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BRIEFS

February 26, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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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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

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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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