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June 11, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong, Greek shipowners unite on UN's 2050 clean fuel demand
  • APL switches to LA's TraPac terminal to reduce turn times
  • Proud of eco-record, CMA CGM has cut CO2 by 17pc since 2015
  • Westbound transatlantic trade lane proves to be world's most profitable
  • Shipping has multi-fuel future as trades differ and one size will not fit all
  • Ever-growing size of ships prompts concerns among marine insurers
  • Eurogate marks 20th anniversary with big display at Munich Exhibition
  • CEVA has new senior vp of automotive and industrial inbound logistics
  • CP takes advantage of holdings to open Vancouver Automotive Compound
  • Indonesia mulls allowing foreign carriers to fly domestic routes
  • Two HK Airlines directors seek US$12.2 million in damages in lawsuit
  • WFS wins cargo handling contract at Cargo Building C at Atlanta airport
  • Sydney airport shuttle driver allegedly directed global drug syndicate
  • Belgium launches new ecommerce-friendly digital customs platform

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • APL halves carbon emissions intensity of fleet since 2009
  • APL to drive Eagle Express X performance at TraPac Terminal in Los Angeles
  • Container Control Programme facilitates identification of international drug trafficking ring
  • GAC focusing on growing contract logistics, with plans to further expand in Subcontinent & other regions
  • Industry seeks action on continuing Gulf of Guinea piracy
  • Intermodal online route planner Navigate now operational in 2 continents
  • Maersk launches construction of new cold store facility in St. Petersburg
  • MOL signs MoU with Makarov University on cooperation in Northern Sea Route operations & cadetship programme
  • NYK Group company becomes first Asian member of One Sea Autonomous Ship Alliance
  • SCFI Northern Europe spot rate flat
  • Shippers demand efficiency & technology enables that: Cogoport President Flemming Frost
  • Oilmeal exports see significant fall in May
  • Essar Ports posts record growth in throughput in April-May 2019
  • Commerce Minister takes major decisions to boost exports, industrial growth
  • GDP growth to accelerate to 7.2 pc in FY 20, says Goldman Sachs
  • IMF warns that US-China tariff war could slash global growth in 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • On a new track
  • Booking rail and truck transport online
  • Mikko Tainio is Finnair Cargo's new MD
  • Contract logistics for textile producer
  • Russian intermodal operator introduces two new trains
  • COA provides new standard
  • Role swapping at Lufthansa Cargo
  • Belgium launches digital customs platform
  • New direct train between Rhine-Ruhr and Bavaria
  • New Japan Malaysia Vietnam service
  • Light air vehicles for Thyssenkrupp's daily business
  • Champ & Co win ECS Group challenge
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Galliker takes over Jeanmaire
  • Trieste - Nuremberg shuttle with two roundtrips per week
  • Garuda ordered to pay millions for price fixing

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Pressure grows on K Line's top men after disastrous first year for ONE
  • FedEx announces it won't renew US domestic delivery contract with Amazon
  • 'Bigger box ships mean bigger risks for everyone'
  • Forget M&A, we know what pleases our customers, and it isn't that, says Dachser boss
  • Belgium aims to meet e-commerce boom with customs Be-Gate platform
  • In Trump's trade war with China, west coast ports are 'gummed up'
  • On the wires: FedEx vs Amazon - The questions that hang in the air
  • Under the radar: Welcome, everybody, to Roadrunner... anybody?
  • Supply chain radar: John Menzies - could its dirt cheap share price attract private equity investment?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • VIDEO: Moran to build HamiltonJet powered ferry for Mackinac Island
    Onaway, Mich., headquartered Moran Iron Works is to build a second ferry for long time customer Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Bill Shepler, CEO of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, and Tom Moran, CEO
  • Dr. Mirka Wilderer is new CEO of De Nora Water Technologies
    Milan, Italy, headquartered De Nora has named Dr. Mirka Wilderer as chief executive officer of its Water Technologies group, whose products include the Balpure ballast water management system, effective June 1, 2019.
  • ABS partners with digital twin specialist Akselos
    ABS is partnering with Cambridge, Mass., based Akselos, Inc. to explore developing cutting-edge digital services to clients. ABS says that digital twin specialist Akselos has patented technology with the power to model
  • Siemens Gamesa extends Seacat Services contracts
    U.K. Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services has secured long-term extensions to its vessel support contracts with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) at the Galloper offshore wind farm (Galloper), off
  • Wärtsilä solutions picked for China's first LNG bunkering ship
    China's first seagoing LNG bunkering vessel will operate with a comprehensive and integrated package of Wärtsilä solutions.. Designed by the China Ship Design & Research Center, the 8,500 cu.m capacity ship is
  • Navy names future destroyer in honor of WWII Coast Guard hero
    Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer has announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, is to be named in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping as bank contraction slows
    Fifty-two banks had an aggregate of $53.2bn in drawn or committed loans to Greek owners at end-2018, down 1.5% on...
  • Piraeus Bank sells bad shipping loans to US fund
    A so-called 'Nemo' book of loans is headed to Davidson Kempner Capital Management for about $270m
  • World's first ethane gas carrier ship-to-ship transfer under way
    The very large ethane carrier was built to meet a long-term supply agreement between Ineos and SP Chemicals to ship...
  • Port of Milford Haven appoints Andy Jones as chief executive
    The deputy chief executive steps up to run the UK's central energy port
  • Norton Rose Fulbright marine insurance lawyers join rival firm
    A group of insurance lawyers specialising in marine and energy - headed by three partners - have defected from the...
  • Panama Canal contributes to carbon emissions fight
    The authorities in Panama hope to take their findings from new carbon-cutting tools to contribute to debate at the International...
  • Shipping trio team up to manage smaller bulker fleets
    New venture OneBulk will operate out of Hamburg and Singapore, launching on July 1
  • DryShips takes control of Heidmar after Morgan Stanley deal
    George Economou-led shipowner pays $17m to take 100% control of tanker pools operator
  • Activist investor renews pressure on K Line
    In response, K Line said the leadership provided by both executives is necessary to improve the company's performance in unstable...
  • China export tariffs will have widespread impacts on carriers
    Intra-Asia carriers stand to benefit from a shift of production to other Asian economies, but the trade war could have...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet | Ship finance faces unsustainable paradox | Reducing GHG should be...
  • One dead after crane collapses at Yangzijiang
    Another worker was injured on board the ship, but these injuries are not life-threatening, the company says
  • Sovcomflot signs shipbuilding finance deal with VEB Leasing
    Each tanker will transport petroleum products and gas condensate for Novatek after delivery, which is scheduled for 2022-2023
  • Croatia terminal eyes mega boxship capability by mid-2020
    Additional upgrading work is also being carried out at the moment to raise the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal's on-dock rail...
  • APL's carbon emissions down almost 50% in decade
    APL has aligned its carbon dioxide emissions target with that of its French parent group
  • US dredgers eye long-term opportunities for all, despite red tape
    Throughout the conference proceedings, there was muted criticism about the oft-remarked upon red tape in the shape of regulatory agencies...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • US ag exporters call for more direct SE Asia services
  • MPV/HL fleet wary of new fuel ahead of IMO 2020
  • US footwear importers tap Vietnam at China's expense
  • Virginia terminal expansion to speed rail flow
  • AI forecasts coming to Montreal port truckers
  • Trans-Logistics Group expands, opens Chattanooga office
  • Carriers pushed to report accurate emissions data
  • Rising US apparel imports face unfashionable tariffs

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo
    A laden LNG carrier has left Shell's Prelude FLNG floating liquefaction facility off northwest Australia. Shell 'trials' Prelude FLNG with ship as exports near Eikland Energy data service iGIS/LNG reports that the 173,400-cbm Valencia Knutsen (built 2010) dropped its mooring lines from the huge 600,000-tonne floater today and was guided away from the facility by two tugs. iGIS/LNG said the ship
  • Navig8 Chemicals facing turmoil over coatings and investor concerns
    Oaktree Capital moves to install new CEO as Oslo OTC company struggles with finances and reported failure of coatings on some of its tankers.
  • North P&I reshuffles senior staff
    The North P&I Club has promoted senior executives in underwriting and claims as chief executive Paul Jennings lays the ground for future growth. The two most senior promotions go to Savraj Mehta, who has been appointed chief commercial officer, and Thya Kathiravel, who steps up to the position of chief underwriting officer. American Club fights back after North raid on key staff The role of chi
  • India moves to block seafarers from Gulf of Guinea
    India's government has moved to ban Indian seafarers from the Gulf of Guinea, citing concerns over piracy. A circular published by the country's Directorate General of Shipping says pirates have been targeting Indian crew and directs state-approved crewing companies not to hire Indians to work on ships trading solely in the Gulf of Guinea. Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Report:
  • Diana Shipping fixes capes to Singapore Marine, Oldendorff
    Simeon Palios-led owner expects to make $17.9m total off the two charters.
  • Stars come out for Fredriksen's 75th birthday party
    John Fredriksen's family joined a parade of Norway's business elite to celebrate the tanker king's 75th birthday. Fredriksen told TradeWinds' sister publication Dagens Naeringsliv he expected the party at luxury restaurant Ling Ling Oslo to be "quiet and calm as usual". It proved anything but: Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and British pop artist Stephen Ridley provided musical entertainment, and
  • Stowaway held after setting fire to MSC ship
    Israeli troops have arrested a stowaway who tried to start a fire on board an MSC boxship off Haifa. Watch footage of the incident here The incident occurred on Saturday on the 2,480-teu MSC Canberra (built 1995), the Times of Israel reported. The ship was anchored off the port at the time after having arrived from Turkey. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that by early afternoon, troops had ta
  • Piraeus Bank takes haircut on $605m shipping loan sale to Davidson Kempner
    Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has finalised a big sale of corporate non-performing exposure (NPE) to a US fund. The portfolio being sold to Davidson Kempner Capital Management had a gross book value of EUR 507m, or EUR 535m ($605m) as a total legal claim, as of 31 October last year. But the fund is paying EUR 240m. Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloa
  • Reign of uncertainty now dominates global markets, says Pictet
    Stimulus in China and Europe offers some scope for optimism despite a loss of economic momentum
  • Fresh contenders limber up as floating LNG comes of age
    Number of FLNG units exporting doubles in days as world's largest and smallest floaters fire up
  • Maritime & Merchant Bank launches private placement
    Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&MB) has launched its mooted private placement of shares, in which it is targeting proceeds of up to NOK 38.5m ($4.4m). Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter The bank aims to raise its share capital by a minimum of NOK 6.25m and a maximum of NOK 38.5m in th
  • No boost for tankers after US suspends Mexican tariffs
    Tension between the two countries could have lifted tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and other large-sized oil and gas carriers, according to analysts.
  • Mission to Seafarers centres adapt to support crews in a rapidly evolving industry
    Vessel visits take priority as ships' faster turnarounds take their toll on centres, some of which have closed
  • Maersk's Soren Skou secures Russian blockchain pilot
    AP Moller-Maersk has agreed a deal to run a blockchain pilot scheme in Russia. The cooperation with the Russian ministry of transport will see its boxship shipping data platform venture with IBM, TradeLens, launch in St Petersburg, the country's main container gateway. Coup for Maersk as MSC and CMA CGM join blockchain platform Group CEO Soren Skou signed the deal with Yuriy Tsvetkov, deputy tr
  • Singapore vessel traffic unaffected by shipwreck
    Navigational safety in the Singapore Strait is not threatened by the wreck of the supply vessel that sank there in February, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said. Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision The Dominica-flagged, 49-gt Ocean Cooper 2 (built 2015) capsized in the westbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme around three nautical miles from the
  • First Tango FLNG cargo sails from Argentina
    Argentina has exported its first cargo of LNG from its barge-based Tango FLNG unit in Bahia Blanca. Argentina prepares for debut export cargo this week The 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004) sailed on 6 June with 25,000 cbm of LNG loaded into one of its tanks for buyer Cheniere Energy. The volumes were produced from Exmar's 0.5 million tonnes per annum Tango FLNG which is fixed on a 10-year toll
  • Chevron to sell LSFO by end of third quarter
    Oil major Chevron will be ready to sell a new 0.50% sulphur fuel by the end of the third quarter. Chevron Fuels technologist Monique Vermeire told Reuters: "If the shipping company is willing to try it out now we can make it available, but not for continuous purchase. "I think it will be available (for the market) by the end of the third quarter."
  • Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable"
    Shipping organisations have joined forces to urge action on the increasing threat of piracy off West Africa. Owners, flag states and agencies from the region met at the IMO in London for a symposium on maritime security. Grahaeme Henderson, chair of the UK Shipping Defence Advisory Committee and vice president of Shell Shipping & Maritime, told delegates: "Simply put, the high level of piracy an
  • Smart Tankers picks up second VLCC
    Small Greek company Smart Tankers has made good on a promise to expand in the VLCC space, acquiring its second large tanker. The Piraeus-based outfit has emerged as buyer of Sinokor's 318,700-dwt S Glory (built 2007). According to Equasis, the ship passed under its management last month and has since been sailing under its new name, Ivonne. Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs Brokers fi
  • Economou scoops up full Heidmar ownership
    DryShips buys out Morgan Stanley's half stake for $17m and installs Pankaj Khanna as replacement for CEO James Pippard.
  • Ostensjo looks to the future with new cadets
    Cadet Natalie Knutsen views herself as a "lucky sailor" after landing training with Norwegian shipowner Ostensjo Rederi. But the 24-year-old also represents an important investment in the future for the company. There has been concern in the North Sea OSV sector that the crash of the last few years has led to many experienced staff leaving the profession. The shipowner has entered into a collab
  • Cyprus aims to slash bureaucracy to lure owners
    Cyprus is stepping up efforts to lure shipping with a new plan on competitive taxation and minimal bureaucracy, according to a local lawyer. Vicky Petrides. a partner at domestic law firm Stelios A Stylianou & Co, said that one year after its institution, the department of merchant shipping has adopted its own road-map and is gradually executing various reforms. ECSA calls for end to Turkey's Cy
  • K Line chairman and CEO face calls to be kicked-off board
    But shipowner defends Eizo Murakami and Yukikazu Myochin in face of investor pressure.
  • Brightoil tanker trio finds no shortage of suitors
    Strong interest from Greek and Chinese buyers see two VLCCs and an aframax sold at auctions across Asia.
  • Sovcomflot changes its mind on Polarcus charter
    Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) has performed a U-turn on a seismic survey vessel charter. In March, Oslo-listed owner Polarcus said Sovcomflot had exercised an option to redeliver the 2,250-dwt Vyacheslav Tikhonov (built 2011) from a bareboat charter at the end of April. Sovcomflot handing back Polarcus survey ship A Polarcus subsidiary has since chartered the ship with the intention
  • Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision
    All 46 passengers taken to safety by safety vessels already attending another incident.
  • Rana Maritime bulker seized in Singapore
    Chinese repair yard claims bills for repairs to a handymax bulker have not been paid.
  • COSL upgraded at Morgan Stanley after sell-off
    Analyst says increase in CNOOC capital expenditure plans will boost workload for Chinese driller.
  • Maritime women recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours list
    Services to the maritime sector and to maritime safety earn gongs for shipping executives.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Brokers relieved tariffs on Mexican goods suspended
    President Trump agreed to indefinitely suspend threatened tariffs against Mexico after the U.S. and that nation on Friday reached a deal aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration to the United States.
  • U.S. retailers expected to stock up inventories
    The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projections are lower than forecasts from last month.
  • Drewry: Trade war reshaping supply chains
    Higher cost of Chinese goods could result in lower transpacific volumes and need for more direct calls at ports near new suppliers.
  • CBP delays ACE consolidated express filings
  • MSC adds surcharge for cargo bound for Venezuela
  • Arson reported on MSC containership
  • ONE APUS calls on Port of New York and New Jersey
  • Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft sign LNG fuel bunkering pact
  • FMCSA seeks comments on truck driver detention times
  • K-Line to install automated kite system
  • APL reports 47.4% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 10, 2019
  • Gibraltar-Algeciras bunkers see limited supply amid tight HSFO cargoes
    The bunker fuel market at Algeciras, Spain, and Gibraltar is seeing pockets of curtailed availability, as tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in the region begins to bite.
  • FUTURES: Crude settles lower as demand concerns linger
    Crude futures turned bearish Monday, turning lower on continued concerns that an economic slowdown would hamper oil demand.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Structure pulls back as traders mull sour crude supply options
    The drop in the front of the Dubai structure was largely responsible for pulling the cash Dubai M1/M3 spread down.
  • FUTURES: Oil rises after US suspends Mexico tariff 'indefinitely'
    "Compared to the broader US-China trade conflict, the US-Mexico issue appears to be a lower hanging fruit for the Trump administration," IG's Pan said.

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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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