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BRIEFS

February 23, 2018

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NYK and "K" Line meekly accept EU fines of US$485.6 million for price fixing Port of Long Beach handles a monthly record of 657,830 TEU in January Transits through the Malacca Straits hit high of 84,456 in 2017 APL expands Eagle GO Guaranteed Service to 29 Asian ports to US PSA expected to place order for driverless trucks for Tuas port Manila's ICTSI steps up Basra port investment to US$250 million Long-running strike at Maersk's APMT Gothenburg hits port revenues hard US tax cuts spark fear of copy-cat reforms 'undermining public spending' Trans-Caspian Transport Route said to handle 4 million tons in 2018 Contargo Rail Services starts freight services from Duisburg Spy-in-the-cab tech has shippers scramble for scarce truck capacity America's Truckers press Trump to fund infrastructure via fuel tax Truck stops, truckers want gas tax instead of interstate toll roads US railways like Trump plan, but wants 'user-pay' to apply to highways US Amtrak subsidies to be cut in half to US$738 million in Trump budget Drone's near miss with jetliner sparks air lobby's demand for new laws Fraport, Dakosy create world's first digital portal for dangerous goods Growth in global air freight demand to outpace freighter capacity Emirates SkyCargo flies UAE's first satellite to South Korea

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Are ship's stores dangerous goods? Global exports of India-made retail & lifestyle products grew by 16 pc in 2017 MOL's comments on decision by the European Commission concerning violation of European Antitrust Law JN Port ensuring cost-effective & speedier movement of consignments V.O. Chidambaranar Port creates new single day coal handling record at Berth IX Mahindra Logistics opens its largest multi-user facility in Chakan, Pune EEPC India & NID join hands to scale up product design for engineering exports Russia seeks special industrial zone in Maharashtra for its companies

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A new millionaire Stepping up involvement in automotive logistics PSI shoulders logistics for shipbuilder ECS Group supports UIA growth One-stop shop for shipping perishables Changes at Britannia in Japan and Taiwan Quay closed - no way says HGK Europa Northampton is growing fast Middle East airlines increase global belly capacities Schiphol and Amsterdam Airport bundle forces Intermarine granted cyanide code certification Piggyback shipment twice as fast as road haulage Global Integrated Logistics boosts Agility's revenue Augsburg container station shaping up nicely KOG even more international Grounding for Venezuelan's third airline European Commission fining car carriers

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
West Africa piracy surge prompts rise in ship guards Boskalis consortium wins Tuas Phase 2 contract Borr Drilling to buy Paragon Drilling for USD232.5 million New era heralded at Port of New York and New Jersey Women in Maritime Taskforce to map gender balance in UK shipping Japan's Big Three lines 'regret' EU cartel activity Reefers slip in market battle with containers MOL confirms Supramax orders Sembmarine's net profit down by 82.1% in 2017

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Will digitisation kill off the forwarder? Air cargo infrastructure in crisis as it faces a perfect storm Maersk hints at using LNG in post-2020 low sulphur shipping SME shippers set to enjoy logistics boost from DHL Express' new Brussels hub Walmart's earnings disappoint, and it's pretty much all due to e-commerce EC imposes €395m fine on car carrier cartel, but whistleblower MOL wins immunity

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Historic tall ship to add batteries Marcon brokers sale and tow of double hull ocean tank barge VIDEO: NNS completes 806 ton superlift of Kennedy module Ice class Seaway tug now at production design stage Wärtsilä expands maintenance agreement with TMS Cardiff Gas Environmentally friendly Wattentaxi pioneers Becker battery system WinGD authorizes two global service providers Borr Drilling set to acquire Paragon Offshore

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Impairment losses on 20 ships bulk up Diana loss Greek owner posts $436m loss but revenues are rising Seafarers to get 2.5% pay boost in 2019 New IBF agreement downgrades Somali voyage threat Busiest year on record for the Port of New York and New Jersey 'New' Bayonne Bridge and related infrastructure projects pay huge dividends in 2017 with more growth expected in coming years North and Swedish clock up renewal round tonnage growth Pointers so far indicate positive trend for P&I sector Fujairah adopts blockchain to gather oil storage data Middle Eastern trading hub aims to improve efficiency and data security Teekay's losses widen on weaker tanker markets Energy transportation group's chief executive sees positives going forward China investigates possible breach of North Korea sanctions at sea Beijing government 'highly concerned' about the situation, says foreign ministry spokesman Equality: Time to put some skin in the game Virgin Money made a very smart move investing in HM Treasury's Women in Finance Charter initiative. Not because it was... Panamax boxship sales rebound Shortage of tonnage following fleet rationalisation sees sales volumes rise HMM returns to Asia-Europe with panamax vessels Korean container line introduces new 'baby-sized' service, but launch is also 'a prelude for a more substantial return', says Alphaliner Oil deposits found on Japanese islands linked to sunken Sanchi Samples taken from shores of Okinoerabu and Yoron islands similar to those found at tanker wreck site, says Reuters report Global orderbook-to-fleet ratio at lowest in 20 years Moderate supply growth seen in dry bulk and containership segments Lack of demand continues to pressure tanker markets But demand growth may improve in the second half of the year, says BIMCO Pioneer Marine expects better year for the dry bulk market Dry bulk operator slashes losses in 2017 as the market continues to improve Samkang M&T wins vessel block orders worth $10m from HHI Components are expected to be delivered by December 27 this year Maersk sees another year of robust trade growth for US Maersk Line says sustained consumer confidence will underpin healthy US imports in 2018, as Canadian ports reap the rewards of... Japan plans to commercialise unmanned vessels by 2025 Plan comes amid a shortage of seafarers and fierce competition from South Korea and China Boskalis group secures $1bn project for Singapore's Tuas megaport Project to take place over a nine-year period with completion scheduled by 2027 Gender equality is a male issue too Recognise women for their intellect, commitment, hard work and the real contribution they make to your organisation's success Lest we forget The 'large and daring sculpture' proposed to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic is way overdue

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Prince Rupert aims for normal fluidity in March Where are refrigerated container rates headed? Chicago intermodal rail delays 'unprecedented' since January Reefer container shortage to persist in 2018 Bottlenecks threaten strong reefer shipping sector Trans-Pac carriers in contract talks face tough questions JNPT's terminal bests rivals in dwell time reduction Hapag-Lloyd rejects global carriers' terminal-owning strategy DHL scrambling after failed KFC deliveries in UK

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
NCL books higher profit, beats estimates Miami-based cruise major expects higher earnings per share (EPS) for first quarter and all of 2018. StealthGas pens several contracts in return to profit New York-listed LPG vessel owner pens in a couple of two-year contracts and several shorter-period deals as it missed estimates for the fourth quarter. Eurotankers snaps up Ridgebury aframax Greek owner confirms one deal but denies a second tanker has also been added. Idan Ofer heads league of shipping's football owners Scorpio CFO reflects upon two decades of experience Brian Lee reveals he ignored his sister's advice to avoid shipping and launched a career that has closely tracked the path of Robert Bugbee Shareholders should question the logic behind a buy-back scheme Share repurchase programmes are in vogue for public companies large and small, but the jury remains out on whether they are always a good long-term strategy Shipping banks should drive innovation with 'smart' capital Bankers have an opportunity to help the industry adapt to the changing demands it faces, argues Paul Taylor, global head of shipping finance at Societe Generale Skou setting up AP Moller as FedEx of box logistics Chief executive's transformation plan pitches group as competitor to transport market leaders with digital skills to rival online banking 'Smart money' takes control of listed group M&A deals US documents reveal Gener8 was at centre of takeover dogfight Peter Georgiopoulos had several deals in the air - including, it seems, negotiations with Chinese giant Cosco - before Euronav won out Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. Future talent steps forward as ICS boosts training plan Juicy boxship sale is 'purely opportunistic' for CMB Owners ride winds of change in charter market Rates head for fourth straight month of gains as shipowners prepare to tighten the screw Simatech plots order for four 2,800-teu newbuilds CMA CGM set to go for gas with $1.7bn order for up to 12 newbuilds After its supersize containerships, liner giant again leans toward dual-fuel option for 14,000-teu boxships Nissen Kaiun turns to South Korea for feeder boxship order Report on boxship explosion illustrates potential MGO dangers Trader-class steam ship fixed on period business Outlook fuels fresh talk of speculative LNG orders Enquiries pick up ahead of firm project demand on back of low prices and forward sentiment Flex closes in on order for pair of LNG newbuildings Low newbuilding prices and vessel shortfall prompt John Fredriksen-backed company to consider orders Dynagas sees gap in LNG ship capacity and forward demand Sales talk swirls over BP-chartered ships TPL starts up sales process FGAS adds two more LPG carriers to growing fleet Nauticor starts up LNG bunkering in ARA Hamburg-based company expands LNG distribution network as it fuels one of the first LNG-powered boxships. Dubai-based Telford Offshore emerges from default of Sea Trucks Group Local knowledge key as SCF expands in offshore Vice president Evgeniy Ambrosov reveals strategy behind Russian owner's increasingly important OSV division Helix expects better markets but 'nowhere near' post-2018 potential Vessel supply will dictate the pace of offshore recovery even if the bottom is here, says CEO Owen Kratz Singapore court sells unwanted offshore tonnage Nor-Shipping teams up with Mercy Ships IMO admits serious safety worries still hang over 2020 fuel switch Delegates voice fears about the potential effect of low-sulphur fuels on ship machinery Bimco KPI scheme aims to track 10,000 vessels Shipowners' association hopes free performance indicator scheme will become the industry's benchmark for shipmanagement Wexit claim is a score draw US shale gas may double transit length for long-haul chemicals Expected growth in global chemicals demand, coupled with longer voyages, may end up being a rather healthy tonic for chemical tankers, says Odfjell Norton waits for 'freewheeling' Jones Act market to lift OSG Pure play US-flag shipowner has made a conscious choice not to fix out vessels long-term at loss-making rates, positioning itself to take advantage of any improvement in spot market Big choices loom on fleet renewal and American Shipping tankers Odfjell's Morch expects greater chemicals consolidation in 2018 More mergers may occur among owners of smaller chemical tankers as investors learn the importance of a global footprint Odfjell sees more underlying progress in drive to cut losses Historic loading gives glimmer of hope for beleaguered VLCCs First direct loading of a VLCC at LOOP is a reflection of surging US oil production - but big tanker owners could do with a few more shafts of light amid the gloom Bugbee raises a glass to merits of modern ships Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav Eurotankers adds another tanker to expanding fleet Tokyo broker Seaservice closes its doors to shipping Withdrawal seen as sign of the times for Japan's beleaguered tanker brokers as consolidation of country's oil refiners bites Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex Pertamina still on the lookout to buy VLCCs Super-Eco makes way for new tonnage BP's VLCC time-charter haul rises to four Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Ancora Investment to sell last suezmax tanker Greek owner is seeking a buyer for 2003-built ship, sources say. MOL orders again after shake-up in dry bulk Sinokor bucks subdued New Year scrapping S&P puts Eletson bonds to 'selective default' after agreement with bondholders Company says regrets downgrade, sees no impact on customers, employees. A day in the life: Port chaplain David See Port chaplains have had to adapt to the bewildering pace of technological change. But the most important thing hasn't changed: above all, they need to be good listeners Life in the fast lane with Containerships boss The Finnish company's chief executive is a driving force for change. Out of the office, he's still a driving force Resolve Marine: Keeping it in the family Shipping M&A: Money men are calling the shots Gener8's takeover by Euronav is the latest in a growing trend that shows private equity is in the driver's seat Diana Shipping losses narrow on higher revenue New York-listed bulker owner sees one-time impairment hit of $422.5m during the fourth quarter. From Rena to Katrina: The Resolve story How a 'mom and pop shop' became one of the world's largest salvage companies and is swimming against the tide set by the big boys Junichiro Ikeda outlines his vision for MOL Junichiro Ikeda looks to the future, starting with the mega-merger that will transform the Japanese liner landscape Wilhelmsen Ship Management inks offshore wind deal Five-year contract signed alongside fellow group company NorSea. BW Offshore notes improving market as profit returns Forth quarter profit helps FPSO specialist return to the black in 2017. Wartsila inks deal with TMS Cardiff Gas Finnish group to maintain four LNG carriers for Economou company. Gorgels takes top job in ABN Amro shipping reshuffle Merger of shipping and logistics comes amid confirmation the Gust Biesbroeck has left the bank. Teekay LNG sells ship and secures fresh loan Opportunistic sale and latest refinancing package revealed in eventful fourth quarter report. Oceanteam faces court probe in Norway OSV owner to be investigated over related-party transactions. Employers agree 2.5% wage increase IBF talks limit wage inflation but employers make concessions on dock work. Kenneth Hvid points to Teekay Corp 'inflection point' Fresh capital and the arrival of new ships lead to upbeat assessment from chief executive. Teekay Offshore hit by newbuilding costs Profit lowered by transit of shuttle tankers to east coast of Canada. Borr Drilling scoops Paragon rig fleet Tor Olav Troim-backed owner adds 32 units in $232.5m deal. Siem Offshore slashes its loss Finance and impairment costs drop for Norwegian OSV owner. Robbers wield AK47s in latest Gulf of Guinea attack Nigerian incident saw repeated attempt by pirates to board moving vessel using ladders. d

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
HMM's 'U.S. Premium Service' moves over 10,000 TEUs Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Thursday that it has moved over 10,000 TEUs of containers under its "U.S. Premium Service" where shipper... Commerce confirms antidumping duties for Argentina, Indonesia biodiesel The Commerce Department on Wednesday announced affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of biodiesel from In... Navios Maritime Partners snags $35m Navios Maritime Partners L.P., an international owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels, has closed the previously announced o... Commentary: Compliance in an e-commerce world It's hard to think of a year in which global trade was more under the microscope than it was in 2017, especially in North America. Under t... MPC Container Ships continues fleet expansion Fledgling containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships AS is continuing to grow it's fleet at a rapid clip. The Norway-based compa... Diana's net loss plunges deeper Diana Shipping Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 sank down to $436.9 million, much deeper than the net loss of $23.3 million f... ATA: Truck tonnage growth continues in January Domestic truck tonnage growth continued in January 2018, rising 2 percent from the previous month and 8.8 percent year-over-year, according... NWSA box volumes fall in January Combined container volumes at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 16.7 percent to 250,762 TEUs in January 2018, according to the most rece...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Nigeria crude output currently under 1.8 mil b/d: minister Nigerian crude oil production remains under 1.8 million b/d, the country's oil minister said Thursday, noting Africa's largest oil producer will stay below that quota for the rest of 2018, as "advised" by OPEC. OPEC seeks permanent Russia alliance to boost upstream investment: UAE minister A permanent alliance with Russia and other allies would be aimed at ensuring enough upstream investment in the oil industry to meet growing demand, UAE energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday. US will not certify Iran nuclear deal: Pence The Trump administration will not certify the Iran nuclear deal, US Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of re-imposition of US sanctions on international sales of Iranian crude. US crude stocks draw on fewer imports, more exports US Energy Information Administration data released Thursday showed a surprise draw in crude stocks last week, spurring a turnaround in oil futures that lifted NYMEX April crude back above $62/b. Surprise US crude draw sparks turnaround in oil futures Oil futures rose Thursday after US Energy Information Administration data showed an unexpected draw in crude stocks last week, lifting NYMEX April crude $1.09 to $62.77/b. Bunker supplier Aegean signs deal to buy H.E.C. Europe Challenging bunker market conditions has prompted Aegean to diversify its business model. Global oil stocks may struggle to fall in 2019: Vitol Bake said "there is a huge amount of uncertainty even within our own organization about how best to respond" to the 0.5% sulfur cap in 2020. Glencore sees steady rise in 2017 crude oil trading volumes Oil marketing volumes saw a meaningful increase, with Glencore marketing 1.2 billion barrels of crude oil last year, up 33% from 2016. Shanghai 380 CST bunker premium at 1-year high on holiday surcharge, tight supply Because of the holidays, most of the barge operators have gone home, a Shanghai-based trader said. European Commission fines Japan's K Line, NYK over car carrier cartel The cartel coordinated prices, allocated customers and exchanged commercially sensitive information about elements of the price, EC said. Total to keep probing risky oil and gas frontiers: upstream chief Breuillac emphasized th strategic importance of North Sea as Total completes its purchase of Maersk Oil. FUTURES: Crude falls on firmer dollar despite API crude draw data

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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