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BRIEFS
May 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to slash Asia-Europe FAK rates from 16 May
  • Hong Kong Seaport Alliance aims to reclaim 20m TEU from competitors
  • Cosco said to be eyeing PIL after it bought Singamas box factories
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts Q1 net profit of US$109m with higher box volumes
  • US Retail imports forecast to reach 'unusually high levels' in the summer
  • Port of Long Beach staff aim to draft action plans before year's end
  • Carriers turn to floating contracts to cope with IMO 2020 fuel costs
  • Panama Canal draft restrictions cut containership loads by 15pc
  • Port of Haifa berths its biggest ship ever - 15,300-TEU Maersk Hamburg
  • Air Transport Services Group sales up 71pc - 737 crashes bring added work
  • Northern airports to become 'beating heart' of development post-Brexit
  • World air cargo reverses downturn with 0.1pc growth

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • APL enhances Japan-Thailand-Vietnamservice
  • Container market freight rate index
  • LNG market to see shifts between excess supply & excess demand during 2019-23, says research
  • Ministry of Shipping's major achievements in April 2019
  • New rail connection for fresh produce launched at Rotterdam Port
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal a key part of Egypt's infrastructure push
  • Indo-US trade seen having potential to surge to $500 bn by 2023-24
  • JNPT conducts informative seminar on marketing strategies & public relations for ports
  • VCT's growth rate up 16 pc in 2018-19
  • Kerry Logistics expands food cold chain capability in China
  • Govt to introduce new GST returns filing system to improve compliance, say GST Commissioners
  • India among Asian economies set to dominate 7 pc growth club during 2020s, says research
  • ArcelorMittal upgrades global steel consumption growth outlook
  • WTO launches updated profiles on trade in value-added terms & global value chains

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New board member for Spedlogswiss Northwest Switzerland
  • Additional rail capacity for Western Canada
  • Extended breakdown service for trucks and trailers
  • Iaph re-elects Santiago Garcia-Milà as president
  • Prologis and L'Oréal open carbon-neutral hub
  • Antonov and Bolloré bring aid to Mozambique
  • More equipment for the port of Maputo
  • New container train to link Cologne and Hamburg
  • Esla appoints new director business development
  • Panalpina's AGM approves all board proposals
  • Alitalia Cargo to lift up CSafe RAP
  • Port of Cork: recognition for fundraising efforts
  • Making France's air transport sector more competitive
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Dachser USA launches automotive competence centre
  • Italy:100 new locomotives and 714 freight wagons
  • Fercam takes over Maimex' operations in Asia
  • London remains the hot spot for arbitration

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • Yantian Express to sail for Canada on Wednesday, 'with all cargo aboard'
  • Agility profits rise in first quarter to mitigate Panalpina disappointment
  • Weaker air freight market sees MAG volumes take a dive in April
  • 'Forcing ships to steam even slower could have 'unintended consequences'
  • A metamorphosis or imaginary: what exactly is digital freight forwarding?
  • Santiago Tejedo is new head of air freight at Priority Freight
  • Stocks tumble as China issues tariff retaliation
  • The real revolution in electric vehicles...
  • Analysis: market leader BNSF is steaming ahead in more ways than one
  • Etihad makes a conditional offer on Jet Airways

Marine Logweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • Class action lawsuit filed following Viking Sky incident
    Viking Cruises faces a class action lawsuit claiming punitive damages following the March 24 incident in which some 479 passengers were evacuated by helicopter from the cruise ship Viking Sky when it
  • BAE San Diego awarded $32.3 million Navy contract
    BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., has been is awarded a $32,324,635 contract for the overhaul of the medium auxiliary repair floating dry dock (non-self-propelled) Arco (ARDM 5). This
  • Gibbs & Cox names Matt Garner Assistant VP Ship Design
    Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Gibbs & Cox, Inc., Arlington, Va., has appointed Matthew Garner as its Assistant Vice President, Ship Design. Garner joins Gibbs & Cox following a civil service
  • Damen and Wilson Sons convert PSV to DP2 dive support vessel
    Damen Shipyards and Brazil's Wilson Sons Estaleiros have completed the conversion of the, platform supply vessel Fulmar, owned and operated by Wilson Sons UltraTug Offshore, to a shallow dive support vessel (SDSV).
  • Thome ship one of four hit in UAE sabotage attacks
    More details are emerging about the sabotage attacks on four ships reported yesterday by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) (see earlier story). The initial statement said only
  • KVH sells Videotel business for $90 million
    Middletown, R.I., headquartered KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has sold its Videotel maritime training business to an affiliate of Oakley Capital for a base purchase price of $90 million, on a cash-free,
  • Wärtsilä to power China's first LNG fueled PSVs
    Twelve new LNG fueled platform supply vessels on order for China Oilfield Services Co Ltd (COSL) will be powered by Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engines. The vessels, which will be the first LNG
  • Evac BWMS type approved to new, tougher IMO standard
    The Evac Evolution Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has been granted IMO Type Approval, following testing to the latest IMO requirements which encompass the revised G8 standard and the recently introduced Ballast

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • Tanker 'sabotage' off UAE puts shipping on alert
    The incident has already heightened fears that shipping lanes in the Gulf could once again become a flashpoint as tensions...
  • Houston Ship Channel reopens after chemical spill
    Vessel traffic will be restricted to slow speeds through the Houston Ship Channel for up to a week as salvage...
  • Worldviews on shipping emissions collide at IMO
    Protesters and delegates from varying countries showcase a contrast in perspectives about GHG emissions on the first day of MEPC...
  • Navios Acquisition adds to VLCC newbuild tally
    Tanker owner posts modest first-quarter profit and confirms additional fleet renewal moves
  • China retaliates with new US tariffs
    The duties largely target the US agricultural industry, with US chicken, wheat, sugar and peanuts becoming more costly for buyers...
  • 'Damn the whales, full speed ahead!'
    On May 15, California's Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Partners will kick off their 2019 voluntary vessel speed reduction...
  • Grounded bulk carrier Solomon Trader refloated
    Kangava Bay is home to a Unesco World Heritage site and concerns were raised quickly over damage to the site...
  • Capital Product posts increased profit from containerships
    Better boxship rates for neo-panamaxes help the partnership's results in the wake of tanker spin-off
  • Shortsea draws short straw in low-sulphur contest
    SeaIntelligence Consulting chief executive Lars Jensen warns that the slowdown experienced in the Baltic following the introduction of the emission...
  • Low-sulphur quality concerns still unresolved
    Ship operators warned over mixing without clear understanding of content of low-sulphur fuels
  • Slowing boxships further 'has some cost benefits'
    Given that slow steaming is such a long-established feature of the industry, Drewry has said it is questionable how much...
  • Shippers call for bunker bill clarity
    Shippers are arguing that beyond following the law on sulphur emissions, carriers will need to be compliant with the entire...
  • The lost decade of ship recycling
    The EU, governments and shipowners under pressure to support the Hong Kong Convention as impatience grows
  • Kathleen Eisbrenner, LNG industry veteran and FSRU pioneer, dies at 58
    Eisbrenner also worked for El Paso Corp and led Royal Dutch Shell's global LNG business
  • Braemar merges technical unit with Aqualis
    The deal, which is expected to be completed in June, excludes Braemar Engineering
  • Shell gives update on VLSFO trials
    'The experience we gained from this trial and others, helps us be sure that the solutions Shell provides are what...
  • Connecting established players with tomorrow's talent
    Nor-Shipping 2019 will uniquely attempt to help the maritime industry simultaneously tackle both a major challenge of its own, together...
  • Anadarko agrees LNG sale and purchase deal
    LNG export project will initially begin operation with two trains of 12.9m tonnes per annum in combined capacity
  • Allianz Marine acquires Swissco fleet and assets
    Allianz Marine is linked to another merger with Pacific Radiance, in which the former is said to have pledged $180m...
  • Keppel lands Taiwan offshore windfarm project
    The S$150m contract would spell Keppel FELS' first breakthrough in Taiwan's blossoming offshore wind market
  • Daily Briefing
    Final decisions and new beginnings at MEPC 74 | Don't turn a blind eye to 2020 problems, IMO urged |...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • US shippers have some, but few tariff relief options
  • Carriers need to repeat low-sulfur success in trans-Pac globally
  • Baltimore trains dockworkers to keep up with demand
  • JNPT aiming to attract larger ships with deeper draft
  • The case for regulating Amazon logistics
  • Drewry: Carrier gains to be made by limiting ship speed
  • Global terminal operators expand Canada footprint

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • Capital Product Partners to decide on bulker fate
    CEO says it will decide what to do with its lone bulker when its charter ends
  • Alafouzos family backing fresh $15m Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement
    Okeanis Eco Tankers is eyeing a $15m private placement with the backing of its main shareholder, the Alafouzos family. Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as market tipping point approaches Okeanis, which first floated in the Oslo capital markets system last summer, is working wit
  • Hafnia Tankers tipped for 'cracking deal' with Equinor for LR2 newbuilding brace
    Hafnia Tankers is set to captured an attractive time charter deal for two LR2 newbuildings from Norwegian major Equinor, brokers say. The charter for the two vessels nearing completion at Daehan Shipbuilding reflect a premium for scrubbers and the growing anticipation for a strong market when IMO 2020 kicks in. BW Group closes book on Hafnia Tankers takeover Trio of BW LR2s head for time charte
  • US-China trade tensions spell high risk for boxships
    Tariffs may be 'major demand destructors', Morgan Stanley analyst says.
  • Aegean Shipping strikes long charter deal with Trafigura
    Greek owner Aegean Shipping Management is locking one of its two aframax tankers into a profitable charter for up to four years. Sources said trader Trafigura has fixed the 112,000-dwt Green Attitude (built 2018) for two years with subsequent options for two periods of one year. Brokers said Trafigura has agreed to pay $25,000 per day. Managers at Piraeus-based Aegean did not respond to a reque
  • Lord Clarke: London to stay pre-eminent in arbitration
    A former justice of the UK Supreme Court has backed London to retain its pre-eminent position in global shipping arbitration. Lord Tony Clarke, now a commercial arbitrator, told delegates at the first London International Disputes Week: "I bet there's nowhere in the world that competes with it - well maybe one or two places dragging along behind." He called London a "brilliant place to come to."
  • Liberia is all in the family for the young Cohens
    Brothers fondly recall their father's influence but say he is no longer connected with day-to-day operations of LISCR
  • LISCR's new generation ready to roll with own team
    Cohen brothers do not exactly explain departure of long-time chief executive Scott Bergeron, but make it clear who is in charge of the Liberian Registry
  • Liberian registry takes aim on global flag-state leader Panama
    Cohen brothers and ex-Panama head Alfonso Castillero say it is just a matter of time before LISCR becomes the world's largest shipping registry
  • Brexit confusion hits UK demand for cruises
    Withdrawal from the EU creates 'uncertainty' for UK consumers, Royal Caribbean's Richard Fain says
  • Coral Shipping sells first vessel in nearly four years
    Greek owner Coral Shipping is selling its first vessel since late 2015. Brokers said the Greek shipowner has sold the 73,000-dwt tanker Glorious (built 1999) to an undisclosed buyer for in excess of $7m. VesselsValue estimates a tanker of the Onomichi Dockyard-built vessel's characteristics is only worth $5.7m, while Maritime Strategies International has a $5.6m to $6.8m estimate. The Gloriou
  • Post-merger Capital Product Partners looking to grow
    Capital Product Partners is back on the growth path after merging its tankers with Diamond S Shipping. . The Envagelos Marinakis-led shipowner posted a $7.2m in profit from its continuing operations for the first three months of 2019, as expenses fell by $6.5m to $15.4m thanks to the disposal of two ships last year. Merger finalises after Evangelos Marinakis finally gives into Diamond's advances
  • Drewry backs Maersk's wary stance on slow-steaming
    Drewry is backing Maersk Line in urging caution over new mandatory slow-steaming proposals at the IMO. The shipping consultancy said no container lines signed the letter from more than 110 shipowners supporting a French plan to impose speed restrictions on the world fleet. It said: "There does appear to be some marginal gains to be had from slowing ships even further, both in terms of fuel consu
  • Viking Cruises inks loan for Neptun Werft newbuildings
    Viking Cruises has secured a newbuilding loan from KfW IPEX-Bank. Viking Sky incident raises concerns over Solas failings The package for the vessels, to be constructed at Neptun Werft, has been provided alongside export credit insurance. Andreas Ufer, member of the management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank, said the financing helped to secure important jobs in the maritime industry in Germany. The
  • GasLog looks to tap $75m from existing US bond to fund newbuildings
    Peter Livanos' GasLog has turned to the capital markets as it looks to take the next step in the funding of its newbuilding programme. New York-listed GasLog is seeking to add $75m to its existing $250m bond which trades in the US. GasLog newbuilding secures long-term charter with Endesa but will trade spot in 2019 Livanos lashes out at 'abhorrent' use of capital markets GasLog is working with
  • Siem Offshore: term AHTS deals "non-existent"
    Siem Offshore has highlighted tough conditions for anchor-handlers while spying improvements for platform supply vessels (PSVs). The Norwegian OSV owner said large and modern PSVs had experienced an increase in demand for upcoming campaigns, with rates rising. Siem reactivates AHTS after winter stacking But the AHTS segment was still suffering low utilisation and low average day rates on a glob
  • Extinction Rebellion takes campaign to International Maritime Organization
    Extinction Rebellion, the radical environmental lobby group, took its campaign to the IMO headquarters in London this morning to urge shipping regulators to take quick action on climate change. The green group, known for its mass demonstrations that have caused traffic chaos in central London this spring, timed its demonstration to coincide with the start of high level environmental talks on redu
  • Rever Offshore ties up whole fleet on North Sea jobs
    UK OSV owner Rever Offshore has chartered out its fleet of four ships for North Sea projects. The company said deals had been signed since the start of April. Its three saturation dive support vessels and a heavy construction support ships were employed on various large subsea decommissioning contracts, and inspection and maintenance deals. CEO Barry Macleod said: "I am delighted to see our Rev
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition linked to VLCC demolition deal
    Greek shipowner Navios Maritime Acquisition has sold its oldest VLCC with the vessel exepected to be scrapped. Navios Maritime Holdings sells oldest capesize bulk carrier Navios VLCC orders linked to AISSOT work Imabari confirms four VLCC newbuildings for Navios New York-listed Navios Acquisition has been renewing its VLCC fleet at a time it is awaiting the delivery of four new ships under co
  • Bankruptcy proceedings start against Uljanik yard
    A Croatian court has opened bankruptcy proceedings against struggling Uljanik Shipyard. The commercial court in Pazin took the decision on Monday due to the continuing freeze on its bank accounts, the Hina news agency reported. Jan De Nul demands cash from Uljanik Shipyard The chairman of the shipyard's board, Sandi Bozac, said Uljanik's account had been frozen for 231 days. The country's fina
  • Hamburg Commercial Bank to target $1bn-worth of fresh ship-finance business
    Global shipping boss Jan-Philipp Rohr talks about being the last bank standing in German ship finance
  • Union Maritime linked to aframax tanker deal with Valles Steamship
    Union Maritime is tipped to have strengthened its aframax fleet with the purchase of a 14-year-old tanker from Valles Steamship. Union Maritime strikes again with aframax tanker purchase Speculation swirls around suezmax tanker resale swoop by John Fredriksen Valles Steamship exits dry cargo market with sale of last bulker to Modion Maritime Hong Kong and Vancouver based Valles has been ci
  • European Commission to add eight more demolition yards to approved list
    Yards in Norway, Denmark and Turkey will be added to European list of 'approved' ship recycling yards
  • US blocks two more tankers over Cuba trips
    The US has designated two more tankers as "blocked property" after they allegedly made trips from Venezuela to Cuba. The treasury department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the two vessels transported oil to the Caribbean country. PB Tankers denies alleged Venezuela dealings, will fight Greek tanker caught up in Venezuela sanctions net It designated shipowner Monsoon Navigation
  • Stena Bulk inks one-year charter for Almi Tankers suezmax
    Stena Bulk of Gothenburg has strengthened its ties with Almi Tankers of Greece after concluding another period charter for a suezmax. Heavyweight owners swing behind slow-steaming Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates The 157,000-dwt Almi Galaxy (built 2012) has been fixed on a one-year charter with an option for six more months, Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Haanell conf
  • Shell details first very low sulphur fuel oil trials with shipowners
    Major tests out new 0.5% fuel offering on one of its own tankers in Singapore
  • COSL opts for LNG to power its PSV newbuildings
    CNOOC-owned offshore operator orders LNG dual-fuelled engines for its 12 offshore vessels building in China
  • Clarksons: boxship deliveries lowest for more than a decade
    Clarksons Research has revealed boxship deliveries will drop to their lowest level for more than 10 years in 2019. It said there will be a "significant" slow-down to 0.8m teu coming from yards this year, while the total for 2020 will be 1.1m teu. Recycling activity is projected to pick up during this period as well. It is predicting fleet capacity growth at 2.6% and 3.3% respectively in 2019 an
  • Fire-hit cargoship towed into French port
    A cargoship disabled by fire has been towed into port in France. The blaze on the 6,000-dwt Cathy Jo (built 2008) was controlled by crew on Sunday off Brest. Its engine room was disabled by the fire, Ouest-France reported. No injuries were reported. French authorities confirmed the blaze was extinguished. The vessel is listed as operated by Corrib Ship Management for Wagenborg. Corrib has b
  • Braemar Shipping Services strikes technical deal with Aqualis
    Braemar Shipping Services will become the major shareholder in offshore and renewable energy consultancy Aqualis following a deal which sees the London-listed group offload three of its four technical businesses. New Braemar Shipping Services chairman is 'best thing for the mix' Kidwell sights two key hurdles to clear path for investors Technical trouble draws profit warning from Braemar Shippi
  • Wartsila: crew may be to blame for tanker fire
    Finnish technology group Wartsila has denied its repairs were responsible for a fire in the engine room of a US tanker. The company is being sued for negligence and breach of contract and warranty over a blaze on the 21,600-dwt molten sulphur carrier Sulphur Enterprise (built 1994) near Galveston last May. Savage and underwriters sue Wartsila over tanker fire A suit filed at the southern distri
  • Two Saudi tankers among those attacked off Fujairah
    Energy minister says vessels suffered 'significant damage' to their superstructures.
  • Houston Ship Channel reopened following collision
    Incident involving K Line VLGC is the fifth in as many years prompting calls for better safety.
  • India's last pilgrim ship gets the chop
    SCI-managed passenger-cargo ship Akbar is heading to Alang for recycling after a career spanning 48 years.
  • UAE alleges 'sabotage' to four commercial ships
    Incident comes just hours after US warns of increased threat to its ships from Iran.
  • TCC scores Trafigura and BP VLCC time charters
    Hong Kong's Tai Chong Cheang (TCC) Group has secured time-charter deals for all three of its VLCCs with international charterers. Falling prices tempt TCC to ink VLCC orders Shipbrokers said Trafigura had fixed the 305,000-dwt KHK Vision (built 2007) for 18 months at $29,500 per day. Also in an off-market deal, BP appears to have taken TCC's 314,000-dwt KHK Empress and KHK Majesty (both bui
  • Keppel secures Orsted offshore wind farm contract
    Singapore yard group wins its second renewables sector deal in less than a week.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • USTR to start tariff process for remaining goods from China
    If implemented, the tariffs will affect approximately $300 billion worth of goods from China in yearly import value.
  • Tariff hikes add 'insult to injury' for soybean farmers
    Soybean farmers along the Mississippi River have dealt with historic flooding this year.
  • Houston channel reopens after tanker, tug collision
    One-way ship and two-way barge traffic was restored Sunday in the wake of the collision that spilled about 9,000 barrels of gasoline blend stock into the waterway.
  • IMO looking at ways to further reduce shipping emissions
    Reducing greenhouse gases is a key agenda item as the Marine Environment Protection Committee meets this week in London.
  • OFAC raises Venezuelan oil transport enforcement
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Friday sanctioned two more shipping companies and their tankers for transporting Venezuelan oil to Cuba.
  • Illinois lock closures start this summer
  • Executive Moves: CALSTART, Dualog, KCS
  • ILWU authorizes strike in British Columbia
  • BIS adds 12 to Entity List
  • Descartes acquires Core Transport Technologies
  • FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 13, 2019
  • Istanbul MGO supplies tight on shipping delays
    Marine gasoil supplies in the Istanbul bunker market are tight.
  • JXTG replaces Iran oil with Saudi's among others, ready to supply IMO compliant fuel by Oct
    Japan's largest refiner JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy is replacing Iranian oil with incremental supplies from Saudi Arabia among others.
  • Oil follows equities lower as China responds with tariff retaliation
    Crude futures turned bearish Monday, pulling off their intraday highs.
  • IMO chief urges shipping industry collaboration on emissions reduction
  • TRADER NOTE: BIMCO appoints Elena Tassioula as manager for Athens office
    Tassioula will start in June in her new role.
  • Dubai crude structure hits fresh high amid tighter sour crude complex
    "There is very good demand this month. You will see over OSP plus $1/b [for Murban and Das Blend] soon," one sour crude trader 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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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