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June 10, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate remains flat at US$779/TEU, USWC down at $1,439/FEU
  • Shanghai global port study posts slow-downs in US, Singapore and HK
  • APL inaugurates new Japan-Malaysia-Vietnam service on June 17
  • Euroseas buys four feeder containerships with cash and shares
  • Total ship losses lowest in a century, but bigger ships risk bigger losses
  • Galloping automation at the heart of Canadian west coast dock dispute
  • US west coast ports take brunt of trade war, and it doesn't look good
  • First 10,010-TEU vessel visits ITCSI's Ecuador unit
  • Sharjah Container Terminal docks 301-TEU MAG Pearl on Iraq loop
  • Air Canada Cargo to offer drone delivery to remote areas, far north
  • Atlas Air's Southern Air unit will operate first two 777Fs for DHL
  • Saudia Cargo flies 175 tonnes of wrestling gear from Maastricht to Jeddah

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 9, 2019
  • AMTOI felicitates Raj Khalid for being bestowed with coveted Belgian honour
  • CMA CGM Group reinforces its environmental objectives
  • Container Owners Association to launch telematics interoperability standard for shipping containers
  • Indo-Nepal trade treaty to be amended to include waterways as mode of cargo transport
  • Inmarsat & Hyundai Global Service sign agreement to fast-track maritime digitalisation
  • Shipping Cricketainment Premier League brings the fraternity together on a different field
  • India-China trade set to cross $ 100 bn this year: Indian Ambassador
  • AVANA Logistek recognised for bringing highest number of containers in ICTT Vallarpadam
  • DPT Chairman calls on Shipping Minister
  • Mumbai Port Trust prepared for the monsoon
  • Mundra Port covers new ground by berthing vessel in Mediterranean Mooring pattern
  • Niteen Borwankar is Chief Manager in-charge (Traffic) at JNPT
  • Timely availability of export credit key to export growth: Piyush Goyal
  • Training seminar in Gandhidham on June 15 to help attendees confidently deal with issues & challenges

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Airlines eye booking platforms with 'curiosity' - while some gorilla marketing helps
  • To charge or not to charge? How airlines can boost e-freight
  • Asia-Europe rates flatten, but carriers remain optimistic that a strong peak season awaits
  • Planning inspector raises doubts over whether Riveroak has adequate funding to buy Manston Airport
  • Lines slap war risk surcharges on Venezuela shipments
  • Maersk begins construction of Russia's first state-of-the-art cold store in St Petersburg
  • Market insight: A 'semi-secretive' town hall in Chicago? It's business as usual for Panalpina & DSV
  • Supply chain radar: Seko, Scan Global flirt with deal-making appetite - while the big guns are waiting in the wings

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Equinor evacuates 276 from North Sea platform
    A Faroe Islands flagged PSV slammed into Equinor's Statfjord A platform in the North Sea earlier today during loading operations. According to Equinor, the incident occurred at 1.55 a.m. local time today
  • Limpet mines used in tanker attacks
    The Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of the United Arab Emirates, Norway, and Saudi Arabia yesterday briefed members of the United Nations Security Council on the preliminary findings of the investigation
  • Second modern riverboat nears completion
    American Cruise Lines reports that, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, its second new modern riverboat, American Harmony, moved under its own power to the shipyard's outfitting pier for final touches. American Harmony
  • Paddy Rodgers has a new, and prestigious, job
    Those who wondered what Paddy Rodgers would do following his decision to step down as CEO of tanker giant Euronav need wonder no longer. From being in charge of an operation with
  • ABB to convert Italian ferry to hybrid operation
    Italian ferry operator Gestione Navigazione Laghi has selected ABB to convert its 1965-built ferry San Cristoforo for hybrid operation by fitting it with an electric power and propulsion system. The conversion will
  • MAN Cryo wins well boat system contract
    MAN Cryo - MAN Energy Solutions' marine LNG fuel-gas-system manufacturer - is to supply an LNG fuel-gas supply system for a live-fish carrier, or well boat, ordered by Nordlaks, one of Norway's
  • Remote machinery operation comes a step nearer
    We've heard a lot lately about remote maneuvering and docking of vessels, but less about remote machinery operation. However, there's been progress on that front, too, Classification society DNV GL, automation systems
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Ava M. McAllister
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. recently delivered the escort/rescue Z-drive tug Ava M. McAllister to McAllister Towing, Inc. The tug is USCG Sub-M certified and is the third in a series of four

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet
    The report found operatives pre-selected their targets, and there was a high degree of sophistication, with minute knowledge of the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Key takeaways from Nor-Shipping 2019
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - Live from Nor-Shipping 2019
  • Reducing GHG should be tailored to shipping's different sectors
    A notable aspect of decarbonisation for the industry was that it spelled the end of the one size fits all...
  • From the News Desk: Change is inevitable, but details are missing
    Highlights from the Lloyd's List News Desk this week include: Banks aligning lending to climate targets, decarbonisation requiring outside collaboration...
  • Capesize market shows signs of recovery
    The average weighted time charter on the Baltic Exchange has hit more than $15,000 per day for the first time...
  • Russian and Chinese seal pact on Arctic LNG venture
    Agreement signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum
  • Seadrill appoints new chief financial officer
    The company, which emerged from restructuring last year, reported a net loss of $296m in the first quarter of the...
  • APL makes switch to TraPac terminal
    Faster truck turnaround times cited as main driver behind moving to new facility
  • Africa would love to follow Norway's lead on a sustainable ocean policy, but the challenges are immense
    Would the Norwegian prime minister's message gain more traction if a government underpinned by fossil fuel wealth stopped telling the...
  • Kongsberg investing in youth for maritime's future
    Egil Haugsdal, president of Kongsberg Maritime, is looking to recruit talent from Norway's students; they are attracted by the company's...
  • Ship finance faces 'unsustainable paradox'
    Reduced shipping loan portfolios and regulatory pressures make for a difficult mix, according to DNB's shipping chief
  • Exmar fully commissions Tango FLNG
    The delivery of the cargo from the Vaca Muerta shale gas deposit marks Argentina's entry as an LNG exporter
  • Report to UN links 'state actor' to Fujairah tanker attack
    The attacks required intelligence capabilities for the deliberate selection of four oil tankers from almost 200 vessels of all types...
  • TEN eyes VLCC additions after strong first quarter
    Greek tanker owner returns to profitability for the first quarter of the year as rates increase
  • Carriers go head to head with logistics providers
    The renaissance of carrier logistics operations raises the question of whether customers will benefit
  • Carriers bet big on vertical integration
    Container lines are moving into the space formerly occupied by 3PLs in a fight to claim the customer for themselves
  • UK says Brexit will not dilute shipping ties with Greece
    All maritime countries have a duty to address the new technological and environmental challenges that would change the face of...
  • Daily Briefing
    Greeks bemoan 'chaotic' sulphur cap implementation | Japan looks to unmanned ships to offset labour shortage | K Line sails...
  • The Interview: Santiago Garcia-Milà
    IAPH president calls on ports to be less obsessed with physical throughput. Creating value for a port's surrounding economy in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Modest US import growth forecast over record 2018
  • Maersk: India container trade bucking gloomy global outlook
  • Shippers urged to share value of visibility
  • MSC levies war risk surcharge on Venezuela-bound cargo
  • India drops second bid for Chabahar operator
  • Spotlight on cargo fluidity for new Mexico customs head
  • China crackdown on waste hurts paper, forest industry

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Navibulgar sued over tug-bulker crash
    A Kentucky marine towing company is suing in New Orleans federal court after a Bulgarian bulker allegedly ran into one of its tugs. Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland is suing Navigation Maritime Bulgare, also known as Navibulgar for an undisclosed sum after the 3 January crash on the Mississippi River. There, the 29,800-dwt Strandja (built 2010) allegedly left its berth and headed dir
  • Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft to work on LNG bunkering
    Sovcomflot and Gazprom Neft have agreed to work together on LNG fuel bunkering, the companies announced Friday afternoon. The two partially state-owned companies announced the deal at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum - the same day Sovcomflot secured financing for three LNG-fueled MR tankers and announced an LNG carrier joint venture with Chinese Cosco Shipping. Sovcomflot taps VE
  • Damages skyrocket in runaway APT ship case
    Claims in the case of a runaway American Petroleum Tankers ship have reached $138.6m, according to papers filed in New Orleans federal court this week. The Kinder Morgan subsidiary is seeking to limit its liability to $109.2m after the 50,000-dwt American Liberty (built 2017) lost control on the Mississippi River in mid-May, damaging two ships, a barge, docks and an Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) g
  • Topouzoglou move to up stake in First Ship Lease Trust
    Efstathios Topouzoglou and a group of investors are looking to buy up First Ship Lease Trust's outstanding shares in a move that could end up seeing the company taken private. In regulatory filings Friday, Singapore-traded FSL Holdings - a firm controlled by Topouzoglou - announced it was offering $0.043 (SGD 0.0585) per share, a premium of roughly a third of its current trading price of $0.032,
  • Fredriksen's Flex LNG reveals NYSE listing date
    John Fredriksen's Flex LNG will officially list on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday 17 June. John Fredriksen's Flex LNG to list in New York in June Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev said the company "has the honour" of ringing the opening bell to mark what will a dual listing for Flex, which is also keeping its position on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The ticker on both exchanges will be FLNG.
  • Hamburg trio join forces to create 50-strong bulker fleet
    Hamburg-based shipping companies Bertling, Nordic Hamburg and Oskar Wehr are teaming up to form a new bulker operating company. OneBulk will start trading on 1 July from Hamburg and Singapore. FH Bertling locks panamax into period charter NRP takes two more Nordic Hamburg handysizes Each of the three owner-operated companies will combine their modern dry bulk fleets into the joint venture, giv
  • Nikolaos Vafias spending spree roars to $90m with swoop for Brightoil aframax
    Nikolaos Vafias has extended his investment in tonnage to almost $90m in less than two weeks with a swoop for a Brightoil Petroleum aframax tanker being auctioned in Singapore. Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides bags Brightoil VLCC auctioned in Hong Kong Blast from the past as Vafias plots further growth with 'seasoned' partner Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree H
  • ITF and JNG warn over 'dockers clause' date
    Owners have been urged to make sure they are in compliance with new rules on cargo-handling operations in port. The Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) of maritime employers and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) have reminded industry players that an amended "dockers clause" in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) comes into force on 1 January. ITF and employers fail to reach p
  • Sovcomflot taps VEB for new LNG MR finance
    Russia's Sovcomflot has arranged more financing with domestic lender VEB.RF Group for new tankers. VEB Leasing will fund the construction of three LNG-fuelled MR ships at Russia's Zvezda Shipyard. Sovcomflot and Cosco agree Arctic LNG carrier joint venture The order was signed in December and VEB has been tipped since then as a finance option. Delivery of the 51,000-dwt tankers will be in 2022
  • Sovcomflot and Cosco agree Arctic LNG carrier joint venture
    Novatek and Silk Road Fund will also collaborate on opening up the Northern Sea Route.
  • MSC applies Venezuelan war risk surcharge
    Swiss boxship giant MSC has reacted to the turmoil in Venezuela with a new surcharge. The company said it has imposed a war risk premium, but did not specify the amount. The move was made due to the "ongoing political volatility" in the South American country. The charge has been made with immediate effect on cargo coming from worldwide destinations into Venezuela.
  • Aurora signs up second SunStone polar cruiser
    Australian expedition cruise operator believed to be behind SunStone's seventh Chinese order.
  • Sovcomflot's Sergey Frank to head new NSR committee
    Sovcomflot chief executive Sergey Frank has been appointed to head a key committee of the newly established Northern Sea Route (NSR) Public Council, which held its first meeting this week. Frank accepts award for Sovcomflot's first LNG tanker Frank is stepping up to head the Organisational Committee of the new council. Baltic meeting Representatives from companies and legislative bodies workin
  • National Bank of Greece picks up disposal pace
    Shipping lender National Bank of Greece (NBG) is accelerating its disposal of bad loans after cutting provisions in the first quarter. Non-performing exposure (NPE) was reduced by €1.1bn ($1.24bn) in the three months, driven mainly by sales of business loans. National Bank of Greece drops US obligations National Bank of Greece forces bulker sale "NPE coverage of 58% provides flexibility to pro
  • Korea P&I Club braced for flood of claims due to KMTC boxship blaze
    South Korean insurer expecting to be hit hard by its second major incident this year
  • CLdN confirms second ro-ro cancellation at Uljanik
    Belgium's CLdN Cobelfret has scrapped a deal for its remaining ro-ro newbuilding at Croatia's struggling Uljanik Group. Koncar in talks to revive Kuwaiti order at Uljanik It tore up a contract for the first 5,500-lane metre vessel in January. Bankruptcy proceedings were started against the yard last month. Uljanik said: "Due to the bankruptcy of Uljanik and subsequent inability to deliver the
  • First VLEC ships ethane into Europe
    A very large ethane carrier (VLEC) newbuilding has become the first vessel of this size to ship a cargo to Europe. Data intelligence company Kpler said Evergas' 83,757-cbm newbuilding JS Ineos Marlin discharged a cargo onto the smaller 27,566-cbm JS Ineos Innovation (built 2016) at Scapa Flow in the UK via a first ship-to-ship operation at the end of May. Ineos gears up for its first VLEC as kee
  • Safe Bulkers joins buy-back rush
    New York-listed Safe Bulkers has become the latest shipowner to authorise a share buy-back drive. The company said it would purchase up to 5 million of its owns shares. Price disconnect spurring buyback binge Safe Bulkers' Polys Hajioannou sees better days for 'big ships' in second half of 2019 This would represent 4.9% of its outstanding stock and be worth $5.42m at the last closing price of
  • SEB set to grow shipping offering across the board under Kjelsrud
    Nordic lender SEB is looking to grow its shipping business at a time many European banks are pulling back from the industry, its new head of shipping says. Hans Christian Kjelsrud joined the bank from Nordea at the start of the year, taking over its $8bn shipping book from Bjarte Boe, who moved to another internal position. BHP trials biofuels with John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Shipowners turn
  • Samsung adds two more LNG carriers in $380m deal
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has continued its LNG contract spree with a new order for two ships. Samsung makes it LNG order number eight for 2019 On Friday, the shipbuilder said it had secured a deal worth KRW 450bn ($381m) with a Bermuda-registered client. The vessels are to be delivered by June 2022. $3bn orderbook The deal lifts the shipbuilder's orderbook for the year to 11 vessels w
  • Skansi Offshore PSV collides with North Sea platform
    Norwegian state-owned oil firm Equinor says 276 people evacuated from facility as a precaution.
  • Hapag Lloyd PR man gets a 'buzz' over apiarist role
    German liner firm establishes colony on roof of Hamburg headquarters in bid to boost vital insect breed
  • Seadrill names offshore industry veteran as new CFO
    Executive set to join John Fredriksen's US and Oslo-listed drilling company in early August
  • 'State actor' behind tanker attacks, UAE tells UN
    Security Council hears that divers were used to attack ships, but not cause a major explosion.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Brokers warn of serious impacts if Mexico tariffs take effect
    There was a significant outcry among customs brokers at the southern border after President Trump tweeted last week that he plans to impose tariffs on all goods from Mexico to pressure the United States' southern neighbor to curb illegal migration flows, one representative of brokers told American Shipper.
  • Retailers expected to stock up inventory to get ahead of tariffs
    The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projects are lower than the forecasts from last month.
  • Problem Solvers offers infrastructure funding solutions
    The 48-member bipartisan group's "Rebuilding Infrastructure Report" called for modernizing user fees and incentivizing public-private partnerships.
  • British Columbia a hotbed of port expansion
    Both container and bulk terminals have a large number of projects planned.
  • BIS to roll out new 232 exclusion request portal
    Thursday will be the last day the current Regulations.gov system will accept totally new requests for exclusions from Section 232 measures on steel and aluminum.
  • St. Lawrence hands-free mooring technology deployed
  • Chao, merchant mariners are American Maritime Heroes
  • Bill introduced to replace or repair bridges
  • COA to launch telematics interoperability standard
  • Port of Oakland: Tariffs could stymie volumes
  • US has plan to strengthen 'critical minerals' access
  • APL to move to LA's TraPac terminal
  • Executive Moves: Dupré, Prince Rupert Port Authority

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 7, 2019
  • Strong bunker demand amplifying delays for HSFO in Northwest Europe
    The tightness for prompt Northwest European fuel oil has continued to mount on strong demand for RMG bunker grade fuel oil in Rotterdam.
  • China has tools to manage trade war with US: ex-Secretary of State Tillerson
    "The Chinese I hope don't come to the realization you can't make a deal with this administration, and will just wait for the next one," Tillerson said.
  • UAE, Norway, Saudi Arabia see unnamed 'state actor' behind Fujairah tanker attacks
  • Singapore's residue stocks rise 1.9% on week due to fewer exports
  • S Korea to extend sweet crude shopping spree in Kazakhstan ahead of IMO 2020
    "We are seeking to secure light sweet feedstock oil as IMO sulfur regulations are set to come into force from 2020," a refinery official said.
  • Clean Arctic Alliance supports heavy fuel oil ban in Iceland waters
    A switch to less than 0.1% sulfur content fuels will reduce black carbon emissions, but not eliminate them, the Alliance said.
  • Key to success of IMO 2020 is enforcement by authorities, transparency: Trident Alliance
    "Authorities have a key part to play in implementing regulation," the Trident Alliance said.
  • Vitol to build 30,000 b/d refinery at Malaysia's Tanjung Bin
    "The unit should be up by the middle of next year."

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