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March 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM hikes Asia-Southern Africa rate US$300/TEU from April 1
  • Private sector differs with public sector on damage of IMO 2020
  • US-China trade dispute will not end in March - maybe in April with luck
  • Shenzhen's Huawei pleads not guilty to US fraud charges in Iran deal
  • China's factory output growth weakest since records began in 1995
  • Panalpina dedicates revamped warehouse to cold chain in Brazil
  • Twelve global carriers slowed transits to save whales and, blue skies
  • East, S Africa & India Ocean box trade to recover from slowdown: study
  • Lufthansa 2018 profit down 7.6pc to US$2.5 billion as revenue rises 6pc
  • Etihad Airways narrows loss to US$1.28 billion as cargo sales fall 5pc
  • China's decision to ground Boeing jets compromises orders in trade deal
  • Nippon Cargo re-ups IBS Software with its latest version 10 years later
  • Qantas picks WFS for 3-year contract in Dallas Fort Worth

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • AMTOI's NVOCC Council holds seminar on key topic
  • CEVA Logistics expands in eCommerce services
  • Contship Italia in negotiations with MSC for sale of its 50 pc stake in company running Gioia Tauro container terminal
  • IRClass wins 5-year contract to provide emergency response services for 33 vessels of SCI
  • Maersk launches new service toSt. Petersburg
  • MSC seeks to improve schedulereliability of Asia to US East Coast & Gulf of Mexico network
  • New break-bulk, RoRo & heavy lift event at Antwerp Port in May
  • New Turkey North America East Coastservice to commence in April
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Wilhelmsen & Airbus trial world's first commercial drone deliveries to vessels at anchorage
  • Iron ore imports surge
  • APM Terminals Mumbai & CMA CGM Group set new record by handling largest volume in a single port call
  • Impact on EU security filing requirements in case of 'No-Deal Brexit'
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port surpasses previous year's container throughput
  • Disruptive technologies in Customs & border management discussed

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Dutch cities introduce environmental zones for trucks
  • Ekol's founder buys back shares
  • VRR launches first concept model of inflatable ULD
  • Move to Berlin with new responsibilities
  • Four new vehicles in daily use
  • Bayernhafen reports balanced results for 2018
  • Greiwing inaugurates new hub
  • 75% of Eurasian goods shipped through Kazakhstan
  • World's cargo hubs see volume growth weaken in 2018
  • Vietnam becomes part of APL's CSE service
  • Award for MGI and the port of Marseille
  • Panalpina Brazil invests in cold chain logistics solutions
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hill Dickinson's strengthens its maritime services
  • Rising cargo yields in the Far and Middle East
  • New generation of PCTC for UECC
  • Albatros express expands its hinterland services

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • Warning to shippers: more transhipment likely after IMO 2020
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina talks with DSV and Agility both continue, but is "not in a hurry" to choose its partner
  • 'Data is the new oil of the air cargo industry', we must share it or get left behind
  • India-China container trade on the increase and President Trump is not happy
  • Soft demand and falling rates push 2M to blank another Asia-USEC sailing
  • DHL won't enter logistics M&A market, for now
  • State departments backs plan for US to set own global package rates
  • Schiphol 'local rule' set to be delayed again
  • Per Hojland is new executive director of operations at Saudia Cargo
  • Supply chain radar: CMA CGM + Ceva + Geodis - the endgame
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina committed to a 'fair level playing field' for DSV and Agility - but is an Agility deal update due soon?

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • ABS updates BWMS Best Practices report
    ABS has published an updated "Best Practices for Operation of Ballast Water Management (BWM) Systems Report," offering fresh insight on best practices to overcome key challenges with selecting, installing and operating a
  • Svitzer Americas escort tug is first with all-female crew
    In what's almost certainly a world first, Maersk subsidiary Svitzer has hired an all-female crew for the 70 tons bollard pull escort tug Svitzer Monte Cristi, one of two 24 m RAmparts
  • Sixteen Stena Bulk tankers to get scrubbers
    Gothenburg, Sweden, headquartered tanker operator Stena Bulk is to install exhaust gas scrubbers on 16 ships before the January 2020 IMO sulfur cap deadline. In all, ten IMOIIMAX tankers, five Suezmaxes and
  • Furuno electronics help newbuild Kirby towboat meet Sub M regs
    MV Bailey, the first of three new 88 ft towboats built to meet Subchapter M requirements was recently completed by the Main Iron Works shipyard in Houma, La., and will soon enter
  • Anthony Veder to add 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier to fleet
    Rotterdam headquartered Anthony Veder is expanding its by adding a 30,000 cu.m liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that is currently being constructed by Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in Ningbo, China. The vessel will
  • Woodside Energy tenders for LNG bunkering vessel
    Australia's largest LNG producer, Woodside Energy, is tendering for an LNG bunkering vessel. Speaking at the Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference in Perth last week, Chief Operations Officer Meg O'Neill
  • ExxonMobil to start sales of IMO 2020 fuels in third quarter
    ExxonMobil is to start rolling out its range of IMO 2020 compliant fuels by the third quarter of this year. In October last year the company announced that ports in Antwerp, Rotterdam,

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • US sanctions Russian shipyards
    Yaroslavsky Shipbuilding Plant and Zelenodolsk Shipyard Plant added to sanctions list for navy business
  • UK may face ferry deal compensation bill over any Brexit delay
    Contract with third company saw transport secretary subjected to widespread ridicule when it emerged that start-up had no ships and...
  • Globus Maritime feels 'downward pressure'
    Globus optimistic that dry market rebound is 'not too far off'
  • Spain backs Mediterranean emissions control area
    Spain favours an emissions control area in the Mediterranean but warns against a unilateral move by the European Union
  • Stena Bulk to install scrubbers on 16 tankers
    Stena Bulk has secured the payback time on its 16 scrubber installations by hedging the spread in fuel prices
  • Navig8 in sale and leaseback deals with ICBC
    The latest deal with ICBC is worth $94m
  • Dr Peters says it is continuing to offer shipping investments
    Company says 'we have been exchanging ideas with other companies for years'
  • Fuel and technology dominate box shipping conversation
    Box carriers and their customers face tough negotiations this year about who will foot the bill for the IMO 2020...
  • Vale ordered to close another mine in Brazil
    Vale has been ordered to halt operations at the Timbopeba mine in the Minas Gerais region, with an expected loss...
  • Cosco's 25,000 teu ship plan faces commercial challenges
    Fate of a 25,000 teu ship will largely depend on how much the long-haul trade can hold up and how...
  • US customs preparing for changing trade environment
    The six themes of the 21st Century Customs Framework initiative include 'Emerging roles in the global supply chain', 'Intelligent enforcement' and...
  • Indian Register signs 33-ship emergency response deal with SCI
    The deal involves round-the-clock technical support by way of assessing damage to any vessel involved in a major incident such...
  • TEN charters out two LNG ships
    With two vessels fixed on accretive medium-term charters, the company is examining further expansion in the sector
  • Sulphur cap could spur transhipment and slow steaming
    The extent of either practice will hinge on how successful carriers are in recouping fuel costs from shippers, according to...
  • Shell-led joint venture mulls doubling LNG Canada export capacity
    LNG Canada's chief executive Andy Calitz says the second expansion phase being considered by the JV is 'a very competitive export...
  • Transpacific rate misery marches on
    Transpacific carriers could restrict capacity additions altogether in an attempt to balance the market, analysts suggest
  • Caribbean aframax market suffers from lack of Venezuelan cargoes
    India could be willing to cut all imports of Venezuelan crude to satisfy US sanctions in return for further waivers...
  • ICTSI upgrades PNG terminal
    The $4.6m rubber-tyred gantry cranes are part of ICTSI's programme to strengthen and enhance overall operational efficiency at PNG's leading...
  • Sovcomflot positive on tanker market outlook
    Sovcomflot is committed to growing its industrial businesses, which will be central to its strategies through to 2025, its chief...
  • Baltimore beats Philadelphia for promising new exports of Brazilian wood pulp
    Philadelphia took the Brazilian market share from Baltimore in 2014 when when Fibria Cellulose changed destinations
  • Woodside to build Australian LNG bunker capacity
    Woodside's chief operations officer Meg O'Neill says talks have been ongoing with big miners to refuel ships plying Western Australia-Asia trade routes...
  • Venture Global doubles LNG production capacity target
    Venture Global's Calcasieu Pass project won US Department of Energy approval to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries and...
  • Port of Tacoma joins the competition with four new ZPMC cranes
    The new cranes will stretch across 24 containers and reach a lift height of 165 feet above the pier deck...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • US port 'champion' Cernak dies at 63
  • Flood of empty container returns delays LA-LB recovery
  • Growth explodes for Top 25 truckload, LTL carriers
  • Australian dockworkers to strike at DP World terminals
  • APM readies NY-NJ appointment system
  • BlackBerry sensor aimed at asset-based LSPs

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • Global Ship Lease extends Hapag-Lloyd fix for post-panamax ship
    Ian Webber-led boxship owner to continue contract for three more years.
  • $900m in shipping value tied up in Oaktree deal
    Owners have heard little to date on Oaktree's sale of majority stake to Brookfield, but expecting little to change in near term.
  • Feidakis sells another $3.6m of Nasdaq's Globus Maritime stock
    Chairman drops one-third of his holdings in the Nasdaq-listed bulker owner.
  • Transocean nets millions from panamax bulker flip
    The shipowner has netted around $9m in profit through the sale of two bulk carriers over the past year
  • EGA extends Maersk shipping deal
    Abu Dhabi's Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has signed an extension to its shipping deal with Maersk Line. The volume commitment secures capacity for 2019. Walid Al Attar, EGA's chief marketing officer, said: "Meeting our customers' expectations depends on both the quality of our production and the efficiency of getting the metal to them, so I am pleased to sign this agreement today with one of
  • BigLift, Chung Yang pair up for energy for LNG, gas, oil and renewables
    Both owners pony up two heavy lift ships each for LNG, oil, gas and renewable markets.
  • Hadjiyiannis buoys boxship fleet with Patjens panamax
    Interests tied to Greek-Cypriot shipowner Andreas Hadjiyiannis have acquired their fourth containership since October, bringing the group's boxship fleet to more than 10 units. Online shipping directories show the 5,040-teu, mini-panamax boxship Herma P (built 2006) as trading in the fleet of Hadjiyiannis company Cyprus Sea Lines under its new name, City of Alexandria. Hellenic Tankers completes
  • Navios closes offer for one set of preferred shares, adjusts other
    Navios Maritime Holdings will pay $4.2m in cash to buy out a slice of 1.1 million shares of one series of preferred stock while sweetening the pot to purchase another. The Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner announced the results and changes to the tender offer, currently the subject of a shareholder lawsuit, on Monday. Navios moves to throw out shareholder lawsuit Navios revising preferred share
  • Two Russian yards on new US sanctions list
    Two Russian shipyards have been placed on a new US sanctions list. The action was taken against Yaroslavsky and Zelenodolsk by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in response to Russia's continued and ongoing aggression in Ukraine, it said. OFAC added the yards had played a role in Russia's "unjustified attacks on Ukrainian naval vessels in the Kerch Strait, the purported annexation of C
  • HSBC to sell Katerina Xylas' property over newbuilding loans
    Bank goes after shipowner's Athens apartment to enforce $2.1m court judgment
  • Kistefos cranks up earnings to $209m
    Christen Sveaas' shipping investment company Kistefos has racked up bigger earnings in 2018 as ship sales boosted the result. The company said it made NOK 1.78bn ($209m) on a net basis last year, up from NOK 341.1m in 2017. Revenue grew to NOK 14.37bn from NOK 9.37bn, mainly due to gains from Viking Supply Ships selling vessels, as well as higher rate levels and activity in Western Bulk. Kistef
  • Costamare containership brace set for demolition sales
    Greek shipowner Costamare is believed to be in the process of scrapping two of its oldest vessels. Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit Sales would mark the latest step in an ongoing fleet renewal process for New York-listed Costamare, which has sold four ships for demolition in each of the last two years. Market sources say Costamare is exploring the demolition sale of the 5,000-t
  • Stena Bulk firms up $55m scrubber plan
    Swedish owner Stena Bulk has firmed up plans to install scrubbers on 16 tankers. The company said the "major investment" will costs $55m and the work will take place before the IMO 2020 January deadline. The shipowner had revealed a plan last year to fit the open-loop hybrid systems to 15 ships, with options for six more. Now it has decided to retrofit 10 IMOIIMAXes, five suezmaxes and a standa
  • KfW inks Royal Arctic newbuilding finance deal
    German lender KfW IPEX-Bank is providing more cash for the expansion of Royal Arctic Line's (RAL) fleet. The bank said it will loan EUR 16.43m ($18.65m) towards the Greenland company's two new feederships due from the Nodosa yard in Spain in 2020 and 2021. Royal Arctic Line inks newbuilding pair at Nodosa Shipyard The order has a high proportion of German components, it said. KfW is working wi
  • Shipowner Sovcomflot seeks to follow Russian state back to investment grade
    Shipping heavyweight Sovcomflot is looking to follow the Russian state back into investment grade territory, its chief financial officer says. Moody's dialed Russia back up to investment grade in February this year and the state-backed shipowner aims to follow suit in the medium-term, Nikolay Kolesnikov tells TradeWinds. Tanker rate spike pushes Sovcomflot back to profit in fourth quarter Sovco
  • Soren Greve heads back to Fearnleys as global S&P chief
    Veteran shipbroker Soren Greve is returning to leading Norwegian shipbroking firm Fearnleys as global head of sale and purchase. S&P chief Skarsgard quits Fearnleys for top job at bulker owner Belships He replaces the highly-regarded Lars Christian Skarsgard, who was named as the new chief executive of Belships in late February. Greve comes from a position as chief executive of compatriot Nor
  • Vitol boosts tanker fleet with Sargeant deal
    Trader and owner Vitol is shaking up its tanker operations by taking full control of a joint asphalt shipping venture set up with Sargeant Marine of the US. It said it had agreed to acquire Sargeant's 50% share of the UK-based VALT operation, which was formed in 2016. Vitol, Union Maritime move more MRs to LSC Vitol's Latvian Shipping to add 12 tankers This will make it 100%-owned and allow it
  • IMO 2020 could slow down boxships
    Boxship owners could slow-steam more ships and carry out more transhipment to combat higher costs from IMO 2020 regulation, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. The company said that lines' actions will depend on how successful they are at implementing fuel surcharges. "One potential side-effect from the new regulations could be greater slow-steaming and use of transhipment," it added. "Th
  • Shandong Shipping steps up to order tankers for major Shell newbuilding project
    Chinese owner has entered the arena after ICBC Leasing dropped out of an ownership role in Shell's Project Solar
  • Evangelos Marinakis marks S&P scorecard with profitable aframax tanker flip
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis looks to have executed a swift and successful asset plan on an aframax tanker bought as part of a significant dive into the sector just six months ago. Marinakis continues to harvest profit on counter-cyclical capesize asset play Marinakis raises funds for eight-VLCC project Marinakis and Union Maritime splitting BP Shipping aframaxes The profitable flip of
  • Greek tanker holed on rocks
    A small Greek tanker has reportedly suffered a hull breach after grounding on rocks off Andros on Saturday. The Kathimerini daily reported that the 985-dwt Agios Georgios I (built 1986) got stuck with 1,000 cbm of fuel on board. No pollution or water ingress has so far been reported. The hole in its side is reported to be just 15cm by 4cm, according to the ANA-MPA news agency. No injuries were
  • Svitzer hails first all-female crew
    Tug operator Svitzer has hailed a milestone in Latin America by introducing its first all-female crew. The move in the Dominican Republic is part of its gender inclusion strategy. The crew is operating the 70-ton Svitzer Monte Cristi in Rio Haina and Caucedo. Celebrity Cruises' Captain McCue demands respect "Many things that we presume to be done through physical force, in reality, only requir
  • Greek and Korean shipowners push capesize scrapping into double figures for 2019
    Greek and South Korean shipowners have led the way as capesize scrapping activity moved into double figures following an active start to this year. Capesize freefall hits the brakes as oversupply for iron ore is tempered Vale dam disaster demand impact sees Cleaves slice capesize rate forecasts In a pressurized demolition market, cash buyer GMS says over 10 capesize bulkers have now been sent t
  • Amoretti Armatori orders Chinese tanker double
    Italian group Amoretti Armatori has inked a double tanker order in China. Brokers said the company's Marittima Emiliana unit has signed up for the 4,500-dwt ships at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding. They will be delivered in 2020 for an undisclosed price. The owner confirmed the deal to TradeWinds. Advisor Marialaura Dell'Abate said: "Our company is pursuing a rejuvenation strategy of the fleet and
  • Euronav adds to share buyback total
    Belgian tanker owner Euronav has bought more of its own stock in deals worth about EUR 1.57m ($1.78m). It added 226,372 of its own shares through trades on Euronext Brussels earlier this month, paying between EUR 6.8 and EUR 6.9 per share. The stock closed up 0.86% at EUR 7.06 on Monday morning. Euronav started buying shares in December and has now acquired 2.67m, bringing its total ownership t
  • Ishikazi picks Naikai for fleet renewal
    Japan's Ishizaki Kisen has opted for a domestic yard to renew its ferry fleet. Brokers said it has ordered two 300-passenger ro-paxes at Naikai Zosen Setoda. Both will be delivered in January 2021. No price was given for the order. The owner has five ferries built in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Iran fights off suezmax attack
    Iranian navy ships have thwarted a pirate attack on a suezmax in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait off Yemen. The unnamed laden vessel was approached by about 10 speedboats last, the Sputnik news agency said. The navy had sent its 61st group, consisting of the Sabalan frigate and the Bandar Abbas logistical support ship, to the area, according to South Fleet commander rear admiral Afshin Tashak. "The na
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation fixes out its two LNG carriers
    Greek owner reluctant to disclose identity of charter counterparties in deals set to net $60m
  • Navig8 Chemical agrees sale and leaseback deal with ICBC
    OTC-listed company taps Chinese firms for second such deal in less than three months
  • Oldendorff takes Castor Maritime panamax on charter
    Petros Panagiotidis-led owner set to earn a minimum of $1.6m from fixture to German giant.
  • China may need to double SPR to meet 90-day goal
    Tankers to benefit as oil imports will continue to grow at mid-high single digits, says Bernstein.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • Source: Tariffs could depend on China's concessions
    U.S. tariff levels on China will apparently depend on how far China is willing to go in agreeing to Trump administration requests for trade enforcement and other priorities, said a source familiar with bilateral talks, as the countries remain engaged in talks to resolve an ongoing trade war.
  • Drewry foresees more slow steaming and transshipment
    Drewry says container carriers may try to mitigate the rising cost of fuel by slowing ship speeds and relying more on feeder ships.
  • NVOs face ISF-5 enforcement
    Customs and Border Protection will begin accessing liquidated damages against non-vessel-operating common carriers that fail to timely and completely file their Importer Security Filings.
  • $14.5 million in emergency relief funds approved
  • Rhenus Group acquires Rodair
  • FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 18, 2019
  • NNPC invites bids for 2019-20 crude-for-products supply program
    Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. has invited bids from trading houses and refineries that will lift Nigerian crude in return for refined products for a one-year period starting this summer under the company's direct sale and direct purchase (DSDP) program, according to tenders published Monday.
  • Houston area petrochemical tank farm fire engulfs eight tanks
    A fire that ignited at Intercontinental Terminals Company's petrochemical tank farm along the Houston Ship Channel on Sunday has spread to eight tanks and efforts to prevent an explosion were ongoing, the company said Monday.
  • US crude stocks likely built last week amid refinery doldrums: analysts
    US crude supply likely edged higher last week as refinery utilization lingered well under historic levels, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed Monday.
  • Spain backs Mediterranean ECA zone for bunker fuel
    Spain has thrown its weight behind creating an Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Mediterranean, meaning ships sailing through the area must burn marine fuel containing no more than 0.1% sulfur.
  • Fire impacts operations at key oil products storage facility in Texas
    Operations at the Deer Park tank farm operated by Intercontinental Terminal Company in Texas, United Sates, have been impacted due to a fire at tanks containing refined and petrochemical products, the company said Monday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FUTURES: Crude prices slip ahead of the OPEC/non-OPEC meet Monday
    Elsewhere, Venezuela's worsening crisis, including power outages crippling its oil sector, presented a likely challenge to the oil market.
  • Iran, Venezuela sanctions impacts not dire enough to justify easing OPEC oil cuts: Falih
    The market overall remains supplied with Venezuelan barrels, Falih said.

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