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June 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate off 3.9pc to US$716/TEU, USWC off 2.4pc to $1,382/FEU
  • Shippers unwise to demand abolition of shipping alliances: Jensen
  • Ukraine's Chernomorsk dredging done by Chinese in less than 11 months
  • Port of Busan signs warehousing deal for multi-user Maasvlakte facility
  • 3D printing could have negative impact trade: Fitch Ratings
  • 'Deep water Quebec to eclipse shallow Montreal as Canada gateway'
  • Dimerco helps unnamed company to set up operations in Malaysia
  • Gallega opens new 325,000 square metre facility in Abu Dhabi
  • Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.1pc in May as economy shows mixed signals
  • American Airlines pilots appeal to Boeing for 737 Max simulator time
  • Most Asian carriers report cargo traffic declines for May
  • Amazon leases 15 planes to achieve a 70-aircraft fleet by 2021

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 23, 2019
  • Baltic Dry Index climbs to 1,239 points
  • High-level piracy meeting calls for urgent action to ensure seafarers' safety in Gulf of Guinea
  • Low demand growth expectations seen for container shipping in 2019
  • MSC bestowed with key global awards
  • MSC reaffirms commitment to secure vessels, safe & reliable delivery of customers' cargo
  • Tankers face much higher war risk insurance premia in Persian Gulf
  • Mumbai Port Trust celebrates International Yoga Day
  • Port of Antwerp focusing on augmenting capacity
  • Shipping Secretary expresses satisfaction on progress of projects at Paradip Port
  • E-commerce seen having significant impact on how companies will shape their transport strategies in future
  • Green Express Highways with logistics & industrial parks around them on the anvil
  • SEZ Board of Approval holds important stakeholders' consultation in Gandhidham
  • Warehouse space leasing grows by 77 pc year-on-year in 2018: Knight Frank Report
  • Exports growing despite challenges
  • US pips China to become India's largest trade partner, says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New engine-6-vehicle for operation across UK
  • Freight taking off in Madrid
  • Semitrailer for groupage traffic in Switzerland
  • Harder logistics invests in scanning technology
  • BVL elects five new board members
  • Matson builds its largest con-ro ship to date
  • B737-800BCF flying high over Paris and Europe
  • TIR corridor between Iran and Azerbaijan launched
  • Monica Normark to head biorefinery technology at Sekab
  • Bolloré Logistics finds a partner in Boustead Projects
  • First US carrier to use Skycell containers
  • Guyana: a new hot spot for business
  • More rail transports for building and recycling industries
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • US haulier deploys Globe Tracker's IoT devices
  • International Maritime Rescue Federation renews board
  • Linking Casablanca and Istanbul

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Asia-North Europe carriers announce rate hikes ahead of peak season
  • More inland terminals join Dutch NWCC cargo co-operation initiative to beat delays
  • JF Hillebrand boosts drinks transport network with acquisition of 3W Logistik
  • Digitisation and a shift in buying power is putting pressure on shipping rates
  • Aviation must make more effort to go greener - or like shipping, it will be made to
  • Please help The Loadstar team climb 24 peaks - it's in a good cause
  • Nike trainers wash up on beaches after containers go overboard in storm
  • Against the odds: Missing the point on drones
  • Analysis: the tempting of Taiwan - what to do with Wan Hai?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Desgagnés christens dual-fuel tanker duo
    Canada's Groupe Desgagnés yesterday held a double christening for two polar class dual fuel/LNG petroleum/chemical tankers, M/T Paul A. Desgagnés and M/T Rossi A. Desgagnés. The ceremony was held in front of
  • Oceanwide back at Brodosplit for second Polar 6 expedition ship
    Vlissingen, Netherlands, based Oceanwide Expeditions has placed an order with Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard for a sister to its Polar Class 6 expedition cruise ship Hondius, delivered earlier this year. To be named
  • Bulker operator cops plea in "magic pipe" case
    Lisbon, Portugal, based Portline Bulk International S.A .yesterday pleaded guilty in federal court in Charleston, South Carolina, to one count of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and one count
  • Cimco at work on 300 hp OXE Diesel outboard
    Ängelholm, Sweden, headquartered Cimco Marine AB is developing a 300 hp version of its OXE Diesel outboard,. The world's first diesel outboard to target the high power segment, the OXE Diesel has
  • Metal Shark gets $12.8 million mod to patrol boat contract
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark Boats, has been awarded a $12,818,790 contract modification to exercise options for the construction of Near Coastal Patrol Vessels in support of U.S. Southern Command partner

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Taking the next steps in digitalisation
    Why haven't smaller shipping companies enthusiastically embraced digitalisation? What should be done early to prepare for the digital transformation? A...
  • Iran downing US drone heightens tension in Gulf
    Tehran says the action sends a 'clear message' , adding the country does not want war but is 'ready for...
  • Carriers head to yards for ULC orders
    Mid-range carriers look to upsize their fleets to stay competitive
  • Weakness in soyabean trade returns
    The weakness in demand has led to softer panamax rates, according to analysts
  • Grieg Star shuffles senior managers
    Matt Duke takes over from current chief executive Camilla Grieg who leaves her post after 20 years
  • American Club clocks up $46m loss as combined ratio hits 116%
    'The market may be experiencing a transitional phase where club capabilities will become ever more important to members in the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LNG burning too bright?
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Middle East crude shipping costs surge on higher freight rates and insurance premiums | MSC loses 'low-risk' carrier status after...
  • The Interview: Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello
    Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello has been working in container shipping for more than 45 years. But while she may be thinking of...
  • CMHI Jiangsu slated to deliver first newbuild LNG vessel in July
    The tanker recently underwent three weeks of gas trials after receiving its first loading of LNG at Shanghai LNG's Wuhaogou...
  • Gail charters MOL carrier for US imports of LNG
    A MOL spokesperson says the vessel will be used to haul cargo from the Dominion Energy's Cove Point plant and...
  • LA may overturn port commissioners' vote automation permit
    The commissioner's vote came after several months' delay as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union sought to halt the implementation...
  • Kirby sues K Line following Houston ship channel crash
    Kirby's seeks to recover damages and cap future liabilities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Spot rates,volume declines leave trans-Pac carriers one option
  • Ex-WWL executive tapped as next AAPA chief
  • US truckload carriers see market shift, higher rates ahead
  • Supply chain software aimed at cutting retail waste
  • Montreal awaits operator input on new terminal

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Frustration and fallen comrades in New York
    The culling of US equity analysts may not be over as banks come to terms with years of losses and poor deal flow.
  • Middle East VLCC rates hike further with 18 reported fixtures
    VLCC owners manage to pass on higher insurance premiums to charterers as market activity resumes in full gear, but other sectors do not fare as well
  • Advantage Tankers' New York claim denied
    The judge rules Advantage's claims were not maritime claims and dismissed them
  • Turkish drillship's Cypriot mission angers EU
    Vessel launch stirs controversy in eastern Mediterranean.
  • Mjelde takes over from Pedersen as KG Jebsen CEO
    Geir Bruvik Mjelde has been appointed CEO of Norway's Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skisrederi (KG Jebsen). Mjelde is replacing Jan Pedersen, 67, who has been CEO of the family-owned company for almost 40 years. Mjelde, 51, was previously employed by Odfjell Tankers and Tailwind (Europe), and he was CEO of Utkilen - all Norwegian companies. For the last nine years, he has been with KG Jebsen as head o
  • Seastar confirms bulker sale but at higher price
    Greek shipowner Seastar has confirmed that it has sold a supramax bulker but at a higher price than market reports. Company director Lila Demenega of Seastar said the 52,000-dwt bulker Hector (built 2002). achieved a price of $6.65m. TradeWinds reported yesterday that the company had sold the Kanashashi-built ship, but brokers had said the vessel went for $6m. The company has confirmed it was a
  • AqualisBraemar born as Kidwell becomes director
    UK shipbroker completes sale of three technical businesses to consultancy.
  • Seabury Maritime promotes duo and hires two more
    US investment bank beefs up shipping offering
  • Sverre Farstad back with new OSV venture
    Farstad family brings together former executives to take over Ulstein PSV and put the "bad years" behind it
  • Four more crew charged in MSC Gayane drugs bust
    Four more seafarers have been charged following the seizure of cocaine worth more than $1bn on an MSC boxship in Philadelphia. Crewmen Ivan Durasevic and Fonofaavae Tiasaga were charged with smuggling by US authorities earlier in the week. The Philadelphia Inquirer cited sources as saying the latest quartet to be charged are Bosco Markovic, 37; Alekandar Kavaja, 25; Nenad Ilic, 39; and
  • Hurtigruten posts sharp jump in profits
    Hurtigruten has reported one of its best annual results, logging a pre-tax profit of NOK 54m ($6.3m) in 2018 against a NOK 507m loss a year earlier. The company, which delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2015, reported revenue of NOK 5.4bn last year, up from NOK 4.9bn in 2017. The privately owned Norwegian cruise and ferry company earns money both on subsidised coastal operations, carrying
  • Camilla Grieg stepping down at Grieg Star after 20 years
    Former Odfjell IT man Matt Duke taking over as co-owning Grieg sisters look to the future.
  • Abandoned K Line car carrier under tow
    A car carrier abandoned by crew off the Philippines following a fire is now under tow. The 6,400-ceu Diamond Highway (built 2004) was off Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea at the time of the blaze, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Monday. Charterer K Line of Japan confirmed all crew members disembarked the vessel and were unharmed. "According to the shipowner, the vessel is currently unde
  • Hermitage tipped for profit jump as it raises $5m
    US OSV player Hermitage Offshore Services has added another $5m in funds as its profit was tipped to jump. The former Nordic American Offshore, which was taken over by the Scorpio group, sold an additional 1.42m common shares under its previously announced equity line for $3.5 each, it said. Newly-named Hermitage Offshore starts in the red Nordic American Offshore asks for new name A total of
  • Braemar's James Gundy gets stock worth $0.46m
    Braemar ACM chief executive James Gundy has been awarded stock worth £363,000 ($460,000) as an annual bonus. Braemar Shipping Services shares jump following strong shipbroking performance Braemar Shipping Services said he will receive 194,000 ordinary shares under its deferred bonus plan for the 2018/19 financial year. The stock is part of his bonus and vests after three years. Braemar's share
  • Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks
    Restructuring OSV giant Solstad Offshore has gained more time to seal a refinancing deal with creditors. The company, backed by John Fredriksen and Kjell Inge Rokke, has extended a debt payment suspension and deferral agreement to 31 October, from 20 June previously. Solstad still eyeing financial restructuring amid balance sheet pressure Solstad Offshore offloads elderly supply ship The compa
  • Klaveness happy to wait as it tweaks Cleanbu deliveries and specs
    Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has postponed delivery of its second and third Cleanbu ships to allow for efficiency modifications. The company had also put back the handover of the first, the 82,000-dwt Baru (built 2019), as it sought to optimise deployment. Klaveness Combination Carriers ship attracts 200% rate premium Klaveness adds four more options to Cleanbu series CEO Enge
  • Container shipping shifts from M&A to vertical integration
    Rating agency Fitch says consolidation wave in container shipping is "approaching its end".
  • Iran shoots down US drone over Strait of Hormuz
    Incident took place close to where Front Altair and Kokuka Courageous were targeted.
  • Winson sells aframax for $1.6m profit after less than 18 months
    Hong Kong's Winson Group is pocketing a gain on the sale of an aframax tanker that it bought less than 18 months ago. US and European brokers said the 105,500-dwt Ever Rich No 18 (built 2003) has been sold to an undisclosed buyer for $14.3m. Winson Oil tied to purchase of VLCC Winson paid only $12.7m for the ship in February 2018, buying it as Maersk Privilege from Maersk Tankers. The Sumit
  • Shanghai Gentco Logistics hires key executive from rival
    Former Sinochem International Logistics hires back general manager of a competitor that lured her away nine years ago

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • Port of LA commission upholds APM Terminal permit
    The commission voted 3-2 Thursday to deny an ILWU appeal of a permit that allows APM Terminals to test automated terminal equipment at Pier 400.
  • MSC Gayane cocaine seizure largest in CBP history
    Six crew members have been arrested on federal charges and face possible life sentences after about 17.5 tons of cocaine were found on the ship in Philadelphia.
  • US work on USMCA encourages Mexican ambassador
    State-to-state dispute settlement issue potentially could be solved through an exchange of letters, says executive of Mexican business association.
  • Former WWL CEO picked to lead AAPA
    Chris Connor will succeed Kurt Nagle, the American Association of Port Authorities' president and CEO since 1995.
  • Hiring of CBP officers significantly increases
    Hiring bonuses help attract officers in hard-to-fill locations, senior official says.
  • Witnesses: 'Double tax' hurts US short sea shipping
    The Harbor Maintenance Tax is a disincentive for short sea shipping because it is imposed at both the port of entry and secondary port, a House subcommittee was told.
  • Bill heightens US export controls for Hong Kong
    Responding to Hong Kong's proposed extradition legislation, Congress aims to shut down the territory's transshipment channels to China and other sanctioned countries.
  • DFDS, Volvo collaborate on autonomous container truck
  • Manufacturer optimism dips in Q2
  • United first US carrier to lease SkyCell containers
  • USTR to open e-portal for China List 3 exclusion requests
  • DSV executives replacing Panalpina board
  • WISTA Norway presents Hammer with LeaderShip Award
  • Portuguese bulk carrier guilty of oil dumping

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 21, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Trump calls US drone attack a mistake by Iran, oil prices rise
    "This is a new wrinkle, a new fly in the ointment what happened, shooting down a drone," Trump said.
  • Cruise ship operator Carnival sees LNG as today's best low-CO2 marine fuel option
    "We invested in LNG because frankly it's the best, most widely available fuel today, which addresses all of the current regulations," Strang said.

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