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April 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Kuehne + Nagel Q1 profit off 1.6pc to US$177 million, sales rise 7.7pc
  • Dredgers give 12,000-TEUers place to dock in North Carolina
  • American and Chinese officials resume trade talks April 30 in Beijing
  • China Cosco's third 21,000-TEU vessel to join company fleet in May
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine's boss hopes to get on with 2M partners
  • CSA scrubber lobby finds friendly welcome in South African waters
  • CP quarterly profit up 0.5pc to US$403.7 million as sales rise 6pc
  • Economists assess four major threats to San Pedro Bay fortunes
  • Zencargo raises US$20 million to start supply chain analytics group
  • Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard awards LNG tank order for 15,000-TEUer
  • Nautical Institute holds Singapore Conference May 15 to gauge future
  • US cargo airlines challenge legacy carriers over 'threat to Open Skies'
  • Digitisation does not mean a race to the bottom, says analyst
  • Bangkok wins approval from government to build third runway

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • 'CMA CGM eSolutions' digital ecosystem launched
  • ABS teams with industry leaders to improve container vessel safety
  • Bahri's Q1 2019 net profit surges 46 pc
  • FFFAI's 10th EC meeting focuses on the future of Customs broking
  • GAC named Breakbulk Operator of the Year
  • No room for complacency in preventing bulk carrier casualties, says report
  • UK govt decision to extend deadline for Customs training funding applications welcomed
  • COSCO Shipping Ports posts higher revenue & throughput in Q1
  • Mandatory requirements for imports into Iraq

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Super lorry saves up to 40% of CO2
  • BLG Logistics grows faster than expected
  • Kick-off for new CSX-served intermodal facility
  • Ralpin appoints Ludwig Naef as managing director
  • History of Hamburg Süd on display
  • Nordisk pallets fitted with Unilode's digital ULD solution
  • Michaël Koundri named CEO of Gefco Lorry & Transport
  • Flash Europe takes over Speed Pack
  • Middle Eastern carrier takes another digital step
  • Australian hydroxide plant needs new equipment
  • Train to shift up to 70 lorries off the road
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New representative at Hamburg's Chinese liaison office
  • New grain storage at the Port of Liverpool
  • Georgia Central Railway to serve new plastic facility
  • SOL and Wallenius create special fleet
  • Moscow pushes Chinese connections forward

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Carriers hit by rising charter rates as shipowners cash in on demand for tonnage
  • Digitisation finally taking off as air cargo carriers develop online distribution
  • Panalpina expands perishables footprint in Latin America with CargoMaster buy
  • Ocean freight the star performer in Q1 as K+N starts 2019 in bullish mood
  • US rail freight operators capitalise on truck driver shortage to win new business
  • Opportunity knocks for UK maritime sector
  • The macro view: Brexit, Lexit and how different scenarios will affect the British supply chain
  • Supply chain radar: Now Kuehne + Nagel has a tiny little problem that M&A can solve
  • Under the radar: Panalpina staff on the move? And the winner is a minnow...
  • Supply chain radar: UPS disappoints - is the integrated logistics model broken?

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Five Somali pirates detained after attacks on fishing vessels
    If you thought that Somali pirates were a thing of the past, think again. Early Tuesday April 23, EU NAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta successfully responded to a piracy incident that had developed
  • Wallem puts ops on the cloud with off-the-shelf solution
    The Wallem Group has chosen a commercial, off the shelf, cloud based solution from Norway's BASS Software to manage its entire fleet. Wallem will use the BASSnet fleet management solution for maintenance,
  • DFDS invests in biofuel start-up
    One of the world's largest freight and passenger ferry operators, DFDS, has invested in biofuel developer start-up company MASH Energy ApS. MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral
  • Maersk Supply wins major FPSO mooring contract
    Maersk Supply Service has been contracted to deliver an integrated FPSO mooring installation and replacement solution for an American oil major in the Gulf of Guinea. Its responsibilities will include engineering, procurement
  • INTERCARGO slams flag state delays on accident investigation reports
    INTERCARGO (the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners) is warning that there is no room for complacency, even though there has been no reported loss of a bulk carrier in 2018. It
  • Pilot project uses artificial intelligence to detect corrosion levels
    ABS, Google Cloud and software development specialist SoftServe have completed a pilot project applying artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect levels of corrosion and coating breakdown on ships and offshore structures. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Concordia Maritime chief convinced of tanker market strength
    Concordia Maritime expects that the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which next meets in June, will announce an increase...
  • Trump said to be considering Jones Act waiver
    Reported talks signal a decision soon on allowing foreign-flagged vessels to ship US LNG domestically
  • Ferry capsizes off West Africa
    The ferry, which was carrying 60 people, capsized while travelling between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe off the coast...
  • Wärtsilä orders increase, although profits are still under pressure
    Strong growth in equipment orders saw Wärtsilä's Marine Business post improved results for the first quarter of 2019 and slowly...
  • GasLog Partners eyes strengthening of LNG market
    Longer-term outlook for LNG shipping 'continued to strengthen' in the first quarter, says gas carrier owner
  • US shippers still suffering intermodal blockages
    Rising fuel costs, driver shortages and rising demand have prompted carriers to warn of premium prices for inland US haulage
  • K+N boosted by sea freight business
    Double-digit volume increase of Asian exports to North America and Europe boost sea freight revenues
  • Dalian Port scraps $490m expansion projects to pay debt
    Move comes as the port has been experiencing an industry slowdown in recent years as China's economy decelerates
  • Pirates target Singapore Strait traffic
    Two barges had their cargoes of scrap metal pilfered while the other two escaped unscathed
  • ABS leads joint venture to tackle dangerous cargo
    Class society and safety group join forces in effort to reduce incidence of fires from dangerous goods stored on container...
  • CMA CGM launches digital ecosystem for container bookings
    Priority boarding and secure slots on offer to encourage customers towards online services
  • Cosco Shipping Ports names Zhang as chairman
    Move appears to be part of the management restructuring being carried out within China's shipping conglomerates
  • MPC secures funding for expansion
    Fast-growing feedership owner lines up $40m, three-year revolving credit agreement
  • LNG capacity expecting approval hits new high
    The US is leading the pack with the largest new LNG capacity due to be sanctioned this year, while Qatar...
  • Daily Briefing
    Idle boxship fleet falls as scrubber installations increase | Container freight rates tracking 10% ahead of last year | Who...
  • Wallem Ship Management appoints managing director
    Mr Aune brings a wide range of technical, compliance, regulatory and operational experience to the new role
  • Port of Tacoma welcomes new executive director
    John Wolfe remains chief executive of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, while Eric Johnson assumes control of business exclusive to the...
  • Russia starts new plant to supply LNG bunker
    Novatek plant is looking to supply LNG as bunker and motor fuel as well as small-scale wholesale LNG sales to...
  • Indonesia to receive first US crude import in June
    Once an Opec member, the Southeast Asian nation has become a net importer of crude as its domestic output has...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Big US truckload operators drive profits despite slowing volume
  • New plants put Savannah on track to double resin exports
  • CMA CGM enters instant quoting fray
  • Global container growth forecast to rebound
  • K+N throws down guaranteed transit gauntlet
  • Trucker strike threat stokes Brazil shipper fears

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Exmar in the red for first quarter
    Exmar ended the first quarter in the red thanks to dips in its LNG business and slightly lower LPG carrier rates. The Belgian gas player reported an $11.4m loss for the first three months of 2019, a considerable decline from the $21.4m profit made over the same period last year. Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard In LNG, the Ebit earned by the segment drop
  • Barron named CEO of Minerva Bunkering
    Tyler Baron will take the reins at Minerva Bunkering, rising to chief executive three weeks after the former Aegean Marine Petroleum Network emerged from bankruptcy. "Given Tyler's history with and dedication to the company, as well as his breadth of experience in financial markets and capital allocation, he is the ideal candidate to lead Minerva Bunkering," said Magid Shenouda, global head of tr
  • GasLog Partners refinances ships as it posts first quarter profit
    GasLog Partners has cut a deal to refinance a third of its ships at the same time as ringing up a first quarter profit. The New York-traded company has entered into a $450m credit agreement with Credit Suisse, Nordea Bank, filial i Norge and the Singaporean branch of Iyo Bank to refinance five of its ships. The deal saw the 155,000-cbm GasLog Shanghai, GasLog Santiago and GasLog Sydney (all bui
  • Matson stock takes biggest drop of 2019
    US boxship player's shares fall almost 5% at open before trending upwards.
  • Chile hands out final ruling in car carrier collusion case
    Six car carrier companies who had faced fines of $75m over anti-competitive business practices in Chile have seen the final figure come in at a much lower level, with some escaping any sanction. The Chilean competition court has fined two of the companies a total of $9.1m and has exempted or acquitted others. The operators had been accused of taking part in a customer allocation scheme in which
  • Epic Gas eyes $60m share issue with backing from BW Group
    The share issue will bring BW Group's long-targeted takeover of Epic ever nearer.
  • Oman Shipping moves ahead with big box-sector ambitions
    Group aims to become a major regional liner force
  • Lessors worry over Bunge deal on ICBC kamsarmaxes
    Chinese leasing houses are feeling pressure on time charter rates after US dry bulk charterer strikes favourable index-linked terms on newbuild quartet
  • Sun Enterprises ends 16-year hiatus in MR newbuildings
    Sun's move for two MR tankers - its first order since 2003 - at HMD is seen as an attempt to renew its fleet
  • Thoresen Shipping linked to purchase of modern bulker
    Thoresen Shipping, the subsidiary of Bangkok-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies, is said to be purchasing its newest vessel to date. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the company has paid $18.5m for the 63,000-dwt bulker Western Santos (built 2014). The Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry-built vessel, which has been controlled by Japan's Nisshin Shipping since 2014, passed special survey as lat
  • Chief executive Jens Ismar exits Western Bulk Carriers
    Jens Ismar is departing as chief executive of Western Bulk Carriers after more than a decade with the Christen Sveaas-led company. Talk of Ismar's potential exit began circulating in the market earlier today and was confirmed by the Oslo over the counter quoted company this afternoon. Ismar will be replaced by Umoe Group executive Hans Aasnaes on 1 July. Speaking to TradeWinds this evening Isma
  • Korea Line Corp sells capesize bulker for scrap
    Korea Line Corp has reportedly sold a capesize vessel for scrap at a time South Korean owners are play a leading role in selling large bulkers for demolition. Market sources said the Seoul-based shipowner has sold the 149,000-dwt Bluebell (built 1996) as is in South Korea for $432 per ldt or $7.7m. Braemar ACM: Capesize and VLOC scrapping surge takes 2019 tally past last year's total Berge Bul
  • Trade groups give Trump's Jones Act waiver idea thumbs down
    News that President Donald Trump was considering a Jones Act waiver for LNG carriers headed to certain US ports was not met with enthusiasm from shipping industry lobbying groups. "We're concerned that it's wasting the White House's time," said Fair Kim, policy director at the Washington DC-based American Maritime Congress. "We in the industry, we read this and we kind of roll our eyes. We know
  • Drugs smuggled on to MSC Carlotta again
    Drugs have been smuggled on to an MSC boxship for the second time in two months. La Republica reported that more than 2 tonnes of cocaine were seized from the 11,568-teu MSC Carlotta (built 2017) in Callao, Peru, this week. More than 50 suitcases full of "bricks" of the drug were found, the report said. They were destined for Panama. The captain of the ship, a citizen of Montenegro, is acting a
  • EU Navfor arrests five Somali pirates after capturing mothership
    An EU Navfor warship has seized five Somali pirates after tracking down a mothership. The raid took place on 23 April after its flagship ESPS Navarra had responded to a piracy incident that unfolded over the previous four days. It began on 19 April, when five suspected pirates captured a Yemeni dhow off the coast of Somalia. Six seafarers kidnapped from anchored tanker They navigated along the
  • Seanergy Maritime eyes equity raise
    Stamatis Tsantanis-led bulker player hopes to sell almost 3.7 million shares to pay off some debt.
  • JP Morgan welcomes VLCC order slowdown after 'scary' start to 2019
    JP Morgan has welcomed a slowdown in VLCC orders after a scary start to the year - but analyst Noah Parquette warns price dynamics could tempt further contracting. Hyundai Heavy beefs up 2019 VLCC order tally Oman Shipping confirms VLCC order Form and identity of new South Korean shipbuilding giant taking shape A surge in January saw 10 new VLCCs added to the orderbook, just one shy of the tot
  • CroisiEurope sets sights on expedition cruise sector
    French river cruise specialist CroisiEurope is planning a move into the deepsea expedition cruise market, possibly using a vessel from the fleet of Miami-based SunStone Ships. According to French travel media this week, the company wants to take on the 5,200-gt Silver Discoverer (built 1989) after the ship completes its long-term charter to Silversea Cruises later this year. Silversea Cruises ch
  • Gabon launches ship register in UAE
    The West African nation of Gabon has launched a ship register in the UAE. It has teamed up with Ajman-based Intershipping Services to set up the International Ship Registry of Gabon. A deal was signed last September to set up the register. Gulf Today cited Justin Ndoundangoye, Gabon's transport minister, as saying: "It is no doubt that this opportunity allows Intershipping Services to manage an
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as market tipping point approaches
    Okeanis Eco Tankers remains confident of a tanker market upturn, setting out guidance for its spot exposure in 2020 and potential dividend payments. Alafouzos family hands Okeanis Eco Tankers options for fresh suezmaxes at Hyundai Heavy Industries Kyklades Maritime orders suezmax tankers worth up to $260m at Hyundai Heavy Industries Okeanis Eco Tankers shows confidence with 2019 VLCC supply gro
  • Marshall Islands urged to act on Stellar Daisy loophole
    Accident report suggests flag state should make recommendations to the IMO as structural weakness of VLOC conversions is revealed
  • JJ Ugland Group prepares to offload its oldest bulker
    Norway's JJ Ugland group is in the process of selling its oldest ship, an 18-year-old supramax bulker. Brokers in the US said the 52,000-dwt Fermita (built 2001) has been sold for $6m to $6.5m. Ugland moves to arrest Petrakis ship after Gulf of Mexico crash Equinor extends charter of JJ Ugland shuttle tanker Oystein Beisland, CEO of privately owned JJ Ugland, declined to confirm a sales deal
  • DFDS buys into biofuel start-up MASH Energy
    Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has become co-owner of biofuel start-up MASH Energy. It has invested DKK 10m ($1.5m) in the Danish company, which uses agricultural waste to produce the fuel. Hurtigruten picks Hoglund for biofuel systems Vitol, GoodFuels step up biofuel drive "The plan is to work towards testing the fuel on a DFDS vessel," the shipowner said. "DFDS will hopefully in due time be using
  • Concordia Maritime clocks up profit as tanker market positions for cyclical takeoff
    Concordia Maritime slipped back into the black in the first quarter at what chief executive Kim Ullman believes is the start of the "next major upturn in tanker shipping". Concordia Maritime: tanker market upswing 'structural' not 'seasonal' Concordia Maritime sells suezmax stake Stena-backed Concordia booked a profit of SEK 1.7m ($177,650) in the opening three months of 2019, flipping from a l
  • Lloyd & Partners sees hardening marine insurance market
    Lloyd's profit drive and capacity cuts should begin to have an effect on underwriting discipline, says broker
  • Greek authorities deregister trio of Zolotas companies
    Licences withdrawn from NewLead subsidiaries for failing to provide filings on their activities
  • Chinese buy into Novatek's new Arctic LNG 2 project
    Russian producer Novatek has announced two new Chinese investors for its Arctic LNG 2 project. CNOOC has bought a 10% stake in the big new programme, while China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company (CNODC) will also acquire 10%. CNODC is a unit of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Novatek starts shipping from new small-scale LNG plant Rosneft confirms deal for p
  • Maersk Supply Service makes good on diversification push with Gulf of Guinea contract
    New contract will comprise integrated marine services, as well as offshore support vessel work.
  • Roger Holm: new scrubber orders will miss 2020 deadline
    Wartsila has warned that new retrofitting orders for scrubbers will now miss the IMO's 2020 deadline. Roger Holm, the Finnish technology company's marine solutions president, said: "We are still seeing good activity, but if you haven't ordered now you are not going to get them for 1 January, so new orders will be delivered into the new regulations. Wartsila, Samsung team up on LNG carrier, shutt
  • Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast
    Two shipyard workers have been injured in a tanker explosion in Indonesia. The blast occurred on the 7,900-dwt Success Energy XXXII (built 1996) in Sungai Raya on Wednesday, the Kumparan website said. Welding work was taking place at the time, the report said. The two men suffered serious burns. Police are investigating the incident. The ship is listed as operated by Sukses Osean Khatulistiwa
  • Pan Ocean fails to kick out Chinese tanker fraud case
    South Korean owner Pan Ocean has failed in a bid to halt legal proceedings in Singapore in a protracted wrangle over alleged oil smuggling. Christopher Hancock QC, sitting as a UK high court judge, ruled there was no exclusive jurisdiction clause (ECJ) in favour of the English courts in the tanker case. And he rejected an anti-suit injunction (ASI) application by Pan Ocean to prevent the multi-m
  • Boxship buyers show interest in 'zombie' panamax sector
    German buyers acquiring containerships in a segment that refuses to die
  • MPCC adds $40m for more boxship buys
    Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has added more firepower in its continuing quest for boxship tonnage. A $40m three-year revolving credit facility is being provided by CIT Group at "attractive terms", it said. The money may be used towards investments, vessel upgrades or general corporate purposes, it added. CEO Constantin Baack said: "We are very satisfied with the cooperation demonstrat
  • Exmar set to finalise VLGC newbuilding order at China's Jiangnan Shipyard
    Company's newbuilds at Chinese yard will be bigger than the ships it initially ordered at cash-strapped HHIC-Phil
  • CJC director Ian Short heads back to London
    Shipping law firm CJC's director Ian Short has moved back to London after founding its Singapore office five years ago. The company said his role remains unchanged and he will continue to work closely with the Singapore team on Asia-related cases. But he will also be "well-placed to develop working relationships with clients throughout Europe and elsewhere," it added. Short said CJC's commitmen
  • Korea providing more cash for domestic shipyards
    South Korea is to provide more cash to support its shipbuilding sector. The industry ministry said on Wednesday it would spend KRW 70bn ($61m) to support shipyards, according to the Yonhap news agency. The new money will be earmarked for developing eco-vessels like those powered by LNG. It follows measures announced in November to create a KRW 1.7 trillion fund to support yards and to invest KR
  • GTT faces growing threat from Korean LNG containment systems
    Recent LR approval for DSME's Solidus system may prompt owners to go Korean, says analyst.
  • PUM products tanker heads for the beach
    Indonesian-owned Kartika Segara is now confirmed as being sold for scrap.
  • Seacor Holdings boosts first-quarter profit
    Charles Fabrikant-led diversified owner posts higher revenue compared to a year earlier.
  • Wallem picks John-Kaare Aune as ship management MD
    Norwegian set to take up role from 1 July 2019 following departure of David Price earlier this year.
  • Slumping secondhand prices bring Fuzhou back to life
    Bargain-hunting shipowners based in Chinese city are returning to the dry bulk market after a long quiet spell
  • Hyundai LNG Shipping's VLGC order backed by E1 charter
    Major LPG importer emerges as charterer of newly ordered ship

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2019
  • Valero hits record Q1 light, sweet crude throughput; increases heavy Canadian crude intake to replace lost Venezuelan barrels
    Valero ran a record amount of light sweet crude through its system in the first quarter of 2019
  • TRADER NOTE: Marine fuel supplier Minerva Bunkering appoints Tyler Baron as CEO
    Marine fuels supplier Minerva Bunkeringhas appointed Tyler Baron as its CEO
  • Brent settles lower as rally runs out of steam
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday after swinging into the red in the final minutes
  • Adoption of ship implementation plans rising ahead of IMO 2020
    "Compliance is achievable, but the right measures need to be put in place in a timely fashion," Kerr said.
  • US hopeful Asian importers can make smooth transition away from Iranian oil
    "We have been working very closely with countries like India to ensure that there is no interruption in their supplies," Hook said.
  • Iran sanctions to have limited impact on forward crude prices: Analysts
    The decision to end the waivers could remove 1.33 million b/d of Iranian exports, according to Platts' estimates.
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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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