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BRIEFS
April 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • K+N quarterly profit up 12.9pc to US$239.9 million, sales up 13.1pc
  • Thousandth IAG Cargo HK-Stansted flight since 2014 this week
  • Optimism abounds transpac rates will enjoy peak season rebound
  • Cause of 4-fatality fire on a Maersk 15,262-TEUer still unknown
  • China has to take actions to prevent trade war: Canada
  • Poor growth expected for Westports after strong prior year
  • Georgia ports are off to flying start with box volume up 9pc in current fiscal year
  • New data required for OOCL delivered imports into Nhava Sheva
  • Carrier consolidation cure and cause of rate volatility: SeaIntel
  • 'Blockchain to revolutionise shipping, send world trade soaring'
  • DHL, IBM study on AI points to cost savings and wide-ranging apps
  • China's Uber for trucks is said to have raised US$1.9 billion
  • Penitent United Airlines CEO skips bonus, chairman steps down
  • Weakening demand growth marks trend in European air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • APL bags ship operator award
  • Bulk carrier incident off Navlakhi port
  • Transworld Group embarks on its digital transformation project - "Innovation in Motion"
  • Details of transporters, selected routes & nodewise ceiling rates
  • JNPT revises computation of dwell time & reefer charges

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More space for trucks on Maasvlakte
  • US class I railroad earns record amount in Q1
  • Antonov introduces itself as Western airlift partner
  • Award for Nautical Institute's e-engagement
  • Doubling picking speed for Volkswagen
  • Biggest Singapore orderbook ever, says Vessels Value
  • Four new locomotives delivered to Africa
  • Logistics real estate group recruits CFO
  • Hopi joins Seafoodways
  • New brand for MOL's NVOCC business
  • Etihad Cargo flies bustards across the world
  • UK freight forwarder to introduce China rail service
  • Mack's switch to DHL confirmed
  • DB Schenker to build second centre in Dubai
  • Green light for Tuas terminal phase 2
  • Strong start to Cargolux 2025 strategy

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Shipping lines will face more ransomware attacks: INTTRA
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding buys 60% stake in Chinese shipping firm
  • HSH Nordbank completes balance sheet clean-up
  • Scandinavian banks see shipping portfolio quality improve, but caution persists
  • Dry bulk will gain from US-China trade war, Khalid Hashim says

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Cargolux interview: China JV freighter airline delayed another year
  • Carrier reliability reaches new nadir in Q1 as premium services gain ground
  • Shippers push carriers toward bespoke container services to boost reliability
  • Antonov ready to offer NATO AN-124 support as Volga-Dnepr bows out
  • International business on the up for UPS, but domestic profits slump
  • MOL launches new NVOCC unit as Michael Goh moves to Product Transport

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Carnival Cruise Line names Lars Ljoen EVP marine operations
  • Maersk Supply AHTS departs on deep sea mining study mission
  • Wärtsilä successfully tests ferry autodocking system
  • Stena orders "Gas Ready" RoPax for charter to DFDS
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Alfa Laval HCO filter technology
  • How to pick the right stern tube bearing EAL
  • House panel would add three more ships to FY 2019 NDAA
  • Baltic Exchange and Freightos launch container shipping index

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Klaveness exercises option for fourth new combination carrier at Chinese yard
    Norwegian shipowner opts for a fourth newbuilding combination carrier at a Chinese yard as it raises $32m in equity for...
  • Cloud-based energy logistics firm targets the US
    Data security and efficient flow of information are among the big challenges
  • Gas to take share in tanker trades from crude and products
    Seaborne liquid bulk trade growth to accelerate in the coming decade on LNG consumption
  • HSH Nordbank says future ship lending heavily capped by Brussels
    Bad shipping loans prompt a $1.3bn write-off that shunts German lender into deep minus territory
  • China's imports help BDI to four-month high
    The BDI is at the highest in almost four months thanks in part to a surge in capesize rates, which...
  • Chapman departs as UK Sosrep after four months at the helm
    Deputy Sosrep Stephan Hennig will take over until a permanent replacement is found after Mr Chapman's sudden exit
  • Maritime UK taskforce to launch Women in Maritime charter
    In-principle support sought for innovative new agenda at rolling launch in Southampton in early July
  • Yang Ming poised to contract 10 boxships from Shoei Kisen and Costamare
    Japan- and Greece-based owners said to have emerged as winners of Taiwanese carrier's tender for 11,000 teu vessels
  • Port and logistics groups call for clarity on Brexit requirements
    Leaving the European Union-enforced Customs Union threatens disruption at ports if clear details are not worked out ahead of time
  • Fears of customer attrition put spot rate recovery in doubt
    Asia-Europe and transpacific rates continue to disappoint in the early stages of the second quarter
  • SMW: Shipping needs more regulation, not less, says Ince & Co partner
    Leading lawyer Rosita Lau calls for new regulation for cyber risk and digitalisation. 'Regulations are not keeping up with innovation,'...
  • Wärtsilä hails 'world first' ferry autodocking trials
    Finnish technology company and engine maker wins backing from Norwegian and Singapore governments
  • K+N unfazed by box lines' moves deeper into logistics
    K+N chief executive Detlef Trefzger sees no conflict with container lines expanding their value chain into the third-party logistics customer...
  • Vincent Bolloré probed over corruption claims in African port deals
    Allegations 'misunderstand business', argues dominant logistics player in former French colonies
  • Viewpoint: Light across the border
    At a reception in London to mark the Commissioners of Irish Lights launching their strategy for the next five years...
  • New DP World Europe head signals commitment to the UK
    Rashid Abdulla said DP World is 100% committed to the UK as he moves from Asia-Pacific to Europe and Russia
  • Rising Australian exports boost LNG tanker demand
    Australian trade dominated by 145,000 cu m-184,000 cu m ships in the Pacific basin
  • Letter to the Editor: International efforts to address shipbuilding overcapacity
    There are compelling needs for establishing normal competitive conditions in the shipbuilding industry
  • SMW: Maersk's Skou calls for end to subsidies
    Skou also expects much of the sector to opt for compliant fuels to meet the sulphur cap
  • SMW: Cargill calls out box lines on capacity misalignment
    Growing demand from North South trades are not being matched with appropriately sized deployments from the lines, argues major charterer
  • SMW: China's iron ore imports set to exceed 1.5bn tonnes this year
    Improved iron ore import demand from China would provide opportunities to the dry bulk shipping market
  • Yangzijiang buys a major stake in Chinese shipping firm for $28m
    Jiangsu Huayuan Logistics is mainly engaged in leasing and chartering of vessels for China domestic trades
  • Wall St Note | Clear or clearer skies for Scorpio Tankers?
    The bigger you are, the more options you get to fight a bad market

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Targeting Asia cargo to Petersburg, Novorossiysk port expands
  • US truckload contract rate hikes hit double-digits
  • Analysis: ELDs are US trucking's inflection point
  • INTTRA to launch automated contract rate management pilot
  • Delay-hit shippers hope new additions rev up US rail regulatory
  • Ocean carriers target breakbulk to diversify India business

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • Kirby improves first-quarter earnings
    Houston-based tank-barge giant misses estimates despite attaining higher profit.
  • Seacor's earnings fall for the first quarter
    The diversified marine services firm posted higher revenue but incurred heavier costs during the period.
  • Vulcanus resumes supramax growth drive
  • Turk Loydu challenges IACS over membership attempt
    Class society considers complaint to competition authorities alleging association moved goal posts to scupper membership application
  • Gener8 clears covenant hurdle ahead of takeover
    New York tanker owner said to be in discussions with lenders on other issues but none would imperil pending buyout by Euronav
  • OSG shares pull ahead of its Jones Act sibling
    American Shipping lags behind New York-listed tanker operator, whose stock has risen by 100% since February
  • Norton stays cool as OSG shares run hot
  • Transaction puts Dutch dealmaker in the spotlight
  • Capital markets slowdown hinders Clarksons in Q1
  • World's shipping figures descend on Shanghai for Capital Link meet
  • First woman wins prestigious Onassis Prize in Shipping
  • Digital transformation depends on addressing five key questions
    As players of all sizes struggle to find clarity on how best to deploy the power of technology, BW Group chairman moves beyond generalisations and gets to grips with the critical issues
  • Asia-Europe slump fuels fears of rate war
  • Baltic Exchange mounts fresh bid to crack container market with freight index
    New partnership with Freightos in crowded world of container shipping indices vies to become sector benchmark and promote derivatives use, but is decried by rivals who fear it will set industry back
  • Environmental changes expected to create three-tier market
  • Good times are round the corner, Hartland predicts
    Shipbroker's annual review highlights potential positive impact of environmental regulation on supply and demand
  • StealthGas linked to LPG unit sale at firm price
  • Yamal LNG eyes fixture as project delivery speeds up
    Russia's Arctic-based development is running counter to LNG norms with production coming onstream in advance of shipping
  • Jiangnan Shipyard scoops LNG unit for Ghana import project
  • Yards called up for Excel conversion
  • Bangladesh ships in its first LNG cargo
  • Newbuild prices rise as enquiries slide
  • First cargo loading looms for Golar's Hilli Episeyo
    Cameroon floating LNG unit poised to send early volumes into waiting vessel
  • VLGC titans call scrapping a last resort for 'worst hangover ever'
    Hurt by serious overcapacity problems, operators are opting for slow steaming over demolition
  • Solvang fixes its oldest ship
  • LNG will take decades to overtake oil-based fuels, Alphatanker says
    Oil majors lead infrastructure build-out, with every continent bar Antarctica set for bunkering hubs
  • 'Team De Margerie' enjoys grand tour of Sovcomflot's LNG flagship
  • Refund guarantees at centre of Japan-Korea yard subsidy war
    Tokyo finalises details of WTO case against alleged price dumping and state support for rival shipbuilders
  • North Sea floating hotels find trading buyers in Greece
  • Subsea 7's marriage proposal to McDermott rapidly turns hostile
    McDermott board has firmly rejected a takeover offer from the Kristian Siem-led company, which has now taken its case for a merger directly to shareholders
  • Subsea 7-McDermott tie-up would make new market leader
  • DNV GL man readies IACS for digital age
  • Privocean trial centres on battle over dock damage
    Actions of dockworker continue to dog litigation as '16 and a half' of 17 claims have now been resolved
  • Valentis seeks cooperation from small companies on consolidation
  • Great Eastern tipped to buy Toisa tankers
  • Pakistani breakers back, and they hold upper hand
    Local demolition yards prepare to welcome tankers again after 18-month ban
  • Tankers' future is bright, but don't book those yard berths just yet
    While plenty of factors give cause for optimism, a question mark looms over the timing of any upturn
  • PetroVietnam adds to fleet with Doun Kisen tanker
  • Avin secures top dollar in scrap sale of elderly tanker
    MR2 tanker sold in Singapore for $6.07m with delivery in Bangladesh
  • MR trio tied up for a year as period rates lag
  • Top shipping names visit Ship of Mercy
    Brokers and owners moved by work of organisation 'bringing hope and healing' to Africa's poor
  • The experts agree, chemical tanker recovery is in the air
    Analysts and operators say a market turnaround is on the cards, they just differ on the timing
  • Seven more handies take Njord's total to a dozen
  • Oldendorff grows with buys and seeks sale-leasebacks
    German outfit adds four mini-capes to fleet for up to $19m each and is said to be in talks to sell 13 ultramax bulkers
  • Densay linked to canny asset plays
  • Pavimar snaps up 12-year-old kamsarmax to expand fleet
  • Load Line nearly triples its money on supramax
    Sale of a similar bulker shows less profitable timing as supramax asset values continue to climb
  • Cosmoship Maritime nets Sinokor cape
  • Seven Seas gains from high bulker values
  • Gibson turns on the British charm in Singapore
  • Cosco International expects a first-quarter profit
    Singapore-listed firm foresees positive results on the backs of latest growth projects.
  • Costamare and Shoei Kisen tied to Yang Ming deal
    Greek and Japanese shipowners touted as joint winners for boxship newbuildings.
  • Nisshin handysize reported sold to Nova Marine

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • GEODIS opens office in Uganda

    The Uganda-based office will extend GEODIS' footprint in Africa for both current and new key global clients. The new presence also provides...
  • Port of Los Angeles wins construction awards
    The Port of Los Angeles garnered two awards for outstanding achievements in construction management....
  • Seiko awards outsourced logistics contract to Yusen
    Seiko has awarded a contract to Yusen Logistics following a strategic move to outsource its entire U.K. warehousing operation....
  • Jettainer tests next generation of digital container
    "The technical possibilities of the digital container enable us to reduce the time and financial expenditure for repair measures. With our ...
  • Administration hopes for CFIUS reform passage this year
    A senior Trump administration official expressed optimism Thursday that legislation to reform the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Un...
  • CargoLogicAir boosts freighter frequencies
    A third flight per week is added from London Stansted to Atlanta; the summer schedule includes new twice-weekly direct services from Stanst...
  • Booster expands fuel delivery, tire care service
    Booster has "reinvented the fuel supply chain by cutting out the gas station," says co-founder Tyler Raugh....
  • American helps ready Canadians for Cinco de Mayo
    Utilizing American Airlines Cargo's widebody Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 equipment, the limes were transported from both Sao Paulo and Rio d...
  • Union Pacific thrives in Q1
    Union Pacific posted a net income of $1.3 billion on operating revenues of $5.48 billion for the first quarter of 2018, rising 22 percent a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2018
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread widening on geopolitics, US output
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread was $6.55/b Thursday afternoon, out from $5.95/b Wednesday, its widest level since late 2014, encouraging US producers to ship crude overseas.
  • Rotterdam bunker suppliers offer end-month prompt loading on poor demand
    Weak demand for bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has left suppliers with excess product as the month draws to a close and several are willing to fix very prompt inquiries for 380 CST fuel in a bid to shift fuel, sources said Thursday.
  • IMO 0.5% sulfur cap threatens fuel oil arbitrage shipments
    Traders expect the fuel oil arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore to be one of the first casualties of tighter marine fuel sulfur limits in 2020.
  • Marine fuel sulfur cap to raise costs; ban non-compliant ships: Maersk
    Sulfur restrictions could jack up fuel costs by $50-60 billion yearly.
  • Singapore advances Tuas Terminal plans, MPA inks deals to enhance maritime hub status
    When fully developed by 2040s, the terminal will be able to handle up to 65 million TEUs annually.
  • Debunkering requests at regional ports seen rising after Singapore off-spec issues
    Specification issues have led to tight availability of the finished 380 CST bunker fuel grade.
  • Dutch competition watchdog abandons bunker cartel investigation
    "Although we established that there was consultation on price agreements in the period 2011-14, this did not lead to cartel formation."
  • Veritas receives more samples of bunker fuel in Singapore with low flashpoint
    The deliveries were made by multiple suppliers between April 16 and 18.
  • South Korean refiners shy away from Libyan crude oil
    Libya's output has recently been cut by 80,000 b/d after an attack on its export pipeline supplying the Es Sider oil terminal earlier in April.
  • Bunkering set to dominate small-scale LNG landscape on tighter environment rules
    Switching to LNG is slow, but once the tipping point is crossed, it would be a long term solution, SLNG CEO John Ng said.

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