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February 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 1.2pc to US$916/TEU, off 4.9pc to USWC
  • Recyclable waste exporters face hard times after China enforces ban
  • Colombo transshipments up 20pc to 436,303 TEU, overall cargo up 16.4pc
  • Shell vessel serves Rotterdam's new LNG bunkering facility
  • Potential to use mega ship sparks China-India service upgrades
  • Growth in Asia-US Gulf trade prompts calls for extra services
  • South Korea charges US Commerce Department with unfair trade practices
  • Maersk sets sights on carving out its own niche landside
  • Maersk-owned APMT Pipivav docks Maersk's intra-Asia 9,662-TEU ship
  • Bangladesh to 'fast-track' Bay Container Terminal project
  • CEVA 2017 profit up 7.6pc to US$154 million as revenues rise 2.8pc
  • Valencia port handles 4.8 million TEU, up 2pc in 2017
  • CMA CGM unveils unique liquid transportation system at Berlin fair
  • Intermodal Asia comes to Shanghai World Expo on March 20-21
  • Australia thanks Israel for thwarting Etihad bombing attack
  • IAG Cargo 2017 revenues increase 8pc to US$1.32 billion
  • Shanghai Pudong to top Hong Kong as busiest passenger airport
  • BIFA backs NIC report clamouring for action on Heathrow's third runway

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
  • CMA CGM enhances its offerings in Nepal
  • Hamburg Süd gets more than 8,000 new containers
  • Makeeia Shipping Services announces maiden service from Kandla to Umm Qasr
  • The outlook for container shipping in 2018: An analysis
  • World's first LNG-fuelled bulk carrier delivered
  • APM Terminals Pipavav adds new "Cl1" Far East service
  • Sanjay Bhatia takes charge as Chairman, Deendayal Port Trust
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • American Airlines Cargo named International Carrier of the Year by Airforwarders Association
  • PIL, PSA & IBM conclude successful blockchain trial from Chongqing to Singapore via Southern Transport Corridor

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eyes on the Atlantic
  • 2018 spend in Texas focuses on maintenance
  • New spare parts centre for Krone
  • Port of New Orleans extends commissioner board
  • Thrilling times for Atlas Air
  • New EEX service from APL
  • Rail reconstruction progressing on Taman Peninsula
  • Centennial celebration for Auto AG Group
  • New CEO for Miami-Dade's aviation department
  • MSC unites Haropa and Africa with new service
  • Intermodal Linz - Koper connection launched
  • Kale and Cargonaut to create digital corridor
  • Heppner acquires 40% of Eurobeta
  • Top brass reshuffle at ADP
  • Box volume upswing continues in 2018, says RWI
  • Dnata improves fleet equipment in Australia
  • New train connects Romania and Germany

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • Wisdom Marine confirms two Kamsarmax orders at JMU
  • Dry bulk orders are 'killing' the market
  • Djibouti terminates DP World port concession
  • ITF and maritime employers agree on new wage framework
  • Indonesia delays cabotage plans
  • China, North Korea trade plunges as sanctions bite
  • German ship mortgage lender OVB outlines growth plans
  • PIL, PSA, IBM conclude blockchain trial along China-SEA route
  • Finnish shipyards rising from the ashes

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • CEVA Logistics is well-positioned to deliver 2018 targets, says CEO
  • 'Drastic' rate drops on Transpacific bode badly for carriers ahead of negotiation season
  • IAG Cargo annual revenues beat the €1bn mark, as airlines reap the rewards of the capacity crunch
  • Sea freight becomes more realistic option for fragile fruit, as new packaging extends shelf life
  • 'Eye-opening' white paper reveals critical issues in US Customs' automated environment

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • Algoma Innovator heads for Canada
  • Tanker repels pirate attack 160 miles off Somali coast
  • Seventy-four year old tugboat sinks under tow
  • Thome adds waste management to performance monitoring software
  • VIDEO: NASSCO delivers ESB 4

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • International Group pool will pick up Sanchi P&I tab
    Condensates not covered by CLC, Bardot confirms
  • US targets owners and ships in fresh North Korea sanctions package
    Trump says measures targeting more than 50 ships and maritime transport companies are the 'largest-ever' set of sanctions against North...
  • Augustea-Oceanbulk bid for Bottiglieri was 'invited and supported' by the banks
    Joint venture formed by Augustea Holdings and Oceanbulk Maritime to bid for Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione tells Lloyd's List it...
  • Is piracy in the Gulf of Guinea here to stay?
    Lack of international military force as an option means this is largely a national affair
  • Tanker targeted off Somali coast
    Dryad security analyst warns assailants may have been fishers protecting equipment
  • Record US crude exports offer tanker owners small respite
    LOOP aids 2m bpd exports from the US but tanker sentiment is shadowed by Opec cut and newbuildings
  • Sanchi disaster: Marine insurers will count the cost
    However, the final bill will not be known for some time, experts say
  • Maersk bets the farm on container transport logistics strategy
    Danish carrier wants to become a full-service transport operator, but will its vision pay off?
  • Is MSC set to be the big winner from Maersk's plan to become a global integrator?
    MSC could have the most to gain over the next few years from Maersk's grand plan to re-shape the future
  • J. Lauritzen sees challenging year ahead after $45m loss for 2017
    Dry Bulk Tankers and Gas Finance
  • Onboard guards exchange gunfire with attackers during Nigeria piracy attempt
    More attacks should be expected while pirate group is still at large, warns security expert
  • Ocean freight rates stable on major east-west trades
    Spot prices flat as lunar new year holiday period begins, with Asia-Europe prices up slightly compared with 2017 and transpacific...
  • The Interview: Jan Dieleman
    Cargill shipping boss is a strong supporter of the new low-sulphur regulations, but he worries that soft penalties will lead...
  • Ferry explodes in Mexico injuring passengers
    Cause of the explosion is unclear
  • Indonesia postpones law to control who can ship coal
    The trade ministry has been given six months to a year to revise the regulation
  • DP World accuses Djibouti of illegally seizing Doraleh port
    Company says seizure of terminal 'is the culmination the government's campaign to force the DP World to renegotiate the terms...
  • DSME workers protest executive's 'insensitive' text after fatal accident
    Executive subsequently apologised for his actions
  • Containership demand growth enough to improve market fundamentals
    Overall demand growth however likely to be weaker than in 2017, says BIMCO
  • US set to impose fresh sanctions on North Korea
    Trump administration to unveil biggest set of sanctions against the rogue state to date, Reuters reports
  • Korea's shipping blockchain consortium gets more members
    The number of members has jumped to 38 from 15 last May
  • Shipping Corporation of India signs MoU with Petronet LNG
    Agreement aims to combine expertise of both companies to explore, build and develop LNG infrastructure near the Indian coast, SCI...
  • StealthGas adopts wait and see strategy in disposal of older tonnage
    Gas carrier firm in no rush to replace older ships after taking delivery of newbuildings over the past three years
  • PIL, PSA and IBM complete blockchain trial
    Proof of concept for the blockchain-based supply chain platform was tested between August to December last year
  • Tanker thwarts armed attack off Nigeria
    Pirates armed with AK-47s made seven efforts to board vessel and fired at it
  • Oil majors expect compliant marine fuels produced from residuals as post-2020 choice
    "It will not be a distillates' world," says ExxonMobil official

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • As US truck capacity tightens, reefer shippers board the rails
  • New intra-Asia calls put APM Terminals Pipavav back on growth track
  • US recyclable exporters find new markets after China ban
  • Tight air cargo capacity challenges Seattle crab exporters
  • Tight US transport capacity speeding up digitization
  • NY-NJ terminal upgrade's goal is 25 percent turn time reduction

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • Analyst slams Aegean Marine for HEC buy
    Stifel analyst Ben Nolan calls Jonathan McIlroy-led bunker supplier's acquisition of Hellenic Environmental Centers 'indefensible' and 'cronyism'.
  • US warns against deceptive North Korean shipping tactics
    Federal agencies have sent out an advisory alerting the global shipping industry of the rogue nation's use of vessels to evade UN sanctions.
  • US blocking Wilh Wilhelmsen's Drew deal
    US is now the second front in Wilhelmsen's fight to consolidate marine chemicals market.
  • Three BP Shipping tankers set for sale
    Oil major said to be on verge of $36m sale of medium range vessels.
  • Crew rescued from Vietnamese cargoship
    Hoa Phuong vessel had got into difficulty off Ha Tinh province.
  • Krasnoye Sormovo appoints new boss
    Russian yard promotes Mikhail Pershin to acting director general.
  • Now profitable RBS continues to carry shipping provisions
    Royal Bank of Scotland took additional provisions on its rapidly shrinking shipping business during 2017, its annual report reveals. Berenberg buys $300m loans from Commerzbank A £168m ($235m) charge for the year was lower than the £394m carried in 2016, when the bank's shipping book was much larger. The bank's annual report, which announced the lender's first profit in 10 years, showed RBS sti
  • Oil from Sanchi hits Japan
    Coast guard says matter found on islands highly likely to be from sunken suezmax.
  • Clarksons Platou Securities tips VLCC newbuilding price rise
    Rising newbuilding prices are positive for the tanker market with the cost of a new VLCC set to climb further, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Sinokor locks away four VLCC newbuildings to GS Caltex Analyst Frode Morkedal says newbuildings are inching up across the board with the rise in crude tankers contrary to the weak freight market. "It's more a function of recent reductions to yard capac
  • Turkish warships 'threaten to sink drillship'
    Eni vessel at centre of row over Cypriot field.
  • Somali pirates shoot at Leopard tanker
    Suspected Somali pirates have exchanged fire with an armed security team onboard a Leopard Tankers ship in what is believed to be the first incident in the region this year. Shots were fired from pirates in three skiffs at the 50,000-dwt Leopard Sun (built 2013) last night 165 nautical miles from the Somalian town of Hobyo. A security team onboard the tanker, owned by the Vitol and Grindrod join
  • Eimskip pushes up profit in fourth quarter
    Icelandic container line also enjoys higher revenue.
  • J Lauritzen books a loss in 'year of transition'
    Danish owner has laid foundations for better performance but profit is out of reach in 2018, chief executive says.
  • Wisdom Marine continues bulker order push
    JMU is the latest Japanese yard to scoop newbuildings from Taiwanese owner.
  • Sovcomflot scrapping trio of aframax tankers
    Russian owner set to collect over $20m from demolition of millennial tankers.
  • Dof loses $108m in fourth quarter
    Norwegian owner hit by higher costs in final three months.
  • Indonesia postpones coal cabotage plan
    Foreign bulker owners breathe sigh of relief for now.
  • Subsea 7 and Schlumberger forming joint venture
    Norwegian owner and US giant in talks to build on 2015 subsea alliance.
  • Sealink cuts losses, but still remains in the red
    Malaysian offshore vessel shipbuilder and operator says market is improving despite loss.
  • SembCorp Marine set to remain independent
    Majority shareholder says it will continue to support company "through the cycle".
  • Thoresen offloads bulker for further trading
    Thai owner clears out older tonnage just days after bringing in more modern vessel

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • Djibouti government seizes container terminal
    DP World said the Djibouti government on Friday illegally seized control of its Doraleh Container Terminal. The Dubai-based terminal opera...
  • Trade community wants answers on impending alcohol excise tax cuts
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has yet to implement alcohol excise tax cuts mandated through recently enacted national tax reform...
  • Executive Moves: ITS Logistics and Port NOLA
    Third-party provider ITS Logistics has promoted Jamie Lawson to the role of chief financial officer. Lawson joined ITS Logistics in 2014 a...
  • IAG Cargo grows volumes, revenues in 2017
    IAG Cargo, the airfreight division of International Airlines Group, saw its commercial revenues rise 8 percent to 1.08 billion euros (U.S. ...
  • UPS taps Workhorse for electric trucks
    UPS Inc. has placed an order with transport technology and equipment maker Workhorse Group Inc. for 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks. T...
  • U.S. adds shipping companies to North Korean sanctions
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday added another 27 shipping companies, along with 28 vessels, to ...
  • Agility's earnings rise on higher revenues in 2017
    Agility's net profits for the full year in 2017 jumped 16 percent to 68.5 million Kuwaiti dinars (U.S. $227.8 million) compared with the pr...
  • APHIS opens Vietnam field office
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has opened a new office in Hanoi, Vietnam, t...
  • DHL expands Brussels hub
    DHL Express has opened a new cargo processing facility at Brussels Airport, which will nearly quadruple its handling capacity to 42,000 shi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
  • US Treasury unveils new sanctions on North Korea trade
    The US Department of the Treasury unveiled sanctions Friday aimed at the illegal trade of petroleum products, coal, and other goods with North Korea.
  • Oil rebound gathers steam lifting ICE Brent above $67/b
    ICE April Brent rose 92 cents Friday to settle at $67.31/b Friday, as the oil complex has made a V-shaped recovery this month buoyed by tightening US crude stocks and stability in equity markets.
  • India vies for Saudi participation in its oil sector
    India has invited Saudi Arabia to participate in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) program, Indian oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Friday during a visit by his Saudi counterpart Khalid al-Falih, according to a statement from the Indian petroleum ministry.
  • Libya's Elephant oil field shuts down due to protests
    Libya's 90,000 b/d Elephant oil field has been shut since early Friday due to protests by local tribes and guards, sources said.
  • No spot bunker availability at Durban amid unplanned Sapref maintenance
    Bunker fuel at Durban, South Africa, was tight Friday as the effects of local maintenance began to bite, with no 180 CST fuel oil available for spot sales at the port, market sources said.
  • FEATURE: Refiners tease plans for 2020 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels
    "It will not be a distillate world going forward, as some have said. There's still going to be a lot of residual fuel oil in what ships are using."
  • US' World Fuel Services bunker sales fall about 16% in 2017
    US-based World Fuel Services' marine fuel sales for 2017 fell by about 16% year on year to 26.5 million mt, the company said late Thursday.
  • Taiwan's CPC limits bunker fuel supply at Hualien for pipeline repairs
    Taiwan's state-owned refiner CPC issued an alert late Friday saying it will only be able to supply bunker fuel at Hualien port by tank truck, and not by its pipeline, due to a potential pipeline leakage caused by the recent earthquake that hit Taiwan on February 6.
  • ExxonMobil plans to announce new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels in late 2018 or early 2019
    ExxonMobil plans to announce its new grades of 0.5% bunker fuels for use in 2020 after global marine fuel sulfur limits are cut, either late this year or early next year, the company said Thursday.
  • BP announces new 0.5% sulfur marine fuels for 2020
    In a private meeting with shipowners in London Monday, the company demonstrated two fuels set to be available in Northwest Europe.
  • FUTURES: Crude fairly stable, market awaits fresh cues
    Crude oil prices failed to continue their bullish streak this morning, as the market had already reacted to it last night, Avtar Sandu, senior commodities manager at Phillip Futures, said.
  • Iraq wants to produce 2 million b/d of refined products by 2022
    Iraq has signed an initial agreement with Kuwait's al-Afraj company to coordinate on projects, including a refinery in India.
  • TANKERS: Absence of seasonal freight spike hit Teekay bottom line
    The company wuld consider further sale and leasebacks for the company's fleet as the market remains weak.

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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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