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BRIEFS

January 23, 2019

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Fourteen killed after two tankers catch fire in Kerch Strait China's economic growth slows to a three-decade low Trump boasts that trade deal with China 'could very well happen' Maersk nears deal to offload Hamburg Sud bulk/tanker unit Salvage operation still going on for overboard containers from MSC Zoe Singapore remains world's top transshipment port Buy up of Panalpina may turn into bidding war India's new air cargo policy seeks to create hubs by 2025 US government shutdown is yet to cripple air cargo, but delays could be looming Air Cargo Global's seafood freighter service between Oslo and Tianjin

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Dubai Customs Notice regarding sea export manifest submission Fresh focus on training emphasised, given increasing levels of technology & automation GAC India wins Chennai Logistics Leadership Award India & Denmark ink maritime agreement Seaborne trade of coal grew 3.7 pc last year Gadkari highlights Sagarmala progress in Andhra Pradesh IGTPL hosts maiden call of CONCOR's new coastal service JNPT, at 28th spot, is the only Indian port to be listed amongst the Top 30 container ports globally Korean shipyards expect LNG ship boom this year Network of multimodal logistics parks planned Vision for the National Air Cargo Policy Commerce Ministry invites suggestions on SEZ policy report

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Rapid freight railways New Effi Shunter 600 for Cepro Railrunner Europe slides into the doldrums New package delivery facility in Houston Promotion on two fronts at Kukla Aercaribe revives Ecuadorian airport Subic Port sets milestone in 2018 Eddie Stobart to extend UK rail offering Fewer missing links in supply chain Panalpina strengthens marketing and sales in Europe Transatlantic partners moving to new LHR premises 2018 good for port of Lubeck New train between Zeebrugge and northern France Panhard erects new logistics centre in Le Havre port "Curiosity of the Day" Greencarrier sets up shop in Tianjin Stability in western Med Belfast Container Terminal orders new RGTs

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Economic double-whammy and softening demand add to pressure on box carriers The pursuit of a single digital platform for shipping would be bad for all Smarter air freight operators showing more resilience as the market weakens Other carriers should copy Maersk and spot check containers, says TT Club Kontainers offers smaller forwarders the chance to compete online Vilhelm Mar Thorsteinsson heads management shake-up at Eimskip Amazon effect at Cincinnati continues to boost airport growth CMA CGM tied to $1.1bn order for 10 Chinese 15,000 teu newbuilds

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Wärtsilä to design and power advanced fishing vessel for Scottish owner Oman Shipping Company orders two VLCCs at DSME OSG exercises option to build second ATB barge at Gunderson VIDEO: 14 die in two ship fire as fuel transfer turns deadly

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Oman Shipping orders two VLCCs from DSME The state-owned company plans further investments in the oil and product tanker sectors as well as in the bulk and... Kerch Strait blast investigation shifts to sanctioned vessel operations UPDATE: The blaze reportedly spread following an explosion as a gas tanker was refuelling another ship, but reports suggest at... Star Bulk unveils ambitious performance incentive for employees If the scrubber-equipped fleet outperforms market by $120m-$300m, key executives could earn a 4m share bonanza, but the bulker owner... Win or lose in the bunker shake-up The focus will eventually shift to who will best adapt to changes, rather than who is falling through the cracks Supply overhang lingers over charter market With market ascendancy firmly with the charterers, a tendency for flexible and short-term fixtures remains a feature Samskip adds pre-Brexit peak surcharge Surcharge will be levied on UK shipments that exceed a customer's average weekly volumes put through Samskip's UK-bound services in... Nieswandt out as HSH combines operations Christian Nieswandt is credited with playing a poor hand well during his stint as shipping chief at the bank Strong rally expected in product tankers Analysts are bullish on the sector due to increased demand and a slowing orderbook Eagle Bulk secures $208m facility Gary Vogel-led dry bulk owner will use money to pay off subsidiary debt and help cover scrubber installations Jury out on benefits from Hong Kong port alliance The elephant in the room is the effect the arrangements will have on the lines BHP targets 250m tonnes iron ore output Average daily capesize earnings in the $13,000 to $15,000 range P&O reflags cross-Channel ferries in Cyprus ahead of Brexit P&O Ferries reflags six vessels from UK to Cyprus to maintain favourable tonnage tax arrangements post-Brexit Box carriers facing old challenges in new year Fuel costs, trade tensions and the ongoing debate over how much capacity is enough will dominate container shipping this year Daily Briefing Brightoil leaves investors in the dark \| Brightoil grappling with $250m creditor claims \| Maersk sells Hamburg Süd's bulk unit... CMES net profits expected to double for 2018 Net profits were forecast to increase 84%-104% from the year before to Yuan1.1bn ($162m)-Yuan1.2bn Kerch Strait blast: at least 10 dead, 10 missing Some reports claim the two tankers were engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer at the time of the explosion which has...

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Long tail of US chassis shortage snaps shippers New fees spark US truck turn cost debate Infographic: Is blockchain for shipping necessary? Software offers fast route to digitized freight data Q&A: US importers voice 2019 expectations E-commerce pushing US trucking to up its game

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Nordic American Offshore's board gets closer with Scorpio One of Nordic American Offshore's directors has stepped down, and his replacement is Scorpio-connected. Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings made after the close Tuesday, James Kelly, a class B director, will be replaced by Marianne Okland. Okland has sat on the board at Scorpio Tankers since 2013. She will chair the New York- BNY Mellon makes Scorpio Tankers share swoop just before New Year Bank of New York Mellon bought more than 9 million shares of Scorpio Tankers just before the New Year. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the bank upped its stake in the company from 16.2 million shares to 25.4 million on 31 December. Scorpio Tankers, Scorpio Bulkers take back $48m in stock The bank's ownership in the New York-listed tanker owner dropped from 5.23% to 4.97 Wells Fargo buying up Tidewater shares OSV owner is 'company to watch', according to Clarksons. Port of Fujairah joins open-loop scrubber ban UAE bunker port will require vessels to use 'compliant fuel' once IMO 2020 takes effect, according to notice from harbour master. Borup-led Norvic rejigs top jobs ahead of New York move Shift of management functions to the US aimed at being closer to business activities and commercial environment Ernst Russ chief executive and director step down Jens Mahnke and board member Ingo Kuhlmann are leaving the company OSG orders second tank barge at Gunderson Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is exercising its option to build a second 240,000-bbl tank barge for oil and chemicals at Gunderson Marine in Portland, Oregon. The Jones Act barge will be designed to be paired with one of OSG's existing modern tugs and will be delivered in the second half of 2020. Overseas Shipholding Group inks order at Gunderson Overseas Shipholding Group looks to long-ter Middle East-Japan VLGC earnings halve in January Weak cargo supply amid Opec product cut has plagued the VLGC market in the east-of-Suez trade, but the US sector remains firm. Standard Drilling fixes final PSV on term deal Norwegian owner SD Standard Drilling has fixed the last of its five large platform supply vessels (PSVs) on a period contract. It said the 4,100-dwt Standard Supporter (built 2009) has been booked by Repsol to work on one well for 100 days at rate levels "well above operating cost." All five ships are now fixed on term deals. SD expects these to bring in positive EBITDA after management costs. Stowaways 'threatened to kill' Grimaldi ro-ro crew Four stowaways have appeared in court on charges of attempting to hijack a Grimaldi ro-ro in the UK. The iron bar-wielding men from Nigeria smeared faeces on the walls of the bridge and threatened to kill the crew as they tried to take control of the vessel, previously named as the 5,720-lane-metre Grande Tema (built 2014), a court heard. The Thurrock Gazette reported the hearing as being told t Greece's Contships raids KG market for bargains Nikolas D Pateras firm buys pair of H Schepers feeder vessels Eagle Bulk eyes scrubber bill with $208m loan Nasdaq-listed owner Eagle Bulk Shipping has clinched new financing worth $208m. The loan commitment from a consortium of banks matures over five years, with interest at Libor plus 2.5%. Eagle Bulk Shipping linked to Lomar ultramax It includes a term loan equating to $153m and a revolving credit facility of $55m. The cash will refinance the existing debt of subsidiaries Eagle Bulk Ultraco and E Top Ships closes Chinese lease financing for tanker brace Top Ships has taken another stride in the financing of its newbuilding programme and closed a leaseback deal for two of its medium range tankers. Evangelos Pistiolis inks product tanker quartet at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Nasdaq-listed Top Ships says a $45.8m transaction involving the 50,000-dwt Eco California (built 2019) and the 50,000-dwt Nord Valiant (built 2016) has been finalized with a Chine Oman Shipping eyes bulker, boxship orders after DSME deal Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has said it will launch an ambitious fleet expansion into boxships after placing an order for two VLCCs at DSME in Korea. The shipowner is also considering increasing its bulker exposure with new yard contracts. CFO and acting CEO Michael Jorgensen said the new tankers are expected to be deployed in the spot market. The DSME ships will add to the expanding $2bn fleet Charterer moves to seize wheat aboard Vigorous The charterer of the detained Gourdomichalis brothers ship is moving to seize the more than 51 metric tonnes wheat on board, accusing its owners of breach of contract. Greek shipbroker Medmar filed suit last week in Oregon federal court, alleging subcharterers of the 52,500-dwt Vigorous' (built 2005) owe them $3.4m for breach of contract and want the cargo held until they pay up. The lawsuit targ Jefferies predicts multi-year upturn in product tankers The largest addition of refining capacity in four decades is generating excitement around the product tanker market. Jefferies says the IEA forecast for 2.6 million barrels per day of new capacity in 2019 is the most since the 1970s. Product tanker scrapping at highest level since 2012, says Scorpio "We believe a multi-year cyclical recovery in the refined products shipping market is on the hor Time running out for wheat on seized Gourdomichalis bulker The ship needs to get moving or load its $16m cargo onto another vessel - and that could take weeks CDB Leasing and China Navigation ink leaseback deal for two bulkers China Navigation (CNCo) has signed a sale and leaseback deal with CDB Leasing for two modern handysize bulkers. Shenzhen-based CDB Leasing is paying $19.5m each for the ships with a three-year bareboat charter back to CNCo, brokers said. Hamburg Sud sells bulker arm to China Navigation China Navigation flips modern bulker in asset-play transaction The two China-built ships are the 38,907-dwt Ammonia swings into frame as a potential future marine fuel MAN Energy Solutions is pressing ahead with developing an engine as a new grouping seeks funding - but the industry will need to be convinced New Singapore war risk contract wins support of region's major shipowners War risks clause devised by shipowners for shipowners provides wider cover than the Nordic plan and is being called a 'thoughtful modernisation of this type of insurance' Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs Clarksons Platou Securities is backing the OSV and rig sectors to pick up in 2019 as demand rises. "2019 should mark the third straight year of rising project sanctions and commitments of capital, which should contribute to rising demand for rigs and offshore vessels, we argue," it said. VesselsValue lowers OSV prices as it rejigs team "With demand heading up and supply growth moving negative f Holland Maas pays $3.5m for illegal scrap deal Second Dutch owner fined for demolishing vessel at beaching yard. JP Morgan flips third ultramax to continue bulker profit taking JP Morgan looks to have executed another successful asset play on the $1bn plus bulker fleet built up during the market trough. JP Morgan charts dry cargo market peak in 12 to 18 months Primed investors, exit strategies and open kimonos JP Morgan cashes in as GoodBulk redraws deal The company was an aggressive buyer of dry cargo tonnage through 2017, including a five ship ultramax deal with Gr Crewman dies as cargoship sinks off China A crewman has died in a reported cargoship sinking in the Taiwan Strait. The 98-metre ZhongXing689 sent out a distress signal early on Monday off Zhangzhou City in China. China's Fujian Maritime Safety Administration launched a rescue operation with ships and helicopters. Chinese media said 11 of 12 crew were saved, but one man was missing presumed dead. BHP ends Australian iron-ore bulker crewing The ITF union has criticised a decision by miner BHP to end Australian crewing on bulkers shipping iron ore from Port Hedland to China. A total of 80 domesitc seafarers will lose their jobs, ending more than 100 years of domestic seafarers servicing BHP and BlueScope steelworks. Overseas crews will be brought in. The two vessels involved are the 180,000-dwt Mariloula (built 2008) and the 170,00 Hornbeck lowers debt-for-new-loans offer Hornbeck Offshore is lowering the cap on its debt swap offer. The New York-listed, Louisiana-based offshore player announced Tuesday that the tender cap has been dropped from $200m to $185m on its offer to trade its 5.875% bonds coming due next year for term loans expiring in 2025 with a 9.5% interest rate. Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon The company has said in the early peri UK flag blow as P&O reflags fleet ahead of Brexit The UK register took a hit from Brexit on Tuesday as P&O Ferries said it was reflagging the rest of its cross-Channel fleet to Cyprus. A company spokesman told Cypriot state-run news agency CNA the ships involved are the 30,600-gt Pride of Canterbury (built 1991) and Pride of Kent (built 1992), the 28,100-gt Pride of Burgundy (built 1993) and the 23,000-gt European Seaway (built 1991). It initia Alfa Laval defends its scrubbers as hybrid-ready UBS says Swedish manufacturer could take a hit as more countries restrict the use of open-loop systems Songa Container boosts fleet with under-the-radar deals Arne Blystad's asset-play project Songa Container has acquired a number of vessels in under-the-radar deals and retains an appetite for further expansion. The Oslo-based outfit, which has built a fleet with capacity of 4,957 teu, was set up in 2017. In February last year, its fleet had grown from four to nine units, TradeWinds reported. Atlantica and Songa plump for asset plays Songa quietly li Star Bulk lines up $42m incentives for bosses Star Bulk Carrier's shares have taken a tumble after the Petros Pappas-led company reveals a stock incentive plan for company executives. The Nasdaq-listed owner said up to 4 million shares will be on offer depending on performance. Following the morning announcement, the company's shares have fallen 12.4% to $9.15, taking $5.1m off a deal that hours before was worth $41.7m. "The underperforman Iran to rival Fujairah with new bunker terminal Iran is to start bunkering operations on Qeshm island in February in a bid to rival the UAE's Fujairah as a supply hub. Container line IRISL's managing director Mohammad Saeedi told the Tasnim news agency that the 52,000-tonne capacity terminal will give Iran access to traffic on one of the world's biggest shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran woes may be tankers' gain Iranian ships will Palumbos sentenced to six years in jail over waste dumping Palumbo Group boss Antonio Palumbo and his son Raffaele have been sentenced to six years in prison in a waste dumping case. The verdict was handed down by a court in Messina and relates to offences in Sicily, the Time of Malta reported. The shipbuilders and five other men were found guilty of facilitating illegal dumping between 2011 and 2013, which they deny. Palumbo takes control of Viktor Le BSC plots orders for 26 more tankers and bulkers Tender for first six vessels already approved as government plans big fleet expansion for national owner. BHP quarterly iron ore output hit by train derailment But Aussie mining giant confirms that its production guidance for 2018-2019 remains on track. Indonesian government coal policies cloud export outlook But Klaveness executives forecast "healthy volumes" over the short to medium term. Thailand's PTT eyes Singapore LNG trading desk Move said to be part of plan to increase imports due to falling domestic production levels. New auction scheduled for EMAS anchor-handler High Court of Singapore makes second attempt to offload arrested Lewek Penguin Formosa Plastics continues vessel selling spree in fleet renewal plan Taiwanese owner is seeking buyers for two LR1 product tankers after selling three LR1s, two MRs and three feeder boxships

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Maritime transport exclusion among U.S.-U.K. FTA requests Commenters recently submitted their requests for provisions in a potential U.S.-United Kingdom free trade agreement. CMA CGM and OOCL reportedly ordering containerships More than 1 million TEUs will be delivered in 2019 and 2020, according to forecasts. Commentary: Electric trucks still aren't catching on Many in the industry remain devoted to improving output of quality returns found in diesel. Commentary: Germany's GDP growth slows down BlueWater Reporting monitors the country's trade trends with North America and Asia. CBP puts brake on in-bond changes enforcement Port Canaveral takes delivery of mobile harbor crane Oakland reports more ships than ever plugging into grid Wilmington marks first export shipment of Ford vehicles Executive Moves: Transplace and LSO

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JANUARY 22, 2019
Fuel oil's strength over naphtha set to persist until 2020 Crude finishes lower as market digests weaker economic growth data EU parliament panel signs off 37.5% CO2 cut from new cars by 2030 External: Global Risk Management Singapore Feb 180CST/380CST HSFO swap drops to near 10-year low on ample 180CST supply Sluggish demand for 180 CST HSFO coupled with ample of supply of low viscosity and low density material have led to narrowing spreads, sources said. US middle distillate deliveries to Europe below 1 million mt in Jan: cFlow Diesel shipments to the Mediterranean from the US were relatively low, keeping supply in the West Mediterranean tight. IMF cuts 2019, 2020 oil price forecasts on global demand concerns Further out, the IMF predicted oil prices would also average just below $60/b in 2020, down from $66/ b in its previous report.

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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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