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BRIEFS

December 12, 2018

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CMA CGM drops APL brand in merger with Cheng Lie Navigation CMA CGM hikes Asia-East Africa rate US$300/TEU from January 1 China summons US, Canadian ambassadors in Huawei CFO arrest Maersk says it will stop using CO2-emitting fossil fuels in 31 years Moody's downgrades Maersk as still stable, but 'not prime' debt Liebherr mobile harbour cranes at India's first multi-modal river port Yangtze River Port & Logistics attacks Hindenburg Research as libel Old Dominion Freight Line says last quarter truck volume holds up well Ryanair, EU court, clash on customer cost liability arising from strikes Last of Nigeria's weapons-grade uranium flies back to China Animal rights hurt medical research by insisting on lab animal flight ban Cargolux keeps its core IT systems with Champ contrary to media reports Turkey's MNG Airlines starts Cologne-New York freighter service

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
APL announces proposed acquisition of CNC for consolidating Intra-Asia business IMO 2020 - Advance preparation is key to commercial success NTC Logistics conferred supply chain & logistics excellence award in project cargo category US Congress amends Shipping Act Tea Board report says exports to Pakistan rose 22 pc in first ten months of 2018 JNPT cuts export dwell time significantly Major Port traffic up 5 pc in first eight months Bonded cargo from Bangladesh flies out to the world from Kolkata airport DICT celebrates 4th Foundation Day Global freight growth set to end year on positive note India has potential to become global aviation hub: Vice-President Lufthansa Cargo invests in Berlin start-up VAT increase in Russia

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On top of business down under Port railway sets container transport record 100 new wagons for intermodal transport in Europe New vehicles for Tecon Santos container terminal Heavy cargo airline even bigger in Houston AAC's Burkhardt - Kaamco's "person of the year" Distribution centre for adhesives Curtain falls on HHL EC approves German aid scheme for modal shift Traffic and information improving in Shanghai port Freightabase goes mobile Air Europa extends cargo business with WFS Enhancing Silk Road - Germany LCL service New MD for Coyne Airlines Crowley adds 400 reefers for Guatemala Panama Canal lightening eco-footprint "Curiosity of the Day" Cathay Pacific digitises cargo infrastructure with Siemens

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
China-US trade uncertainty keeps Cargolux's JV cargo airline on the back burner BIMCO weighs in with help on charters ahead of low-sulphur fuel regulations China-US trade war providing a business bonus for South-east Asian exporters Traditional forwarders beginning to see the threat from online platforms Key investor confirms Hansa Heavy Lift files for insolvency Maritime industry can now use blockchain for certification of seafarers Matt Beeton to be new CEO at Port of Tyne Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics 'officially a takeover target'

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
Shipyard labor supplier to pay $857,868 in discrimination case OSG extends American Shipping Company charters Alfa Laval GCU leading LNG boil-off gas choice for newbuilds

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
Shipping needs to take diversity seriously The shipping industry is taking diversity more seriously but is not changing fast enough, Wista president tells Lloyd's List Business... OSG extends nine tanker charters with American Shipping Five charters were extended until 2022, four were extended until 2020 Industry partners eye blockchain records for seafarer certification BLOC and Lloyd's Register Foundation has started work on the second of three Maritime Blockchain Labs demonstrator projects. This focuses... Shipping braced for a year of disruption The expert panel brought together for the Lloyd's List 2019 Outlook Forum looked ahead to the next 12 month -... Barrow quits UK Ship Register Barrow brought into Maritime & Coastguard Agency-led ship register as part of a wider commitment to generate growth in the... Port of Tyne names Matt Beeton as chief executive The Port of Tyne announced today they have appointed Matt Beeton as chief executive, effective early in the new year Safety at sea is still a risk for shipping industry Boxship fires and cyber attacks could set back the safety improvements that have been made in recent years if not... Shipowners should not need finance for scrubbers, says Citi's Parker Seasoned financier argues that environmental first movers in the shipping industry will reap the rewards as societal norms are evolving US import growth said to slow in 2019 from record Major US retail ports saw more than 2m container imports in October and November Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Insurance Marine insurers are heading into the uncharted waters of changing risk UK ports warn of 'anxiety' over Brexit chaos The UK's two biggest port lobbies warn that time running is out - and reveal European counterparts are baffled by... Terror group link to abducted seafarers off Malaysia A report by the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia claims three seafarers... NYK orders three more LNG carriers in South Korea Vessels will be used to carry cargo from the LNG production facilities in US and Canada, among other places EIA expects US LNG capacity to double in 2019 The increase in export capacity is likely to favour long-haul shipments from the US to Asian countries Daily Briefing Hansa Heavy Lift files for insolvency \| Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Regulation \| Greek Shipping Awards 2018 winners \| Top... Beijing sets out national shipping sulphur cap Ministry of Transport has released a formal scheme to implement its shipping emission areas, following a draft plan announced in... Maersk Broker Bulk Chartering in merger with Wonsild Dry Wonsild Dry offices in Copenhagen and Singapore will combine with MBBC's teams Top 10 in regulation 2018 Ahead of our annual Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we reveal how, in a year where there...

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
BUILD grants prop up port, highway, rail projects Benapole port workers end two-day strike Global port productivity static while mega-ship pressure rises NY-NJ longshore hiring to support auto handling

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
Scorpio Group takes control of Nordic American Offshore Lauro and management team in, Herbjorn Hansson out after Scorpio pays $5m in private placement for NAO shares. Why Scorpio Tankers could be headed for reverse split Emanuele Lauro-led company tells investors what it sees as its pricing "sweet spot," and why better hire rates alone might not be enough to get there. Vanguard takes Norwegian Cruise Line stake past $1bn The Vanguard Group has extended its interest in Norwegian Cruise Line beyond the $1bn mark at a time other major shareholders have been selling stock. Vanguard, already the second largest investor in the company, has reported a larger stake of 10.14%, up from around 8% back in April this year. Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale An SEC filing shows the investor to boast 22,312,533 shar Fratelli d'Amato exits shipping with PSV fleet sale Liquidated Italian owner's last ships heading to Azerbaijan's Caspian Marine. Nicolas Blanchard in at HSH Nordbank Supervisory board appoints new chief clients and products officer. Feidakis sheds $2m worth of Globus Maritime stock Globus Maritime chairman George Feidakis has sold shares worth over $2m in the bulker owner. Globus Maritime is back in the black Firment Shipping - the investment company which holds his shares in Nasdaq-listed Globus - has offloaded the stock since mid-November. An SEC filing explains Firment holds the shares for investment purposes and sold 433,765 in total. While stock worth $2.06m has bee First Corpus Christi LNG cargo sails on Tsakos ship Tsakos Energy Navigation LNG carrier expected to lift shipment from Cheniere Energy's new plant Diana Shipping charters panamax to Koch Diana Shipping has chartered one if its panamax bulkers to Koch Shipping. Diana Shipping returns to black, crushes forecasts The New York-listed shipowner says the 77,901-dwt Ismene (built 2013) has been fixed until early 2020 at $12,125 per day. It is expected to net Diana roughly $4.6m in revenue. The Ismene is one of Diana's newer panamax bulkers, of which it owns 20. According to Vessels Olympic Subsea wins more time before it has to list Stig Remoy-led owner persuades bondholders to halt flotation in tough markets. Latsis tops list of likely buyers for Gulf Energy LR2 duo Metrostar and Aegean Shipping also mentioned as possible buyers. Eimskip mulls boxship fleet restructuring One vessel already taken off-hire in Norway as line eyes cost cuts. Scorpio Tankers tells investors recovery now in full swing Executives ready to tell New York finance session month-long rebound in products rates is the real thing, with more fun to come before 2020 "party" even begins. Recovery in Iranian oil exports may boost tanker employment Increase in shipments could bring floating storage opportunities Koch takes Shipping Corp of India LR2 in buoyant product tanker market The 104,000-dwt Swarna Jayanti was chartered out for up to 12 months as spot earnings of product tankers reach multi-year highs Trio of VLCCs loading in Louisiana helps lift tanker market blues The sight of three VLCCs loading at Louisiana Offshore Oil Port during the past seven days is highly positive for the tanker market, a leading analyst says. Analysts count cost of Opec cuts on crude tanker market Rising US exports have been highlighted as helpful to the market which will be impacted by Opec cuts in the coming months. Petter Haugen of Kepler Cheuvreux says the three tankers have Noble makes last-ditch court bid to save restructuring Liquidation looming if trader and bulker owner fails to push through $3.5bn debt scheme after listing transfer blocked in Singapore. VIDEO: BW LPG crew praised for thwarting pirates The crew of a BW LPG VLGC have been recognised for their bravery in deterring a pirate attack off Congo in October. The 84,000-cbm BW Frigg (built 2016) narrowly escaped a hijacking, TradeWinds reported at the time. All the crew have now been presented with bravery awards on board the vessel. Pontus Berg of BW LPG told the crew: "What you did out there out there goes above and beyond wh Frode Teigen takes $70m stake in Belships after closing merger with Lighthouse Sverre Tidemand left with 10% of Oslo-listed bulker owner his family has controlled since 1930s. Gylfi Sigfusson stepping down at Eimskip Long-serving boxship boss moving to the US. Shipping has been sailing solo for too long. Now it must learn to share An industry that has traditionally been the home of strong individual players will increasingly find that collaboration and decentralisation are the keys to success, writes EY Law's Mads Ribe Crewman killed as cargoship breaks in two Nine other seafarers rescued after vessel sinks off China. Pacific International Lines exiting capesize bulker market Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) is said to be exiting the market for capesize bulkers. PIL founder, 100, is world's oldest billionaire SS Teo plans to keep PIL "nimble" Shipbrokers say PIL is selling the Hyundai built 179,000-dwt Shagang Hongchang and Shagang Hongfa (both built 2011) to a Greek or Chinese buyer for $32m each. The deal is understood to include three year charte Marinakis continues to harvest profit on counter-cyclical capesize asset play Third of six bulkers bought in late 2016 now believed to have been cashed in. Real-estate giant eyes up the SS United States Longest laid-up passengership could finally find a new purpose in life. Shipbroker SSY beefs up with new office in Madrid New Spanish arm for major UK shop will be headed by Mike Driscoll. Ostensjo secures winter renewables work Norway's Ostensjo Rederi has won a contract to operate one of its vessels in the renewables sector. It announced a deal with VBMS that will keep its 2,300-dwt Sun Enabler (built 2009) busy through the winter. The unit is a research ship. The term of the contract was not revealed. VBMS is a Boskalis wind farm cable company. Tufton Oceanic Assets moves into product tanker market London-listed shipowner adds a fourth vessel type to its fleet with $36m tanker buy. Western Marine reveals tanker, OSV orders Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard has booked orders for tankers and an offshore support vessel (OSV) from the UAE. The Chattogram-based yard's managing director Sakhawat Hossain told the Financial Express that the deal is worth BDT 860m ($10.25m). "We are building two ocean-going tankers and one OSV for UAE," he added. They are due for delivery in the next one to two years, he said. The y Shearwater wins eight months of survey work Norway's Shearwater GeoServices has clinched contracts for eight vessel-months of survey work. The joint venture between Rasmussengruppen and GC Rieber said one of its ships would carry out a project in the Arabian Sea for Eni in partnership with Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production. The work will be carried out over three months in Block 52 later this year. It involves a 2,500 sq km 3D Agent and terminal take rap for tanker spill Indian pollution board blames faulty hose for leak from Andromeda's Coral Stars. Shanghai Salvage expected to win SSL Kolkata wreck removal Chinese-led joint venture is favourite to win tender with stringent conditions NYK seals long-term LNG charter deals with Mitsubishi Trio of vessels will be used to import gas from trading company's US and Canadian projects. Louis Dreyfus big gainer in Brazil soy export boom Commodity giant said to account for 13% of South American nation's exports year-to-date. OSG extension of AMSC charters a "win-win" for both parties Cash flow visibility a boost for tonnage provider in run up to debt refinancing, says Arctic. Panama Canal targets Brazil-China dry cargo trades Waterway aims to take advantage of grain exporters major increases in shipment volumes.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
Spared by earthquake, Port of Alaska still needs rehab Built in the 1960s, the port needs more than $1 billion to replace old docks and remove what it says was earlier botched construction work. FedEx stock tumbles after rating downgrade Bank of America Merrill Lynch said it dropped the parcel carrier's rating due to the "surprising" departure of the Express segment's CEO. BIC alleges IP infringement of other lighters BIC Corp. is seeking a general exclusion order for imports of several different brands of lighters. Maersk introduces cargo insurance alternative Value Protect "can act as a substitute or as supplement to regular cargo insurance." BIS eyes Chemical Weapons Convention's impact Information will be used to prepare certification to Congress on whether chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms are harmed by the convention's implementation. USDOT awards $1.5 Billion in transportation grants Symbia Logistics looks to 'extremely exciting' future MNX acquires Network Global's express division Executive Moves: TOTE, Waterways Council, Coyne Sixteen OTI license applications under review Port of Hueneme signs project labor agreement

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DECEMBER 11, 2018
Crude rally slows in afternoon trading as equities trend lower Crude markets settled up, but off intraday highs as the morning's price rally slowed in afternoon trading Asian refiners may cheer Qatar's exit from OPEC Qatar's decision to leave the OPEC may work in favor of major Asian oil consumers UAE invests in crude production for the long term, despite OPEC cuts The UAE is launching into an aggressive plan to expand its crude production capacity Russia to reduce liquids output by 50,000-60,000 b/d in Jan under OPEC deal: Novak Russia will cut its liquids output by 50,000-60,000 b/d in January Environmental groups sue to stop US Atlantic seismic tests Nine environmental groups on Tuesday sued the Trump administration in an effort to block seismic testing for oil Flurry of Rotterdam HSFO barge MOC trades causing delays in barge loadings Heightened activity in the 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge MOC assessment process this month is causing loading delays in Rotterdam Singapore's 2019 bunker fuel outlook seen positive amid industry restructure, changing rules Market sources expect the full-year volume to surpass the 50 million mt mark. BIMCO publishes two bunker clauses to prepare for IMO 2020 rule The "BIMCO 2020 Marine Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties" and the "BIMCO 2020 Fuel Transition Clause for Time Charter Parties" are available online. IN THE LOOP: Three VLCCs depart LOOP for India, S. Korea - 10Dec18 The three VLCCs were loaded with crude sourced from LOOP's Clovelly Hub, including a light sweet crude grade, most likely either LLS or WTI MEH.

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SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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