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January 7, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate flat at US$996/TEU, up 2.7pc to USWC
  • Intra-Asia/Mideast GLX calls at DaChan Bay Thursdays and Wednesdays
  • MSC takes over more of the cleanup of North Sea box spill
  • Boxes catch fire mid-Atlantic on Hapag-Lloyd's 7,510-TEUer
  • Beijing pledges more spending, less taxation in 2019 to boost growth
  • Los Angeles APM Terminals ramps up loading/discharge on a single ship
  • China's online regulators warn financial researchers against speculation
  • Week-long waits hit ships at Makassar box shop in South Sulawesi
  • Container shipping has potential to expand on deepened Mississippi
  • Kenyan appeals court halts petition over who runs Port of Mombasa
  • NYK gains funding to build its first methanol-powered chemical tanker
  • SF Express to develop air cargo hub at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport
  • Istanbul's new airport opening delayed again - now till March 3
  • Amazon to lease 10 more freighters from ATSG for Wilmington air park
  • Peak season fails to stop global air cargo falling 1.4pc in November

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 6, 2019
  • 'In 2019, I would like us to focus intently on strengthening our profitability'
  • 'The industry relies on the promise of a better future with optimism'
  • IRClass Review of 2018 & Projections for 2019
  • India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone takes over interim operation of Iran's Chabahar Port
  • Major Ports on the growth path
  • Sanjay Sethi takes charge as Chairman of JNPT
  • Special Secretary (Logistics) holds joint review meeting at DPT
  • Leaner & greener shipping seen attracting investment in 2019
  • Measures being taken to curtail import of textiles

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Island-hopping to success
  • More autonomous trucks on trial in Australian mine
  • Balkan rail upgrade progressing
  • Crew fighting fire on "Yantian Express"
  • Krone overshoots EUR 2 billion turnover mark
  • Fourth B737-400BCF for Atran Airlines
  • Allianz pro Schiene elects new board
  • PD Ports: Short sighted vision threatens UK's growth
  • KN expands pharma chain network in Slovenia
  • Port of Dunkirk automates customs clearance
  • Saudia Cargo flies in event material from Europe
  • New CFO at CLX
  • New container train for hinterland traffic in Germany
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Angus Procter elected as Wet FFABA chairman
  • Moore Stephens: green times looming on horizon
  • Welsh food for Middle East
  • Air China touches down in Phnom Penh

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • Crew reported safe after fire breaks out on containership Yantian Express
  • Heavy snow and staff shortages freeze cargo operations at Kiev's airport
  • Strong demand keeping spot rates firm as new bunker adjustment fees come aboard
  • Lack of provision for freight in Trans-Pennine rail upgrade a serious mistake
  • Seko Logistics moves swiftly along acquisition trail with two strategic buys
  • Reforming container operations the main focus as K Line enters centenary year
  • Brexit: could Channel ports cope with 'no deal'?
  • Supply chain radar: Royal Mail preps for a buyout
  • Supply chain radar: AP Møller Mærsk's land of hope and glory?
  • Herb Kelleher, the most disruptive innovator in the airline business, dies at 87
  • Should Apple's results worry the air freight market?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • Bouchard B. No. 295 completes major overhaul
  • Fires breaks out aboard Hapag-Lloyd containership
  • Norwegian tax change sees DHT duo relocate to Singapore
  • Corpus Christi entrance channel deepening to start this year
  • Aquaculture acquisition: InnovaSea to buy Nortek Akvakultur
  • Green shipping will continue to attract investors

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • MSC Zoe clean-up operation under way
    MSC has said it is not aware of any dangerous cargo spill
  • Great White Fleet to replace reefers with cellular boxships
    The weekly container service will use two chartered-in vessels of the modern type and will turn in five weeks
  • MSC containership crew kidnapped off Benin
    MSC has secured the vessel, cargo and remaining crew but have no further comment about missing seafarers
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports blaze on vessel
    Yantian Express was bound for the Canadian port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on its way from Colombo when the fire...
  • DHT Holding's co-chiefs move to Singapore
    The company, which has its corporate headquarters in Bermuda, will see its Singapore office hold senior management and focus on chartering...
  • New IMSBC rules on coal liquefaction kick in
    Insurer Gard highlights regulatory changes that came into place on January 1, which also include changes to scrapping rules for...
  • Indian Register posts 4% growth in classed fleet
    IRClass is now recognised by 41 flag states globally, with additions last year including the Netherlands, Vietnam, Jordan and Bahrain
  • Japan shipping majors pledge to be forward-looking
    Companies' chiefs set out their strategy for addressing challenges
  • Spot rates spike as sulphur surcharges filter through
    Asia-Europe spot rates have achieved double-digit percentage gains since the turn of the year, while the transpacific market has witnessed...
  • Cargo ship runs aground in Libya
    The 2009-built Liberian-flagged Atlantic Peach was carrying 150 containers when she ran aground
  • PSA puts itself at the vanguard of digitalisation
    While there are challenges, there are also many benefits to be gained from adopting new technology, PSA Singapore head of...
  • Thailand shuts down oil and and gas fields as it waits out tropical storm
    At least three production and storage floaters disconnected and moved from offshore fields in the Gulf of Thailand - Erawan...
  • Yard Talk | Little new year cheer for shipbuilders
    While the number of active shipyards has shrunk significantly since 2009, hopefully the power of consolidation will truly revive the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Holiday cheer for capesize market | Pre-tariff rush link to drop in key China manufacturing index | Exclusive interview with...
  • All eyes on US-China trade talks
    Talks to begin after technology and agriculture players in the US incurred billions in damages; China manufacturing volume also shrank for the...
  • Leaner and greener shipping will attract investment, says Moore Stephens
    There remains an appetite for investment in shipping from both new and existing players
  • California move to ban coal exports from Bay Area terminals
    Environmentalist groups such as the Sierra Club are applying pressure on all levels of government
  • Search suspended for last missing MOL crew
    Shoei Kisen Kaisha is coordinating with the merchant vessels that have picked up surviving crew for their transport from the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • E-commerce spurs US courier, warehouse, trucking hiring
  • US-Asia capacity tightens ahead of Lunar New Year
  • Volatility frames cautious trans-Pacific contract talks
  • Minimal cargo risk from US government shutdown
  • US trucking firms look to 'cultivate' their own drivers
  • LA-LB terminals: Backlog will ease mid-January

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • US shipping stocks rise with the market
    Thirty New York-listed companies show green arrow today amid upward market momentum driven by positive jobs report, Fed remarks.
  • UK-flagged ship grounded on Mississippi in Louisiana
    The Mississippi River is blocked after a UK-flagged bulker ran aground Friday morning. Croatian-owned bulker runs aground in Argentina Shortly after 8:30 a.m. local time, the 114,248-dwt Anglo Alexandria (built 2011) was grounded roughly 70 miles southeast of New Orleans, near the mouth of the waterway, the US Coast Guard said. The disabled ship, plus several days of heavy fog, have created a q
  • Government shutdown not hitting shipping industry
    It's unclear how the shutdown has affected the Maritime Administration, but the shipping industry seems unconcerned
  • Fiori eyes growth as he looks to 'make Premuda great again'
    Marco Fiori, the Italian shipowner's new chief executive, outlines plans after his appointment was confirmed today.
  • Baltic Exchange exploring introduction of new tanker routes
    Public trial will see US to China VLCC route tested alongside possible suezmax, aframax and MR routes.
  • US accuses Russian owner of sanctions-busting scam
    US government prosecutors claim Sovfracht used a front company to launder millions of dollars through US banking system to pay for jet fuel
  • Seaspan declares quarterly dividend
    Seaspan has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. The dividend is the eighth consecutive quarter the boxship owner has declared such a dividend, after dropping it from $0.37 per share in November 2017. The company has paid a dividend each quarter since 2006. After losing $174.1m in the second quarter of 2017, the company has been in the black each of the last five quarters. In the
  • Danaos Corporation falls out of NYSE price compliance
    Danaos Corporation has been put on notice by the New York Stock Exchange. Danaos plans to 'rely' on compliant fuels After its shares closed at $0.90 Friday, the Greek boxship owner announced that it had received notice from the stock exchange that it was out of compliance with its $1 per share minimum price rule. The company has six months to get its shares back over $1 and close at an average
  • MSC cleaning up lost boxes in North Sea
    Diego Aponte-led boxship giant has expedited clean-up process with help from several salvage companies.
  • Njord Shipping buys first boxship in partnership with MPC
    Njord Shipping has acquired its first containership as it continues to expand its fleet. The Norwegian shipowner has teamed up with Oslo-listed MPC Containerships to buy the 2,490-teu Norfolk Trader (built 2002). Njord chief executive Henrik Ness confirms the purchase of the vessel, which comes with a charter party attached. Glastad buoyed by handysize investments Breakthrough in Asia fuels
  • Croatian-owned bulker refloated in South America
    The bulker that ran aground earlier this week in South America was refloated in the early morning hours Friday. According to Argentine law firm Vega & Co., the 53,529-dwt AP Sveti Vlaho (built 2009) sailed to an anchorage in nearby Recalada to proceed with local coastguard formalities. Croatian-owned bulker runs aground in Argentina The ship, owned by Dubrovnik-based APS Shipping and managed by
  • Fire hits Hapag-Lloyd containership off Canada
    Fire has broken out in a container and spread to others onboard a Hapag-Lloyd containership on Friday. Efforts were made immediately to extinguish the fire onboard the 7,510-dwt Yantian Express (built 2020). Concern mounts over car carrier fires following Sincerity Ace blaze However, they have been suspended due to a "significant deterioration of weather conditions", the Germany-based carrier
  • Fiori completes comeback with top job at Premuda
    Marco Fiori has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Premuda, completing a rapid return to the industry for the former d'Amico International Shipping CEO. Fiori set for quick comeback as d'Amico departure date nears Paolo d'Amico on shipping: 'You have to fight for things you love' Fiori will take over the role from Jens Martin Jensen, the Pillarstone shipping man who has filled the pos
  • World economy 'greatly upset' by protectionism, says K Line
    K Line president Eizo Murakami has used his annual New Year's message to highlight the need for stability and certainty in geopolitics and trade in order to sustain economic growth. Murakami said 2018 was a year of "gradual improvement" for the world's economy. Japan P&I Club drives expansion in FD&D Myochin is new K Line CEO as Murakami moves upstairs This was despite setbacks in developing
  • Michael Gross grows stake in Global Ship Lease
    Hedge fund tycoon Michael S. Gross has strengthened his position as a leading shareholder in container specialist Global Ship Lease. Webber defends 'great deal' with Poseidon as GSL stock struggles Gross now boasts a 13.5% stake in the New York-listed shipowner, in which he has been a shareholder since 2008, an SEC filing shows. His stake of 10,752,754 shares is split between his personal acco
  • Dry bulk and LNG shipping stocks tipped to shine in 2019
    DNB Markets names its top picks for this year, alongside an upgrade for Star Bulk.
  • BW Offshore extends Brazilian FPSO charter
    BW Offshore has secured a one-year extension for one of its floating production, storage and offloading vessels. BW Offshore giant largest ship scrapped this year The 257,865-dwt FPSO Polvo (built 1980, converted 2007) will keep working for PetroRio until the third quarter of 2020. The ship's charter was set to expire in the third quarter of this year. The deal between the Oslo-listed company
  • Crew evacuated from burning cargo ship
    Fifteen crew have been evacuated from a general cargo vessel that caught fire off the coast of Turkey on Friday. The blaze erupted in the accommodation block onboard the 4,195 dwt Mark (built 1981) at around 06:20 local time, according to Turkish press. "A police boat was dispatched to the scene. Fifteen crew members were rescued and taken to [Istanbul's] Kartal port," Istanbul Governor Ali Yerl
  • Top DHT Holdings executives swap Oslo for Singapore
    Top management at VLCC owner DHT Holdings are quitting Oslo for the Asian shipping hub of Singapore. DHT Holdings closes book on BW VLCC deal Co-chief executives Svein Moxnes Harfjeld and Trygve P Munthe will no longer be based in the Norwegian capital. However, the rest of the management team will remain in Oslo, where the company has an office on Haakon VIIs GT. DHT confirmed the swap in a
  • Lower Opec exports dent tanker shipments in December
    Crude tanker loadings dropped by 3% in December with the output from Opec countries falling due to lower exports from Saudi Arabia, according to Morgan Stanley. Tanker sector licks lips for 'positive disruption' Clarksons Platou Securities analysts calls 'new dawn' for shipping stocks in 2019 Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis, citing ClipperData, says global crude tanker trade fell to 1.6 million barr
  • MOL aims for improved profitability in 2019
    Japanese shipping giant says it must also understand where its strengths lie versus the competition.
  • ONE sets productivity record at PSA terminal
    Liner giant says achievement serves as new operational benchmark for Singapore port operator.
  • Corpus Christi awards first VLCC channel improvement deal
    US port begins ship channel deepening effort with first contract over next five years.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • Customs brokers fret over border closure threat
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America warned closing the U.S.-Mexico border would cause an "economic disaster."
  • Japanese shipping execs concerned about protectionism
    Leaders of NYK, MOL and "K" Line also highlight the challenge of IMO sulfur regulations.
  • MSC intensifies North Sea cleanup
    More than 250 containers washed off the MSC Zoe on Wednesday.
  • David Arian, L.A. harbor commissioner, labor leader, dies
    Arian was the president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from 1991 to 1994 and also served as president of Local 13 in Los Angeles.
  • EU intends to extend steel safeguard
    The European Commission has notified the World Trade Organization of its intent to extend steel safeguards imposed last summer through July 16, 2021.
  • Virginia lays out offshore wind supply chain roadmap
    With an estimated 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power projected for the United States by 2030, Virginia believes its port facilities could play a central role.
  • Dive into January issue of American Shipper
  • Fire breaks out aboard Hapag-Lloyd box ship
  • SEKO Logistics acquires GoodShip International
  • Executive Moves: ITS Logistics, JZ Expedited
  • Contract awarded for Port of Corpus Christi project

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 4, 2019
  • Iraq seeks to hold crude production at 4.513 million b/d for six months
    The cut would be 140,000 b/d from the reference level of 4.653 million b/d reached in October, the ministry said in a statement Friday.
  • Oil settles off intraday highs after US crude, products build blunt rally
    Crude futures settled in the black Friday, but well under intraday highs after a bearish US Energy Information Administration inventory report halted an early session rally.
  • OUTLOOK 2019: LSFO demand to displace HSFO in Asia ahead of IMO 2020
    The IMO will cap sulfur content in bunker fuel to 0.5% from the current 3.5% from January 1, 2020 and shipowners are expected to start buying low sulfur bunker fuel from Q3, leading to a drop in demand for high sulfur fuel oil, according to industry sources.
  • Chinese Ningbo-Zhoushan port's Dec throughput rises on year
    In 2018, container throughput rose about 7.6% year on year to 27.95 million TEUs, while cargo throughput was up 7.7% at 776.43 million mt.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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