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June 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai container volumes up 3.6pc in May to 3.76 million TEU
  • US retailers still stock up to get ahead of ever-looming tariff threat
  • MSC to levy US$150/TEU Venezuelan war risk premium surcharge July 4
  • Chittagong import containers pile up because of Muslim Eid holiday
  • Questioning utility of mega ships - more trouble than they're worth?
  • Non tariff barriers? Concerns arise over NVOCC renewals in China
  • AmCham, Austcham included in China's social organisation audit
  • FedEx ends express delivery contract with Amazon as rivalry grows
  • Leipzig/Halle airport reveals US$563,373 expansion of cargo facilities
  • New air charter broker hopes to disrupt field with real-time flight data
  • Kenya Airways name airport handlers in Europe for Geneva-Rome service

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Agreement inked for integrated development of Northern Sea Route
  • ONE to implement world's first cloud-based collaborative network for ocean carriers & terminal operators
  • Ship recycling market expected to pick up steam
  • Tectonic shifts in shipping make safety more vital than ever
  • Venezuela War Risk Premium surcharge
  • India expected to maintain current level of thermal coal imports
  • JN Port's dredging of the navigational channel to 15 m brings multiple advantages
  • NDMA conducting training programme for CBRN emergencies at Deendayal Port
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port inks MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation for facilitating Direct Port Entry
  • V. R. Akkaraju appointed Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust
  • Caution urged on phasing out export subsidies
  • Commerce Minister emphasises reciprocal market access for Indian goods
  • Composite leading indicators continue to signal stable growth momentum in India
  • Transition plan to the new GST return

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First Central Asian country ratifies e-CMR
  • Associations bundle forces in Brussels
  • Belarus, Russia & Kazakhstan railways ink pact
  • TT Club enlarges its surplus
  • K Line spreads its wings
  • Turkish Cargo launches SVO service
  • Seth Hertel joins CSafe Global as new CCO
  • Saudia Cargo supports heavy athletes
  • New hub for vehicle distribution in North America
  • Imperial Logistics wins automotive haulage contract
  • MOL and Makarov deepen cooperation
  • Survitec appoints new heads
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rail holds pole position in Hamburg
  • ICTSI increases capacities in Rijeka
  • Digital data corridor comes on stream

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Leisure Cargo files for insolvency after loss of major contracts
  • Improving utilisation levels show ONE is getting back on course
  • Dance with Panalpina 'whetted our appetite' for M&A, says Agility chief
  • Tweets, tariffs and Trump tantrums - all in a day's work for American Airlines Cargo
  • Chinese exporters bid to dodge tariffs with fake Made-in-Vietnam labels
  • Supply chain radar: DP-DHL problems may be 'home-made', but the solution lies in Berlin
  • On the wires: WiseTech skyrockets - and there's more to come, on all counts
  • Champ's Steve Hill moves to e-Cargoware as head of innovation

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Chartwell to design hybrid for U.S. East Coast operation
    Back in October last year, U.K. naval architectural consultancy Chartwell Marine unveiled a crew transfer vessel design aimed at the U.S. offshore wind market (see earlier story). Now the firm reports that
  • Turning off AIS just became an even bigger no no
    P&I insurance broker P. L. Ferrari & Co. is warning that the U.S. Treasury is strengthening its controls and surveillance to identify ships trading to sanctioned countries or areas. And that makes
  • Danfoss names John Sheff as Public and Industry Affairs Director
    Danfoss has announced the appointment of John Sheff as its new Director of Public and Industry Affairs for North America, succeeding Mark Menzer who retires in July. Sheff previously was Business Development
  • USACE awards $17 million contract for Mississippi lock improvements
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded Kraemer North America, LLC, Burnsville, Minn., a $17 million contract to carry-out tow rail rehabilitation projects at six Mississippi River locks
  • ABB Tekomar XPERT upgraded for fleet-wide use
    ABB Turbocharging has upgraded its digital platform ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine
  • Qatar shipyard carries out 200th LNG carrier drydocking
    Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) recently completed its 200th LNG vessel repair at Qatar's Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. The milestone drydocking involved the 135,295 cu.m LNG carrier Al Kho, chartered
  • DTU plans replacement research vessel
    Denmark's National Institute of Aquatic Resources, DTU Aqua, urgently needs to replace its aging research vessel R/V Dana IV. The ship will face its 40 year class survey at the end of
  • Sovcomflot to roll out VSAT solution from Orange
    Russia's largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, is to equip an advanced maritime VSAT solution from Paris-headquartered Orange Business Services solution on eight vessels. The first ships to receive the solution during this initial
  • Helm Connect passes 4,000 vessel milestone
    Victoria, B.C., headquartered marine operations software company Helm Operations reports that more than 4,000 vessels are now using its asset management and operations platform, Helm Connect. Since its launch in July 2016,

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Max Johns stands down at VDR
    The existing management team, including chief executive Ralf Nagel and managing director Martin Kröger, will take over the responsibilities of...
  • Trafigura boosted by oil and products trading unit
    But Geneva-based commodities trader noted a drop in gross profit from its metals and minerals unit
  • Performance Shipping moves into tankers with Maersk aframax brace
    Close observers of the company have been expecting moves towards diversifying ever since last year's change of corporate title
  • Baltic tanker earnings slump even as Russian exports climb
    German and Polish diesel and gasoil imports hit a 17-month high in May
  • Iran condemns attack on tankers off UAE
    Iran has raised its concerns at the International Maritime Organization after a report linked the attack to the involvement of...
  • Dry bulk market 'on brink of misery'
    Net dry bulk fleet growth is expected at 3.1% this year and another 3% next year, worsening the fundamental market...
  • Court ruling backs owners in deck cargo disputes
    The English High Court has recently confirmed the position on the carriage of deck cargo and the operation of exclusion...
  • Three killed in blast on tanker at Russian port
    The explosion took place in the engine room at 0430 hrs Moscow time, according to a company statement
  • ONE opts for Navis' cloud-based stowage platform
    Japanese carrier will also upgrade its stowage planning tool to Navis' StowMan Stowage
  • Trade war tensions paint bleak picture for box trades
    Higher import costs will dampen demand at a time of already slowing economic growth
  • Southeast Asia OSV players living off scraps
    While there are risks to going into the Middle East, this seems preferable to staying put in Southeast Asia and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping | DryShips takes control of Heidmar | China export tariffs will have...
  • SIPG to issue $700m bonds in Hong Kong
    The proposed bonds have won an A1 rating from Moody's, supported by SIPG's baseline credit assessment and the backing of...
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG ships first cargo
    Prelude FLNG is the last project in Australia's greenfield LNG boom to start production and will need to ramp up sooner...
  • Port of Oakland shrugs off tariff fears as agriculture exports rebound
    Still, the port said, its agricultural exports to China rose by 5%, despite the current impasse between Beijing and Washington...
  • Container group in push for reefer telematics standards
    Container Owners Association seeks to develop interoperability of device data from different solution providers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Falling imports from China test trans-Pacific carrier discipline
  • India fluidity portal doubles users over past month
  • Asia-Europe trade weakens ahead of low-sulfur billing
  • Brief capacity crunch boosts US truckload spot rates
  • Halifax ship arrival predictor to improve cargo flow
  • Sealand launches new dedicated US-Caribbean loop
  • Specialized SaaS visibility supplanting end-to-end approach
  • Tariffs fail to dent US apparel imports from China
  • Blockchain pilots target bill of lading digitalization

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • Genco, Star Bulk tipped to ride second-half capesize recovery
    Analysts see shipowners with heavy capesize fleets seeing higher upside potential.
  • Globus narrows loss on outside investment
    Private investor in March bought $5m in debt from New York-listed owner.
  • PL Ferrari cautions shipowners over 'going dark'
    P&I broker urges owners to think twice before switching off AIS, as US says blackouts give cover to rogue traders
  • Fjord1 begins another share buyback scheme
    The ferry company will spend up to $1.2m on shares, which will be used to reward employees.
  • Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair
    Boxship owner enters oil transport arena with former Maersk Tankers duo.
  • Frendos' bond-financed venture moves into MRs
    New Maltese company emerges as destination of Team Tankers vessel
  • James Jang heads over to Aegis Capital
    Shipping analyst previously covered dry bulk and tanker sectors at Maxim Group.
  • Aqualis investors approve Braemar merger
    Shareholders give green light for broker to become biggest owner of offshore consultancy.
  • Cargill polishes eco credentials with further bulker emission cuts
    Trading giant reduces CO2 fleet footprint for the second year running.
  • Tokio Marine takes on Skuld man to head marine liability
    Tokio Marine HCC is to bolster its marine liability division with the appointment of Paul Knighton as an underwriter. Knighton is joining Tokio Marine from Norway's Skuld, where he was head of marine cargo and property. Barbican's Syndicate 1955 quits marine insurance business More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves He has previously been a broker and underwriter in marine liabili
  • Navig8 Group spins off its shipmanagement operation
    Former Selandia owners step in to acquire 40-ship fleet.
  • BW says LPG is an 'under-communicated possible future fuel'
    Yngvil Asheim says the commodity has similar environmental benefits as LNG, but is easier to handle
  • Companionship draws mariners to a home from home at Mission to Seafarers
    Revamped Tilbury centre opens its doors 24/7 to crew regardless of religion or nationality
  • Myklebust says US-China trade war is hitting vehicle makers' inbound logistics stream
    Hoegh Autoliners CEO also says environment was behind decision to eschew scrubbers
  • Trafigura hails 'strong' first half
    Trading and shipping giant Trafigura Group has logged what it calls a "strong" performance in its first six months, as it focused on quality not quantity. In the six months to 31 March, net earnings reached $426m, from $222m in the corresponding period last year, principally due to a strong performance in oil and petroleum products trading. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigu
  • Shipping must tackle diversity to tap talent pool, Bjorn Tore Larsen says
    Bjorn Tore Larsen has four daughters, none of whom have yet shown an interest in joining the family shipping business. While the next generation of Larsens are pursuing careers in teaching, healthcare, law and aviation, the ADS Crude Carriers chairman and chief executive of OSM Ship Management is focused on tackling gender equality in shipping. Bjorn Tore Larsen says female seafarers central t
  • Dirk Max Johns quits German Shipowners' Association
    Professor Dr Dirk Max Johns has resigned from the management of the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) to devote more time to lecturing. Johns will focus on his role at the Hamburg School of Business Administration, where he runs the Maritime Management bachelor programme and the Business Development master programme. The 53-year-old academic leaves the VDR on 15 August. However, he will be av
  • Larsen the lion sleeps with one eye open as he tracks his prey
    ADS Crude Carriers chairman reveals he is patient in his pursuit of investments, but poised to strike
  • Kuwait Oil Tanker Co signs up for more Lukoil lubes
    Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has renewed its contract with Lukoil Marine Lubricants for another three years. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary has been using the company's marine lubricants on its tanker fleet since 2015. Shehab assumes the helm at KOTC "Lukoil has aided in our vision of pursuing commercially viable opportunities within the hydrocarbon shipping sector, and our mi
  • Marsh loses head of P&I just months after JLT merger
    Richard Adler's move to Atlantic Insurance is highest-profile departure in staff reshuffle as consolidated brokerage finds its feet
  • Large seafarers centres struggle as income streams hit
    Many seafarers' centres used to have bars and overnight facilities but shorter time in port and tighter alcohol rules mean beverages are sold in much smaller quantities and only in appropriate locations, says Mission to Seafarers' secretary general Reverend Canon Andrew Wright. "In many places, we don't offer beer at all now," he says. The downside is that declining alcohol and food sales have e
  • Agent killed by snapped mooring rope
    A shipping agent has been killed by a snapped rope as a boxship was being moored in Italy. Luca Rizzeri, 34, died as he was supervising operations near the 587-teu BF Philipp (built 1986) at Ancona on Monday, Italian media reported. The cable broke and the whiplash hit the agent. The vessel is operated by Germany's Redeerei Foroohari.
  • Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes
    Chief executive Lars Solbakken says it is business as usual at the ship lessor, despite its sole floating production, storage and offloading vessel coming off charter
  • Two killed, one missing after Russian tanker blast
    Two crew have been killed and another was missing following an explosion on a tanker off Makhachkala in Russia. Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast The RIA news agency named the vessel as Volga Shipping's 7,000-dwt VF Tanker-16 (built 2013). Two more people were injured in the blast on Tuesday, which caused a fire during unloading. The port is functioning as normal, RIA cited the Federal Ag
  • Chelsea strikes finance deal with Kumiai Senpaku
    Philippines shipowner Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics is teaming up with Japan's Kumiai Senpaku to finance a newbuilding. Dennis Uy's Chelsea eyes LNG terminal in Philippines Kumiai will fund the construction of the 98-metre passenger ferry for Chelsea unit Starlite Ferries at Kegoya Dock in Japan, the Philippine Star said. It is due for delivery in April 2020 and will be bareboat chartered over
  • EMAS Offshore pays bourse bills to retain Oslo listing
    Singapore's EMAS Offshore has settled its bills with the Oslo Stock Exchange to retain its listing. EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange At the end of May the bourse decided to delist the restructuring company because it was deemed unsuitable for listing and not in a position to comply with its obligations. But overdue invoices to the exchange have now been paid in full. "The company's
  • Paris MOU bars cargoships over crew conditions
    The Paris MOU port state control organisation has banned two cargoships detained over poor conditions for crew. The 2,600-dwt Sea Royal (built 1976) was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, for 35 days with 53 deficiencies. Paris MOU bans cargoship for a year over MLC failings This was its third detention in three years, resulting in a three-month ban. Inspectors found two missing certificates for wa
  • Twelve lawyers jump ship to Kennedys from Norton Rose Fulbright
    Global head of marine says recruitment widens firm's talent pool by increasing its strength and depth
  • Capesizes buoyed by rise in China iron ore imports
    Meanwhile, Brazil emerges from the doldrums with an increase in the number of spot fixtures.
  • MOL set to profit from Asia's rising LNG demand
    Sector will be a key growth engine as owner channels its portfolio towards more sustainable earnings, says analyst.
  • Ziton charters Vroon turbine installation vessel
    Two year deal includes an option for Danish wind farm company to purchase vessel.
  • Ansheng still paying bills amid legal turmoil
    Despite legal stress, Chinese liner operator keeps up charter hire payments

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • 'Expect additional mergers and pray for no Hanjins'
    Financial burdens from the IMO's 2020 sulfur cap, a projected slowdown in trade growth and the looming threat of overcapacity could bump out some carriers.
  • Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia
    The blast occurred Tuesday morning in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three additional crew members to go to the hospital, vessel owner Volga Shipping Company said.
  • DP World signs Northern Sea Route development deal
  • Is supersizing ports the answer?
  • South Carolina Ports Authority has record May
  • Sating Russian appetite for bananas
  • Historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics, Arrows Up

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2019
  • First fuel oil VLCC from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for June
    The first VLCC to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore in June was heard on subjects late Monday afternoon, despite the arbitrage east being tightly shut.
  • Blending delays causing congestion bunker loadings at Rotterdam: sources
    Fuel oil was facing delays of three to five days and gasoil, which is usually able to load on arrival, up to two days, the supplier said.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude futures slip on US inventory build
    NYMEX crude futures fell Tuesday evening following a US crude stock build reported by the American Petroleum Institute.
  • Singapore HSFO supply likely to remain tight on lower cargo inflow in July
    "I don't see much volume [of arbitrage cargoes] for July. Probably the volume is similar to June," a fuel oil trader said.
  • ENN Energy Holdings advances LNG bunkering plans in China as IMO 2020 looms
    The new ship will be based at the newly opened ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving and bunkering terminal.
  • Over 1 million mt middle distillates set to arrive in Europe from USGC: cFlow
    Higher arrivals into the Europe balanced the market, outweighing any loss in production caused by the Druzhba pipeline contamination.
  • IN THE LOOP: Flurry of VLCC loadings help boost US crude exports over 3 mil b/d
    US crude for export has benefited over the past four weeks from macroeconomic, geopolitical factors that have helped widen the Brent/WTI spread.
  • Six crude cargoes change hands in Monday's Platts Asia MOC
    Among the six, three were declared via partials convergences and the others sold as full cargoes.

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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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