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January 17, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai still world's busiest box port, followed by Singapore
  • Container shippers likely to face a bumpy year ahead
  • US reaches out to China to engage in high-level trade talks to end the row
  • US naval chief to meet Chinese counterpart in Beijing
  • EU's single maritime reporting system welcomed by shipping industry
  • Angry Eurotunnel chief slams UK government for 'no-deal' shipping contracts
  • Singapore to host 22nd Ballast Water Management Conference in February
  • Menzies Aviation launches two new operations in Australia
  • Heathrow's 2018 flat air cargo growth
  • Emirates SkyCargo to offer cargo service to Bogota via Maastricht

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics employees contribute towards Kerala flood relief effort
  • CMA CGM Group supports innovation in order to revolutionise urban agriculture & give containers a second life
  • Nine months' exports up in dollar & rupee terms
  • Freight forwarders ready to clear up the mess left by politicians regarding Brexit, says UK freight forwarders association
  • Govt in plans to integrate mechanisms from April to help track movement of goods & check GST evasion
  • Policy seeks to make India among top five air freight markets by 2025
  • Cabinet approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India
  • Exports facing uncertain global cues & domestic challenges, says FIEO President
  • Shippers & consignees to make their presence felt at BHP-MALA 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Desert border crossing open again
  • Combatting frustration on the truck ramp
  • Beacon finds new traction lessee in Spain
  • Rhenus Alpina snaps up document destruction specialist
  • Liverpool - permanent substitute for Felixstowe
  • German air service provider orders B737 p2f
  • Cologne/Bonn airport recruits new CFO
  • Calpac joins Cargo Connections
  • Polish terminals get better link to Duisburg
  • More leviathans for Synergy to manage
  • Experts take seats on Baltic Exchange Council
  • Airship maker grounds prototype, plans production
  • Bangladesh Railway ordering big locomotive batch
  • DSV goes shopping in Basel
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Major chemical player expands in port of Antwerp
  • First monthly cargo decrease for three years
  • Magdalena in charge of Noatum Terminal Castellón

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV's 'opening gambit' for Panalpina could trigger rival bids
  • Logistics industry urges UK to prevent disorderly Brexit but vows to 'clear up the mess'
  • Blockchain start-up OpenPort goes into liquidation as cash for new tech companies runs dry
  • Maersk to begin random container inspections over safety fears
  • 2M makes Liverpool transatlantic TA4 call permanent
  • TfL hits back at haulage claims that low-emission zones don't work
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina takeover - here comes the bidding war
  • EU court paves way for $2bn UPS claim over TNT bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV bids for Panalpina at Sfr170 a share

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • R-R sells its Dynamic Positioning product to Thrustmaster of Texas
  • CMA names John Hadjipateras as its 2019 Commodore
  • Aegean says court move positions it to quickly emerge from Chapter 11
  • Jensen provides design for Shaver Transportation's latest tug
  • Klaveness picks Marlink for integrated satcom and IT management
  • BAE Hawaii awarded $9.6 million for DDG 97 SIA
  • Singapore's PSA Marine takes delivery of 25 m Incat Crowther crewboat
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding retrofits Delaware Bay pilot boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Fairfax closes second tranche of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax's aggregate shareholdings in Seaspan now total about 36% of shares outstanding
  • Geopolitical confrontation still a major concern for World Economic Forum
    While environmental issues have moved to the top of the risk agenda for the World Economic Forum, geopolitical risk remains...
  • Fuel testing promises positive 2020 fuel quality but compatibility issues remain
    Industry testing on ultra-low sulphur fuels about to enter the market suggests promising consistency when it comes to quality
  • Ocean Alliance shrinks to fit demand
    Ocean Alliance total capacity increases, but number of ships and services is cut
  • BPA calls on UK to clarify 'alternative' Brexit plan
    BPA wants UK to do 'whatever is necessary' to avoid a disorderly exit from the EU. Separately, Kuehne + Nagel...
  • World boxship fleet update: A cautious outlook
    Low-sulphur regulations will push up demolition ahead of 2020, but a large idle fleet will still put pressure on carriers
  • Dockers and crane drivers will be obsolete by 2040
    Rise in global seaborne trade to protect highly-skilled seafarers' jobs
  • DSV makes bid for Panalpina
    Panalpina board considering $4bn cash and shares offer that could see formation of global logistics giant
  • IMB flags growing concern over piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
    There were 201 reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in 2018 compared with 180 in the same...
  • Wheat trade promises bulk carrier tonne-mile boost
    As Australia suffers a significant hit to its wheat exports, Asian wheat importers have consolidated their dominance over Argentine and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Stena agrees car carrier venture with Hyundai Glovis | SDTR signs 10 kamsarmaxes at Dalian Shipbuilding | Better late than...
  • Maersk brings digital street turn service to US and Canada
    The platform already facilitates an average of 2,000 transactions a day in other countries and frees customers from the administrative...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Longer US shutdown equates to more cargo pain points
  • Shippers regaining US truckload contract leverage
  • Equipment exchange will propel Mexican intermodal
  • US intermodal's last battle? Equipment types
  • Schneider taps broker software to lure trucks
  • Forwarders prep for hard Brexit after deal rejection
  • DSV's bid for Panalpina rides consolidation wave

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Carnival brings on new board member
    Carnival Corp has appointed Katie Lahey, executive chairwoman, Australasia, for Korn Ferry, to the company's boards of directors, effective immediately. She is also chairwoman of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia, and a non-executive director of Star Entertainment Group. She previously served as executive chair of Carnival Australia, a division of Carnival plc, from 2006 to 2013. She wi
  • Royce drops $2.4m in shipping stocks
    New York small-cap investor lessens positions in Seacor Holdings, spin-off Seacor Marine Holdings and Ardmore Shipping Company.
  • Court denies NuStar's bid to collect on OW bill
    A US federal appeals court has shut down NuStar's attempt to collect part of a $2.99m fuel bill owed in the aftermath of the OW Bunker collapse. The Fifth Circuit Court of 'Appeals reaffirmed that NuStar Energy Services did not hold liens against Cosco. It said the San Antonio company was relying on a "too speculative chain of possibilities" in arguing that it would 'receive any of the money. US
  • John Angelicoussis sits top of the crude tanker tree
    Banchero Costa places Greek tycoon as leading owner in the segment ahead of state-backed and stock listed giants.
  • Blystad trims Songa Bulk stake for second time
    Blystad has sold a stake equivalent to 2% of the company's share capital since 20 December
  • Swiss river cruise operator Scylla takes polar plunge
    Switzerland's Scylla is joining the growing ranks of cruise operators entering the polar expedition cruise market. The Baar-based company has purchased the 6,700-gt expedition cruiseship Bremen (built 1990) from TUI subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. Scylla will take delivery of the ice-classed, 155-passenger Bremen in May 2021. The price it is paying for the vessel remains undisclosed. Scyll
  • Ineos gears up for its first VLEC as keel laid on second
    Ineos Trading & Shipping is gearing up to take delivery of its first chartered-in very large ethane carrier newbuilding as work start on a second ship for the company. Ineos to take one Evergas VLEC newbuild The 85,000-cbm newbuilding Marlin is due for delivery from Dalian Industry Shipbuilding Co this quarter. The ship, which has been built by an affiliate of Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar
  • Norwegian Car Carriers eyes growth after profitable year
    Norwegian Car Carriers has an eye on growth after a second successive profitable year in 2018, its chief executive says. NOCC newbuilding fixed for eight years NOCC reports profit in 2017 NOCC is owned by Klaveness Marine Holding and US-based JP Morgan and boasts six modern vessels and a 21-year-old ship. It has ambitions to grow the fleet, but any plans to order new ships have been put on hol
  • Seaspan frees up more ships as de-leveraging continues
    Owner now has more than 30 ships without debt.
  • Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard
    The Philippines government is seriously considering buying the restructuring Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) shipyard in Subic Bay. President Rodrigo Duterte is "very receptive" to the idea, according to defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana. "While we sympathise with the financial woes of Hanjin, we are excited by this development because we see the possibility of having our own ship
  • BW Group closes book on Hafnia Tankers takeover
    BW Group has closed the book on its takeover of Hafnia Tankers to create a future public company with more than 100 ships. Hafnia-BW merger set to kick off club changes Selective growth in store for super-sized Hafnia after BW Tankers deal Privately-owned BW has a long-held ambition to list its product tanker fleet, while Hafnia has explored joining a major stock exchange in the past to provide
  • Maersk and MSC vessels ditch Felixstowe for Liverpool
    The Port of Felixstowe is counting the cost of its TOS system failure, which caused huge disruption at the port in 2018
  • Ocean Alliance unveils new service with 330 ships
    The Ocean Alliance boxship partners have revealed their new service for 2019 involving 330 ships. CMA CGM will deploy 111 of these, with the others coming from Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen. Global Ship Lease inks two more charters with CMA CGM CMA CGM becomes first ocean carrier listed on Freightos Called Ocean Alliance Day 3, the new network will launch in April. It claims to be the world's lar
  • Contracts are key as Gunvor wins Yemen demurrage case
    A UK high court case involving Gunvor tanker shipments into Yemen has highlighted the importance of demurrage wording in charter contracts. The trader was claiming payments for delays from buyer CruGas Yemen, which entered into COAs for petrol to be shipped in 12 monthly consignments to Hodeidah on various ships sourced from owners by Gunvor's Clearlake. After several liftings the buyer was in d
  • Damaged Hadjiyiannis containership sold for scrap
    Victim of collision with Tunisian ferry is heading for demolition
  • Rosneft reveals orders for 19 more tankers, OSVs at Zvezda
    Russian energy giant Rosneft has revealed orders for 19 more tankers and offshore ships at its new domestic Zvezda shipyard. It said the yard's backlog grew 42% in the second half of 2018 to 37 vessels. Novatek reserves slots for 14 Arctic LNG carriers worth $4.45bn Sovcomflot signs first LNG-fuelled product tanker newbuildings order Rosneft has ordered 26 vessels itself, including 12 shuttle
  • Ocean Yield and Okeanis Eco Tankers strike suezmax sale and leaseback deal
    The transaction is the latest tie-up between the two companies.
  • Court orders liquidation of Bharati yard with debt of $1.6bn
    An Indian court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt shipbuilder Bharati Defence and Infrastructure. The move means more than 850 people will lose their jobs and lenders can wave goodbye to much of the INR 111.37bn ($1.56bn) owed to them, the Hindu Business Line reported. The insolvency court in Mumbai rejected the resolution plan submitted by corporate restructuring firm Edelweiss Asset Reco
  • Southernpec Corp sends FSO for scrap
    Chinese bunker supplier Southernpec Corp is scrapping a floating storage and offloading unit. Demolition brokers say the 299,000-dwt Marine Star (built 1994) has been sold as is in Malaysia for $410 per ldt, or $16.8m. The ship is likely to be torched in Bangladesh, they say. Southernpec did not respond to requests for comments. It bought the tanker as La Madrina from Tsakos Energy Navigation
  • Open-loop ban hurts scrubber economics for shipowners and manufacturers
    China becomes latest country to restrict use of the most popular exhaust gas cleaning system
  • Aegean Shipping offloads young MR2 product tanker
    Melissanidis outfit nets $26m in sale to Chinese owners as it prepares aframax and kamsarmax expansion
  • Hedge your bets against IMO 2020 'once-in-a-generation disruption'
    It's too late for scrubbers, says Enerjen Capital, the start-up that aims to democratise bunker hedging for shipowners large and small
  • Saevik company tapping bond for $29m
    The Saevik family investment company Havilafjord is contemplating a bond tap of up to NOK 250m ($29.3m). It wants to add money from its five-year NOK 750m issue due in 2023. The maximum available under the note is NOK 1bn. Havilafjord owns shares in Saevik-backed Norwegian ferry giant Fjord1. The cash position of Havilafjord is NOK 78.4m, it said. Fearnley Securities and SpareBank1 Markets ha
  • Shipping stocks in calm waters despite Brexit plan defeat
    UK and Europe a side-show in terms of global trade, leading analyst says.
  • MOL homes in on charterers for fresh LNG newbuilding
    Japanese shipowner extends LNG newbuilding position at DSME to up to four vessels as it targets new business
  • INEOS pumping $3.4bn into Antwerp port chemicals plant
    Chemicals conglomerate INEOS is investing EUR 3bn ($3.4bn) in a new plant at the key Belgian tanker port of Antwerp. It is the largest sum to be pumped into the European chemical industry in 20 years, the port said. The cash will create 400 new jobs as UK group INEOS expands its chemical production facilities. It plans to build a brand-new propane dehydrogenisation (PDH) plant and an ethane cra
  • Sandvik overboard as power runs low at The Fjords
    Rolf Sandvik is quitting as CEO of Norwegian cruise company The Fjords. He has led the operation since its formation in January 2015 by Flam AS and Saevik-backed ferry group Fjord1. Vidar Haustaker, the CFO of The Fjords and Flam AS, will act as interim general manager until a permanent replacement is recruited. The Fjords has launched a new breed of environmentally friendly, passenger focused
  • Chelsea scraps $96m preferred share sale
    Philippines tanker owner Chelsea Logistics Corp (CLC) has scrapped a plan to raise up to PHP 5bn ($96m) in a stock sale. It had said in September it would issue up to 3m preferred shares. The company, controlled by Dennis Uy, said it would disclose another fundraising plan in the future. The cash was wanted to fund expansion and acquisitions. CLC also said that antitrust watchdog Philippine Co
  • Fairfax closes second round of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax Financial Holdings has closed the second tranche of its $1bn investment in Seaspan Corp. Seaspan says Fairfax bought $250m of senior notes and warrants which were immediately exercised to double the proceeds. Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver The additional capital is earmarked for growth and debt repayment, investors are told. Fairfax first linked up with Seaspan last March with the
  • VIDEO: Livestock carrier drags anchor off Turkey
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has run aground after dragging its anchor in a storm off Turkey. Video footage showed the 3,500-dwt Wardeh (built 1998) listing in the surf near Mersin on Tuesday. Two crew were on board and authorities intended to evacuate them. Local media said the ship had been anchored for months in the harbour. Operator Khalifeh Shipping Lines has been contacted fo
  • Gotland ice-class MR tankers secure long-term charters
    Brokers say Clearlake has taken four 53,100-dwt vessels for two years at more than $12,000 per day each plus profit share
  • China's Chengxi Shipyard makes debut in reefer sector
    State-owned yard bags Dole contract for two newbuildings with reefer-plug capacity for 910 units
  • Grounded cargoship to be lightered off Sweden
    No pollution reported from Rix Emerald outside Landskrona.
  • UCL: hydrogen and ammonia are the fuels of the future
    Expert says bulk of world's fleet will end up running on electricity-generated fuels.
  • Greek FSRU project delayed by six months
    Country's first floating LNG-import terminal won't now start until the second quarter of 2021.
  • Mexico's anti-fuel theft drive causes tanker traffic jam
    Government action has caused huge backlogs at ports as companies await vehicles to distribute imported fuel.
  • Scorpio Tankers announces reverse stock split
    Product tanker specialist says move will improve marketability and liquidity of its shares.
  • Kim Heng Offshore eyes move into bunker tanker sector
    Singapore-based offshore marine and engineering company says asset play involving vessel acquired at auction has sparked its interest in new sector
  • Chinese sights on Subic Bay could mean yet another spiky government intervention
    Speculation puts state-owned shipbuilders in the lead for control of Philippines facility but will China's involvement be at the expense of the free market
  • Sembcorp Marine nets first LNG carrier-to-FSRU job
    An LNG carrier has gone into Singapore's Sembcorp Marine shipyard for conversion into a floating storage and regasification unit for what could be the world's first floating gas-to-power project. Tracking data show that the MOL-controlled, 127,000-cbm LNG carrier Dwiputra (built 1994) arrived at the yard on 25 December, after exiting lay-up in the region. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on F

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV makes acquisition bid for Panalpina
    Months after being rejected by CEVA, the Danish logistics company offered $4 billion for Panalpina.
  • Former Deputy USTR: USMCA passage open question this Congress
    Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative John Veroneau said the passage of the trade agreement is very much an open question this Congress, as several variables are in play.
  • FedEx Express acquisition to expand Israel presence
    The express carrier reached a deal to acquire the international express business of Israel-based Flying Cargo Group.
  • GlobalTranz snaps up Our Freight Guy
    The purchase of Our Freight Guy marked GlobalTranz's eighth acquisition since January 2017.
  • Street turn interest continues to grow
    There is growing interest in "street turns" where equipment is interchanged between importers and exporters at locations other than marine terminals and container yards.
  • OCEAN Alliance to revise global network
    The new network, scheduled to launch in April, will involve the deployment of about 330 containerships with a carrying caapcity of around 3.8 million TEUs across 38 services.
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Imperial Logistics and CII

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan port tops as biggest bonded bunker fuel supplier with sales up 97% in 2018
    The port in the free trade zone in eastern Zhejiang province supplied a total 3.59 million mt of bonded fuel oil in 2018.
  • European refiners boost LSFO production in preparation for IMO 2020
    European refiners are increasing low sulfur fuel oil production in preparation for the January 2020 implementation of a 0.5% global marine fuel sulfur cap, sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean expects to emerge from Chapter 11 around end of Q1 2019
    Aegean Marine Petroleum stated in a press release Wednesday that following approvals by the US Bankruptcy Court that they expect to emerge from Chapter 11 around the end of the first-quarter of 2019.
  • Bunker supplier Peninsula launches Canaries physical supply operation
    Gibraltar-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula Petroleum has launched a new physical supply operation this month at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
  • China to grant first crude import license to independent trader
    The license will enable Zhejiang Wuchan Zhongda Petroleum to deliver crudes into the International Energy Exchange run by the Shanghai Futures Exchange.
  • S Korea's SK Innovation to receive Iran condensate cargo from late Jan
    It will be the first arrival of Iranian oil into South Korea since it received a sanction waiver from the US to purchase Iranian oil in early November.
  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to develop $10 billion oil refinery in Gwadar
    A 200,000 to 300,000 barrels a day oil refinery in Gwadar district is planned to help alleviate trade deficit.
  • EIA sees muted price impact from IMO 2020 marine sulfur cap
    Price effects will be most acute in 2020, but will diminish over time, EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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