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BRIEFS

August 30, 2018

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US-Mexico trade talks breakthrough raises hopes of Nafta deal with Canada MSC to lease 2,000 SeaCube containers Hamburg's H1 traffic drops to 4.3m TEU with transshipments, empties down Port of Hamburg heading for improved air quality Gothenburg H1 volumes surge 19pc after resolving labour dispute NYK holds annual meeting to enhance safe ship operation methods Royal Mail develops new shipping tool for retailers to manage orders, return goods China seeks billions of dollars from private investors for 28 aviation projects AeroLogic fleet boosted with new leased freighter from Boeing Max Phillip Conrady is promoted to senior VP for cargo at Frankfurt Airport

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Cochin Shipyard pays dividend to the govt for the tenth consecutive year Dredging Corporation declares 20 pc dividend HMM registers new record in cargo processing at Busan Port MANSA to hold 40th AGM on Sept. 28 along with awards for staff of member companies ZIM announces significant upgrade of its independent India-Med Express Line Customs implements Electronic Cargo Tracking System for Nepal-bound containers at VCT Dispensing with the requirements of documents being submitted at the time of "Registration" and "Out of Charge" at "DPD/RMS Facilitation Centre" and CFSs in view of implementation of e-sanchit JNPT organises 'Dredging Strategies & Technology for Ports' training programme New flexible storage solution being trialed by APM Terminals Record containerised imports at major US ports Shell to acquire 100 pc equity in Hazira LNG & Port venture Trading outlook for Turkey seen as positive despite difficulties US sanctions reportedly impacting forwarding & logistics firms' business with Iran Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2018 set to dazzle the entire fraternity tomorrow

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Compatibility between Swiss and European toll systems Jost extends global network Port of Oakland reinforces technical department Smiles all round in Jaxport in July 10,000 trips in seven years Heathrow attracts tenth direct Chinese connection Seko hires CFO to tackle future acquisitions UPS launches Ware 2 Go IMX draws in the reins Hauling construction waste through Zurich city centre Leipzig airport ready to cope with more capacity «Curiosity of the day» Circle - legal transformation to trigger growth Alpega adds Wtransnet to freight exchange portfolio France-Helvetia Express starts with three rotations RWE investing in Duisport A400M delivers relief material to Lombok

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Sovcomflot: Tanker markets no longer in freefall Jinhui lacks faith in scrubbers Polaris, SK Shipping issue bonds Indian ship scrap rates rise with steel prices

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AUGUST 29, 2018
'Too little, too late': haulage groups hit back at Whitehall's 'no-deal scenario' Intermodal wrangles just making the pain worse for US shippers using rail Zim looks to change tack, with 2M partnership and premium services Analysis: how likely is a leveraged buyout of John Menzies? Leading air freight operator calls for more from African airports

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AUGUST 29, 2018
American Cruise Lines' latest ship passes sea trials Gulf Island to build second 3,300 hp towboat Mercy Ships announces goal for Cargo Day Q-LNG and VT Halter in LOI for second, larger LNG bunkering ATB Pilot project uses 3D CAD for class design review WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT team up on LNG fueling Harvey Gulf International to go global MAN wins contract for first RoPax ferry LNG conversions Island Offshore to provide Titanic expedition support ship

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AUGUST 29, 2018
First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red But bank is now on course for recovery, Ermisch assures, albeit with next to no new shipping business Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings Russian carrier eyes more revenues from industrial shipping segments as business conditions for conventional tankers are bearish New appeal for release of bulker held in Iraq Handymax Royal Arsenal detained in August 2017 after fatal collision with dive support craft in Umm Qasr, which claimed 21... UN highlights negative effects on shipping in Yemen A UN-commissioned report claimed that requests to call at Yemen's Red Sea ports fell by more than half after November's... Hong Kong seeks to lure maritime industry experts The new quota-based scheme does not require candidates to have a job offer or secured employment to enter Hong Kong Hull losses at lowest level since 1996 On year-to-date trend, 2018 might clock up lowest number of ATLs since the last century, according to numbers from the... Choose your bunker suppliers wisely, industry experts warn Due to the prolonged period waiting for advanced analysis results, the opportunity to raise a claim for bunker quality issues... Arctic shipping insurance risks harder to quantify, says IUMI Search and rescue capacity, places of refuge, crew experience and operator preparedness should all be taken into account, says trade... CMES feels impact of tanker market slump Company says that all of its very large ore carriers will be fitted with the exhaust gas cleaning systems by... Dry bulk fleet growth forecast to outpace trade in 2019 Trade growth risks prevail amid tariff wars while scrapping has slowed to the lowest level since 2008, says brokerage Campbell Johnston Clark hires two from rival firms Shipping law firm boosts admiralty and casualty teams in London and Singapore, with further sign-ups to come, says name partner OOCL drops Felixstowe calls as disruption continues Several container lines were forced to cancel some calls at Felixstowe following the introduction of the Hutchison-run terminal's installation of... Scrubber orders surge as 2020 deadline looms Carriers face higher fuel costs as the majority of the global fleet heads for low-sulphur fuel use More surcharges as Rhine levels remain low European intermodal operators hit again by low-water penalties Container lines struggle to raise Asia-Europe rates With attempts to boost rates falling flat, lines look to removing capacity to improve the supply-demand balance Bright Navigation buys cape from NS United The 2006-built NSS Grandeur is estimated to have cost $20.5m and means the company now has a fleet of seven... Tufton Oceanic Assets in profit and looking to buy Firm now owns four boxships, a handysize bulk carrier and a stake in an LPG carrier, and may raise funds... Overbooking and no-shows disrupt Brazilian exports Maersk, which has revised down its expectations for Brazil as the logistics chaos continues, says shippers are having to buy... Fleet Management to concentrate on customer satisfaction and organic growth Demand for third-party shipmanagers to increase amid new shipping regulations and trend of vessel ownership, Fleet chief says Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars Bob Sanguinetti says it has become "clear very quickly" that trade associations not only have an important role to play... Daily Briefing Leaked audit lifts lid on ship lending at NordLB \| British marine tech venture eyes government cash pot \| Alarm... Jinhui opts for low sulphur fuel oil to meet 2020 regulation The company remains cautious about the global political uncertainties and expects trade tensions to get worse before they get better Fotis Kouvelis appointed new Greek shipping minister The veteran politician replaces Panagiotis Kouroumplis, who held the seat for less than two years CIMC results weighed by box making and offshore engineering performance When excluding one-off items, including gains from government subsidies and disposal of assets, net profits fell 16.8% year on year...

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Heavy-load coalition working to entice cargo to Pacific Northwest Real-time truck appointment system at LA-LB takes shape Tech startups' differing funding paths hold risks, gains for BCOs Asia-US East Coast capacity trim via Zim-2M less than expected

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AUGUST 29, 2018
CSL crew rescue man on Lake Ontario Canadian bulker involved in a rescue operation that saved a man's life while another perished. Seafarers seek reward in MST oil-dumping Three engine-room workers aboard handy bulk carrier held by US government after uncovering illegal discharge of oil. Sovcomflot 'contains the bleeding' with tanker seasonality set to return Russian owner in the red for the first half thanks to sticky tanker market and vessel impairments. European Iran crude pull-back hits suexmax tankers Looming sanctions deadline sees fall in Iran oil shipments accelerate Fitch reaffirms 'A' rating for Panama Canal Authority Credit ratings agency cites 'stable value performance' for government-controlled overseer of crucial waterway. James Fisher adds tanker and pushes up profit UK shipowner continues fleet renewal as first-half earnings rise. Navios terminal to be down for months Fire started in conveyor belt as flames spread to entire 100-metre-long pier, Agencia Maritime Nabsa saays. Sir Adrian Swire dies aged 86 Swire Group patriarch said he was a shipowner first, despite wide airline and property interests. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Valuation of US-listed stock is 'undemanding', says Deutsche Bank analyst. HSH Nordbank boosted by restructured shipping loans German lender releases $95m of provisions as it books $350m of new maritime business in first half ahead of privatisation. Schoeller stalwart Schulz hangs up his hat Veteran broker steps down after three decades with Hanse Bereederung. CM Lemos gets firm price for final VLCC Greek owner sells 12-year-old tanker for more than its sister vessel fetched this summer. Cosco boxship hit by hold blaze Crew extinguish fire in Cosco Shipping Thames en route to Singapore. South Korea arrests Russian tanker crew Master and others handcuffed for 'resisting authorities' in repair row. Norden takes Greek panamax at higer rate Danish owner fixes Fundador Naviera ship on longer deal at higher rate in stable market. Tanker clash shuts PDVSA dock Vessel allision causes damage at Jose offshore facility, curtailing exports. Maersk executive says 2020 may add $2bn to fuel bill Maersk Line could see its fuel bill jump by $2bn a year when new sulphur emissions rules arrive, according to a company executive. Skou keeping a lid on spending at Maersk and retains a dislike for scrubbers That would mark a significant jump from the $3.37bn the company paid for bunkers in 2017, according to Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs at AP Moller-Maersk. Bergulf told Bloom Hull losses hit 22 year low Good news for insurers as low claims environment continues. DSD Shipping orders ro-pax double Norled unit contracts two more vessels at Remontowa in Poland. Arctic cruiseship passengers safe after grounding Sistership despatched to aid Akademik Ioffe as authorities launch investigation Genting Hong Kong cuts cruiseship loss Revenue rises in first half at owner of Star, Crystal and Dream brands. Party veteran Kouvelis is new Greek shipping minister Cabinet reshuffle sees left-wing politician assume shipping portfolio NS United of Japan sells one of its oldest capesize bulkers Transaction offers latest evidence of firm asset prices in the dry cargo market. Zim speeds up Indian run Israeli container line introduces new faster rotation from Med. CJC adds another director in Singapore Law firm raids HFW again to take Asian activities 'to next level'. Autonomous shipping sparks mixed emotions Is the spread of automation a redefining of roles to increase efficiency or a threat to the livelihood of seafarers? Greek ferry evacuated after fire breaks out ANEK ferry El. Venizelos returns to Piraeus, all 875 passengers get off ship safely Enesel lines up one-year charter with Vitol for new VLCC Potential 12 month deal fits with the Greek shipowner's typically conservative approach Jinhui Shipping shares jump on first dividend in a decade Resumption of payouts to shareholders extends stronger run for the bulker owner's shares. Golden Energy fitting battery system to PSVs Norwegian owner contracts Rolls-Royce to upgrade pair of vessels. Borr Drilling dips into reserves as $20m buyback begins Troim-led offshore vehicle is investing in its own stock. Ultra Deep Solutions goes for sixth newbuild Singapore company designing new hybrid OSV for subsea operations. Brussels to visit Shree Ram yard as Europe's demo deadline nears First signs emerge that the European Commission is ready to recognise beaching yards under its recycling regulation in the face of capacity shortfall, beginning with yard in Alang Cheer abounds despite dreaded doldrums in Arctic regatta Fourteen sailing boats took to an exceptionally calm Oslo fjord last week for the sixth-annual regatta held by Arctic Offshore, the in-house shipbrokers at Arctic Securities. Team spirit was unquestionably high, as usual, even though sails remained mostly empty this year. John Fredriksen has sold out of shipbroking joint-venture The 117 competitors represented a broad slice of the industry - in Maersk Line reveals port chaos in Brazil Boxship giant says truckers' strike creating 'out of control' situation and hitting exports. Three killed as storm hits research ship Chinese technicians die as waves sweep them off Beidiao 993 in Dalian. Uljanik Shipyard boss offers to quit Gianni Rossanda ready to step down as strike row over back pay rumbles on. Klaveness opening temporary Tokyo office Digital solutions on the agenda when bulker owner heads to Japan next month. Impairments drag Bumi Armada into the red Malaysian FPSO specialist also hurt by weaker year-on-year revenue at one of its main divisions. Jinhui back in black as it opts for LSFO to meet IMO 2020 Hong Kong shipowner also resumes dividends on the back of improved performance. China's slowing crude demand more worrying than trade spat Import growth rates down notably from those seen over the previous two years, says Gibson. Improved rates push Pioneer Marine into the black Torben Janholt-led bulker owner also confirms new credit facility secured at "improved terms".

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Greenbrier taps Tekorius for new COO role The Greenbrier Companies Inc. on Tuesday announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lorie Tekorius has been named EVP and chief operating officer by its board of directors. CEVA hires chief commercial officer CEVA Logistics has appointed Laurent Binetti as its new chief commercial officer. Delta Cargo launches iPad kiosks Delta Cargo has launched self-service iPad kiosks in Atlanta and Boston requiring electronic air waybills as standard operating procedure. Oakland crane-raising work finished Four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal, the busiest terminal at the Port of Oakland, are 27 feet taller following completion last week of a yearlong, crane-raising project. U.S., Mexico sew up NAFTA textile details The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to adopt a CAFTA-style short-supply textile and apparel framework for NAFTA, according to two private sector sources with knowledge of NAFTA textile and apparel negotiations. Union Pacific positive train control progressing Class I railway Union Pacific said Wednesday it is continuing to make significant progress in implementing positive train control (PTC) and it will meet all required deadlines for installation on its network. DrayNow raises $5 million DrayNow, a Pennsylvania-based company that has developed an app and platform for booking and tracking intermodal freight, has raised $5 million in venture capital funding. ATRI data shows need for HOS flexibility The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit organization that conducts research on the trucking industry, released the results of an analysis that demonstrated the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional hours-of-service (HOS) flexibility. U.S. Q2 GDP revised upward U.S. gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2014, according to the second

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Norway's Alvheim crude to load three cargoes in October Total loadings of Norway's Alvheim crude are set to remain unchanged month on month in October, at three cargoes Eni boosts Arctic exploration exposure with new Alaskan blocks Eni has acquired 124 exploration leases on the Eastern North Slope of Alaska from privately-held, US-based Caelus Alaska Exploration North Sea Heidrun October crude loadings steady at two cargoes Two cargoes of North Sea Heidrun crude are set to load in October Verifavia urges shipowners to submit emissions data, IMO roadmap Verifavia urges shipowners to submit carbon emissions and fuel consumption data collection plans to verifiers by September 1 US stocks of high sulfur heating oil retreat, losing August gains US stocks of high sulfur heating oil fell 6.1% last week, erasing the advances they had registered in the previous three weeks Crude settles higher after 2.57 million-barrel US crude stock draw The crude complex settled higher Wednesday after US government data showed a 257 million-barrel decline in the nation's crude stocks Gasoil emerges as winner as India tweaks oil product yields New cokers, robust margins in international markets have given refiners an opportunity to lift output and exports of the middle distillate. FUTURES: Crude stable on US stocks data, North Sea strike talks "In the energy sector, with very little in the way of data, investors looked ahead to this week's EIA report," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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