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June 15, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles May volumes fall 3.4pc as alliances favour Long Beach
  • International Chamber Shipping decries Italy's migrant ban
  • Chinese president blasts protectionism, calls for more open world
  • LA port endorses US$1.3 billion 2018-19 budget
  • Korea provides US$173 million in funding for Cebu port
  • As oil rises, slow steaming returns to MSC and Maersk
  • Kerry offers China-Caucasus-Turkey rail-road service
  • Uber Freight expands throughout US, but thinly so
  • Frebs Marine 'devises way to address feeder shortage'
  • ReCAAP ISC Piracy meets in Hong Kong to widen interest
  • South Asia box trade with Europe outstrips MidEast in Q1
  • US implements new air cargo security requirements
  • Hactl helps AirBridgeCargo move outsize problem
  • Turkish Airlines in JV with Chinese to become express couriers
  • Cargolux flies solar boat to female-led Arctic trek
  • ST Engineering opens its 3rd US MRO facility at Pensacola

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Container volumes between South Asia & Europe showing impressive gains in Q1
  • MOL takes delivery of state-of-art coal carrier
  • New weekly service connecting China & Australia announced
  • NYK receives SBT Initiative Verification for commitment to greenhouse gas reduction
  • Grape exports see 40 pc drop this year
  • Tea exports to Pakistan see a surge in first four months this year
  • APM Terminals offers new gateway to Iraq
  • Chennai Port aims to become major bunkering hub
  • DPT's efforts rescue crew of sinking tug
  • Air India SATS completes 10 years of service at Kempegowda International Airport
  • Logistics industry projected to grow faster than real GDP in FY19
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways identifies 300 ongoing National Highways projects to be completed by March 2019
  • Customs asks exporters to resolve errors before their pending refunds can be processed
  • DGAD suggests retaining anti-dumping duty on engineering product from China & Thailand for five more years
  • GST System's new functionality to update email & mobile numbers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Growing importance
  • Fleet of electric trucks on trial at DB Schenker
  • Air Partner opens new Los Angeles office
  • Topping-out ceremony for logistics centre
  • Launch of new maritime fund in Hamburg
  • K Line shipmaster recognized for rescue
  • Mobile repair service for wagons and tracks
  • Mexicans to serve Madrid more often
  • Evergreen & partners launch CAE service
  • Ports of Indiana names new CEO
  • Panalpina acquires Newport Cargo
  • Latam Cargo launches strategic digital project
  • Canada: railway revitalises grain hopper fleet
  • Davies Turner - all shipshape in Bristol
  • Fresh capital for MPCC
  • Barig representative re-elected to ACCF board
  • Freight station on China-Laos rail corridor
  • Bombardier: demand in Africa and C Series to Airbus
  • The new choice: France, a partner for your trade...

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Massive crude gain predicted for America's Permian Basin
  • New Schulte fund eyes Handy bulkers and feeders
  • Multipurpose newbuildings resold to new buyer
  • Maj. Gen Scott Spellmon takes over as DCG-CEO at USACE
  • Yang Ming box ship detained in Australia
  • Major associations to join forces for sustainable ports initiative
  • China's Yingkou port slides deeper into debt
  • Greece and Cyprus push for united approach on maritime regulations
  • US sanctions could put Incheon port's ambitions on hold

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Schiphol to evict tenants from cargo facilities for passenger aircraft parking
  • Truckers in Argentina in strike threat over pay demand to parry galloping inflation
  • Cascading of bigger box ships brings headaches for vessel planners
  • Ports and their equipment suppliers aim to set standards for a hi-tech future
  • Alibaba picks Emirates to make global 72hr delivery a reality
  • Panalpina swoops for its fourth perishables takeover since September

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • MSC Cruises orders a further LNG fueled cruise ship at STX France
  • Wight Shipyard delivers 20 m cat to Scottish operator
  • Danos wins coatings contract for Shell deep water platform
  • Norbulk protects raw sea water pipework with ultrasonic antifouling
  • U.S. flag slips into Paris MOU's "Gray List"
  • Royal Caribbean to take majority stake in Silversea Cruises
  • BASS unveils enhancements to fleet management software
  • Accurate CFD simulations key to development of Becker Mewis Duct

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • International Seaways closes six-VLCC deal with Euronav
    Acquisition solidifies International Seaways' position in the middle-tier of publicly traded tanker companies in the US
  • Blockchain-based marine insurance platform tries to recruit users
    Blockchain platform Insurwave claims to streamline processes, but it needs more participants to come on board to see whether it...
  • Political forces curb tanker trades with Iran again
    Recurring scenes for both crude and product tanker owners as sanctions hit Iran trades, while booming LPG trade could also...
  • ESC condemns emergency bunker surcharges as price signalling
    A complaint has been made by the European Shippers' Council competition commissioner about emergency bunker charges
  • Rising fuel costs hurting US shippers on land and at sea
    Surging cost of hinterland connections from ports is increasingly being reflected in 'all-in' ocean freight transpacific contracts
  • 'Political monster' casualties more expensive because of unlimited liability
    Marine mutual holds annual general meeting in Gothenburg today
  • Brussels calls for input on consortia block exemption
    The European Commission will hold hearings in the third quarter of the year ahead of a decision on whether to...
  • APL launches new Asia services
    New loops offered between China and ports in Indonesia and Australia
  • Rolls-Royce restructure will not see jobs cut from marine unit
    Rolls-Royce is cutting 10% of its workforce but none of the job losses will hit the marine business, which has...
  • US to decide on China tariffs
    President Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on up to $150bn of Chinese goods in response to complaints about Beijing's...
  • Maritime employers showing 'complacency' over pensions provision
    Undervaluing employee pensions provision could lead to talent gap
  • Daily Briefing
    Carrier reliability: A day late and a dollar short | Maersk and MSC plan more speed cuts in punctuality drive...
  • Viewpoint: Buying bio-safety
    If the Australians guaranteed that box charges would be hypothecated to quarantine services, perhaps there would be less resentment of...
  • Crew member killed in tanker explosion
    Situation on board was under control and the rest of the crew was reported as safe

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • LTL 'legends' see technology transforming US trucking
  • India sets deadline for nationwide RFID program rollout
  • Severe Chittagong congestion causing up to 10-day delays
  • US-China container trade accelerating despite tariffs, import bans
  • Duisburg's new ocean, rail services attracting shippers
  • Amazon offers matchbacking to US ag exporters

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Dorian investor see 'overdue' consolidation
    Overbuild in the gas ship industry has given the advantage to charterers, and not to shipowners.
  • Seaways set to surprise
    New York owner on the verge of rescuing initial deal to buy six VLCCs from Euronav after it had appeared relegated to smaller buy only last week.
  • Shippers call bunker surcharges 'unjustified'
    Main trade body for cargo interests wants to make anti-competition regulator aware of surcharges.
  • For latest aspiring owners, does the Oslo shuttle still reach New York?
    What worked for Scorpio Bulkers and Dorian LPG but failed for Navig8 and so far Hafnia Tankers now looms as a conundrum for newest crop of IPO hopefuls
  • Day talks 40 years of change in marine finance
    But she's quick to point out the change has not all been for the good
  • German innovation widens scope for fresh sources of capital
    Retrenchment of shipping banks has led to creative thinking designed to put the ship-finance bandwagon on the road again
  • Portugal makes case for place on China's Maritime Silk Road
    China and Portugal are increasing their cooperation on shipping and maritime issues, and the deepwater port of Sines could be the next and most distant pearl on China's string
  • Hoegh Autoliners aims to put price fixing challenges in rear-view mirror
    New chief executive discusses efforts to get out from the legal cloud, plans to grow new and existing markets, and the different contributions from the company's Norwegian and Danish backers
  • Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles
    Owner primarily after Asian-built tonnage to boost its 14-strong fleet
  • Vroon offloads third product tanker
  • Deal for VLCC trio up for grabs as pace of Chinese finance slows
    Lease financing deal for three Landbridge units faces competition from Europe as ship-finance houses in China struggle to meet investment targets
  • Gaps in world trade regulation let China build 'Great Wall at sea'
    Beijing wields an unhealthy amount of power when it comes to global trade and corporate regulation - not least in shipping, where the conflicts of interest have multiplied
  • Kmarin newbuild plan faces doubt over 'financial muscle'
  • Scrubbers, LNG and compliance defined Posidonia 2018 agenda
    Threats and opportunities presented by tightening environmental rules proved the most potent talking points at this year's gathering of the shipping world in Athens
  • Alibra Shipping makes a splash with end-of-Posidonia pool party
  • Can shipping's borrower elites hang on to their 'privilege'?
    Veteran banker says line between 'haves' and 'have-nots' could become blurred if banks adopt sensible repricing of risky shipping debt
  • Regional Japanese banks on pace for ship-finance entry
    Tokyo 'mega' banks grow wary as local rivals increase liquidity and visibility in domestic ship-finance market
  • Griffiths finds true calling after rebranding
    Morgan Stanley man is miles away from his former life in Vancouver and the audit books of local owner Teekay
  • London P&I Club opts for new home in the sun
    P&I mutual, which boasts a strong Greek and Mediterranean membership, is 'satisfied' as it decides to make Cyprus its post-Brexit domicile
  • Pink is the new black - or blue, or grey
  • Braemar's Evans wins bumper £500,000 pay-off
    Manner in which details of Louise Evans' payout were disclosed has sparked speculation as the reasons for her departure remain unclear
  • Online auction site 'sets benchmark with first sale'
  • Rickmers and MTT opt for scrubbers on newbuildings
    Owners see the logic of adding exhaust systems to BengalMax containership series
  • Sea Consortium buys its largest vessel ever as spree continues
  • BP clearout continues as Naftomar secures VLGC
  • SCF shows interest in icebreakers and MR tankers
  • Sovcomflot gears up for its first LNG-fuelled aframaxes
    Charterers showing 'huge interest' in tanker newbuildings, says executive
  • Newbuilds unlikely as LNG Croatia puts price cap on regas unit
  • Qatar finally gets a toehold in FSRU sector
  • Lebanon unveils potential bidders for FSRU trio
    List includes some unexpected pairings as floating regas project action hots up in the face of fresh LNG volumes coming onstream
  • Sudan issues formal tender for country's first FSRU
  • World's two oldest LNG ships sold for demolition
    Brunei Gas Carriers sheds the last of the old guard, bumping up LNG carrier scrap sales for this year to three
  • SGMF's LNG bunkering tool set for wider industry roll-out
  • Nineteen OSVs return to North Sea out of long lay-up
  • Ever-fewer North Sea rigs in need of AHTS support
    A rise in dynamic positioning on rigs partly explains why owners of AHTS vessels are seeing slack demand at the moment, says Westshore
  • Africa adventure success for Augusta Energy
    Nascent product trader's activity spreads to 20 countries as it makes debut in crude sector with Nigerian exports
  • Indonesian sun begins to set on Japanese aframax trades
    Shipowners cut back as route that was a pillar of Asian trades continues to shrink
  • Bryggen slims period fleet as profits slump
  • Marinakis cuts $122m Iraqi deal for VLCC trio
    Long-term charters herald first step in fleet expansion plans for Dubai-based joint venture Aissot
  • Transpetrol sells cash cow MR to IMS
  • Qatari aggregates outfit bulks up with panamax pair
  • Tributes pour in for top Hamburg broker Peter Gast
    Henning Oldendorff and Heinrich Schoeller speak of a 'very impressive man' and good friend, who passed away on 5 June
  • CBC Holding banks $45m from bulker sale
    Capesize fetches a very strong price despite being sold with time charter attached.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • Is container shipping industry boxed in?
    During the past several years, shippers have watched containerships grow dramatically in size, mergers and acquisitions rapidly reduce the ...
  • HMM joins New York Shipping Exchange
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has become a member of exchange board of the New York Shipping Exchange according to a filing with the Federal Mari...
  • Maersk adds Marseilles to Med-Mideast loop
    Maersk Line is adding its second new call to the Port of Marseilles Fos in as many weeks, according to a statement from the Marseilles port...
  • How to be shipper of choice in carrier market
    As tight truck capacity across the nation continues to challenge supply chains, it's important for shippers, carriers and 3PLs to work toge...
  • DNB pioneers carrier earnings forecast model
    DNB Markets has partnered with ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta to develop what it is calling a "cry...
  • SCPA secures $49 million for harbor dredging
    The South Carolina Ports Authority said it has received $49 million in federal funding for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project. Alloca...
  • European shippers protest bunker surcharges
    The European Shippers' Council has sent a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager calling emergency bunker surch...
  • Talking Trade with NCBFAA President Amy Magnus
    A.N. Deringer Director of Customs Affairs and Compliance Amy Magnus took over as president of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders A...
  • Commerce eyes alleged propane cylinders dumping
    The U.S. Commerce Department will conduct investigations into alleged dumping of steel propane cylinders on the U.S. market by China, Taiwa...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 14, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: Headwinds for ICE Brent as Saudis, Russia eye output boost
    Crude and product futures held steady throughout much of the US trading day Thursday despite fresh indications that Saudi Arabia and Russia would agree to increase output.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise 30% on week amid static arbitrage east: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 30% to 1,481,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday, according to the latest data from PJK Consulting released late Thursday, with no VLCCs or Suezmaxes leaving Rotterdam for Singapore over the period.
  • TANKERS: Long Range 1 freight on Med-Japan route hits 19-month low
    Long Range 1 tanker freight rates on the route from the Mediterranean to Japan have dropped to a 19-month low on thin naphtha demand in Asia, while West African demand has been on hold with Nigeria drawing from offshore gasoline supplies over the past two months.
  • Saudi power generation demand surge boosts Europe HSFO draws: traders
    Fuel oil exports to Saudi Arabia from Europe for air-conditioning requirements have surged over the last six weeks which has helped to make a dent in the previously oversupplied Northwest European market, sources said.
  • Container giants MSC, Maersk eye slow steaming to cut costs amid rising fuel prices
    Slow steaming is to become a more prominent feature on some routes for container shippers as industry leaders Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk look to cut costs and improve reliability, the companies confirmed Wednesday.
  • Bunkering at Malta faces limitations due to bad weather
    Bunkering operations at Malta were facing limitations due to bad weather Thursday, a spokesman for the port authority said Thursday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam) B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude remains low on record US production
    Downside risks from slower economic growth and geopolitical tensions have weighed in on current oil prices, analyst at Phillip Futures said.
  • Expected Chinese evasion of US sanctions on Iran clouded by trade, diplomatic talks
    China would not cooperate with re-imposed sanctions unless it got a big concession from the Trump administration,a former State Department official said.
  • OceanConnect Marine Trading trades for 1st time in S Korea's bunker fuel MOC process
    The last time bunker fuel changed hands during the South Korean bunker fuel MOC was in December.
  • Iraq restarts pumping through vital 40,000 b/d northern oil pipeline
    The pipeline can carry up to 40,000 b/d of crude from the Kirkuk oil hub south to the Baiji refinery.
  • US' Trump takes aim at OPEC for 'too high' oil prices
    An indirect signal to US ally Saudi Arabia to open up the taps.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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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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