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BRIEFS

February 7, 2019

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Bahri reports impressive revenue & net profit growth in Q4 2018 Höegh Autoliners recognised as 'Shipping Line of the Year - RoRo Operator' at BHP-MALA 2019 Awards in Mumbai Seth Narottam Morarjee Shipping Cricket Tournament to commence on Feb. 9 Tackling barriers to Just-In-Time ship operation ...invites comments from stakeholders on Draft National Logistics Policy Commerce Ministry meets key stakeholders with the aim of boosting exports Various measures being taken to increase agricultural exports China reportedly imposes coking coal import restrictions at its north-east ports

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More shipments despite tougher market conditions Cold chain partnership celebrates tenth anniversary More than 50,000 quiet wagons on Germany's rail network Big Move branches into project logistics Five years old and targeting growth Japanese potential for port of Hamburg Marseille Fos and Strasbourg set up multimodal partnership Egyptair receives second A330-200P2F K + N's Toronto branch obtains seafreight certification Babcock Offshore takes on new director UIC: intermodal transport registers exponential growth Global freight capacity grows by 3.5% in 2018 Lineas anchors presence in port of Rotterdam Global fleets rise in value says Vessels Value Revitalising industrial real estate in Hanau Michiel Van Veen to head UPS Switzerland "Curiosity of the Day" Dancet deserts Ralpin

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Supply chain radar: Bring a charitable foundation into the DSV+Panalpina tale - and 'it's just about the money' European feeder operators catching cold as liner consolidation heats up North America's gain was Asia's loss last year as air freight demand softens FedEx offers overnight delivery, but do their retail customers want it? Blockchain platform launches, aiming to take the strain out of letters of credit Grayling not welcome in Calais, says port chairman Port CEO Christine Cabau Woehrel leaves Marseille to return to CMA CGM BIFA site will help cut through the red tape of forwarding apprenticeships Food packaging and waste are the major issues for supply chains, says new report Supply chain radar: Stretching the Amazon vs 3PLs debate - a few ships and planes will never do it Supply chain radar: Squared circles - what if CMA CGM goes for Panalpina, and DSV is left out?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
VIDEO: Navy takes delivery of LCS 15 Seadrill in 50:50 JV with Angola's Sonangol $10 billion Golden Pass LNG export project to go ahead Corvus Energy to acquire lithium-ion battery specialist Grenland Schoellhorn-Albrecht deck machinery picked for icebreaking tug Alfa Laval expands availability of PureBallast 3 crew training courses

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Navios Acquisition posts loss despite tanker market improvement Merger with VLCC affiliate 'timely' in light of higher rates, says Angeliki Frangou Ardmore sells tankers amid rising losses The US-listed company expects a sustained upturn as a result of low fleet growth and a projected higher demand for... McQuilling predicts marginal growth in crude tanker sector McQuilling predicts 1.0% crude and residual fuel demand growth in 2019 EEX delays Asian LNG contract launch The launch has been delayed while clients are busy preparing for Brexit which takes place at the end of March Eastern Pacific tanker released by militia in Cameroon The tanker had been captured by a local charterer and an armed militia at the Sonara refinery in Cameroon UN Security Council turns spotlight on maritime crime The UN security council hears that piracy has become more sophisticated and threatens life on land Scorpio investigates stabbing on product tanker The vessel was en route to Singapore from Russia when the incident occurred, the company says 'AI, Captain!' Maersk adds virtual assistant to reefer platform Maersk says it wants RCM to look and feel like a 'favourite smartphone app' IUMI's Turner prepares to 'confront the chaos' President hails considerable considerable progress in last decade, with three employees in Hamburg, Asia hub in Hong Kong, reinvigorated presence... Dry bulk finds positive in US soyabean sales The US has announced 2.6m tonnes of new soyabean export sales to China in the marketing year that ends in... Europe's standalone operators face ominous future Maersk Line, MSC, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have increased their combined market share from 34% to 56% in the last... Isle of Man Ship Registry's Mitchell gets top job Dick Welsh is to retire after 13 years at the helm of fast-growing ship registry Calais bans 'disrespectful' Grayling over Brexit ports plan Calais has spent the money for traffic to flow regularly under a WTO terms Brexit and so is mystified at... DP World global container volumes rise in 2018 DP World handled 71.4m teu in 2018, but volumes in the UAE dropped by nearly 3% Britannia secures Singapore underwriting licence The seven-strong Singapore branch will be managed by Tindall Riley (Britannia) Singapore and headed by industry veteran chief executive John... World boxship fleet outlook: Maintaining the balance Order slippages set to maintain deliveries at a manageable level throughout 2019 Trade agreements boost Canadian exports Investment in infrastructure needed to gain full benefits of growing trade French ports sign deal for multimodal north-south axis French Mediterranean port is looking to become a southern gateway to France's hinterland through partnership with the River Rhine port... Daily Briefing Tankers stalling amid uncertainty over US sanctions on PDVSA

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Hearing to determine if Montreal port labor can strike Logistics SaaS encroaching on NVO space Competition has NWSA ports eyeing $300 million expansion Do BCOs have incentive to speak up on chassis? Difficult solutions to US chassis chaos emerge US shippers pressed to collaborate as capacity eases HMM call turns up volume at PSA's JNPT terminal

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
BW LPG pushes back over talk of exit from large gas carriers Speculation grows as outfit strengthens VLGC position with second large gas carrier said to be on market Bulker owners in no mood to celebrate Chinese New Year Dry bulk rates hit near record lows on economic woes and lower Brazilian iron ore exports DHT Holdings back to profitability in fourth quarter DHT Holdings returned to the black in the fourth quarter, but still fell short of analyst's expectations. The New York-listed tanker owner posted a $12m profit in the last three months of 2018 after reporting losses for each of the last four quarters and an improvement over the $7.5m loss for the same period last year. But earnings per share came out at $0.08, lower than the $0.13 consensus figu Seadrill teams with Sonangol for drillship venture John Fredriksen-backed Seadrill has formed a new joint venture with Angolan oil company Sonangol to operate drillships. The 50/50 partnership with Sonangol affiliate Empresa de Servicos e Sondagens de Angola will run four vessels, restructured Seadrill said. They will focus on "opportunities" in Angolan waters. Each company will bareboat charter two vessels to Sonadrill. Seadrill's post-Chapte Troubled 3 Maj reveals new contract and Algoma interest Troubled Croatian shipbuilder 3 Maj has claimed to have lined up new business following a series of vessel cancellations last year. The Rijeka commercial court postponed on Wednesday a decision on whether to start bankruptcy proceedings against the yard to 26 February. Director Maksimilijan Percan was quoted by the SeeNews agency as saying in a report sent to the court that the company can easil HHI could seal DSME deal in March Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) could finalise a deal to take over rival DSME as early as next month. This is according to a company insider cited by the Nikkei Asian Review. KDB pressing ahead with mega-merger of world's two largest shipbuilders But an agreement depends on seller Korea Development Bank (KDB) confirming that compatriot Samsung Heavy Industries has no interest in a deal. Koch relets Safe Bulkers cape Koch Shipping is reportedly releting a capesize bulker it has on a 10-year time charter from Greek owner Safe Bulkers. The 184,000-dwt Lake Despina (built 2014) has been fixed for 11 to 14 months by SwissMarine at $14,500 per day, European brokers said. Koch is paying Safe Bulkers $24,376 per day. The company is expanding its presence in the capesize sector and now controls 11 units. ING loan provisions rise to $276m in fourth quarter Dutch bank ING has posted a rise in loan loss provisions for the fourth quarter, but profit increased. The shipping lender said additions to provisions were EUR 242m ($276m) to 31 December, up from EUR 190m in 2017. Top shipowners enjoying cheapest debt in a decade For the full year, the total was down to EUR 656m against EUR 676m. The figures include write-offs and recoveries on loans and rec Probunkers to release scope to yards on LNG bunker septet Company plans for first vessel to be operational by end-2022 in customer-focused approach to LNG bunkering Pacific Gas signs five-year VLGC charter Pacific Gas has sealed a five-year time charter with Wanhua Chemicals. The 84,000-cbm Pacific Shanghai (built 2017) is fixed for five years at an undisclosed rate, European gas tanker brokers say. Pacific Gas takes over five smaller LPG carriers Attempts to reach Pacific Gas were unsuccessful. The vessel was ordered at DSME in 2015 for $75m. In December, it came off a charter to Dutch energy Noble takes small shipowners down the roads less travelled Bank says investor meetings outside the traditional hotbeds of north-eastern US cities can pay dividends for an industry in need of support wherever it can be found Norwegian Shipbrokers' Association turns 100 It has been 100 years since the Norwegian Shipbrokers' Association (NSA) was formed, and 300 guests including Crown Prince Haakon celebrated the occasion at Gamle Logen in downtown Oslo. NSA director Hans Nicolai Edbo says its members are different, but a common factor is that they offer added value to the customers, which often are shipowners. The organisation has 113 member companies with arou Armed militia releases Eastern Pacific tanker in Cameroon The aframax's 26 crew are safe and unharmed, and the vessel is underway again Frontline deepens cooperation with Phillips 66 John Fredriksen's tanker company Frontline is strengthening its cooperation with charterer Phillips 66. This time the venture includes Frontline's 157,000-dwt Front Clipper (built 2017). This is not a time-charter contract, however, TradeWinds is told. Frontline declined to comment. In August last year, Frontline struck a deal with Phillips 66 involving the 157,000-dwt Front Cosmos (built 201 IRISL loses court bid to overturn EU sanctions rulings Iranian shipowner IRISL has lost a bid to annul sanctions rulings made against it by the European Union in 2013. It and 10 other linked companies had asked the Court of Justice of the European Communities to overturn a rejection of its plea to the General Court of the European Union in February 2017. IRISL back in court? IRISL funds freed The EU had alleged in 2010 that IRISL has been involved Chappell: LNG carrier rates will stay high The next two years are shaping up to be good ones for LNG carrier owners before newbuildings catch up with the market, Evercore's Jonathan Chappell said on a conference call Wednesday. Golden Pass decision seen as next spur for LNG market Qatar's $11bn newbuild plans show scale of LNG ambitions With more LNG projects coming on line in the next few years, spot rates for 2019 and 2020 will be bet 2020 Bulkers raises another $3m in equity Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers is raising another $3m in equity. This is the eleventh time the company has gone to the market for capital to pay instalments for its order of eight newcastlemax bulkers at the Chinese New Times Shipyard. The latest shares have a price tag of $10. The three previous issues have been conducted at $9.50. 2020 Bulkers has so far raised $73m in equity for the newbuildi Tamai Steamship ups its earnings The bulk carrier owner is on track to distribute a dividend for the first time since 2016 RSA boss voices concern over hull market 'pain' Low premiums and the spectre of Brexit cast dark shadow over London marine insurers, says IUMI head. Fire on APL Vancouver brought under control A blaze onboard an APL vessel off Vietnam has been brought under control. APL said the situation on the 9,200-teu APL Vancouver (built 2013) was "progressing favourably". The company reported the fire in cargo holds on 1 February as the ship transited from Shekou to Singapore. "Shore support and firefighting tugs have been deployed under the oversight and assistance of a Vietnamese coast guard Awilhelmsen offloads $567m of RCCL as it rejigs family holdings Arne Wilhelmsen family becomes sole owner of cruiseship giant's biggest shareholder after transaction. Exmar's Tango FLNG finally offloads in Argentina Belgian shipowner Exmar's first floating LNG (FLNG) production unit Tango FLNG has arrived at its new home base in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, after hitching a ride from China on a heavylift ship. Exmar set for rebirth after fixing out floating LNG unit Exmar said Tango FLNG, which is fixed to energy company YPF for a 10-year tolling agreement, will now undergo hook-up and commissioning. The 0.5-m Ardmore sells two, refinances seven and looks toward first quarter Anthony Gurnee-led company misses fourth-quarter profit estimates by two cents, but analysts remain upbeat. Diana Shipping takes panamax pay cut Greece's Diana Shipping has agreed a reduced rate for one of its panamax bulkers with Switzerland's Phaethon International. The 75,000-dwt Danae (built 2001) will earn $8,100 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for between 11 and 14 months, starting now. It was previously chartered by Phaethon from December 2017 at $10,000 per day. The employment is anticipated to generate $2. Shearwater wins Equinor and Aker BP survey deals Norway's Shearwater GeoServices has clinched survey contracts from Aker BP and Equinor for the summer season. The company said the four ocean-bottom seismic (OBS) surveys will involve the 3,800-dwt WG Tasman and WG Cook (both built 2010), owned by WesternGeco. Shearwater wins eight months of survey work "We are excited to be chosen by two major petroleum exploration and production companies to Users of scrubber technology likely to remain in the minority A relatively small number of scrubber installations is a vote of confidence in refiners and oil majors to produce adequate low-sulphur fuel, argues Professor Constantine Arcoumanis Burnt-out Sincerity Ace set for repair in South Korea Car carrier may be saved after massive fire in the Pacific, but cargo loss claim could still top $100m and shared under a general average declaration Vinalines plots more stake sell-offs Vietnamese state owner Vinalines is looking to sell off more shares in its subsidiaries to cut debt. Acting general director Nguyen Canh Tinh said in a statement cited by the Sai Gon Times that after converting to a joint stock company it will cut its holdings in companies like Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) and Vinaship, in which it has 51%. It wants to streamline operations and increase its fo Nordea reverses shipping loan losses in fourth quarter Finnish-headquartered banking group Nordea has turned around shipping loan losses in the fourth quarter. It said shipping, offshore and oil services logged a reversal of 20 basis points (bps) to 31 December, against losses of 13 bps in the same period of 2017. Net loan losses were EUR 30m ($34m) for the bank as a whole, down from EUR 71m a year ago. Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Britannia gains licence to underwrite business in Singapore Latest move follows receipt of similar approvals from Hong Kong's insurance regulator in January. Heavy rains impact Queensland coal terminals Abbot Point suspends berthing, while other ports face cargo shortages due to train disruptions. Brexit prompts EEX to delay Asian LNG contract launch German energy exchange says threat of UK's disorderly exit from the EU prompted decision.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
'Small uplift' expected in contract freight rates Drewry says carriers will focus on making sure they can recover higher fuel costs. China has 'long record' of unambitious WTO pursuits In its report to Congress, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative expressed concern about China's support for World Trade Organization Appellate Body proposals. Trump calls for 'great rebuilding' of infrastructure In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, the president says investing in the nation's roads and bridges "is a necessity." Seattle terminal $300 million upgrade recommended Northwest Seaport Alliance may lease to Stevedoring Services of America and MSC's Terminal International Ltd. EU prohibits Siemens-Alstom merger The European Commission cites competition concerns for blocking the proposed deal on Wednesday. Maersk to add virtual assistant to RCM platform Greece's fleet remains world's most valuable Freight tracker FourKites nets $50 million in funding Committee clears Commerce enforcement nominee Full vessel operations resume at GCT Vanterm Executive Moves: East and Gulf coasts, Rockies

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Buzzard share of Forties Blend crude down to 30% in latest week: Ineos The Buzzard oil field's contribution to key North Sea's Forties Blend crude was marginally lower in the week to Sunday, Forties pipeline operator Ineos said Wednesday. Plains keeps open possibility of further Permian oil pipeline consolidation As concerns loom about a Permian oil pipeline overbuild, Plains All American did not rule out the possibility Tuesday of teaming up with another competing project for its recently confirmed 1 million b/d pipeline to the Texas Gulf Coast. ExxonMobil, Hess unveil two more discoveries offshore Guyana An ExxonMobil led consortium announced Wednesday it has made two more discoveries offshore Guyana Haimara and Tilapia bringing the number of finds on the prolific Stabroek block to an even dozen. Colombia December hydrocarbon exports rise 1.4% on year Colombia exported 3.642 million mt of hydrocarbons in December, up about 1.4% from the 3.592 million mt of crude and products shipped in December 2017 and 0.6% above the 3.619 million mt exported in November. EIA says US fuel oil stocks rise, still lag behind 2018 levels US fuel oil stocks for the week ended February 1 showed a slight build from the previous week, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.

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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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