BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 30, 2018

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Asia-Europe rate jumps 32.5pc to US$774/TEU, up 21.8pc to USWC Cosco Ports quarterly profit soars 84pc to US$69 million, revenue up 86pc Maersk Line to test autonomous vessel technology Duterte okays US$15.3 billion of airport, rail projects India's Hazira port handles 500,879 TEU in FY2017-18, up 20.7pc Abu Dhabi signs MoU to collaborate in China's Belt and Road CEVA to list on Swiss stock exchange in May Hapag-Lloyd makes first call at Prince Rupert on PS8 service Reefer boom: Oakland fruit & veg cargo soar 36pc in four years DP World's combined Q1 volume up 8.4pc to 17.6 million TEU Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service ScanReach to locate seamen in distress when lost at sea Air China quarterly profit up 66.3pc to US$10.4 million Lufthansa profit soars 97pc to US$78.7 million, sales up 12.7pc DHL Express expands NYC e-commerce capacity to meet demand

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Russian rail operator invests in rolling stock Turkish Cargo attends another airshow Hamburg's forwarders optimistic Canada and Turkey ratify HNS Dutch rail company leasing new traction New chairman for Hamburg trade association UPS notes faster growth in international segment Port of Prince Rupert in PS8 loop Wien Cont appoints second managing director ECS Group now MEA's GSA in Paris Rail alliance hauls 30% more freight Rhenus increases sales in Switzerland Dnata continuing services at Zurich airport 2017 - rough for MOL Two top shots for K Line Romanian locomotives for Swedish railfreight carrier

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APRIL 27, 2018
Weak tanker rates force CSET to post loss Box line Cosco Shipping sees 33% profits plunge in first quarter Cosco Shipping Devevelopment sees net profit plunge on higher costs Samsung Heavy Industries in the red as orders decline Vroon denies feeder sale is part of restructuring scheme Yemen's Red Sea Ports Corporation denies Hodeidah tankers detained Bureau Veritas marine revenues tumble by 14% in first quarter Grimaldi orders six lithium-battery hybrid ro-ros ABS pilots condition-based vessel surveys Ernst Russ eyes more feeder ship buys Korea Eximbank seeks white knight for Sungdong Room for simplification in shipping, says Maersk's Søren Skou Profits for NYK and "K" Line, ONE loss for MOL Singapore bunker firms form Zhejiang free trade zone joint venture Singapore extends MFM use to distillates bunker fuel from 2019 Former Hanjin Shipping CEO moves on at Korean Air Lines Sinokor eyes Newcastlemax quartet at Shanghai Waigaoqiao EPA's Pruitt grilled on Savannah harbour pilot boats

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APRIL 27, 2018
Spot rates rebound and carriers now need self-discipline before peak season Strong start for air freight market, but trade wars and fuel price cast a shadow Maersk CEO calls for an end to shipping subsidies Shippers unveil new initiative to strengthen supply chain in war against fakes Telephones and emails the main hurdles as shipping steams towards digitisation Amazon operating income nearly $2bn in Q1 - double what Wall Street expected Bolloré named in probe into lucrative African port contracts

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APRIL 27, 2018
Jonathan Guest to take helm at Harland and Wolff Prudential Capital and Crowley complete $100 million private placement VHF confusion and fatigue led to Dover Straits collision 2020 Bulkers Ltd opts to install scrubbers on newbuilds VIDEO: Ex Westpac Express now largest high speed ferry on Irish Sea New Zealand frigate starts upgrade at Canada's Victoria Shipyards Vryhof wins significant contracts for new anchoring solution

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APRIL 27, 2018
GasLog Partners sees LNG carrier shortage Four vessel acquisitions since May 2017 have resulted in six consecutive dividend increases Another world first for Dubai's post-oil plan Dubai makes no secret of its ambitions to be world leader on many fronts, and its latest maritime venture is... Japan could become an Asian LNG bunkering hub The world's largest LNG importer already has 40 LNG terminals on its coast Volume boost drives profits at Cosco Shipping Regional and emerging markets and terminal volumes from alliance partners swell Cosco's coffers Concordia's Ullman says IMO sulphur rules will benefit tankers Sweden-based tanker owner and operator sees positives from the low sulphur rules, not just in terms of potential increased scrapping... The Interview: Kenneth Lim The man tasked with turning Singapore into shipping's Silicon Valley believes that the industry has to embrace collaboration or face... Tsakos sells 20-year-old VLCC for scrapping New York-listed TEN joins VLCC scrapping frenzy this year by sending the oldest ship on its fleet for demolition Northwest Europe product tanker market lifted by shipments to US and Nigeria Gasoline floating storage tanks off the coast of Nigeria reduce tonnage supply, while US product exports hit record high Oman secures its future with SOHAR Oman's premier port is on an aggressive expansion journey which aims to help transform the sultanate's economy and provide a... SMW: Should Sino-US trade spat be a big shipping concern? The fear does not come from when things change, but from when people do not know whether it will change... K Line posts full-year net profit of $95m The company intends to shrink its exposure to the dry bulk segment Surging volumes drive up Cosco Shipping Ports' earnings CS Ports' volumes climbed 37.7% to 27.2m teu in the first quarter of 2018 SMW: Box ports struggle to accommodate carrier demands Cascading of container ships has left many ports unable to accommodate vessels allocated for intra-regional trade Grimaldi confirms order for six hybrid ro-ro vessels Agreement signed with Chinese yard for first of 12 eco-ships to be used on Mediterranean and Baltic routes Pakistani yards reopen for tanker scrapping The development is a welcome news for tanker owners because it will boost competition among shipbreakers, resulting in attractive prices... DP World reports 7.3% first-quarter volume growth Terminal operator sees volumes up across global portfolio in first quarter of 2018 Pollution at UK ports estimated to cost at least $188m per year Ro-ro vessels, bulk carriers and passenger ferries were among the heaviest polluters berthed at UK ports in 2016 ONE-related restructuring charges drag MOL to $446m loss Company projects profit of ¥30bn for current fiscal year NYK returns to profit In container shipping, it reported brisk traffic along transpacific routes SMW: Singapore agreements unveil digital agenda for the future Singapore Maritime Week spawned a series of agreements that link the city-state with European digital leaders. While short on detail... Baltic Exchange develops dry bulk recap tool The tool can maximise efficiency and accuracy in contract production Singapore extends bunkers' mandatory flow meters to distillates Around a third of the city state's bunker barges are estimated to be used for distillates

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APRIL 27, 2018
Santos customs officers' strike intensifies, causing longer cargo delays Montreal to extend gates in bid to curb congestion Trans-Pac spot rate jump: One-off or early peak season? US shippers explore LTL, rail due to US truckload tightness Long Beach pursues chassis support yard to boost fluidity Japanese carriers enter ONE with global growth, muted Asia-US gains Russia countersanctions fee to hit US, Europe air cargo shippers

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APRIL 27, 2018
Seacor Marine adds two board members New York-listed offshore vessel owner adds expertise in finance and energy with new additions. Another VLCC test completed in US Gulf Test run for loading of super tankers comes as US crude exports hit a new record. Royal Caribbean warming up to Cuba Richard Fain-led cruise major almost doubled capacity to the island group for 2018. Samudera to focus more on drybulk sector Diversified Indonesian owner expects its boxship segment to be 'challenging.' Moody's lowers Dynagas outlook to negative London-based ratings agency downgrades the Tony Lauritzen-led partnership as $250m in debt is set to mature in late 2019. Lego family fund confirms plan to exit non-brick ships A fund controlled by the descendants of the Lego Group's founder is planing to exit shipping. Danish investment company Kirk Kapital said in an annual report that shipping is now a discontinued activity as it looks for an "opportune time" to dispose of its product tanker fleet. Outright ship purchase a first for Kirk family The company which was set up in 2007 to manage the wealth of members of Enesel linked to VLCC sale Lemos company said to have offloaded 2007-built tanker. Diana sees better rate on panamax hire Athens-based shipping company charters out vessel at 150% improvement over previous rate. Moby Lines lands a whale of a profit Italian ro-pax group pushes up 2017 earnings on higher revenue. Havila extends PSV deal with Maersk Oil Norwegian owner keeps Havila Clipper in work for another two months. GasLog Partners posts biggest quarterly profit US partnership boosted by interest rate swaps as revenue remains stable. Chandris scraps veteran aframax Greek owner offloads tanker for $6.3m to recyclers. Kyklades Maritime takes VLCC orderbook to eight Greek shipowner's comeback to the sector has extended with two more newbuildings. Scandlines posts best-ever profit Baltic ferry operator boosts earnings with expanded capacity. Cocaine found in box on Schulte ship Nine tonnes of drugs hidden on board vessel searched by Spanish customs. Grimaldi inks $400m deal with Jinling Grimaldi inks order for first in a series of hybrid ro-ro vessels Attica wins go-ahead for HSW takeover Greek competition watchdog allows big ferry merger, but wrests some concessions. Radio mix-up and fatigue blamed for tanker, bulker clash Confusing bridge conversation and a tired master led to smash in Dover Strait. NS United pushes up annual earnings Japanese bulker owner enjoyed stronger 12 months - with more to come next year. Samsung Heavy falls back into the red First quarter operating figures not as bad as analysts' estimates however. Egypt orders 10 dredgers, workboats at IHC Dutch yard scoops big deal for cutter suction ships. Maersk AHTS to help harvest seabed metals Maersk Launcher heading to Pacific to work for Canada's DeepGreen. IMRF calls for bravery awards nominations International rescue federation wants to recognise those who have saved lives at sea. K Line reverses year ago loss to return to profit However, the smallest of Japan's 'big three' cuts dividend in an effort to preserve cash Boxships and bulk helps drive NYK's return to profit Japan's largest public owner reverses year-ago-loss on the back of improved market conditions. ONE costs push MOL to $446m loss in 2017 Spin-off of containership operation into Ocean Network Express takes its toll at Japanese shipowner. Singapore to expand MFM to low-sulphur fuels Mass flow metering to be made mandatory for distillate bunker fuels from 1 July 2019.

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APRIL 27, 2018
Port Canaveral demolition begins Canaveral Port Authority and its cruise partner will invest approximately $150 million in building and equipping a new two-story 188,000-sq... Port to negotiate with Oakland A's for ballpark site Oakland A's officials have indicated that the port's waterfront location is one of two sites they're considering for a new home.... Union Pacific partners with National Park Foundation Union Pacific on Friday announced a new commitment to help preserve our nation's unique and inspiring spaces with its multiyear, $3 million... Skou: Government subsidies distorting shipping markets Every now and then, an executive comes along and says exactly what analysts and even casual observers have been saying for years. At a mar... IP practices in Canada, Colombia among world's worst Countries tabbed by the United States as maintaining the worst intellectual property rights (IPR) regimes should consider concerns outlined... Heartland Express drives up revenues in Q1 Heartland Express posted a net income of $13.4 million for the first quarter of 2018, and despite the favorable impacts related to the Tax ... Old Dominion moves up a gear in Q1 Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.'s net income for the first quarter of 2018 soared 66.2 percent year-over-year to $109.3 million as it manage... U.S. GDP growth sputters in Q1 United States gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 2.3 percent i... ONE carriers post choppy FY 2017 results Japan's three largest ocean carriers - Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha L...

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APRIL 27, 2018
With spare capacity in reserve, Saudi Arabia stands to gain from Iran sanctions Saudi Arabia will be handed a golden opportunity to seize oil market share if US President Donald Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran. Crude futures consolidating near three-year highs Crude futures dipped Friday, but remain just off three-year highs reached this week supported by continued geopolitical risk, despite a significant political thaw overnight on the Korean peninsula. Sinanju greets MGO MFM rollout with Singapore's 1st dual-metered bunker barge Will retrofit half its fleet with meters for MGO deliveries, while some will have two meters. ARA fuel oil stocks up 3% on week as VLCC loaded to go east: PJK Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region rose 3% on the week to 1,169,000 mt as of Wednesday, latest data from PJK Consulting showed Friday, with the European market remaining well supplied. Tankers in excess supply but trade growth set to drive demand: Clarksons Excess supply of tankers is currently adding to the downward pressure on the freight rates but demand is strong, fueled by an economic upswing and rise in global trade, Clarksons Research Managing Director Stephen Gordon said this week. Vessels forced to de-bunker after receiving off-spec bunker fuel in Singapore Sources estimate about 20,000 mt of bunker fuel were off-spec. HK bunker activity increases as Singapore sellers grapple with issues Pickup in activity in Hong Kong comes after spot demand earlier in April had been sluggish. Asian oil importers ready to sail through Iran sanctions storm Major Asian oil companies were well-positioned to seek alternatives. Oiltanking to reduce tug boat charges at Indonesia's Karimun terminal from May 1 Starting May 1, the tug charges for Medium Range-sized vessels will see the sharpest reduction by nearly 50% from the current indicative rate of around $16,400/grt. Singapore mandates MFM for distillate bunker delivery, readies industry for 2020 sulfur cap "The industry has given positive feedback on the mandatory use of MFM for MFO," MPA Assistant Chief Executive (Operations) M Segar said. Japan-bound VLCC laden with Brazilian crude likely looking for home: sources Baltic Glory was diverted from China because of an oversupply of crude there. TANKERS: Scorpio plans $334 mil liquidity injection after $31.8 mil Q1 net loss The company expects to announce all the credit facilities in May and June, when these transactions have been definitively approved, it said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

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MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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