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BRIEFS

February 12, 2019

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Merger on the horizon for South Korea's two largest shipyards Conventional reefer vessels lose further market share Davie Canada criticises Canada's ship safety record over old coastguard vessel Halifax container traffic slightly down in 2018 North American rail traffic slips 4pc DSV warns of disruptions in supply chain in the case of no-deal Brexit Kerry Logistics, Deloitte, CargoSmart boost supply chain with blockchain European Dredging Summit in Rotterdam to feature Trelleborg factory visit Etihad Cargo chosen again to fly 68 show jumpers to HK equine event Antonov Airline's special ramp does heavy lift in Gabon for Bollore India pursues air freight development to double Hyderabad capacity

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
'MSC continues to invest in the latest reefer technologies to ensure we offer our customers the optimal transport conditions for their perishable cargo' Bahri clarifies misinformation about one of its vessel's voyage to Venezuela for loading In a first, Maersk Line to move boxes on the Ganga from Varanasi to Kolkata today IRClass strengthens footprint in India with two new offices in Paradip & Guwahati Matrix Freight Systems opens office in Gujarat to expand operations & reach Transitional Simplified Procedures should be for all involved in visible international trade movements, including freight forwarders, says UK association Chabahar Day on the anvil at the port DP World handles 71.4 m TEUs globally in 2018 KoPT in plans for 40 pc capacity increase Smart Industrial Port Cities coming up at Paradip Port & Deendayal Port Trailer strike at Cochin Port called off; 30 containers transported via coastal mode Draft National Logistics Policy - II Exports from MSMEs show significant rise in value

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Just had to be 747 planes Quiet vehicles for chilled goods deliveries overnight Eurodis nearly doubles annual growth rate German experts produce licence plates in Dakar Kale Logistics Solutions relocates in New Delhi Bremen: facelift for Oslebshauser lock Cargo plane crash between Bahamas and Florida Goodman acquires prime industrial site in London Kiwi Rail to invest in freight fleet Port of Ystad: more traffic with Poland in 2018 ABC to implement "Cargo Claim" platform Board mutations at NYSHEX "Curiosity of the Day" New centre for humanitarian logistics in Dubai Van Riet searching for replacement CEO 154 freight trains now bypassing Krasnodar Freight forwarders quarrel about fees in Frankfurt Ports of Auckland realising potential

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Exporters say simplified customs plan won't reduce congestion around Dover Hamburg sees market share drift to rivals as draught restrictions begin to bite Angry Kalitta Air calls on US to act over its loss of slots at Schiphol Airport Swissport takes control of Heathrow Cargo Handling after 23-year JV Arrival of first gearless containership a turning point for DRC supply chains Analysis: DSV must deal, and quickly - but with which player? Chris Grayling terminates contract with no-deal Brexit ferry company Supply chain radar: is XPO's acquisition hunt toast? Against the odds: it's party time for DSV, Panalpina, UPS & FedEx, while others lag - will it last? The Loadstar Premium boosts team as service grows

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
World's largest LNG bunker vessel christened in Hamburg Eversource and Ørsted in new 50-50 offshore wind partnership ICS: Sulfur cap a game changer, but bigger changes to come Grimaldi chooses MAN B&W two strokes for new hybrid RO/RO generation Vigor wins $17 million MSC contract

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
What's in the emissions data? How will shipowners' customers interpret emissions data revealed in the EU's MRV? Arklow 'had no contract' with Seaborne Freight A source aware of the situation confirmed that while Seaborne had held lengthy discussions with Arklow last year, with a... CMA CGM is given the green light for CEVA bid The European Commission last week approved the acquisition of CEVA by CMA CGM under the European Merger Regulation Sanctioned Venezuelan crude starts flowing into US Lloyd's List has tracked at least $319m worth of Venezuelan crude cargoes currently heading to US-Gulf on five tankers, intensifying... Ferry ports offered cheap loans for no-deal Brexit upgrades As the UK government struggles to defend the collapse of its £13.8m post-Brexit contingency contract with Seaborne Freight, it has... Piraeus and Venice to step up co-operation in 'Silk Road' strategy Move by Greek and Italian ports to improve performance and connectivity follows the introduction of new Cosco Shipping feeder service SEC filing fuels speculation over Seaspan ownership Dennis and Kyle Washington have brought a new business model to the container shipping industry through Seaspan, which has focused... Container lines warned of changing nature of Chinese economy As manufacturing moves toward Southeast Asia and China becomes a consumer nation, box lines need to reconsider some long-held beliefs... Low-sulphur fuel rises may cause container line failures Smaller regional carriers are particularly at risk from higher costs imposed by low-sulphur regulations Boskalis to exit American joint venture in $201m sale Ports and tug services provider SAAM is buying up its partners stake to grow its tug fleet to 153 vessels Daily Briefing EU rejects anonymity for ship emissions data \| Marine insurers' future in doubt unless owners foot rate rise \| Lloyd's List Podcast:... Johor Strait collision revives old disagreement between Singapore and Malaysia The narrow stretch of water between the two countries has been the source of dispute for many years Welcome to the 'new' seasonality of the BDI Hashim forecasts healthy supply-demand fundamentals in the dry bulk shipping market but warns that the recovery could be characterised by... Allianz Marine is 'potential consolidator' in Asia OSV sector Pacific Radiance announced a joint venture with Allianz Marine in January but stopped short of naming the latter as the investor behind...

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Northeast US LTL trucker NEMF to shut down Port NY-NJ revives truck replacement program US retailers signal import growth despite tariffs DP World pulls ahead in JNPT productivity race Bangladesh bolsters flagging Dhaka port New LNG plan gives Qatar US foothold

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
World's largest LNG bunker vessel takes a bow in Hamburg Nearly 200 invitees crowded onto the harbour boat Koi on a cold and blustery grey day in Hamburg, Germany, to witness another slew of LNG bunkering firsts. They had come to see the naming of the world's largest - for this year at least - LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV). The ice-class 1A, 7,500-cbm Kairos (built 2018), which is owned by Babcock Schulte Energy, was making its debut in the German port cit Evergreen's US arm sues Colombian agent Evergreen's US arm is suing to force a Colombian company into arbitration, alleging their negligence cost them more than $4m. Court limits Evergreen's suezmax smash bill to $9.5m US customs agent sentenced for failing to inspect ships In the lawsuit filed last week in New Jersey federal court, the Taiwan liner operator says Global Shipping Agencies, Evergreen's agent in Colombia since 2003, has Blue Fin sues after fuel delivery goes wrong Blue Fin has filed suit against German bunkerer Bomin alleging they sold bad fuel, running up a $1m-plus bill for the shipowner. In a lawsuit filed in Connecticut federal court, the Heidmar-controlled tanker pool says the 164,626-dwt Ridgebury Alina L (built 2001) stopped to get fuel in Port Louis, Mauritius, en route to Singapore from the Bahamas last July. Lawyers allege that Bomin filled the BlackRock reveals stake in Norwegian Cruise Line New York investment manager takes ownership in Frank del Rio-led cruise major to 6.4%, according to a regulatory filing. Banker tells why new M&A deals could get 'scrubbed' Citigroup's Christa Volpicelli seems to have found a new reason why shipowners might not want to combine their companies for the greater good Australian coking coal build-ups prolong capesize rout Baltic Dry Index falls below 600 points despite uptick in smaller segments. NYK Line sends converted VLOC for scrap in India A VLCC-turned-ore carrier is the first bulker reported sold to Indian interests in almost a year. Zim nets strong price from containership scrap deal Container line Zim has secured a stand-out price for the demolition of one of its vessels. NGO Shipbreaking Platform highlights beaching death toll The Israeli carrier has sold the 4,800-teu Zim Virginia (built 2002) for disposal in Bangladesh, brokers report. A figure of $466 per ldt is being placed in the ship, which cash buyer GMS called an impressive number. It explains the price was aided Eurotunnel sues UK over Brexit ferry deals Channel Tunnel Group and France-Manche are suing the UK government over contracts awarded to ferry firms in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The two, which operate Eurotunnel, have accused the UK of a "secretive and flawed procurement exercise" that aimed to secure routes outside of the busy Dover-Calais corridor, the companies' lawyer Daniel Beard said in court on Monday, according to Bloomberg. Brodosplit: expenses must be "drastically" cut at Uljanik The new strategic partner of troubled Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik Group has warned that costs must be slashed to make the company viable. Brodosplit and Fincantieri win race for Uljanik The chairman of compatriot shipyard Brodosplit told the Hina news agency that a collapse of the group would mean the end of shipbuilding in the country. Tomislav Debeljak added it was important to ensure a fina Great Eastern prospers as tanker rates rise India's Great Eastern Shipping has made the most of rising markets to post a bigger profit in its third quarter. The company said it made INR 2.98bn ($41.92m) net to 31 December, against INR 980m in the same period of 2017. Revenue rose to INR 10.44bn from INR 8.36bn year-on-year. Crude carrier daily earnings increased to $21,053 from $16,811 in 2017, while the figure for bulkers was $14,551 ag Tanker stocks hardest hit as trade war fears resurface Concerns of a renewed trade war added to the pressure on shipping stocks in the past week, according to Seaport Global. US government shutdown has delayed Diamond S Shipping merger and listing Product and crude tanker shares were hardest hit amid fears negotiations between the US and China have stumbled, according to analyst Magnus Fyhr. Scorpio Tankers led the decline with a 15.6% drop, contin Precious profit jumps as arbitration continues over bulkers Thailand's Precious Shipping has posted a return to profit for 2018 as it continues with arbitration over nine cancelled bulkers. The company said net earnings were THB 456.2m ($14.53m) to 31 December, against a loss THB 129.48m in 2017. Revenue from its 36 ships was THB 4.97bn, from THB 4.39bn, as average earnings rose from $9,486 per day in 2017 to $11,063 last year. Reduced scrapping delayin Cross River Capital cuts stake in Ardmore Shipping Cross River Capital has sold a slice of its holding in product tanker owner Ardmore Shipping. Ardmore Shipping hints at sale of chemical tankers Dimensional Fund Advisors bets on tankers amid moves on nine shipping stocks The small and mid-cap investment specialist has reported a smaller stake of 1,351,840 Ardmore shares. At this level Cross River controls a 4.1% piece in Ardmore, down from th Court orders $0.65m payment for Farley Mowat pollution The Federal Court of Canada has ordered the owner of a ship that sank in 2015 to pay CAD $0.86m ($0.65m) for clean-up costs. Greek bulker cleared of fuel spill as yard defects blamed The money from Tracey Donald Dodds for the incident involving the 200-dwt Farley Mowat (built 1958) will go to the Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund (SOPF) for damages and interest. The statement of claim filed by SOP JES International Holdings placed under judicial management JES International Holdings was placed under judicial management in Singapore on Monday. JES eyes takeover by blockchain company PLMP The Chinese shipyard group is awaiting a court hearing for its judicial management application, chief executive Jin Yu said in a filing to the Singapore Exchange. JES' board has proposed the appointment of Yit Chee Wah of FTI Consulting (Singapore) as judicial man Baltic makes emergency change to ex-Venezuela benchmark The Caribbean-US Gulf route's TCE rate has been suspended and the load port has been moved to Colombia d'Amico International Shipping eyes share issue d'Amico International Shipping is looking to strengthen its balance sheet with a second equity raise in as many years. d'Amico International Shipping breaks new ground in Japan with LR1 deal The Milan-listed company is planning a $60m share issue with the support of its major investor, the d'Amico family. It told investors the new stock would be printed to reduce its financial leverage and impr IMO under pressure to end 2020 regulations uncertainty Mountain of work on technical issues must be concluded next week to ensure implementation goes smoothly IUMI raises concerns over safety from delays of IMO 2020 The International Union of Marine Insurance has expressed concern over the slow rate of progress at the IMO in addressing safety issues related to the new global sulphur regulation. Helle Hammer, head of the policy forum at the IUMI, said the IMO has agreed to look at the issue through the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). But the target date to finalise the work is more than a year after the regu Boxship held over Sudan trade set for auction sale in Greece Lumar's feedership Mekong Spirit scheduled to be sold at an electronic auction on 13 March Dimitrios Kritsas liable for HSBC loan default on bulker pair UK court rejects owner's Greek law defence in $9m tangled tale involving sales to NewLead and tax bills from the "Lagarde list". Venezuela looks to India after $20bn hit from US sanctions US sanctions against Venezuela have resulted in a $20bn loss for the Latin American county's economy, its oil minister said today as he sought to establish greater trade with India. Manuel Quevedo, who is also head of PDVSA, told reporters he had met with his Indian counterpart during an industry event on Monday. PDVSA trade troubles depress Caribbean crude tanker rates "We have a good relation WFW expands with CMF Leasing lawyer in Hong Kong Law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has brought in a China Merchants Commerce Financial Leasing (CMF Leasing) lawyer to expand its operation in Hong Kong. Guan Jian has joined as a partner on Monday, it said. HFW poaches Ince deputy admiralty chief Fenwick He was previously the senior in-house legal counsel at CMF Leasing in Shenzhen, China, having started at Chinese maritime law firm Wang Boxes and dry bulk could be trade war casualties in 2019 Clarksons says new tariffs could reverse the container trade's slight upturn and worsen the picture for dry bulk Scrubber maker Pacific Green appoints new COO US scrubber maker Pacific Green Technologies (PGT) has a new chief operating officer (COO). Iain Lees has been tasked with meeting growth targets in 2019 and beyond. He will be joining PGT from HannawayCA Corporate Finance Limited (HCACF), where he is managing director. The 54-year-old is married with two children. Pacific Green CEO Neil Carmichael said: "We are proud to welcome a senior execu Sea Swift's 19-ship fleet 'up for sale' Australia's biggest private shipping company is reportedly up for sale. Macquarie Capital has been brought in to find a buyer for Sea Swift, which is owned by CHAMP Ventures and Toll Holdings, the Financial Review said. The shareholders want more than AUD 300m ($212.58m) for the business, it was claimed. It is listed with a fleet of 19 vessels, including ro-ros, general cargoships, tugs, an MPP Royal Boskalis set for $201m SAAM SMIT sale Royal Boskalis Westminster is selling its stake in SAAM SMIT Towage in a deal valuing the company at over $500m. "From this perspective the market likes the disposal of the JV entity active in South America and Canada, the indicative price is also seen as attractive" Tijs Hollestelle of ING Financial Markets The decision by Boskalis to sell its shareholding in the venture comes almost New V.Ships Germany boss sees role transforming top management company Nils Aden outlines ambitious roadmap to reshape business and turn Hamburg into a centre of excellence for containerships Vale reveals problems at Tuburao terminal A wastewater treatment plant at Vale's iron ore complex in Tubarao, Brazil, has been partially shut down. This was affecting input and coal port services and four of eight pelletising plants there, the company said, according to the Platts news agency. Dry bulk problems run deeper than Vale dam disaster Tubarao's iron ore pellet production capacity exceeds 36.2m tonnes per year. Pelletising pl Erdogan: Turkish shipping "blows cobwebs away" Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has praised a renaissance in the country's shipping industry. Speaking at the launch of a new government training ship, Ufuk, in Tuzla on Saturday, he said: "The Turkish shipping industry has blown the cobwebs away and blossomed again over the last 16 years," according to the Anadolu Agency. Crew held after 'insulting Erdogan' "In today's world, where prev Greek bulker in collision with Malaysian Marine ship A Greek bulker has been involved in a collision with a Malaysian government vessel off Singapore. The incident happened on Saturday off Tuas, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said. The 77,000-dwt bulker Pireas (built 2006) was en route from Singapore to its next port of call at Tanjung Pelepas when the collision took place with the Malaysian Marine Department ship Polaris. A Bahri dismisses talk of Venezuelan sanction busting Shipowner says VLCC cargo was contracted "well before the US sanctions were imposed". Hunt for sunken VLOC Stellar Daisy gets underway Ocean Infinity says Seabed Constructor has sailed for wreck zone with arrival due later this month. UK government cancels Seaborne Brexit ferry contract Political pressure grows for UK transport minister to quit after ferry chartering fiasco.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Redwood Logistics acquiring Chicago neighbor Strive The two firms will create a multimodal logistics company with more than $1 billion in freight under management. Commentary: Self-disclose? An exporter's question When a company discovers a possible violation of U.S. export laws, it must carefully consider whether it's necessary to file a voluntary self-disclosure. European Commission OKs CMA CGM's CEVA acquisition CBP issues guidance for Section 301 exclusions Yilport announces 5 percent growth in container handling Wärtsilä to convert short-sea ship to hybrid battery power CBP to hold CBMA webinar Thursday Aircraft mechanics ratify new contract with UPS Retail imports strong as possible tariff hike looms Trucking company charged with illegally hauling hazmat Hapag-Lloyd's steel floor containers allow heavier cargo

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Crude prices slip, USGC Mars/WTI spread spikes to five-year high Oil futures settled lower Monday as a focus on US crude supply growth weighed on prices. Shipping must look beyond IMO 2020 to decarbonization: ICS The shipping industry must look beyond the imminent changes to fuel standards in order to meet ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets Open season expanded on Gray Oak Pipeline to add USGC Kinder Morgan delivery points Open season is underway to add Kinder Morgan delivery points at or near the Houston Ship Channel S Korea aims to lower crude import tariffs to support local manufacturers The South Korea energy ministry will seek to lower import tariffs on crude oil IRAQ DATA: Crude production rises in January, above its quota under OPEC cut deal Iraq raised its crude oil production in January from December Venezuela courts India to strengthen oil ties amid US sanctions Venezuelan oil minister Manuel Quevedo is in New Delhi this week hoping to convince Indian refiners to buy more of its crude Gibraltar bunkers exceed 9-week high on strong HSFO Bunker fuel at Gibraltar reached its highest point in over nine weeks External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC FUTURES: Crude down on geopolitical tensions, higher US rig count Geopolitical tensions remained in sharp focus at the start of the week. Saudi shipper Bahri says VLCC en route to Venezuela compliant with US sanctions Bahri said the Abqaiq was contracted on January 9 by a regular customer in India.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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