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BRIEFS
October 19, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to install TRAXENS tracking devices on containers to boost visibility
  • DP World starts building Port of Berbera in Somaliland
  • Gulftainer to spend up to US$3b to double its box capacity in five years
  • Maersk heads group to invest US$22m in Loadsmart
  • MOL successfully trials container tracking devices over China-Europe railways
  • GLS HK utilises EFDI's cargo data exchange platform for India market
  • DHL launches new app for real-time risk management in the supply chainv
  • Britannia Maritime Consultants announces two senior appointments
  • HK's September airfreight volume hit by Typhoon Mangkhut
  • Turkish Cargo and Air Europa launch new cargo services in the UK
  • Saudia Cargo's priority express service from Saudi Arabia to Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • APL's Eagle GO Guaranteed extended to Asia-Middle East & India Subcontinent networks
  • Bothra Group inaugurates New Delhi office
  • CEVA Logistics announces increase in CMA CGM stake
  • CMA CGM celebrates its 40th anniversary in Mumbai
  • FIATA signs agreement with WCO to cooperate in training & education
  • MOL announces revision of its consolidated business outlook for first half of FY2018
  • APM Terminals India resumes operations at CFS in Nhava Sheva
  • BMCT receives first coastal service call from Shreyas Shipping
  • Chennai Port achieves new clay handling record
  • Paradip Port achieves all-time record in vessel movement & single-day cargo handling
  • Exports growth impacted due to high base effect but $ 350 bn target achievable, says FIEO President
  • Indian companies investing in Africa & forging new people-driven partnerships: Minister
  • Most IGST refund claims cleared, says Finance Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast forwarding with the ships of the future
  • Setting out for the future
  • Truck of the year in Northern Ireland
  • Practical trial of the eActros starts in Mannheim
  • Way open for more cargo between Dallas and Paris
  • BGL veteran turning 70 today
  • MOL adopting AR technology for shipping
  • Agility carbon measurement tool certified
  • Kurt Nagle calls it a day
  • US multimodal provider honoured by Canadian Railway
  • Strong nine months for port of Corpus Christi
  • Iowan airport expanding cargo business
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ongoing strong year
  • BNSF to test green technology for Californian railyards
  • Arkas secures LNG bunkering in Turkey
  • New Interferry chairman takes the reins
  • MAB Kargo flies oil well parts to Brunei

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • P&I insurer quits Lloyd's amid cost concerns
  • CMA CGM protects its lead shareholder position at CEVA Logistics
  • MSC Cruises targets luxury cruise market with EUR2 billion four-ship order
  • KNOT books up to four shuttle tankers at COSCO Shipping HI
  • China's Oriental Energy seals LPG purchase from Qatar Petroleum
  • Lawmakers urge South Korean government to increase maritime revival budget
  • Sumitomo-Arkas tie-up offers ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Turkey
  • Seoul steers Korea's maritime sector revival

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • CMA CGM stake in Ceva 'is no threat to the forwarders'
  • 'Remarkable' nine-month performance from K+N, but a note of caution
  • Samskip targets intra-Europe shortsea traffic with new Italy-Netherlands rail service
  • Forwarders must meet digital disrupters head on and adapt, or sink
  • Gatwick proposes capacity increase through routine use of standby runway
  • Logistics startup Vaahika making strides in India
  • New Hainan Airlines service offers Norway fish exports a quicker way to China

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Workers return after hurricane to hard-hit Eastern Shipbuilding
  • MAIB reports on why giant containership slammed into Jebel Ali quay
  • Damen to supply two ASD 2411 tugs to Abhu Dhabi Marine Services
  • MSC Cruises inks EUR 2 billion, four ship MOA with Fincantieri
  • IMO CO2 targets can be met say Project Forward partners
  • Blount Boats adds tug contract to growing order book
  • World's largest LNG bunker vessel heads to Europe

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Don't compromise safety for sake of formal compliance, Greeks warn IMO
    In new salvo ahead of MEPC 73, Theodore Veniamis draws attention to tramp shipping's 'itinerant' nature, increasing its exposure to...
  • Yard Talk | State advances, private sector retreats
    Its recent partnership with Mitsui to build large LNG carriers is an opportunity for Yangzijiang to once again demonstrate that...
  • South Asia claims 70% of scrapping market in the third quarter
    Bangladesh led the major shipbreaking nations with 35 recycling projects in the quarter, while China scrapped just one ship, according...
  • JP Morgan sees dry bulk peak in 2020
    Earnings on the biggest bulkers should continue to rise through to 2020 before dropping off, a report by JP Morgan...
  • Boxship time charters to soften through fourth quarter
    Despite higher rates, low utilisation will keep time-charter rates subdued for the remainder of 2018
  • Last Word: Giving voice to the voiceless
    The happiest crews are those who get paid in full and on time, have good food and access to a...
  • China's export growth 'not sustainable'
    An uptick in exports from China to the US ahead of the imposition of further tariffs looks likely to be...
  • Viewpoint: Scrubbing up nicely
    BIMCO, along with paint and coating manufacturers, ship operators and companies engaged in hull cleaning hope that by the autumn...
  • Sompo's James Hyett joins cargo underwriting team at Aegis
    James Hyett will leave his job as a marine underwriter
  • Fincantieri wins new $2.3bn vessels order from MSC
    Agreement will see four 64,000 gt ultra luxury cruiseships being delivered from 2023
  • BPA chairman Alec Don steps down
    Mr Don is leaving the post of CEO of the Port of Milford Haven on good terms after eight years...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers at mercy of replacement barrels from lower Iranian oil exports | Average loan-to-value on Italian bulkers said to be...
  • Benchmark transpacific freight rate at year-high
    Demand growth and rates seen sliding back by end of the year however as tariffs finally kick in
  • BIMCO president blasts ill-judged regulations
    Anastasios Papagiannopoulos had ballast water management and the 2020 sulphur cap in mind as he complains that the debate on...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Low-sulfur clock ticking for heavy-lift carriers
  • Top 50 Global Logistics Providers: 2017 - strong revenue growth
  • Projects to boost truck fluidity at NY-NJ port but more needed
  • Europe rail projects, road tolls come online amid truck scarcity
  • PSA JNPT terminal targets transshipment with new call
  • US tariffs to hit trans-Pacific imports hardest in 2020

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Canfornav's Michael Hagn dies at 74
    President and chief executive had been force behind transition to shipowning; Knud Jensen to take over.
  • Diversifying yards in Europe may face struggle to meet delivery schedules
    Some have been more successful than others as shipyards' landscape reflects need to adapt to changing market demands
  • Mitsui-Yangzijiang tie-up could create shipbuilding powerhouse
    New Asian yard partnership is being watched closely by competitors in Japan, South Korea and China
  • Winds of climate change tell us to sail back to the future
    If the industry is to get anywhere near contributing its fair share of vital carbon emission cuts, it needs to think beyond scrubbers and take a fresh look at a much older technology
  • Major liner alliances break rank on Asia-Europe trade
    Two big groups reverse capacity cuts with plans to redeploy and upsize tonnage
  • MSC leads boxship charge for scrubbers
    Scrubbers to be a big part of container operator's $1.5bn eco-investment scheme
  • Eastern Pacific takes Hyundai Samho boxship haul past $1.25bn
    Shipowner books another seven neo-panamax containerships at the South Korean yard, splitting its total of 11 vessels at the facility between LNG-fuelled and scrubber-fitted units
  • Contships homes in on feeder boxships sextet
    Nikolas Pateras-led outfit exceeds 30 ship-mark with deal for Hartmann and FPMC vessels
  • Repsol reignites hunt for LNG bunker vessel
  • JERA to have 'inherent' exposure to LNG bunkering
  • GasLog's partner calls in bids for Greek FSRU
    Gastrade said to be within weeks of sanctioning the country's first floating LNG-import terminal
  • Edison homes in on Knutsen for small-scale LNG carrier
  • Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's first LNGBV heads to the Baltic
  • New Borealis plant to boost VLGC shipments to Antwerp port
    Austrian chemical giant's new PDH plant will require the equivalent of 25 to 30 VLGCs per year when running at full capacity
  • SSY's Turner steps down as LNG market reaches new heights
    Gas specialist explains why this market upturn is different and how many more ships may be needed
  • Shipowners pick up bargains as six Toisa OSVs change hands
    Navieros del Golfo and Micoperi are among the buyers of six of nine ex-Callimanopulos offshore vessels
  • Response team tackles shadier side of shipping
  • Landlubber swaps big business lifestyle for career in charity
  • Technology is key to unlocking greater efficiency
    Chief executive extends society's reach and impact with series of digital apps
  • Sailors' Society scores double century caring for seafarers worldwide
    Digital age sees charity move from Napoleonic-era roots to a 21st century welfare lifeline for crews
  • Volga State University joins Nautical Institute
  • Marine insurers reveal losses from super yacht blaze at Lurssen
    Two leading firms warn profits will be hit following fire that destroyed luxury vessel at German shipyard
  • Poulsson calls for 'common sense' to prevail over 2020 rules
  • Minoa Marine buys second panamax from Fukujin Kisen
    Twelve-year-old panamax changes hands, lowering the average age of both the buyer's and the seller's fleet
  • Tsakos team turns charity pedals with ride to Paris
  • Integr8 fuel supply unit heading for higher profile
    Bunkers arm of Navig8 group has seen little fanfare, but that may change with the IMO 2020 deadline and increased focus on fuel price and quality
  • P66 and Koch take more crude tankers on time charters
    US refiners are still active in locking in tonnage after recent chartering spree
  • Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild
  • Clarksons and Braemar in same boat over leadership challenge
    Both London-listed shipbrokers are searching for new chairmen and ways to restore shareholder confidence in their boards
  • '2020 wild card' could buoy shipbuilding
    Contracting levels are still low but, according to market analysts, shipbuilders could be about to benefit from environmental regulation
  • Japanese industrial giants reposition as orders dwindle
    Publicly quoted outfits are focusing on their strengths and working with peers to compensate for their weakness
  • Allseas exits handysize sector with bulker sale
  • High-value vessels bolster European orderbook
  • Bocimar and Oak Maritime put capesize bulker up for sale
  • Masterbulk sells final two 1980s-built bulkers for recycling in Alang
  • German yards toast gilt-edged orderbook
  • Chinese capesize owners under bank pressure to sell
    Local ship-finance players are pushing owners to raise cash by selling bulkers, and talking to foreign owners about fleet deals
  • New Chinese ECA claims Dohle ship as first victim
    Containership accused of operating while exceeding sulphur-content rules
  • Scorpio has a surprise defender in shares deal
    This analyst may be the last person you'd expect to rise and support Robert Bugbee and team on corporate-governance grounds.
  • Britannia says no to general increase
  • Hartmann revives ethylene carrier order at CIMC
    Aborted GasChem Narwhal project resurrected at former Sinopacific shipyard two years after Ocean Yield-backed contract was cancelled.
  • Fosen Yard takes over bankrupt NES
    Norwegian shipbuilder to revive German yard as it sees synergies.
  • Hyundai Heavy workers stage partial strike
    Union staff walking out this week in pay dispute.
  • SD sells laid-up PSV duo, leases back another
    Oslo owner finds buyer for ships acquired from defunct World Wide Supply.
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine snaps three quarter losing streak
  • Del Monte moves into boxships with Chinese order
    US fruit giant inks debut for six feederships at Huangpu Wenchong.
  • VLCCs next in line for US exports led rate spike
    DNB Markets says drivers of last VLGC and LNG carrier up-cycles will soon arrive in big tanker market.
  • Speed and confusion blamed for CMA CGM dock smash
    VIDEO: UK warns of shrinking margin for error as boxships grow bigger after UAE bash that injured 10; report comes days after second smash in India.
  • Sentinel Marine snaps up Siem PSV
    UK owner adds Norwegian vessel to ERRV fleet for reported $0.5m.
  • Nissen Kaiun capesize sale shows renewed price confidence
    Japanese shipowner has inked a deal which reverses price trend observed of late.
  • Giuseppe Bottiglieri poised to exit the tanker sector
    Sale of four tankers expected to raise $30m for restructuring Italian shipowner
  • Bulk needs broader investor base to spur stocks
    Shipping investors have their positions, meaning generalists are needed to move the dial, Jon Chappell says.
  • MSC Cruises inks four-ship deal worth $2.3bn
    Fincantieri bags order for "ultra-luxury" vessels as cruise boom continues.
  • Troim flips 2020 Bulkers plan and will now take in newbuilds
  • Transocean purchases second MR tanker
  • Tallink orders $287m LNG shuttle ferry
    Estonian owner picks Finland's Rauma for green newbuilding.
  • Oltmann launches new green ship fund
    German owner teams with Briese to raise money against eco-MPP newbuild.
  • Sleeping master grounded Venus cargoship
    Exhausted captain affected by alcohol as cargoship sailed into trouble off Sweden.
  • Norwegian royals see Seglem sign for China tankers
    Contract signing among several events taking place during Norway-China Business Summit
  • Sumitomo expands LNG bunkering footprint to Turkey
    Tie-up with Arkas Bunkering will see ship-to-ship LNG bunkering introduced in the region.
  • More to come for AET after 'leap of faith' on LNG-fuelled tankers
    Senior executives at the MISC Berhad-controlled tanker owner outline their future vision for LNG fuelling as the Eagle Bintulu and Eagle Brasilia are named at South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Contaminated bunker unrelated to low sulphur fuel
    IBIA report suggests there is no direct co-relation between low sulphur fuel oil blends and cases of bad bunkers impacting vessels this year.
  • Triton sheds bulker amid growing S&P talk in supramax sector
    As supramax charter rate index hits 4.5-year high, deal talk in the sector accelerates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2018
  • Japan refiners secure alternatives to Iran oil, still seeking US waiver: PAJ
  • Saudi Aramco to take 9% stake in China's private Zhejiang Petrochemcial: sources
  • Final fuel oil barges to be loaded from Antwerp Fri on coker upgrade: sources
    Coker will result in loss of up to 200,000 mt/month of HSFO in the region.
  • Binding offtake deals with Polish company lift Venture Global LNG export hopes
  • Fujairah ex-wharf bunker premiums may find near-term support on limited supply: sources
    "I think premiums will continue to be high until the end of the year," a Fujairah bunker fuel trader said.
  • FUTURES: Crude dips on US stock build as supply concerns stem fall
    US commercial crude stocks rose 6.49 million barrels to a 15-week high of 416.44 million barrels in the week ended October 12. EIA data showed.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks rise 2.9% on week as light distillates climb
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residue slipped by 0.3% on the week to 7.913 million barrels.
  • Goldman Sachs Currie plays down $100/barrel oil risk
    Its base case is for a modest decline in inventories in the Q4, which will likely keep prices somewhere around $80/b, Currie said.

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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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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