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March 1, 2019

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AmCham China: Member firms back US tariffs for now Panalpina consolidated profit up 31pc to US$75.9 million, sales up 9pc Kuehne + Nagel profit up 4.3pc to US$774.1 million as sales rise 11.7pc CEVA 2018 profit slips 7.1pc to US$260 million but sales rise 5.2pc Republican Alaska governor dismisses climate change bureaucracy Kenya ports see 50,000 TEUers ahead as digitisation is introduced MSC levies bunker surcharge from Down Under to US ports April 1 DP World signs mega order with Kalmar for Ecuadorian terminal Trucking lobby protests proposed heavier loads on US highways DRC to expand Congo Matadi river port to increase box volume Sydney ferry fatality highlights need for wastewater treatment Houston Amazon-Atlas crash sparks air cargo safety concerns ABC starts twice-weekly Moscow-Dhaka freighter service UPS expands capacity on Hong Kong to Europe hub in Cologne

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Allcargo Logistics celebrating 25 glorious years Cargo Tracking Note for imports into Senegal Federal Structure, TFA & capacity utilisation should be focused in Logistics Policy: FFFAI MOL certified as 2019's White 500 for outstanding health & productivity management RCL's total liftings from the two core businesses up in 2018 DP World Mundra registers highest berth productivity

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Brazilian presence in the USA Takeover promotes tank business across eastern USA Swiss alliance for global airfreight continues Two truckstops in UK can be booked in advance Fiege stores, packs and ships for fittings manufacturer Amazon joins German Transport Forum Inland port of Passau gearing up Planet Mark certification for Yusen's new site Maritime chooses Midlands Gateway as rail HQ Seat on Confitarma board for Cesare d'Amico Zim scoops up international shopping platform IAG Cargo's results boosted by pharma business Shipping line introduces rail transfer in the USA "Curiosity of the Day" Kerry appoints manager for Spain and Portugal Panalpina betters bottom line Drewry sees hope for post-Brexit Dover MAB Kargo selects M&C as GSA in Australia

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Panalpina reports mixed results and now eyes a push for growth via new portal More empty containers going to Asia than loaded ones as tariff effect lingers FedEx introduces its own robot solution for last-mile deliveries Another year of double-digit growth for ATSG, but revenue loses some height IAG Cargo revenue rises in 'a notable year' that also saw a dip in volumes Interview: reduced airport costs and more intra-Africa trade the key for KQ CommerceHub appoints Philip Hall MD of its European operations Supply chain radar: United Panalpina executives ready to rock on Supply chain radar: Xavier Urbain on life at CEVA post-IPO & CMA CGM - "the first year of a new company" Supply chain radar: Panalpina top brass tries a masterstroke to challenge the FF industry majors Supply chain radar: Panalpina results out - all quiet on the Western front

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Tidewater: Red ink quarter, red ink year, but cash flow positive Offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) today reportedrevenue for the three-months ended December 31, 2018, of $110.2 million and a net loss for the same period of $90.5 million (or $2.83 per USCG releases photos of fire aboard icebreaker Polar Star U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area today released photos taken when an incinerator room fire broke out on the USCG's only operational heavy icebreaker, Polar Star, 650 miles north of Antarctica. According to German Naval Yards Kiel floats out LNG fueled research vessel German Naval Yards Kiel, has floated out Atair, the world's first LNG fueled research vessel, after a building period of 16 months. The 75 m vessel is being built for Germany's Bundesamt ABS updates naval ships guide ABS has updated its Guide for Building and Classing International Naval Ships (INS Guide), expanding its guidance to strengthen safety and protection against a range of threats. "ABS is a world leader Wärtsilä signs five-year maintenance deal with Saudi operator Saudi tug operator Marine Service Company Ltd (MSCL) has signed an optimized maintenance with Wärtsilä. MSCL operates four terminal escort tugs operating in the port of Rabigh, and the comprehensive maintenance planning Plug-in hybrid power train includes Twin Disc solution The plug-in hybrid excursion vessel Enhydra, delivered to San Francisco's Red and White Fleet last September by Bellingham, Wash, shipbuilder All American Marine, features a BAE Systems HybriDrive. Builders faced the challenge Lindblad orders another polar vessel Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. reports that it has signed an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein to build a new polar vessel. The state-of-the-art vessel will mark the next phase Nichols Brothers starts construction of four for Foss Construction of the first of four Tier IV ASD 90 Tractor Tugs being built for Foss Maritime has begun with a keel laying ceremony held February 25 at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Fuels and finances to dominate carrier concerns Over-leveraged lines face pressure to ensure IMO 2020 tab is picked up by customers Grindrod Shipping says trade woes threaten market confidence Grindrod Shipping also sees a positive impact from the implementation of the IMO 2020 regulations on the overall market as... Belships appoints Skarsgård as chief executive Quarter saw merger between Belships and the Lighthouse companies, by way of a reverse acquisition within IFRS meaning, making precise... BW LPG feels impact of impairments The Singapore-based tanker owner expects freight rates to increase in the short term as the cold US winter comes to... Port Tampa Bay expansion plans draw criticism The US Army Corps of Engineers is evaluating the project, which aims to construct new deepwater berths, deepen existing berths... Cosco Shipping signs collaboration deal with SIPG Agreement became effective on February 27 and will end on December 31, 2019 Pacific Basin is upbeat but points to future market volatility Supply is expected to be kept in check as many shipowners in our segments refrain from ordering new ships, Pacific... Cosco Shipping names Wang Haimin as vice-president Wang, a leading figure at the parent company's liner shipping business, has been promoted to the new role and is... Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion Capesize vessels are earning less than other dry bulk ship types, but there are optimists who say the market is... Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion Capesize vessels are earning less than other dry bulk ship types, but there are optimists who say the market is... Panalpina's ocean freight business weakens Panalpina's ocean freight volumes of 1.48m teu in 2018 represented a 2% drop year-on-year Greek shipping tax expected to yield $86m annually Greek owners and government negotiate new voluntary 10% taxation on dividend payments Box sector weakness pulls down MPC Container Ships Boxship tonnage provider racked up losses in the fourth quarter as geopolitics and economic sentiment turned negative Viewpoint: No place like home There are some astonishing designs today including a fashion for perching the accommodation block on the bow, where it will... Daily Briefing Open-loop scrubbers raise concerns in Europe \| Scrubberless tankers may face accelerated fleet exit \| Industry leaders warn on no-deal...

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
APM: Fluidity near normal at NY-NJ terminal Trans-Pacific reliability tumbles into new year Port of Virginia expands reefer capacity Trucker strife rears its head again in Brazil

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Petronas eyes LNG bunkering facilities in China Aside from developing a regional LNG bunkering hub in Malaysia, the gas giant is looking at developing a market for the new marine fuel with local partners in China. Grupo TMM reports big year-over-year improvement Mexican owner lets go of underperforming segment. Frontline scouts for tanker deals with asset prices only going one way John Fredriksen's Frontline is scouting for tanker deals at a time it feels asset values are on the up. Frontline has not bought any ships from the market for more than two years and is set to take delivery of its final VLCC newbuilding in April. Frontline's tanker rate guidance shines amid fourth quarter profit miss Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubi Brightoil fleet faces mounting arrest fuel expenses Banks face hefty bill for detained tankers due to Hong Kong harbour's environmental rules Petronas LNG floater heads to new home off Sabah Malaysia's pioneering floating LNG (FLNG) production unit is en route to a new location and is due to fire up again in May. Zamri Jusoh, the vice president of Malaysia Petroleum Management at state energy giant Petronas, said the company's PFLNG Satu stopped production at its original location in early January. Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector Speaking to TradeWinds on the side Lindblad returns to Ulstein for second cruiseship newbuilding New York-listed expedition cruise specialist closes in on making a profit, thanks to a 2017 tax break and higher revenue. Preparing for an age of smart shipping Students across the world toasted their academic achievements this week, as the 2018 ICS examination results were announced for diplomas ranging from the basics of shipping to specialist knowledge for shore-based roles. Here are the latest exam results: Foundation diplomas Advanced diplomas PROFESSIONAL QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS LNG newbuilding orders for 2019 kick off on a high note Newbuilding orders for LNG carriers have started strongly in the first two months of the year. At least 13 vessels have been contracted at a time when shipyards are trying to push up newbuilding prices and charter rates have crashed back from the exceptionally strong levels seen in the fourth quarter of 2018. Bumper year for LNG carrier orders as 2018 tally passes 60 Seven of the vessels are n Chinese buyer breathes life into VLEC newbuilding sextet Very large ethane orders at two yards live on but search for a shipowning partner continues ExxonMobil makes formal approach to shipyards for eight-unit LNG carrier order ExxonMobil has made an approach to shipyards for a swathe of eight LNG carrier newbuildings. Industry sources following the LNG shipping sector said the US energy major is asking for delivery dates from the first quarter of 2022, which would mean orders would need to be placed this year. ExxonMobil makes early moves on LNG ship hunt They said the approach to shipyards has been made on a strict UK seizure threat prompts tanker master to pay fine The captain and owner of a Russian tanker has paid a UK court fine after being threatened with a seizure of the vessel. Last June, master Vitaliy Trofimov was ordered to pay a total of £25,762 ($34,400) after pleading guilty to breaching the ISM Code at Hull Magistrates Court in a prosecution brought by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). The case involved the 2,800-dwt Tecoil Polaris (built Thoresen Thai turns red on OSV woes Offshore shipping struggles have pushed Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) to a loss in the fourth quarter. The bulker and OSV player said the net deficit to 31 December was THB 205.2m ($6.5m) against THB 253.9m in profit in the same period of 2017. Revenue amounted to THB 3.9bn, up 10%. The OSV division was hit by lower utilisation and a drydocking, it said. Over the whole year, bulkers logged thei Skuld quits Lloyd's after losses Oslo-based insurer says it will put its hull, offshore and energy business fully into the corporate market. Lindblad returns to Ulstein for second cruiseship newbuilding US owner Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has returned to Norwegian yard Ulstein for a second cruiseship. The company said the move would expand its National Geographic polar fleet to four ships. Ulstein is building the third of these for delivery in 2020. Lindblad Expedition returns to black The latest addition to the orderbook is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2021. It will b Trump's wall looks shaky, but door open for China trade deal If the White House can declare 'victory' in its dispute with Beijing, liner operators can expect a boost in demand - and hopefully their results Samudera fights to free bulker from arrest in Honduras Singapore's Samudera Shipping Line is fighting to release a bulker arrested in Honduras. The 57,400-dwt supramax Sinar Kapuas (built 2011) has been held since November due to a cargo claim by a local shipper, it revealed. "The effort to release the ship from arrest, involving the group, its lawyers and insurance company as well as the Honduran authority, is underway," it said. Samudera profit c Awilco LNG cuts loss in record market Norway's Awilco LNG reduced its red ink as LNG carrier rates hit record levels in the fourth quarter. The company said vessel utilisation rose to 84%, compared to 70% in the preceding three months. Awilco LNG reveals sector consolidation talks Awilco cuts LNGC yard stay in booming market The net loss was $1.16m, against $4.52m in the same period of 2017. Finance expenses kept it in the red, b Major owners: IMO turned shipping into a 'casino' and scrubbers now face their own 'Spanish Inquisition' The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has bungled the introduction of low-sulfur fuels in a big way and carries much of the blame for shipping markets' downturn, shipowner Andreas Hadjiyiannis says. IMO calls for more studies on scrubber discharge "The IMO has done a terrible job -- it's a disgrace," said Hadjiyiannis, who is also the president of the Cyprus Shipowners' Union (CSU). It Watch as Russian cargoship smashes into bridge A Russian cargoship has crashed into a Korean bridge head-on. Video footage shows a vessel named by local media as the 9,700-dwt Seagrand (built 1986) hitting the Gwangan span as it left Busan on Thursday. Cars can be seeing slowing down as it becomes apparent that the ship will hit the bridge. Some then cautiously drive on when it appears that the vessel has come off worse in the encou Study commissioned into scrubbers' impact on marine life in Canadian waters Environmental group Clear Seas seeks to fill 'information gap' on IMO 2020 devices' effect on marine life Berge Bulk set to scrap veteran VLOC amid dry bulk blues James Marshall's Berge Bulk is reportedly in the process of selling one of its ore carriers for scrap a time questions are being asked about the need to demolish large bulkers in a dire market. Fredriksen heads the field on newcastlemax bulker projects Diana Shipping inks Berge Bulk capesize charter Star Bulk Carriers sells oldest capesize vessel for scrap Sources say the world's fourth bigges Subsea 7 lines up $200m buyback Oslo-listed OSV and subsea contracting group Subsea 7 has launched another $200m share buyback as the market outlook improves. The move to repurchase stock over the next two years also reflects the company's "strong financial and liquidity position," it said. Subsea 7 wins second BP contract worth up to $300m Subsea 7 completed a previous three-year $200m buyback earlier this month, It announc Aframax contact closes bridge in US A US bridge was forced to close after being hit by the antenna of a tanker. The incident under the Huey P Long bridge in Elmwood, Louisiana, involved the 113,000-dwt aframax Clio (built 2008) on Wednesday, the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association told WWL-TV. The span was closed for three hours, but only suffered superficial damage, according to the Causeway Police Department. T Pacific Basin Shipping profit packs a punch Last year was the first time in almost half a decade Pacific Basinpaid dividends to its investors. Pappadakis bulk carrier case put forward to Supreme Court Highest court in the US could judge whether $2.5m bond demand from the government was reasonable Blast from the past as Vafias plots further growth with 'seasoned' partner Greek shipowner Harry Vafias has wound back the clock with a new joint venture targeting the LPG 'sector alongside a mystery investor. Vafias' StealthGas revealed this week that the partner had taken a 49.9% slice in two of its ships as a first step, with more purchases 'expected. StealthGas hatches new growth venture alongside mystery investor After the announcement, Vafias told TradeWinds the Oil majors' LSFO patents raise fears over bunker supply Ship operators could be hurt by fallout of producers' rush to adapt to 2020 rules Tallink turns red as revenue drops Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has posted a loss of EUR 1.8m ($2.05m) in the fourth quarter. This is down from a profit of EUR 1.1m in the same three months of 2017. It put the result down to falling revenue and a non-recurring cost from terminating a fuel tank rental agreement, plus the expense of listing on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange. Revenue was down by EUR 6.3m to EUR 226.6m, drive Impairments push Havila to $99m loss Norway's Havila Shipping has racked up a bigger loss in the fourth quarter after taking an impairment hit. The net deficit to 31 December was NOK 845.18m ($99m), from NOK 131.83m in the same period of 2017. Total hands back Havila PSV early The OSV owner took an impairment charge on fixed assets of NOK 708.7m, compared to zero last year, it said. Revenue grew to NOK 157.9m from NOK 139m year-o American Shipping Company stays in black as Jones Act momentum continues Aker-backed American Shipping Company presented a positive picture for the Jones Act Market as it reported a stronger than forecast fourth quarter performance. American Shipping Company looks to amend $220m bond Jones Act players talk up market recovery as rates bounce back OSG extension of AMSC charters a "win-win" for both parties Oslo-listed American Shipping, which is looking to rejig a Hanjin to relinquish control of yard group The Hanjin group looks set to lose control of shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction through its debt restructuring. The yard company said in a filing on Thursday that it will cut its capital to KRW 72.7bn ($64.7m) from KRW 530.3bn as part of an effort to boost its finances. Exmar to move VLGC orders booked at Hanjin Heavy's Subic Hanjin strikes debt-swap deal for Philippines yard New Performance Shipping makes fast swap of P&I club Renamed Diana Containerships switches club in an otherwise quiet renewal season, with Gard again emerging in pole position Patjens scraps maxi-panamax as pressure builds on midsize boxship sector Ships head for beaches as idled 'classic' panamax fleet hits highest level in two years Siem Offshore cuts loss and sees mixed fortunes for offshore market Vessel overcapacity is now the biggest obstacle to recovery, according to shipowner Market waits on first dividend from ADS Crude Carriers Vintage VLCC scrubber play ADS Crude Carriers is expected to turn on the dividend tap in the first quarter after recording a modest profit in the closing quarter of 2018. Norway's ADS springs new VLCC venture with $58m placement Arctic Securities charts ADS Crude dividend potential The company, backed by John Fredriksen and Bjorn Tore Larsen, booked a profit of $2.1m for the final three months Troim lines up $660m of Borr financing Tor Olav Troim-backed Borr Drilling is working on financing worth a total of $660m as its liquidity needs increase. The Oslo-listed rig company has so far this year secured additional cash consisting of a $100m revolving credit facility and a $60m credit line for issuance of guarantees with two international commercial banks. These mature in May 2020. Borr Drilling faces potential rig payment s Frontline's tanker rate guidance shines amid fourth quarter profit miss Eye-catching rate guidance has overshadowed a weaker than forecast fourth quarter for John Fredriksen's Frontline. The tanker owner saw its profit lag market expectations during a resurgent fourth quarter for the freight market. While its VLCC performance lagged peers in the period analysts were encouraged by the strong bookings for the first quarter of 2019 and positive sector outlook. Fredrik BW LPG books unexpected loss as spot VLGCs undershoot in weak fourth quarter Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW LPG has fallen to a fourth quarter loss due to vessel impairments during a period its spot-trading vessels under-performed those of one-time takeover target Dorian LPG. The VLGC owner said the net deficit to 31 December was $34.1m, against a loss of $19m in 2017. An adjusted loss of $3m fell below the consensus forecast for an $12m profit during the quarter. Adjusted c Maersk's zero carbon ambitions demand a revolution World's largest line has pledged to bold cuts in emissions, but it admits delivery remains clouded in uncertainty Gazpromflot eyes business for newly arrived Kaliningrad FSRU Russia's Gazpromflot is looking for short-term charter business for its newly acquired first floating storage and regasification unit. Brokers have been reported as offering the 170,000-cbm Marshal Vasilevskiy (built 2018), which is stationed at the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, out for charter. Gazpromflot FSRU berths in Kaliningrad with full cargo But the unit is expected to be only availab Arkon Allied Container adds investors and boxships Chartering platform boosts growing commercial desk to about 100 feederships Maran Gas makes LNG design switch as DSME decision looms Greek owner lifts fleet to 40 vessels and ditches second FSRU with what could be a last throw of the dice at DSME Polaris Shipping recruits Pareto Securities and DNB as coordinators for Oslo listing South Korean bulker owner aims for an IPO in the Norwegian capital during the second half of this year Global tensions widen loss at MPC Container Ships MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has blamed global tensions and tough shipping markets for a bigger loss in the fourth quarter. The Oslo-listed feedership player said its net deficit was $5.05m, against $2.19m in the same period of 2017. The expanded fleet of 69 ships brought in revenue of $52.5m, versus $13.18m the year before. MPC Capital takes $20m hit from rig write-down MPC Container Ships laun Flex LNG fixes $250m of finance as profit jumps John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has revealed new financing of $250m as profit increased in the fourth quarter. Flex LNG to reap rewards of spot strategy The company said it had secured the debt from a syndicate of banks for two newbuildings delivering in 2019, Flex Constellation and Flex Courageous. The cash will partly cover the remaining $144m payable on the ships. The remaining balance is expecte Jinhui Shipping ends 2018 in the red due to smaller fleet Disposal of four ships in first half of the year takes toll on fourth quarter performance. Vitol and Grindrod disband tanker joint venture Duo to split Leopard fleet between them as shipowner also ends MR tie-up with Engen. GTT: 2018 was "best year of the decade" for our core business LNG containment system maker bagged 50 new ship orders last year compared to 21 in 2017

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
IMO 2020 mandate looms large for container industry Consulting firm says requirement to use low-sulfur fuel could raise costs by $10 billion for industry. Expected U.S.-China enforcement framework laid out U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he's "not foolish enough" to think one trade negotiation with China will change all allegedly unfair commercial practices. Chao: Streamline approval of road, bridge projects The transportation secretary's speech to AASHTO Wednesday followed remarks by Senate and House committee chairmen and ranking members on the federal infrastructure plan. Roadrunner raises $450 million to speed up 'recovery' Simplification and improvement of capital structure will support long-term business plans, says the logistics and transportation company. Retailers search for certainties in uncertain times Panelists at the Retail Industry Leaders Association's annual conference addressed port congestion, tariffs, low-sulfur fuel and China's economic initiatives. FDA turns up focus on imported food safety The Food and Drug Administration has unveiled a plan to further enhance its safety oversight of imported foods through the Food Safety Modernization Act. Trade advisory group may become 'incubator for new ideas' CBP Commissioner McAleenan said the advisory committee's Northern Triangle Working Group will tackle trade barriers in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Panalpina reports growth in profits, air freight volume

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Crude seeks next direction as market weighs lower US GDP growth against surging production The oil complex was treading water around even in midmorning trading Thursday as the market weighed signs of slowing US economic growth against record high production levels. REFINERY NEWS: Greek Hellenic to reduce HSFO output, tests US crude ahead of IMO 2020 Greek refiner Hellenic said Thursday that it "continues its preparation" for the marine fuel specification change in 2020 and has "successfully tested" new types of US crude at its Aspropyrgos refinery thus "further differentiating crude slate". Anti-OPEC bill could drive up long-term oil prices: US Energy Secretary Perry US Energy Secretary Rick Perry said Thursday that anti-OPEC legislation getting renewed attention in Congress could have the unintended effect of spiking oil prices in the long term, the strongest comments against the measure on which the Trump administration has otherwise remained silent. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks slip 0.8% on week on closed US arbitrage Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub were little changed over the past seven days, edging only 0.8% lower in the week that ended Wednesday to 2.406 million mt, according to data from PJK International released Thursday. JAPAN DATA: US crude imports surge fourfold on year amid absence of Iranian oil in Jan Japan imported an average 131,146 b/d of crude oil from the US in January, up four times from 32,230 b/d a year ago as the East Asian oil consumer did not take any Iranian oil for the third consecutive month, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. ARA stocks fall 7% on week as fuel oil continues to flow out of region: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub dropped by 7% on week to 911,000 mt in the week to Wednesday, according to data from PJK International, as fuel oil products continued to leave the region. HSFO in 2020 could contain 4.2% sulfur prior to scrubber treatment: Concawe The level of sulfur in marine fuel, before it passes through an exhaust gas cleaning system, or scrubber, could rise from current levels to 4.2% in 2020, an industry expert said Thursday. External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. INTERVIEW: Sulfur, ballast water norms to boost tanker freight rates The upward impact on freight rates will be more evident in H2 2019 when crude shipments spike to meet additional demand, Leszczynski said. US' World Fuel Services raises bunker capacity in Gibraltar ahead of IMO 2020 WFS' new barges, dedicated to marine gasoil and ultra low sulfur diesel, offer the option for multiple product segregation, it said. FUTURES: Crude mixed amid fall in US stocks, record production "This [draw in US crude stocks] was significantly larger than what the market was expecting," ANZ analysts said in a note Thursday. S Korea, UAE sign preliminary deal for joint crude storage ADNOC also signed a formal contract with SK Engineering & Construction for a crude oil storage facility in the UAE.

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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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