BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 20, 2018

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Hong Kong June container volume declines 4.5pc to 1.7 million TEU Long Beach gains on LA as laden box volumes grow in first half OOCL cancels summer sailings to the west Med and Black Sea Cosco Shipping Ports' June up 12pc driven by strong growth in Bohai Rim Kuehne + Nagel first half profit up 9.6pc as revenue rises 14.2pc Port of Long Beach wins US$5.3 million zero-emissions grant Canadian Pacific profit off 13.9pc, but sales up 5.2pc amid labour peace APL Logistics joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance to share info Kuehne + Nagel strengthens pharma logistics in Chile with hub Yilport seeks Taranto terminal as intermodal link to central Europe Airbus wins 186 orders on day one at Farnborough airshow America's Boeing and Russia's Volga-Dnepr make deal at Farnborough Boeing clinches swathe of service agreements at Farnborough UK unveils new fighter, air combat strategy at Farnborough

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JULY 19, 2018
APL adds new Iraq port call to Gulf Asia Express 2 service BoxTech database exceeds 11 m containers following HMM fleet upload Japan Sports Agency honours MOL for international contributions ZIM, Maersk Line & MSC enter into strategic operational cooperation on Asia-US East Coast trade Coffee exports up Singapore maintains top spot as shipping centre Celebi launches bonded trucking from Ludhiana to IGI Airport Celebi Terminal Opinion on increased truck load EPCES organises seminar on women's rights & safety GDP seen growing around 7.5 pc this fiscal Important investors in Hamriyah Free Zone are Indian companies Reduce cost, simplify Customs procedures & address security issues to facilitate trading across borders: Minister Registered MSMEs cross 48 lakh European Commission implements provisional safeguard measures against imported steel

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JULY 19, 2018
K+N chief executive officer Detlef Trefzger Transas transaction key to Wärtsilä developments Maersk Line and MSC strike vessel-sharing deal with ZIM in Asia-US trade Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding officially declared bankrupt Large-scale orders keep Imabari Shipbuilding busy to 2021 Bald Hill mine to commence regular lithium shipments "K" Line seals three-year charter for newly built VLCC

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JULY 19, 2018
Designer freighters with no pilots may become a reality, says Boeing strategy chief Cargo must be 'at the forefront' of Britain's post-Brexit aviation policy K+N 'en route for success in 2018', with first-half revenue and profits up US retailers rush to fill shelves before trade war tariffs start to bite New York launches $100m barge and rail freight programme

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JULY 19, 2018
Lindblad to order fourth polar expedition cruise ship Robert Allan and Nova Patent start work on midsize CRT design Samson Icaria solution helps operators meet MEG4 guidelines NASSCO wins $72.5 million contract for USS Higgins drydocking Ship manager to pay $1 million dollar fine in magic pipe case Wärtsilä ups expectations for its Marine Solutions business

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JULY 19, 2018
Middle Eastern ports facing overcapacity headache by 2022 A surge of investment in the construction of container terminals at Middle Eastern ports has overwhelmed growth in throughput More questions than answers as EU and China unite on climate change The two sides' commitment to co-operate on tackling climate change raises many questions ahead of renewed negotiations 'Catastrophic' engine failure blamed for UK ferry fire Report makes recommendations to the engine manufacturer to avoid such incidents in future Improvements in shipping safety are to be welcomed Now the challenge is to get that level lower still US-China trade indicators stay high as shipping shrugs off tariffs As container shipping heads into the transpacific peak season, there are few signs that tariffs imposed by China and the... Between the Lines: Reasons to be fearful Demand growth on the major trade lanes has failed to keep up with the influx of capacity, and trade wars... Strange times make strange bedfellows for Zim and 2M The ongoing dance of box shipping alliances takes another turn Anglo American lowers iron ore and coal guidance Miner says work at Minas-Rio is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter following pipeline leaks earlier in the... Shipping failing to deal with threat of cyber crime Law firm claims regulation needed to avoid digital breaches TOP Ships unveils $10.1m loan for MR2 newbuild New European bank credit facility secures delivery of Cargill-linked tanker as Greek owner pursues further orderbook funding South Korean court orders compensation for Sewol victims A South Korean court awards $177,000 in compensation for each fatality of the 2014 disaster in which 304 people, mostly school... Daily Briefing Maersk Tankers happy with CargoMetrics tie-up \| Large shipping losses decline by a third in a decade \| Australia nears... Wärtsilä sees 2020 sulphur cap boost The impact of increased geopolitical uncertainty on customer decision-making remains a concern, the group said Viewpoint: Recycling war of words What the EU seems to ignore is the work that is being done in the principal recycling yards to comply... New man at the ISS helm needs to steady the ship Istithmar's inability to dispose of its ship agency investment, ISS, leaves it looking for a new strategy. The acting chief... Zim enters strategic co-operation with Maersk and MSC The 2M alliance has entered a long-term co-operation deal with Zim Integrated Shipping on the Asia-US East Coast trade that... CMA CGM to install 17 ballast water management systems The French-made systems are approved by both USCG and IMO CargoSmart joins the list of blockchain middlemen CargoSmart aims to shorten documentation processing time by 65%

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JULY 19, 2018
Mexican truck capacity concern ticks up over tractor trailer rule Heartland soars as US trucking bumps capacity ceiling Santos dredging deal allows ships to carry more cargo Singapore software digitizing drayage has global potential Indian dockworkers get pay raise to ease labor tensions Zim pact with 2M to trim two strings from US East Coast trade

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JULY 19, 2018
Valles axes tanker deal at STX as KDB pulls order support Newbuilding pair had been part of fleet-renewal programme Tidemand family split on best direction for Belships 'Significant shift' in strategy leaves family factions divided over proposed union with Lighthouse - and new bid from sisters is not out of the question Hurley and Ognibene are reunited in Concord push Former Heidmar colleagues get to work on building a fleet as new shop fills management posts and takes in first tankers VLGC snags resolved as Jiangnan gears up to hand over delayed duo Tianjin Southwest said to be likely to accept one-year charter rates in the low $20,000 per day range as it grows its VLGC exposure with two newbuildings completed months ago FFA brokers lured by 'Ronaldo' pay packets ICAP's dry and wet futures desks among the victims as deep pocket entrants chase talent Dry cargo volatility sees sharp rise in FFA options Gap between residual and low-sulphur fuel could trigger more volatility in dry and wet paper markets, says FIS Positioning yourself as the Uber of your market, or just the driver? Everyone agrees there must be a way for shipping to develop digitally-driven business models, but few can yet identify exactly what they will be Summer lull depresses big boxship charters Ocean Alliance to suspend PSW4 transpacific service Last of big three liner alliances joins its major rivals in scaling back capacity between Asia and the US West Coast amid US-China trade war uncertainty Total acquires new shipowning company under Engie LNG sales Eighteen LNG carriers and one bunker vessel transfer to the major under sale LNG production falls short of first-half expectations Small-scale Chinese LNG newbuilds on offer First half LNG order haul tops 25 ships Contracting pace slipped back in second quarter, but berth space for 2020 has now disappeared Dutch employees bring redundancy fight to Troim's Oslo office Paragon staff gather to air their grievances but Borr executives fail to meet them Salvor Ardent eyes spoils of emerging offshore market Venture joins peers in vying for a slice of decommissioning and demolition work as wreck removal earnings decline Changes needed to keep LOFs the salvage contract of choice The time has come for a radical rethink of the Lloyd's Open Form for salvors, writes Martin Hall, the head of marine casualty at law firm Clyde & Co Paolo Clerici puts large art collection on show in Genoa Nissen orders MR duo on back of long-term Chevron charters Newbuildings ordered at domestic shipyard Onomichi for delivery in 2020 Avin International ups S&P efforts to build younger tanker fleet Varco exits sector with sale of its last tanker Tanker scrapping hits record levels as VLCCs lead the way More wet tonnage has been demolished in the first half of this year than at any time on record, but even more VLCCs need to go if previous full-year peaks are to be passed and rates revived Mitsubishi Corp puts sole LR2 tanker up for sale Buyers fail to meet auction reserves for Vermont UM bunker tankers MSM books bulkers but less lucky with tankers Low-profile Greek player successfully orders newbuildings in China but hits snag at South Korea's cash-strapped STX JJ Ugland pleased with timing of renewal deals Coral buyer of second German aframax Deal lifts lid on buyer's identity and confirms ongoing trade of ships from German to Greek owners Otto Tidemand-led Stove sells oldest supramax Jinhui in pole position to sell veteran bulkers Jinhui Shipping and Transportation is positioning its oldest ships for quick sales to Chinese domestic owners ahead of Beijing's deadline on imported non-Tier II ships Dutch MPP grounds in Scottish waters No injuries or pollution reported after incident involving Dutch-flagged Priscilla off northern Scotland Eagle Bulk Shipping flies back into S&P market Nasdaq-quoted owner set for latest step in ongoing renewal and growth project. Greek bank sets date for tanker auction National Bank of Greece wants to offload abandoned ship formerly chartered by NewLead. ADNOC awards world's biggest ever seismic survey to CNPC Chinese owner's ships and trucks to provide data from 53,000 sq km of UAE territory in $1.6bn deal. Neda strikes lucrative deal for VLCC Tiger Group shows growing appetite for First Ship Lease VLCC newbuilding prices reach highest since 2015 Charles R Weber says there are few commercial incentives to order today. Rebuilt ferry engine burned after five hours use "Catastrophic" failure that injured Wightlink crewman blamed on debris in oil channels. Aeolos buys Nissen VLCC amid fleet renewal bid Wartsila ramping up scrubber capacity Finnish group seeing higher demand for newbuilds and retro-fitting. MPCC adds German feeder vessel Acquisitive owner spends nearly $14m on modern Chinese-built ship. Subsea 7 wins contract worth up to $150m Zim teams with Maersk, MSC from Asia New strategic cooperation covers five loops to US east coast. Overseas owners eye Vinalines stakes Hyundai Motor, SK and Siam Cement have held talks over Vietnamese owner's IPO. Nordea cuts loan losses to $69m in second quarter Provisions mainly stemmed from potential hits from US sanctions on Russia. Doun KK bulker still aground in the Gulf of Riga Panamax bulker remains stuck for the fourth day. Regional box lines at risk of inking Tier II 'dead fish' Asian liner players said to be playing a potentially dangerous game by ordering newbuildings foregoing the expense of meeting Tier III emissions requirements that will have to operate outside control areas

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JULY 19, 2018
Port of Hueneme takes delivery of eco-friendly pilings Two railcars full of eco-friendly pilings arrived at the Port of Hueneme in California on Wednesday to be used in the harbor-deepening project set to begin late this summer. MOL aims to launch maritime careers with tour Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) hosted schoolchildren Monday for a tour of its cutting-edge car carrier Beluga Ace at Harumi Pier in Tokyo. U.S.-flag cargo movement on Great Lakes steady U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 9.7 million tons of cargo in June, a near mirror image of a year ago. The June float, however, was 3.5 percent below the month's five-year average, the Lake Carriers' Association reported. Little Rock has third-busiest month ever The Port of Little Rock and its stevedore, Logistic Services Inc., in June worked the third-largest number of barges in a single month. Marten's net income moves up nearly 50 percent Marten Transport Ltd. recorded a net income of $13.7 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2018, a sharp increase from $9.1 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for last year's second quarter, according to the company's latest financial statements. ZIM-2M tying Asia-U.S. East Coast loops ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and the members of the 2M Alliance, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), announced Thursday that they will cooperate on the Asia-U.S. East Coast trade. Union Pacific picks up speed in Q2 Union Pacific's net income in the second quarter of 2018 increased 29.2 percent year-over-year to $1.51 billion as the company benefited from higher revenues and volumes amid a lower effective tax rate. MPCC continues rapid fleet expansion MPC Container Ships is continuing to expand its vessel fleet with the acquisition of another feeder-size containership. Commentary: Tariffs force proactive risk management In light of recently implemented global tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum imports, as well as new duties on a wide range of Chinese goods, trade compliance professionals should pay close attention to key risk areas, including

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JULY 19, 2018
Saudi August crude exports will drop about 100,000 b/d from July: official Saudi Arabia will not flood the oil market and only supplies crude according to need Congress renews Russia energy sanctions push after Trump-Putin summit Amid growing speculation that President Donald Trump could weaken US sanctions on Russian oil sector Saudis warn of export dip despite Trump concern Saudi Arabia's oil exports will be little changed this month and fall in August, the country's OPEC governor said Thursday, despite the world's biggest exporter turning on its taps to ease concerns of a global supply crunch later this year. Japan refiners keen to maintain Iran oil imports, urge Tokyo to seek waiver Japanese refiners have urged the government to seek a US waiver on Iran sanctions with hopes of continuing oil imports at current volumes instead of reducing inflows, Petroleum Association of Japan President Takashi Tsukioka said. NYMEX crude settles higher, buoyed by strong US jobs data Solid US jobs data released Thursday helped NYMEX crude pull away from the rest of the oil complex, with the Friday-expiring prompt August contract settling 70 cents higher at $69.46/b. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. IMO's implementation guidelines for 2020 sulfur limit needs more work: IBIA The exact nature of guidance to be provided to port state control needs to be addressed, among other aspects, IBIA said. TAIWAN DATA: First VLCC cargo of Iranian crude this year arrives in May It imported five VLCCs, or 31,310 b/d, of Iranian crude oil last year. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to replace Karachi with Port Qasim as Supramax discharge port Pakistan's Supreme Court banned the unloading of thermal coal at Karachi port from August. Cepsa, GP Global ink deal to produce marine lubricants in India The lubricants will be manufactured at GP's plant at Vasai, Mumbai. Vitol, Peabody Energy invest in coal-to-oil start-up The companies have each invested $10 million into Arq, Vitol said. Iran sues US for compensation ahead of re-imposition of oil sanctions The court, located in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed Tuesday it had admitted the complaint Iran filed against the US.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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