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April 15, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate declines 2.7pc to US$640/TEU, off 1pc to USWC
  • Singapore still the top maritime capital of the world
  • Wan Hai Lines to start new China-Philippines Express box shipping service
  • WEC Lines adds Liverpool call on Portugal box shipping service
  • Korean shipyards trail Chinese counterparts in box ship orders
  • Long Beach port cargo movements dip in latter stages of Q1
  • S Carolina ports box throughput surges to record high in March
  • Seattle's Terminal 5 to undergo modernisation upgrade
  • Typhoons wreak havoc on carriers' schedule reliability
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo achieves best revenues in 2018 at US$290m
  • Freightos WebCargo acquires Chennai-based Air Freight Bazaar
  • Chinese pandas arrive at new home at Copenhagen zoo

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 14, 2019
  • Baltic Dry Index marginally down
  • COSCO Shipping Lines committed to fast transhipment & efficient shipping
  • Höegh Autoliners will comply with the regulations & not use scrubbers
  • Larsen & Toubro buys out 3 pc share of TIDCO in its shipbuilding wing
  • Pitney Bowes & Shyplite partner to reinvent office shipping in India
  • SCI wins 'Most Compassionate Employer of Indian Seafarers' award
  • Shipping Ministry gets non-government professional as Joint Secretary through lateral entry process
  • India's sugar exports see significant surge
  • Belgian Federal Minister discusses digital in logistics, India-Europe trade & more with Port of Antwerp's customer network in Hyderabad
  • DP World Cochin hosts Wan Hai's new China-India mainline service
  • Shanghai remains world's leading container port
  • Singapore Port Authority to focus on digitalisation
  • FIATA seeks new Director-General
  • Global LNG demand to grow two pc a year for the next 15 years, says Qatar Petroleum Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Heavy transport provider opts for sustainable fuel
  • Hamburg's freight forwarders in buoyant mood
  • GAC inaugurates office in Montrose
  • C.H. Robinson reinforces IT team in Poland
  • Tripartite MoU to enhance autonomous navigation
  • Aeroterm to deepen Fedex footprint in Miami
  • Huge drone delivery perspectives in North America
  • Transuniverse founds subsidiaries in France and Morocco
  • Brazil: Ceva renews transport contract
  • Panalpina board announces AGM-related proposals
  • Trois-Rivières and Mulhouse to collaborate
  • Raben opens 30th branch in Germany
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New software boss for Pro Glove
  • Innovative railcars are cost-efficient and quiet
  • Airbus boosts Beluga transporter programme
  • Tec Plata terminal opens in Argentina

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • Further slip for Asia to North Europe spot rates, threatening price rise plans
  • Carriers shudder at French speed limit proposal for containerships
  • Pre-IPO filing reveals details of global ambitions for Uber Freight
  • B737 MAX turbulence brings repercussions for freighter conversions
  • Yantian Express set to sail on, but some cargo owners still owe GA payments
  • Returns logistics set for revolution as online services continue to grow
  • Supply chain radar: The vertical push of Cosco/OOCL via JD.com is a timely masterstroke
  • Supply chain radar: The DSV/Panalpina deal presentation - slipping standards

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • Sulfur sniffing drone starts patrolling Danish waters
    A large drone has started to check emissions from ships in Danish waters to make sure they comply with the sulfur limit. The drone is being provided by the European Maritime Safety
  • U.S. Gulf leads in offshore lay ups
    The U.S.Gulf continues to be the offshore market with the highest number of assets in lay up, according to VesselsValue.com, which today published the first of what will be quarterly offshore lay
  • Avenir LNG switches from one Nantong shipyard to another
    Avenir LNG Ltd has signed contracts with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Ltd. (SOE) for the construction of two 7,500 cbm LNG carriers, at its Nantong, China shipyard, with options
  • Navy issues letters of censure to two USS Fitzgerald officers
    The Navy has dropped courts martial proceedings against the former commanding officer of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) Cmdr. Bryce Benson and former crew member Lt. Natalie Combs. However, at the recommendation
  • Study confirms that LNG as a marine fuel yields big GHG reductions
    According to a just-released independent study, reductions in ship emissions of GHG of up to 21% can be achieved using LNG as a marine fuel, compared with conventional oil-based fuels over the
  • Furuno adds 12 kW river radar to its line up
    Furuno is introducing the second in the series of new generation river radios that it launched last year with the release of the FR1908VBB, a 4 kW Black Box Radar with a

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • Daily Briefing
    Governments home in on shipping's GHG goals | UK port state control unmoved by Brexit
  • Avance Gas appoints Ulrik Andersen as chief executive
    Avance's chief financial officer, Peder Simonsen, has been serving as interim chief executive since April 5
  • Five champions recognised as maritime's futuristic thinkers
    Harold Daggett, George Economou, John Reinhart, Rodolphe Saade and Richard Weeks will all be honoured by the Maritime Association of...
  • Scrubbers will complicate liner shipping pricing
    Greater use of scrubbers will lead to more complicated cost structure for shipping lines after 2020
  • Governments pursue new shipping emissions measures
    Japan, France, Denmark, Germany and Spain are among those calling for owners to cut emissions swiftly
  • Svitzer crews strike over unpaid overtime claim
    The dispute is in regard to an agreement made in 2014 that led to crew working additional hours at a...
  • Brexit will see no change in UK port state control, MCA confirms
    Luc Smulders, secretary-general of the Paris MOU, said: 'I don't expect many problems. We have non-EU members and the UK...
  • From the newsdesk: Finding clarity amid the white noise of digitalisation
    Sheer volume of digitalisation debates during Singapore Maritime Week was impressive
  • European MR rates: Strong for now, but inbound ballast vessels cause concern
    MR2 tankers are opting to head to Europe rather than the US Gulf coast in search of higher rates
  • Zeaborn could sell multipurpose vessels to UK fund
    Both companies decline to comment, but industry sources say a sale-and-leaseback deal is under discussion
  • India receives first US LPG shipment
    Indian utilities are anticipating two additional enquiries in April, while another cargo, set for the end of April, is on...
  • LA port director urges full, fair and extended utilisation of US harbour maintenance funds
    The Congressional hearing was called in connection with legislation introduced earlier this week by representative Mike Kelly and ranking member...
  • Asia-Pacific semi-submersible rig rates at 'significantly higher' levels
    While there are signs of improvement in the floater market, the jack-up segment looks comparatively less attractive in terms of...
  • The Interview: Nick Brown
    Nick Brown, director of marine and offshore for Lloyd's Register, lays out his vision of how shipping will evolve technologically...
  • Reduction in fossil fuel use will have major impact on maritime industry
    The natural gas sector is predicted to grow the most, tripling by 2050, while the container trade will double from...
  • Daily Briefing
    LNG leads the way to emission goals | Charterers snub dry bulk acquisitions | Scrubber investments in the spotlight
  • Cyber-security is only one of several threats facing shipping
    Shipping chief executives will be irresponsible if they push cyber-security to strengthened IT teams. Leaders in this sector are bringing...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Day 3 - Live from Singapore Maritime Week
    Singapore may have put on s stellar showcase of future facing ambition, but the reality of maritime operations is that...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • Limit on big ships in Houston raises concerns
  • SaaS helping to bring TMS to the masses
  • Will YRC wage hike satisfy Teamsters?
  • UHL adds former Intermarine execs to front office
  • Panama Canal warns of sharper El Niño draft limits
  • Panama Canal: Automation jitters to drive cargo to East Coast
  • 2019 Warehousing Service Providers Directory

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • PB Tankers among shipowners hit by US government sanctions
    PB Tankers and nearly its entire fleet have been hit with US government sanctions. According to the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control, the Federica Barbaro-led tanker owner was operating in Venezuela's oil sector. The Italian company did not immediately return requests for comment. Steamship issues Venezuela sanctions warning Greek tanker caught up in Venezuela sanctions
  • Frode Teigen grows Belships stake after mandatory offer
    Norwegian shipping magnate Frode Teigen has bolstered his majority ownership in Belships, which last year merged with his Lighthouse Shipholding. Teigen-owned Kontrari AS and Kontrazi AS has swooped up 3.4 million shares in the Norwegian bulker player after being forced to make a mandatory offer for the company. The family bought 12.4 million shares through the offer, bringing its stake to 120.5
  • Chevron-Anadarko deal to solidify LNG market boost
    Acquisition expected to add 12.88 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) in global supply.
  • Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime builds VLCC position with K Line deal
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has added a third VLCC to its tanker fleet after striking a deal with K Line. Zodiac builds strong position in LR2 sector with GEM deal Zodiac Maritime's tanker swoop signs off $690m Toisa fleet sale Zodiac has snapped up the 314,000-dwt Tamagawa (built 2007), TradeWinds understands. The Japanese owner has been looking to sell the vessel for some time and was previo
  • Nobu Su: 'Wayward son' or 'an inveterate liar?'
    If one person puts money into a purse and another controls the way it is spent, who owns the purse? That was the rhetorical question at the centre of a hearing in London this week which provided the latest legal developments in the life of Nobu Su, the jailed Taiwanese shipowner. Claimants Polys Haji-Ioannou and Lakatamia Shipping argued that defendants Su and his mother Toshiko Morimoto should
  • Andersen replaces Andersen at head of Avance Gas
    John Fredriksen has wasted no time in appointing a new boss at Avance Gas after Christian Andersen's exit in the past week. Petredec's Ulrik Andersen is the man to fill the void at the head of the Oslo-listed shipowner. Culture clash forced Christian Andersen's exit from Avance Gas President Christian Andersen set to exit VLGC owner Avance Gas Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber
  • Croatia turns to China for yard rescue
    The Croatian government has begun talks with China over a potential restructuring of shipbuilder Uljanik Group. Economy minister Darko Horvat confirmed discussions were underway with a visiting Chinese delegation, according to the Hina news agency. Uljanik Plovidba probed over newbuilding contract profit But he would not confirm or deny whether Chinese prime minister Li Keqiang had contacted po
  • Avenir LNG swiftly books replacement order after Keppel Corp brace dropped
    Avenir LNG and Keppel Corp have ditched plans for two small-scale LNG vessels to be built in China. Avenir LNG - backed by Stolt-Nielsen, Golar LNG and Hoegh LNG - has wasted no time in replacing the ships with a fresh deal at a rival yard. Troim says small-scale LNG ship sector 'ready to be taken' Stolt-Nielsen, Golar and Hoegh reveal $182m LNG venture Avenir LNG - backed by Stolt-Nielsen, G
  • Orpheus Marine Transport tanker tipped for Clearlake Shipping time charter
    Greek owner John M Lyras has locked in one of his three LR 2 tankers into a charter for up to a year with Clearlake Shipping, a subsidiary of trader Gunvor. Heated secondhand MR tanker market favours young tonnage Norden rides on heated MR period market with Clearlake charters The 105,000-dwt Krysanthemum (built 2009) has been fixed for six months at $19,500 per day, European tanker brokers sa
  • MSC snaps up elderly ICG ro-pax for $33m
    Dublin-based Irish Continental Group (ICG) has clinched a deal to sell a veteran ro-pax to MSC. Irish Ferries goes to court over compensation ruling It has struck a bareboat hire purchase agreement for the 31,900-gt Oscar Wilde (built 1987), it said. ICG, which operates Irish Ferries, will bank EUR 28.9m ($32.7m) from the sale, payable in instalments over six years up to 2025. Delivery to the
  • RCCL inks new cruiseship at Chantiers
    US giant Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCCL) has ordered another in its Edge series of cruiseships in France. It said it had entered into an agreement with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique yard to build a fifth vessel for delivery in the autumn of 2024. The first in the series for its Celebrity Cruises brand, the 130,000-gt Celebrity Edge, was delivered in 2018. Awilhelmsen offloads $567m of Royal Cari
  • Svitzer staff strike over working hours
    Svitzer Euromed employees have gone on strike for the second time this week over conditions. Crew union Nautilus International said the tug staff walked out after the Maersk company let an ultimatum expire on working hours. Svitzer hails first all-female crew The action meant tugs sailed reduced hours and did not work until midnight from their usual location in Amsterdam, Nautilus said. Seafar
  • Hoegh Autoliners boss Ivar Myklebust pledges zero orders for scrubbers
    Ivar Myklebust, chief executive of Hoegh Autoliners, says he stands by his decision not to install scrubbers as the IMO 2020 deadline approaches. No scrubbers have been ordered and none will be, he pledges in comments posted on the website of the Norwegian outfit, one of the world's largest car carrier companies. Myklebust argues that scrubbers can "end up increasing the CO2 footprint of a vesse
  • Rever brings in Bryce as operations chief
    UK OSV player Rever Offshore has appointed experienced industry figure Bob Bryce to the newly-created role of operations director. Bryce's 40-year career has seen him hold senior leadership positions on a global basis with McDermott, Subsea7 and Technip. MacLeod takes over at expanded Rever Offshore He will join CEO Barry Macleod, commercial director Nicky Etherson and CFO Neale Stewart on the
  • Jailed Nobu Su sees mother dragged into $57m legal fight with Polys Haji-Ioannou
    Nobu Su's mother has been dragged into a high-profile legal battle involving the former TMT chief executive - who has been jailed in the UK for contempt of court - and Cypriot shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou. Toshiko Morimoto, 85, could face trial if a court in London finds she has helped Su circumvent a worldwide freeze on his assets and a judgment debt against him. It provides the latest twist in
  • Nigeria moves to bar foreign ships
    Nigeria is to bar all overseas vessels from coastal business. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has this week set out a plan to end cabotage waivers for foreign owners within two to five years. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is also lining up a $200m facility to support domestic shipping. The Cabotage Act was passed in 2003 to boost N
  • Capesize crash drives first quarter bulker demolition boom, says BTIG
    A crash in dry cargo rates during the first quarter saw a spike in both the number and size of bulkers scrapped, according to data from BTIG. Market watches Sanko ship to see if record capesize sales drought can come to an end Alpha Bulkers 'scraps cape pair' in rising demo market It counts 23 bulk carriers scrapped in the opening three months of 2019, with an average size of 107,000-dwt. This
  • Love-struck judge backs Euroseas in hijack case
    A UK court has partially backed Greek owner Euroseas in a $4.5m charter payment dispute following a bulker hijacking as a result of a debate over the meaning of the word capture. Justice Andrew Popplewell of the commercial court cited the example of his wife being able to "capture" his heart as showing that its use in a charterparty need not imply force. Tribunal backs "freedom of the seas" in t
  • 'Port king' Enrique Razon leads Hanjin bid
    Philippines "port king" Enrique Razon is leading a group that aims to buy the bankrupt Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC-Phil) in Subic Bay. The group has pitched a rescue plan to bank creditors, the Nikkei daily said. Hanjin chairman Cho Yang-ho dies at 70 Chairman Cho leaves Hanjin Heavy yard group HHIC-Phil filed for court rehabilitation in January. The parent Hanjin group in Sou
  • Transmed enters suezmax in Navig8 pool
    Mylonas-family controlled Transmed Shipping has put its only suezmax tanker into Navig8's Suez8 pool, European brokers said. Transmed sales talk around four ex-Konig suezmaxes The deal involves Cypriot shipowner's 152,000-dwt Zeno (built 2003), which it reportedly bought from Teekay LNG Partners for $15.7m in November, when it was the European Spirit. Navig8 could not be reached for immediate c
  • Jinhui Shipping offers hefty payouts for two top executives
    Oslo-listed bulker owner Jinhui Shipping & Transportation is again giving handsome benefits and salaries to key executives. Jinhui Shipping ends 2018 in the red due to smaller fleet Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding The company's annual report for 2018 shows that chairman Ng Siu Fai, 62, and chief executive Ng Kam Wah Thomas, 56, last year received a combined compensation of $6.83m,
  • Vitol shows tanker appetite with time charter of quartet
    Trader Vitol is demonstrating a healthy appetite for crude tankers by fixing four ships for period business. The deals include a charter for a suezmax tanker from Greek owner Liquimar Tankers and three aframax tankers, European tanker brokers said. John Fredriksen set for profitable private product tanker deal with Vitol Vitol and NIDAS sign COA for shipping gasoline to Nigeria Vitol breaks n
  • DNV GL teams with Keppel on LNG newbuildings
    Class society DNV GL and Keppel Marine & Deepwater Technology (KMDTech) are teaming up on newbuilding projects to boost the uptake of LNG as a ship fuel. The Norwegian group and the subsidiary of the Singapore shipbuilder said the agreement covers potential construction of LNG bunker vessels, small-scale LNG carriers and floating storage regasification units, as well as LNG-related assets employi
  • SeaBird lines up $22m deal for Boa duo
    Norway's SeaBird Exploration has agreed a deal to buy two OSVs that are the subject of a forced sale by Boa Offshore bondholders. The seismic survey shipowner it was in an "exclusive process" to acquire the 80-loa seismic vessels Boa Galatea (built 2008) and Boa Thalassa (built 2009) for NOK 185m ($21.71m). "The Boa vessels are well suited for source and 2D operations, as well as EM seabed loggi
  • Solstad Offshore unit agrees debt freeze
    A company within restructuring Solstad Offshore has agreed a debt freeze "to preserve additional liquidity". Solstad, the world's biggest owner of high-end offshore support vessels, said the Solship Invest 3 (SI3) subsidiary has "resolved" to suspend payment of interest on certain loans until 20 June. All the affected creditors have approved the freeze, except a minority creditor of one of the s
  • Cefor tells insurers claims are rising
    Figures suggest benign claims environment coming to an end.
  • Wisdom's James Lan aiming to sell bulkers
    Wisdom Marine is focusing on longer-term charter deals as the bulker recovery remains slow - and will sell vessels to boost its balance sheet. Chairman James Lan said the Taiwanese owner will take delivery of five new ships in 2019: three supramaxes and two handysizes. "Since a slow recovery can be expected this year, we plan to start looking for profitable long-term contracts in the year," he s
  • Singapore digital start-ups share $480,000 in seed capital
    MPA-NUS funds aim to help firms develop innovative solutions for key maritime challenges.
  • MPA lists IMO 2020 compliant fuel suppliers
    Most Singapore bunker suppliers will be in a position to offer LSFO, but some are leaving it until late 2019.
  • Judge may ban Carnival from US ports for waste dumping
    US District Judge Patricia Seitz will decide at a June hearing she wants attended by company's top brass
  • APEX launches its first fuel oil futures contract
    Singapore-based derivatives exchange also has plans for LSFO and MGO equivalents.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • House Dems: Mexican labor reform needed for USMCA support
    Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Thursday that passage of labor law reform legislation submitted to the Mexican congress last week is a necessary first step before they support the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
  • House subcommittee Dems criticize Transportation budget request
    Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Wednesday defended the proposed budget, a 4 percent decrease from FY 2019-enacted levels.
  • Study finds LNG reduces greenhouse gas emissions
    SEA/LNG and SGMF commissioned the study, which found gas-fueled engines reduced well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions up to 21 percent for two-stroke slow-speed engines.
  • WTO head: Restrictions put on $580 billion of trade in 2018
    In Washington, Director-General Roberto Azevedo talked about the impacts of restrictive measures like tariffs on overall global trade and prospects for reforming the multilateral body.
  • Trump nominates BIS undersecretary
  • Oakland reports first-quarter container volume growth
  • Lakes iron ore trade down nearly 40 percent in March
  • Fifty people added to BIS Unverified List
  • E-commerce exec pleads guilty to price fixing

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2019
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall 4% on week amid sluggish movement east
    Volumes traded in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for 3.5% fuel oil FOB Rotterdam barges have reached 304,000 mt in April so far, with offers dominating the market as sellers looked to relieve the region of product.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel tightness supports gasoil barge differentials: sources
    Tightness in the bunker market in Rotterdam is understood to be supporting regional 50 ppm and 0.1% sulfur gasoil barge differentials, sources said Friday.
  • Chevron to buy Anadarko Petroleum in $50 billion deal
    Chevron's acquisition of Anadarko petroleum, announced Friday, would vault the combined company into the top tier of Western oil majors, alongside competitors such as ExxonMobil, Shell and BP.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude finishes week higher, shrugs off rising US rig count
    An uptick in the US oil rig count sent oil futures sharply lower in the last minutes of trading Friday, but prices still settled in positive territory amid an overall tightening global supply outlook.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
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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