BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

September 14, 2018

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Los Angeles dips 2.5pc to 826,638 TEU in August, Long Beach off 1.9pc China seeks WTO approval to hit Trump with US$7 billion in sanctions DP World vows legal battle to counter Djibouti's seizure of terminal America's east coast ports brace for Hurricane Florence devastation New 14,052-TEU ONE Aquila is sublet to NYK on THE Alliance service Lack of drivers prompts US Xpress to offer scholarships to attract truckers South Carolina sets monthly box volume, up 16pc to 206,541 TEU in August Curacao Port Services in Caribbean orders 2 Kalmar ship-to-shore cranes Kuehne + Nagel applies blockchain technology to verified gross mass portal Walmart doubles spending to lure trucks amid 'serious' US labour shortage CMA CGM reacts to Lisbon port congestion by demanding emergency fee Atlas Air adds second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Asiana Cargo Finnair Cargo goes with Air Logistics Group in mainland China destinations Germany's DHL Global Forwarding starts building at Vienna airport Cargo-partner's Vienna warehouse just right for Engel machine makers

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
ECU Worldwide moves the spirit of Asian Games as its official logistics partner First containership takes the Northern sea route Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers IPO opens on Sept. 24 MOL names another ice-breaking LNG carrier for key project Swire Shipping introduces weekly service from North Asia to South Pacific DP World says it will continue to pursue all legal means to defend its rights as shareholder & concessionaire in Doraleh Container Terminal V.O. Chidambaranar Port commissions truck-mounted fogging machine & ambient air quality monitoring station Commerce Ministry seeks Cabinet nod for national logistics policy HTOA holds 11th AGM & elects new Managing Committee Cabinet approves developing digital economy among BRICS countries

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Nothing goes without trucks Joining up to expand Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail service Fewer truck cross Swiss Alps Port of Long Beach nets USD 50 million grant One million ULDs between DXB and DWC K+N deploys blockchain technology for VGM Portal Bio-UV Group recruits boss for Asia office Amber Train augments transport portfolio Etihad Cargo launches new cold chain product Essberger Tankers inks deal with GAC in Scandinavia MD of BU Global of Bertschi installed in 2019 Canadian port surveys local population Train linking London, Northants and Scotland Another step forward on digital trail at DP World Antwerp "Curiosity of the Day" Ceva lands new contract in Australia Aisats enhances security and tracking in Bengaluru From Geodis to Broekman Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Top US and European ports urge shipping to deliver on Paris Agreement The enforcement of IMO Tier II rules set to cool Chinese S&P market How emerging-market currency slide affects shipping Argentine levy likely to boost Brazil's soybean sales to China MODEC buys Chandris VLCC for FPSO conversion

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Freight train derailment deals another blow to ailing UK logistics sector Capacity cuts and trade war combine to increase container tonnage laying idle Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries Locus bids to hurdle India's last-mile barriers with artificial intelligence How to take NYC back to its maritime roots How shipping has changed since Lehman Brothers collapsed Hong Kong awaits its own super storm as US east coast braces for Florence

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
GD Electric Boat gets another $480.6 million for Columbia Class work Helm CONNECT software platform passes 3,000 vessel milestone America's Blue Highway Conference at SUNY Maritime DFDS to install scrubbers on 12 Mediterranean freight ferries Red and White Fleet takes delivery of plug-in hybrid tour boat Maersk Tankers newbuilds to get Nacos Platinum package Live at SMM 2018: Radio Holland's innovative NavCom services

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Container market recovery 'still at an early stage', Navios tells investors IPO hopeful says that thanks to entering the market at a low point it is already generating cash but that... Seaspan plans to raise more capital Seaspan says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which can include acquisitions, debt repayments, or the redemption... The Interview: Bob Sanguinetti The UK Chamber of Shipping chief executive - head of Britain's main shipowner trade association - has been fascinated with... IUMI delegates gather with marine premiums on the rise Even change of direction will be welcome after 20 years of soft markets and the 9% fall seen last time... Frangou links launch of Navios Containers to KG collapse Oversupply in the sector has been repaired due to wipeout of German investment scheme, although other events contributed to Navios... 'Time is running out for UK ferry ports' Ro-ro ports will not be ready if UK crashes out of Europe with no deal in March UK publishes no-deal Brexit plans for shipping industry Guidance on getting an exemption from maritime security notifications and the recognition of seafarer certificates of competency are among 28... Hurricane Florence to hit dry bulk the hardest There is likely to be a limited impact on the tanker side unless the Colonial Pipeline distribution network is seriously... MOL-Cosco venture names ice-breaking LNG carrier after Russian Arctic explorer Delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is due at the end of September, says MOL HNA's attempted sale of box leasing business was 'overpriced' HNA is reportedly revisiting its plan to sell both Seaco and Cronos, which it acquired between 2011 and 2015 for... Viewpoint: Regulated to death Some robust championing of the IMO and its role is possibly important, when other agencies seem to be muscling in... Daily Briefing Netherlands warns of export drop in no-deal Brexit \| Maersk to adopt scrubber technology \| GoodBulk underlines preference for capes ... Chief executive's departure leads to management reshuffle at IBIA With the departure of Justin Murphy, the association has introduced changes to how it is run, including moving its IMO... MOL and Magsaysay launch new seafarer school in the Philippines MOL chief Junichiro Ikeda says the aim is to take youngsters into a career that would lead them to become...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence weakens, shifts path toward Carolina ports Multipurpose market's gradual recovery continues on demand Trans-Pacific peak season chaos set to accelerate NVOs' share gain Hamburg market share slips as Europe's import volume grows Maersk seeking more India transshipment volume Why container freight invoicing automation hasn't taken off

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Pasha resumes service following storm Jones Act Hawaii specialist reopens two piers in Honolulu Harbour after the passage of Tropical Storm Olivia. Navios Maritime Containers facing tough choices at crunch time Investor wariness of shipping equities has not spared Angeliki Frangou's boxship IPO as overall demand said to remain a tough hurdle. SolstadFarstad fixes two OSVs to Total E&P Norwegian owner inks deal for an AHTS and a PSV for Total E&P South Africa's drilling campaign. Odfjell says no to scrubbers Norwegian tanker owner opts for low sulphur fuel over scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 emission rules. On the ball: 20 Questions with Freight Investor Services' John Banaszkiewicz How tides and currents can save shipowners time and money Owners and operators can use data to harness the power of the ocean's movements Fears and dreams frozen in 1940 The tanker that was no star How Nisshin broke the Japanese mould Nisshin Shipping boss Y Fujii, one of the industry's most low-key figures, does business in a most un-Japanese way. TW+ turns the spotlight on a publicity-shy tonnage supplier that is quietly building up a 116-ship fleet All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco Lost letters: Post out of the past rescued from 5km deep A salvage operation to recover silver worth $200m from a torpedoed World War II freighter unearthed a trove of lost mail and inspired a theatrical re-enactment Empire Windrush: The ship that changed the face of Britain The former Nazi passengership made a voyage into history by sparking the UK's post-war migration boom Dahlman switches coasts and looks to surf new wave in shipping Dahlman Rose co-founder links up with investment bank and says it is time to get excited about shipping again Klaveness aims to list KCC before end of 2019 Combination-carrier company will use up to $70m of initial share issue to declare options on 83,000-dwt vessels ordered in China All systems go for Xin Yuan's Hong Kong IPO With IPO of up to $20m, asphalt tanker firm is growing well beyond initial niche as a captive tonnage supplier to Cosco DNV GL group chief issues call to arms to tackle global warming Cleaner technology and greater efficiency will be needed if the world is to not exceed the limits set out in the 2015 Paris agreement, forecasts Remi Eriksen Liner operators keep 'hangin' on' but change their tune on revival Container giants that had hoped for a better 2018 have been given a reality check Teekay's LNG FSU sets out for new Bahrain home port LNG ship-chartering platform ready for fourth-quarter launch Ghana import project homes in on FSU for Tema LNG terminal Partner Gasfin believes using a floating regasification unit newbuilding and an existing vessel modified for storage could offer big savings over an FSRU NYK Line set to ink LNG newbuilding for Total Shipowner looks to have stolen a march on competitors for time-charter business Sigtto unveils new London headquarters Former lawyer loves the sharp-end of the shipping industry Infrastructure no longer the issue for LNG-fuelling growth Timing of orders will be vital to BW's next regas moves Russia limbers up to grow its position on world LNG stage Arctic and small-scale projects will require a raft of new tonnage, but investment needs, sanctions and internal politics may slow some progress BW LNG lines up the assets in FSRU toolbox Managing director Yngvil Asheim explains the company's strategy on floating regas but keeps the industry guessing on the details Japan jumps on 'booming' action of LNG bunkering Early mover NYK explains the thinking behind a first newbuilding for the country Shipyard specs and project management are key to success of FSRU conversions Tighter LNG shipping markets brewing for charterers Summer of surprises tees up market for hotly anticipated wild winter ride New US LNG export cargoes start to build Kremin bides his time and waits for fresh project business Teekay embraces Arctic LNG challenge Gas chief Mark Kremin talks about the company's moves into two new business areas Are FSRU conversions on the comeback trail? A raft of older ships coming off long-term charters is giving floating regas developers another option to play for projects Hurdles may slow some of Russia's LNG projects Shell spearheads global march in LNG bunkering Arjan Stavast says shipowners are asking about LNG's cleaner advantages, cost-competitiveness and availability Half-step back for rigs providing OSV employment Offshore vessel owners saw a net loss of potential vessel-users in August, with six rigs in and 12 rigs out Norwegian vessel sent for scrap accused of causing Turkey spill Oslo set to get tough on owners selling vessels for demolition in South Asia as already controversial barge carrier is arrested after environmental damage off Aliaga Teekay emergency drill frees distressed seabird Eurotankers scoops up LR2 from Conti Aframax tanker at heart of Vafias-Geden legal spat scrapped Knutsen OAS sells its last pre-2000-built chemical tanker Utkilen taps rival for new chief executive Lender behind sale of Salamon product tanker Polembros to take Pistiolis suezmax newbuilding duo Central Group owner to make handy profit from selling order to Greek peer Embiricos resumes buying spree with $24m VLCC deal Aeolos Management linked to acquisition from Tokyo-listed Kyoei Tanker Doubt cast on reports of Mangrove boosting bulker order in China Ex-Guinness record holder joins Seajets Fafalios makes fleet renewal move with $19.65m ultramax buy New dry bulk outfit emerges in Bulgaria Commodity trader-backed Meteor Management plans to grow its fleet to six bulk carriers next year Havyard wins deal for up to three OSVs Overseas client signs contract for two firm renewables vessels plus an option. Siem Offshore gains $8m from legal rulings OSV owner boosted by wins in cases in Brazil and India. Cosco forms tech JV with Furuno Electric Chinese owner taking a stab at the navigation and communications market. Novatek forms JV for LNG icebreaker newbuilds Russian energy giant sets up company with state nuclear agency Rosatom. Adam Polemis seeks scrap sale of fourth VLCC this year Decision comes at a time when tanker demolition prices have received a boost. Brookfield adds two new faces to Teekay Offshore board Stena RoRo offloads freight duo Baja Ferries snaps up one of two ro-ros sold by Swedish owner. No 'dead decade' for shipping since Lehman Brothers, says Gordon Clarksons Research chief surveys industry 10 years after financial crisis. China Merchants adds to boxship tally Giant owner selects CSC Jiangdong for new feeder vessel. NOC operations normal after HQ terrorist attack Libyan crude exporter's chairman visits staff injured in fatal raid. Seaspan seeks $150m from preferred issue Containership owner prices latest fundraiser which could pave the way for further growth and repay debt. Krasnoye Sormovo wins 15-ship order USC chief Alexei Rakhmanov says dry cargo vessels will be built within a year. STX wins refund guarantee for Oceangold MRs Restructuring yard finally clinches KDB deal for tankers for John Dragnis company. Sinopacific's Simon Liang: I have the solution. I have the key On the phone from Myanmar, where he is taking a break from his financial and legal travails in China, the man behind the failed Sinopacific shipbuilding business says he still has something to contribute Ghana confirms LNG FRU contract with China's Jiangnan Government has chosen two Chinese companies to build the regasification terminal. Aussie firms to launch maritime drone school AMC Search and The Institute for Drone Technology claim move will be an industry first. IBIA restructures top management as CEO departs Unni Einemo set to take point at secretariat as it looks to spread responsibilities among executive team. Bahri bets on Indian breakbulk trade Saudi Arabian diversified shipowner solidifies position in India's steadily expanding break bulk trade sector. Nordic American Offshore hints at M&A activity Herbjorn Hansson rules out reverse-stock split to boost share price of New York-listed owner. Teekay Tankers seals leaseback on six vessels Subsidiary of Canada's Teekay Corp expects $60m boost to liquidity after debt on tankers is paid.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
US House panel approves bill to lease unused SPR space to companies, governments Trump has previously proposed selling space in tweets. FEATURE: Refining summit sees IMO 2020 boosting diesel, LSFO demand "Lots of asphalt units are built," said David Wech "and this is one way to eliminate high sulfur fuel oil." Refining association sees distillates covering bulk of EU 0.5% sulfur bunker demand External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 9.2% on year to 3.96 mil mt Vessel arrivals in Singapore for bunkering fell 6.18% year on year to 3,128 in August. Singapore's MOL Chemical Tankers, Belgium's SEA-Tank form JV for Antwerp storage terminal SEA-MOL NV aims to have the first phase of the terminal operational by mid-2021. Hurricane Florence expected path shifts south as energy, commodity markets brace for impact A significant amount of energy infrastructure remains in the storm's impact zone. FUTURES: Crude dips on profit taking, but outlook bullish "But the overall outlook is still supported and likely to hold at current levels, IG's market strategist said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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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

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

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

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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