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March 4, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM 2018 profit down, but sales rise 11.2pc to US$23.4 billion
  • Weaker box lines risk bankruptcy because of IMO 2020: study
  • Samudera profit falls 22pc to US$8.3 million as sales rise 9.8pc
  • Kerry Logistics draws 8 cyber teams to compete in its first 'Hackathon'
  • US retailers need to tackle truck driver, equipment shortages
  • Ports in Latvia and Hamburg work together to boost business
  • Crashed Amazon-Atlas 767 voice recorder recovered from Texas bay
  • US bans cargo shipments of lithium ion batteries with passengers
  • IAG Cargo 2018 revenues increase 7.2pc to US$1.13 billion
  • Asia Pacific airlines suffer decline in January cargo demand

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Molinari to make it move
  • Will Brexit close Scotland down?
  • 70,000th tractor rolls off the production line
  • Green trucks for Simon Loos and Peter Appel Transport
  • Damen's LNG/MGO hybrid ready for work
  • Third location in Turkey
  • DHL Express opens new hub in Madrid
  • Noerpel reinforces personnel services division
  • Equipment for port of Posorja in Ecuador
  • Success for Eurotunnel's legal action
  • Pact between Gefco and System Alliance
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New rail service between Belarus and Romania
  • Iata appoints new regional VP North Asia
  • Rituals selects Arvato for US e-commerce fulfilment
  • Finnlines sails in green waters - and earns
  • Egyptair Cargo ever more often to Cologne/Bonn
  • AF KLM Martinair Cargo posts 2018 results

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • Tumbling Asia-to-US rates could hamper carriers in contract renewal talks
  • KLM and Dutch government hit back at Kalitta's claims of 'wrongful' loss of airport slots
  • 'Outdated' US intermodal infrastructure is letting us down, claim farmers and exporters
  • IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel cap 'could cost shipping industry $3bn' next year
  • Environmental campaigners in legal threat to planned deepwater port at Posorja
  • Photo blog: Air Cargo Africa 2019
  • Bita Standards Council appoints Dale Chrystie as its first chair
  • Joerg Sommer is new chief executive of DHL subsidiary Street Scooter
  • Government pays Eurotunnel £33m over Brexit ferry case
  • Supply chain radar: Is arch-hunter XPO Logistics now Amazon's prey?
  • Supply chain radar: Hapag-Lloyd's financials - till death do us part
  • Supply chain radar: Distressed takeover targets - is anybody interested in Neovia Logistics?

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • IMO 2020 could cost box ship operators $10 billion this year
    While 2018 was a turbulent year for the container shipping industry, it might have been "only a warm up for 2019" in the view of New York headquartered management consultancy AlixPartners LLP.
  • HFO spill from grounded bulker threatens World Heritage site
    Pollution from the Solomon Trader, a 1994 built bulk carrier that ran aground in the Solomon Islands on February 5 is now threatening Kangava Bay, Rennell island, home to a UNESCO World
  • Incat Crowther designs 1,000 passenger RoPax for China/Taiwan route
    Incat Crowther is designing a 1,000 passenger high speed RoPax ferry for operation between mainland China and Taiwan. When in operation, the 113 m x 30.5 m catamaran will be the largest

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • CMA CGM posts record revenue
    French carrier plans $1.2bn cost reduction programme after year of rapid expansion
  • A third of scrubber orders will miss IMO cap deadline
    Up to 1,000 units will not be fitted on vessels until next year, says an industry expert, with lead times for...
  • Philippines' first LNG import project ropes in a third partner
    The LNG hub, touted as the first import terminal in the Philippines, is targeted to enter commercial operations by 2023
  • Keppel O&M may rue playing the friend in need
    Some of the forms these investments have taken include co-investing in projects and sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Three bidders shortlisted in Long Beach Container Terminal sale
    Exclusive: Seaspan, Macquarie Infrastructure and EQT Infrastructure are on the shortlist to acquire LBCT from Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, but...
  • DVB focuses on shipping book after aviation portfolio sale
    Bank now deciding what to do with €7bn of performing shipping loans, and a further '4bn in non-performing shipping loans...
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers upgraded to Oslo Axess
    Crude and product tanker owner posts a $605,000 loss for the fourth quarter
  • Greek shipowners welcome 'safety net' in fuel availability reports
    UGS president Theodore Veniamis said criticism of the IMO committee recommendation was 'ignorant' of operational realities
  • Frontline optimistic despite volatility
    The market improved in the fourth quarter before pulling back due to Opec cuts, accelerated fleet growth and seasonal factors...
  • Yangzijiang posts firm growth
    As of end-2018, Yangzijiang sat on an orderbook backlog worth $3.9bn, which it says can provide a healthy workload and...
  • World boxship fleet update: Slow growth on orders
    Elevated level of deliveries in the first half of the year is expected to tail off later in 2019, with...
  • Bumi Armada appoints Christenson as chief executive
    Christenson replaces current chief executive officer Leon Harland, who in turn was a replacement for longstanding previous chief executive Hassan...
  • Qinhuangdao Port invests in coal terminal expansion
    The next phases of the coal terminal project at Caofeidian Port will see the construction of two 50m-tonne specialized coal...
  • West of England gains on renewal despite premium increase
    American Club, Gard, London Club, North, Skuld and UK Club have all previously declared higher levels of tonnage at cut-off...
  • Pacific Radiance loss narrows on improved OSV business
    Decrease in impairment charges contributes to 80% fall in other operating expenses in the fourth quarter
  • UK faces Eurotunnel payout over 'secretive' Brexit ferry deals
    UK government says Eurotunnel has withdrawn its legal claim and will provide freight capacity for transit of medical supplies in...
  • Yinson lands FPSO contracts in Nigeria
    The contracts awarded by First Exploration & Petroleum Development Co incorporates a bareboat charter on an FPSO valued at $617.09 m...
  • Shipowners holding off on switch to low-sulphur
    Some shipowners simply do not have the cash to make the low-sulphur switch straight away and are forecast to make moves...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Our outlook from Europe
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Skuld axes Lloyd's syndicate 1897
    Syndicate 1897, which writes marine, energy, cargo and liability insurance, was launched in 2011, in an effort to expand the...
  • DryShips returns to profit on better tanker rates
    Slip in dry bulk revenues reflects disposal of older panamaxes, but tankers earn $21.5m compared with $9.8m a year earlier
  • Much to consider as containers community gathers in Long Beach
    Questions will be raised about the future supply-and-demand equation that has underpinned the strategy behind US President Donald Trump's trade...
  • Daily Briefing
    Capesizes continue to suffer earnings erosion | LNG carriers remain bullish | Fuels and finances to dominate carrier concerns |...
  • The Interview: Dick Welsh, Isle of Man Ship Registry
    Dick Welsh, the outgoing head of the Isle of Man Ship Registry, talks flag state responsibility in life and death...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • US regulators up scrutiny of transport workers
  • Blank sailings can't stop trans-Pacific spot rate drop
  • India's reworked port tariff rule fails to ease investor worries
  • Freelance Santos stevedores strike over looming job losses
  • NY-NJ port shows resilience with cargo surge
  • Forwarders rally response to congested US air hubs
  • Collaboration urged to ease O'Hare cargo delays

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • Tidewater wants to keep up ship sales, disposals
    The world's largest OSV owner is looking to get smaller. On the Houston-based company's fourth quarter conference call Friday, Tidewater chief executive John Rynd said the company was looking to get rid of 40 older ships that are simply too pricey to reactivate as the offshore market continues to lag. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs "We remain heavily focused on disposing of these old
  • Smaller bulk fleet hits Cosco Shipping International
    Cosco Shipping International has posted lower profit after offloading its shipyard operations. Net earnings were SGD 13.22m ($9.76m) in 2018, down from SGD 65.38m in the same period of 2017. The previous year's figure benefited from an SGD 92.44m boost after it sold the yard business, however. Revenue in 2018 was up at SGD 163.67m against SGD 37.18m as it acquired logistics operations. This
  • Utkarsh inks debut bulker order in India
    Indian newcomer Utkarsh Advisory Services has ordered its first ships. Domestic builder Cochin Shipyard said the Mumbai company has contracted four 8,000-dwt mini-bulkers. The vessels will be built at the Kochi plant and delivered by December 2020. No price was revealed for the vessels. Utkarsh is a privately owned company founded in 2014. Last year Cochin signed up to build 10 ro-ro and ro-p
  • JMU seals new LNG bunker tanker deal
    Japan Marine United (JMU) has announced a new order for a domestic LNG bunker tanker. The 2,500-cbm, 5,000-dwt unit has been contracted by Ecobunker Shipping of Yokohama for delivery in 2021. MOL seals Pavilion Energy LNG bunker vessel contract The owner has been formed by Sumitomo Corporation, Uyeno Transtech and Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation to supply fuel in the Tokyo Bay
  • Bungled Brexit ferry contracts cost UK $44m
    The UK government is to pay Eurotunnel £33m ($44m) to settle a legal case arising from ferry contracts awarded to rivals in the case of a no-deal Brexit. Seaborne Freight, DFDS and Brittany Ferries were handed deals worth more than '100m last year. Eurotunnel sues UK over Brexit ferry deals But Eurotunnel said the contracts were awarded in a secretive way and sued the government. As part of a
  • Three Norwegian owners win PSV frame deal with Aker BP
    Three Norwegian OSV players have clinched new frame agreements with Aker BP - with closer relationships possible in the future. The deals cover platform supply vessel (PSV) services off Norway. Solstad Offshore, Eidesvik Offshore and Simon Mokster said their agreements are for three firm years, with two options of two years each. Vessels will be on call to Aker BP each year, which is expected "
  • Fire, other issues hobble US Coast Guard icebreaker
    The Polar Star is the agency's only heavy icebreaker and has outlived its useful life
  • NYK orders Oshima bulker backed by Mitsubishi charter
    Japanese giant NYK has ordered a new bulker at Oshima Shipbuilding backed by a long-term charter to Mitsubishi Paper Mills. The 59,900-dwt vessel will carry wood-chip, the owner said. NYK: no decision yet on new $540m cruiseship It will be able to load 4.3m cbf and will be of the latest eco-design. This will allow the ship to "perform well in all types of weather while ensuring low water resis
  • Borealis Finance posts earnings dip
    Oslo-listed investment vehicle Borealis Finance has reported lower earnings in the fourth quarter. It said EBITDA was $8.9m, down from an adjusted figure of $10.5m in the third quarter of 2018. Total recurring EBITDA was $9.4m, it added, of which $7.9m came from boxships and $1.8m from bulkers. Revenue was down at $24.3m from $25.1m over the same period. Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to
  • Glencore launches $2bn buyback
    Trading and chartering giant Glencore has announced a huge $2bn share buyback. The company said the programme will run until the end of 2019. Glasenberg's Glencore places cap on coal production "We will proactively look to top this up (in August, or otherwise) as market conditions support, including automatically from a targeted $1bn of non-core asset disposals in 2019," it added. Glencore rev
  • New Equinor kit halves anchor-handler days
    Anchor-handler owners (AHTS) are facing a new headache after Norwegian major Equinor unveiled its new rig anchor release (RAR) system. The kit allows a rig to disconnect from the mooring line spread at the push of a button, broker Westshore said. Seabrokers: feast or famine for OSV owners The rig can then move to the next location under its own propulsion and connect to a new pre-laid spread us
  • Maersk Tankers opts for scrubbers on LR2 tankers
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers has made its move on scrubbers ahead of the IMO 2020 low-sulphur fuel deadline. It said on Friday it had decided to invest in four exhaust gas cleaning systems for selected LR2 vessels. Maersk Tankers sells veteran as newbuildings deliver They will be fitted on one existing tanker and three newbuildings. It has 10 LR2s on order at Dalian Shipbuilding in China, plus 14
  • Alarm sounded over continuing leaks from grounded bulker
    Australia warns that environmental disaster in unfolding in the Solomon Islands.
  • Qatar offers incentives to big box lines
    A Qatar terminals company is to offer incentives to big boxship lines calling directly at Hamad Port. But the measures will only come into force if no transhipments are made at other ports within 250 nautical miles. Other Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been operating a shipping embargo against Qatar. The official Qatar News Agency said that QTerminals will reveal the details of
  • Havyard misses target as it turns red
    Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has fallen short of its target of posting an operating profit in the fourth quarter. The net loss was NOK 33.62m ($3.92m) from NOK 5.1m in 2017, while EBIT was lower than expected, coming in at a loss of NOK 35.3m, down 4.3%. The Saevik-backed company said revenue was NOK 821.59m, up from NOK 354.58m the year before. It blamed the loss on weaker results in several
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply growth sums
    Okeanis Eco Tankers presented a positive picture for VLCC supply as it reported a small loss for the fourth quarter. Okeanis Eco Tankers seeks upgrade to Oslo Axess Ocean Yield and Okeanis Eco Tankers strike suezmax sale and leaseback deal Okeanis is set to take delivery of eight VLCCs in the next few months and was the first public tanker company to target IMO 2020 with scrubbers to be fitted
  • Container shipping facing $10bn hit
    Surcharge of 40% would be necessary to offset pending sulphur regulation, AlixPartners says.
  • Giuseppe Bono's job safe at Fincantieri
    Giuseppe Bono looks set to remain as CEO of Italian yard group Fincantieri after his current term of office expires. Bloomberg reported that Italy's government is leaning toward renewing his mandate at the state-controlled firm. This was seen as another sign of growing influence for the business-friendly League party over its anti-establishment coalition partner, the Five Star Movement. And dep
  • Stena Sonangol sees IMO 2020 gain for suezmaxes
    The Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool has said IMO 2020 could provide a further boost for its suezmaxes after it enjoyed a strong finish to 2018. Stena Sonangol pushes up pool earnings "Opportunities exist from IMO 2020 disruption," the Swedish/Angolan joint venture said, with fleet capacity being reduced and expanding US exports providing supportive factors. "Preparation for IMO 2020 will reduce ton
  • Yard details emerge for Avenir LNG order
    Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has emerged as the shipyard that will build up to six LNG bunker vessels for start-up Avenir LNG. The small-scale LNG company, formed by Stolt-Nielsen, Golar LNG and Hoegh LNG, confirmed to TradeWinds that an order inked last year was placed at the Chinese yard. Avenir has two firm 20,000-cbm units on order, plus two sets of two optional
  • Spliethoff seals EUR 110m loan for scrubbers and BWMS
    Funds from ING and EIB part of Green Shipping partnership signed in 2018.
  • Bumi Armada names new chief executive as Harland exits
    Malaysian FPSO specialist quick to name new appointment as Dutch national returns to homeland.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • Grassley, Wyden: USMCA bill should honor current de minimis
    The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee this week in a letter urged U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to maintain the current $800 de minimis level in forthcoming USMCA implementing legislation, after a USMCA footnote stoked concern.
  • Final phase of demurrage investigation under way
    FMC kicks off industry innovation teams in an effort to develop "transparent and standardized language for detention and demurrage practices."
  • Trade advisory group may be '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.
  • Where you got that suit becomes sourcing question
    Retailers discuss their strategies for mitigating the impact of tariffs at RILA LINK2019.
  • CMA CGM volume, revenue increase in 2018
    French carrier says CEVA acquisition will create $30 billion company offering door-to-door logistics.
  • C.H. Robinson purchases The Space Cargo Group
  • Volkswagen to import vehicles through Baltimore
  • Incentives introduced for calling at Qatar's Hamad Port
  • APMT opens terminal in Costa Rica
  • Panama Canal reduces draught for neo-Panamax locks
  • FedEx's Chrystie first chair of BiTA Standards Council

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 1, 2019
  • ICE March Singapore HSFO open interest up 24.5% in Feb to 12.26 mil mt
    Open interest for front-month March high sulfur fuel oil contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange rose 24.5% to 12.26 million mt as of February 28, ICE data showed Friday.
  • Fewer jet cargoes head around Cape than expected as contango narrows
    Fewer March shipping fixtures carrying jet fuel have gone around the Cape of Good Hope than originally expected, according to data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow, on the back of a strengthening of the outright jet CIF NWE flat price spread.
  • Permit schedules delayed for LNG export terminals proposed for Oregon, Alaska
    The 35-day partial US government shutdown that ended in January has caused the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to push its expected final permit decision for Pembina Pipeline Jordan Cove LNG export project in Oregon into 2020.
  • Dutch Trefoil expands bunker operations to Hamburg
    Netherlands-based bunker supplier Trefoil will begin supplying bunker fuel in Hamburg, Germany, from March 15, the company said Friday.
  • Novorossiisk bunkering operations suspended on bad weather: sources
    Bunkering operations in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk were halted Friday as a result of bad weather, sources at the port said.
  • MARINE FUEL 0.5%: Interest, trading picks up as market develops
    A month after S&P Global Platts launched a suite of new assessments for marine fuel with a maximum sulfur limit of 0.5% globally, there has been a gradual pickup in trade both in the physical and derivatives markets.
  • IMO 2020 sulfur cap pushes up sale, prices of secondhand tankers: sources
    Shipowners are finding it lucrative to buy clean tankers such as LR2s, which is a preferred mode of transport for MGO, sources said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Singapore Mar ex-wharf 500 CST bunker term offered at premiums of $2-$3/mt
    "Shipowners are not looking much into buying RMK [500 CST bunkers] this month as the spread is too narrow," a bunker buyer said.
  • Singapore middle distillate stocks edge up 0.3% on week - Enterprise Singapore
    Australia reclaimed its position as the top gasoil export destination for Singapore.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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