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BRIEFS
February 5, 2019
Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Cargo liquefaction continues to be a major risk for dry bulk shipping
  • Container Tracking Note now effective in Liberia
  • Govt increases proposed investment in 17 enterprises under Ministry of Shipping to INR 5,778 cr. for 2019-20
  • Milaha announces direct container shipping service connecting Black Sea, Mediterranean
  • MOL's LNG-fuelled tugboat marks 1st bunkering of LNG in Kansai region
  • ONE takes delivery of 5th newly-built 14,000-TEU magenta containership
  • Panalpina's largest shareholder does not support DSV's non-binding proposal
  • SCFI rates mixed
  • World's first 'digital survey' ofvessel claimed to be carried out
  • 16.7 pc increase in steel export in 2017-18
  • GCPTCL jetty maintenance
  • Port of Rotterdam puts Internet of Things platform into operation
  • CONCOR signs MoU with Russian rail company to jointly develop multimodal logistics services along INSTC route
  • 'Thrust on manufacturing sector will go a long way in boosting growth'
  • GST revenue collection up in Jan.
  • India now sixth largest & fastest growing major economy in the world: Goyal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Custom-built Fuso Canter has room for complete team
  • Cargolux concludes its "year of the horse"
  • Kombiverkehr to launch new services in 2019
  • DHL and FIA World Endurance Championship renew contract
  • Supply vessel for offshore activities enters service
  • Inauguration of new logistics centre at Brussels airport
  • Power of procuration for Roland Wimmer
  • Australia: Linfox buys Aurizon's intermodal business
  • Kerry, Deloitte, and Cargo Smart increase use of blockchain
  • Team Lines goes offboard
  • ERS Railways generates growth spurt at Hupac
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Waberer's chooses Robert Ziegler as new CEO
  • C.H. Robinson increased revenues to USD 16.6 billion
  • SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations
  • Joint action to foster inland waterways in India

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Pressure increases on Grayling and 'illegal' Seaborne Freight contract
  • General average 'likely' as another blaze breaks out on a containership
  • Ceva stays bullish after a 'year of change', but its future remains unclear
  • Kerry Logistics keeps faith with 'overhyped' blockchain technology
  • Analysis: the air may be blue as 'New Kuehne + Nagel' fails to live up to expectations
  • China chartering more seafood flights as Year of the Pig trots in
  • Brexit could also be a threat to 1.7m in Cambodia
  • Skyteam may lose Kenya Airways just months after China Southern
  • Supply chain radar: 'Maybe it is all a show' - Panalpina's largest shareholder rejects DSV's Sfr170 a share proposal
  • Supply chain radar: As disappointment with the 'New Kuehne + Nagel' grows, ME/Africa boss opts out

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Metal Shark delivers 64-ft monohull pilot boat
  • Tidewater installs Challenger software platform on 100 OSVs
  • Thoma-Sea picks TMC compressor system for advanced trawler
  • Envirocleanse inTank BWTS gets USCG Type Approval
  • Paddy Rodgers to step down as Euronav CEO

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Dorian LPG increases scrubber investment
    The gas carrier now has 10 vessels contracted for scrubbers ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap
  • Stable crews might be a better way forward
    Stable crewing is more expensive in the short term but would pay off in the long run, a Southampton Solent...
  • NordLB offloads 263-ship portfolio of largely non-performing loans
    Cerberus will soon control a substantial chunk of Germany's overhanging shipping debt, with many in Hamburg fearful as to its...
  • Capital Product eyes broad horizon of shipping for opportunities with longer employment
    An $800m fleet controlled by its sponsor, Capital Maritime & Trading, includes large containerships and VLCCs - and additionally LNG...
  • Panalpina's largest shareholder declines to back DSV bid
    Ernst Göhner Foundation informs Panalpina board its preference for an 'independent growth strategy', including M&A
  • Box lines braced for Chinese New Year slowdown
    Container lines are managing capacity to meet demand but will be hoping that rates make a steady return to normal...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk to reduce UK and South Africa cadet intake | Baltic delays final decision on 2020 index changes | The...
  • Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers stepping down
    VLCC giant will start the search for a new chief executive to lead next phase of growth plan. Current chief...
  • Anadarko to supply CNOOC with Mozambique LNG
    The deal will bring Anadarko a step closer to a final investment decision for its East African LNG project
  • APL boxship burning off Vietnam
    The fire reportedly broke out in one of the ship's cargo compartments. No casualties have been reported so far and...
  • Brightoil reports $58m loss in June-December
    Embattled oil and gas player has calculated a HK$452m consolidated loss for the six months ended December 31, 2018 in...
  • Shipowners urged to hedge against oil price spike
    Shipping industry faces $100bn hit in worst-case scenario during the switch to low-sulphur fuels, say Enerjen Capital founders
  • NYK and BHP bunker vessel with biofuel using blockchain
    The journey of the fuel has been tracked and verified by BLOC's blockchain platform

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Manzanillo port regains rail access after protest
  • Schneider National to put new CEO in driving seat
  • APM Terminals' NY-NJ ups response to backlog
  • Panalpina shareholders reject 'hard to beat' DSV offer
  • Bankruptcy underscores need for freight payment diligence
  • Concor deepens integration with Russian rail pact

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Navios ups ante in offer for preferred shares
    Navios Maritime Holdings is sweetening the pot for preferred shareholders as it pushes forward with a tender offer that has been the centre of a lawsuit. Fewer than half of the necessary shares were offered for swap by last Friday's deadline. Now the Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner has bumped its offer up on one series of preferred shares to $7.25 in cash per share or $8.28 in 9.75% notes. Ho
  • Gloomy freight market proving a snag for capesize bulker sales
    Depressed market sentiment and the Lunar New Year holiday are stalling the sale of a Japan-built capesize bulker that has been on the market since early January, brokers say. The 180,230 Nord Steel (built 2007) entered the market on 2 January, but crashing spot rates have so far kept a lid on buyer interest, sale and purchase specialists say. The Singapore-based seller, Singa Star, is said to
  • Leros Management of Greece prepares to offload fleet
    Leros Management of Greece is seeking a sale of all four bulkers in its fleet. The vessels were ordered at the peak of the market in 2008, and the shipowner is poised to to recoup only a fraction of what it paid for them. Leros ready to pay the price Three of ships are supramaxes from China's Cosco Zhoushan Shipyard, while the fourth is a handysize bulker from Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineerin
  • Iranian-built aframax emerges under Venezuelan ownership
    Tanker ordered in 2006 and completed in 2013 has finally joined the fleet of Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company
  • No shock for Euronav stock after Rodgers' surprise exit
    Euronav's stock has so far withstood the shock news long-term chief executive Paddy Rodgers is leaving the company. Tanker giant Euronav announced this morning Rodgers would depart this year when a successor has been found. Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety Shares in the world's largest publicly traded crude tanker owner slipped a little in early trading in Brussels as the news
  • Iranian ships 'having no problems' after sanctions
    Iranian ships have had no significant problems with insurance coverage following the re-imposition of US sanctions, according to the director of the country's Shipping Association. Vessels can ply routes in most areas and ports of the world, Masoud Polmeh told reporters. The IRNA website cited him as saying that due to US threats, some overseas insurance companies offer their services until the
  • Chinese New Year hangover looms for lines
    Shipping consultancy Drewry has warned that boxship rates could take around 20 weeks to recover from a post-Chinese New Year (CNY) slump. The holiday sees factories shut down as families reunite during a week-long rest from work. Drewry said that to counter the anticipated demand lull, carriers will usually blank a number of sailings in a bid to better match supply with demand. So far the compa
  • Dorian still looking at LPG fuel
    Despite moving forward with scrubber installations, Dorian LPG still has an eye on LPG as fuel - it's just too expensive right now. It announced scrubber installations on three more ships Monday, bringing its total to 10, then on its earnings conference call said LPG conversion could be available as soon as next year. VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers Hats off to Hadjipater
  • Containerships buys back $13m of notes after CMA CGM takeover
    Finland's Containerships has bought back EUR 11.4m ($13m) of notes as bondholders exercised sell options following its takeover by CMA CGM. The French line bought the company last year and holders of the EUR 60m notes due 2021 had the right to require Containerships to repurchase the debt. The deadline for tendering the notes was 4 January. Bondholders offered in 19% of the principal amount and
  • Stolt-Nielsen reveals progress on 2020 fuel charges and tanker leaseback deal
    Stolt-Nielsen has enjoyed some success in passing the anticipated extra fuel cost from IMO 2020 rules onto its customers, its chief executive says. Oslo-listed Stolt is also working on a sale-and-leaseback deal involving multiple tankers, it has emerged. Tankers drag Stolt-Nielsen profit below forecasts Avenir LNG gears up for next phase of fundraising Chief executive Niels Stolt-Nielsen says
  • Hanjin's Subic yard receiver quits due to creditors
    The rehabilitation receiver for Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) has resigned. Stefani Sano blamed creditor opposition to his appointment by a local court, according to Business World. Philippines ready to help Hanjin yard buyers Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard He said in a statement: "By this resignation, I hope that the creditor banks shall have no m
  • Brightoil confirms arrests of VLCCs and barges
    Hong Kong-listed firm has been forced to halt much of its shipping operations as debt restructuring continues.
  • Oldendorff to retrofit kamsarmax with scrubber
    Upgrade announced as German shipowner takes delivery of five newbuildings
  • GEOxyz OSV helps locate Emiliano Sala's plane
    A Belgian OSV has helped find the wreckage of the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala in the English Channel. The newly signed Cardiff City striker and pilot David Ibbotson died on the Piper Malibu aircraft last month en route to Wales from France. The 3,330-dwt Geo Ocean III (built 2004), owned by GEOxyz, was moved into position over the wreckage site after the plane was found by a privatel
  • VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers
    Dorian LPG has upped its investment in scrubber technology as it wheeled out a stronger than expected set of quarterly numbers. New York-listed Dorian has opted to add scrubbers to three more vessels in a move it believes will offer a competitive advantage. Dorian's Hadjipateras named 2019 CMA Commodore Dorian reveals $20m scrubber project as it mulls BW LPG offer The project adds to a $20m pl
  • German study calls scrubbers 'new direct pollution source' to marine environment
    Research funded by the German Environment Agency highlights 'discrepancy' between scrubber-discharge samples and previous studies
  • Vafias-linked outfit seeks to keep tanker dispute in Texas
    US courts and not UK arbitrators should decide $20m liability case, says former owner of scrapped aframax
  • "Old" Noble Group to be liquidated
    A court hearing has been scheduled in Bermuda to wind up the "old" Noble Group following its $3.5bn debt restructuring. The company said the liquidation - a "procedural process" - will be considered on 8 February. Noble Group finally completes $3.5bn restructuring Court officer moves in to finalise Noble restructuring The Singapore trader and bulker owner was financially restructured at the en
  • Korea Shipping Corp scraps capesize bulker
    Korea Shipping Corp has sold capesize bulker for scrap, sources say. Demolition brokers say the 150,000-dwt Dangjin Friendship (built 1994) has been sold to Bangladesh for $445 per ldt or $8.3m. 'Wake-up call' for Indian yards as Brussels rejects scrapping applications Korea Shipping bought the vessel from Dong A Tanker for $8m in August 2012 as Dong A Ares. The ship was then due for special s
  • Maersk looking to expand on land
    The Danish group will target logistics, supply chain management and warehousing - but billion-dollar deals are out
  • Possible hijacking of three crew reported off Nigeria
    Maritime security firm Praesidium International has said three crew may have been kidnapped on Monday off Nigeria. An incident took place involving the landing craft Laeticia V, it said. The vessel was 135 nautical miles south-west of Brass in the Gulf of Guinea at the time. No further information was available.
  • Golden Pass decision seen as next spur for LNG market
    An anticipated final investment decision from Qatar Petroleum and Exxon on the Golden Pass LNG export facility is expected to spur the LNG market, Jefferies says. Analyst Randy Giveans says the decision is expected for the $10bn facility in Sabine Pass, Texas in the coming days. Qatar's $11bn newbuild plans show scale of LNG ambitions The analyst describes the step as "yet another important cat
  • Nord/LB rejects Cerberus bid as 263-ship portfolio sold
    Private equity fund bid on hold as state owner and savings banks come up with restructuring cash, but Cerberus tipped as buyer of $3bn "Big Ben" ship fund.
  • Milaha builds Nakilat stake to 36.3% with QIA deal
    Qatar Shipping (Milaha) has added another 5.9% to its holding in compatriot LNG carrier owner Nakilat. Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe The LPG, tanker, OSV and boxship player said it now owns 36.3% of the company. The 5.9% was the entire holding of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Milaha CEO Abdulrahman Essa Al-Mannai said his company was a founder of Nakilat. He added that the dea
  • Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree
    Arne Fredly is positive about the growth potential of Hunter Group's VLCC pool. Hunter teamed up with fellow VLCC newcomer Hartree Maritime Partners last October to create a pool for scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs. Hunter and Hartree open door for consolidation with new eco VLCC pool Frontline and Hunter head crude pack as peer group trumps S&P 500 Hunter's eight VLCC newbuildings and four from Har
  • Berenberg upgrades Hapag-Lloyd despite 2020 fuel cost questions
    Berenberg Capital has upgraded shares in container giant Hapag-Lloyd despite headwinds facing the sector, including disruption from IMO 2020 rules. Analysts led by Joel Spungin raised Hapag to buy and adjusted their target price from €34 to €31 per share. Hapag-Lloyd commits to scrubber retrofitting Hapag-Lloyd swings cost axe as it sets out new strategy "We believe Hapag's valuation discount
  • Milaha makes first boxship move in Europe
    Qatar Navigation (Milaha) is to launch its first boxship service in Europe. The company will start a direct run linking the Black Sea and Mediterranean, it said in a statement cited by Bloomberg. This will connect Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Russia. Ports are Athens, Istanbul, Poti and Novorossiysk. Milaha will use two 1,700-teu ships that can also carry 300 reefer boxes. It has not specifi
  • MPC Capital takes $20m hit from rig write-down
    MPC Munchmeyer Petersen Capital (MPC Capital) has taken a EUR 17.2m ($19.68m) hit from its investment in an oil rig. The German investor, better known for its ownership of boxships, said it made an extraordinary write-down on financial assets of EUR 9.6m in 2018. MPC Capital : investors "cautious" as profit falls This related to the carrying amount of two indirect investments from the former KG
  • Outspoken Rodgers to quit Euronav, work for safety
    Chief executive to step down later this year after a successor is found, and plans to focus on helping address pollution and improve safety.
  • BHP and NYK latest to back biofuel bunkers
    GoodFuels supplies green fuel to Japanese capsize, with CO2 savings to be verified with blockchain.
  • Libya said to be targeting return of VLCC loadings
    North African nation's plans include investment in state-of-the-art port suitable for large tankers.
  • MAN confirms LPG-fuelled engines for China VLGC
    Engine builder says propulsion technology also suited to shuttle tankers and VLCCs.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Panalpina rejects acquisition bid by DSV
    Swiss foundation owning 46 percent of Panalpina does not support offer from Denmark's DSV.
  • COSCO's Finkel: Low rates make alliances necessary
    Shipping line's executive vice president of trade says U.S. trucking and rising ship fuel expenses are other concerns.
  • Consultant: Ports need to invest in infrastructure
    The investments could facilitate new trade lanes despite looming economic uncertainty.
  • APL ship on fire off coast of Vietnam
    A Hapag-Lloyd ship that caught fire early in January is now moored off Freeport, Bahamas.
  • CBP determines country of origin for Ethernet devices
    CBP is slated to publish Tuesday a ruling that found the U.S. to be the country of origin of certain Ethernet devices for purposes of U.S. government procurement.
  • BlueWater looks at political unrest in Venezuela
    Oil-producing countries are closely monitored as bunker prices heavily impact the ocean liner shipping industry.
  • CSX exec: Inland ports improve supply chain efficiency
    The Class I railroad has seen an increase in efficiency and improvement in quality of customer service since implementing scheduled railroading.
  • Intermodal volumes up 5.6 percent in 2018
  • Nominations sought for ag trade advisory committees

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
  • Oil ends day lower as equity rally fails to dampen crude oversupply concerns
    Crude prices finished in the red Monday after an afternoon equity rally failed to allay market concerns that crude markets could become oversupplied due to lower demand growth.
  • Argentina awards license to YPF, Tecpetrol for Vaca Muerta oil pipeline
    Argentina's energy secretariat said Monday it has awarded a 33-year license to a consortium of Tecpetrol and YPF to transport crude over an under-construction pipeline, a key for increasing oil production in the Vaca Muerta shale play.
  • Panama's December marine diesel sales decrease 8.19% on year
    Marine diesel fuel sales in Panama totaled 33,041 mt in December, down 8.19%, compared with the year-ago month, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Monday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Supply concerns push Dubai crude above ICE Brent for first time since Aug 2015
    The strength is primarily due to tight sour crude supply reflecting uncertainty over Venezuela, a trader said.
  • BHP, NYK advance sustainable biofuels bunkering to cut carbon emissions
    The advanced biofuel was blended with conventional fossil-based MGO in a mix of 30% biofuel to 70% conventional MGO.
  • FUTURES: Crude steady to higher awaiting fresh cues
    "Some profit-taking can be seen this morning [Monday] though it remains largely supported compared to last week's levels," IG market strategist Pan Jingyi said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 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
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
(Leadership)
››› 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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