BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 1, 2019

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HK needs a centralised port authority to cope with rising competition BIFA warns of lack of directions to deal with no-deal Brexit Rotterdam port handles record 240m tonnes of cargo ICL switches UK port call to Southampton, dropping Liverpool CN posts record Q2 earnings, revenue and operating income London September 11 conference on salvage casualty response Asia Pacific air cargo demand drops in June with weaker exports DHL Parcel raises charges due to higher transport and personnel costs Kuehne+Nagel strengthens perishables network in Canada

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JULY 31, 2019
Cogoport adds refrigerated shipping services in major development for India's burgeoning reefer industry FIATA pledges to lead forwarders through the digital age MOL Group companies win two awards at 'Ship of the Year' honours Navigability of National Waterways monitored by regular hydrographic surveys & channel inspection, says Minister Shipping Ministry appoints committee to promote coastal shipping PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals achieves new productivity record MEIS to be phased out after India's export "subsidy" challenged

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JULY 31, 2019
ONE reports first quarterly profit as its business turnaround continues Supply chain radar: 'Bye 'bye Panalpina - the 'last call to paradise'... 'Significant' changes at Ceva in H1 as CMA CGM makes its presence felt UPS launches international economy option targeting small parcels, but quietly Tight grip on costs keeps DSV on course, despite 'difficult' markets NAST gives CH Robinson a boost as second-quarter revenues plunge Davies Turner still has a taste for Turkey, despite local trade volatility Former CEO of DHL on leading it through an existential crisis Keith Winters takes over as CEO at Crane Worldwide Logistics On the wires: CMA CGM running Ceva as 'others could only dream about'? Not yet, but... On the wires: Stop it, CH Robinson! Supply chain radar: Like all the others, DSV is not in its prime anymore - so what?

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JULY 31, 2019
Navy works to make all its ships stay the same shade of gray The U.S. Navy would prefer that its ships be just one shade of gray. Now, a pigment package designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to slow discoloration of the exterior Legislation seeks to free up funding for MKARNS upgrades U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), along with Governors Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) and Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.), announced provisions in America's Transportation Infrastructure Act that outline the future for modernizing Scorpio Tankers loses less, gets scrubber financing Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has reported its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the company's net loss was Terral rebuilds boat it bought from Kinder Morgan Lake Providence, La., headquartered Terral River Service, Inc. reports that the M/V Lena Louise, a boat acquired from Kinder Morgan in 2017 and previously named the M/V Austin Stone, is back in USCG starts formal investigation of fatal Augur lifeboat incident Rear Adm. John Nadeau, who recently took command of the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans, convened a formal investigation last week into a fatal incident that occurred onboard Shell's Augur Samsung Heavy gets DNV GL type approval for lithium-ion battery system Shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) reports that it has received a type approval certificate from DNV-GL for a marine lithium ion battery system, jointly developed with sister company Samsung SDI. This is

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JULY 31, 2019
Teekay Offshore cuts second-quarter losses Revenue stayed the same, but losses were significantly less than for the same period last year Capital Product increases profit after tanker spin-off Net income rises to $7.8m for the second quarter, versus $4m in the same quarter a year ago Navios Partners lines up $140m refinancing deal The new credit facility agreed this month, subject to final documentation signing, is with an unnamed commercial bank Swedish Club doubles war risk premiums as Hellenic trims rates 10% 'Hellenic... is financially strong and in a very good position, and had a lot of members affected by additional premiums... The Interview: Nick Shaw Nick Shaw got the job as chief executive of the International Group after only the second employment interview of his... Pacific Basin still ripe for vessel acquisitions Hong Kong-based company operated an average of 230 smaller-sized bulkers in the first half of the year. It owns 115... Yilport inks 49-year concession at Taranto 'Once we build relations with container lines, they will bring their cargo here. Then the business will peak. We foresee... US leads talks on international naval mission to protect Hormuz shipping Germany is said to have already turned down a formal request from Washington to participate in a US-led naval mission... Investment gains boost SIPG's profits Net profit for the port operator jumped more than 29% year on year to $635m for the first half of... Charterers are the key to greener shipping An academic study has concluded that vessel charterers benefit more from trading opportunities than from saving the planet. Until that... Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch emergency system inspection blitz One of the goals of the campaign is to ensure that ships are capable of responding appropriately and promptly to... Japan's big three hit by lower dry bulk rates Product tanker rates set to rise because of an increase in demand for gas oil transportation before the 2020 sulphur... Royal Navy reports 85 Iranian 'interactions' in Hormuz British naval ships have been directly escorting or accompanying UK-flagged ships through the energy commodities waterway throughout July, amid an... Daily Briefing Clock ticking to avoid Brexit shambles \| Singapore yards on recovery path despite tougher climate \| EIA earmarks Europe as... Stena Bulk expresses 'growing concern' for welfare of detained crew The company reiterated that there is no evidence of a collision involving the vessel as alleged by Iran Singapore releases Kunlun LPG carriers One of the two liquefied petroleum gas tankers has left Singaporean waters and is headed for China, Lloyd's List Intelligence... Golar and Exmar contest Leviathan FLNG project At stake is a term charter from the Noble-operated Leviathan project for the supply of Israel's first FLNG ONE posts maiden quarterly profit ONE has revised up its forecast of profit for this fiscal year to $90m because of a stronger performance in... Charterers 'behaving rationally' in rejecting virtual arrival clauses In theory, 'virtual arrival' would enable ships to reduce speed, and thereby emissions; in practice an academic study found charterers'... Port of Boston sees impacts of Sino-US tariffs on container throughput The port's trade with China declined by 3.94% to $971.71m as exports dropped 20.36% to $138.76m, while imports fell only...

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JULY 31, 2019
Carriers get reprieve on new India manifest rule ONE shrugs off poor first year with Q1 profit DSV chief: Low rates will take sting out of IMO 2020 More US projects get DOT's 'marine highway' designation Odyn buy boosts Turvo in logistics software space Mexico enhances play as regional supply chain gateway

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JULY 31, 2019
Coastal Oil Holdings handysize tanker sails to Norstar Shipping Singapore company takes control of product tanker, while sistership goes to Chinese interests Chemical tanker Folk Beauty could take the prize at auction Folk Beauty expected to attract strong buyer interest when goes under the hammer in Singapore Samos Steamship sheds oldest tanker Greek company said to have sold a 14-year-old aframax, just a few weeks after being linked to the purchase of a capesize Oman Shipping makes $46m entry into ultramax bulker market Busy year continues for shipowner with two-unit purchase Prelude, Ichthys bad for VLGCs but good for smaller LPG carriers Australian LPG exports are set to rise from the two projects, cutting tonne-mile demand but potentially boosting regional trade Coalition members to bear the burden in US group It would be 'an 80 or 90 percent coalition effort and a much smaller US effort' Shipping lifts NYK into black for second quarter NYK's bulk shipping and liner segments were enough to pull the company's second quarter results out of the red. The Japanese shipping giant reported Wednesday an $88m (¥9.5bn) profit for the second three months of 2019, the first quarter of NYK's fiscal year. NYK goes cashless with new crew app NYK Line set to nudge up berths at Hyundai Samho For the quarter, the company's liner trade segment Shipping leaders urge delay to Panama Canal toll hike Lobby warns that implementation on 1 January will have 'negative impact' Navios Partners seals new $140m loan and strikes two leaseback deals While profits slump, the partnership has sold a capesize and a panamax and has refinanced other vessels Scorpio Tankers tracks rates from 'nowhere land' to IMO 2020 promised land Scorpio Tankers executives today set out how the spot market should pull away from its present "nowhere land" in the "dark days of summer" and move towards the promised land of IMO 2020. The New York-listed shipowner also revealed it has no plans to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, following the seizure of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018). Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with fu LNG carriers snapped up for multi-month business Energy majors and traders home in on vessels as activity picks up for winter coverage and beyond Court battle ensues over Chilean FSRU-based LNG project Original developer accuses two former partners of snatching a planned LNG import terminal near Concepcion from him and associates Reshaped Capital Product Partners sees profit spike Capital Product Partners has greatly improved its bottom line in the second quarter. The Jerry Kalogiratos-led owner posted a $7.89m profit for the second quarter versus $4.02m during the same period last year. Earnings per share came in at $0.44, beating Wall Street consensus of $0.43 and last year's figure of $0.08. Mediterranean Shipping Company strikes long-term deal for Capital Product pai Ship sale hits Ardmore Shipping in second quarter A seasonal downturn and the loss from a May ship sale held down Ardmore Shipping's second quarter earnings. The New York-traded shipowner posted a $9.9m loss on Wednesday, versus an $8.6m loss for the same period the year prior. Ardmore Shipping said to have sold oldest tanker on its fleet Narrowing NAV gap could herald pick-up in shipping investment The performance came in a quarter where Ard Eagle Bulk Shipping eyes growth options after six-ship deal Eagle Bulk Shipping has left the door open for further growth and mergers-and-acquisition activity after netting more than $114m to fund its second major enbloc transaction in under three years. Nasdaq-listed Eagle Bulk raised the capital from a convertible notes issue, with the backing of its two major investors, and is set to spend $122m on the new vessels, which will all be fitted with scrubbe Figures that should set alarm bells ringing over ship safety standards Industry's shameful record prompts nations across Europe and Asia to launch clampdown on vessel emergency systems and procedures Scorpio Tankers inks $87m in scrubber finance with further bank talks underway Scorpio Tankers has struck loans worth $87m to support a vast programme to fit scrubbers on its ships. It is also in talks to secure an addition $35m in debt to back a $120m project to meet IMO 2020 requirements. Scorpio's Bugbee and Deutsche Bank's Mehrotra go head to head over share sale strategy Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage New York-listed Scorpio Tankers reve Kristian Siem steps back on to Siem Offshore board Eystein Eriksrud is vacating all of his executive positions within Siem Group companies Repsol to build LNG bunker stations for Brittany Ferries newbuildings First of three LNG-fuelled ropax now set for delivery at end of this year Ship Finance International taps into bond for extra cash John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped into an existing bond for additional capital. John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse New York-listed Ship Finance has added NOK 100m ($11m) from a bond set for maturity in September 2023. The tap is a small chunk of capital for a company which invested around $1.2bn last year across a number of notable transacti Kawasaki Heavy Industries reports shipbuilding loss Profits are down but Japanese yard builds up orderbook Shortage of big containerships sparks resurgence in market Charter rates defy usual seasonal slump to hit a new high for this year Ancient cargoship routes discovered in South Pacific On Watch: TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping news Another big loss but board says Kristian Gerhard Jebsen outfit is in 'good financial standing' Shipowner Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi (KGJS) has suffered heavy losses for the third year in a row, but the board insists it is "in a satisfactory and good 'financial standing". The Bergen-based company has just made the results for 2018 publicly available and they show a pre-tax loss of $86.6m, against a $165.8m loss the previous year. Leading in tankers KGJS made a huge impairment on Greek handysize bulker buying picks up steam in July At least five small bulkers acquired by Hellenic buyers last month Teekay Offshore Partners cuts second quarter loss Teekay Offshore Partners has cut its second quarter loss thanks to a sharp reduction in impairments and a profitable sale of vessels this time around. Brookfield-backed Teekay Offshore saw its bottom line loss run to $28m for the three months to the end of June, some way ahead of the $168m loss last time around. Ingvild Saether, chief executive of Teekay Offshore, pointed to "another good operat Former Remi Maritime ship auctioned online in Greece A 10-year-old supramax bulker arrested earlier this year by the National Bank of Greece went under the hammer in the northern port city of Thessaloniki on 24 July, TradeWinds has learned. A single offer of just $5 more than the reserve price of $9m won the 57,000-dwt Blue Cat (built 2009) in an electronic auction. The buyer's identity was not revealed. Some brokers believe the ship was acquired b Borr Drilling sights up to $52.4m from New York's first offshore IPO since 2014 Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling is set to raise up to $52.4m from its initial public offering in New York which will end a half-decade drought for fresh offshore listings in the US financial capital. Borr priced its offering of five million shares at $9.30 each, with a further 750,000 shares set aside for its underwriters. Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Baltic Exchange in shipping emissions data project with GeoSpock Diversification on the cards as exchange adds to big data to its freight indices services Golden Energy Management inks $150m tanker deal with STX Golden Energy's newbuildings will be fitted with scrubbers and built in South Korea to the latest IMO NOx Tier III emissions standards Limited protection from swapping UK flag in the Strait of Hormuz Reflagging or dual registration of British-registered vessels passing through the crowded waterway may not be the solution in a time of rising international tensions Mitsui OSK Lines powers to profit on turnaround at ONE Japanese shipowner said containership operation saw significant improvement in liftings Reduced red ink at ONE helps K Line book profit Japanese owner back into the black as other key divisions also post improved profitability Chevron backs Enterprise's Texas VLCC export terminal Pipeline operator says tie-up with US oil major supports projects final investment decision

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JULY 31, 2019
Democrat presidential hopefuls talk trade Tariffs and USMCA were among the topics discussed during Tuesday night's presidential debate. GSC Logistics scores success with imports Handling about 12% of the Port of Oakland's imports, the drayage and warehouse company wants the port to preserve its recent success. DSV outgrows market despite soft air demand The forwarding and logistics company moved 6% more containerized sea cargo in the second quarter and has received approval of its merger with Panalpina. CEVA posts weak first-half results Winters named Crane Worldwide CEO Savannah's share of container imports grows

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JULY 31, 2019
FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks fall 5.8% on heavy distillate decline "Activity in Fujairah has picked up, with availability of bunker barges at the port tightening as a result," the report said. Japan's K Line secures compliant fuels in main bunker hubs as IMO 2020 nears K Line has also completed trials of such fuels on multiple vessel types as the IMO 2020 deadline drew closer. Singapore delivered MGO premium retains strength after a month of MFM mandate "Premiums are likely to hold steady as more demand emerges ahead of IMO," a supplier of MGO said. FUTURES: Crude rises on bullish US stock data, geopolitical risks Tension in the Middle East remains high, with Iran and France starting discussions about the nuclear deal, ANZ analysts said. Falling Rhine levels risk distillates crunch as IMO 2020 looms "It is tight indeed, especially up to Basel, not many barge owners want to go there with water levels dropping," a barge source 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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