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September 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates dip 6.2pc to US$710/TEU, USWC off 3pc to $1,566/FEU
  • CMA CGM profit declines nine fold to US$2.3 million as sales rise 4.6pc
  • China and US to hold Washington trade talks in October amid mistrust
  • CMA CGM looks to sell CMA Terminals business to reduce debt burden
  • Women truck drivers less efficent, 83.3pc more likely to suffer long delays
  • Salalah Port sets productivity record thanks to new equipment
  • Bangladesh scrapping costs 2 lives on Chattogram breaking beach
  • Panama Canal finalises new toll structure modification after consultation
  • CN and Cosco Shipping Lines extend intermodal partnership
  • OOCL leverages AI, IoT to enhance accuracy, capabilities of reefer services
  • Namibia's Walvis Bay 40-hectare terminal ups capacity to 750,000 TEU
  • Abu Dhabi industrial zones attract major Indian maritime investment
  • Global air cargo demand falls 3.2pc as US-China trade war deepens: IATA
  • Budapest airport seeks more e-commerce business from China
  • PE firm buys HK aircraft parts firm for sum in US$300 million range
  • Air cargo down 4.2pc in July, hit by US-China trade war: WorldACD

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
  • Challenging times for Indian rice exports - Potential new markets
  • CMA CGM Group delivers solid operating performance & above-market growth in volumes in Q2 2019 despite uncertain worldwide geopolitical environment
  • Directorate-General of Shipping celebrates 70th Foundation Day
  • Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS
  • Maersk & Koole Terminals to produce 0.5 pc sulphur marine fuel in Rotterdam
  • India raises import duty on Malaysian refined palm oil
  • India's export of value-added shrimp increasing after US tariffs on China
  • Oilmeal exports show sharp drop in Aug.
  • Chennai Port inks long-term agreement with KIA Motors for vehicle export
  • Kattupalli Port handles first exclusive call of Hyundai Merchant Marine
  • KoPT's Ideabox Challenge generates good response
  • VPT achieves impressive throughput among Major Ports during April-July 2019
  • CONCOR flags off movement of ex-im containers between Kattupalli Port & ICD Whitefield, Bengaluru via ICD Tondiarpet, Chennai
  • Trucking fleet operators' revenues & ability to repay loans seen reducing due to slowdown
  • GDP growth estimated at 6.3 pc in FY20
  • Govt expected to announce measures to boost subdued exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Expanded cooperation to reduce 50,000 t of CO2
  • UPS expands service portfolio
  • Markus Pütz is the new CCO
  • 1,000 grain-hoppers to cut back truck transports in Ukraine
  • IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel for Maersk
  • China Airlines finalises B777F order
  • New distribution centre for beverage manufacturer
  • Kerry Logistics appoints John Parkes as managing director
  • Extended intermodal partnerships in Canada
  • CSM Energy and Waterworks Offshore Services join forces
  • RTS gives Air Canada Cargo a helping hand
  • Freja continues its steady growth
  • New head of communications
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Tracking & tracing cardboard consignments in real time
  • Atlas Air Worldwide invests in New York
  • Seafreight and Innocentive form partnership

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Ocean carriers fight seasonal downturn by blanking more voyages
  • US carriers see opportunity knocking as the EU relaxes wet-lease rules
  • Soft market does not slow Latam expansion, thanks to perishables traffic
  • Shippers welcome plan for new index to improve liner reliability
  • Surviving in the US transportation market, by Jeff Barrie
  • Tough week ahead for Heathrow with threats from pilots strike and drones
  • US industry leaders tired of tit-for-tat trade war
  • M&A radar: 'This is like The Muppet Show'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Owners of fire stricken dive boat file for limitation of liability
    The owners of the Conception, the dive boat that sank in flames early Monday morning with the loss of 34 lives filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District
  • Bollinger promotes Christian Pierce to Director of Engineering
    Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., has promoted Christian Pierce to Director of Engineering. In this role, he will lead the engineering department in all facets of engineering on both government and commercial programs
  • DFDS buys Moby RoPax duo
    Copenhagen headquartered DFDS reports that it has entered into an agreement with the Italian ferry company Moby to acquire the two combined freight and passenger ferries Moby Wonder and Moby Aki, built
  • Coast Guard, cruise lines join Bahamas relief efforts
    The U.S. Coast Guard's Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas. As of Friday at 9 a.m., Coast Guard crews had rescued 205 people in the Bahamas since Hurricane
  • Metal Shark expands into Peru
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has announced its expansion into Peru, with a new patrol boat order now in production, and a multiyear co-production agreement recently established with state-operated Peruvian shipyard
  • First X-Bow polar vessel named, delivered and set to explore
    The first in a series of expedition ships being built for Miami headquartered SunStone Ships was named Greg Mortimer in a ceremony held today at China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) shipyard in
  • Chauncey Naylor named Director of Resolve Maritime Academy
    The Resolve Marine Group has named Chauncey Naylor as the new Director of its learning arm, the Resolve Maritime Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In this role, he will be responsible for

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • CEVA integration drags on CMA CGM results
    Growth in volumes and lower costs boost liner operations, but group profits are held back by logistics performance
  • Sale and leaseback deals prove popular
    For a company that needs additional liquidity to offset a deteriorating cash flow, sale and leaseback deals are an easy...
  • Dorian: MSC to aid Bahamas recovery
    Carrier will provide temporary housing and vessels to support aid efforts
  • Ports America joins Maersk Growth in Loadsmart investment
    Terminal operator to assist in rolling out trucking initiative designed to reduce on-dock turnaround times
  • Shipowners' Club cuts deficit at half-way mark
    'We know we have to earn the trust that is placed in the club and we also know that this...
  • Skuld sees sharp fall in net income, as half-year combined ratio hits 116%
    'Despite the high number of reported claims, we are pleased with the half-year result, particularly given the challenging international marine...
  • Hunter agrees deal with Fredriksen's Ship Finance for VLCCs
    Following the deal, Hunter will have four new tankers in its fleet, which are expected to be delivered from March...
  • Antwerp forecasts a radical shift in shortsea shipping after Brexit
    More checks and red tape expected following UK's departure from EU
  • London calling: Forget the Brexit bluster, let's focus on the international itinerary
    While there will be ample opportunity for the Maritime UK contingent to make a valid pitch for business and the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Total readies for low-sulphur transition | Euronav gets funding for compliant fuel deal | Alternative fuel is...
  • Fuel additives can help with some bunker blending issues
    'Even if a shipowner has cleaned the tanks before using the LSFO, there will be potential issues with blend components...
  • Australia detains Chinese bulker over MLC violations
    Fraudulent documentation was found and the crew told the ITF inspector they had been bullied and forced into working excessive...
  • US ports brace as Dorian continues threatening path up Atlantic coast
    'We are fully committed to supporting both immediate and longer-term relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas' - MSC Group chairman...
  • Capital lines up orders for 10 LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    No charters have been fixed for any of the ships but it is believed that the owner has been in...
  • Dorian: Shipping lines pledge aid for Grand Bahama
    UPDATED: Cruise line Royal Caribbean has pledged to provide 20,000 meals a day to islanders, while Mediterranean Shipping Co will...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • East Coast ports reopen as Dorian pushes offshore
  • Trans-Pac spot decline bodes ill for peak volumes
  • CMA CGM losses deepen despite volume growth
  • FMC to gauge detention/demurrage fairness on flow merits
  • Pivotal Q4 ahead for US truckload sector
  • Rail deal boosts India's BMCT volumes
  • CN, Evergreen extend Canada contract
  • Crowd-sourcing solutions for container shipping?

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Tsakos reports scrubber installation delays
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is reporting delays in scrubber installations. On its second quarter earnings call Friday, the New York-traded gas and oil carrier told investors exhaust gas cleaner retrofits ahead of IMO 2020 were "longer than initially forecasted". TEN keen on further LNG growth Hyundai Heavy reveals $189m LNG carrier order "Shipyards [are working] at full capacity to meet retrofitt
  • NYSE moves to boot Seadrill Partners over market cap
    Seadrill Partners' days on the New York Stock Exchange appear to be over. The exchange has suspended trading in the John Fredriksen-backed offshore drilling rig owner's shares and begun proceedings to delist it over its $14m market capitalization. Shares will instead trade on over the counter markets under the ticker symbol SDLPF. "The company intends to appeal this delisting determination," th
  • TEN keen on further LNG growth
    Listed Tsakos company confirms LNG newbuilding, optimistic about its traditional business
  • Lorentzen & Stemoco posts loss due to Singapore restructuring
    The company took a $1.2m hit related to its Singapore business in 2018, but still has its eyes on growth in Asia.
  • Diana Shipping launching second repurchase offer
    Diana Shipping is making another round of buybacks, this time for up to 1.4 million shares. The Athens-based, New York-traded bulker owner announced the $3.55 per share offer Friday. Diana Shipping to keep selling ships for shares The company said the move was in its best interests given its cash position - $121.4m in the bank according to third quarter filings - and share price. At the open F
  • Oldendorff bulker under repair after engine failure
    German owner says work to be completed soon on Helena Oldendorff
  • Hove Offshore takes back PSVs from A1 Offshore as spat gets ugly
    Danish owner Hove Offshore has taken two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) back into its own management from A1 Offshore due to "lack of confidence" in the company, TradeWinds has learned. Pareto finally offloads PSV trio A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV purchase The 3,300-dwt PSVs Poseidon Express (built 2004) and Neptun Express (built 2004) will be managed by Maritime Construction Service
  • MSC denies chartering Eastern Pacific boxships
    Swiss giant says it has not taken on LNG-fuelled newbuildings.
  • Navios Maritime loss widens as rates fall
    Bulker owner also hit by losses from affiliates in second quarter.
  • 3 Maj revives cancelled Algoma bulker order
    Croatian yard to complete $36m ship for Canadian owner after funding secured.
  • Boxships dodge recycling as cash buyer strikes deals
    Sliding scrap prices prompt GMS to seek buyer and charterer for handysize containerships
  • Gianluigi Aponte pledges hurricane help
    MSC Group to provide essential goods and prefab housing for devastated Caribbean islands.
  • More distressed sales likely in car carrier sector
    Pressure on owners of older, mid-sized vessels in opaque sector.
  • Bangladesh surveyor arrested in bribery case
    Anti Corruption Commission detains department of shipping official.
  • Columbia teams with German broker in offshore sector
    CSM Energy unit forms strategic alliance focusing on renewables.
  • Subsea 7 bags Saudi Aramco contracts
    Norwegian contractor adds deals worth up to $150m in Saudi Arabia.
  • More Brightoil tankers put up for auction
    Auctions announced in Hong Kong and Singapore for a VLCC, three aframaxes and and three more bunker tankers.
  • Fredriksen's Ship Finance moves for Hunter VLCCs
    New York-listed company buys tanker trio for $180m in leaseback deal.
  • Major bunker ports geared up for IMO 2020
    Marine fuels experts caution that shipowners still have to do a lot of catching up

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • Weakened but dangerous, Dorian reaches Canada
    Halifax and the region hit with heavy winds as potent post-hurricane system leaves 300,000 without power and knocks down a construction crane.
  • Singapore and Kuehne + Nagel launch a venture fund for logistics startups
    Risk-averse money is still entering the FreightTech space.
  • Down Under Trucking: Rise in truck-death toll; engine tampering; pooper-scooper salvage; trucking standards vs human needs
    Carnage on Australia's roads continues as yet more truckers, passengers and vehicle drivers die. Meth-consuming, engine-tampering trucker caught. Pooper-scooper set up to salvage stink-truck. Drivers...
  • FreightWaves oil report: signs of IMO 2020 in physical markets are tough to find
    Markets for diesel are trending where theyve been for the last year.
  • Trucking utilization improves while prices remain suppressed
    Carriers are having less trouble keeping their drivers busy over the past month, but that has not quite translated to increased prices.
  • Containers are the next hurricane to hit U.S. Southeast ports
    U.S. ports will see a rush of ships as they reopen, but Bahamas port sees severe damage.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
  • ANALYSIS: ICE LSGO spreads price in tighter diesel, gasoil market
    The backwardation in ICE low sulfur gasoil November/December and December/January spreads had risen to contract highs due to an expected draw-down in stocks at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub and diesel and gasoil market tightness ahead of the implementation of IMO 2020, according to traders.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks rise on week as exports east remain slow
    No fuel oil cargoes were seen departing the region as Singapore looks to reduce high sulfur fuel oil inventories, keeping arbitrage movements on the route muted.
  • OPEC hikes crude output, but still overcomplies with cuts
    The cuts, along with US sanctions on OPEC members Iran and Venezuela, have contributed to tightening supplies, particularly of heavier and sour crudes.
  • Supply of 380 CST HSFO tightens in Europe ahead of IMO 2020: sources
    Sourcing supply of 380 CST bunker fuel in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult ahead of IMO 2020, market participants said Friday.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures settle higher as a positive US jobless rate counters demand fears
    Crude futures settled higher Friday, after a key US economic indicator showed that the US jobless rate held steady at 3.7% amid underlying concerns about the global demand outlook from the US/China trade dispute.
  • TANKERS: Maritime threats prompt heightened security, raise costs
    Charterers say that this pushes up the cost of delivering cargoes, resulting in higher costs for importing crude and oil products.
  • Singapore's residue stocks dip on limited arbitrage inflows from the West
    Singapore imported no cargoes from Europe for the third consecutive week, the data showed.
  • Brent oil to test $70/b by year-end on IMO 2020: Platts Analytics
    "Demand remains on a negative watch," Platts Analytics said, after lowering its demand growth forecast to 1.02 million b/d for 2019.
  • Oil futures come off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns
    Crude remains stuck between broader economic concerns and rising US crude production on one hand, and tightening inventories on the other, an analyst said.
  • CRUDE MOC: Oman, Dubai premiums turn around post ADNOC OSPs
    November cash Oman ticked even higher, rising 36 cents/b day on day to a premium of $2.38/b over November Dubai futures.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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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
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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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