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BRIEFS

October 31, 2018

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Cosco Shipping Ports profits soar 33.5pc, but trade war blights future OOIL Q3 sales up 7pc to US$1.55 billion as per box revenue rises .01pc Togo's Port of Lome tops Lagos as West Africa's No 1 container hub IBM and Maersk struggle to sign carriers to join blockchain scheme Gulftainer to invest up to US$3 billion in Mideast, US, Africa and Asia Popularity of shipboard exhaust scrubbers grows as cost fears fade Gap closes among top-rated 3PLs - DHL, XPO and CH Robinson India, Bangladesh sign cargo, passenger, port and waterways pacts SCPA celebrates Inland Port Greer's fifth year of beating projections IMO provide downloadable 'toolkits' to cut ship and port emissions BAWAT 'revolutionary' ballast water treatment exterminates with heat Chevron Marine, ExxonMobil offer lubricants for low sulphur fuel use Danish supply chain giant DSV exits CEVA bidding after offer rejected Remote-controlled tug is tested on Lufthansa planes at Frankfurt airport Etihad and Saudia start codeshare, agree to collaborate on cargo Oman Aviation Group signs 2 deals to enhance air cargo capabilities

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Govt has taken various policy decisions & initiatives to increase the share of Indian seafarers at global level: Mansukh Mandaviya HMM targets capacity of 100 m TEUs & $ 10 bn in annual revenue by 2022 SCFI Asia-US rates surge SCI bags award & commendations in Dubai UK freight forwarders not too happy with budget Paradip Port implements innovative Mediterranean Mooring type of berthing Snowman Logistics sees robust quarter-on-quarter growth Govt has identified 12 champion sectors to promote exports: Suresh Prabhu Shippers & LSP Business Forum on CTL 2018 in Vadodara generating tremendous response from fraternity

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Lucrative markets Spanish food retailer goes for gas Growth stemming from DB rivals Award for Geodis Italy innovation Another multimodal link from port of Barcelona Fourth B747F in Cargologicair's fleet Noerpel expecting excavators in Munich Two new faces at Hill Dickinson Hong Kong BBC and Seaboard go climbing on the Andes Plans for new oil export terminal at Corpus Christi port Qatar Cargo rolls out automated mail management system Strong growth in domestic market JV to improve rail infrastructure in Saudi Arabia Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes sets up research alliance "Curiosity of the Day" Siemens and CDG Airport extend service contract Goods going the high speed way in Italy Istanbul says "yes", Mexicans vote "no"

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Corpus Christi takes on second shore-based VLCC project ECSA presses EU to drive change in South Asian ship recycling Small surplus, stable premiums at German defence club Euronav runs up fresh losses in Q3 but says market is improving Congo builds sea trade self-reliance DEME chooses LNG over scrubbers Euronav fires broadside against IMO 2020 scrubber drive Uncertainty over future of Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Global Ship Lease in merger with Poseidon Containers Safety 2: Digging deeper than human error to root causes of shipboard incidents Pakistani recyclers switch focus to bulk carriers Varun Chhabria to drive Greenergy's bunkering ambitions

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Air freight market heating up fast as the peak season gains height Shipowners Global Ship Lease and Poseidon Containers to merge HMM unveils ambitious plan to double box ship capacity with new ULCVs Lufthansa Cargo stays positive as nine-month results bring good and bad news IMO launches initiative to help remove plastic litter at sea It's coming....The Loadstar Premium is set to launch next week Pirates seize 11-strong crew of Maersk-chartered containership off Nigeria

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
ABS Executive Kirsi Tikka discusses IMO 2020 Sulfur Cap Two-deck ferry will become four-deck cruise vessel U.S. yard contracts boost ST Engineering marine sector order book Deltamarin and Elomatic win MV Werften cruise ship design contract Why Euronav is skeptical on scrubbers

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Ince chair pledges no diminution of shipping reach after Dadds takeover Ince & Co has been acquired by Gordon Dadds in a deal that will create the largest listed law firm... Cosco Shipping Holdings suffers without state subsidies Excluding OOIL's contribution, liftings increased by 7.3% to 5m teu, while liner shipping revenue expanded 8.5% to Yuan22.6bn Marine consultancy offers 'fresh thinking' on emerging risk exposure The tsunami of regulatory red tape engulfing shipping has opened the way to sell services to shipowners, charterers and insurers... Shipping lines not future competitors, says leading forwarder Jens Bjørn Andersen says fowarders have a 'far larger value proposition' over their liner counterparts Cutting CO2 output is the biggest challenge facing shipping No ifs, no buts - the goal is clear. Shipping needs to phase out CO2 emissions from shipping completely, ICS chair... Rotterdam sees continued box growth Rotterdam handled 10.8m teu in the January-September period, a rise of 5.7% on 2017 levels Piracy incidents blight Gulf of Guinea High alert in Gulf of Guinea as boxship crew abducted and two vessels attacked within an hour DryShips buys four vessels from Economou unit The three newcastlemax bulkers and an aframax tanker will be delivered to DryShips before the end of the year Cainiao books 1,000 containers for shopping festival Chinese e-commerce giant is expanding its online shopping extravaganza, which drives a tariff of 100m parcels across the country and... Euronav warns against scrubbers Tanker owner suffers increased losses in the third quarter but remains confident of market fundamental improvements Nicholas Inglessis elected chair of UK Club Industry veteran Greek has been director of Samos Steamship since 1991 EU sets out key tests for consortia block exemption Further container line consolidation would require extensive consideration and scrutiny by competition authorities before it could be approved, regulator says Daily Briefing Ince goes public with Dadds deal \| Why a Cosco-Sovcomflot tie-up might make sense \| Overlooking safety is not being... Cosco Shipping Ports maintains volume growth but sees weaker end to year Third-quarter volumes rose 11.1% to 30.8m teu as some of the equity terminals slowed down China Merchants Energy Shipping to benefit from VLCC recovery Shenwan Hongyuan Securities estimates CMES's average VLCC TCE in 2018, 2019 and 2020 to reach $21,000, $30,000 and $50,000, respectively MISC wins $176m FSO contract from Idemitsu Kogan The seven-year contract will be for work at the Sao Vang and Dai Nguyet Development Project offshore Vietnam Global Ship Lease in merger deal with Poseidon Containers Global Ship Lease chief executive Ian Webber will continue as chief executive of the combined company

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
New ILWU leadership team certified Cost of low-sulfur rule to shippers slowly comes into view JNPT rail dwell times decrease again in September CMA CGM levies low-sulfur surcharge on Asia-Europe Infographic: NY-NJ port's quest for chassis fluidity Shippers turn to technology for sharper supply chain vision Top Europe ports tracking growth despite slowing Asian trade US warehouse buildout can't dent record vacancy lows, rent highs

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Cosco Shipping Energy slumps to nine-month loss of $39m The Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed tanker arm of Cosco suffers from weak tanker earnings amid fleet expansion. Cosco Shipping Holdings sees profit fall Container giant Cosco Shipping Holdings has seen its third quarter profit fall despite the takeover of OOIL boosting its top line. OOIL set to flex its muscles, says new chairman Hong Kong-listed Cosco Holdings recorded net income of CNY 821.8m ($118m) in the three months to the end of September, down from CNY 872.4m 12 months previously. Revenue climbed from CNY 24.1bn to CNY 37m year-on-year Warm, wet winter pressures capesize rates Downside risk in the capesize bulker market has emerged in the forms of a warm, wet winter in East Asia and underperforming Chinese imports of coal and iron ore, according to a Refinitiv analyst. While holding firm above $18,000 per day for most of October, the weighted time charter average for capes on the Baltic Exchange has failed to break the $20,000-per-day market. "The capesize market is f Rodgers happy to fight 'lonely battle' against scrubber herd Euronav chief executive content to go against conventional wisdom in approach to IMO 2020. Seabury Maritime strengthens top team Former Oldendorff and Maren Group execs to head digital and green units at US bank. Grupo TMM posts small profit in third quarter Grupo TMM posted profits - if only tiny ones - for the third quarter of 2018. The Mexican shipowner reported MXN 1.2m ($59,893) in operating income made in the third quarter, for a total of MXN 50.5m through 30 September. Last year, the company had MXN 26.4m losses in the third quarter and MXN 45.2m in the first nine months of 2017. Revenues have dropped year over year, from MXN 1.8bn in the fi Philippines warns of imminent pirate attack Abu Sayyaf terrorists plotting to kidnap crews in Sabah, coast guard says. "Renegade" Oxygen Maritime tanker to be sold in Singapore UK court rules that Megacore Honami can be arrested after going "on the run" from creditor TMF in "flagrant breach" of covenant. Judge bars Baltimore port workers from illegally striking A federal judge is keeping Port of Baltimore workers on the job after an apparent strike attempt shut down one of the port's terminals Monday. According to a complaint filed in Maryland district court by the Steamship Trade Association (STA) of Baltimore, mechanics and container handling equipment operators at the Seagrit Marine Terminal either walked off the job or never showed up, in defiance o Tufton Oceanic Assets in black for third quarter Tufton Oceanic Assets was profitable in the third quarter as it continued to build up its fleet. London-listed Tufton Assets reported an operating profit of $0.018 per share for the period. Tufton Oceanic Assets takes full control of LPG carrier Tufton Oceanic Assets aims for $100m share sale The company, which has now invested its IPO proceeds and is eyeing further growth, paid a dividend of Skangas inks supply deal with Gothia Tanker Alliance Skangas has inked a deal with members of the Gothia Tanker Alliance to supply LNG as a marine fuel to their ships. The deal covers both existing vessels and newbuildings owned by Furetank Reder, Erik Thun and Rederi AB Alvtank, a statement said. Furetank managing director Lars Hoglund said investing in LNG fueled vessels contributues to the Swedish Shipowners' Association's target for zero emiss S Bulkers flips ship for profit within 12 months of purchase Athens-based S Bulkers is said to have struck a deal to dispose of a bulker at a profit, less than a year after buying it. Greece's Load Line linked to supramax from Nautical Bulk Stalwart sells final chemical tanker from its original fleet US brokers said the Dimitrios Souravlas-led shipowner has sold the 37,000-dwt Sea Bronze (built 2007) to a Vietnamese buyer for $11.5m. While lower than Samos Steamship's Inglessis takes UK P&I Club chair Greek director takes over from Alan Olivier at insurer. SDR refunds premiums for laid-up vessels German insurer also freezes fees in tough times for domestic sector. Diana Shipping pays $63.25m to redeem notes Diana Shipping has set cash from a bond issue to work to repay established debt. New York-listed Diana closed a $100m bond issue in Oslo this summer and has now completed the redemption of a bond which was to fall due in 2020. It has paid $63.25m to redeem 100% of the notes. Seaport Global positive on VLCC market recovery Seaport Global is backing the big tanker market to remain in balance next year following a stellar start to the fourth quarter boosted by seasonality and fresh sanctions against Iran. Analyst Magnus Fyhr says while investors are concerned about VLCC newbuilding delivered in 2019, he feels increased floating storage, scrapping ahead of IMO 2020 and rising US exports will assist the market next yea Topaz snaps up Nam Cheong anchor-handlers Middle East owner boosts capacity as it returns to profit in third quarter. Ship Finance International confirms sale of oldest tanker John Fredriksen-led Ship Finance International has confirmed that it offloaded its oldest tanker - but the buyer remains unknown. As TradeWinds previously reported, the Norwegian shipowner announced the $20.7m sale of the 300,000-dwt Front Ariake (built 2001) to an unnamed, but unrelated, company midday Tuesday. The deal includes a $3.4 million interest-bearing loan note from sister company Fron Iranian sanctions 'really biting', says Paddy Rodgers Euronav chief explains the impact of changing trade patterns and idling of NITC fleet. Nasdaq gives Globus Maritime thumbs up Globus Maritime is back in NASDAQ's good book. The Greek bulker owner said it was back in compliance with the exchange's $1 per share minimum closing bid price, after staying above the threshold from Oct. 15 to Oct. 26. Globus received word of its compliance in a letter Tuesday. The company's shares rose 0.9% to $6.14 in midday trading Tuesday. NATO reports vessel hijacked off Congo Another ship came under attack in Gulf of Guinea, but is reported as safe. Van Uden Shipping boss steers outfit to better times Julie van 't Hoff describes the challenges facing the Dutch group's shipping unit and details her rise to a managing director in the family firm Euroseas preps stock sale and refinances in bid for expansion cash Euroseas is raising funds as it eyes opportunities to expand its fleet. The New York traded Greek shipowner announced Tuesday that it is looking to raise $4.2m through the sale of new shares. The company also revealed that in August, took out a $30m loan to refinance existing debt, in addition to help fund new acquisitions or provide working capital. "We constantly evaluate vessel purchase opp Princess loses title after marrying NYK's Moriya Japan's Ayako no longer royal after ceremony with "commoner". ICBC supramax stuck in Iran as sanctions loom Officials of giant Chinese bank's shipping department work to secure the release of detained vessel and avoid possible exposure to US measures Bahri sees upturn in VLCC sector by mid-2019 Executive of Saudi shipowning giant says sanctions against Iran should spur improvement in crude tanker trades Wilson buys six bulkers from Stromberg Norwegian owner takes control of cargoships it was chartering from compatriot. Euronav puts scrubbers in the spotlight amid third quarter loss New York-listed shipowner raises three key objections to exhaust gas cleaning systems. Hill Dickinson expands Hong Kong team Law firm adds Edward Liu and Antony Cowie as counsel. Bohai Ferry orders $60m ro-pax double Chinese owner opts for Yantai CIMC Raffles for fleet expansion. Laskaridis: no offshore push after PSV buy Greek owner confirms auction acquisition but says it is one-off. DryShips to buy four ships from Economou News of acquisitions comes as diversified shipowner reports another profitable quarter. Noble expects third quarter loss due to restructuring expenses Hong Kong-based commodities trader says nine month losses will likely top $300m. Global Ship Lease sees third quarter profit cut in half US-listed container leasing firm hurt by weaker rates from non-CMA CGM chartered tonnage. Global Ship Lease to merge with Poseidon Containers Combination will create a company with a fleet of 38 vessels focused on mid-sized and smaller vessels. a

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OCTOBER 30, 2018
Oil price drop gives breathing room but market not out of woods yet: IEA's Birol The recent drop in oil prices by around $10/b is a welcome change and gives breathing room to oil consumers, but the market is not out of the woods yet and the coming months will be very challenging, Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, said Tuesday. Iranian VLCC Dover anchored off Batu Pahat, West Malaysia: cFlow The Iranian VLCC Dover was anchored and stationary off the coast of West Malaysia near Batu Pahat STS zone as of 0052 GMT Tuesday, having arrived Monday, at a time when all eyes are on Iran's crude and condensate exports with US sanctions snapping back in six days' time. NYMEX contango eases after volatile session Contango in NYMEX crude futures eased in afternoon trading Tuesday, despite prompt-month declines across the oil complex. TANKERS: Euronav upbeat on pre-IMO 2020 tanker market opportunities Dirty tanker owner Euronav believes it "should have the market rocking on our side" in 2019 and 2020, even without scrubber-fitted tonnage in the global 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel environment, a senior executive said during its third-quarter 2018 earnings call Tuesday. Demand from Singapore for fuel oil leaves Europe short of product The European fuel oil market has become quiet dry as demand from Singapore has drawn vast volumes from typically net-long Europe, resulting in a spike in Suezmax freight rates, sources said Tuesday. NWE M100 fuel oil slides on short cutterstock availability: sources Prices of Russian M100 fuel oil in Northwest Europe have begun to slide due to a lack of cutterstock in Europe and expensive gasoil, despite the active fuel oil arbitrage east. China's Sinopec to supply first IMO 2020 compliant bunker fuel from Aug 2019 LSFO being produced is being sent to laboratories for testing, with the tests expected to run till February next year, a source said. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. Singapore front month HSFO time spread at 3-month high on firm fundamentals Going into 2019, the HSFO market will likely stay backwardated as the overall supply tightens with the upcoming IMO 2020 rule. Cracking margins pilot Asian sweet crudes amid tepid year-end buying An oversupply of condensates and an influx of Vietnamese crudes weighed down on trading outlook, sources said.

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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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