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March 15, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Boeing grounds entire fleet of 737 Max aircraft
  • Box volumes at NY-NJ port remain strong during seasonal slow patch
  • 14-metre draught restriction from March 29 at Panama Canal
  • CyberLogitec to provide Opus Terminal operating system at BNCT
  • NYK promotes seafaring career among Japanese youths
  • Wan Hai Lines upgrades Japan to Straits services with larger ships
  • Pirates kidnap 3 Romanian seamen from tanker in Gulf of Guinea
  • FedEx Express wins major HK logistics award
  • IATA cuts air cargo traffic growth rate due to US-China trade row, Brexit
  • Sichuan Airlines Cargo starts first Chengdu-Brussels service
  • TIACA summit to be held at Budapest airport in November

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Maersk's India-focused OceanPro accelerates technology innovation in shipping & logistics
  • Marc Van Peel given a fond farewell at Port of Antwerp's reception in Mumbai
  • First Afghan shipment to India via Iran's Chabahar Port arrives at Nhava Sheva
  • Port NOLA sets cruise passenger record
  • MCA releases national guidelines on responsible business conduct

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Looking southwest
  • Lower track access prices and innovation impulses
  • Swift delivery service for horse breeders
  • Valais selects board member for BLS
  • Turnover target - EUR 50 million in first year
  • US seaports support diesel emissions reduction act
  • Endangered birds fly onboard Air Seychelles
  • Bolloré and CLS Logistics sign MOU in Ethiopia
  • Switzerland: fewer trucks crossing the Alps
  • Kögel reinforces team in Benelux
  • Lufthansa Cargo reports positive trends in 2018
  • Port of Virginia pushing intermodal in depth
  • New regional CEO for Asia Pacific
  • Connecting Duisburg DIT terminal to Poland
  • Easy expands offering on its digital portal
  • Land transport ramps up results
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mixed bag of results for European ports in 2018

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Air freight must change: it's not ready to meet the growing demands of e-commerce
  • DB Schenker-Einride partnership to begin driverless electric truck trials
  • Seaspan turnover tops $1bn in 2018 and eyes an IMO 2020 bonus on the way
  • Robust performance from DP World, with new acquisitions ready to make their mark
  • Etihad chief remains bullish despite cargo unit continuing to struggle
  • CMA CGM now controls 89.5% of Ceva Logistics after tender
  • Don Colleran becomes new president and CEO of FedEx Express
  • Supply chain radar: A CEVA Logistics de-listing on its way as investors jump ship?
  • Alberto Nobis appointed DHL Express's chief executive for Europe
  • Supply chain radar: Brookfield's $4.7bn Oaktree Capital deal - a sign of hard times to come in logistics
  • Supply chain radar: Alibaba wants to make money in logistics where the risks are higher

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Ingalls authenticates keel of LHA 8
    The keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) was held at the Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division (HII), March 14. The ship's sponsor, Ellyn Dunford, spouse
  • RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard launches Electronic Systems Division
    The RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard, Miami, is adding a new Electronic Systems Division and has hired experienced electronic systems integrator David Gratton, to oversee and manage the division. Gratton's career in electronics began
  • Finland's Alfons Håkans orders two icebreaking escort tugs
    Turku, Finland, headquartered Alfons Håkans has signed a contract with Turkey's Sanmar shipyard for the construction of two ice class 67-ton bollard pull ASD tugs. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., they will
  • Crowley promotes Ira Douglas to VP, Labor Relations
    Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted Ira Douglas to vice president, labor relations, to lead the company's relationships, operating agreements and partnerships with unions representing seafarers, terminal stevedores and truck drivers. Douglas, formerly
  • Scorpio Bulkers in seven ship sale and leaseback deal
    Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE:SALT) has agreed to sell and leaseback three Ultramax vessels (SBI Pegasus, SBI Subaru and SBI Ursa) and four Kamsarmax vessels (SBI Lambada, SBI Macarena, SBI Carioca and SBI
  • BC Ferries plans to build five next gen ferries
    BC Ferries is planning to build up to five new ferries that will replace four existing ships. The new ferries will potentially add capacity to the Metro Vancouver - Vancouver Island routes
  • Totem Plus systems to be supplied with Naval Dome cyber protection
    Automation and navigation system specialist Totem Plus has signed a license agreement with Naval Dome for use of its maritime cyber security software across a range of its advanced solutions. Under the

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • PDVSA's woes deepen
    A legal source says PDVSA's fleet is now in danger of being arrested beyond Venezuelan waters due to unpaid fees...
  • Grimaldi focus on pollution after vessel sinks off France
    Grande America sank with 2,210 vehicles and 365 containers, 45 of which were IMO-classifed hazardous
  • MSC and Fincantieri finalise cruiseship order
    The four 64,000 gt luxury cruiseships will be delivered to MSC between 2023 and 2026
  • Willis Towers Watson hires Marsh's Ripton
    David Ripton has more than 30 years' experience in marine insurance
  • Belships gets loan to expand fleet
    Dry bulk owner is seeking to grow its supramax and/ or ultramax fleet after merger with the Lighthouse group of...
  • Finnlines boosts green investments
    The Emannuele Grimaldi-led firm's annual profits surpass $100m as firm mulls ro-pax orders
  • Between the Lines: Carrier results show benefits of scale
    Liner shipping has increasingly become a size-driven industry, with the smaller carriers recording most of the losses
  • Maersk to set own hull pricing as more insurance switched to captive
    Recent major casualties on Maersk ships include a fire on Maersk Honam last year, a collision involving chemtanker Carla Maersk...
  • Scorpio Bulkers agrees sale-leasebacks for seven vessels
    Deal with CMB Financial Leasing is among moves to boost owner's liquidity
  • Changing Lanes: Box lines horizontal integration reaches climax
    A flurry of mergers and acquisitions over the past five years has seen the number of truly global liner operators...
  • Automation is changing the fortunes of ports
    While concerns about job losses are at the top of the ILWU's agenda, other countries are preparing the next generation...
  • Suezmax tonnage taking more Russian barrels
    The total tonne mile demand being created in the suezmax Russian crude oil export market is now almost on par...
  • Viewpoint: Fit for purpose
    Accidents attributed to the bad design of equipment tend to involve advanced technology, rather than the tried and tested
  • Daily Briefing
    IMO confronts fraudulent vessel registrations | Seaspan rules out Long Beach Container Terminal purchase | Schedule reliability plagues shippers and...
  • MSC Eloane a vote of confidence for the US west coast
    Big alliance player MSC's deployment of an ultra large container vessel on the USWC trade is seen underscoring the continuing...
  • US fines importers for breach of emissions rules
    The US Clean Air Act prohibits the importation or sale of any new engines or vehicles unless they are certified...
  • ILWU wins political support in fight against automation
    Los Angeles County Democratic Party has issued a resolution that 'supports the efforts of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • CSX rolling out truck reservation system
  • Pay hikes cut US driver turnover at big truck fleets
  • CMA CGM extends India rail reach
  • Cooling US project outlook spurs investment overseas
  • China backing to fuel Trieste competition with Piraeus

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Ripton leads marine at Willis Towers Watson
    Willis Towers Watson says appointment will help expand global marine business
  • Yard capacity squeeze set to push up newbuild prices again
    Cost of ordering likely to rise further due to shipbuilder numbers shrinking after 10% rise in 2018, BRS says
  • Record orders for cruiseships as passenger numbers keep rising
    Broker BRS says China remains 'next logical growth reservoir' as sector proves resilient and flexible
  • MPCC's Baack stays calm as main lines eat into feedership market
    Outlook for the sector comes under scrutiny after Oslo-listed firm's share price slumps
  • MPC Capital tops 2018 containership buyers' table
    MPC Capital crowned top buyer in market that is starting to feel the effects of IMO 2020, says leading French broker
  • Canada Steamship in $48m swoop for Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmax brace
    Canada Steamship Lines is tipped to have splashed out on a pair of kamsarmax vessels from Scorpio Bulkers in what would be its largest move in the sale and purchase market. Scorpio Bulkers on the attack with vessel sale proceeds Scorpio Bulkers sells two kamsarmaxes New York-listed Scorpio sold the 82,000 dwt SBI Electra and SBI Flamenco (both built 2015) this week in a $48m move which builds t
  • Solomon Trader salvage turns into wreck removal exercise
    Hull loss after grounding will end up being only a fraction of the escalating claims emerging from Pacific island disaster
  • Thenamaris poised to net lone LNG carrier for EDP tender
    Greek shipowner Thenamaris is emerging as the top pick to scoop a multi-year charter deal for a single LNG carrier from European electricity supplier Energias de Portugal (EDP). Brokers name Thenamaris as the likely winner of the EDP tender but say compatriot TMS Cardiff Gas and Norway's Knutsen OAS Shipping were also in the running for this business. Contracts are expected to be signed within w
  • ExxonMobil scouts yards and owners for ice-class aframaxes
    ExxonMobil is scouting shipyards and shipowners for up to four ice-class aframax tankers. Industry sources said the US energy major is tendering for offers on two ice-class 1A tankers capable of bow-loading, with an option on a further two vessels. Samsung and Zvezda form shuttle tanker JV They indicated that Samsung Heavy Industries is well placed for this type of business, and they name Teeka
  • Wanted: Owner to take six VLEC newbuilds for Chinese charterer
    Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical appeals for 'financially strong' shipowners to make charterback deal for South Korean vessels worth more than $745m
  • Belships rings in $140m loan for new era expansion
    The financing has been secured from a consortium of Scandinavian lenders
  • Cargoship partially submerged off Turkey
    All six crew are reported to be safe after their general cargoship partially sank off Turkey. Deniz Haber reported that the 1,700-dwt Yusuf Celal (built 1978) went down off Marmara island on Wednesday. The circumstances of the incident are not clear. The vessel is operated by OF Shipping & Trading Co of Turkey, which has been contacted for comment.
  • China Merchants chairman declares "worst for offshore shipbuilding over"
    Li Jianhong is showing more confidence in the depressed sector after group affiliates signed a four-rig deal with Shelf Drilling.
  • Mississippi River closed after tugboat sinks in Louisiana
    The US Coast Guard has closed part of the Mississippi River in Louisiana after a tug sank this morning. The closure is from mile marker 224.5 to mile marker 226 near Baton Rouge. The agency closed the river after the tug Michelle Anne sank in the Baton Rouge General Anchorage at 11 a.m. Thursday morning. The four crew members were rescued by a nearby tug and no injuries were reported. The Coa
  • MSC confirms $2.3bn cruiseship order
    MSC and Fincantieri have finalised contracts for four luxury cruiseships worth more than EUR 2bn ($2.3bn). Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC's cruises division, said: "With this now firm order, MSC is entering a new segment that bears significant potential globally. MSC Cruises inks four-ship deal worth $2.3bn "While we already serve the premium market with the MSC Yacht Club featur
  • Niovis Shipping says reports of Oxygen sale are full of hot air
    Niovis Shipping of Greece has denied reports it has disposed of a 10-year-old supramax bulker. US brokers say the company has disposed of its 55,000-dwt Oxygen (built 2009), with the Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding-constructed ship understood to have gone for $13.5m. That is below VesselsValue's $12.9m estimate for a vessel of Oxygen's characteristics, but within Maritime Strategies Internatio
  • KNOT Offshore appoints new CEO
    New York-listed shuttle tanker owner KNOT Offshore Partners has found a successor as CEO to John Costain. The company said that Gary Chapman will take on the role from 1 June, as well as becoming CFO like Costain. KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down The company announced Costain was stepping down last November to pursue other interests, but was staying on through to May while a new boss
  • Panama de-flags 60 Iranian, Syrian ships
    The return of US sanctions has seen Panama de-flag a fleet of Iranian tankers. This is according to an Iranian official cited by Reuters. Iran working on order for 10 VLCCs The vast majority of the country's tankers had been registered in Panama previously. A source at Panama's flag registry said the cancellation "affects approximately 60 Panama-registered ships that are related to Iranian and
  • TNG secures more MR tanker cover
    Croatia's Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has fixed out another of its MR tankers on a period charter. Trafigura moves for TNG MRs The company said the 53,000-dwt conventional ice-class ship Velebit (built 2011) has won a year's deal at $14,500 with a prominent charterer. "Additionally, the charterer has an option to extend the contract for an additional eight months at approximately $15,500 pe
  • Scorpio Bulkers seals seven-ship sale and leaseback deal
    After testing the water last month with a kamsarmax transaction, the Emanuele Lauro-led company has signed a seven-ship deal
  • Glencore loses appeal after aframax arson
    Cargo owner Glencore has failed in a $3.8m appeal relating to damage caused to an aframax tanker by a fire that was deliberately started by a crew member. The UK court of appeal upheld last year's commercial court judgement that a shipowner is protected by the "fire defence" under the Hague rules even when a fire is caused by a deliberate act by a seafarer. This is a definitive ruling exempting
  • Otto Tidemand and family looks to cut Stove Shipping fleet
    Otto Gregard Tidemand and his family are looking to potentially trim the number of ships in Stove Shipping - their private company - by selling a supramax bulker. T he company is denying broker reports that it is selling the 58,000-dwt Stove Caledonia (built 2010) for $14.3m. That price for the Tsuneishi Shipbuilding-constructed ship would be in line with the $14.6m fetched for a similar vessel
  • Cash-strapped shipbuilder HHIC-Phil halts production
    Subic yard has been mothballed as government seeks White Knight after striking a deal with creditors
  • CMB keen to secure its four newbuildings at HHIC-Phil
    CMB managing director Alexander Saverys says his company is cooperating with receivers to take delivery of four LR product tankers it has on order at Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil) in Subic Bay. The claim by the executive of the Belgian shipowner comes amid speculation that the troubled yard wants to sell the ships. "We are talking to the receiver of the yard to s
  • Stolt-Nielsen predicts chemical tanker turning point this year
    A distinct upturn in the chemical tanker market awaits next year, Stolt-Nielsen says. Oslo-listed Stolt is typically cautious in its outlook but expects a turning point for freight rates to arrive this year. Stolt-Nielsen reveals progress on 2020 fuel charges and tanker leaseback deal Tankers drag Stolt-Nielsen profit below forecasts Stolt-Nielsen wins upgrade following post-summer selloff Ni
  • CMA CGM wins 89.5% of CEVA
    French line CMA CGM now controls nearly 89.5% of Swiss group CEVA Logistics following a tender offer. Saade steers CMA CGM in new direction with CEVA purchase The shipowner is paying CHF 30 ($30.25) per share to raise its holding from 33% in a deal valuing the logistics player at $1.66bn. An additional acceptance period will begin on 20 March and run until 2 April. CMA CGM also announced new p
  • Tristar hints of possible IPO
    Middle East oil logistics and shipowning giant says public listing could help it meet its growth aims.
  • BlueMountain continues International Seaways sell off
    Investor still remains a major stakeholder.
  • Margaronis builds Diana Shipping stake
    Diana Shipping president Anastasios Margaronis has increased his stake to 6% with two stock awards. Diana Shipping fixes cape with Cargill An SEC filing revealed the executive's Anamar Investments now owns 6.26m shares worth $17m. In January, Anamar received 0.66m shares from Ironwood Trading and 1.52m from Corozal Compania Naviera in a pro rata distribution to shareholders. Last month, it was
  • Lundqvist gets healthy price for vintage aframax tanker
    Lundqvist Rederierna has found a trading buyer for a 20-year-old aframax tanker. The 99,000-dwt Hildegaard (built 1999) has been the oldest tanker in the Finnish owner's fleet, and the ship has reportedly gone for a higher-than-expected $8.7m. VesselsValue says a ship of the DSME-built Hildegaard's characteristics is worth $7.5m, while Maritime Strategies International puts the value at $6.7m
  • BSM: working with Venezuela 'almost impossible'
    Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has confirmed it will hand back all the tankers it manages for Venezuela's PDVSA, saying it has become "almost impossible" to work with the government. The manager is reported to operate 13 ships owned by PDVSA and two VLCCs jointly owned by the oil company and China's PetroChina. PDVSA: "We are still working with BSM" PDVSA declares maritime emergency BSM
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to sign off with second successive profit
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has rung up a profit in its final full year before being taken over by Hyundai Heavy Industries. Riots and new CEO for DSME as HHI merger sealed Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger Seoul-listed DSME today reported its profit for 2018 was down from the previous year but the result did mark a second successive year in
  • Vale dam disaster demand impact sees Cleaves slice capesize rate forecasts
    Tangible impacts from the tragic collapse of a Vale dam in Brazil have led Cleaves Securities to slice its capesize rate forecasts. Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl is now projecting negative demand growth for capesize bulkers this year and expects a short-term slump in asset values. Hannisdahl, who has a punchier view of smaller bulk carrier trades, however, notes much of the negativity around the sec
  • Investor pumps $5m into Globus
    Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime has sealed a deal with a private investor to sell a convertible notes issue worth $5m. Chairman Georgios Feidakis said: "This infusion of capital strengthens the company's balance sheet. We are pleased to again demonstrate investor confidence in the company." The series carries interest at 10%, which can be paid in shares. Feidakis sheds $2m worth of Globus Ma
  • Middle East offshore treading water, but heading in the right direction
    Fragmented ownership is leaving regional offshore players at a significant disadvantage, says leading expert in the region's offshore oil and gas sector.
  • Lines lean on lease financing to back orders for containerships
    Maersk Line has confirmed lease-financing deals for 13 feeder containerships to be built at Chinese and Japanese yards for its intra-Asia network. The Danish liner giant said it will charter a series of 2,200-teu vessels that will be owned and fully financed by third-party vessel leasing companies. Industry sources said Maersk Line is teaming up with ICBC Financial Leasing on an order for five f
  • Second Greek FSRU project begins to take shape
    The Vardinoyiannis family has obtained a licence to install a floating storage and regasification unit off Greece, making it the second such terminal under development for the country. The licence covers an FSRU with a length of up to 300 metres and displacement of 80,000 dwt. It calls for capacity to be between 135,000 cbm and 170,000 cbm in four Moss-type tanks. Two regasification units are to
  • Norient Product Pool takes fourth World Tankers MR
    Danish shipowner Norden is expanding its Norient tanker pool by taking another MR product tanker on time charter. Norient Product Pool has reportedly fixed the 50,000-dwt Arendal (built 2010) for a year from Greek shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou's World Tankers Management. Jan Rindbo: sale and purchase still part of Norden's DNA in asset light era Brokers said the company is paying $13,750 per day
  • Supramax purchase takes Diligent fleet to 13 bulkers
    Latest buy of Japanese-owned vessel lifts Greek owner's presence in dry bulk
  • Salvors plug Solomon Trader oil spill
    Insurer Korea P&I says it is close to ending further spills from grounded bulker.
  • Layups reach 183 OSVs at Bourbon
    French owner Bourbon has revealed it had 183 of its 500 OSVs stacked in 2018, but it said this number has now stabilised. A "timid" market recovery means it has begun to reactivate some units, it added. It had 178 of 511 vessels laid up in 2017. Bourbon sells duo to expanding Glomar The net loss last year was cut to EUR 457.8m ($518m) against EUR 576.3m, as operating costs continued to fall.
  • Maran Tankers declares suezmax option
    John Angelicoussis-backed Maran Tankers' has declared its final suezmax option at Korea's Daehan Shipbuilding. The yard said on Thursday that the last ship of four, a 157,000-dwt tanker, has been firmed up with the Greek owner. Maran Tankers' firmed option kick-starts Daehan's year The Haenam-based shipbuilder had said in February that Maran signed up for a suezmax by exercising an option it he
  • Iran warns Israel against tanker disruption
    Iran has warned Israel it will respond firmly to any attempts to block crude shipments. Israel had said its navy could take action against what it claimed was Iranian smuggling to evade US sanctions. Iranian state news agency IRNA cited Iran's minister of defence Amir Hatami as saying it had the military capabilities to confront any Israeli intervention. Hatami said any such moves would be cons

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Fuel spill from sunken Grande America 10 kilometers long
    The Grimaldi Group ship was carrying about 2,200 tons of heavy fuel oil when it sank Tuesday in the Bay of Biscay.
  • House Homeland Security clears two CBP bills
    The bills introduced by Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-N.M., and Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., focus on bolstering CBP staffing.
  • Diaz-Balart: Florida ports should tap into grants in 2019

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2019
  • Shell New Energies aims to be No. 1 in power by 2030
  • Venezuela production woes tightens US supply outlook, pushing WTI to new high
  • Dueling US oil sanctions give India unexpected leverage
  • BSM aims to return management of Venezuelan ships to Gov by April due to sanctions
    "Our intention is to try and hand back all the vessels to PDV Marina and its subsidiaries as soon as practically possible," a BSM official said.
  • Iraq's SOMO to boost spot sales of crude oil, open Singapore office
    Opening of its Singapore office will be a major step to penetrate the market in Asia,Al-Shatari said.
  • FEATURE: Asian traders stockpiling low sulfur fuels ahead of IMO shift
    "The stocks are mainly low sulfur fuel oil components," a 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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