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BRIEFS
April 26, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Vancouver mega terminal blocked by sandpiper migration concerns
  • Canadian Pacific's unions: strike 'inevitable' - truce does not mean peace
  • S'pore's heavy lifting AAL beefs up its European operation
  • S'pore dredging at Temasek Fairway and Sultan Shoal Lighthouse
  • Trieste box growth thanks to rail links to Central, Eastern Europe
  • ATA chairman itemises good US tax cuts have done for trucking
  • Female docker in coma after fall from lofty waterfront cabin in Sydney
  • Greencarrier offers FCL-LCL sustainable short sea solutions
  • Hutch UK chief sees growing interest in Thamesport's short sea
  • Cape Town seizes 57 Uber cars to molify metered taxi protest
  • Arab Academy's (AASTMT) maritime programme taught in Greece
  • Facing constraints, Canada is shipping oil one truckload at a time
  • North American rail freight up 4.3pc first week in April
  • Hactl wins Grand Award for its efforts to recycle company waste
  • Derivative makes come back - this time as air cargo future rates
  • Agility provides SME online platform to fill all shipment forms

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • AI, blockchain, data analytics seen disrupting shipping in future
  • Baltic Exchange & Freightos to launch global container freight index
  • China's 24 Hour Advance Manifest Regulation Update - GACC Announcement No. 56 [2017]
  • Compensation regime for hazardous & noxious cargoes a step closer, says IMO
  • GAC Dubai wins FMCG Supply Chain of the Year award again
  • MOL expands its NVOCC business with unified brand MOL Worldwide Logistics
  • Singapore launches enhanced technical cooperation & training package for IMO & its member states
  • Transworld Group Singapore celebrates 'Springing onto the 20th Year'
  • Dhamra port commences handling steel
  • Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon carry more cargo in March
  • E-commerce seen as opportunity for freight forwarding & logistics industry
  • Express rail service from UK to China launched
  • Cabinet approves long-term agreements for supply of iron ore to Japan & South Korea through MMTC
  • Camp for EODC cases

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Many roads lead to Rome, Venice...
  • Egypt to double capacity on Cairo-Benha route
  • Imperial Logistics delivering tools for Airbus
  • Reinforcing intermodal hinterland traffic
  • Grimaldi honoured in North America
  • Freightos and Baltic Exchange work on indices
  • AEI converting aircraft for TSM
  • Special livery to celebrate 60th anniversary
  • Freja opening up in Ålesund
  • Russian and German railfreight carriers cooperate
  • Charlene Thomas takes over UPS west region
  • PNA invests in innovative locks solution
  • More blocktrains on Eurasian route
  • Time:Matters on a roll in 2017
  • RWI's container index shows slight decrease
  • CEIV for Fraport's expertise in pharma ramp handling
  • Fedex Freight searching for new CEO

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • INTTRA to launch rates management pilot
  • Owners claim reports of tankers' hijacking in Yemen are false
  • KOTC orders four MR product tankers
  • Baltic Exchange keeps up with the times
  • Shipowners urged to address cyber protection
  • Euronav sinks to first quarter loss as difficult market conditions prevail
  • Product tanker market recovery to come this year, Concordia insists
  • Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch collaborative container index
  • Nanjing Shenghang grows profit by a quarter in 2017
  • KOTC books MR tanker quartet at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • London Metal Exchange, Baltic Exchange update modernisation plans
  • Sumitomo to finance Yinson's FPSO projects
  • Singapore's terminals aim to stay ahead of the rest
  • Singapore bunker prices up as supply tightens
  • Shipping bad debt bank cuts losses
  • Tanker all-clear in Pakistan, but prices down without competition

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Baltic Exchange teams with Freightos to launch new freight index
  • Bigger ships and bigger ports an opening for 3PLs to revolutionise supply chains
  • Praise for 'dedicated' Cargolux staff as carrier profits hit new heights
  • Night deliveries set to take off as 24hr shopping online breeds a 'vampire economy'
  • Analysis: Logistics M&A activity shaping up to be a big deal in Q2
  • Freight costs weighing on earnings at consumer goods makers
  • Tariff dodgers stand to profit from US-China trade dispute

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Ingalls promotes Eric Crooker to VP of contracts and pricing
  • Statue Cruises honored with Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award
  • Glosten names Morgan Fanberg as President
  • Maersk to trial Sea Machines AI based situational awareness technology
  • Navy takes HM&E delivery of DDG 1001
  • Keppel on track to deliver South East Asia's first LNG fueled tug
  • Digitalization drives shipowner demand for higher bandwidth

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • KfW IPEX to incorporate Hong Kong Convention scrapping rules into loan agreements
    Move makes the bank the first German organisation to sign up to Responsible Ship Recycling Standards initiatives
  • Norwegian shipping looking good for top line growth
    Association chief Solberg calls peak lay-up
  • Shipping could face low-sulphur fuel oil shortfall
    While the shipping community is relying on refiners to supply the required amounts of low sulphur fuel oil, there may...
  • Fix the basics, then digitalise
    Fine words and aspirations will not solve most of shipping's problems
  • Make investment in UK ports easier, says new BPA head
    Alec Don warns British ports to move on from Brexit and capitalise on the UK's departure from the EU by...
  • SMW: Baltic Exchange launches global box freight index
    Baltic chief Mark Jackson believes FBX would give a trusted insight to the global container shipping industry
  • Scorpio Tankers plans $334m financing deals to improve liquidity
    Update: While weak earnings from its long range vessels pushed the world's largest product carrier into deeper losses, company executives...
  • Improving load factors could trigger Asia-Europe rate revival
    Asia-northern Europe and Asia-Mediterranean utilisation will climb to around 96% and 87% respectively in the second quarter
  • SMW: IUMI warns digitalisation will cut out insurance middleman
    Similar worries have been voiced in other sectors such as dry bulk
  • SMW: Wärtsilä partners with MPA Singapore on maritime tech
    Partnership will build on Wärtsilä technology platform to streamline port operations and reduce vessel waiting times at ports
  • SMW: Hype around blockchain fails to impress
    Fears aired that an open, distributed ledger used to record everything would let far too much data fall into the...
  • Euronav suffers in 'difficult and challenging freight market'
    Tanker giant retains large liquidity having secured financing deals to ride out the downturn
  • CMA CGM's planned CEVA investment raises questions
    Loss-making 3PL remains unprofitable and there is 'significant uncertainty' over IPO valuation, Alphaliner analysts warn
  • Nakilat first quarter profit up 13% amid LNG upturn
    The most recent strategic alliance further strengthens Nakilat's fleet to a total of 69 vessels
  • SMW: Marine insurers wary of big ships after Maersk Honam
    Maersk Honam was carrying 7,860 containers at the time of the fire
  • SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities
    Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon
  • SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief
    But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche
  • EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia
    In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings...
  • SMW: ONE sets out its digitalisation priorities
    Applying blockchain to shipping brings with it a challenge over standardisation, warns Jeremy Nixon
  • SMW: Increasing liquidity set to transform LNG market, says Trafigura chief
    But there will be a cycle again for long-term time charters once US production increases, warns Hadi Hallouche
  • EEX plans iron ore, coking coal and LNG futures in Asia
    In an exclusive interview with Lloyd's List, EEX board member Egbert Laege says it is looking to add more offerings...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • LA-LB truck turn times, container dwell times continue to decline
  • Building boom not likely to ease NY-NJ warehouse rate pressure
  • Chittagong acts to ensure quicker delivery of LCL cargo
  • China waste import ban hits Kuehne + Nagel's first-quarter volume
  • Despite overall volume growth, Mundra's rail share still declining

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • Goldilocks takes legal action against Noble
    Abu Dhabi-based investment fund files injunction to restrain convening of annual general meeting.
  • Ballast water treatment group formed
    Ballast Water Equipment Manufacturers' Association elects board at first annual meeting.
  • Early equity helped Scorpio's new deals
    Further raises not contemplated as Scorpio Tankers looks to have plenty of firepower from banks, sale-leaseback partners.
  • Subsea 7 sights still set on McDermott deal
    Kristian Siem-backed company is still looking to buy US oil and gas contractor for $2bn despite the proposed merger turning hostile.
  • Kollakis tipped to turn attention to ultramax newbuildings
    Greek owner said to be eyeing up to six ultramaxes at Chinese shipyard.
  • John Fredriksen fills up with Avance Gas stock
    Shipowner snaps up shares in VLGC specialist after yesterday's crash.
  • Scorpio Tankers stock soars as liquidity fears vanish
    New funding and upgrade from DNB Markets provide tailwinds for share price.
  • Ever Judger seized over fatal fire
    Bulker held by Indonesian police as part of blaze probe.
  • FWN Rapide crew reported safe
    ForestWave says all 11 seafarers are 'alive and together'.
  • VIDEO: Bulk carrier runs into pier in Argentina
    All workers are reported safe but San Lorenzo port sustains heavy damage, according to source.
  • Euronav bags ULCC and eyes further consolidation
    Paddy Rodgers says Gener8 Maritime swoop not the end of growth ambitions.
  • Klaveness pool result outstrips Nasdaq index
    Norwegian bulker owner hails effect of 'correct' fleet positioning and data analysis.
  • Baltic hails first boxship benchmark
    London exchange launches independent index with freight platform Freightos.
  • Houthis 'could destroy' 17 tankers detained in Yemen
    Greek owners like Eurotank and Evalend feature heavily on list of ships approved for imports by Saudi Arabia but seized by rebel militia.
  • Scorpio Tankers set for $334m liquidity boost
    New York-listed shipowner lines up financing package to address liquidity questions.
  • S&P backs CMA CGM in less volatile sector
    Boxship consolidation means more stable earnings for French line, agency says.
  • KOTC takes spending to $470m with Mipo MR order
    Kuwaiti owner adds to VLGC and VLCC deals with four new tankers in Korea.
  • KfW signs up for green recycling financing
    German bank to include eco-scrapping clauses in loan contracts.
  • Prime partner taking 17% slice of FSL Trust
    Singapore tanker owner also lines up new loans worth $90m.
  • Bangladesh joins LNG import club with FSRU
    State energy company Petrobangla receives Qatari commissioning cargo onboard Excelerate Energy FSRU
  • Euronav banks fresh loans as Gener8 deal nears conclusion
    New financing unveiled alongside quarterly loss and cautious market read.
  • Third time lucky for Liberty in ABG bidding?
    Steel group is once again the only potential buyer of bankrupt Indian shipyard.
  • Mikaelsen re-emerges as DeepOcean CEO
    Ex-Subsea 7 executive takes top job at subsea vessel owner.
  • Nordea slashes loan losses in first quarter
    Bank says shipping risks reduced as credit quality stronger than at any point since 2007.
  • Vitol funding fuel made from recycled plastic
    Trader and owner teams with Quantafuel for new eco-refinery venture.
  • Petronas delivers first LNG cargo to S-Oil
    Malaysian oil giant kicks off 15-year SPA with initial shipment aboard Puteri Zamrud Satu.
  • Nakilat makes strong start to 2018 on fleet growth
    Expanded links with Angelicoussis plus operational and cost efficiencies help drive up profit.
  • VLCC and LNG surge boosts Hyundai Samho
    But Hyundai Heavy reports just a single gas carrier order in March as sister yard steals the limelight again.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • CDL examiner pleads guilty to faking tests
    Over a three-year period, the examiner provided some 75 individuals with paperwork that falsely stated they had passed the CDL road skills ...
  • Grand jury indicts Rhode Island trucking companies, owners
    The owners of the scrap metal haulers allegedly directed employees to falsify driver vehicle inspection reports....
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index dips 1.1 percent in March
    Compared with March 2017, the seasonally adjusted index climbed 6.3 percent, which was below February's 7.7 percent year-over-year gain but...
  • Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service
    Consignments destined for China are consolidated through the company's nationwide hub and spoke trunking operations and then loaded at its ...
  • Oakland fruit, vegetable cargo up 36 percent from 2013
    About $6.1 billion worth of containerized fruit and veggie shipments moved through the Port of Oakland in 2017. The volume equaled 135,000 ...
  • PSA, CrimsonLogic unveil platform for shippers, 3PLs
    The new trade platform will allow shippers and their 3PLs to manage and monitor the physical, regulatory and financial flow of goods passin...
  • Ports look for ways to collect, allocate tax funds
    As House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ranking member Pete DeFazio, D-Ore., said he was "hopeful" for passage of pending legi...
  • XPO nets former Amazon exec
    XPO Logistics Inc. has promoted Chief Operating Officer Troy Cooper to the newly created position of president. Cooper will be succeeded b...
  • OOCL teams up with Microsoft on AI development
    Hong Kong-based ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is teaming up with Microsoft's research arm in the Asia Pacific re...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2018
  • US crude stocks build as imports rise, refinery demand drops
    US crude stocks saw a surprise build last week, despite record-high exports, while gasoline and distillate inventories were mixed, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Crude inches higher despite unexpected stock build
    Crude futures rose slightly Wednesday as weekly US data showed that crude stocks remain at a deficit to the five-year average, even though inventories saw a surprise build last week.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC stocks fall despite highest production since 2016
    US Gulf Coast residual fuel oil stocks for the week ended Friday fell from the previous week despite a sharp increase in production, Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • European fuel oil to find support from dearth of on-spec bunkers in Singapore
    The Northwest European fuel oil market could experience a boost in demand from Singapore where a lack of cutter stock in Asia used to blend down high viscosity product has led to a lack of on-spec marine bunker fuel.
  • Algeciras bunker fuel at premium to Gibraltar on barge shortage
    Bunker fuel at Algeciras was at a premium to Gibraltar Tuesday due to tight product availability and limited barges at the Spanish port, sources said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • INTERVIEW: Environmental rules, technology widen prospects for ship managers - Wilhelmsen Ship Management CEO
    Due to the high costs of retrofitting ships with scrubbers, only about 2,000 ships will be equipped with them by 2020, estimated Schou.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential at 11-month high amid tight supply
    Singapore's commercial stockpile of residues fell 8.89% in the week ended April 18 to 17.941 million barrels.
  • Phillips 66, Andeavor to build 700,000 b/d West Texas oil pipeline
    The pipeline is targeted to be placed into service by late 2019.
  • REFINERY MARGIN TRACKER: European margins slip but US crude imports still strong
    Increased crude demand is raising supply costs faster than gasoline and diesel prices.
  • High oil prices would backfire for producers: BP's chief economist
    Dale said higher oil prices would dampen the global economy which is currently "showing good signs of strength."

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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
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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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