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BRIEFS
July 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • New terminal software slows Felixstowe to 80pc of what it was
  • Global laden boxes hit 14.4 million TEU in May, up 1.3pc: CTS tally
  • Hong Kong undertakes 12-month reclamation at Shek Kwu Chau
  • Recruiting and retaining US truck drivers cries out for a solution
  • US goods, services trade deficit falls 6.6pc in May to US$43 billion
  • T.S. Lines celebrates 17th anniversary by expanding self-owned fleet
  • CEVA Logistics starts refinancing of existing debt facilities
  • New feasibility study for port of Miami to further deepen harbour
  • ATI's Manila south harbour handles record 560,000 TEU in 1H
  • Hapag-Lloyd wonders: What does 'America first' mean for global trade?
  • Hong Kong's Henry Cheng to buy Irish plane lessor for US$2.8 billion
  • Ethiopian to buy 20pc of Eritrean, says Ethiopian Press Agency report
  • China Eastern looks to US$2.2 billion share sale to buy new planes
  • Korean Air cargo service to Delhi adds to Mumbai, Milan, Vienna

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • FFFAI urges for more clarity on services sector
  • P. Sethuraman, CFO, set to retire after 40 years with Transworld Group
  • Publishes second sustainability report prepared in accordance with GRI G4 Standard
  • Sanjay Bandopadhyaya is new Additional Secretary in Ministry of Shipping
  • Indian tea exporters in plans to resume shipments to Iraq
  • Chennai Port offers new concession in vessel-related charges for ex-im transhipment containers
  • Indian Ambassadors meet JNPT officials to promote trade
  • Scanning machines to be operational at Cochin Port soon: CGST Chief Commissioner

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A future on quiet wheels

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • London market voices disappointment with Brexit plans
  • A year on, Kea Trader salvage operation is still in stormy waters
  • E-navigation 10 years on
  • Bourbon CFO de Bréon resigns as debt negotiations continue
  • THE Alliance cuts loop ahead of expected US-China trade war impact
  • Thoresen's fleet rejuvenation continues, sells 23-year-old bulker
  • Japan's LNG bunkering tankers get government subsidies

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • Contship Italia doubles Milan-Zurich intermodal rail services
  • Market insight: Pick-a-merger time for Hapag Lloyd as suitors line up
  • Container leasing market under pressure as carriers cut back
  • UK lettuce crop sizzles so air cargo turns over a new leaf for growers
  • CMA CGM names Tim Haas chief commercial officer, North America

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • Eastern passes another Offshore Patrol Cutter program milestone
  • E.N. Bisso & Son acquires Port Canaveral tug operator Petchem
  • Norwegian exercises options for fifth and sixth Project Leonardo ships
  • Decatur launches computer based maritime cyber security training
  • Steady progress on new ATB for Bouchard Transportation
  • VIDEO: Hull Vane retrofit dramatically boosts French OPV's performance
  • Maersk Supply Service completes 10,230 NM tow
  • Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat to Virginia

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders duo from Fincantieri for $1.87bn
    Latest deal follows four-vessel order with Fincantieri in February 2017
  • More's the pity, but shipping cannot take the politics out of Brexit
    Government proposals offer pragmatic way forward, but Brexiteers are not biting
  • UK maritime industry reacts to government's Brexit blueprint
    Much said to depend on European Union reaction
  • DNB reduces shipping default exposure by more than $3bn
    DNB cuts shipping default exposure to $9bn
  • Yang Ming turns to low-sulphur fuel to meet IMO cap
    Taiwan-based carrier says the final decision has not been made yet
  • New emission rules in China to hit cabotage bulker trade
    Small bulkers markets could face overhaul from Beijing's new environmental initiative
  • Felixstowe says its performance is 'not good in all areas'
    Wait times reduced but performance is still below pre-upgrade levels
  • Nakilat improves cost reduction and expands fleet
    Company's fleet consists of 65 liquefied natural gas carriers, four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and one floating storage regasification unit
  • South Carolina continues growth spurt
    South Carolina Ports Authority boosts liftings beyond previous record as June cargo volumes soar
  • Kea Trader salvage turns to reef clean-up
    Helicopter landings to remove items from the wreck are no longer possible as the forward section is listing 20 degrees...
  • Bordeaux loses feeder service
    Rail to take the strain as MSC takes drops Bordeaux-Antwerp service
  • Quarterly Outlook: Law
    New rulings on the Hague Rules and time-barring of claims for awaiting orders could have profound implications in future shipping...
  • Viewpoint: Death by ferry
    The lives that will hopefully be saved in the future will be saved by practical ferry people, not bankers of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping forum voices concerns as Trump extends tariffs | EU recycling rules could force owners back to Asian beaches |...
  • Bourbon chief's niece resigns as CFO
    Resignation comes a day after Bourbon signed a general waiver with its leasers and debt holders
  • POSH enters Taiwan offshore renewables market
    Move comes as government in Taipei aims to install 5.5 gigawatts of wind farms by 2025

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • APL's LA Pier 300 customer focus system slashes truck turn time
  • New Trump tariffs would hit one-third of containerized imports from China
  • European ports hopeful about breakbulk despite geopolitics
  • Tech investors pump funding into 'predictive freight matching'
  • Analysis: Tight US surface capacity requires early peak season shipments
  • Krishnapatnam Port's new gantry cranes to boost fluidity

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • Ultranav linked to demo sale of gas ship
    Chilean owner said to have scrapped ship ahead of special survey and as charter winds down.
  • Suezmax Chartering disbands tanker pool
    Trio of tanker owners follow VLCC Chartering's move and opt to go it alone
  • Arne Blystad sees Songa profit margin shrink as revenues fall
    Holding company's real estate and finance activities buoy figures as shipping arm is hit by slump in charter rates
  • Fearnleys posts rise in revenues of 16%
  • Retail investors face $93m loss on JR Shipping vessels
    Creditor takes control of 11 vessels after calling time on debt
  • Diamond taps M&A advisor as investors seek exit strategy
    Tanker owner once bankrolled by Wilbur Ross may be latest major player in consolidation talks as the clock ticks down for private-equity backers
  • Italian court rejects Lighthouse appeal in Bottiglieri saga
    Bottiglieri fends off Pappas-Zagari bid as court rejects Lighthouse appeal
  • Smit in pole position for heritage site wreck removal job
    Salvors prepare bids for removal of SSL Kolkata hull off India's environmentally sensitive Sundarbans
  • Evergreen ramps up renewal plans with feedership enquiry
    Taiwan liner operator invites bids from yards for up to 24 vessels of two sizes
  • Contships bags more feeder boxships as steady fleet expansion continues
  • Shipping must stop cheating way out of emissions
    Windship Technology director Lars Carlsson says scrubbers a waste of money and time's now to eye sustainable propulsion
  • Lessons from China for the White House on the art of (trade) war
    It was easy to dismiss early skirmishes in Donald Trump's Twitter-fuelled tirades against the trade deficit with Beijing, but with new tariffs now in place, the implications are becoming serious
  • Astomos shifts focus of LPG fuelling drive to Japanese market
    But shipowner and trader says it could take time for some Asian operators to embrace the concept
  • Sovcomflot's new stamp is an ice-breaker
  • Travel fan embraces his new role
  • New Excelerate boss guns for growth on fleet expansion vision
    Steven Kobos says he is 'in perfect alignment' with owner George Kaiser's intentions for his floating regasification company
  • Greater flexibility secret to Excelerate's FSRU success
  • First non-Arc7 heads to Yamal to help fill LNG carrier demand
  • Fredriksen ups LNG newbuild tally to five
  • Shell sends out speedy tender for LNG vessels
    Energy major starts stealthy and selective search process, igniting speculation that it may have tonnage in its sights
  • EDF Energy nears second NYK ship
  • Subsea ships hold 94% of value in Toisa sale
  • North Sea delays dash owners' hopes for hot-spot summer
    Delayed rig work and vessel reactivations mean reality has not lived up to last year's forecasts
  • Seismic 'canaries' chirping as revenues on rise
  • Princess Royal praises bravery of seafarers
  • New pair at helm of Bermuda flag targets fleet growth
  • Now, Mr President, you need to prove the US flag is in safe hands
    The Paris MOU's grey middle-tier safety ranking is not a place befitting the fleet of a superpower
  • JLT launches fresh P&I push as opportunities open up in Japan
    Broker hires former Britannia Club chief executive and Japan veteran John Trew to lead the charge
  • Latsis sets up new Marla Tankers management
    Greek owner said to has formed outfit to operate recently bought LR2 vessels
  • Utkilen newbuilding goes on charter to Fairfield Chemical
  • Hyundai buys back last Whale ore-oiler from former TMT fleet
  • China gives even younger ships the thumbs down
    Authorities tighten grip on import rules as critics argue that the change creates 'quasi-Jones Act' conditions for the country's domestic trade
  • Nisshin cape emerges in Minerva fleet
  • Ocean Yield ups liquidity with new loans
    Vessel leasing company adds more bank loans in order to finance upcoming acquisitions.
  • Dileton scraps tanker
  • TI and Frontline split on VLCC Chartering venture
    Tanker giants go their separate ways, with suezmax partners working a similar arrangement expected to follow suit
  • Harren & Partner buys back Blue Giant
    German owner acquires OCV it originally ordered in 2008.
  • Golden Ocean buys back $1.4m of bonds
    John Fredriksen-controlled owner purchases notes due next year.
  • Wilson buys German-owned bulker
    Norwegian owner brings its fleet to 118 vessels with latest acquisition.
  • Mokster reveals four new OSV charters
    Norwegian owner signs up ships with new customers DEA and Siem Offshore, plus Aker BP.
  • Solship Invest stretches debt postponement
    SolstadFarstad subsidiary still in talks over a long-term financing solution.
  • EU clears $40m Croatian ferry plan
    Commission finds aid for routes to islands is within its rules.
  • Goldman Sachs upgrades Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd
    Merchant bank has Maersk at buy and its German rival at neutral.
  • SeaBird selling shares to buy CGG OSV
    Norwegian owner to raise up to $15m for seismic vessel acquisition.
  • Salvage progress made a year after Kea Trader grounding
    Boarding broken boxship remains tricky, but most containers removed.
  • KOTC gas carrier faces breaker's torch
    Vintage LPG carrier sold ahead of Kuwaiti company receiving newbuildings.
  • Flex confirms sale and leaseback as newbuild hits the water
    Flex Rainbow deal is slightly unusual for a company backed by Norwegian tycoon.
  • Maersk Broker chief says first half of 2018 was 'very active'
  • d'Amico International Shipping sells oldest product tanker
    Transaction raises cash position of Milan-listed shipowner.
  • Teekay Offshore buyback ends on $222m
    Shuttle tanker owner now has $78m of 2019 bonds outstanding.
  • DNB reverses impairments of $47m
    First half sees "slightly positive" development in offshore and oil and gas.
  • Family remains in control as Vroon looks to exit choppy waters
    No change at Dutch owner following debt refinancing, with markets expected to improve 'slowly but surely'
  • Vroon to exit MR sector with sale of its last two product tankers
    Bulker and AHTS disposals also planned as Dutch owner continues to adjust capacity
  • De Chateauvieux's niece quits as Bourbon CFO
    Astrid de Breon staying until replacement found at French OSV owner.
  • POSH heads to Taiwan in windfarm joint-venture
    Kuok Group's offshore company teams up with Kerry TJ Logistics to target Taiwan's offshore renewable market.
  • Yang Ming opts for low sulphur fuel ahead of IMO 2020
    Taiwanese liner player says cleaner fuel and more efficient ships are its ways forward for greener shipping.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • 2M Alliance scaling back on Asia-North Europe trade
    The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to suspend one of its loops on the Asia-North Europe trade in the coming months.
  • With $400 million will come ZTE ban lift
    The U.S. Department of Commerce on Wednesday said it has signed a previously announced escrow agreement with ZTE and that once the company deposits the full $400 million, the Bureau of Industry and Security will lift the denial order currently prohibiting U.S. firms from exporting to the telecom giant.
  • Impact of trade war expected to grow over time
    Briefings from the consultants Drewry and executives at the Port of Long Beach uggest that while the effect of tariffs being imposed by the United States and China on the container shipping industry will be relatively mild this year, the impact could become more severe if a trade war continues.
  • CMA CGM investment in CEVA gets green light
    CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, obtained all regulatory approvals required for its investment in CEVA Logistics, allowing it to become a regular 24.99 percent shareholder in the asset-light third-party logistics provider.
  • Senate passes motion for voice in tariff decisions
    The Senate by a vote of 88-11 on Wednesday approved a motion introduced by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., to instruct lawmakers to include nonbinding language in pending energy and water spending legislation to set forth a role for Congress in making determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
  • Coalition wants U.S. to take stand on Chinese racks
    The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imported steel racks from China.
  • BluJay updates global trade network platform
    BluJay Solutions, a supply chain software and services provider, has updated its global trade network platform.
  • Envirotainer getting new private equity owner
    Envirotainer, a Stockholm-headquartered company that is the leading supplier of containers used to move pharmaceutical products by air, said Thursday that Cinven, a private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Envirotainer from current majority shareholder AAC Capital for an undisclosed sum.
  • Executive Moves: GSO, SeaCube
    GSO has appointed Randy Swart as company president. SeaCube Container Leasing has hired Greg Tuthill as chief commercial officer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2018
  • Bunker operations at Gibraltar edge down on week: port authority
    The number of bunker operations at the Mediterranean bunkering hub of Gibraltar was slightly lower on the week although congestion remained
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 20% on busy barge loadings
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell 20% in the seven days to Wednesday to 1.206 million mt, after reaching a record high of 1,614,000 mt in the last week of June
  • Chinese independent refiners to slow crude imports in H2 as tax reforms pinch
    Lower crude procurement will impact trade flows as the independents secured crude from a variety of sources
  • FUTURES: Crude rebounds on bullish OPEC, EIA data
    "Markets are recalibrating at the moment and you can see a bit of bargain hunting also at present, supporting prices this morning," a Philip Futures analyst said.
  • US-China trade war could shake up Asia rankings for buyers of American crude
    The US-China trade battle raged on with Washington announcing its plan to impose additional 10% tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods
  • OPEC sees greater need for its oil in H2
    Either OPEC would need to raise its output by more than it committed to, or crude would have to come out of storage, if it wishes to avoid a market squeeze.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper 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 those scrapped in the decade just ending.
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.
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%
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
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
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
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
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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.
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%)
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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.
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
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
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
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
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.
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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