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February 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing mega plan to integrate HK, Macau raises tricky questions
  • Suez Canal's 2018 score with higher 18,000-TEUer throughput
  • Restrictions on bigger box ships accessing Houston sparks outcry
  • Rotterdam port sees box traffic rise to record 14.5 million TEU
  • Japan's ONE upgrades intra-Asia to Japan container shipping service
  • IMO admits underreporting deaths at sea, vows to bolster monitoring
  • Le Havre HAROPA achieves record container volume of 3 million TEU
  • Agility 2018 profit up 18.4pc to US$266.9 million, revenues rise 14.5pc
  • Drewry: Container equipment prices & lease rates fall, cheaper steel cited
  • Reefer Express Lines to resume Davao-Bitung run with 100-TEUer
  • Hong Kong air cargo falls 4.2pc in January to 401,000 tonnes
  • Air France pilots ratify company pay offer, giving new CEO victory
  • SIA Cargo up .05pc to 106,300 tonnes, load factor off 3.8pc
  • Nigerian perishable cargo project scrapped in face of inertia, corruption
  • Anchorage's perishables market between Latin America and Asia soars
  • DHL and Shenzhen's SF Holding sign US$812.8 million supply chain JV
  • World's leading airports mainly experience air cargo growth in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • GAC named Top Steamer Agent at Krishnapatnam Port
  • MOL Chemical Tankers acquires 20 pc of Dutch tank container company Den Hartogh
  • Neptune Containers engages 'Orient Connect Skill Development' for internal training
  • Panalpina in discussions with Agility Group on potential strategic opportunities
  • TRAXENS by APL to optimise end-to-end supply chain
  • Chennai Port sets record in crude discharge
  • Ground-breaking ceremony held for Hooghly Cochin Shipyard
  • Pentagon Group appoints Shantha Martin to head global business of its logistics arm
  • Global Outlook for 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Invest securely
  • Trucks: 30% cut in CO2 emissions in 2030
  • Rakuten expands national presence
  • Oelker new head of marketing at Krone
  • RZD ploughs fortune into track equipment fleet
  • HHLA banking on sustainable energy
  • Elsen overshoots the EUR 100 million turnover mark
  • Bremenports reinforces relationship with Czechia
  • Dokasch supplying Opticoolers to Turkish Cargo
  • Online tool for calculating road transport costs
  • Danica to manage crew on newbuild
  • JV between Kerry Logistics and E-Services Group
  • New managers for American Airlines Cargo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the mood
  • USA: going intermodal between LA and Ohio
  • Scotland's airports one month before Brexit

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • DP World buys back P&O Ferries, ten years after selling it
  • Scrubber debate heats up as EC calls on IMO to restrict their use
  • Expeditors' CEO praises staff for a 'determined focus on profitability' last year
  • Panalpina goes digital, with real-time quotes, booking and payment online
  • Stakeholders in maritime supply chain call for repeal of Consortia BER
  • East-west tradelane starts to fly as Africa opens up to new global markets
  • Supply chain radar: nothing stopping Royal Mail opening a network of smartphone stores...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • Algoma Central's eighth Equinox starts delivery voyage
    St. Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC) reports that the recently completed Algoma Conveyer, the third Seawaymax Equinox Class 740-ft self-unloading dry-bulk carrier, has begun its delivery voyage from China
  • European Commission seeks IMO action on scrubber discharges
    Discharges of waste water from open loop exhaust gas scrubbers seem ever more likely to face restrictions. The latest move towards tighter controls comes the European Commission in the form of a
  • R-22 leaks cost fisheries giant $24 million
    Seattle based fisheries giant Trident Seafoods Corporation has agreed to reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances from refrigeration equipment on its vessels, under a proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
  • Schottel launches new shallow water thruster
    Schottel has added a new, state-of-the-art shallow water thruster, the Schottel Pump Jet type SPJ 30, to its product line Available in the power class up to 150 kW, the azimuth thruster
  • Trace Laborde now Marine Manager of Laborde Products
    Covington, LA, headquartered Laborde Products, Inc. reports that, effective January 1, 2019,Trace Laborde was named Marine Manager of Laborde Products, Inc. Trace Laborde previously held the role of Branch Manager of Laborde
  • New Hampshire Congressional Delegation: Hands off Naval Shipyard funding
    New Hampshire's Congressional Delegation is worried that the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) could be adversely affected by President Trump's decision to reallocate military construction funds to fund a border wall. U.S. Senator
  • Bay Engineering promotes two
    Sturgeon Bay, WI, based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Bay Engineering, Inc. (BEI) reports that, as of December 15, 2018, Fred M. Koller, P.E., has been promoted to the position of

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • Steamship Mutual's Rotterdam subsidiary 'not done deal' just weeks before Brexit, Rynsard admits
    Meanwhile, Standard Ireland up and running since January and already writing 40% of Standard's business, according to Robert Drummond, soon...
  • Ports warned to mind the supply-chain skills gap
    'There is a gap of understanding and a gap of skills,' according to Royal Haskoning DHV director Kris Kosmala
  • Gard and North claim gains as P&I renewal round closes
    Gard grew in most geographical areas, while North topped the 200m gt mark for the first time ever.
  • UAE lifts ban on Qatar trade links
    EXCLUSIVE: UAE Federal Transport Authority e-mail to ports confirms that cargoes are permitted to be shipped directly between UAE and...
  • Lower dry bulk fleet growth needed to lift rates
    As it stands, BIMCO expects fleet growth of 3.1% this year, up from 2.9% in 2018
  • Tilbury2 passes final hurdle
    Consent comes through just weeks before construction is due to start on the multi-million pound port project
  • SembMarine developing new LNG bunker vessel designs
    Yard group has also won $118m worth of orders for ballast water management systems and scrubber retrofits
  • Shippers eye Liverpool as alternative to congested southern UK hubs
    Shippers in the northwest of the UK would prefer a local gateway if Asia services called at Liverpool
  • Capesize and panamax owners bemoan Malaysia's U-turn on bauxite mining
    Shipments from Malaysia to China will shift the pendulum back to smaller vessels while tonne-mile demand is expected to suffer...
  • Daily Briefing
    'Smarter' ports can help cut emissions | Panama-backed study adds to open-loop scrubbers concern | P&I leaders forecast rate rises...
  • DP World acquires P&O Ferries for $421m
    The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive from the first full year of consolidation and is expected to meet...
  • Keppel offloads jack-up to Grupo R with $179m sale-and-leaseback deal
    Grupo R also has the right to purchase the rig during the five-year charter period, although the pre-agreed sale price...
  • Shanghai and Zhejiang to co-develop new port in Yangshan
    The new box terminal is designed to handle feeder ships and barges, especially those from the Yangtze River, which runs...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • US shippers, truckers seek 'equilibrium' in slippery market
  • New truck driver pay model aimed at capacity retention
  • DP World expands shortsea reach with P&O purchase
  • Europe block exemption debate reveals deep shipper frustration
  • SAL mulls newbuildings amid early market rebound
  • Small shippers face higher low-sulfur fuel burden

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • Expanding Foremost orders kamsarmax duo at Chengxi
    James Chao-controlled outfit inks newbuildings with the Chinese state-owned yard for the first time
  • AG Shipping snaps up new tanker despite lack of charter
    Singapore-based outfit moves ahead with its third vessel acquisition, opting for an MR product tanker
  • Blue Net reaches 270 ships and expands to Singapore
    German provider of containerships to the charter market adds Songa, Thenamaris and Sea Traders vessels
  • Euroseas reaffirms no-scrubber stance
    New York-listed boxship player sees 'big risk' with IMO 2020 devices, says chief executive Aristides Pittas.
  • Clarksons slashes benchmark dry bulk forecasts
    Clarksons Platou Securities drops 2020 capesize rates by more than a third as Brazil volumes fall away, China awaits economic boost
  • Giving a good account of himself - Dwain Hutchinson, Bahamas Maritime Authority
    Did you go through training/university or straight into work? After high school in the Bahamas, I began my seafaring career at the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Who have been your mentors? There's not one person in particular. From a maritime perspective, in my earlier career, I was lucky enough to be a cadet and officer with Denholm Ship Management and was afforded the opportunity to sail
  • Tenth Arc7 newbuilding takes the long route to Yamal LNG
    A 10th ice-breaking LNG carrier is scheduled to arrive at Yamal LNG's Sabetta terminal in the Russian Arctic this week, after taking a month-long sea voyage via the Suez Canal rather than the faster Northern Sea Route (NSR). The 172,600-cbm Nikolay Zubov arrived off the northern city of Murmansk last week and was due in Sabetta on 22 February. Yamal tankers transit Arctic NSR without icebreakers
  • Navios says 'too early' to determine Vale effect
    Iron-ore producer needs to make some decisions before impact of Feijao dam disaster is known, Navios Maritime Holdings' Angeliki Frangou said.
  • Impairment charges push First Ship Lease into the red
    Reassessments of vessels' book values have held back the Singapore-based owner's overall result
  • Euroseas posts loss amid higher costs
    Aristides Pittas-led boxship specialist sees slightly higher revenue for fourth quarter.
  • Landmarks and cookies explain why scrubbers don't cut it for Herbjorn Hansson
    Nordic American Tankers chief says higher dividend and fleet growth in focus after refinancing
  • Hansson tips NAT interest costs on new loan
    Nordic American Tankers founder weighs in on new rate for his company's debt and what he thinks of Texas lender providing $306m facility.
  • Baltic Exchange 2020 consultation set to close this week
    A consultation launched by the Baltic Exchange on its plans to adjust its dry time-charter indices to reflect the impact of the IMO's 2020 cap on sulphur emissions is due to close at the end of this week. In the 25-page consultation document, sent out to members at the start of this month, the Baltic invited its members to submit written feedback with explanations on six points by 22 February. F
  • Navios Holdings sees deeper loss
    Angeliki Frangou-led bulker owner ends up hundreds of millions of dollars in the red for the fourth quarter
  • Chinese shipbreakers urged to fight illegal scrapping for survival
    China National Shiprecycling Association president Xie Dehua says licensed Chinese scrapyards should work with authorities to counter illegal scrapping
  • Four Palmali tankers join new owners after auction
    Turkish owner's vessels sold as part of lender's claim in Russian arm's bankruptcy
  • Analysts positive on Nordic American Tankers refinancing
    Nordic American Tankers' refinancing plan is earning positive reviews from both analysts and investors. The $306m loan deal with shipping newcomer Beal Bank was hailed by Seaport Global's Magnus Fyhr and Randy Giveans at Jefferies and the Herbjorn Hansson-led company's shares are up since it was announced 12 February. Nordic American Tankers tipped for juicy dividends after refinancing Nordic A
  • Frontline locks suezmax into Repsol time charter
    John Fredriksen's tanker company Frontline has locked one of its suezmax tankers into a one year charter with Repsol. Fredriksen's Ship Finance International strikes suezmax deal with Repsol The Spanish oil company has chartered the 156,000-dwt Front Loki (built 2010) at a rate suggested to be $23,500 per day. Oslo-based broker Fearnleys says the 12 month time charter rate for a suezmax is $2
  • Eagle finds scrubbers a good fit for smaller ships
    The conventional wisdom is that the technology is best suited to big vessels. Eagle Bulk CEO Gary Vogel explains how it can make even better financial sense for ultramaxes and supramaxes
  • EMGS wins letter of award for survey in South East Asia
    Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has received a letter of award for a proprietary data acquisition survey in South East Asia worth more than $20m. The Oslo-listed company has begun mobilisation of its 2008-built research vessel BOA Thalassa, based on the letter of award. EMGS expects to commence the survey in the first quarter of 2019, subject to the final contract being awarded. Latest AIS
  • Trade war challenges Marex Spectron's bullish tanker view
    Trade war tensions are challenging Marex Spectron's bullish position on the crude tanker market but its researchers are confident a rise in demand will help lift rates in the short term. Shadow capacity to keep lid on capesize rates despite IMO 2020, says Marex Spectron Venezuela trades are only for the brave, indifferent or foolish In an update on the market, Marex disputed claims of a reduced
  • Venezuela trades are only for the brave, indifferent or foolish
    US sanctions against the Maduro regime have strangled the country's oil exports, but a few companies remain tempted by the rewards regardless of the risk
  • Franco Compania Naviera cools talk of panamax sale
    Greek bulker owner Franco Compania Naviera has cooled market talk that it is selling a 13-year-old panamax. US brokers have linked the company's Sasebo-built, 76,000-dwt Calhoun (built 2006), which is due for special survey in January 2021, to Ukrainian buyers for $10.8m. However, managers at the Greek company said that no such sale has been agreed and that the vessel remains in its fleet. Gre
  • Star Bulk Carriers sells oldest capesize vessel for scrap
    Deal is latest move in efforts to remove veteran tonnage from the fleet.
  • Star Bulk adds to share buyback efforts
    The issuer has $45.3m remaining to spend on stock repurchases
  • Ian Adams takes fight to European Commission in latest scrubber scuffle
    The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 director says Commission call for IMO action based on speed rather than accuracy
  • Grieg Star recycles first ship under new EU regulations
    The handymax is the first that the owner has recycled since 2016
  • Private equity firms disrupt traditional ship-financing landscape
    Shipowners sense opportunities from change in loan providers, but there are dangers too
  • Glasenberg's Glencore places cap on coal production
    London-listed miner also reveals larger charter backlog and sees IMO 2020 impacting oil market
  • Euronav set for small gain on product tanker exit
    Euronav will pocked a small profit from the sale of its only remaining product tanker. Euronav clears out final product tanker from vast fleet TradeWinds reported earlier this week the company was selling the 72,000-dwt Genmar Compatriot (built 2004). Today Euronav announced the $6.75m disposal would result in a capital gain of $0.4m. It described the Genmar Compatriot as a non-core asset in i
  • Christos Economou and TMS Cardiff Gas: 'When we see an opportunity, we go for it'
    It's a long way from the dry bulk market in which he started, but the TMS Cardiff Gas founder says LNG is where he feels at home
  • NAT's fresh financing solution draws praise and scepticism
    Deal for $306m with Beal Bank has some puzzling over the low-profile lender, but a former Lloyds banker has emerged as a key figure for the Texas-based financier
  • JR Shipping sells another feeder to fast-growing Chinese owner Qingdao Pengteng
    Dutch shipowner presses on with fleet renewal in containership and MPP sectors
  • Cobelfret buys post-panamax bulker from Misuga Kaiun
    Belgian bulker and ro-ro owner CLdN Cobelfret is boosting its fleet of larger bulkers with the purchase of an eight-year-old, Japanese-controlled post-panamax vessel. Brokers in the US and in Europe said Cobelfret bought the Imabari-built, 95,000-dwt Tender Salute (built 2011) for $17m from Misuga Kaiun. The price appears to be good value for the buyer. A year ago, Cobelfret bought the Oldendorf
  • DP World confirms acquisition of UK's P&O Ferries
    Latest deal sees Dubai-headquartered port operator expand European freight footprint.
  • Damaged containers yet to be discharged from Yantian Express
    Ocean Network Express says operation to offload fire-hit boxes could take up to two months.
  • Sale and leaseback allows Keppel to deliver jack-up
    Deal allows Singapore yard group to offload one of several undelivered drilling units
  • Japan bags rare ore carrier and capesize newbuilding orders
    JSEA figures down on previous months despite contracts for large bulk carriers
  • Second forklift driver finds himself in Changi Prison
    Singapore jails second man who demanded money in return for not delaying container lorry drivers

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • BIMCO sees 'tough' 2019 for long-haul container trade
    Analyst predicts a slowdown in U.S. containerized imports and continuing shift to to East Coast ports.
  • Firms advised on different ways to mitigate 301 duties
    A KPMG trade analyst during a webinar Tuesday outlined several measures companies subject to Section 301 duties might look into in order to remain competitive.
  • Fallout rises over proposed Saudi Arabia nuclear deal
    The House Committee on Oversight and Reform exposes potential ethics violations by the White House in its support to export nuclear power equipment.
  • DP World intends to buy back P&O Ferries
  • BeavEx files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell assets
  • Call issued for repeal of European shipping antitrust regulation
  • Wan Hai declines option on four container vessels
  • Hong Kong warns exporters to mind end-use controls
  • CMA CGM to begin serving Port Tampa Bay in May
  • Executive Moves: NEXT and WFS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
  • Glencore sees crude trading slump 22% on backwardated oil market
    Mining and commodity giant Glencore saw its traded crude volumes slump by 22% last year to 2.59 million b/d after the futures oil price structure become less attractive for storing and trading oil.
  • FUTURES 5: Nigeria, Venezuela headlines steer oil complex higher
    NYMEX WTI and ICE Brent crude futures settled higher Wednesday as tension in Venezuela heated up and talk that Nigeria would join OPEC in curtailing output, sources said.
  • Japan's bunker fuel premium to remain supported by tight supply
    Tight supply at Japanese ports is expected to keep bunker fuel premiums supported the rest of this month.
  • Bad weather suspends Novorossiisk bunker operations: sources
    Bunker operations in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been suspended Wednesday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Member states, shipping, ports need to come on board to achieve GHG reduction: IMO
    The initial steps are likely to include strengthening the Energy Efficiency Design Index and the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plans for ships.
  • Singapore delivered/ex-wharf 380 CST bunker spread narrows on weak demand
    "Some sellers are clearing cargoes to make way for March arrivals," a bunker trader said.
  • Gas4Sea partners, Equinor sign LNG bunkering agreement ahead of IMO 2020
    Gas4Sea partners will supply LNG bunkers to Equinor's four crude shuttle tankers in Rotterdam.

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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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