BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 28, 2018

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Shippers slam liner companies' fuel surcharges UK freight forwarders up in arms over sulphur surcharge Container lines co-operate to boost Med-US East Coast services AmFELS builds box ships for Matson and LNG-fueled vessels for Pasha Box volume at Rotterdam up 6pc but total throughput dips 2pc Hutchison Ports Pakistan sets new box handling record India's state ports loose out to cheaper private ports on transshipments APAC airlines post 4.2pc rise in cargo traffic in August FTA welcomes UK government's Brexit 'no-deal notice' for aviation Swissport leases 36,000 sq ft cargo warehouse at London Heathrow

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Bahri celebrates Saudi National Day in Mumbai Lines in strategic cooperation to enhance Mediterranean-US East Coast service More action needed with regard to cyber security in shipping, shows survey Senior appointments at Britannia Maritime Consultants First consignment of non-basmati rice to be shipped to China today Mumbai Port observing Swachhata Hi Seva programme Abu Dhabi Ports showcases KIZAD Logistics City at FIATA World Congress in New Delhi Tariff hike to support domestic manufacturing: FIEO President

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Debt burden entails risks Aurizon to enhance rail monitoring Arpin picks move coordinator New baby for World Fuel Services Kazakhstan and China plan e-commerce trade Fercam steps up trade fair business Swissport snaps up Apron Stuttgart Final bow for two Swiss logisticians Ukrainian Railways to revamp locomotive fleet Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Meerane RWI container handling index marking time Belgians to exit Asia First flying B777 making final touchdown "Curiosity of the Day" Watco expands to Queensland Arkas enlarging West African offering Kerry promotes Kenny Europa goes north

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Fairplay to cease publication Fledgling project carrier dship secures more MPP resales Taiwan Navigation unfazed by US-China trade war After decades of pioneering spirit, IM Skaugen overwhelmed by two setbacks IRISL transfers vessels to Chinese ally ECSA challenges NGOs' claim that EU has adequate ship recycling capacity Sanoyas Shipbuilding ends three-year order drought

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Felixstowe box congestion spreads to Southampton, just in time for Xmas rush Cargo-friendly Brescia Airport unveils ambitions to become major Italian hub THE and Ocean alliances team up for Mediterranean-US east coast service Pharma the star performer for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half H&M interim profits hit by blip in supply chain from new logistics system Cheap labour still diverting Indian logistics players from new technology Dachser makes changes at the top as it strengthens Asia network Retire, 'Yoda' is to, while Jansen Stafford takes over at Cathay Pacific cargo

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
ABS grants AIP to innovative Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module NYK containership gets next generation bridge World Maritime Day: Mercy Ships recognizes role of maritime volunteers VIDEO: High Speed Transfers order second Damen Fast Crew Supplier ABB technologies will help Nobiskrug superyacht meet IMO Tier III Barillec to equip LNG hybrid dredge

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
US ports continue rapid volume growth Greater volume of traffic caused by strong consumer demand and the upcoming holiday season, says ports spokesperson Capital places aframax order with Daehan Company signs with South Korean yard for scrubber-equipped vessels for delivery on cusp of 2020 emissions deadline Pacific Basin CEO joins Ardmore board Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner joins US-listed chemical and product tanker company's board of directors Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners revealed IMC founder Frank Tsao honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and the pivotal role... Engine operation in a low-sulphur environment Managing the total cost of operation (TCO) is fundamental to any successful shipping operation. In this article, drawing on Lloyd's... NovaAlgoma and Döhle unveil new MPP and mini-grabber pool The joint venture, which is expected to start next month, will comprise 26 vessels, including 13 MPP vessels and 13... IM Skaugen successor facing liquidation Third generation owner Morits Skaugen pens bitter letter to shareholders, hitting out at former allies BIMCO fast-tracks sulphur cap compliance clause There are still several unknowns to factor into the transition to low-sulphur marine fuels, says BIMCO Owners demand 2050 GHG strategy clarity Containership and ferry owners question how the 2008 baseline used in the preliminary strategy can be measured Viewpoint: Costing compliance The shipping industry, in its compulsory requirements for environmental compliance, is facing a dramatic across-the-board increase in operational costs Atlantic Basin faces compliant fuel shortages in 2020 Fearnleys' analyst believes that tanker trade driven by arbitrage could even out regional imbalances in HFO and compliant fuels post-2020 Zim and MSC join forces on India-Mediterranean trade The vessel-sharing agreement between Zim and Mediterranean Shipping Co will start from the second half of October Owners will face higher P&I costs after soft 2019, Gallagher warns With hull cover now rising at Lloyd's, prospects grow for a marine insurance double whammy in the medium term Daily Briefing Liberia urges early reporting of 2020-compliant fuel availability \| Iran sanctions bypass will have no impact on shipping \| Dirty... IMO rules 'fantastic' for LNG demand LNG carrier owners are riding on the back of expectations of greater demand for LNG in coming years because of... Qatar reveals plans to boost LNG capacity to 110m tonnes a year The new mega plant will produce about 32m tonnes per annum of LNG

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Detention re-enters US truck driver work rules debate Low-sulfur fuel prices won't be clear to BCOs until early to mid-2019 Ocean reefer rate increases forecast to keep outpacing dry prices Europe's busiest ports search for answers to barge congestion Fearing no-deal Brexit, Europe shippers add buffer stocks

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Aegean president to leave, Mercuria man joins board Aegean Marine's COO Kostas Polydakis will fulfill the remaining duties of departing president Jonathan McIlroy. Mackey confirms Scorpio scrubber programme More than 100 vessels to see modifications, but company is acting with "heavy heart," COO maintains. ICBC Leasing wins $17m ruling against Chinese shipowner Higher bunker prices and weak spot market pushes Sea Tank into slump Market picks up as Nord/LB moves to offload MPP fleet Interest in German bank's decision to sell loans on 40 ships may signal light at end of the tunnel for smaller multipurpose vessels Singapore 'needs more company headquarters' Shipping banks bemoan lack of clarity on green standards Sohmen-Pao: shipping is brilliant if you don't mind poor returns Grindrod chief unfazed by halving of share price since IPO 'We've only just listed. We're comfortable where we are,' Wade says FSRU decision is just a bump in the road for Gunvor juggernaut Bangladesh gas import project is left in limbo, but trader has plenty more irons in the fire, including a growing interest in owning ships Confidence is a fragile thing in these uncertain times Despite slowly improving fundamentals in dry bulk and container sectors, overall confidence in the business outlook remains paper-thin after a decade of setbacks Massive debt and oversupply 'will cripple OSV owners for years' The vast majority of Norwegian offshore shipowners are saddled with too much debt, while all of them face a market with too many vessels, Norwegian analyst says Maritime Asset Partners emerges as Teekay financier Transaction with New York-listed tanker owner means financier has passed $100m milestone Outgoing IUMI president warns against 'unthinkable' loss scenarios Shippers react as more container lines talk fuel surcharges Shippers blast implementation from 2019 and call for wider use of scrubbers MSC fixes bargain rate neopanamax trio Bargain basement relet signals hefty loss for rival carrier IRISL containership quartet emerges under Turkish control Istanbul Denizcilik said to own and manage Iranian liner company's largest boxships Gastech forum notches up notable firsts in Barcelona First KC-1 LNG newbuilds set to undergo repairs Designer, shipyard and charterer start legal action over technical issues found on first vessels fitted with new South Korean-designed containment system Owners bid for EDP's LNG carrier charter H-Energy may enter shipping market for next LNG deal Gail eyes next move as it assesses LNG ship needs MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Would-be partners concoct pioneering plan using converted LNG carrier and existing powership to supply gas to Mozambique As nightmare fades, sector can dare to dream of better times Dragon star helms maiden voyage of model aframax Theo Paphitis is building on his shipping credentials with his appointment as chancellor of one of the UK's leading maritime training centres Zissimatos-led Swiss Carriers linked to Maersk tanker Shipowner said to have bought Chinese-built vessel in second acquisition since his re-emergence Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale Eyal Ofer-led company buys final six ships from Callimanopulos fleet, closing book on potentially market-moving disposal Price of Marinakis' aframax duo emerges Newbuilding order is second deal for Greek shipowner's Capital Maritime this year Faerder shifts suezmax order to Daehan Turid Sorensen-led company's Chevron-backed deal is potentially worth $248m, but casts doubt on earlier order Neda and Premuda take cut in LR2 charter rates Opec 2020 vision bodes well for tanker owners The oil cartel's medium-term forecast shows a spike in crude trades due to the IMO 2020 rules, boosting tanker owners when scrapping activity is expected to stay strong Marinakis and NYK Line lock new VLCCs into charters Teekay LNG Partners exits suezmax sector with tanker sales Capital VLCC released by South Korean court Greek owner threatens significant counterclaim for 'wrongful arrest', while SK Shipping pursues charter dispute in High Court in London Jebsens poised to sell last two owned vessels Sea Gate Navigation buys third Japanese cape in nine months Stefanou brothers' firm emerges as second busiest secondhand capesize buyer in Greece this year Carnival beats estimates, but profit estimates slump High fuel prices and a strong dollar sink fourth-quarter estimate, dampening share price. Low in sulphur but high in price? ASBA speaker says complaint fuel should be in ample supply, but tanker panelists take aim at cost and quality issues. dship Carriers adds two more newbuildings German owner will take delivery of MPP Eco Traders in 2019. Ardmore beefs up boardroom with CEO pair Pacific Basin's Mats Berglund and Carisbrooke's Helen Tveitan de Jong join the board. Malaviya Twenty fetches $1.1m at auction Crew likely to recover unpaid wages after PSV sold in UK. Qingdao Port International gets a new president Scorpio will say 'yes' to scrubbers Emanuele Lauro-led group is about to make a major bet on sulphur-compliance technology after some publicly stated misgivings only three months ago. Fourth tanker crewman arrested in Korea Probe continues into alleged unauthorised departure of Russian ship. Tanker market will reach balance in 2020, BTIG analyst says Euronav the top pick in Greg Lewis' first basket of tanker stocks. SCI mulls investment in $551m FSRU project Indian owner could take a piece of MOL and Swan Energy's LNG action. DCC Bulk Transport liquidated in Singapore Bulker operating arm of DCC Maritime and Greece's Halkias group being wound up. Zim and MSC strengthen alliance Liner duo team up on Mediterranean to Indian sub-continent trade. Sovcomflot IPO put on the back burner Privatisation no longer being actively discussed, according to federal assets management agency. VLGC spot rates jump on rising volumes Hunter keeps optional VLCC trio in its sights Oslo-listed tanker newcomer gives itself an extra month to decide on DSME newbuildings. PSV rates spike as utilisation peaks North Sea numbers averaging their highest level for four years. Pacific Drilling closes $1bn notes issue The New York-listed driller moves further away from bankruptcy. Eidesvik stretches Equinor PSV deals Norwegian owner keeps supply ships with oil major through to 2020. Uljanik Plovidba wins debt discount on MRs Credit Suisse and other lenders agree to refinancing of tankers after months of talks. Qatar to expand LNG production facilities Wood Mackenzie: Economies of scale make what is already the most competitive new LNG project worldwide even cheaper Alliances consolidate Med-US East Coast services Yang Ming says industry initiative will result in "increased service quality and efficiency". Bumi Armada names new chief financial officer Savy ends two year stint as top finance executive at Malaysian FPSO specialist. India winds down Iranian crude imports Indian refiners have not placed orders for Iranian crude for November as US sanctions loom. Knutsen Offshore to charter two suezmaxes Norwegian tanker owner will order two ships for the deal with Equinor.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Products settle at four-week highs amid strong demand A robust demand outlook and a bullish decline refinery utilization supported products futures, which settled at four-week highs on Thursday ARA fuel oil stocks build 21% on week, but tight October expected Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 21% to 1.372 million mt in the seven days to Wednesday, but the backwardation on the 3.5% sulfur fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barge curve remains pronounced ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise to 6-month high on difficult barge transport Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased 0.8% on the week to 2.911 million mt in the week ended September 26 Interview: Pemex's CEO expects FID for four new fields in 2019 Mexico's state oil company Pemex expects to make a final investment decision (FID) and begin development of its Ixachi, Pokche, Xikin, and Suuk discoveries in 2019 Ecuador's Napo July crude exports fall 25% on month; Oriente up 17% Exports of Ecuadorean heavy-sour Napo crude fell 25% in July to around 4 million barrels, down from 5.4 million barrels in June Iran sanctions could spur oil to $100/b: Standard Chartered's Horsnell Sanctions against Iran could contribute to a "nasty gap" in the market at year-end, with oil prices potentially reaching $100/b TRADER NOTE: Bunker supplier Aegean appoints new CEO McIlroy will be replaced by Kostas Polydakis, previously the company's chief operating officer. Tanker owner Union Maritime orders scrubbers for up to 16 vessels Union Maritime has ordered scrubbers for up to 16 of its vessels Gibraltar bunker operations in Aug at lowest since March: Port Authority The number of bunkering operations at the Mediterranean hub of Gibraltar fell to 463 in August, the lowest since March and down from 504 in July FUTURES: Crude shrugs off US stockbuild, rising on supply concerns TRADER NOTE: Trefoil Trading bunker trader leaves, new operator joins External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

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