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BRIEFS

March 13, 2019

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S Korea's two largest shipyards Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo sign up to merge Weak chartering markets leave 'K' Line with US$448m loss in 2018 SSA Marine to operate JAXPORT's Blount Island's box terminal APMT opens US$1b box terminal in Costa Rica to handle fruit trade BIFA warns UK forwarders they face paying for abandoned boxes overseas Deutsche Post DHL's annual EBIT plunges 15.5pc to US$3.547b DP World builds free trade warehousing zone at India's JNP Singapore bans Boeing 737 Max aircraft over its airspace Alibaba to invest US$693m in STO Express to boost China's logistics industry UPS boosts air cargo capacity between Hong Kong and Europe by 19pc

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MARCH 12, 2019
CMA CGM Group updates its Europe/Indian Ocean & Australia offering by upgrading its NEMO service Container Control Programme receives BIC Award DNV GL rolls out remote surveys for all vessels Hyundai Heavy Industries acquiring Daewoo Shipbuilding Rotterdam Port extends incentive to all Green Award-certified liquid bulk tankers TARIFF AUTHORITY FOR MAJOR PORTS Regional air connectivity infrastructure gets a boost Key stakeholders to deliberate on pertinent issues at East Coast Maritime Forum 2019 on March 15 in Kolkata

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Satellites over Kourou Building a high-speed corridor from Europe to Asia Heppner partnering Gebrüder Weiss again Bureau Veritas picks Protheroe for North America Innofreight goes east First maritime LNG terminal in Chennai in service Growing Finnair Cargo picks digital booking platform David Guidez joins Vogelsang First carbon neutral facility in Australia Logistics companies demand government action European shipowners fix five-year-priorities China Southern Airlines prefers freighter version Geodis expands in e-commerce sector Bauckham returns to ACS as Brexit consultant "Curiosity of the Day" First Traxx engine for Italian railfreight company Iata launches new certification for perishable industry MSC gets firmer grip on logistics

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MARCH 12, 2019
Another box ship crew forced to abandon ship as containers catch fire A bumpy ride for air cargo on the radar as global slowdown takes its toll Logistics sector calls on PM 'to recognise the real jeopardy of a no-deal Brexit' 'Unfair' Australian biosecurity tax just a 'smokescreen of spin', says industry New advice on transporting endangered species after a no-deal Brexit Why you need a cognitive supply chain Supply chain radar: Panalpina talks back - "context and culture are very different" ocean head says Former CEO Tony Bauckham returns to ACS as Brexit consultant

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MARCH 12, 2019
Navy shipbuilding budget request includes large unmanned surface vessels The Navy's Fiscal Year 2020 budget request of $205.6 billion is an increase of $9.5 billion (4.6%) from the FY19 enacted budget, According to the Navy's Budget Highlights book, ship depot maintenance VIDEO: All American Marine launches low wake, high speed ferry All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has completed construction of the Reliance, the second of three low wake, high-speed passenger vessels for Kitsap Transit. The Reliance, an aluminum catamaran with a composite superstructure, IKEA and CMA CGM in pioneering biofuel project Name brand shippers looking to lower the overall carbon footprint of their products are adding impetus to efforts to decarbonize shipping. One shipper leading the way along this path is IKEA Transport Bulkship Management AS inks 30 ship BWMS fleet agreement with Alfa Laval Oslo based Bulkship Management AS has signed a fleet agreement with Alfa Laval covering the supply of 30 PureBallast 3 Compact Flex ballast water management systems over the next four years, along BP Marine to roll out IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO BP Marine reports that it will begin to retail low sulfur fuel that meets new IMO regulations limiting the sulfur content of marine fuels. BP is introducing a new very low sulfur BWMS: USCG takes another look at what's a "scheduled drydocking" The Coast Guard has reconsidered how it interprets the rules on extension of the compliance date for installation of a ballast water management system. Here's what it says in a posting on Deltamarin to provide design services for hybrid newbuild Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions Oy (RMC) has awarded Deltamarin a contract to provide basic and detail design services for all hull and machinery spaces for the hybrid car passenger ferry the ClassNK names Hiroaki Sakashita as Senior EVP Mr. Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President as well as Executive Director of ClassNK, overseeing the classification society's expansion of its business portfolio and digital transformation. Mr. Sakashita

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MARCH 12, 2019
Fire-stricken Grimaldi ship sinks Grande America sank on Tuesday, 140 miles southwest from Brest in waters 4,600 m deep. Cargo loaded on board the... Ports told to 'get smart or miss out' Ports will increasingly find themselves under pressure to become smart hubs for supply chains or risk losing trade Compared with airlines, shipping gets off lightly Payments to families of developing world seafarers who die in service are surprisingly small, often in the order of tens... Capacity cuts help lift Asia-Europe load factors Headhaul load factors on the Asia-Europe trade improved circa 4% to 78% in the fourth quarter of 2018 Vale forced to halt Guaíba terminal operations The halt may add to negative sentiment in the dry bulk market, according to Arctic Securities Vancouver signs up to advance LNG as fuel for ships VFPA joins up with Port of Rotterdam, Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore DNB defends folding ship lending into wider division Move is part of wider trend among European bankers, with HSH folding shipping in with real estate. ABN Amro has... Torm expects 5% product tanker growth on IMO 2020 Product tanker earnings should see a boost from the second half of this year as demand growth of 5% is... Newbuilds breathe life into conventional reefer shipping The conventional reefer fleet could fall to as low as 300 units by 2030, but reefers' strength on niche trades... Global Ports Holding bullish after return to black The cruise port specialist is confident new business in Cuba will bear fruit in 2019 UK coastal shipping back on the agenda Shoreham Port on the south coast of England already handles some domestic shipping services but believes there is scope for... Daily Briefing Marine gasoil demand to double on IMO rules \| Blockchain faces hurdles before widespread adoption \| Shipyard consolidation slowly removes... Mermaid Maritime rig venture extends Middle East contract The AOD I rig has been working for the same client since it was launched in 2013

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MARCH 12, 2019
Is logistics finally ready for APIs? Reorganized, loss-making Roadrunner gets funding Dallas importers losing Houston rail link US mega distribution hubs weather e-commerce boom Automation plans expose rising ILWU tensions Carriers of all stripes chase breakbulk cargo

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MARCH 12, 2019
Top Ships falls out of Nasdaq price compliance Top Ships shares are too cheap for Nasdaq's liking. The Greek shipowner disclosed after trading Tuesday that it had received notice that it is out of compliance with the exchange's $1 minimum share price rule. Top Ships shares closed at $1 on 24 January and haven't peeked above that mark since. Tuesday, shares closed at $0.90. During that period, shares had closed as low as $0.78 on 8 February Pasha Group boxships get Jones Act go-ahead The ships will carry cargo from mainland US to Hawaii. Fire-stricken Grimaldi ro-ro sinks in the Bay of Biscay after Royal Navy rescues entire crew Fire spread aboard 56,642-gt Grande America (built 1997) from Sunday night to Monday morning, forcing crew to abandon ship in the Bay of Biscay. Carnival to conduct further scrubber studies after releasing DNV GL analysis Arnold Donald-led cruise major looks to 'determine environmental impact on marine life', DNV GL study states. Global Ports profit powers ahead The port operator's results have been buoyed by record passenger numbers and increased revenue Analyst Giveans initiates coverage of new delivery In these uncertain times a bit of good news is always welcome, and Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans certainly provided it this week. The birth of his daughter, Finley Rita Giveans, was announced in style with an email parodying his day job. "And with a very nurturing and supportive parents-child relationship, coupled with lots of prayer, the upside potential for Finley is extraordinary!" SAAM sees higher results Chilean ports, logistics and towage company benefits from 'new operating model', chief executive Macario Valdes says. Shell restarts mothballed refinery for LSFO Oil major Shell has agreed a deal in the Netherlands to partially restart a mothballed refinery ahead of the IMO 2020 deadline. Reuters cited two trading sources as saying it will work with Dutch tank terminal firm HES International on bringing the HES Wilhelmshaven facility back on line after it was closed down in 2011. Shell unveils VLSFO availability from 2020 HES said it is in the process o Jotun paints a brighter picture over IMO changes Scrubber and ballast water system retrofits are expected to boost demand for coatings US and Canada are used to enforcing tough emissions mandate Both countries already operate a 0.1% limit on bunker sulphur content for ships along their coasts Bahri 'agrees compensation' for tanker clash Saudi Arabian owner Bahri has agreed to compensate the Taiwanese navy after a collision involving its tanker and a frigate, a report has claimed. Bahri tanker in collision with naval ship Saudi-based Gulf Digital News said full damages will be paid following the incident in Keelung over the weekend involving the 45,000-dwt NCC Sama (built 2012) and the Ning Yang warship. A document has been sig Franbo Lines eyes more acquisitions after signing for vintage handymax Taiwan-listed owner seals a preliminary deal to buy a 1996-built bulker for $4.8m. Greek shipowners hope new tax deal will appease Brussels Industry gives ground over dividends to try to fend off European Commission Instead of complaining, shipping should sort fuel facts from fiction Industry players reluctant to come to terms with the IMO 2020 limit on sulphur in bunkers need to prepare rather then try to stem the tide of change Torm defends 2018 loss as it stocks shelf Danish owner Torm fell into the red last year, but said its performance had been strong compared to its peers. The Danish company posted a $33m loss before tax for the full year 2018, compared to profit of $3m a year previously. "Despite negative results, Torm's performance has been strong compared to industry peers," the company said in its financial report. Torm said its net asset value (NAV) Financial markets have been lifted by hope, not certainty Equity markets have started 2019 with a bang reflecting that confidence in the global economy has returned, says Pictet's Alexandre Tavazzi. Technolog to handle Hapag-Lloyd boxship conversion German engineering company Technolog has landed the contract for the first conversion of a large boxship to LNG. It said it has been commissioned to work on the 15,000-teu Sajir (built 2014). Technolog has already been involved in the pilot project by providing technical consulting services during the preliminary phase of the conversion. Hapag claims world first with big boxship LNG conversion Millions of plastic pieces wash up from MSC Zoe Dutch scientists have estimated 24m pieces of plastic have washed up after boxes fell from MSC Zoe in a January storm. More boxes lost from MSC Zoe than first thought The highest amount has been found on the beaches of Schiermonnikoog island, the University of Gronigen said. Suction devices are expected to begin a clean-up this week, Dutch news agency ANP reported. MSC has said it will assume SSY Futures scores London Metal Exchange first Shipbroker is first accepted for a new membership category for inter-dealer brokers working on new ferrous contracts. Scrubber maker PGT appoints CFO US scrubber maker Pacific Green Trust (PGT) is bringing in Richard Oliver to the new role of CFO. He will join in May, taking the load off CEO Neil Carmichael, who has been carrying out financial duties. Oliver is head of finance at UK-based Munro Building Services. Carmichael said: "Having secured a large-scale commercial production partner and a nearly $180m orderbook for delivery of our stat Senior broker slams attack on Baltic Exchange as fake news Chris Reilly sympathises with clients losing money, but talk of indices manipulation is "ridiculous." Belgians and Dutch deploy analysers for fuel-sulphur tests Port-state-control (PSC) authorities in Belgium and the Netherlands have invested in new equipment to help refine their inspections on sulphur compliance. Eugeen Van Craeyvelt, director general of shipping at Belgium's Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport for shipping, says his department invested in three portable sulphur analysers costing €21,000 ($24,000) each last year. Regulators a Seabird ship secures second survey A seismic survey vessel owned by Seabird Exploration has had its contract extended, which will see the vessel mobilised to Northern Europe. CGG has extended its charter of the 93-metre Eagle Explorer (built 2009) for a further 80 days, Seabird said in a filing to the Oslo Stock Exchange. During the extension period, the vessel will work as a source vessel for the France-based geophysical service Standard charterparties may not cover 2020 PSC requirements Owners and charterers may both need bolt-on clauses to cover local port state rules, warns lawyer CMA CGM to trial biofuel for boxships French liner giant CMA CGM is to test out biofuel for boxships. The company is teaming with IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, The GoodShipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam to trial the oil during a vessel bunkering on 19 March. The "landmark" project marks a major step towards the decarbonisation of ocean freight, the companies said, using second generation biofuel derived from forest re Eurobank slashes provisions to $764m Greece's Eurobank has cut loan loss provisions by 9.3% in 2018 to EUR 680m ($764m). The major shipping lender said they accounted for 189 basis points (bp) of average net loans. Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" The non-performing exposure (NPE) ratio decreased by 550 bp from 2017 to 37%. The NPE value was down by EUR 3.5bn in 2018. Looking ahead, the bank said the NPE r Rates rally pushes International Seaways to profit A late rally in tanker rates helped International Seaways to end 2018 on a high note while besting analyst expectations. On the back of a $30m year over year bump in crude tanker revenues, the New York-traded shipowner posted $9.4m in adjusted profit for the last three months of the year, good for $0.32 per share - better than the $0.14 consensus estimate and excluding $2.5m for impairment charge UECC goes for hybrid newbuildings Norway's UECC is investing in a new generation of pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) with hybrid energy solutions. The vessels will use batteries and LNG to take the company beyond the IMO's target of 40% carbon reduction by 2030. The owner, controlled by NYK and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two ships at Jiangnan Shipyard in China. UECC poaches Mork from Hoegh Autoliners US reveals boxship cocaine seizure A seizure of cocaine from a box on an MSC vessel has been revealed by US authorities. A routine inspection of the 11,568-teu MSC Carlotta (built 2017) last month found a worn-looking container with doctored door pins, the New York Times reported. The vessel had arrived in Newark from Buenaventura, Colombia. The box should have contained dried fruit, but customs agents found 60 bundles of white Bulkers collide in Panama Canal The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has started an investigation after two bulkers collided on Monday. Video footage shows the two vessels scraping down each other's sides at the Pedro Miguel locks. La Prensa reported the ships as the 38,000-dwt SE Nicky (built 2018), operated by Sincere Industrial of Taiwan, and Laskaridis' 63,000-dwt Iolaos (built 2016). The incident did not affect the vessels' Russian owner wins legal duel over AHTS whose class expired A Russian shipowner has won a UK legal victory in a charter dispute case arising from the lapsed class certification of an anchor-handler. Silverburn Shipping is entitled to take re-delivery of the 50-bp Arctic (built 2012) from Nikolay Sochin's Ark Shipping, high court judge Sue Carr ruled. Silverburn had appealed a 2018 tribunal award against it on the basis that it reached conclusions on two China's demand for crude set to keep growing Imports will continue to increase despite weaker GDP growth forecasts, says Bernstein Energy. Singapore bunker clerk faces time in Changi Prison Man said to have tried to bribe a marine surveyor to cover-up under supply of fuel. Saudi Aramco extends charter of Seadrill-Mermaid jack-up Co-owned drilling unit will spend the next three years employed by Saudi oil giant. Kumiai Senpaku plans to cut fleet by offloading its bulkers Japan's Kumiai Senpaku's fleet will increase to 19 ships on delivery of its latest and final newbuilding - an LPG carrier. The company is preparing to sell some of its stable of vessels. "This will be the last newbuilding to join KS [Kumiai Senpaku]," said company president Nobutaka Mukae, referring to the 38,000-cbm fully refrigerated gas carrier Hourai Maru. "We are planning to scale down our Singapore and Hong Kong promise strict stance on sulphur cap Two leading Asian ports outline the reception ships can expect once IMO 2020 kicks in on 1 January State support helps Asia to push ahead on LNG fuel infrastructure Government backing is providing a much-needed impetus as countries move towards adoption of cleaner marine fuels

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MARCH 12, 2019
Transportation unions call for infrastructure investment The executive committee of the AFL-CIO's Transportation Trades Department set an agenda Monday that also eyed rail safety and combating commercial driver fatigue. Grande America sinks Tuesday after onboard fire Matson christens new ship at Philly Shipyard Shipper group opposes ballpark at Port of Oakland CBP sweeps in $77 million cocaine seizure BP will sell new low-sulfur marine fuel BIS reviewing technologies used in space CBP seeks additional industry input on future

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MARCH 12, 2019
USGC sweet/sour crude spread narrows to record level on supply concerns Resurgent gasoline lifts European low-sulfur VGO demand Med HSFO weakens on increased refinery runs, lackluster demand IKEA partners with liner CMA CGM to test biofuel bunkers Canada's AltaGas to ship first LPG cargo from Ridley Island in Apr-May: sources "This first cargo will be for Q2 [second quarter] delivery but it is still pending and we are checking for the firm schedule," said a company source. External: Global Risk Management Singapore high viscosity bunkers face uncertain future due to IMO 2020 "RMK is dying a natural death going into 2020," a Singapore bunker supplier said. USGC middle distillate exports to Europe at 750,000 mt so far for March: cFlow "Some of the delays are getting almost as long at the delays on [Hurricane] Harvey [in 2017]," a trader said.

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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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