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BRIEFS
March 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • OOIL is back in the black with a US$138m profit for 2017
  • Fire on Maersk Honam brought under control, four crewmembers still missing
  • East coast dockers, employers resume talks stalled since December
  • PANYNJ January up 13.2pc to record 585,864 TEU, laden imports up 18.5pc
  • Port of Virginia saw slight dip in container volume in February
  • Kuhne+Nagel speeds digitisation by opening two research centres
  • Panalpina profits soar 26pc to US$109 million as revenues rise 6pc
  • dnata inaugurates first dedicated perishables centre at Dallas airport
  • Cargojet appoints Houston businessman Jim Crane as chairman of the board

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • 2017 a year of growth for OOCL, says Chairman
  • Antwerp port tostreamline operation at port of Douala
  • CMA CGM commences commercial operationsat Kribi Container Terminal in Cameroon
  • Djibouti inks new agreementfor Doraleh Container Terminal
  • Hamburg Süd making a mark in door-to-door transportation
  • INDAMEX service commences operations at NSIGT
  • Odfjell Terminals Rotterdam to expand jetty capacity
  • Port of Rotterdam in talks to further optimise logistics connections to & from German hinterland
  • SCFI rates down
  • Major Port Authorities Bill provides more autonomy & flexibility
  • Salient features of the revised Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports
  • Air cargo off to a robust start in 2018 with 8 pc growth in January
  • BCT achieves DNV's certification for upgraded ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
  • Thar Dry Port-Sanand ICD commences LCL consolidation service
  • GST Council extends tax exemptions for exporters by six months
  • Recommendations made during 26th meeting of GST Council in New Delhi

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Disruptors are changing logistics
  • Platooning starts for real in Spain
  • Brussels airport invests heavily in infrastructure
  • CP introduces one-stop shop for perishables
  • New COO at Eurotunnel
  • Krummen going lean and green
  • Good bookings on Spain-Morocco loop
  • TGP inaugurates new Turkey office
  • India's new traction has 6,000 t hauling capacity
  • Ceva opens new facility in Malaysia
  • PANYNJ content with 2017 volumes
  • Executive board overhaul at Panalpina
  • APX launched by Hapag-Lloyd
  • Next partnership announced by NCA
  • India's competition watchdogs fine three carriers
  • Progress for Rovaniemi - Arctic Ocean railway line
  • Geodis working for Biosystems

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Rising markets boost Clarksons
  • OOCL turns to life under COSCO, reports stable financials
  • Three more Maersk Honam crew confirmed dead
  • CMPort open to partnerships with other port groups
  • Shandong Shipping sets up ship management JV
  • DSME returns to black ink with USD587 million profit
  • Triyards' CFO resigns
  • Doraleh terminal operator fully government-owned, says Djibouti president
  • Awilco awards Keppel O&M USD425 million semi-sub contract
  • Daehan tipped to win Aframaxes from Tsakos
  • Heung-A sells and leases back vessel
  • Creditors consider M&A for SPP Shipbuilding again

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Maersk Honam blaze death toll grows as search for last crew member is called off
  • Liftings and revenue shoot up as OOCL prepares for its new owners
  • Conversions will maintain LATAM Cargo capacity after sale of freighters
  • Brussels expands cargo facilities as Europe's airports rewrite the record books
  • CMA CGM targets higher levels of customer service to create more value
  • Indian antitrust body fines airlines over cargo price-fixing
  • Volker Boehringer to head customer development at Panalpina

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Podcast: Moving Beyond the Paper Process Mindset
  • Remains of three missing Maersk Honam crew found
  • ABS classes first hybrid OSV to operate in GoM
  • European MRV regulations lead more owners to make propeller mods
  • Dualog CEO: Shipping must prepare for a different future
  • Japanese researchers report breakthrough in propeller design

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • TEN posts profit in 'challenging environment'
    Greek owner claims to have beaten 2017 tanker market travails in 2017 as it marks 25th anniversary
  • Seafarer dies in fire on Bulgarian ro-ro
    Blaze appears to have broken out in deceased crew member's cabin
  • Suez Canal cuts rates for bulkers
    The rate reductions may help coal imports into India
  • GasLog orders another LNG carrier at Samsung for 'attractive price'
    Monaco-based owner moves to increase orderbook, citing 'robust' outlook and rising newbuild prices
  • Ports across UK investing $2.4bn in new facilities to boost growth
    British Ports Association has called on the UK government to improve infrastructure around ports
  • Activist shareholders target Aegean Marine
    Lawsuit centres around corporate governance, with company control being the ultimate prize
  • Maersk says no hope of finding survivors after remains found on burning ship
    A fourth missing seafarer from the burning ship has not yet been located, but the 22 personnel evacuated from the...
  • Prosecution seeks prison term for Stolberg
    Former heavylift king hoping for suspended sentence
  • Small bulkers become hot commodities in S&P markets
    Investors bet on further upside of the segment that can ride on grains and minor bulk trades
  • The Interview: Sabrina Chao
    Wah Kwong Maritime executive chairman is committed to shipping and optimistic, despite the risks excess newbuilding capacity and human nature may...
  • Clarksons expects another year of strong growth
    Early signs of recovery seen in core markets, says chief executive Andi Case
  • Employers risk crippling fines in UK pensions overhaul
    Companies that employ seafarers or offshore workers could face civil penalties of up to '50,000 and daily penalties of £10,000...
  • Korea's ocean and fisheries minister sparks mixed reaction with decision to stay in post
    Kim Young-choon has dropped the idea of seeking election as Busan's mayor in June's local elections
  • Is summer slowdown setting in early for VLCC market?
    Earnings fall into negative territory hit by vessel supply overhang
  • Liner shipping recovery has just started, says OOIL
    Company is still in talks with US committee over approval for the Cosco's acquisition, including the LBCT assets
  • Debt-ridden Noble misses payment and puts kamsarmax up for sale
    In separate moves, the beleaguered commodities and freight operator missed a coupon payment on $750m of notes due on March...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Oakland plan's goal is first Asia inbound call, faster cargo
  • Baltimore logistics hub gets $20 million TIGER grant
  • State funding for Virginia port deepening delayed
  • Maersk tries to limit disruption to schedules after fatal ship fire
  • West Coast port platforms would give advanced cargo notice
  • More surcharges, rejected freight sting US truck shippers
  • Europe trucking capacity crunch taxes shippers
  • Djibouti: Doraleh terminal operator government-owned
  • No end in sight for air cargo rate pressure
  • Port of Mobile wins TIGER grant for auto terminal
  • CC Tung: Excess supply holding back carrier recovery

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • DryShips may hive off tankers and LNG
    New York-listed diversified shipowner sees shareholder value created through VLGC spin-off.
  • Tanker industry will 'fight on' despite challenges
    Sector faces several headwinds, including low-sulphur regulations, piracy and oversupply, says Intertanko chief executive Nikos Tsakos.
  • Ex-DVB boss guides suitors on bank sale
    Wolfgang Driese says several prospective buyers building interest in healthy portion of DVB's shipping portfolio.
  • US tariffs on steel, aluminium are 'fake news'
    Genco Shipping & Trading chief executive John Wobensmith dismisses 25% tax on steel imports and 10% tax on aluminium imports as having no effect on drybulk sector.
  • Navios Partners snaps up panamax
    Angeliki Frangou-led company pays $12.95m for 2005-built ship.
  • TEN takes impairment on veteran tanker pair
    One-off charge comes as owner completes 15 newbuilding project to leave fleet largest in its history.
  • Three bodies found on Maersk Honam
    Human remains discovered following fire; fourth missing seafarer presumed dead.
  • Ocean Tankers fails in Lukoil demurrage claim
    UK court rules that bid to recover cash for delays was time-barred, despite "re-labelling".
  • Danish duo behind new dry bulk index
    Two former J Lauritzen executives have launched a new dry cargo index aimed at assessing the income potential of bulkers. Anders Liengaard and Soren Roschmann are behind the Vesselindex.com project. It covers the handysize, supramax and panamax segments and it not a response to the Baltic Exchange dropping handysize vessels from its own industry benchmark, Roschmann told TradeWinds. Baltic to p
  • Lydia Mar: 'routine check' of ship in Libya
    Greek company plays down reports of warning shots incident off Sousse.
  • Cruise vibe boosts confidence at Global Ports despite Brexit cloud
    Chief executive says everybody in cruise feels upbeat and he has "no concern" about UK's exit from EU.
  • GasLog back at Samsung for second order of 2018
    Speculative newbuilding move comes amid robust demand outlook for the market.
  • Capsized dredger towed off Denmark
    JA Rederiet takes stricken Sirius Hoj to Assens Shipyard.
  • Royal Caribbean co-founder Gjert Wilhelmsen dies
    Norwegian shipowner Gjert Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 91. Wilhelmsen ran shipping company Awilhelmsen with his brother Arne, after the company was founded by his father Anders in 1939. Beginning in the late 1960s, the Wilhelmsen Brothers developed Royal Caribbean Cruises into what became the world's second largest cruiseship owner. In 1988, A Wilhelmsen bought out its partners Gotaas-La
  • Tax boost propels OSG back into profit
    Tanker owner also saw robust recovery of spot rates in fourth quarter.
  • Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers'
    Clarksons chief executive sees positive stories across both crude and products tankers.
  • Harvey Gulf targets $1bn debt cut
    CEO Shane Guidry aiming for quickest-ever pre-packaged bankruptcy deal.
  • DSME logs first operating profit since 2011
    Korean yard's restructuring and cost-cutting pays off in 2017.
  • Golar FLNG unit produces first LNG
    Hilli Episeyo fires up off Cameroon as second LNG carrier towed into yard ahead of conversion job.
  • Noble Group sells bulker as debt talks progress
    Sale by Singapore-listed trader comes as the company misses bond coupon payment.
  • Maersk Honam fire under control
    Indian Coast Guard says toxic plume replaced by white smoke as vessel cools.
  • Tung cautious on recovery after OOCL profit

    Hong Kong owner back in black as box markets head for stability.
  • Shipbroker Clarksons hikes dividend again as profit climbs
    Andi Case says impact of November cyber attack was minimal as shipbroking giant records "robust" results.
  • Flooded bulker towed to Tallinn
    Vessel with six metres of water in engine room reaches safety.
  • Subsea 7 makes Azerbaijan breakthrough
    Support ship to work for BP in deal worth up to $300m.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Port of Oakland unveils five-year strategy
    The Port of Oakland on Monday released a plan for the next five years that calls for 8 percent more containerized cargo volume in Oakland b...
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) revealed Friday they are resuming master c...
  • NAFTA origin process can be streamlined, lawyer says
    The North American Free Trade Agreement's (NAFTA) current origin verification system is too exporter-driven, and legal responsibility for c...
  • COSCO SHIPPING Ports signs deal with Navis
    COSCO SHIPPING Ports Ltd. revealed Thursday that it has entered into a subscription agreement for Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS)...
  • Talking Trade with Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade
    In early 2016, Congress and the Obama administration passed and enacted into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA). ...
  • U.S. transportation and logistics job growth accelerates in February
    U.S. transportation and logistics companies added another 15,400 jobs in February 2018, accelerating the growth seen the previous two month...
  • Panalpina profits soar on record airfreight volumes
    Panalpina saw its consolidated profits jump 9.9 percent to 57.5 million Swiss francs (U.S. $60.6 million) during the 2017 calendar year tha...
  • Port NOLA new container terminal plan picking up steam
    In Louisiana, about 100 miles upstream from where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico, a very large potential development is pic...
  • U.S. steel producers expand footprint as tariffs set to kick in
    Many U.S. steel producers have unveiled plans to expand operations across the nation as global tariffs are scheduled to kick in later this ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2018
  • Iran reopens split with Saudis over OPEC policy
    Iran is stirring up potential OPEC trouble by reopening the debate over when to signal an end to the current production cut deal with Russia.
  • White House studies permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico: sources
    The Trump White House is studying the feasibility of a permanent Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico, according to multiple sources.
  • US gasoline surplus comes into focus as spring nears
    With US gasoline stocks sitting above the five-year average, supply appears ample even before US refinery activity begins to ramp higher when planned repairs conclude and peak summer demand approaches.
  • NYMEX crude April/May spread nears contango as oil weakens
    The April/May spread for NYMEX crude narrowed 9 cents Monday to a backwardation of 3 cents/b, as the M1/M2 spread continues to weaken sitting on the precipice of contango for the first time since January.
  • Burkina Faso, Mali increase reliance on Togo for refined products imports after Ghana sulfur cap
    Ghana's move to become the only low sulfur gasoil market in West Africa has altered some of the regional trade flows in the region, especially to some of the interior markets in Africa, delegates at the African Refiners' Association conference said Monday.
  • Malta bunkers premium at 12-week low amid conflicting upstream sentiment
    The premium of bunker fuel at Malta over the regional high sulfur fuel oil cargoes benchmark hit its lowest point in 2018 Friday, caught between the conflicting effects of international prices.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea's oil demand forecast to grow 2% in 2018, LNG demand to rise 3%: KEEI
    Bunker-C fuel consumption fell 25.5% to 33.52 million barrels in 2017, but the decline is expected to ease to just 2% this year.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady ahead of OPEC and IEA's monthly report
    "Markets will focus this week on OPEC and IEA's monthly petroleum report," Benjamin Lu, investment analyst at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Abu Dhabi awards stakes in two offshore concession stakes to Italy's Eni
    With its new partners ADNOC hopes to raise output to 1.125 million b/d, from around 700,000 b/d at present.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean likely to continue scaling down Fujairah bunker operations
    Aegean saw an erosion in its gross spread per metric ton of marine fuel sold from about $19.50/mt in 2016 to $15.80/mt in 2017.
  • Singapore fuel oil derivative instruments continue to price in IMO regulations
    "More interest seen for quarterly and annual spreads for viscosity as we go into 2019. Last week, Q4 2019 spread was around $19.50/b," a source said.
  • Singapore will remain world's top bunkering hub post 2020: Maersk executive
    Efficiency, transparency and infrastructural advantage will hold Singapore in good stead
  • Platts proposes to amend laycan in Singapore delivered bunker assessments
    To 5-10 days from the date of publication instead of 3-7 days currently.

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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
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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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