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BRIEFS

June 25, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate declines 3.2pc to US$834/TEU, off 5.7pc to USWC CMA CGM boosts ASAF service with new rotation 2M Alliance suspends transpacific loop Maersk Line axes services to boost parent group's profits Raised Bayonne Bridge brings higher box volume to NYNJ port Cosco Shipping Lines adds another 14,500 TEU containership to its fleet Hong Kong fears US-China trade war will hurt trade volumes Singapore's OceanMasters geared up to sail towards its centennial Cathay Pacific fears US-China trade war will hit profitable cargo business Lowering of US tax rate drives up FedEx earnings 52pc to US$4.6b Emirates boosts flights to Luanda

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JUNE 24, 2018
AMTOI hosts interactive session on the current trend of logistics in India Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding establishes first-of-its-kind infrastructure in Asia Pacific with the formation of labs in Mumbai & Vizag Five-fold increase in India's cotton shipments to China possible next crop year Cargo share of Major Ports increasing India trying to make Chabahar Port in Iran operational by 2019: Nitin Gadkari Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust celebrates International Day of Yoga Mini Cape coal vessel calls at Kolkata Port's Sagar for the first time PSA's BMCT holds career counselling session for students from local area Cool Chain Association Chairman calls for air cargo community to create its own perishables supply chain standard One year on, impact of GST seen as positive for road logistics sector, says survey Outlook for Indian logistics industry in FY19 Exports from SEZs grow 38 pc in May 2018: EPCES

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Across the open tundra Top-of-the-range vehicle for rotor blade transport Globaltruck to acquire GTD Congestion persisting at port of Felixstowe 295 tank cars for carrying chemicals Schabirosky and Schneider take top slots at Hermes 99 years later Over 700 vehicles joining UPS natural gas fleet Plans finalised for port of Prince Rupert terminal expansion Alpensped reinforces European team Moscow not only a target for football stars Cargo pact between Hong Kong and Paris airports Port throughput remains low key in 2018, says Drewry BMJ joins Logcoop network CCO change at port of Houston New offer for last-minute freight Hannibal doubles connections to Switzerland

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JUNE 22, 2018
Panama moves to tighten China ties Panama Canal gets 50% boost in 2018 LNG transits Pan Ocean, H-Line, and KLC get scrubber finance from KDB HHI closes offshore yard in cost-cutting exercise Anglo-Eastern boss says fitting scrubbers is 'absolutely insane', cites weight, stability issues South Korean ports eye Inter-Korean opportunities

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JUNE 22, 2018
Container shipping lines push for rates increase as capacity begins to tighten Market Insight: could DSV be a target for a forwarder like Damco? Cargolux ready to help, as NCA aircraft may be out of operation until July Logistics sector fears Customs chaos post-Brexit - 'Cargo won't move' Time running out to register for Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme OPEC moves toward raising oil supply to cool prices, as Iran softens stance

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JUNE 22, 2018
Canada taps Davie for three AHTS-conversion medium icebreakers Naval Group and Centrale Nantes print full scale naval propeller blade DFDS sells two ferries to time charterer McQuilling analyzes impact of Libyan risks on tanker demand Captain drank, left bridge unmanned: Vessel ran aground LNG fueled Pasha pair will have TMC compressed air systems ABS publishes DC Power Guide

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JUNE 22, 2018
Opec brings cheer to tanker owners with output hike Outlook for crude tankers' earnings brightens with incremental oil expected to enter the market The Interview: Anselm Gehling German investment group Dr Peters has regained confidence as market conditions improve, and is targeting crude tanker and MPP expansion... Star Bulk shares win approval for Oslo listing Star Bulk shares must be listed no later than August 6, says Oslo exchange Cheer up, the outlook for world trade may only be moderately depressing Let's pin hopes on the EU acting like the grown-ups in the room London Greeks raise orderbook concerns UK-based Greek think tank urges greater R&D spending by industry stakeholders to meet emission reduction goals UK Chamber backs 'customs partnerships' Sir Michael Bibby fears a no-deal scenario with the EU would usher in disaster for the UK economy Cainiao boss says e-commerce can reshape container shipping The head of Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics arm, wants to provide digital solutions to carriers and their partners Prepare for 18 months of devastating uncertainty, Posidonia Roundtable hears Shipping faces a standoff in the year ahead as regulators appear firm in their deadlines while ship owners see them... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Gender balance Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's new weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping... World boxship fleet update: Few new orders, but fleet keeps growing Fleet in balance ahead of likely increase in scrapping over next two years British heavylift exports face Brexit barrier if Airbus flies the coop 'No Deal' scenario directly threatens Airbus' future in the UK The path ahead for the Cosco-OOIL merger The biggest puzzle is that CFIUS's concerns remain vague per se. 'The US side have not articulated what exactly their... Morocco modernises grain terminals to support imports The North African country is upgrading its infrastructure with increased private sector involvement in financing and operations Alafouzos family launch tanker fundraiser in Norway It is not just a play on the recovery of the tanker market, but also a play on the IMO... Noble agrees $100m trade financing facility The investor consortium will in exchange get bonds offered by Noble as part of its restructuring Libyan turmoil hits Mediterranean aframax rates Cross-Mediterranean aframax earnings have already fallen into negative territory, hitting minus $223 per day on Thursday Rotterdam's new barge shuttle helps cut congestion New terminal connection adds 30% to barged container volumes Daily Briefing Return of ship financiers comes at a price \| Bullish bulker owners unfazed by trade wars \| IMO 2020 to... TEN to offer $155m in preferred shares Funds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include vessel acquisitions, strategic investments and preferred share redemptions Torm opts to install scrubbers on 13 newbuildings Decision is unusual because few product tanker owners have chosen scrubbers as a post-2020 sulphur-cap solution

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JUNE 22, 2018
2M trans-Pac service cut underscores overcapacity, reliability decline Truck sector benefiting the most from India's tax reform Tariffs or not, Brazil's ag export uptrend to continue Port directors: BCOs face brighter future in new Southeast US chassis pool Tariffs exacerbate long-running US ag export woes Rotterdam barge delays persist despite easing measures

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JUNE 22, 2018
Profit jump at Oslo's Infinity Shipbroker result defies tanker market slump Tsakos eyes up to $155m in preferred offering Latest in line of preferred share offerings aims to top tanks ahead of newest aframax project. AHTS rates set to jump as Norway sells out All 11 working anchor-handlers tied up on spot jobs on Friday. Murmansk ship auction off as owner pays up Court sale of general cargo vessel called off in South Africa. Transmed Shipping buys third bulker from Noble Group Sale completes Singapore-listed firm's exit from kamsarmax ownership. Braemar drafts interim chief financial officer Appointment comes as London-listed firm says S&P and finance arms enjoyed strong start to fiscal year. DFDS offloads chartered-out ro-paxes Ukrainian owner Ukrferry buys veteran vessels it has been operating in the Black Sea. 'Absolute disaster' warning on Brexit from Bibby Head of UK shipowners publicly warns government minister that 'time is running out' for a smooth EU exit Lauterjung orders double in Poland German owner linked to deal for two cargoships at Szczecin yard. Saade welcomes French PM on board French pair to board boxship as part of official visit to China. New shipping loan scheme to support Norwegian yards Eksportkreditt Norge has launched a new fund to support shipowners ordering at Norwegian shipyards. The Government says ferries, fishing vessels, well boats and short sea vessels are all covered under the new offering. Torbjorn Roe Isaksen, Minister of Food, said: "This is a relevant and accurate measure that will lead to increased activity in Norwegian shipyards and to our expertise and workpla HFW to advise Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Law firm takes on work for London charitable organisation. Tanker tonic on the way from Opec Tanker owners are set for a boost from Opec after the world's leading oil producers agreed to turn up the taps. Tanker fixtures slump as Venezuela plight worsens The cartel has overcome opposition from Iran and will raise output by about one million barrels per day. Saudi Arabia and Russia have been pushing for the increase but a hard meeting was expected today after Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Morten Hoegh takes chair at Gard Deputy steps up at P&I club as Bengt Hermelin steps down. Smoke levels reduced on SSL Kolkata But salvors hampered by bad weather off India. Verhoeven offers fresh look at life in Antwerp A decades long love affair with Antwerp has lead former head of the European Community Shipowners' Associations and now managing director of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, Patrick Verhoeven, to write a book about its port. Harbour Life, now available in English, documents the full gamut of life at the Port of Antwerp, which Verhoeven first became interested in as a 16-year-ol Hyundai Heavy closing offshore yard as orders run dry Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to suspend operations at its offshore yard when it completes its final live contracts in the coming months. The world's largest shipbuilder says the offshore facility in Ulsan will finish up its final contracted business in July and August. Korea Line Corp confirms Hyundai VLCC order Kang Hwan-goo, president and chief executive of Hyundai Heavy Industries, says o YZJ spends $9m on composites company Chinese yard group takes stake in fibre glass plastics maker Suzhou Jiumei. Noble secures $100m in financing from investors Trader says funds allow more flexibility to expand its trade flows, particularly in LNG. Silversea's Lefebvre: we would only have sold to RCCL Owner of cruise line says the company was never up for sale, but US rival was the only suitable partner. Conbulk takes over Atlantska bulker Greek manager operating Maple Glory after redelivery by Croatian company. EU investigates Qatar's long-term LNG deals European body to check if there are problematic territorial restriction clauses in contracts. Fourteen robbers target tanker off Malaysia Perpetrators later arrested by police along with two suspected masterminds based in Batam.

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JUNE 22, 2018
Ship collision video hits YouTube Video of a bulk carrier hitting the stern of a containership berthed at the Port of Kaohsiung hit YouTube this week. Pyae Phyo Thant is cr... Council: Commerce should find way to revive Ex-Im The Commerce Department Trade Finance Advisory Committee (TFAC) on Thursday approved a recommendation for the Commerce secretary to work wi... U.K. logistics industry sounds Brexit alarm Britain's Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the logistics industry needs urgent assistance and guidance from government if delayed s... Study will look at expanding N.Y.-N.J. rail barge service The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has signed a contract for an environmental study to compare the environmental pros and cons... FedEx shares drop despite earnings growth FedEx Corp. stock is taking a beating on Wall Street despite a strong earnings beat for thefourth quarter of the company's fiscal 2018 year... U.S. duties for South Korean roller bearings roll on The Commerce Department said based on the results of its antidumping duty investigation that it will continue collecting dumping duties on ... Canada changing where cars are imported Canada's Minister of Transport Marc Garneau on Wednesday announced an investment of more than C$6.3 million (U.S. $4.7 million) for a proje... UPS, Teamsters agree on contract terms UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement on terms for a new five-year contract, according to s... Trump pushing private USPS, air traffic control President Donald Trump is looking to privatize the United States Postal Service and spin off air traffic control functions from the Federal...

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JUNE 22, 2018
Brent/WTI narrows sharply in wake of OPEC output deal The oil complex surged Thursday, taking many in the oil world by surprise after OPEC and its 10 non-OPEC partners put aside political differences and agreed to adhere to 100% of their production cuts Australian energy IPO helps Vitol build cash pile in tough trading environment Vitol plans to raise up to A$3.1 billion ($2.3 billion) from the listing of Viva Energy on the Australian Stock Exchange by mid-July. PAJ CHIEF SAYS US TARGETS TO BRING DOWN IRANIAN OIL EXPORTS TO ZERO Refiners' purchases of Iranian oil imports in August could be "the last" without securing the US sanctions waiver. FUTURES: Crude rises ahead of OPEC meet, market divided on outcome Falih said that the increment on crude oil production will take time and that the extra production will not flood the market. US university, navy developing ship coating to reduce bunker fuel consumption If friction drag is reduced, vessels would consume less fuel and enjoy a greater range of operations, ONR said. INTERVIEW: Viswa sees jump in scrubber inquiries, plans more services ahead of IMO rule At least 60% of the current ships expected to opt for scrubbers by 2022, Dr. Vis said. Exeno Yamamizu, Fearnleys become first ship broking firms to join SEA\LNG The momentum behind LNG bunkering has been positive, particularly in the last 18 months, Keller said. Brent crude CFD market weakens amid OPEC-driven volatility BFOE offers continued to outweigh demand at the prompt this week, as buying interest in the MOC was mostly focused around cargoes loading during H2July. Libyan forces recapture Ras Lanuf oil terminal, move on Es Sider NOC did not indicate when it might lift its force majeure declaration on loadings from the two terminals. China to suspend detailed customs data release for May amid trade tensions: source Suspension indicates US-China trade tensions remain high, with potential for further escalation in coming months.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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