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October 23, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM sets FAK rates from North Europe to Asia from November
  • Shipping majors seek ban on sulphur fuel possession without scrubbers
  • New gates at New York/Jersey port cut turn times for reefers in half
  • China to scale down subsidies for Europe-bound freight trains
  • Panama Canal sees FY2018 tonnage hit record 442.1 million tons
  • Toolkits to assess emissions from ships now available from UN's IMO
  • EU enlists Asia in joint anti-Trump communique on trade and climate
  • Mariners' Club holds charity night to raise money for seafarers in HK
  • Call for Germany and Taiwan to jointly boost their logistics industries
  • Ex-Air Canada passenger chief wins union deal as CEO for Air France-KLM
  • Cathay ups cargo 1.7pc in September, but passengers volume slips 1pc
  • Turkish Cargo to take up space at Istanbul airport's new mega cargo hub

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Hapag-Lloyd establishes Marine Fuel Recovery mechanism
  • ICTSI to build new berths in Manila to handle mega ships
  • IMO rolls out ship & port toolkits to tackle maritime emissions
  • IMX now has an enhanced service network
  • Milaha initiates major digital transformation with Oracle Cloud
  • MOL launches ICT-based project for safer, cleaner transport
  • MPA & partners sign agreementsfor 3D printing facility & applications in maritime sector
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-Latin & South America direct services
  • Pérez y Cía acquires Caribbean Feeder Services
  • SCFI spot rates mixed
  • Amendment in SION A-1486
  • JNPT SEZ allots land to 10 successful bidders in second round
  • New ports on JNPT's radar, says Nitin Gadkari
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority, ABN AMRO & Samsung SDS launch container logistics blockchain pilot
  • Air cargo industry must grow at 12.9 pc annually to achieve national aviation policy target, says study
  • Shipping Ministry plans to undertake works worth over INR 2 trillion under the Sagarmala project in Maharashtra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanded transport operation in France
  • Ryder expands last-mile delivery network
  • New commissioner at port of Oakland
  • More goods by rail and inland waterway
  • Port of Ystad awaiting EU funding
  • Atran leases two B737-800 freighters
  • Euroairport welcomes new president
  • First B747F touches down in Rostock
  • Meyer & Meyer acquires 100% of WKS
  • Hybrid drive in the Baltic Sea on the rise
  • Wolfsburg: expansion boosts efficiency
  • AIT Worldwide acquires Worldfresh Express
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bovermann to wear two hats at once
  • Stepping up Netherlands-Italy rail service
  • Ports of Açu and Houston take common approach
  • New Chengdu - Cairo connection starts today

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Box booking portal Inttra sold to E2open
  • Dry bulk buoyed by raw materials outlook
  • DZ Bank to sell off shipping and transport arm
  • Owners split on sulphur cap extension
  • Sulphur cap will squeeze reefership capacity
  • Negligence suspected in Oldendorff vessel bridge brush
  • AVIC in talks to sell its shipbuilding and shipping businesses
  • Sembmarine secures Teekay contract for laid-up FPSO unit
  • Daitoh Trading orders five chemical tankers from Fukuoka and Usuki
  • Consolidated Marine Management orders two VLGCs at HHI
  • ENN Energy orders China's first LNG bunkering vessel

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Container booking platform INTTRA becomes latest takeover for E2Open
  • 'HMRC can handle post-Brexit declarations, port infrastructure is the bottleneck'
  • Dallas/Fort Worth and ADP combine to tap rising air cargo between Asia and Latin America
  • Schiphol Airport group eyes revamp of domestic cargo strategy
  • Trump pulls US out of pact that discounted foreign postal deliveries
  • World's longest sea bridge opens in China, for freight
  • Air France ends costly pay stand-off with unions
  • JMHC Logistics eyes accreditation for its driver training academy

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • VIDEO: Crowley christens first of two LNG fueled ConRo ships
  • Metal Shark Alabama books towboat order
  • Solstad Offshore in talks with lenders
  • Armed security team repels pirate attack on Golden Ocean bulker
  • Hurricane-hit Eastern puts employees at top of recovery priorities
  • Sembcorp Marine wins Petrojarl Varg FPS0 life extension contract
  • Med Marine adds sixth Schottel-propelled, RAmparts tug
  • Scrubber-fitted bulkers may have early advantage, says MSI
  • Maritime salvage: Bigger ships, bigger challenges
  • Methanol promising fuel to cut CO2 emissions

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • US steps in to back experience-building phase after 2020
    Data-gathering proposal by the biggest flag states and shipping associations handed huge boost as US throws its weight behind an...
  • Scorpio Bulkers trims losses as rates increase
    The company posted $5.3m in adjusted net losses in 2018, compared with $40.5m in the first nine months of 2017
  • UK's coastguard agency raises fees
    The fee increases that take effect on November 13 mark the first rise in such prices to have taken place...
  • Noble Group files recognition proceeding in US
    Investors voted to 'back the business and management team with significant new capital' in September
  • IMO agrees greenhouse gas strategy to 2023
    The IMO has approved a programme to develop GHG reduction measures until 2023 under a three-pronged approach
  • UK maritime leaders join trade delegation to US
    UK businesses expected to attend the event include shipowners, law firms, port operators and manufacturers
  • Pressure on lines for Asia-Europe prices to fall
    Drewry's World Container Index climbed last week, but gains were mostly made on transpacific lanes
  • ENN orders LNG bunkers ship at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Deal comes two months after government in Beijing made a proposal to promote the use of liquefied natural gas as...
  • J. Lauritzen hires new head for dry bulk unit
    Niels Josefsen, who joins from Torvald Klaveness, will start his new role on December 1
  • Blue Ocean Maritime delays London listing
    Shipping fund had been targeting $250m through the issuance of 250m shares
  • IMO needs to prove it can be trusted over 2020, says Lim
    IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim acknowledges sulphur cap safety concerns but warns the challenge is consistent implementation of the rules
  • Tariffs on soyabeans reconfigure the dry bulk shipping map
    Since China put a 25% import tariff into effect on US soyabeans in July, there have been sweeping changes in...
  • US supply chain company acquires INTTRA
    Deal to take over online freight booker will give INTTRA's carrier and freight forwarder customers visibility of supply chain requirements
  • Transpacific rates driven by capacity cuts rather than demand
    Little evidence of cargo front-loading on transpacific ahead of tariff rises, but fourth quarter could still give room for growth
  • Coatings weigh heavier on contracts
    Shipowners need to question shipbuilders' choice of vessel coatings because builders will almost always pick the cheapest product that claims...
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO agrees emissions measures, but balks at 2023 target | Key questions for MEPC 73 | Cargill aims to charter...
  • AVIC ponders disposal of shipping-related business
    Company's trading and logistics business, which includes ship and mechatronics engineering operation, posted a segment loss of Yuan472.7m in the...
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $166m FPSO contract from Teekay
    The project is scheduled to be completed by July 2020
  • Bulkers without scrubbers 'will become uncompetitive'
    A two-tier market will reward early adopters with higher time charter rates and asset values as cost of low sulphur...
  • Abu Dhabi Ports partners MSC for blockchain pilot project
    The system was developed internally, compared to others who have pulled in major IT partners
  • Seattle and Tacoma see progress on federal funding for dredging projects
    The bill authorises the design and construction to deepen Seattle's East and West Waterways, $29m in matching federal funds to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Mexico truck rules, port congestion boost KCS volume
  • Inland Distribution 2018: News, intelligence, analysis
  • Toepfer Transport Multipurpose Index rises in October
  • Low-sulfur fuel to dominate ocean container contracting
  • Chennai port growth dampened by Maersk shift to Ennore
  • US shippers urged to pressure Congress on tariff relief
  • Breakbulk industry raises funds for medical cause
  • INTTRA to be acquired by manufacturer-focused software provider

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • Scorpio Bulkers narrows losses
    New York-listed bulker player sees higher revenue but misses Wall Street consensus amid $2m write-off in financing costs.
  • Talk of $200,000 per day charter sweeps LNG market
    Brokers say huge rate agreed on a vessel as tonnage pool evaporates.
  • Inttra signs out with sale to E2open
    Online bookings system developed by container lines is sold to larger supply chain network software provider.
  • No anchor-handlers working in Norway
    Rates set to drop with North Sea fleet awaiting work as rig-move activity plummets.
  • Sailors' Society honours pastor Chacko's life with vow to 'pursue his vision'
    The Sailors' Society's 200th anniversary celebrations continued with the annual ING wine-tasting evening, during which tributes were paid to pastor Joseph Chacko and his wife, Leena, who both died in a road accident earlier this year. Joseph was the society's regional superintendent for India and his vision - during his lifetime - was to see a seafarers' centre in every port. Sailors' Society ch
  • Share buyout puts control of NorthCape in staff hands
    External investor sell-up emerges as finance house unveils profitable annual numbers
  • 11 missing after cargoship sinks
    Search on off China's Liaoning province following loss of sand carrier.
  • Owners' body calls for merger of HMM and SM Line
    KSA vice chairman wants Korean lines to combine to compete with European rivals.
  • JP Morgan sells newbuilding duo in asset play deal
    JP Morgan is said to have made a profitable asset play in the sale of two capesize bulker newbuildings to ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. US brokers said the bank has sold the 180,000-dwt Hull No 1460 and Hull No 1461 for nearly $49.3m each. JP Morgan lowers capesize recovery expectations The ships are set for delivery in 2019 and have already been named True Valor and True V
  • Latsis orders VLGC duo at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Greek shipowner books first newbuildings in four years.
  • First Ichthys LNG cargo loaded and ready to roll
    Inpex's delayed new Australian project finally starts up
  • Atlantic Bulk tops up ultramax fleet
    Greek owner tied to purchase of modern Japanese-controlled ship.
  • Judge rejects D'Amico claim that Nikka stalled lawsuit
    Update: A federal judge denies Italian shipowner's ongoing request to order Primera affiliate to prove ownership of a bulker in a long-standing forward freight agreement lawsuit.
  • Mamancochet wins payout before sanctions window slams shut
    UK court speeds up ruling in steel cargo theft row with insurer Aegis ahead of Trump's November deadline on Iranian deals.
  • Marinakis linked to secondhand aframax purchase
    Greek tycoon said to have added to his fleet in deal which reflects firming tanker values.
  • UK's MCA increases fees for first time in more than 10 years
    Coast guard agency says hike will allow for extra investment in services.
  • Schulte denies tanker crew arrested after 'Gucci' cocaine found
    Venezuelan authorities hold Jose Progress as probe continues into drugs find.
  • Torvald Klaveness dry bulk boss joins J Lauritzen
    Niels Josefsen comes in as chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers.
  • German lenders finance new Hapag cruiseship
    KfW and Commerzbank funding third expedition vessel at Vard.
  • Greek golf weekend defies bad weather
    Cyclone Zorbas could not dampen the competitive spirit as nearly 200 shipping executives arrived in Greece for the Greek Maritime Golf weekend in the south-western Peloponnese. Thomas Miller's 'Play for Pink' proves another success Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit On the Saturday, gales battered the Costa Navarino resort, where the annual event was taking place
  • VLGC boost from Marcus Hook faces more delays
    Energy Transfer reportedly expects to fully complete the construction of the Mariner East 2 system only in 2020.
  • Wilson says premiums unlikely to rise despite mounting pressure
    London-based broker Wilson Europe predicts members of the International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clubs will choose to freeze premiums for next year, but it says pressure is mounting for change. Wilson Europe cautions over P&I clubs' Lloyd's exposure Setting out its forecasts in a report, the P&I broker says overall the group's underwriting performance in the past year has been poor, maske
  • Aframax market catches fire as winter warming arrives
    Caribbean cargoes driving upturn with rates well above 2018 averages.
  • NOC denies tanker terminal protest
    Libyan oil company says no demonstrations at Hariga despite claims from Obeidi tribe.
  • Bourbon bags Portuguese wind farm deal
    French owner to install three turbines off Viana do Castelo.
  • SK scales back VLCC and VLGC scrubber plans
    South Korean owner to instal EGCS on 18 tankers and LPGCs.
  • Noble Group files Chapter 15 papers as it seeks restructuring
    Debt for equity swap and $800m in new financing form part of plan.
  • Oldendorff ship bashes Japanese bridge
    Water cut off as Erna Oldendorff hits crossing and pipeline near Yanai City.
  • NYK's Ninja to detect potential engine problems
    New software to provide early warnings from combustion chambers.
  • Golden Ocean capesize fights off pirate attack
    Security team exchanges fire in sustained battle with gunmen in skiff off Somalia.
  • BW Group seals long-term charters for two LNG newbuilds
    Pavilion Energy will double its LNG carrying capacity with deal for two MEGI vessels.
  • Dalian Shipbuilding books LNG bunker tanker newbuilding
    Vessel will be deployed at Zhoushan International LNG terminal following delivery in mid-2020.
  • AVIC confirms talks underway over future of yards
    Singapore-listed arm says discussions are on-going, but that no definitive agreements has been made.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • ShaleTech formed to expand energy sector offerings
  • Crowley christens LNG-powered El Coqui
  • Oakland's TraPac terminal open at night for truckers
  • U.S., Argentina hold second trade council meeting
  • E2open acquires INTTRA to streamline information flow
  • IMO helping countries reduce ship, port emissions
  • GlobalTranz's growth remains in high gear
  • Commerce taking hard look at softwood subsidies
  • Cold chain rules OK'd for U.S., Philippines trade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2018
  • FUTURES 5: WTI settles in widest contango since September 2017
    An afternoon increase in oil prices failed to erode the contango structure in US crude futures, and prompt-month NYMEX WTI settled at the widest discount to second-month levels since September 2017
  • Guyana could rub shoulders with oil producing elite
    Guyana is seen as the hottest spot for oil explorers, raising the question as to whether this optimism is based in reality
  • Drilling slowdown likely in final six weeks of the year, but 2019 looks bright: Halliburton CEO
    Upstream operators could wind up the year's activity programs earlier than usual as they prepare for more activity next year
  • European bunker market tightens, supply constraints may linger
    Tight product availability -- particularly for RMG 380 CST bunker fuel -- plagued the Northwest European bunker market last week as tightness from the high sulfur fuel oil market spilled into the bunker market
  • Belgian Oilchart International offers clarification on industrial waste scandal
    Belgian bunker seller Oilchart has published a clarification on its position regarding a judicial investigation amid reports in the Belgian media that the company was linked to sales of industrial waste from Curacao as bunker fuel in Europe
  • IMO must advance heavy fuel oil ban in Arctic shipping: Clean Arctic Alliance
    Discussions regarding impact assessments at MEPC 73 must support progression towards the ban, Prior said.
  • Taiwan's CPC to suspend marine fuel oil supply at Taichung
    An unexpected fuel oil pipeline maintenance has resulted in the suspension of supplies.
  • Hong Kong LSMGO hits new high ahead of Pearl River Delta's sulfur cap in Jan
    "Sinopec's spot offer is high, that's why prices didn't come down," a supplier said.
  • FUTURES: Oil stable amid mild build in US rig data; supply concerns
    "We feel that the market is taking the supply risks too lightly at present and expect oil prices to rise in the coming weeks," Commerzbank analysts said.

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