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April 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Confidence rising in shipping industry: survey
  • Southeast Asian second ports now dock mega ships, spawning direct calls
  • Contship Italia wraps up sale of Gioia Tauro to MSC
  • Qatar's top ports register stellar growth in February
  • Krishnapatnam's NCT terminal reaches 500,000 TEU milestone in FY2018-19
  • Ex-Roadrunner CFO charged in fraud scheme involving US$245m
  • Cargolux boosts HK-Luxembourg-Budapest flights
  • Amazon strengthens ties with Atlas Air and ATSG
  • RedCargo partners GD Express to tap e-commerce demand in Asia Pacific

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • CMA CGM launches new vessel for French West Indies
  • CMA CGM to control 97.89 pc of CEVA upon closing of public tender offer
  • Jumboisation, Sulphur & Digitisation
  • Key shipowners associations to boost cooperation
  • Milaha participates in Moushtarayat 2019
  • SCI's Capt. Anoop Kumar Sharma presented 'NMD Award of Excellence'
  • Singapore workshop discussing prospects for e-navigation solutions
  • WMU conference deliberates on empowering women in maritime community
  • JNPT closes the financial year on a record high note
  • Best practice guide on prevention of cybercrime in international logistics & supply chain released
  • India must continue liberalisation of its top tariff rates: Dr Arvind Panagariya

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Three more locomotives for European network
  • Weber strengthens its leadership team
  • Goodman builds for home24
  • Award for US short-line railroads
  • Flying aid to Mozambique
  • Port of Cologne welcomes first LNG bunker station
  • Orbcomm promotes Dean Milcos to CFO
  • Russia: first new dumpcars to be delivered this year
  • Dakotas: more celebrations ahead
  • Port of Antwerp launches its methanol project
  • Arpin picks Sebastian Sommer to manage German branch
  • Tigers expands UK operations
  • Building a rail massing centre in Xi'an
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Liebherr looks back on a successful 2018
  • Airlines deepen cooperation with pharma logistics providers

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • Toll Global Forwarding confirms the closure of four US offices, with 'a number of redundancies'
  • Day one for London's new emissions zone and operators fear for their businesses
  • Shippers increasingly unhappy with the performance of shipping lines
  • Electric cars already transforming automotive supply chains
  • Kerry Logistics to develop dry port in Laos's Vientiane Logistics Park
  • WEC Lines to follow Cosco into port of Liverpool with service to Portugal
  • Debt-laden Jet Airways offers up to 75% stake to new investors
  • Scandal-prone ex-Korean Air chairman dies weeks after being ousted
  • US 'clamours for avocados' as Trump threatens to shut Mexico border
  • Europa appoints Matthew Camm as UK network development manager
  • Market Insight Exclusive: Toll Group's global restructuring - optimising, shrinking or preparing for a sale?
  • Under the radar: Röhlig Logistics' strategy - lessons & warnings for all mid-tier 3PLs out there

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • Coldharbour Marine names Don Stephen CEO
    Don Stephen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of U.K.-based Coldharbour Marine, which manufactures an in-tank ballast water treatment system (BWTS) based on inert gas technology. Stephen's career includess technical and leadership
  • Jensen to design new series of Moran tugboats
    Jensen Maritime Consultants, the Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp., has been awarded a contract to design ship assist and escort tugboats for Moran Towing Corp., New
  • Foss names Sloane Perras to leadership role
    Foss Maritime Company reports that Sloane Perras has joined the company as Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer. Perras will lead the company's Legal and Risk Management Group where she
  • Treasury targets tanker as Venezuela sanctions tighten
    The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday designated two companies operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy as subject to U.S. sanctions. Additionally, OFAC
  • ABS opens Global Sustainability Center in Singapore
    A new ABS Global Sustainability Center, located in Singapore, is the flagship of the classification society's sustainability activities world wide. Led by Gurinder Singh, ABS Director of Global Sustainability, the center includes
  • NAPA and Carnival Corporation extend service agreement
    Helsinki, Finland, headquartered maritime software specialist NAPA and Carnival Corporation have extended a comprehensive agreement covering comprehensive services for the Onboard NAPA Loading Computers in Carnival cruise ships, training certification for Carnival's

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • Marine insurers monitor Libya as crude exports stall
    Although the threat of another civil war in Libya is extremely high, marine insurers have not issued any warnings about...
  • Financiers play shipping waiting game
    Most shipping sectors will see more consolidation driven by rising business costs and increased digitalisation efforts
  • BIMCO hits out against 'protectionist' EU ship recycling regulation
    BIMCO's Angus Frew says it is hard to take the list of EU-sanctioned recycling yards seriously
  • Africa free trade bloc could boost shipping demand
    'Any move towards free trade is good for global economics and shipping. We expect this to be a small net...
  • Matthieu de Tugny leads BV's marine division into new thinking on class
    Bureau Veritas's EVP marine and offshore is looking to work in collaboration - rather than in partnership - with clients...
  • Scorpio Bulkers engages in sale and leaseback deal with Ocean Yield
    Scorpio Bulkers will bareboat charter the vessels for 11 years with purchase options after the fourth year
  • Nordic American Offshore secures new credit and pushes back debt payments
    The Scorpio Group-led firm extends $150m credit facility waivers to January 2020 and secures new credit
  • Synergy continues to value add to the maritime industry
    Third party ship management is playing an increasingly important role in a demanding and changing environment
  • Microsoft fund invests in Nautilus Labs
    Nautilus provides a technology platform for shipping that helps minimise fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency and fleet performance
  • Hanjin chairman dies in Los Angeles
    Former Hanjin Shipping chairman and head of the Hanjin Group dies at the age of 70
  • Shipowner trade bodies to extend co-operation
    As the regulation of shipping becomes more globalised, regional shipowner groups are coming together to support each others' efforts
  • Gulf of Guinea piracy threat persists
    Piracy declines globally but Gulf of Guinea accounts for more than 50% of incidents
  • Western Bulk pins hope on second half turnaround
    The dry bulk market has started 2019 with a more 'sober tone' following a disappointing fourth quarter, says Western Bulk's...
  • Ariel Re poaches Martin from Tokio Millennium
    Mr Martin has spent more than three decades in marine insurance, most recently at Tokio Millennium Re, where for the...
  • Customers concerned over carrier concentration
    Lack of pricing transparency and poor schedule reliability are the top gripes among container line customers, survey reveals
  • Daily Briefing
    Indian elections: Riding the LPG wave | Bang to rights | Exclusive interview with Khalid Hashim | The Lloyd's List...
  • From the Lloyd's List Newsdesk
    A weekly insiders' guide to the stories shaping shipping
  • Colón leads in container throughput for Latin America, Caribbean
    Brazil contributed the most to the region's total volume of cargo with 10.4m teu, followed by Mexico, 6.98m teu; Panama...
  • US targets PDVSA-linked ships and oil companies with more sanction efforts
    Cuba is a major importer of crude oil from Venezuela and sends political advisers, intelligence and military officials to that...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping MaritimeTech Accelerator scheme opens to applicants
    Dhritiman Hui, who has spent several years in the maritime and investment sector, has been appointed as the managing director...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • US-Mexico border backup pummels supply chains
  • Liner block exemption repeal would bring dire consequences
  • Pending US truck regulations to curb capacity
  • Dueling projects could slow Vancouver port expansion

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • Maersk Tankers posts loss in tough product market
    It was tough going for Maersk Product Tankers in its first full year as a privately-held company. The Danish shipowner posted a loss before tax of $35m (DKK 232) amidst low spot market rates, it announced in its annual report released Monday, despite revenue growing to $647m. In a statement, chief executive Christian Ingerslev said the company worked to create "sustainable, long-term profitable
  • Seaport Global drops shipping coverage
    Three years after declaring dream team in place to tackle sector's capital markets, there are now questions whether SGS continues after apparent split with analyst Magnus Fyhr.
  • EU recycling list smacks of protectionism, says Bimco
    Only one-third of approved list "realistically open" for ship scrapping
  • Think tank fires billboard broadside at Jones Act
    A libertarian think tank is taking its fight against the Jones Act to the streets. Washington-based Cato Institute has rented two billboards on interstate highways near Newark Liberty International Airport in northern New Jersey and in the northeast Bronx, blaming the nearly-century old law for creating traffic jams while directing drivers to BlameJonesAct.com. "Less than 5% of the volume of US
  • Diana Shipping bulker gets contract extension at a lower rate
    Uniper Global Commodities has extended its charter of one of Diana Shipping's post-panamax bulk carriers. The Dusseldorf-based commodity trader has stretched its contract for the 87,146-dwt Phaidra (built 2013) for another 14 to 16 months, commencing on Thursday. The gross charter rate is $10,800 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties. "This employment is anticipated to generate
  • ITIC warns brokers after email scams
    UK insurer International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned brokers and agents to be on their guard following cases of email fraud. It cites the case of a shipbroker that received an emailed freight invoice from an owner for $120,000. ITIC defends broker accused of breach of authority ITIC: Expert sued over 'arson' casualty report The bank account detailed in the invoice was the s
  • Samsoe Kommune orders ferry in China
    Danish owner Samsoe Kommune has inked a new ferry order in China. Brokers said the 296-passenger ship will be constructed at Afai Southern. The 300-gt unit is set for delivery in May 2020. No price was revealed. Samsoe has one other ferry built in Poland in 2015.
  • Belships dismisses reports of second bulker buy in two weeks
    Oslo-listed Belships denies reports it has bought a second ship in quick succession. Belships buys first bulker since merger with swoop for Wenaas Shipping supramax Soren Greve heads back to Fearnleys as global S&P chief Brokers are connecting the company to the 58,000-dwt Amis Leader (built 2010) from Wisdom Marine. A price of $13m is being placed on the Tsuneishi Zhoushan-built vessel. L
  • Shippers' frustrations grow with boxship lines
    Satisfaction levels with container lines are falling among shippers, according to a new survey from consultancy Drewry and the European Shippers' Council (ESC). A poll of exporters, importers and freight forwarders shows a small drop in overall happiness with the service they are receiving. Short sea lines could ride to Brexit rescue IMO 2020 costs to spur liner mergers? The average rating by
  • Swedish Club slips into the red following investment losses
    The Swedish Club has recorded a $5.2m deficit for 2018 following a slump in equity markets toward the end of the year. The Gothenburg-based marine insurance mutual said its annual combined ratio was 99%, indicating an overall underwriting profit. Upgrade by S&P Global gives Swedish Club extra credit Swedish Club reveals stalled income growth However, investment returns declined resulting in a
  • Teekay chairman Sean Day steps down but hunger for shipping remains
    From Cape Town tugs to VLCCs, it's been a great ride, says Day - and there may be more still to come
  • Crowdfunding shipping platform Marvest strikes again
    German crowdfunding platform Fintech Marvest has launched its second ship-financing project. The company said it was seeking investors to raise EUR 350,000 ($394,000) to back the 5,800-dwt general cargoship FL Levante (built 2005). Germany's first crowdfunded shipping project launches The vessel appears to have been acquired from Donau HS Schiffahrts by FL Schiffahrt, on whose behalf Marvest is
  • Scorpio Bulkers and Ocean Yield seal double ultramax sale and leaseback
    Ocean Yield has acquired two China-built ultramaxes from Scorpio Bulkers, which will be leased back to the Monaco-based company. The 63,700-dwt bulk carriers SBI Libra and SBI Virgo (built 2017) will be acquired for $42m en bloc, net of seller's credit, the companies said on Monday. Scorpio Bulkers seals seven-ship sale and leaseback deal Scorpio grabs Navig8 Product Tankers Both vessels wil
  • Wan Hai Lines hurt by higher boxship costs
    Profit at Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has been pegged back by rising operating costs. The boxship owner said net earnings dipped to TWD 1.13bn ($36.63m) last year, compared to TWD 2.55bn in 2017. Revenue rose to TWD 66.77bn from TWD 60.76bn year-on-year. But total operating expenses were higher at TWD 61.77bn, versus TWD 53.65bn in 2017. Earlier this year, Wan Hai said it would not exercise options
  • Western Bulk raising equity to meet bond repayment
    Western Bulk has obtained a fresh tranche of financing, which it plans to use in repaying the balance of its NOK 300m bond, according to its 2018 report. A total of $15m (NOK 128.7m) in equity will be raised, which will be guaranteed by the Oslo-listed company's two main shareholders, Kistefos and Ojada. The cash will be used to repay the NOK 271m outstanding from the bond, which is due to matur
  • Norwegian classification society DNV GL sees full-year earnings rise
    Shipping's largest classification society DNV GL has reported an improvement in profit and revenue despite a "challenging" market in 2018. According to its end of year figures revenue increased slightly to NOK 19.6bn ($2.2bn) in 2018 compared to NOK 19.4bn in the previous year. DNV GL says 'carbon neutral' fuels need to replace oil to facilitate IMO goals Video: DNV GL's Knut Orbeck-Nilssen
  • James Fisher makes second subsea swoop
    UK owner James Fisher has reportedly snapped up its second subsea support ship this year. The 4,400-dwt Altus Uber (built 2007), the former Siem Swordfish, has been acquired for $24m, VesselsValue said. James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV VesselsValue, which valued the ship at $23.6m, added that the unit had previously been working off Mumbai, India. It is understood it will shortly relocate
  • Shell and Total come clean on IMO 2020 compliant fuel plans
    Two leading oil majors say they'll be ready with low sulphur fuel blends, but still keep mum on pricing levels.
  • Paolo d'Amico acknowledges green gamble as IMO 2020 roulette wheel spins
    Has IMO 2020 turned shipping into a casino? You bet it has, and here's why tanker owners must shoulder some of the blame
  • Houston Ship Channel closed again as storm hits clean-up operations
    The Houston Ship Channel was shut again on Sunday as a storm hit clean-up operations following an explosion and spill at a petrochemicals plant last month. Houston Ship Channel fire clouds outlook for Stolt-Nielsen Bloomberg cited Mitsui & Co's Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) as saying all outbound vessels from the northwest end of the waterway were halted and inbound traffic was limite
  • Frontline sees shares spike as Pareto Securities predicts tanker turning point
    John Fredriksen's Frontline saw its stock spike in Oslo on Monday after an upgrade from Pareto Securities, which believes a decisive turning point in the tanker market is pending. Frontline, which has experienced a strong share-price performance this year, saw almost 7% added to its market value this morning after Pareto raised its rating to buy. John Fredriksen's Frontline excited by upside-dow
  • Vroon charters OSV trio to BP
    Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) in Aberdeen has been awarded a "major" new contract with BP in Trinidad and Tobago. The Dutch-owned company will provide three emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) to support the oil major's operations there. Vroon wins walk-to-work contract with Total Cancelled Vroon AHTS resold in China The multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal is a "significant milesto
  • Gourdomichalis-backed Blue Wall sells ageing bulker pair
    Gourdomichalis brothers' company Blue Wall Shipping has sold its second bulker in as many months, shaking off the oldest tonnage in its eight-ship fleet. London-based brokers report that the company has sold the 52,500-dwt Defiant (built 2001) for $6.25m. Contacted by TradeWinds, an official at Blue Wall said the company declined to comment on third-party reports. The manager also declined to
  • Cosmoship Management picks up Bocimar handysize trio
    Greece's Cosmoship Management is emerging as the buyer of a handysize bulker trio sold by Bocimar of Belgium. The Saverys family company confirmed broker reports it has agreed to sell the Chinese-built trio for $27m in total. It declined, however, to comment on the buyers. The trio consists of the 33,500-dwt CMB Giulia (built 2012), the 32,700-dwt CMB Adrien (built 2011) and the 32,600-dwt CMB C
  • Intra-regional trades to prosper in face of geopolitics
    Trade problems caused by Trump and events in Europe mean eyes will turn to other regions.
  • Algoma linked to dual-fuel tanker buy
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has been identified as the buyer of a modern dual-fueled tanker sold by Sweden's Furetank last week. Brokers said the 18,000-dwt Fure Vinga (built 2018) has gone to the Canadian owner for an undisclosed price - its third raid on the second-hand markets in a matter of months. Algoma has been contacted for comment. Furetank orders tanker as it ships one out "wi
  • Little room left for big mergers in the liner sector
    Ocean Network Express chief executive Jeremy Nixon says attention will turn to small niche market players as the number of large carrier candidates dwindles.
  • Nordic Shipholding sees veteran tanker sale fall through
    Nordic Shipholding has seen the sale of a veteran tanker fall through. Nordic Shipholding offloads veteran handysize tanker The Danish company announced in February is was ready to offload the 35,800-dwt Nordic Ruth (built 2000). This morning, Nordic Shipholding said the sales memorandum was now null and void after the buyer did not pay the deposit. Chairman Knud Pontoppidan could not be reach
  • Arne Fredly's Hunter Group plots private placement as it closes in on debt financing
    Arne Fredly's Hunter Group is lining up a fresh private placement to cover newbuilding installments. Maritime & Merchant Bank seeks more deals after profitable start to 2019 Fredly's Hunter Group expected to pass on optional VLCCs Fredly sets target for Hunter VLCC pool play with Hartree It comes as the VLCC specialist is closing in on debt financing for the project in South Korea. Oslo-list
  • Hanjin chairman Cho Yang-ho dies at 70
    Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho has died at the age of 70. Group company Korean Air said in a statement he had passed away in Los Angeles on Sunday, without providing further details. Arrest warrant denied for Hanjin's Cho Cho succeeded his father in 2003 as head of the Hanjin Group. But his later years were mired in controversy as Hanjin Shipping collapsed in 2016 and Cho faced charges of c
  • Cargoship crane collapse kills two in Indonesia
    A crane collapse on a general cargoship has killed two dock workers in Indonesia. The accident on the 1,800-dwt Bistari 8 (built 1984) happened on Thursday at Pontianak, iNews reported. The men who died were aged 40 and 41. One was hit by the crane, while the other fell trying to avoid it. They were loading iron plates at the time. The vessel is operated by Bistari Grup of Indonesia.
  • Cosco bags Jan de Nul jack-up vessel order
    Belgian owner Jan De Nul has ordered a next-generation jack-up vessel in China. The Voltaire will be delivered from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry in 2022 and will have crane capacity for bigger offshore wind turbines. Jan De Nul completes salvage of Norwegian frigate It has been designed to transport, lift and install turbines, transition pieces and foundations. The unit will have a 3000-tonne
  • Greek tanker caught up in Venezuela sanctions net
    OFAC's list of PDVSA-owned ships The US has blacklisted a Greek tanker and its owner and operator for alleged links to Venezuela's oil sector. The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the 72,000-dwt Despina Andrianna (built 2000) as "blocked property" for delivering crude oil from Venezuela to Cuba during February and March of 2019. The agency also blackli
  • Singapore and Malaysia call truce in maritime dispute
    Neighbours implement first of five point plan designed to resolve stand-off over port limits.
  • Brazil's crude exports to China show year-on-year surge
    Volumes expected to increase further due to expanding refinery capacity and OPEC cuts, says Gibson.
  • Veronica takes its toll on Pilbara iron ore exports
    However, year-to-date shipments are said to be largely unchanged from a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • McAleenan named acting Homeland Security secretary
    President Donald Trump on Sunday named Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan as acting DHS secretary following the resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen.
  • Global Port Tracker: U.S. retail imports on the rise
    Monthly retail imports are expected to grow to nearly 2 million TEUs in August, which would be the most since October, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker.
  • Treasury attempts to scuttle Venezuelan oil shipments
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control added sanctions against two shipping companies and their vessel for transporting crude oil from Venezuela to Cuba.
  • Drewry: 'Key ingredients' for strong terminal alliances
    To date, only three ports - Miami, Colombo and Hong Kong - have announced plans to form alliances.
  • TSA establishes Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee
  • MercuryGate's Wooden donates $5 million to university
  • Georgia Ports Authority orders 20 RTG cranes
  • Executive Moves: CCM, Coldharbour, Chapman Freeborn
  • Nautilus Labs raises $11 million in Series A funding
  • Commerce Department announces trade missions
  • Shipper satisfaction falls slightly
  • Executive Moves: TIACA and ORBCOMM

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 8, 2019
  • US crude inventories likely higher on strong production, imports: survey
    US crude inventories likely climbed last week amid a continued increase in production and a rise in imports, according to analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts Monday.
  • Oman awards onshore exploration block 12 to Total
    Shell said it plans to use the gas from the project for a gas-to-liquids plant, while Total's plans include building and operating a liquefied natural gas plant to provide marine bunkering services.
  • Oil market reaching supply-demand balance: UAE energy minister
    His comments came as crude oil futures rose in mid-morning trade in Asia on Monday, reaching their highest level since November 2018 on the back of continued OPEC output cuts and intensifying geopolitical tensions in Libya.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures settle higher on Libya conflict, output cuts
    NYMEX crude outpaced Brent because any decline in Libyan crude production would increase demand for US light, sweet crude exports.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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