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BRIEFS

February 25, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate drops 8.3pc to US$831/TEU, off 6.2pc to USWC CMA CGM rates from Asia to Mideast-Gulf up twice in March Scrubber lobby makes its case on cleanliness of scrubbed wash water Royal Navy moves east of Suez with carriers calling at Omani Port of Duqm Container carriers are in for a rough ride in 2019 as trade slows: BIMCO Rotterdam, Amsterdam to open shipping corridor for cost cutting barges Saudi Arabia ramps up prominence of King Abdullah Port as major hub Black Sea 2018 container volume growth up 8.7pc to 2.93 million TEU Upgraded Hapag-Lloyd credit rating by Moody's rises to B1 Shanghai and Ningbo team up to boost throughput to and from Yangtze Sydney's Port Botany volume up 4.7pc in 2018 to 2.65 million TEU Heathrow reflects on record passenger year, but cargo stays flat Qantas to recoup soaring fuel bill on strong travel demand Lufthansa Cargo adds new Boeing 777 freighter to Frankfurt Emirates to receive 14 A380s before Airbus ends production

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FEBRUARY 24, 2019
ANL to launch new Asia to Australia service: aax2 London P&I Club reports further growth in owned entry Moody's upgrades Hapag-Lloyd credit rating to B1 NYK considering business integration of three research & technical subsidiaries Sanjay Kumar Agarwal & Adarsh Hegde jointly launch "UCC Software" for Pipavav & Kandla Eyeing additional $ 1.5 bn trade, India to triple exports to Argentina India's oil imports from Iran fell by 45 pc in Jan. 'Coffee with Chairman' to motivate outstanding employees at Deendayal Port Chennai Port Trust launches pensioners' grievance portal Cochin Port in plans to construct new cruise terminal Govt extends tenure of Sanjay Bhatia as Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust JNPT-SEZ organises interactive seminar for investors National Logistics Policy to provide overall vision & direction to integrated development of logistics in the country: Prabhu Govt drives big bang reforms in oil & gas sector Global trade tensions causing trade weakness, says report

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The ferry contracts fiasco USA: Implementation of PTC system well on track Spark Global Logistics joins Cargo Connections Krummen Kerzers - happy with Haribo Scrubbers are the order of the day Hybrid HGV for silent overnight deliveries in Stockholm C.H. Robinson now present in Cologne Dematic testing new automation system 4,400 railcars to ship Alberta's crude oil Port of Gothenburg on a rising tide again "Curiosity of the Day" Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Romania Barcelona-Bettembourg ro-mo service launched Two appointees bolster WFS team Maskargo enhances shipment real-time visibility Maersk on the defensive Virgin Atlantic to launch Tel Aviv widebody service

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Flexport secures a billion dollars in new funds to help grow its global footprint Despite blanked voyages, carriers still can't fill Asia-Europe ships, hitting rates Q&A with Flexport's Ryan Petersen, the $1bn salesman Now shadow transport secretary demands answers on bid for Manston Airport B2B boost drives record year and soaring profits for Pilot Freight Services Africa may be the source of the tech-savvy next generation of GSAs Africa's greatest advantage is its youthful population; the youngest in the world, the continent boasts ... UAE partially lifts ban on Qatari shipping Neel Shah back on the board of directors at Tiaca Supply chain radar: Flexport aiming for a long-term Amazon-esque valuation

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Crowley christens second LNG fueled U.S.-flag ConRo Crowley Maritime Corp. today christened its second LNG fueled U.S.-flag ConRo ship MV Taíno at a ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Clara Crowley, daughter of Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley and Switch to ultra-low sulfur fuel played role in ferry grounding A report from the U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) indicates that the use of ultra low sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO) may have contributed to a December 2017 incident in which the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding christens Cameron Project LNG carrier In a ceremony held earlier today at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding christened the Marvel Crane, the first of two advanced 177,000 cu.m LNG carriers being built for Mitsui Sale and leaseback deal sees Grupo R take delivery of jack-up Singapore's Keppel FELS shipyard has delivered the first rig equipped with Keppel's proprietary RigCare digital solutions to Mexico's Grupo R. Delivery of the jack-up rig, the Cantarell IV, came after Grupo R VIDEO: Bilfinger reports rising orders for scrubbers Germany's Bilfinger Engineering & Technologies GmbH has booked scrubber contracts worth a total EUR 102 million (about $1.15 million) since it began transferring its power plant flue-gas desulfurization expertise to maritime applications Brunvoll to deliver propulsion systems for zero emissions, zero crew Yara Birkeland Molde, Norway, based Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group covering delivery of propulsion systems for Yara Birkeland, the world's first fully electric and autonomous containership. Brunvoll's delivery includes

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Lobby group launches counter offensive in scrubber skirmish Scrubber lobbying group the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 wants to defend the reputation of open-loop scrubbers and protect investors' interests StealthGas forms joint-venture for fleet growth The joint-venture vehicle aims to acquire small LPG carriers through the secondhand market UAE insists Qatar trade ban stands UAE Federal Transport Authority seeks to clarify its own email with a statement to state-run news agency London Club joins 2019 renewal round winners Gooch concurs with reports that the renewal round has been quiet NYK calls on male staff to do more housework and childcare Study shows Japanese women working more than 49 hours per week typically do nearly 25 hours of housework a week... Carnival unveils study on open-loop scrubber quality An analysis carried out on behalf of the cruise giant found its wash-water discharges showed a better-than-average performance against four... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the IEA is less concerned about 2020 Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Seaspan and HMM in exploratory talks about Long Beach terminal as buyers sought The protracted US government shutdown may delay the timetable for selling the most sophisticated container terminal in the US because... MISC warns of tough year ahead on production cuts and geopolitical risks Over the longer term, growth in tonne-miles driven by higher exports from the Atlantic region to Asia suggests a more... Daily Briefing Maersk outlook points to volatile year ahead \| The Interview: John Wobensmith \| Viewpoint: Hunting Stellar Daisy \| Contships buys seven... China's coal import restrictions might force a 3m-tonne drop in shipments Wood Mackenzie estimates China's seaborne metallurgical coal imports will fall by 3m tonnes in 2019 as a result of China's... ILWU keeps up fight against automation in Port of Los Angeles ILWU holds a rally to drum up support against automation and hints at escalating the issue to the political level The Interview: John Wobensmith John Wobensmith, who has been chief executive of US-based dry bulk company Genco since early 2017, says the shipping industry... Singapore terminal prepares to supply LNG bunker ships SLNG has modified an original plan for its terminal to accept much larger LNG carriers Adnoc to add over 25 vessels in fleet expansion spree The company has entered into a contract to supply 1m tonnes of LPG per year to China's Wanhua Petrochemical for... China Merchants Energy Shipping eyes $600m private placement Funds will be used to finance part of its existing orderbook and to install scrubbers on 10 of its VLCCs GTT launches digital excellence hub in Singapore The digital hub will be run by GTT's local subsidiaries Ascenz Solutions and GTT South East Asia and is in...

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Climbing US truck registrations bolster capacity LA terminal automation delayed, but not derailed Reefer sales provide clues to cold chain health Amazon's full impact on container shipping emerging Detention-demurrage mitigation demand rises

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Seafarers in Marguerita case given whistleblower awards Over objections from the US government, the three seafarers who documented and exposed illegal discharge from an MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport ship in 2017 will receive whistleblower awards. Jaroslav Hornof, the Czech third engineer aboard the 27,700-dwt Marguerita (built 2016), was given $225,000 this week after documenting and reporting a scheme to bypass pollution preventio IMO calls for more studies on scrubber discharge Subcommittee recommends 'review of relevant scientific literature' on effluent from the IMO 2020 devices. Drewry sees dry stock prices 'attractive' after selloff 'Uncertainty' in global markets fed slump in the embattled sector, says analyst James Harley. Mackay defends defensive dividend play as Teekay Tankers sets for stronger rates New York-listed owner explains why return to profit was not followed by a resumption in shareholder payouts. Switch to low-sulphur fuel contributed to UK ferry grounding Engine systems were degraded and ultimately failed due to a change to ECA-compliant fuel Dutch owners, yards team up to study methanol shipping Dutch shipowners and yards are teaming up to develop methanol shipping. Boskalis, Van Oord and Wagenborg Shipping have formed Green Maritime Methanol (GMM) to work with shipbuilders Damen Shipyards, Feadship and Royal IHC to study the feasibility of the green fuel. Engine makers Pon Power and Wartsila are also involved, together with their trade association VIV, and the Dutch navy. Specialised Stakeholders push for repeal of EU liner antitrust laws Shippers and port industries on a collision course with lines over pending review of European consortia legislation Has Hansson met his banking match in Texas maverick Beal? Herbjorn Hansson is a quirky Norwegian known for doing things his way. Quarterly earnings calls - very rarely. Open letters to his shareholders - frequently. He built an investor base through relentless courtship of retail investors, appearances on a CNBC television investment show and slavish devotion to a shareholder dividend: he'll pay it even when Nordic American Tankers is not turning a pro China Merchants plans $610m equity raise to fund scrubbers and new ships Tanker owner will used the proceeds for new VLCCs, valemaxes, ro-ro orders, scrubber installations and debt repayments. Repsol to fuel Brittany Ferries' LNG ro-pax Spanish major Repsol has signed a deal to supply LNG as fuel for Brittany Ferries' new ro-pax. The contract will see the company provide long-term supply of gas and key shoreside infrastructure to the 42,400-gt Salamanca, which is scheduled to enter service in 2022 from the Avic Weihai yard in China. Brittany agreed in 2018 to charter the newbuilding from Stena RoRo for 10 years. Brittany Ferri Kanfer Shipping teams with ADNOC on small-scale LNG Norway's Kanfer Shipping has signed a cooperation deal for small-scale LNG projects with ADNOC shipping arm ADNOC Logistics & Services. The two companies will "explore the small-scale LNG market," it said, including looking at transport, onshore and offshore storage, bunkering and other infrastructure. "The parties are currently jointly developing several projects," Kanfer said. It owns a desig Bernhard Schulte removes crews from disputed PDVSA tankers The Venezuelan oil company appears to have ceased payment of its invoices, leaving many maritime companies in the lurch worldwide. Scorpio Bulkers adds to leaseback tally to refinance kamsarmax Scorpio Bulkers has penned the latest in a line of sale-and-leaseback deals to refinance one of its vessels. Scorpio Bulkers confident in drybulk shipping demand New York-listed Scorpio says the 84,900-dwt SBI Samba (built 2015) has been sold and chartered back in a move which raises $6.9m in liquidity. In a statement to investors, Scorpio Bulkers said the ship sold for $21.4m and the bareboat Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" Greek lender Piraeus Bank is reportedly looking to offload a package of ship loans worth between EUR 500m and EUR 600m ($680m). Hedge funds are expected to move for the portfolio, known as Nemo, Reuters cited financial sources as saying. A source close to the deal said the book is made up of both non-performing and performing loans. A sale is expected to close in the second quarter. Piraeus Ban NYK salarymen urged to help with housework, childcare Male employees at Japanese owner NYK are being encouraged to be more proactive - in housework and childcare. The company held a "Papa-Mama" seminar on Thursday to boost the participation of men in the domestic arena. "As the number of working mothers has increased, the cooperation of partners is helpful for women to have fulfilling careers," NYK said. NYK gloomier on bulkers as it posts loss K JP Morgan chops rating on Teekay Tankers with no dividend in sight JP Morgan has downgraded shares in Teekay Tankers following its decision to avoid a dividend despite its first profitable quarter in almost two years. Teekay Tankers sits on dividend and inks additional leaseback deal Tanker stocks hardest hit as trade war fears resurface Analyst Noah Parquette dropped the New York-listed shipowner from neutral to underweight. He said the decision not to retur NCL profit rises as cruiseship bookings boom US operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has pushed up fourth-quarter earnings while enjoying a record start to this year. The company said net profit was $154.6m to 31 December, against $98.8m in 2017. Revenue increased 10.5% to $1.4bn, compared with $1.2bn the year before, as it added another ship to the fleet. Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale There was also a growth in t CLdN launches Rotterdam-Dublin RoRo service ahead of Brexit The new service will launch a month before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on 29 March Bilfinger scrubber orderbook hits $116m German industrial group Bilfinger has revealed a scrubber orderbook worth EUR 102m ($116m). It said its technology will be used on 70 vessels owned by national and international shipping companies from Germany and Greece. The group has also signed a deal with a shipyard in China. Tom Blades, CEO of Bilfinger: "There is huge potential for environmental technologies, especially in the maritime se DHT Holdings locks in VLCC for one year at higher rate DHT Holdings looks set for improved income from one of its VLCCs after locking the ship into a new one-year time contract. New York-listed DHT has chartered the 320,000-dwt DHT Lotus (built 2011) to NPI, European shipbrokers say. Scrubber sums hold strong despite bans, says DHT Holdings executive DHT Holdings back to profitability in fourth quarter Wellington takes a step back at DHT Holdings Shipping lending rises at HCB as provisions cut Newly privatised Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCB) has revealed an increase in shipping lending for 2018 as provisions were cut. The German bank, which changed its name from HSH Nordbank this month, said its maritime division added EUR 0.9bn ($1.02bn) in new loans, up from EUR 0.5bn in 2017. But it said: "The bank intentionally restricted its new commitments in light of the competitive pressure on m French owner orders tanker pair at Taizhou Kouan An unnamed French owner has contracted two new tankers at China's Taizhou Kouan yard. Brokers said the 9,150-dwt chemical and product carriers are due in November 2020 and February 2021. No price has been given for the order. The yard currently has 25 ships on its books. This includes two tankers for Stenersen of Norway, with the rest mostly bulkers for names like Schulte, Pacific Carriers a Dalian ports "ban" Australian coal imports Chinese customs authorities in Dalian have reportedly banned Australian coal imports as relations between the countries deteriorate. An unnamed official at Dalian Port Group told Reuters the terminal will also cap overall coal imports this year from any country to 12m tonnes. Dalian handled about 14m tonnes in 2018, half of which was from Australia, according to Orient Futures analyst Gu Meng. T Tax gain cuts loss for Dof as PSVs improve Norwegian OSV group Dof has posted a lower loss in the fourth quarter as it foresees slightly better markets in 2019. The net deficit was NOK 774m ($89.82m), down from NOK 853m in the same three months of 2017. Revenue was lower at NOK 1.7bn, against NOK 1.99bn the year before. Chevron extends Dof PSV timecharter Dof fixes out PSV pair as market heads 'in the right direction' But its bottom l The TW+ Quiz Twelve questions to test your knowledge of shipping over the last three months. UAE: Qatar embargo remains after "misinterpretation" The UAE has said a shipping embargo on Qatar remains after a port circular seemed to suggest an easing of the ban this week. The country said the information was "misinterpreted" and a clarification will be issued to ports, Bloomberg reported. Abu Dhabi Ports had issued a directive that removed any mention of banning cargo shipments to Qatar. But the Federal Transport Authority said the embargo HMM CEO CK Yoo stepping down Korean executive who oversaw restructuring says company's war on loss will continue without him from next month. Fewer impairments drive seven-fold jump in MISC profit Malaysian shipowner also boosted by improved operating performance at tanker and LNG arms. Queensland shipping faces more weather disruptions Australia's major coal exporting region set to suffer second cyclone in as many weeks SLNG modifies terminal to accommodate smaller LNG ships Move likely to make it easier to deliver gas as bunker fuel to ships in the port of Singapore Pioneer sees profits double on the back of improved markets Torben Janholt-led owner also offloads oldest bulker as part of fleet renewal strategy

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Mexico conceded on biologics, still wants USMCA activated Mexico's ambassador to the U.S. on Thursday discussed the prospects for advancement of USMCA-implementing legislation in her country as various analysts weighed in on the different variables that could impact entry into force. Flexport bulks up with $1 billion investment SoftBank's Vision Fund led the Series D round, which Flexport will use to improve technology, open offices and warehouses and hire employees with operational expertise. HMM says Yoo made 'his own decision' to quit But The Wall Street Journal is reporting the CEO had been under pressure for months to step down. Jacksonville deepening project could be done early JAXPORT leaders at the annual State of the Port address report work may be completed two years ahead of the original schedule. Matson's diversity helps lifts revenues China service, terminals and logistics outweigh ongoing competitive situation in Guam and lower southbound volume in Alaska. Mandatory TFTEA drawback switch starts Sunday Cement import draws $506,250 OFAC penalty NYK urges male employees to help out at home Port of Hueneme breaks ground on deepening project

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019
No-deal Brexit could knock Eur10/mt off EU CO2 price: Energy Aspects Aramco expands China downstream footprint with refinery and petchem deals 'Glory days' long past, Venezuela will struggle to recover lost oil production Lake Charles LNG export project eyes 2020 final investment decision External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Rotterdam bunker sales slip by 4.2% in 2018 Bosporus Strait's continued closure causes severe delays: suppliers Platts Marine Fuel 0.5% sees a surge in buying interest in MOC process External: Global Risk Management US' World Fuel Services sees 2018 bunker sales fall; marine segment profit rises WFS is well-positioned to meet supply challenges of fuel availability, quality and compatibility for IMO 2020, Kasbar said. Demand for 380 CST bunker fuel weak in North Asia, LSMGO remains firm "LSMGO volumes are around 800 mt/day for us while last year it was 500 mt/day," a Hong Kong-based trader said.

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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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