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November 14, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Renewed calls for HMM to merge with SM Line
  • Foreign ownership restrictions in China to be lifted in all shipping sectors
  • OOCL cancels Trans-Atlantic sailings over Xmas-New Year period
  • Democrat-led House likely to back Trump's China trade war
  • South Carolina Ports Authority posts biggest box volume ever in October
  • Expeditors Q3 net income skyrockets 35pc to US$163m
  • YCH Group signs MoU with Sasseur Group to enhance customer services
  • China's closely controlled internet could be adopted in developing nations
  • B&H Worldwide opens new Singapore FSL for FL Technics
  • Saudia Cargo flies 100 tonnes of wrestling equipment to Riyadh
  • Twenty tonnes of pine nuts flown from Afghanistan to China

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • CMA CGM revamping its CIMEX 2K2 service
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers higher EBIT in nine months
  • Panama Canal registers record tonnage
  • RCL registers improved liftings & freight income in Q3
  • Yang Ming registers increased revenues & volumes in Q3
  • Revenue Department decides to extend facility of uploading digitally signed documents to all types of exports under ICES
  • Modern infrastructure being built at a rapid pace: PM
  • Air cargo entering a new growth phase in India
  • Global air freight demand up 2 pc in Sept.
  • Sagarmala invests INR 125 cr. in Krishnapatnam Railway Co.
  • Union Home Minister reviews work on Integrated Check Posts
  • Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 to comprehensively focus on key topics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Green efforts at the Red Sea
  • Communication system to improve Polish rail network
  • GAC opens new Dubai South contract logistics complex
  • Call for lower CO2 targets in freight transport sector
  • Hullwiper and Scamp introduce new solution in Gibraltar
  • Port of Hamburg joins inland shipping network
  • Turkish Cargo even more involved in pharma logistics
  • New rolling stock for Ukraine Railways
  • USD 21 million for Resilience360
  • HHLA remains on track for full year
  • Dimor Group scoops up Waco
  • 3,000 years of Chinese culture to Luxembourg
  • More rotations between Germany and Netherlands
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AF KLM has soft heart for pets
  • Yang Ming sees improvement in Q3 figures
  • Problems in Italy hamper growth
  • Airline problems impact parent company

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • Poulsson warns of threat to global trade from US sanctions
  • Blockchain scheme delivers marine insurance claims benefits
  • Big ship demand gives hope to box ship charter market
  • CSSC's leasing unit seeks Hong Kong listing
  • Cargo warning as theft blights supply chains
  • LNG supply vessels - a growth story in the making

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • Volga-Dnepr VP van de Weg: why we decided to stop working with brokers
  • How long can CEVA go on haemorrhaging more than $1m a day? ask analysts
  • Geodis and DHL Freight target truck driver shortage with new initiatives
  • Wan Hai orders 20 new box ships to meet market ambitions
  • Shipping remains 'cautiously optimistic', but is wary of protectionism
  • Jesse Norman new transport minister after Johnson resigns over Brexit
  • Ken Russell takes the chair at Rail Freight Group as Tony Berkeley retires
  • China sanctions don't faze Oakland's new reefer project, Cool Port

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • One GDMA scandal defendant pleads guilty, another heads for prison
  • Nichols Brothers delivers second of two Lindblad coastal cruise ships
  • Leslie Controls wins $5.65 million Virginia class valve contract
  • Project aims to develop low carbon ship for Pacific region
  • BIMCO develops two 2020 bunker clauses
  • Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines orders 20 containerships plus 8 options
  • STX gets LR AIP for LNG fueled 50,000 dwt tanker design
  • Kirby buying 27 tank barge CGBM fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • Navios Partners unveils long-term dry bulk charters
    With the latest charters, the partnership has contracted out 45.8% of its availability for 2019 and 31.5% for 2020
  • Asia to dominate energy demand by 2040, forecasts IEA
    Geopolitics will play an increasing role in the energy business in the period to 2040, as US production and Asian...
  • BIMCO adopts sulphur cap bunker clauses
    The industry body will release the two new clauses covering general compliance and transitional period in December
  • Geodis launches digital freight marketplace
    Open platform launched for shippers and forwarders to book multimodal transport claiming to be a neutral middleman service and devoid...
  • Maran clinches two suezmax resales at Daehan
    Angelicoussis tanker arm set to add two options to pair taken over from Norwegian order
  • ABP pledges $84m to upgrade Immingham terminal
    ABP guarantees job security for existing British Steel workers at the Immingham facility, while promising a number of new positions...
  • Source of bad bunker cases stumps industry experts
    CIMAC reports that there is no clear cause for this year's fuel bad bunker cases and testing could not identify...
  • US exports to Asia decline as imports reach peak levels
    Analysts warn the Trump administration's efforts to make China trade on a level playing field may lead to a fall...
  • From the Newsdesk: Five things to look out for this week
    Lloyd's List Editor Richard Meade offers the inside track on the stories shaping shipping
  • Standard Asia sets out tie-up benefits for Ping An clients
    Both fixed premium and mutual facilities will be available through the agreement, with each partner for their own underwriting and...
  • HHLA confirms positive outlook after container throughput rises
    Volumes were up at Elbe River terminals, but growth remains anaemic and feeder throughput fell, while storage fees also slumped...
  • DFDS freight volumes hit by Brexit uncertainty
    Company increases revenues, but Brexit uncertainty, concern over Italian debt and Turkish lira depreciation slow European growth
  • Terminal sale boosts SAAM's third-quarter profit
    SAAM posts $15.1m net income for third quarter of 2018 on the back of strong performances from terminals in the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Australia demands end to IMO secrecy | A winter boost for clean tankers | Capacity management driving transpacific rates boost
  • CSSC Shipping plans IPO in Hong Kong
    After the listing, CSSC International and CSSC Group will remain the controlling shareholders. It did not disclose how many shares...
  • Guangzhou to acquire nearby port as consolidation moves gain pace
    Guangzhou Port Co plans to pay Yuan503.8m ($72.4m) for a 52.5% stake, representing a more than 300% premium over ZPSEG's...
  • China Navigation Co to develop low-carbon vessels
    Swire Shipping's parent is investing $2.5m initially to design, build and operate a pilot vessel and will evaluate its commercial...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • SM Line CEO: No plan or path to merger with HMM
  • New cranes will allow Chittagong port to run at full capacity
  • DP World's JNPT Nhava Sheva India terminal wins MSC-led call
  • Port Panama City operations recover amid hurricane repairs
  • Shippers' post-Brexit supply chain prep builds
  • Tech deficiency hurting ocean freight invoicing accuracy

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • Global Ship Lease fixes ship with CMA CGM
    New York-listed containership player extends a separate charter with French liner giant.
  • CEO Butters: Navigator picking up steam toward 2020 and beyond
    The best is yet to come for Navigator Holdings, chief executive David Butters said Monday. After posting $600,000 profits for the third quarter and besting analysts' predictions of a $0.03 loss per share by four cents, Butters said 2020 could be a record-setting year for the company ahead of a transition to a petrochemical producer and exporter. Navigator Holdings taps Nordic bond markets for $7
  • Fednav boss Pathy comes out fighting against scrubbers
    Paul Pathy tells TradeWinds Forum in Tokyo exhaust gas cleaning systems damage the environment.
  • Globus Maritime is back in the black
    New York-listed bulker owner nets first profit in four years amid a better time charter market.
  • Fidelity lowers Scorpio Tankers stake
    Billionaire investor Abigail Johnson offloads almost 10.7 million shares, bringing interest down to less than 3% and removing top institutional stakeholder status.
  • Holed frigate sinks following Tsakos tanker clash
    Helge Ingstad goes down after collision with Tsakos vessel tore open its hull.
  • Diana Shipping gets higher rate on kamsarmax
    Simeon Palios-led buker owner expects to earn $5.44m off the hire lasting at least 13 months.
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen starts share buy-back
    Oslo-listed car carrier owner Wallenius Wilhelmsen is starting a share repurchase programme worth up to NOK 25m ($2.94m). The company said it wants to cover management's share incentive scheme, as well as an annual discounted share purchase programme for Norway-based employees. Open-market deals will be carried out from now until further notice, it added.
  • LNG rates hit 'another record high'
    Strong demand out of Asia keeps outpacing expectations, Deutsche Bank says.
  • Navios Partners holders to get portion of Navios Containers
    Navios Maritime Partners investors will receive a slice of equity in sister company Navios Containers as the push to take the boxship asset play public continues. Roughly 2.5% of the outstanding equity in Navios Containers, or 855,050 common shares, will be distributed to Navios Partners shareholders on 3 December, should the company get the go-ahead from the Securities and Exchange Commission to
  • Novatek's LNG shipyard to cost $1.77bn
    Russian energy company puts price on planned facility near Murmansk.
  • ADS Crude Carriers brings in Polarcus man as CFO
    Ben Boiling joins from 1 January to strengthen management team.
  • Bimco adopts IMO 2020 bunker clauses
    Owners' body approves charter additions dealing with new fuel rules.
  • Tidewater downbeat on OSV upturn as earnings miss
    US OSV giant strikes sobering note ahead of crucial merger vote.
  • STX gets approval for LNG powered MR tanker
    STX and Lloyd's Register have signed off on designs for a medium range tanker powered by LNG. More to come for AET after 'leap of faith' on LNG-fuelled tankers The shipbuilder has incorporated LNG-fuelled propulsion into its existing design for 50,000-dwt vessels and has now received approval in principle from the class society, a statement explains. EK Choi, chief technical officer of STX, sai
  • Tugs avert bulker reef grounding
    Operation launched after Japanese vessel lost power off New Caledonia.
  • Navigare branches into suezmax tanker market
    Navigare Capital Partners has extended its development across the shipping markets with a shift into suezmax tanker ownership. The Danish investment firm has confirmed it is the buyer of the 156,000-dwt Shamrock (built 2011) from US-based leasing company Icon Capital. The tanker is believed to be changing hands for $31m having already been on time charter to Navigare Capital. Icon selling it
  • Shipping alliance responds to scrubber criticism
    Members of the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020, a newly formed and growing global association consisting of 25 major maritime companies with over 2,000 ships from across the commercial shipping, ferry and cruise industries, are concerned and disappointed by the 1 November Tradewinds opinion column, "Era of using scrubbers will go down on wrong side of history". We believe this article is misleading a
  • Scrubber debate flares up with 'sulphate' versus 'dieselgate' claims
    Clean Shipping Alliance spokesperson Hamish Norton takes the lead in defending the use of scrubbers through 'settled' science, while critics continue their media campaign
  • Japan looks at ship speed controls to tackle emissions
    Government officials now drawing up controversial IMO proposal
  • Rescued migrants refuse to leave cargoship in Libya
    Stand-off involving 95 people in Misrata has been continuing for three days.
  • Navigator Holdings books strong third quarter results
    Shipowner secures new contracts and makes progress on funding terminal project.
  • CGG charters Eidesvik research ship
    Norway's Eidesvik Offshore has fixed out a research ship to CGG. The 5,200-dwt source vessel Veritas Viking (built 1998) has been booked for five months with options attached. The deal starts this month. "Eidesvik has entered into a partnership with Vestland Management for the source scope of work on this contract and with these two companies joining forces I am very confident that we will deli
  • Altana lifts SD Standard Drilling stake beyond 5%
    Altana Funds of the Cayman Islands has lifted its holding in Oslo-listed PSV owner SD Standard Drilling to 5.02%. The company acquired 380,000 shares and now has 28.9m. The slice is worth NOK 40.17m ($4.72m) at Tuesday's price of NOK 1.39 each.
  • SunStone orders two more expedition cruiseships in China
    Miami-based SunStone Ships has signed a deal for two more Infinity-class expedition cruiseships at China Merchants Heavy Industry. SunStone sells Victory Cruise to American Queen Steamboat Contract signing sees China mount cruiseship challenge The vessels are the fourth and fifth in the series. Sunstone said it is in talks for additional vessels and it is expected that the remaining five op
  • Tokyo Century fires warning over Japanese bank funding
    TradeWinds' Tokyo conference hears cheap regional bank finance needs to stop.
  • DFDS sails into Brexit headwinds
    Danish ro-ro giant says uncertainty around UK exit hitting volumes.
  • SRI seeks to put seafarers' rights back on the agenda
    Mariners are still being criminalised and many countries are not carrying out commitment to protect seafarers' rights, says group
  • Color Group goes for second bond issue
    Norwegian ro-pax owner to add to $82m raised earlier this year.
  • Noble restructuring approved as loss slashed
    Creditors back forming of new trading and bulker company to overhaul huge debt.
  • James Marshall's Berge Bulk linked to capesize quartet
    Transaction would double the Singaporean owner's purchasing activity in the sector this year.
  • Dof: challenges remain but recovery signs appear
    Norwegian owner says North Sea now one of most active OSV markets.
  • October ship orders lowest for more than two years
    Only 38 vessel contracts logged by Clarksons last month.
  • Subsea 7 heading to Taiwan for $150m-plus contract
    Norway's Subsea 7 has scooped a substantial new wind farm contract in Taiwan. Its Seaway Offshore Cables (SOC) unit will work on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm project for YunNen Wind Power Company. It will supply and install the export and inner array grid cable system in a deal worth between $150m and $300m. The Yunlin offshore wind farm is located 8km off the coast of Yunlin County within the
  • Kirby Corp scoops CGBM 100's fleet
    Expanding US tank-barge giant adds 27 inland units.
  • Greeks charter out LR2 tankers amid firming mood
    Some Greek shipowners have extended front cover for some of their long-range-two (LR2) product tankers, as the segment shows signs that it is moving up from the bottom. Product tankers set for significantly better 2019, says Lauro Colonial Navigation, Byzantine Maritime's US tanker and LPG offshoot, has reportedly fixed the 112,000-dwt tanker Ashley Lady (built 2010) to Vitol for a year. The ta
  • Asian thirst for North Sea crude boosting ton-mile demand
    Region's highest output in a decade is generating more cargoes for suezmaxes and VLCCs, says Poten.
  • Britannia could escape hefty bill from frigate collision
    Norwegian warship looks like it will be saved as investigators are trying to determine fault.
  • Ex-Morgan Stanley banker tipped as next Noble chairman
    Hong Kong commodity trader set to appoint private equity partner "within weeks".
  • Machete wielding robbers target AM Nomikos bulker
    Greek-owned ultramax boarded; master and chief officer threatened and tied-up, cash stolen.
  • China Nav eyes low-carbon solution to Pacific island shipping
    Owner looking at initial investment of $2.5m to design, build and operate low tech freighter.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • Trade policy could hurt some U.S. ports
    Facilities with exposure to steel and aluminum trade likely will see the earliest impact.
  • China denounces U.S. export ban affecting chipmaker
    China also joined other countries in opposing a transparency proposal sent to the WTO by the U.S. and four other members earlier this month.
  • California ports of entry brace for migrant caravan
  • Round 5 for Russian export license extensions
  • Wan Hai orders 20 container vessels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
  • World risks over-reliance on shale to plug oil supply gap: IEA
    The world risks relying too much on US shale to fill a looming supply gap caused by under-investment and lackluster growth prospects from the likes of Russia, Brazil and Canada.
  • IEA's Birol urges OPEC to 'behave' responsibly and maintain 'comfortable' market
    OPEC and other key oil producers should "behave responsibly" to ensure continued "comfortable" market conditions, said IEA's Birol.
  • No clear reason for bunker fuel-related engine failures: CIMAC
    No clear reason has been found for the spate of bunker-fuel related engine failures on ships earlier this year, the International Council on Combustion Engines has said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Storm at Novorossiisk halts crude loadings; operations normal at other Russian ports
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • ANALYSIS: US condensate faces hurdles as regular arbitrage supply to S Korean buyers
    This year saw rising volumes of the US' main condensate export grade head to Asia, with several South Korean end-users making purchases.
  • Petrolimex moves to wind up Brightoil Petroleum's Singapore subsidary
    The application will be heard by the court at 0200 GMT on Friday, November 23.
  • FUTURES : Crude lower on expected US stock build, Trump comments
    Hopefully, Saudi Arabia and OPEC will not be cutting oil production, Trump said in a tweet.
  • Gibraltar bunker premium in Oct-Nov widens on curtailed supplier ops
    Macoil was heard to have stopped offering at the port.
  • Robust demand for 'top of barrel' products to challenge refineries: IEA
    Strong demand growth for chemical products in developing economies has supported growth of some oil products.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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