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June 13, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Los Angeles May up 7.8pc to 828,662 TEU, beating all-time 2017 record
  • Hutchison takes delivery of 2 postpanamax quay cranes in Hong Kong
  • Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou extradition hearing to begin January 2020
  • TDC slashes HK export growth forecast to 2pc due to US-China trade war
  • Beijing to roll out national security export controls on sensitive tech
  • US-China trade war could spur world economy into a crisis, leaders warn
  • Kalmar unveils industry's first lithium-ion powered medium forklift
  • CN Rail expects AI automation to save up to US$301 million in three years
  • ICTSI invests in expanding Croatia's terminal to cater for mega boxships
  • BIFA reports 'massive interest' in five-hour online customs training course
  • After retail stock-up frenzy, LA port expects cargo volumes to slow down
  • Arrest warrants issued for 5 Volga-Dnepr Airlines' aircraft: Ukrainian court
  • Qantas looks forward to AA's link up to serve Australia and New Zealand
  • Schiphol and Atlanta airports to collaborate on cargo in trade alliance
  • Air Canada to finalise Transat US$389.4 million takeover by July
  • Air cargo stoic in face of 'cyclical' market declines since November

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • SAL Heavy Lift flies high with new crane extension - the Fly-Jib
  • Restrictions on import of peas
  • DPT activates Disaster Management Plan in view of ensuing cyclone "VAYU"
  • Warehouse leasing crossed 25-mn sq. ft mark in 2018; grew by more than 45 pc y-o-y
  • Commerce Minister promises all support to exporters
  • Stakeholder groups give wide-ranging suggestions in pre-Budget consultations with Finance Minister
  • G20 recommends digital tax for multinational technology companies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Emission-free and super-silent in the city
  • EFL charters Qatar Airways Cargo service to Pittsburgh
  • New chartering manager for dship Carriers
  • Sealogis forms new freight forwarding division
  • Third converted B757 freighter for Asia Pacific Airlines
  • Helikon relies on Ship Money
  • A golden truck to celebrate 50th birthday
  • Achim Martinka named VP Germany at Lufthansa Cargo
  • First gas-powered truck in Memmingen
  • From coal power station to logistics site
  • Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
  • IAG Hangar 51 programme invites to Spain
  • Operating results at five-year high
  • American P&I Club appoints prominent maritime lawyer
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New hinterland connection for Zeebrugge
  • PISR complies with STCW
  • Kenya Airways finds GSAs for new routes to Europe

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • Vietnam the big winner in the US-China tariff war, but is it legal?
  • Airfreight handlers hit by double-whammy of labour shortages and rising costs
  • Ceva and CMA CGM unveil cross-border service for ocean boxes in Asia
  • Europe needs to refocus if its transport sector wants to compete with China
  • Forwarders review block space bookings for air cargo, looking for lower rates
  • Market Insight: 'Immature procurement' & trade management risk - carrier freight quotes come under fire
  • CFO Nicolas Burr to leave Hapag-Lloyd in February
  • Xavier Prévost to lead IT and business solutions at FM Logistic

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • ABB introduces new compact turbocharger models
    Responding to increasing demand for compact and efficient turbocharger technology for marine engines, ABB Turbocharging has launched the new A255-L and A260-L turbochargers. Optimized for small and medium bore two-stroke diesel and
  • Boat rental company operated illegal charter business, says USCG
    The Coast Guard has issued a notice of violations to a recreational boat rental company operating as an illegal charter business out of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. On May 19, Coast Guard
  • CRS reports on Navy's plans to add more unmanned vessels
    The surprise item in the Navy's FY2020 budget submission was a request for funding for two large unmanned surface vessels. Now the Congressional Research Surface has issued a report, Navy Large Unmanned
  • VIDEO: Captain of cruise ship in deadly Danube collision gets bail
    The captain of the Viking River Cruises ship involved in a deadly collision that sank a River Danube sightseeing boat in central Budapest on May 29 can be released on bail, a
  • C-Innovation wins major RLWI contract
    C-Innovation, LLC (C-I), an Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) group affiliate, has won a significant contract to perform Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) activities for BP in the Gulf of Mexico. The initial
  • Humera Ahmed joins LISCR
    Humera Ahmed has been appointed Vice-President of Legal and Business Development of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry. She comes to LISCR with
  • Aviation has FOQA, now shipping gets BOQA
    Similarly to the Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) systems widely used in commercial aviation, the marine Bridge Operational Quality Assurance (BOQA) solution from Birkeroed, Denmark, headquartered Danelec Marine BOQA provides a structured
  • Oshima and DNV GL launch ultra green Ultramax design
    A new bulk carrier design from Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding is designed to have a 50% better EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) than comparable vessels. The design, the Oshima Ultramax 2300, is the
  • Could ammonia be shipping's clean new fuel?
    Ammonia can be safely and effectively applied as a marine fuel to reduce harmful emissions according to a new research paper by C-Job Naval Architects, the largest independent ship design and engineering

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • UK's upcoming 2050 net zero emission law leaves shipping untouched - for now
    The government has decide to leave the matter with the IMO
  • PGNiG more than doubles Plaquemines LNG purchase agreement
    From 2023, the Polish Oil and Gas Company will receive a total of 3.5m tonnes per annum of LNG from...
  • Globus lines up fleet refinancing as loss narrows
    The market is now at much better levels in terms of rates than those recorded in the first two months...
  • Cargill cuts shipping emissions on chartered fleet
    The world's biggest charterer of dry bulk vessels has said it has cut carbon emissions from its shipping fleet by...
  • DNV GL in tie-up with Japanese shipyard on bulker designs
    Classification firm DNV GL has entered a strategic co-operation with Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding. The co-operation will explore new bulk vessel...
  • Data is driving all-sector refocus for maritime
    A thought leadership seminar hosted in London this week by Rightship and the UK P&I Club learnt that finding a...
  • Thomas Cooper merges with Penningtons Manches
    Shipping law firm Thomas Cooper is to merge with UK top 50 business and private client solicitors Penningtons Manches, with...
  • Americas Awards celebrate excellence in maritime
    The Lloyd's List Americas Awards celebrate excellence in shipping at a time when industry players are under enormous pressure to...
  • Small ports can still benefit from big ships
    Cargo proximity and critical mass can be more important in terminal selection than vessel handling capacity
  • SIPG sets price for $700m bonds issue
    Issuance at the Hong Kong bourse is expected to complete early next week
  • Hapag-Lloyd finance chief Nicolàs Burr to stand down
    CSAV to lose executive board seat at German carrier as Burr returns to roles in Chile
  • Daily Briefing
    Baltic tanker earnings slump even as Russian exports climb | Southeast Asia OSV players living off scraps | Iran condemns...
  • Ship-to-ship LNG bunkering sought for BC Ferries newbuilds
    Canada's BC Ferries floated an expression of interest last week, stating that the ship-to-ship bunkering solution is for five new LNG-fuelled vessels
  • Brightoil tankers sale raises $200m
    Cash-strapped Brightoil has seen its marine transport business suspended after its entire fleet of five very large crude carriers, four...
  • Largest LNG terminal in the Nordics officially opens for business
    The terminal can also facilitate LNG bunkering, supplying the super-chilled fuel to ships such as icebreakers and others operating in...
  • Port of Corpus Christi expected to dominate US crude exports
    Corpus Christi crude exports will surpass Port Houston in the next decade, says Wood Mackenzie

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • Montreal efficiency measures cut dwell times by two-thirds
  • US shippers increase BC port routings
  • ELD mandate a 'game changer' for Canadian shippers
  • No clear path for EC block exemption ruling
  • Railroads' approach to intermodal shifts 'inward'
  • Uber Freight: Shipper metric priorities need reboot
  • US warehouses, ports prep for reefer volume boom
  • Shippers, carriers brace for new Russian port fee
  • Intra-Asia slowdown spells gloom for east-west trades

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • Algoma closes $100m Oldendorff deal
    Algoma Central has closed a $100m deal with Oldendorff Carriers, bumping up its stake in the CSL International Pool while grabbing a trio of ships in the process. Algoma orders new bulker, posts first quarter loss The Canadian shipowner announced on Wednesday it now owns 40% of the pool, which counts Marbulk Shipping and CSL Americas as members. Additionally, Toronto-traded Algoma acquired the
  • Too early? Shipping investors have yet to price in scrubbers
    With IMO 2020 six months out, observers say it is likely to be too early for scrubbers to affect share prices
  • Virgin Voyages appoints first female Canadian master
    The Tom McAlpin-led owner hires Wendy Williams to command Scarlet Lady for next year's inaugural season.
  • Wells Fargo: Orderbook closes in on 2022 LNG ship requirements
    Sufficient speculative LNG carrier newbuildings have been contracted to meet the expected needs of the market in 2022, according to Wells Fargo Securities analysts. In the latest issue of their "Bottoms Up LNG" report, the Michael Webber-led team said the uncommitted portion of the LNG orderbook has been gradually building and now represents "an increasing risk" at 23% of the fleet. LNG buyer la
  • Christiania Shipping off to a flying start
    Chemical tanker specialist Christiania Shipping has risen from the ashes of its loss-making predecessor to report positive operating profit for 2018. Fifth generation of Eitzen family set to join Camillo Eitzen on comeback trail "In 2018, we have successfully implemented several changes to re-establish Christiania Shipping as an efficient and streamlined shipowner, charterer and operator," said
  • JP Morgan linked to LNG carrier newbuilding move
    Bank understood to be contracting its first vessels in the sector for energy major
  • Suezmax earnings double those of VLCCs
    Healthy crude exports from West Africa, in particular Angola, are pushing suezmax earnings to the highest since February.
  • Nordic American Tankers closes busiest period ever as things peek up
    Nordic American Tankers' "busiest period ... ever" has positioned it well for the pre-IMO 2020 rally, a letter from the company Wednesday said. "In 2Q2019, we have seen the normal seasonal downturn in that quarter," the letter read. "We expect a significantly improved tanker market ahead. After positive Q1, Nordic American Tankers shares soar "We must remember that political unrest is often goo
  • Pacific Green headhunts Oslo scrubber chief from rival
    US-listed scrubber supplier staffing up new Norwegian sales office
  • Howe Robinson's boxship guru Dowell to step down
    Paul Dowell is ready to hang up his boots after 22 years, but he believes the sector still has a lot to learn
  • Hapag-Lloyd CFO to leave next year
    Hapag-Lloyd's chief financial officer Nicolas Burr is to leave the company next year to oversee new projects in South America. Hapag Lloyd PR man gets a 'buzz' over apiarist role Burr will take over new projects in Chile after he leaves the company on 29 February 2020, according to a release from the Hamburg-based boxship giant. "The supervisory board sincerely likes to thank Nicolas Burr for
  • Supreme Court hands Swedish Club lifeline in bulker fire CTL appeal
    Controversial case handed back to high court to decide on payout from loss of Greek-controlled Renos in 2012 blaze.
  • Kuehne+Nagel starts to rank liner services by carbon footprint
    Shippers are leading the fight against carbon emissions by choosing 'clean' liner services
  • Lawsuit claims Valero may have provided defective fuel to more than 100 ships
    Refining giant blames Trafigura for off-spec fuel delivered to vessels
  • Two TMK execs quit after groping and stalking claims
    Two executives from Lloyd's of London underwriter Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) have resigned after allegations of sexual harassment were made. One was accused of groping colleagues at what was termed by a Bloomberg report as a "booze-fuelled party", while the other was alleged to have stalked a junior employee. The news comes three months after an investigation by the news agency into the "deep-seate
  • Advantage Tankers sues to free tanker
    Turkish shipowner Advantage Tankers is looking to recoup $10.3m in a Manhattan federal court over an alleged wrongful arrest in South Africa. According to court papers, the 156,644-dwt Advantage Sky (built 2010) has been held in Durban since last August, caught up in a controversy over legal disputes in New York state courts and London's High Court with the ship's previous owner. The defendant i
  • Signposts to the future: Five things we learned from Nor-Shipping 2019
    Oslo found shipping at a crossroads, but underneath the anxiety there are reasons for optimism
  • Oshima Shipbuilding and DNV GL launch alternative-fuelled bulker design
    Oshima Shipbuilding and class society DNV GL have launched a new design of bulk carrier that would use half the energy of conventional vessels and utilises wind, LNG fuel, battery and solar power. DNV GL's Knut Orbeck-Nilssen calls on shipping to keep safety at forefront of industry's mind DNV GL teams with Keppel on LNG newbuildings The Oshima Ultramax 2030 bulker design has an energy efficien
  • Vital global food production needs an ethical supply chain
    Swiss NGO Public Eye turns spotlight on traders' role in generating seaborne agricultural cargoes - and the ships that are carrying them
  • Euronav aims for bond tap
    Belgium's Euronav is preparing to tap into a bond issue to boost its funding. The Euronext-listed tanker giant said its subsidiary Euronav Luxembourg has arranged a fixed-income investor call for 13 June, with the help of Arctic Securities, DNB Markets and Nordea. A tap issue of its $150m senior unsecured bond issue may follow, subject to market conditions, it added. The company told TradeWinds
  • Meteor Management buys supramax and eyes growth into tankers
    Meteor Management, a Bulgarian shipmanagement company backed by commodities trader Eleen Marine, is expanding its supramax fleet and says for the first time it is considering investing in the tanker market. Meteor general manager Andrei Filipov confirmed that his company's clients have bought the 55,400-dwt Eria Colossus (built 2008), which has been renamed Eleen Sofia. Brokers reported that Japa
  • Geared handysize bulker sextet up for sale
    Six geared handysize bulkers are circulating in the sale-and-purchase market by their Cyprus-based owners, Greek brokers have reported this week. The vessels are the 37,000-dwt Western Aida, Western Boheme and Western Fedora (all built 2012), and the 37,400-dwt Western Carmen, Western Lucrezia and Western Tosca (all built 2013). The ships have been with the same owners since they were built at S
  • Thomas Cooper scales up with Penningtons Manches merger
    UK shipping law firm gains access to resources of top 50 partner for international expansion.
  • 'Likely lad' Alan Wilson makes way for rising stars of the North
    North P&I Club managing director Alan Wilson has retired. Wilson, along with chief executive Paul Jennings, was associated with the dramatic growth of the protection and indemnity mutual over the past four decades. Insurer North P&I reshuffles senior staff More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves The pair worked at the club as it grew from an insurer with just two million gt of shi
  • Ammonia-fuelled gas carrier design hoves into view
    Dutch-lead research project analyses how to safely introduce the gas as a marine fuel
  • Wellard eyes ship sales as debt deal collapses
    Australian livestock carrier group Wellard is contemplating ship sales after a standstill deal with noteholders failed. The company had agreed the halt in April in respect of certain defaults existing under its notes. Algoma and Wellard ships cancelled at Uljanik This was scheduled to end on 30 September, with Wellard to grant certain security to the noteholders. But it has been unable to do t
  • ABP wins approval to switch bond from Libor to Sonia
    UK port group becomes first borrower to secure bondholder approval for switch from discredited benchmark.
  • Novatek could build 17 new Arctic LNG carriers
    Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project will need between 15 and 17 Arc7 LNG carriers, according to CEO Leonid Mikhelson. The Interfax news agency cited him as saying: "We're doing transhipment in Murmansk and Kamchatka, and we now need to decide the issue of transporting LNG to these points. Sovcomflot and Cosco agree Arctic LNG carrier joint venture "Calculations show that we probably need to build 15
  • Brightoil VLCC and aframax sales raise over $200m
    Hong Kong tanker owner still has one VLCC, three aframaxes and six bunker tankers to be sold.
  • Angelicoussis back at Daewoo for another LNG newbuild
    Greek owner takes year-to-date gas carrier order tally at favourite Korean yard to five.
  • Orbis takes bigger position in Golar
    Orbis Investment Management has grown its leading stake in Golar LNG to 10%. The Bermuda-based firm now owns more than 10.1 million shares of the gas carrier owner, up from the 8.9 million disclosed in February, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Fresh contenders limber up as floating LNG comes of age The firm was founded by South African billionaire Allan Gray. The next
  • Blank Rome attorney joins LISCR
    F. Humera Ahmed is joining the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) as vice president of legal and business development. Ahmed was previously an attorney at Blank Rome where she worked on both maritime and financial cases. Legal changes could enhance Luxembourg flag appeal for LISCR "Humera is a very energetic, self-confident, knowledgeable and proactive person," said regist
  • JERA spells out shipping structure as it shifts into LNG bunkering
    JERA splits its shipping business by charter length, procuring LNG vessels based on concluded free-on-board contracts and, or, tolling agreements. JERA executive officer Yuichiro Kato, who is in charge of LNG shipping, said economics and safety are high priorities when vessels are being evaluated, alongside charter term, tank size and propulsion. JERA to have 'inherent' exposure to LNG bunkering
  • Kato reveals JERA's shift to a flexible LNG shipping strategy
    Trading giant outlines ambitions to grow its fleet and free-on-board LNG portfolio
  • Ind-Aust Maritime confirms Torm product tanker deal
    Ind-Aust Maritime has emerged as the buyer of a Torm MR product tanker. Sources at the Indian shipowner confirmed to TradeWinds this week that it had purchased the 45,500-dwt Torm Gunhild (built 1999). Torm said last week that it had lined up a deal to sell the ship for $6m ahead of taking delivery of four 2011-built MR tankers it had purchased for $83m. Four MRs in, one out at Torm The Torm G

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • USTR official: Urgency of passing USMCA 'cannot be overstated'
    A House Agriculture Committee panel heard testimony from Trump administration ag officials on Tuesday during a hearing that widely touched on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia
    The blast occurred Tuesday in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three other crew members to go to the hospital, vessel owner Volga Shipping Company said.
  • Is supersizing ports the answer?
  • Fitch Ratings: 3D printing could reduce trade
  • Monaco Maersk sets loaded containership record
  • Senate Finance clears ITC nominations
  • Hapag-Lloyd CFO Burr leaving company
  • CMA CGM makes first call at Port Tampa Bay

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 12, 2019
  • ANALYSIS: Diesel, jet 2020 curve structures diverge ahead of IMO
    Ahead of the implementation of the International Maritime Organization's lower sulfur cap on marine fuels next year, the structure of middle distillates forward curves looks quite different for diesel compared with jet fuel.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall to 4-week low amid soft holiday trading
    Total inventories at the Middle East bunkering hub dropped 0.5% over the past week to 23.889 million barrels, the lowest level since May 13, data compiled by S&P Global Platts showed.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude tumbles as US supply continues to climb
    Crude futures tumbled Wednesday following a US crude stock build reported by the US Energy Information Administration.
  • Hanwa Singapore facing $20 million payment issues for MGO
    "The cause of this case is that we have not followed the original trade conditions of receiving an advance and L/C settlement," said the official.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Trade deal could boost UK's N Sea crude flows to S Korea: traders
    "It's a pre-deal but it should open the door to Forties in Korea," a trader said.
  • Trafigura posts rise in H1 oil, LNG trading volumes as profits jump
    "Whilst all of the division's books performed well during the period, the crude oil, gasoline, LNG and wet freight desks were the standout contributors," the company said.

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