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April 8, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate up 1.1pc to US$658/TEU, but rate to USWC remains flat
  • APL offers new faster services to USWC from central and south China
  • Ambitious Cosco in calm financial waters thanks to subsidies from China
  • Box shipping demand on Asia-Europe trade to remain 'muted' over summer
  • Baltic Exchange decision on IMO 2020 could irk opponents, end up in court
  • DHL Express offers 300 Circle K outlets as pick up points for deliveries in HK
  • Malta charges 3 African teenagers with hijacking an oil tanker
  • Electric vehicles will revolutionise logistics industry: Ti research
  • Amazon confirms move into B737-800Fs with Southern Air CMI deal
  • Jakarta Airport to build air cargo village with aim to be global freight hub
  • U-Freight boosts partnership with Easyship in Netherlands, UK and US

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 7, 2019
  • Bahri bolsters long-standing relationship with customers & partners in india
  • Conqueror Freight Network meets to talk business & network in Thailand
  • Container shipping facing headwinds but moving in a positive direction, says report
  • Kalash Global Logistics celebrating first anniversary
  • Maurizio Apontes change of role
  • Panama Canal Authority makes draught announcement
  • Grape exports up
  • Vishakhapatnam Port extends existing rebates on Vessal Related Charges
  • India boosts bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements
  • Madhya Pradesh has potential to double its share in countrys exports in next 5 years: FIEO President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Harmful low water levels
  • E-trucks for Paris, Frankfurt and Stuttgart
  • Oscar Thwin joins Air Partner as vice president of freight
  • Coal shipment volumes surging in Russia
  • IDS adds 50th warehouse to its network
  • Atlas Air: new aircraft for Amazon and Qantas
  • Japan joins the Hong Kong convention
  • Rolf Goeder appointed CIO in German/Swiss cluster
  • Rhenus Contract Logistics installs Swisslog's autostore
  • Finnair Cargo continues to grow
  • Globalports continues its comeback
  • Fewer trains hauling more timber
  • Nunner opens new branch in Switzerland
  • UPS supports trans-border shipments
  • Turkish Cargo big in South Korea
  • Duisport holds its course in difficult conditions
  • Door-to-door from Luxembourg to China by train

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • More blank sailings will tighten capacity to push spot rates up for peak season
  • Iata/Fiata cargo agency programme hits the buffers
  • Shippers say trade security programme would ease congestion at Mexican border
  • Djibouti must pay DP World $500m after government loses legal battle over DCT
  • AirBridgeCargo Premium 'guaranteed space' service takes off
  • More safety checks on containers could aid war on counterfeit goods
  • Steve Downing is new head of group projects at Priority Freight
  • Ernst Shulze to take over from Chris Lewis as UK CEO for DP World
  • Former Roadrunner CFO charged with accounting fraud
  • Supply chain radar: Biggest week ever in logistics 'is nothing compared to what is about to come'

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Chinese shipbuilder gets AiP for giant gas carriers
    Classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to two new gas carrier designs from China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding: a 200,000 cu.m LNG carrier and a 147,000 cu.m Very Large Ethane Carrier
  • Climeon modules ordered for fourth Virgin Voyages ship
    Stockholm, Sweden, headquartered Climeon has received an additional order, worth EUR 1.5 million (about $1.7 million) from shipbuilder Fincantieri. It covers the supply of Climeon Heat Power modules for the fourth cruise
  • Topaz trials "targetless" DP laser sensor
    Wärtsilä has successfully completed sea trials of its SceneScan system on the Topaz Citadel, a 72 m platform supply vessel owned by Dubai, UAE, headquartered Topaz Energy and Marine. Developed by Wärtsilä
  • Captain fined after permitting unsafe work practices
    The captain of a Panama flagged, Taiwanese controlled bulker has been fined NZ$6,000 (about US$4,000) after New Zealand port state control authorities found crew working at height to load a cargo of

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Marine fuels: Small but significant for oil majors
    'It is a key dimension of how we think about the transportation industry and it is a key dimension of...
  • Why the Jones Act is still crazy after all these years
    The Jones Act is deeply embedded in American society but the drivers behind this protectionist legislation have changed, CMA Shipping...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: What makes a port 'smart'?
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Global box traffic knocked by China's early holidays
    Transpacific box numbers for February hit by frontloading in the latter stages of last year, with volumes down more than...
  • Flex LNG applies for direct listing in the US
    Flex LNG says the rationale for the direct listing rather than an initial public offering is based on the fact...
  • Port of Oakland announces changeover to green cranes
    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District awarded terminal operator SSA Terminals a $5m grant last year
  • UAE at crossroads for shipowners and class
    The Arab nation has long prided itself on a rapid expansion in almost every business sector, including shipping. But UAE's...
  • Bang to rights
    The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea is a step forward in improving seafarer welfare, but also an indictment...
  • Royal Vopak poised to sell Algeciras, Amsterdam and Hamburg tank farms
    Vopak is to announce new projects to grow its portfolio with a focus on industrial, chemical, and gas terminals, says...
  • Indian elections: Riding the LPG wave
    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi may not have managed to keep all his election manifesto promises, but his scheme to...
  • Djibouti ordered to pay DP World $385m in compensation
    Djibouti will also be forced to pay interest and legal fees in addition to damages as a result of the...
  • Geneva declaration puts seafarers' human rights in focus
    First draft of human rights convention for seafarers seeks to raise awareness of abuses at sea and mobilise efforts to...
  • World boxship fleet update: Holding steady
    A quiet month for containership fleet expansion comes as a relief as carriers take up tonnage to prepare for new...
  • Teekay secures finance for four shuttle tanker newbuildings
    The new debt facility is funded and guaranteed by Canadian and Norwegian export credit agencies, as well as commercial banks
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance approves development of new container terminal
    Including future phase two commitment, the deal represents approximately $500m in private and public investment in the region's economy, say...
  • The box sector prescription: First, do no harm
    Can liner shipping resist an order splurge that will undermine long-term sustainability?
  • The Interview: Khalid Hashim
    The new emissions controls will not be something that will break the market as it will adjust, but the question...
  • Aegean Marine re-emerges as Minerva Bunkering
    Aegean filed for protection from creditors in November 2018 after finding a $300m hole in its books
  • Daily Briefing
    Fallen high-flyer Nobu Su jailed | The Tung family: Dealmakers par excellence | Scrubbers and new fuels changing the business...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Ryder expands Mexican warehousing as cargo demand rises
  • Jury still out on 'precision' railroading in US
  • Volatile Asia-Europe volumes can't mask declining growth
  • Carriers look to tap 'booming' Vietnam market
  • Former USTR: US trade policy resembles China
  • Truckers seek safe harbor at larger US carriers

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Russell Investments grows Ardmore Shipping position
    Russell Investments Group has upped its leading stake in Ardmore Shipping Company. The Seattle-based firm now owns 3.6 million shares after a 500,000 buy, Securities and Exchange Commission filings show. Private equity overhang gives shipping shares a hangover Russell was already New York-traded Ardmore's biggest shareholder with 9.4% of all outstanding shares. The company now owns 11.2%. Ardm
  • Nordic American Offshore strikes bank deal
    Emanuele Lauro-led company to get deal on waivers and possibly maturity extension in trade for cash and ships.
  • CEO: Eagle Bulk spared 'contagion' of capesize woes
    Chief executive Gary Vogel remains 'constructive' on outlook for ultramax and supramax asset classes.
  • Balzano: MarAd will redouble efforts to support sealift
    The US Maritime Administration is redoubling its efforts around growing the merchant marine as the military shifts priorities toward more conventional warfare. The agency's deputy administrator, Richard Balzano, said the Jones Act and the country's maritime colleges are the key to growing the US-flag fleet, growing the base of American mariners and, potentially, supporting a protracted military c
  • President Christian Andersen set to exit VLGC owner Avance Gas
    Christian Andersen is stepping down as president of John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas, having been with the company since its inception in 2007. Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber decision nears Avance and Dorian optimistic as VLGC down cycle appears to be ending The decision will be effective sometime within the next few weeks, chief financial officer Peder Simonsen told TradeWi
  • Korea's big three yards set for first-quarter boost
    South Korea's big-three shipyards are expected to log an upturn in their financial results for the first quarter. The Yonhap news agency cited analysts as saying that Hyundai Heavy Industries will post revenue of KRW 3.3 trillion ($2.9bn) for the first three months, a rise of more than 10% year on year. Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape It will also make it b
  • Halani OSV duo going under the hammer in Namibia
    Namibia's high court is auctioning off two OSVs controlled by India's Halani Shipping. Exercising its Admiralty jurisdiction, the court said the 1,900-dwt accommodation unit Halani 1 (built 1980) was the subject of a court order on 29 March for a public sale. No auction has yet been set. Bunkers are included in the sale. The claimant is Indusind Bank. Halani Shipping sets its sights on secondh
  • Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation prepares to launch VLCC pool
    Chinese tanker giant Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has unveiled plans to launch a VLCC pool and build dual-fuelled VLCCs, according to local media outlets. In its annual meeting with clients, the tanker arm of state conglomerate China Cosco Shipping reportedly announced it had established a VLCC department as an initial step to launch a VLCC pool. Cosco Shipping Energy logs $553m
  • Alpha Bank plans disposals as loan losses hit $1.8bn
    Greek shipping lender Alpha Bank is lining up more big disposals of bad loans as impairments rose in 2018. The bank said provisions for loans hit EUR 1.61bn ($1.8bn) last year, from EUR 1bn in 2017. The figure was affected by additional impairments in the final three months in relation to an expanded target for non-performing exposure (NPE) sales this year. This implied a cost of risk of 296 ba
  • Bimco to open Athens office
    International shipping association Bimco is about to open an office in Greece that will be tasked with enhancing service to local clients and help recruit new ones. It will be Bimco's third office outside its Copenhagen headquarters, alongside existing ones in Shanghai and Singapore. Greeks are the single biggest group of shipowners within Bimco, accounting for 152 out of the about 800 ship prop
  • Tanker pilot a suspect in Helge Ingstad sinking case
    A pilot is among three suspects being investigated following the collision between a Tsakos tanker and a Norwegian frigate last year. Police told NRK that the pilot onboard the 113,000-dwt tanker Sola TS (built 2013), an officer on the frigate Helge Ingstad and an employee of the local vessel traffic services are being investigated. The November incident led to the warship sinking. Boa reveals
  • New K Line CEO launches business review
    New K Line CEO Yukikazu Myochin has launched a review of the Japanese owner's operations on its 100th anniversary. He said management resources will be focused on the four pillars of dry bulk, tankers and gas, car carriers and logistics, following the spin-off of boxship operations into the ONE joint venture with MOL and NYK. Myochin is new K Line CEO as Murakami moves upstairs K Line to tear u
  • Uljanik Plovidba probed over newbuilding contract profit
    Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba is being investigated over alleged improper gains from a shipbuilding contract. The tanker and bulker player said it had been notified by authorities of the probe "due to the alleged misconduct of the former managing director." The investigation relates to a project to build four vessels at unrelated shipbuilder Uljanik Group's 3 Maj yard in 2009. Uljanik Plovidb
  • Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape
    A merger of the world's two largest shipbuilders is gathering pace and the super-sized company looks set for a fresh identity. Yards counter tough shipbuilding market with consolidation HHI-DSME merger draws praise at home but criticism beyond the peninsula Seoul-listed pair Hyundai Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering agreed on the mega-deal earlier this year. The co
  • Siem reactivates AHTS after winter stacking
    Norway's Siem Offshore has brought an anchor-handler out of winter layup for a new contract. Broker Westshore said the 285-bp Siem Pearl (built 2009) spent 141 days in Bergen after being stacked in November. It has now been fixed this week by ConocoPhillips for 21 days for the Safe Caledonia rig move at £14,000 ($18,350) per day. The last recorded fixture for the vessel before that was in Octob
  • Croatian shipyard Brodotrogir seeks court restructuring
    Croatian shipbuilder Brodotrogir is seeking a court restructuring after running into financial trouble. The commercial court in Split has begun a pre-bankruptcy procedure at the request of the company. This is a pre-emptive move in a bid to unfreeze its bank account, the Jutarnji Vijesti website reported. Danko Koncar closing in on Arctech yard Uljanik yard picks Koncar as new partner "A furt
  • Aegean Marine reborn as Minerva Bunkering
    Restructured Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US with a new name. The fuel and tanker group is now Minerva Bunkering, a fully-owned subsidiary of trader Mercuria Energy. It filed for reorganisation in November. "We are pleased that Aegean has completed its restructuring, and now as part of Mercuria, is a significantly stronger company wit
  • Teekay Offshore lines up $440m newbuilding loan
    US-listed Teekay Offshore Partners has secured a new $414m debt facility to fund four LNG-fuelled shuttle tanker newbuildings. The company said long-term financing covers the suezmax DP2 vessels due in 2019 and 2020. Two of these will work for Norway's Equinor under its master agreement, while the others will join its contract of affreightment fleet in the North Sea. The new facility is funded
  • Tufton Oceanic adds general cargo vessel pair to fleet
    London-based fund manager triples the size of its exposure to the sector with latest S&P deals.
  • Commodore Hadjipateras calls for more women in shipping
    Dorian LPG's John Hadjipateras, Connecticut Maritime Association's 2019 Commodore, says females should serve throughout shipping.
  • China imported record numbers of logs in 2018
    New Zealand and Japan suppliers key beneficiaries, while Russia emerges as the biggest loser.
  • Total signs long-term LNG SPA with China's Guanghui
    French oil major expands supply footprint in world's largest market for liquefied natural gas.
  • China will need up to 80 LNG carriers as its imports grow
    Training sufficient experienced crew to handle these vessels will be among the country's biggest challenges
  • Arun receives first LNG cargo destined for breakbulk
    Indonesia's oldest LNG terminal already started a new life in regasification but Pertamina has fresh plans for the facility

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • WLS: Asia-to-North America trades see capacity sink in Q1
    While weekly allocated capacity on Asia to North America trades took a sharp downturn between Q4 2018 and Q1 2019, prominent North Europe outbound trades saw a modest increase.
  • Official: Mexico making progress with Dems on USMCA
    Mexican officials met with several House Democrats this week as their congress looks to OK labor reform legislation in line with provisions of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Border closure averted but problems remain
    President Trump walks back threat to close the southern border with Mexico, but CBP's reallocation of officers to immigration duties continues to stymie cargo flows.
  • FMC to monitor low-sulfur fuel cost impact
    Chairman Michael Khouri told Senate Commerce Committee members that the agency is concerned how ocean carriers will pass IMO bunker requirement costs onto shippers.
  • Small businesses concerned about infrastructure
    Three small business executives spoke Thursday during a call organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about how the nation's infrastructure impacts their companies.
  • Executive Moves: Air Partner and Weber Logistics
  • Port Canaveral first North American call for Aframax tanker
  • New CMA CGM ship christened
  • Lawsuit over Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls dismissed
  • CBP, FDA step up international mail facility inspections
  • CBP seizes fake designer caps at Dulles Airport

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2019
  • Singapore Q2 2019 ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term offered at MOPS plus $5/mt
    Singapore ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for the second quarter of 2019 were offered at $5/mt over the Mean of Platts Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil assessments, according to market sources.
  • Brent settles above $70/b as global supply outlooks tighten
    Crude futures settled near five-month highs Friday as the market focus lingered on a tightening global supply picture.
  • Loading delays at Rotterdam bunkering terminals due to tightness: sources
    Long delays at bunker oil terminals in Rotterdam resulted from tightness on the Rotterdam bunkers market, sources said.
  • European HSFO arbitrage indicator east hits 10-month low
    The East-West spread dropped to a 10-month low Friday morning amid a fuel oil supply overhang in Singapore and hefty flows of product east from Northwest Europe. The front-month East-West spread -- the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes versus 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- is a measure of the openness of the arbitrage from Rotterdam to Singapore.
  • Traded Rotterdam HSFO barge volumes grow on Saudi demand, closed arb east
    Volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges surged at 152,000 mt in the first week of April as sellers looked to relieve themselves of product, and buying activity picked up in preparation for Saudi Arabian summer demand.
  • The time is now to find your fuel: Capital Link Forum
    Bunker buyers should find their fuel suppliers as soon as possible, as compatibility and availability of compliant low sulfur fuel and scrubber-ready high sulfur fuel remain uncertain ahead of the January 1, 2020, implementation of the International Maritime Organization 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel regulation, panelists on the IMO 2020 & Beyond forum at Capital Link Forum said Monday.
  • First VLCC of Forties crude heard booked for Far East in May
    A very large crude carrier (VLCC) has been booked to take North Sea's Forties crude on a Hound Point-Far East voyage in May, according to shipping and trading sources.
  • Singapore residue stocks rise on week to 22 mil barrels, imports at 5-week high
    Singapore's commercial stocks of residues rose 11.6% week on week to 21.663 million barrels in the week ended April 3, data released late Thursday by Enterprise Singapore showed.
  • Los Angeles MGO reaches 51-month high as supplies continue to be limited
    Los Angeles Marine Gas Oil bunker fuel pricing hit a 51-month high Thursday amid ongoing supply issues while a potential resupply date continued to be murky.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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