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BRIEFS
April 30, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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

IHS Maritimeweb site
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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper 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 those scrapped in the decade just ending.
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.
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
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of 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.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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.
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
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
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
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
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
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
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
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