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April 8, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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'

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

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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