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January 9, 2019

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APL introduces new CSX service linking four ports in the Philippines ONE achieves record shipshore moves in Singapore Growing protectionism major concern of Japanese shipping executives NY-NJ port lengthens gate hours to handle backlog of holiday containers US-Asia box space shrinks ahead of Lunar New Year Shipping firm lands 'no-deal' Brexit ferry contract but has no ships Box ships stranded for days at Indonesian terminal that lack capacity to cope GAC wins 3 awards in the 2018 National Business Excellence Awards SpiceJet starts daily air freight service from Guwahati, Kolkata to HK, Dubai Air Charter Service sets new monthly revenue record in November Founder of Southwest Airlines, Herb Kelleher, dies aged 87

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JANUARY 8, 2019
Freight derivative trade volumes up in 2018 BMCT welcomes first regular service call of HMM's CIX service Deendayal Port & KICTPL create history in the new year by berthing the longest ever vessel 'It is reasonable to expect 2019 to be a year of growth for the logistics & airfreight sectors' Prabhu highlights benefit of extending interest subsidy Power-packed event deliberates on the changing times in cargo & logistics

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Lithuanian forwarder to test CNG truck SMEs to benefit from innovative e-commerce offer Gianclaudio Neri heading up Ceva Italy Rhenus acquires Core Management Logistics in UK Contecon Guayaquil combatting carbon emissions American Airlines beefs up Argentinean meat business Shuttle to link Kiel-Norwegenkai and Hamburg-Billwerder Share Logistics nets 25% of Asthon Cargo Khryapov appointed CEO of United Wagon Company Linking China and the Philippines Expanding SF Airlines has hub plans for Chengdu "Curiosity of the Day" New York's shortline railway under new management Facility for hazardous materials Qatar Cargo adds second Mexican destination to transpac... Sören Stark succeeds Thomas Stüger MSC and Messina finally engaged

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JANUARY 8, 2019
2M announces blank Asia-Europe and transpacific sailings for Chinese New Year Shippers hit in the wallet by rising cost of inland UK container transport More questions raised over Seaborne's ability to operate Ramsgate ferries IATA: air cargo volumes lost momentum towards the end of 2018 Founder Richard White's long way to the top at WiseTech Fuel price spread sheds doubt on economic case for scrubbers Top line growth the aim as John Pearson takes the helm at DHL Express Supply chain radar: struggling with liquidity Marine casualty claims specialist Victor Fenwick joins law firm HFW LongRead: The pharmaceutical phenomenom sees another bumper year

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JANUARY 8, 2019
EC to investigate Fincantieri acquisition of Chantiers de l'Atlantique ABS opens new state-of-the-art global headquarters Huntington Ingalls announces executive changes TEN says two 36 month charters will generate $33 million revenues Vestdavit to supply davits for latest Esvagt windfarm SOV newbuilds Deck carrier takes large loads from small ports through tight waterways NASSCO-Norfolk gets $91.4 million Navy contract mod BIMCO: China open loop scrubber discharge ban not yet total

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JANUARY 8, 2019
Union calls for Brexit ferries to have UK crews Union sees the possibility of a World Trade Organisation-rules Brexit as an opportunity to boost employment in the UK New York port authority completes rail link The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the opening of the rail facility would advance its strategic... Gestioni Armatoriali restructuring deal completed Deutsche is understood to have purchased a $90m non-performing loan owed by Ravenna-based operator from fellow Germans Commerzbank in 2015... London Gateway turns up Brexit heat to gas mark 5 Former England rugby star Phil Vickery was joined by Michelin-starred chef Barry Vera, who went up against lorry driver Cliff... New shipbroking venture launches in Singapore TCT Shipbrokers - as the new entity will be known - will in the first instance focus on containership and multipurpose vessel... North's Dybedal to chair NSOCC Hanjin Heavy yard in Philippines files for rehabilitation Total assets of the Subic-based yard stood at about $1.64bn Crude tanker earnings fall amid Opec worries and oversupply There are around 18 newbuilds to be delivered in the first quarter of 2019, with 10 in January alone MOL Chemical Tankers acquires Nordic Tankers Nordic Tankers will be renamed MOL Nordic Tankers A/S and all existing management and employees will remain in the company Shipper survey reveals openness to rate premiums Sea-Intelligence compiled its findings via data from online freight platform Cogoport, assessing nearly 800,000 rate offers focused on the Indian... Daily Briefing China bans open-loop scrubbers in ports \| Green sheen dulls ship safety warns ICS \| Lloyd's List Weekly Podcast \|... Fatal chemical tanker fire off Hong Kong The 17,500 dwt, 2010-built vessel is owned by Vietnamese firm Aulac Corporation Singapore to trial methanol as ship fuel Singapore-based Nanyang Technological University and not-for-profit lobby group Methanol Institute are co-funding the project Excelerate among bids for Philippines LNG terminal project Apart from the PNOC bid, Excelerate is the only company to be taking on the project on its own Nanjing Tanker plunges on first relisting day The first delisted company in mainland China approved to return to the main board since Beijing resurrected the country's stock... Sapura Energy wins contracts worth $185m The company expects to see higher utilisation of its assets with the new contracts as it gears up for long-term...

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JANUARY 8, 2019
US retailers tempering import plans India's major ports dodge brunt of strike Santos's Asia service shake-up worries shippers Asia-Europe trade set for sharp capacity cuts Shippers rush for LA-LB storage amid backlog Tough road ahead for freight data standardization 2M first with Lunar New Year sailing cuts

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JANUARY 8, 2019
Canadian government to review emergency tug bids The Canadian government will review the procurement process for two emergency tow vessels after complaints by Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime. Nordic American Offshore's future unclear after merger with Horizon called off Tidewater inks long-term deal with Horizon Maritime The company, a partnership between the aboriginal Heiltsuk Nation and Horizon Maritime Services, alleged in August the government Norwegian wins upgrade from Bernstein Shares for Frank del Rio-led cruise major have been taken to outperform on improved stability in 'uncertain' environment. Crude tanker rates dropping, but not setting off alarms Crude tanker rates are dropping, but remain at a "healthy" level, analysts say. Spot charter rates have seen big drops from the two-year highs reached in late November and December - with suezmax rates falling by more than half - thanks to Opec production cuts and Saudi Arabia looking to further cut exports. The Baltic Exchange's assessment of time-charter equivalent rates for VLCCs, for example Weighing up the pros and cons of shipowners' Xmas share buy-back spree The benefits of buy-backs are not clear-cut, says equity analyst, as market capitalisation, liquidity and volatility issues must be weighed against pure balance-sheet mathematics Brussels raised competition fears around Fincantieri takeover of STX France EU competition watchdog to probe deal, says it could harm cruise ship market Beijing to limit use of open-loop scrubbers in Chinese ECAs The world's largest maritime trading nation steps up preperations for the IMO 2020. Oldendorff Carriers ships out brace of veteran vessels German bulker giant Oldendorff Carriers is selling its two oldest ships for further trading. Fredriksen heads the field on newcastlemax bulker projects Global bulker giant Oldendorff flourishes as S&P strategy propels growth The 77,000-dwt specialized selfunloaders Carol (built 1990) and Berni (built 1991) have been sold to an undisclosed Chinese owner for a land reclamation project. TradeWind Big name trio join Baltic Exchange Council Guy Hindley, Denis Petropoulos and Andy James replace Lambros Varnavides and John Hadjipateras Norwegian orders two ships for Oceania Cruises Frank del Rio-led cruise major will spend €1.15bn ($1.46bn) to launch both 1,200-guest vessels as part of new Allura Class focused on upscale market. EU wants Italy, Spain to toe line on port tax The European Commission (EC) has proposed that Italy and Spain align their taxation of ports with state aid rules. In Italy, ports are fully exempt from corporate income tax, while in Spain, they are exempt from corporate income tax on their main sources of revenue, such as port fees or income from rental or concession contracts. The EC said this can provide them with a competitive advantage in Fednav strives to stay ahead with next phase of newbuilds Canadian bulker owner joins forces with Japanese shipyards to develop 'generation four' vessels Japan gives A-bomb certification to Korean yard workers A Japanese district court has awarded official certification as atom bomb survivors to three South Korean men who said they were forced to work at shipyards there during World War Two. The Mainichi daily said this appeared to be the first ruling of its kind. The men, now in their 90s, will be known as "hibakusha", due to being present in Nagasaki when the US dropped the bomb in 1945. The ruling Late flurry lifts 2018 newbuild haul past 1,000 ships Newbuilding orders in 2018 snuck above 1,000 ships following a late rush of activity, according to data from Clarksons. Tanker spike keeps S&P at near record levels Bumper year for LNG carrier orders as 2018 tally passes 60 Samsung ends 2018 on a high with LNG carrier number 18 It counts 1,017 new ships contracted by the close of last year, down from the 1,155 vessels put in the book in 2017 b Bondholders sue HSH over privatisation 'losses' German group alleges value of capital instruments depressed by lender ahead of sale to new owners. Fincantieri and Scenic Cruises circle Uljanik Two potential buyers carry out due diligence on trouble Croatian yard group. MOL suspends master after drinking reports Japanese company says it is conducting an investigation into captain's conduct on day of collision. Hornbeck aims to swap $200m of notes for new loans Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is trying to stretch its debt maturity by launching a new notes exchange offer. The US OSV player wants to swap up to $200m of its 5.875% bonds due next year for term loans expiring in 2025. Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon These will carry interest of 9.5%. The loans will be guaranteed by second-priority interest in the collateral securing the Baillie Gifford takes even bigger position in Kirby Corp Scottish investment manager Baillie Gifford & Co has more than doubled its stake in Kirby. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Baillie Gifford bumped up its position in the New York-listed, Houston-based offshore player to 12.84% from 5.25%. Kirby Corp scoops CGBM 100's fleet The firm now owns 7.7 million shares, up from 3.1 million. Kirby is one of two maritime companies Sentinel Marine spending $46m on newbuildings Aberdeen owner Sentinel Marine is spending £36m ($46m) on three new emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVS). An unnamed Chinese yard is building the trio, named Cromarty Sentinel, Trafalgar Sentinel and Viking Sentinel. The move creates 80 jobs for the owner. The vessels will be delivered by the end of 2020. Rory Deans, chief executive of Sentinel Marine, said: "This is a speculative inv Canadian niche player McKeil Marine moves into tankers Ontario company reported to have bought vessels from Turkey's Transal Goldenport Shipmanagement returns to Cosco for pair of ultramax bulker newbuildings Dragnis family books two vessels at Chinese giant's Yangzhou yard Clarksons shares continue 2019 rebound after Pre-Close trading update Shipbroker sees stock price recovery extended after trading update this morning. Tanker owner Uljanik seals $25m loan Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba has signed a $25m loan deal to refinance previous debt. An unnamed overseas lender is providing the cash to pay off loans linked to vessels, it told the Zagreb stock exchange. In November, the company said it had arranged more refinancing to lower its costs. It added that remaining funds needed to refinance an existing facility would be secured from alternative s Tanker FFA volumes up 20% in 2018 Tanker forward freight agreement (FFA) volumes jumped 20% in 2018, according to Baltic Exchange figures. Derivative volumes hit 321,962 lots last year, it said, while the bulker figure was up 1.4% at 1,196,929 lots, the most since 2008. Dry options volumes rose by 44% to 268,976 lots - similar levels to 2016. A lot is defined as a day's hire of a vessel or 1,000 metric tonnes of cargo. Panamax Drugmaker drops oil trading business after six months of massive losses Less than six months after entering the business, Vistin Pharma is closing its energy trading operation after racking up almost $12m in losses. IMO 2020 focused trading fund suffers major loss Shipping leaders start countdown to IMO 2020 The Norwegian drugmaker, which specialises in producing diabetes medication, started its oil trading operations in September 2018. The unit aimed to take adva Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon Analyst tips Tidewater, Scorpio and Harvey Gulf to be active in 2019. MOL Chemical snaps up Nordic Tankers from private equity owner Deal with Triton creates 75 ship chemical tanker vehicle. Tufton Oceanic Assets plans C shares conversion as growth efforts accelerate Move comes after capital raised in October has been largely invested. James Fisher takes over UK and Saudi companies for $17m UK tanker and marine services group James Fisher is expanding again with takeover deals worth £13.1m ($16.7m). It has agreed to buy 100% of Martek Holdings in the UK and 60% of Saudi firm Murjan Al-Sharq for Marine Contracting (MSMC). Martek is costing '9m, with another '1m potentially due depending on profit targets for the year ending 28 February 2020. It was founded in Rotherham in 2000 and JJ Ugland: 2018 a better year after bulker boost Private Norwegian shipowner JJ Ugland has enjoyed a stronger 2018 after bulker markets improved. It said that following two years of imbalance and weak shipping markets, conditions came closer to a balance last year. "Overall, 2018 has been better for us than the previous two years," it added. The sector showing most improvement was the dry cargo market, where stronger rates paved the way for a Diligent Holdings ups ante in supramax market with Queen Greece's Diligent Holdings has added a fourth supramax to its steadily growing fleet, a year after entering the segment. The 58,100-dwt Queen Halo (built 2010) joined the company's fleet last month under its new name Queen, Equasis shows. Brokers had reported the vessel's sale last October for about $15.3m, but the identity of its buyers was not revealed at the time. Supramax purchase shows in Z&G Halcoussis emerges with Densan supramax bulker Traditional Greek company makes its first sale-and-purchase move in five years Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years VLCC and aframax segments proved most active as cash buyer GMS puts total demolition value in South Asia alone at $1.5bn Former CSIC exec Sun Bo arrested in China Ex-China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) executive Sun Bo has been arrested in China on suspicion of bribery and abusing powers. The Xinhua news agency cited the Supreme People's Procuratorate as saying that the former general manager and deputy chief of the leading Party members' group at CSIC was held after the completion of a probe by the National Supervisory Commission. The case has been h Hanjin yard files for rehabilitation in Philippines Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) has said its Philippines shipyard has filed for rehabilitation. In a regulatory filing, the shipbuilder said HHIC-Phil, which operates the Subic yard, will carry out an insolvency scheme. Orders have been tailing off as owners remain cautious on newbuildings in most sectors. The yard was founded in 2004 and has 16 vessels - 14 aframaxes and One dead as chemical tanker suffers explosion off Hong Kong Authorities say police craft, fireboats and government helicopter deployed in rescue effort. Panama Canal trims one foot off allowable transit draft Authority says ships exceeding new requirements may be forced to off-load cargo to pass. POSH picks Contractor to lead subsea division Former Kreuz Subsea chief executive rejoins industry with role at Robert Kwok-backed outfit. Borneo Bulk crew sends SOS to ITF over abandonment Crew of Malaysian-owned general cargoship seek to secure back pay EU urged to include Indian subcontinent recyclers on approved list As updated list of approved EU recyclers kicks in, top names push Brussels to judge applicants on merit and not location

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JANUARY 8, 2019
Commentary: OTI licenses frozen by shutdown Newly minted entities that had hoped to begin offering forwarding and NVO services at the start of 2019 are stuck until the FMC can resume issuance of licenses. Number of containership fires is 'shocking' Allianz consultant is concerned that risk is being normalized in the shipping industry. Union Pacific stock climbs with COO announcement Jim Vena, a 40-year veteran of Canadian National, is joining the U.S. railroad on Monday. Port Jersey rail facility opens to fanfare Executive Moves: ProTrans and GTMaritime OIA Global hires former TRAC CEO Retail imports level off after rush to beat tariffs Executive Moves: Poseidon and ITOPF

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JANUARY 8, 2019
Sanctions-hit Iranian crude output lowest since Jan 2014: Platts OPEC survey OPEC crude production in December tumbled month on month OPEC cuts, US-China trade talks empower oil bulls Crude futures settled higher Tuesday Bosporus reopens after being closed by snow: sources The Bosporus reopened to southbound vessels Tuesday afternoon after being shut US weighs Venezuela sanctions as output forecast to fall below 1 mil b/d The US issued new Venezuela sanctions Tuesday ahead of the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro Wood Mackenzie sees buoyant North Sea exploration, M&A prospects The North Sea oil industry is set for a recovery in exploration drilling and healthy levels of mergers and acquisitions this year Fuel oil traders lease storage in NWE to secure tankage before IMO 2020 The softening backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market has begun to make traders inquire and obtain storage tanks' contracts in the region FUTURES: Crude strengthens on trade talks progress, weaker dollar NWE fuel oil sinks to negative territory on ample cargo availability The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge physical to paper fuel oil structure has softened REFINERY NEWS: Sweden's Lysekil operating normally after glitch resolved: sources Bosporus Strait shut due to heavy snow: sources The Bosporus Strait -- linking the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara -- had been shut as a result of heavy snow Nigeria's NNPC says on course to end gasoline imports by end-2019 External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V. OUTLOOK 2019: Growing LNG marketplace to drive spot shipping rates in 2019 For 2019, the spot market will be equally strong or even stronger than what we have seen in 2018

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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