notice Monday.
  • Oil consolidates lower as equity rally fails to allay demand growth concerns
    An afternoon rally in equity markets failed to move crude markets higher Monday, and the oil complex settled just off of intraday lows.
  • US State Department sees increased interest from Congress in targeting Russian energy exports
    The US Congress appears increasingly interested in legislation targeting Russian energy exports to counter Moscow's aggression against Ukraine since the Sea of Azov incident, a top State Department official said Monday.
  • UKC-WAF clean tanker rate hits 3-year high amid low tonnage
    Freight rates to carry a 60,000 mt clean product cargo from the UK Continent to West Africa on a Long-Range tanker vessel strengthened to a three-year high of w170 Friday as demand for clean cargoes, mostly gasoline, drove rates up amid a very tight positioning list, meaning low tonnage.
  • ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures speculative net long positions at fresh 17-month low
    Speculative net long positions on ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures fell 27,126 contracts to 39,916 contracts in the week to December 4, a fresh 17-month low, according to Intercontinental Exchange data.
  • China's Qingdao port to build fourth VLCC terminal, to cater to independents
    China's Qingdao Port International is planning to build new berths that will be able receive VLCC and oil product tankers, such as Long Range-class vessels, as well as storage facilities in Shandong province's Dongjiakou region, which will cater to local independent refiners, the company said last Friday.
  • Asian middle distillates extend losses on bearish fundamentals; high freight rate
    The Asian middle distillates arena extended losses in the first week of December as a result of still-weak fundamentals -- mainly sluggish demand and a supply overhang -- as well as costly freight rates.
  • Oil, commodities trader Trafigura seeks to grow US crude exports
    Swiss-based commodity trader Trafigura is seeking to grow its position in exporting crude in the US after its global traded volumes jumped by 7.5% this year.
  • Rotterdam bunker sales down 7.1% in third quarter
  • Poor weather at Novorossiisk pushes some bunker demand to Istanbul: sources
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Platts MOC Singapore fuel oil traded volume surges in Dec, cargo premiums drop
  • FUTURES: Crude stable on OPEC cut pledge as US output caps uptick
  • Shanghai LSMGO, LSFO demand sees uptick ahead of Jan 1, 2019 ECA

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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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