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BRIEFS

May 6, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate US$700/TEU and $1600/FEU to USWC Zeebrugge to be Cosco's new North European hub: Alphaliner 3PLs shrug off global slowdown with hikes in volumes Drewry anticipates box ship scrappings to rise with IMO's new sulphur rule MCT at Italy's Gioia Tauro port is to receive 32 Kalmar straddle carriers Chittagong port to build 2 box terminals, multipurpose terminal by 2025 Cargo thefts down in Q1 with California still the hardest hit: CargoNet High Court dismisses legal challenges to Heathrow's third runway British forwarders welcome Heathrow ruling Brian Wu re-elected HAFFA chairman for another two-year term

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MAY 5, 2019
'India is an extremely important market for BDP' MSC increasing stake in TiL Cotton import may rise by 80 pc this year Record export of electronics items in last fiscal APM Terminals changes safety philosophy Blockchain offers opportunities for cooperation in networks that lack trust Cochin Shipyard has its hands full Data sharing seen helping reduce port waiting times & decrease emissions Routing of self-sealed export containers through CFSs under the jurisdiction of JNCH CONCOR to strengthen infrastructure Kerry Indev Logistics launches eight services under Kerry Indev Express brand in integrated logistics push in India NTC Group expands its service profile by launching SCINNTC & Everrenew Energy

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Consultant supports the key transition First Effiliner delivered to Austrian carrier UPS grows in international segment New partnership to optimise distribution in Italy Nicolas Sartini is Ceva's new CEO More ports allow use of open-loop scrubbers Approval for JFK air cargo modernisation plan Alha Group takes over Verona cargo warehousing Logistics support for offshore platform Estonia: From wagon repairs to engine building GAC Qatar inaugurates Ras Laffan office Cargo keeps Scandlines on course in 2018 Albatros Express augments hinterland offers "Curiosity of the Day" Gebrüder Weiss wins Hermes award for transport security Dedicated aerospace warehouse opens in Hamburg Kloosterboer relies on free riding provided by Kuenz Korean Air Cargo enhances operational efficiency

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MAY 3, 2019
Shock for container lines as contract rates start to fall again Soft air freight market and volatile rates an opportunity to review capacity buying Yantian Express progress delayed as some cargo owners refuse to pay general average Q1 earnings at XPO Logistics flat as it looks to replace $600m Amazon dent 'We need to sail greener, not slower, to cut vessel emissions' Brexit sails from one storm in a port to another: want to talk about it? Ineos may have to disclose secret details of £2.6bn port of Antwerp project Sterling Transportation appoints Jim Flannigan as its new general manager Supply chain radar: Market talk and rumours - lies, damn lies, and corporate logistics

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MAY 3, 2019
Nichols Brothers delivers hybrid tractor tug to Baydelta Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) Freeland, Wash., reports that it successfully trialed and delivered Baydelta Maritime's new 100' x 40' Delta class hybrid tractor tug Delta Teresa, April 16, The vessel is VIDEO: Maid of the Mist orders first all-electric passenger boats to be built in U.S. New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, is preparing to launch the first Scientology measles ship heads for Curaçao A 440 ft cruise ship operated by the Church of Scientology as a floating religious retreat has left the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia and is headed for Curaçao, reports the BBC. Singapore carries out first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering Singapore continues to take steps to ensure that it keeps its place as the world's largest bunkering port, whatever fuel shipowners choose - including LNG. Pavilion Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of "Blame culture" seen as a factor in enclosed spaces deaths Seafarers and dock workers are still meeting their deaths while working in enclosed spaces because there is not enough understanding throughout the shipping industry of the risks faced by today's seafarers. Dangerous New London's State Pier will play key offshore wind role Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont yesterday announced an agreement on a harbor development plan that will see State Pier in New London play a key role in New England's developing offshore wind industry.

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MAY 3, 2019
Medium range tankers enjoy firm demand outlook Demand for medium range tankers appears to be rising and we may see more periods of tight tonnage for long... UN ocean chief warns shipping should aim for GHG emissions eradication by 2050 UN Special Envoy for the Ocean Peter Thomson explains why shipping has to decarbonise fully by 2050 Is Qatar biting off more than its LNG sector can chew? One analyst estimates Qatar may need 75 newbuild LNGCs, almost matching up to 80 vessels its national oil company sought, but deliveries... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Time for shipping to engage in ocean sustainability Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... UK considering national emissions control area extension The UK government has been in talks with Ireland and others about a potential new 0.1% sulphur limit The Interview: Ye Cheng Ye Cheng views his company as 'exemplary' in carrying out Beijing's Belt and Road aspirations. He says patriotism is a... Ocean freight contract rates fall on all major lanes Overcapacity on the Asia-Europe trade and continuing concern over China-US tariffs behind slump in rates From the News Desk: IMO MEPC 74 isn't the only show in town Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he won't be suspending Jones Act requirements for ships carrying LNG to Puerto Rico;... Is there a doctor on board? According to the European Maritime Safety Agency, as much as €1bn per year is spent on ship deviations for medical... Maersk invests in digital freight forwarder Hamburg and Berlin-based company offers sea, air and rail freight transport built on digitised processes including booking, communication, data exchange... GIC buys 10% stake in MSC's terminal operating unit Temasek Holdings, Singapore's other sovereign fund, fully owns local port operator PSA, while GIP. which is selling a 10% stake... Oakland fights to hold back rising tide A report called the San Francisco Bay Shoreline Adaptation Atlas suggests mitigating rising sea levels in the Bay Area by... Daily Briefing We'll maintain autonomy from BW, says Epic Gas chief \| Shipping has a range of autonomous solutions \| V.Group and... Samsung Heavy wins another LNG carrier order SHI has won orders for eight LNG carriers and one floating production, storage and offloading vessel this year DSME sells ex-Vantage drill ship for $350m The sale comes as the John Fredriksen-controlled unit is pursuing opportunistic acquisitions in the sector as market sentiment improves Sembcorp Marine hurt by slow activity in offshore sector After a lacklustre first quarter set of results for Sembcorp Marine, the outlook for the future is not much brighter, with...

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MAY 3, 2019
YRC Teamsters approve 5-year contract, avert strike PSA gains East Coast port foothold with Halterm UP consolidates Chicago intermodal terminals Oakland port sets date for ballpark vote VC funding expanding regional digital forwarder reach US spot truck pricing seen near inflection point Amid decarbon pressure, ship speeds already slowing Surging wind energy demand hits US truck barrier

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MAY 3, 2019
SAAM improves quarterly results Chilean provider of port terminals, logistics and towage services benefits from new operating model set in 2018. Algoma orders new bulker, posts first quarter loss Algoma Central has cut a deal with Jangzijiang Shipyard for a new bulker. The Toronto-traded bulker and tanker owner disclosed in its first-quarter earnings Friday that it exercised a $38m (CAD $50.9m) option with the Chinese shipbuilder to construct a seaway max bulker, due for delivery in 2021. Algoma Central to pursue buyback and cancel plan The company said it made the move prior to the fir Danaos and EnTrust secure $150m sale-and-leaseback deal for pair of containerships US-listed owner refinances Hyundai Respect and Hyundai Honour to Svein Engh-linked investment firm 'to repay the credit facilities secured by mortgages' on the vessels GasLog finishes first quarter as expected GasLog ended the first quarter roughly where Wall Street thought it would. The New York-traded LPG player posted an adjusted profit of $28.1m for the first three months of 2019, a slight improvement from the $25.3m posted a year ago and good for an earnings per share of $0.11. GasLog secures 12-year newbuild charter with JERA GasLog newbuilding secures long-term charter with Endesa but will tra Polys Haji-Ioannou closes the net on Nobu Su's mother Su's 85-year-old mother can now be sued for damages, a court has found, following his failure to pay a $57m judgment debt dating back to 2014 OSM opens up in Cyprus with tankers and bulkers Norway's OSM Ship Management is targeting expansion in the Middle East and Mediterranean with a new Cypriot base. It said that it now makes sense to offer full shipmanagement there - including technical management - as it has seen its client base grow on the island. OSM founder, chairman and chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen said: "We have full ship management out of offices in Norway, Singapore ING loan provisions jump to $231m Dutch shipping lender ING has logged a big increase in loan loss provisions in the first quarter. Spliethoff seals EUR 110m loan for scrubbers and BWMS Additions to provisions were EUR 207m ($231m) to 31 March, from EUR 85m in the same period of 2018. These provisions are across the whole group and not specifically shipping. The ratio of loans at the highest level of risk, stage three, was sta Ostergaard-Nielsen beefs up security after death threats Danish shipowner Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen has received death threats over news reports linking his Dan-Bunkering to deliveries of jet fuel to Syria. The tycoon, who also owns Uni-Tankers through his USTC Group, told local media he now has security personnel at his house. Dan-Bunkering denies Syria sanctions breach "I have guards around my residence, I can't drive in my own cars, and I have to B Gas charters pair of LPG carriers purchased by Bergshav B Gas is renewing its fleet by taking two LPG carriers on long-term bareboat charter from Bergshav, the Denmark-based company's majority shareholder. Bergshav hunts aframax tankers as profit doubles Hannevik's son follows in his father's footsteps at Bergshav B Gas chief executive Kim Kristensen confirmed that Norway's Bergshav has bought the 3,000-cbm Marte and Venere (both built 2004) from D Minerva Marine goes to Daehan Shipbuilding for $200m aframax tanker deal Greece's largest aframax owner is ordering up to four non-scrubber tankers in South Korea Ostergaard-Nielsen takes back sole control of Uni-Tankers Denmark's Uni-Tankers is eyeing a new future after the exit of Danske Bank as co-owner. The tanker company is now once again solely controlled by Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen's bunkering giant USTC Group. It has a new CEO and financing in place as it aims to raise efficiency. Uni-Tankers sees challenges and opportunities from IMO 2020 USTC distances itself from court case Uni-Tankers has a fleet InterManager slams blame culture over enclosed space deaths A "blame culture" is exacerbating the problem of seafarer deaths in enclosed spaces, according to shipmanagement association InterManager. Dangerous time frames are being imposed for hazardous tasks and safety improvements do not happen because investigations encourage this culture, it said. The association has carried out a survey of operators, managers and crew from almost 250 ships over the l Bulkers and boxships driving SITC revenue growth Hong Kong container line and bulker owner SITC International Holdings has posted higher revenue for the first quarter ended 31 March. Revenue from boxships and logistics was up by 11.5% to $354.5m. Container shipping volumes amounted to 563,357 teu, representing an increase of 8%. Average freight rates from container shipping and supporting logistics businesses, excluding slot-exchange fee inco OSVs to rack up growth of 89% by 2023 The OSV industry is heading for better times in the next few years, according to a new report by ResearchAndMarkets (RAM). It said the offshore ship sector will log a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 89% by 2023. Subsea 7 confirms Toisa DSV purchase Rates have been recovering this year after a slump, particularly for platform supply vessels (PSVs). The rise in deepwater and ultr Seismic shake-up as TGS takes over Spectrum Norwegian seismic survey vessel charterer TGS-NOPEC Geophysical is buying the owner of the world's largest 2D data library. It has backing from shareholders owning 34% of Oslo-listed company Spectrum, it said. The deal will cement TGS' position as a leading provider of multi-client 2D and 3D seismic data, and realise its ambition of growing exposure towards the South Atlantic. TGS estimates sig DNB shipping book shrinks by $1.2bn Norwegian lender DNB has seen its shipping loan portfolio reduced by NOK 10.52bn ($1.2bn) over the last year. At the end of the first quarter, the gross carrying amount of the book was NOK 52.86m, against NOK 63.38bn at 31 March, 2018. The reduction was described to TradeWinds as "a wanted development" by a DNB spokesperson. Of these loans, NOK 394bn were classed as at the highest level of risk Samsung makes it LNG order number eight for 2019 Latest gas carrier order takes South Korean shipbuilder's year-to-date tally to $2.6bn Singapore government buys stake in MSC terminal arm GIC says TIL offers 'attractive growth potential' from its pipeline of existing and new facilities Torm LR2 emerges as target of Venezuela boarding Danish shipowner's Singapore-flagged tanker said to have been boarded by six robbers. Sembcorp Marine makes weaker start to 2019 Group says competition remains intense, and production activity is expected to remain low.

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MAY 3, 2019
Preference shift impacts finished vehicle logistics Increased visibility throughout the supply chain could help improve the length of haul from the OEM to the dealership, speakers said Tuesday at the JAXPORT conference. Longshoremen and employers oppose Texas legislation Bills in state legislature to limit containerships calling Houston could "crush" economic growth, say International Longshoremen's Association and USMX. Bill introduced for full utilization of harbor fund H.R. 2396 would unlock the HMTF's existing $9.3 billion balance and enable the expenditure of about $34 billion over the next decade. 'Preparations' begin for Section 301 exclusion process U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made the statement about the third tranche of tariffs in response to questions after a Ways and Means hearing. Port of Oakland to hold vote on ballpark Port commissioners will decide whether to give the Oakland Athletics four years to complete studies and agreements for proposed baseball stadium that industry opposes. Truckload's sharp turn fuels shipper opportunities Coyote Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Chris Pickett says shippers can benefit from the sharp drop in spot rates and believes the market still has yet to hit bottom. CBP to use analytics to strengthen trade enforcement Connecticut marine terminal to be wind energy hub Rodriguez receives Captain of Industry Award Dupré paying out about $1 million in driver bonuses McConnell attempts to fill Ex-Im Bank's empty suit

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MAY 3, 2019
OMV warns of European margin hit over Druzhba outage European refining margins are set to suffer over the coming weeks from rising costs for Russian Urals crude. Large Med 0.5% marine fuel cargo sold as IMO 2020 rules approach: traders It's a sign that bigger clips of low sulfur bunkers are beginning to sell ahead of IMO 2020. Expiry of Iran waivers raises bullish expectations for European HSFO Market participants were left with a bullish outlook for the European high sulfur fuel oil market. Tight Hamburg pushes bunker premium to Rotterdam HSFO barges to month high Tight supply of high sulfur bunker fuel Hamburg has pushed up its premium over FOB Rotterdam. Many ports support open loop scrubbers use in their waters despite ban by some: CSA 2020 "It appears that some ports are revoking their earlier decisions to restrict open-loop scrubber," Fee said. India's east coast refineries, ports brace for severe cyclone Fani "We are closely monitoring the situation," an IOC official told S&P Global Platts. Shell to ship first cargo of LNG from Australia's Prelude in Q2: CFO "We expect to ship our first cargo of LNG in Q2 this year," Uhl said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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