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BRIEFS
March 27, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China won't budge on digital trade restrictions in US trade talks
  • ATI to wrap up Batangas box terminal expansion in Q2 amid volume growth
  • South Carolina ports volume jumps 12pc to 1.6 million TEU since July
  • RCL ups capacity on Thailand Indonesia Express service with ONE
  • HAFFA stresses active policy as an influential industry body
  • ICS' latest flag state performance table shows very few demerits
  • TT Club campaigns for more container safety handling dangerous goods
  • Montreal expands terminal 70pc, to boost port capacity to 2.1 million TEU
  • Ethiopian Airlines CEO has faith in Africa spirits, vows to work with Boeing
  • E-comm, pharma, perishables cushion air cargo in downturns: IATA
  • Cargo-carrier Raya Airways picks Hactl for Hong Kong ground handling

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • APL partners with The Ocean Cleanup on mission to rid the oceans of plastics
  • China's container transport for exports picks up steam in Feb.
  • CMA CGM signs two strategic partnerships with China State Shipbuilding Corporation
  • UK freight association welcomes Customs decision to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures
  • Guatemala initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian sugar subsidies
  • JNPT strengthens maritime business partnership with UAE
  • Air France KLM Cargo first airline group to adopt newly developed Dangerous Goods AutoCheck
  • Mahindra Logistics successfully trains 10,000 drivers across India under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana in one year
  • Raya Airways adds to Hactl's global reach
  • Srinagar set to get dedicated air cargo terminal
  • Swissport set to completely take over Heathrow Cargo Handling
  • Unilode Aviation Solutions wins air cargo innovation award
  • Merchandise exports forecast to grow 7.7 pc in Q4
  • AMTOI's workshop on 'Family Business' on April 2

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Thinking big in Jaxport
  • New port railway for Amsterdam
  • Transco banking on own real estate
  • Olav Glorvigen joins Cargolux
  • Upgrade of Sakhalin's rail infrastructure on schedule
  • Liebherr simulator going down under
  • Maskargo to implement tracking solution
  • Cache Logistics Trust buys warehouse in Australia
  • Turkish Cargo selects single GSSA in Nigeria
  • Latvia presents its green locomotive project
  • Award for Imperial Logistics
  • More reefers for China
  • Noatum Logistics acquires MIQ
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AA Cargo selects sales director for Europe
  • China rail hauls consol box to UK in record time
  • ABC expands presence in Asia
  • Weight gain for Spanish fleet in 2018

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • World Shipping Council tells EC: 'Ignore flawed ITF report on BER'
  • Brexit confusion prompts early launch for Operation Brock
  • Culture shock for Lufthansa Cargo as technology propels change
  • How shippers can plot a course through the choppy economic waters ahead
  • Analysis: K+N - the ATM that keeps giving... to its owner
  • Lidl opts for Orbcomm for hi-tech temperature-monitoring on its trucks
  • Late ballots for Thai election won't be counted after air cargo failure
  • Sebastiaan Scholte to quit as chief executive of Jan De Rijk Logistics
  • Cab's-eye view of how Peloton trucks 'talk' to each other
  • Supply chain radar: You'll never know if CMA CGM is troubled or not

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • Conley Marine names Laura Martin Director of Sales
    St. Louis, Mo., headquartered Subchapter M compliance specialist Conley Marine Services has appointed Laura Martin as its new Director of Sales and Business Development. Martin was previously VP of Sales at maritime
  • Huntington Ingalls awarded $1.4 billion for LPD 30 design and construction
    Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, Mississippi, has been awarded a $1,471,290,677 modification to a previously awarded contract for the procurement of the detail design and construction of Landing Platform Dock (LPD) 30, the
  • VIDEO: RCN to test Mixed Reality vessel M&R solution
    The Royal Canadian Navy is to test a Mixed Reality Remote Assistant Support (MIRRAS) system as part of a project that aims to improve maintenance and repairs aboard active naval vessels. The
  • CMA-CGM splits ten-ship order 50/50 between LNG and scrubbers
    CMA-CGM Group Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé, yesterday signed two strategic agreements covering construction of 10 new 15,000 TEU containerships, five of them LNG fueled and five fitted with hybrid scrubbers. The
  • Turkish tugboats deliver big bollard pull on trials
    The first of two new tugboats being built for the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety delivered exceptional results on sea trials that included a bollard pull certified at 75 tons by
  • First Chinese-built cruise ship will feature ABB propulsion package
    ABB has been awarded a contract by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), that will see it supply a comprehensive power and propulsion package for China's first domestically built cruise ship, which

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • Steamship drops Rotterdam for Cyprus in hub plan
    International Group affiliates both among number of UK-based P&I clubs effectively forced to set up subsidiaries within EU to guarantee...
  • VLCCs reshape crude flows as US Gulf becomes net exporter
    The established global trading patterns of very large crude carriers appear poised to change significantly during 2019 as the US...
  • World Shipping Council attacks 'flawed' ITF report on BER
    Carrier lobby group says report on impact of consortia on shippers and ports is flawed and suffers from deficient analysis
  • Insurers await outcome of Viking Sky inquiries
    Too soon to estimate extent of likely payout after evacuation of passengers in the wake of engine damage over weekend...
  • Box traffic may further slow in 2019
    Lower reported throughput at some ports and slowing manufacturing in Europe and Asia may pull back container throughput growth this...
  • Box freight contract negotiations face headwinds
    Front-loading and low-sulphur rules weigh on shippers' and carriers' minds as they seek to establish contract rates for the year...
  • DP World enhances UK feeder offering
    DP World's two UK facilities have seven shortsea services calling its berths with the addition of the Cosco loop
  • Singamas chief sets out asset sale strategy
    Hong Kong-listed box maker sees its net profit rise 66.6% to $73.4m for 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Yildirim shortlisted for Long Beach Container Terminal | Viking Sky: Questions are raised over engine failure | Clean trading dries...
  • Sapura Energy returns to profit
    For the year ahead, Sapura Energy aims to remain focused on growing and executing the orderbook as well as delivering...
  • Oil tanker and LNG carrier collide off Fujairah
    Both vessels suffered bow damage but there were no reports of injuries or pollution
  • Hurtigruten signs deal to power cruiseships with biogas
    Norway may emerge as home to the world's first large passenger ships that run on biogas derived from organic waste
  • Shell advances Lake Charles LNG plan with Energy Transfer
    The 50:50 JV partners plan to issue an invitation to tender in the weeks to come for the engineering, procurement...
  • Bahrain LNG to receive first shipment in May
    Bahrain LNG has reportedly signed agreements with more than 25 companies and gas-producing countries around the world to import the...
  • CMA CGM orders 10 mega ships in China
    Marseilles-based company says five ships will be fuelled by LNG and the rest will be fitted with scrubbers, while the orders...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • Internal collaboration tech gets Facebook lift
  • Mexico shippers warn truck safety proposal will crimp capacity
  • Truck shippers still wising up to post-ELD reality
  • River navigation hurdles stymie Russian OOG transport
  • Maersk looks to Indian tech startups for innovation

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • Stena RoRo orders ninth newbuild
    Per Westling-led owner has option for two more ships.
  • Fritz Heidenreich: Chartering platform not needed for bulk cargo
    Boss of information technology provider Q88 says market works 'extremely well' with brokers serving a unique purpose
  • Cruise sector sails into digitalised realm
    Ship designers create 'digital twin' while vessel operations and guest experiences enter cyber realm
  • Seafarer's punitive damages claim argued before US Supreme Court
    Opening statements heard in Dutra v Batterton case that will determine if crew can sue errant employers
  • US orders marine insurers to help snare sanctions busters
    Switching off AIS should not be permitted under marine insurance cover, says US government agency
  • Nakilat hints at Q-Flex LNG carrier transits on Panama Canal
    Qatar's largest shipowner talks up benefits of using expanded waterway
  • Performance Shipping starts with a clean slate
    The containership player is free from debt and has cash to spend after a successful issuance of warrants
  • Horizon Tankers sells aframax pair in asset play
    Horizon Tankers has capitalised on the rising tanker market by selling two 16-year-old aframaxes. US brokers said the Greek shipowner has offloaded the Hyundai Heavy Industries-built, 115,000-dwt Gardenia (built 2003) to a South East Asian buyer for $13.2m, while the Samsung Heavy industries-built, 104,000-dwt Voyager C (built 2003) has gone for $13.25m. Anthony Comninos-led Horizon did not res
  • Cargo insurers want more say on salvage in wake of fires
    Underwriters say they pay out the most for boxship fire salvage but are often left out of decision-making
  • The 'psychological problem' facing autonomous shipping
    Technology makes turning over some of a ship's operations to computers possible, but shipowners have to get comfortable, too
  • UK to reassess seafarers after test "discrepancy"
    The UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is having to reassess about 500 seafarers after discrepancies were discovered with a course provider. The crew in question completed safety-critical courses governed by the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Affected seafarers will be contacted within five working
  • Canada admits defeat in bulker spill case
    Canada will not appeal a court verdict clearing a Greek bulker of responsibility for a 2015 fuel spill. In February, the 81,000-dwt Marathassa (built 2015) was acquitted of pollution charges after 2,700 litres of oil leaked into English Bay. Greek bulker cleared of fuel spill as yard defects blamed The court blamed defects in building the vessel at Japan Marine United. After the verdict, the P
  • HHI-DSME mega-merger could hit roadblock
    The mega-merger between Korean shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries and DSME could face difficulty in winning competition clearance. The Korea Herald reported that the deal must gain approval from about 30 countries, including Asian rivals and European clients. Riots and new CEO for DSME as HHI merger sealed A combination, signed earlier this month, will give the group a 21% market share, but
  • Carnival posts lower first-quarter earnings
    The Arnold Donald-led cruise major posts higher revenue but sees higher fuel costs.
  • UK and US to join Norway's Viking Sky investigation
    More countries interested in finding out what caused engine failure on cruiseship.
  • New boss of Total Marine Fuels 'very positive' about future of LNG fuelling
    Jerome Leprince-Ringuet, managing director of Total Marine Fuels Global Solutions, believes more companies will opt for LNG as a fuel this year, as the industry looks to IMO 2020 compliance. "For 2019, I'm betting that there will be new ones and I'm very positive," he told TradeWinds. Leprince-Ringuet said LNG fuelling is more applicable for newbuildings, however, orders were low in 2018. But
  • d'Amico banking $26m from MR sale
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) is banking $25.7m from selling a modern MR tanker. The company said it has signed a deal to offload the 46,000-dwt High Voyager (built 2014) on a sale and leaseback basis to a "reputable Japanese charterparty." The transaction will generate $9.6m in cash and will pay off the ship's existing loan. This contributes to the "liquidity required to complet
  • Klaveness back in profit after market boost
    Norway's Torvald Klaveness has returned to profit for 2018 as markets improved. The bulker, boxship and combination carrier player said pre-tax earnings were $10.1m against a $2.1m loss in 2017. Net profit was $6m, against a loss of $6.1m in 2017. KCC appoints IPO advisors KCC hit by Brazilian alumina plant force majeure It added that the result improved due to "somewhat" better underlying ma
  • Norden confirms sale of four bulkers as it goes asset-light
    Norden has confirmed it has sold four bulkers during the past month, which it says is part of its strategy to become a more asset-light business. Two 77,200-dwt geared panamaxes, Nordkap and Nordpol (both 2002), have been sold, the Danish company confirmed. Brokers last week reported the vessels were picked up by unknown Chinese buyers at a price of $7.25m each. Norden also confirmed it has
  • UK Club wins Dutch clearance for Brexit bolthole
    The UK P&I Club has won clearance in the Netherlands to trade there after the UK leaves the European Union. It said approval for a licence has been confirmed by the Dutch financial regulator for its Rotterdam-based subsidiary UK P&I Club NV (UKNV). "The new subsidiary will ensure the UK Club, together with other Thomas Miller-managed clubs for which UKNV is fronting, can continue to serve member
  • UK warns drivers after lorries toppled on ro-pax
    UK accident investigators have warned drivers to leave their vehicles while at sea following a dangerous incident on a P&O ro-pax last year. The 20,600-gt European Causeway (built 2000) encountered heavy weather and seas en route from Northern Ireland to Scotland on 18 December. Six lorries tip over on P&O ferry The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said the roll caused nine of 40
  • Equinor hires Shearwater for more 4D survey work
    Shearwater GeoServices has won another two-month contract to undertake more survey work for Equinor. The Oslo-listed company's 126-metre survey vessel Amazon Conqueror (built 2015) will conduct a 4D seismic survey at Equinor's Troll Unit, around 65 kilometres west of Kollsnes, off the west coast of Norway. Shearwater wins Equinor and Aker BP survey deals Shearwater wins more 4D seismic survey w
  • Annual profit slashed at Evergreen
    Taiwanese boxship line Evergreen has seen annual profit shrink away as costs rose. The company said net earnings for 2018 were just TWD 78.5m ($2.54m), down from TWD 6.66bn in 2017. Revenue was up at TWD 169.23bn, against TWD 150.58bn the year before. But operating expenses rose more quickly, reaching TWD 161.77bn from TWD 139.69bn.
  • Ostensjo reveals Viking Sky rescue drama
    Norwegian owner Ostensjo Rederi has told how it sent the first tug to the scene of the stranded cruiseship Viking Sky in a storm off Norway on Saturday. The 48,000-gt Viking Ocean Cruises vessel (built 2017) was carrying more than 1,300 passengers when it got into difficulty off the west coast. Viking counts 25 injured in Norwegian cruise ship drama Ostensjo said its 500-gt tug Vivax (built 200
  • Kristin Tidemand says family is fully committed to Stove
    'Equally strong engagement' in all three main shipping segments
  • Questions abound as shipping takes tiny steps towards autonomous shipping
    The opportunity for un-crewed ships seems set to make a big splash - but there are no shortage of questions to be answered first
  • Bernhard Schulte wins cruiseship contract
    Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services (BSCS) has clinched a technical management deal for a new Indian cruise venture. It will oversee Jalesh Cruises' 70,000-gt Karnika (built 1990), which was previously P&O's Pacific Jewel. BSM: working with Venezuela 'almost impossible' The Crown Princess-class vessel is undergoing comprehensive refurbishment at Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard in Singapore before e
  • Fuel spilled after boxship hits tanker and bulker
    A containership has collided with a bunker tanker and a bulker after going off course in Germany. Local police said in a statement that the incident involving the 1,578-teu boxship Calisto (built 2005), operated by Peter Dohle Schiffahrts, happened on Sunday on the Elbe near Brunsbuttel. LNG carrier and VLCC in collision off Fujairah The 39,000-dwt bulker Interlink Affinity (built 2016), manage
  • German bulker probed after crew complaints
    A German bulker is being investigated in Australia following complaints by crew about the conditions on board. The 58,000-dwt Anna-Elisabeth (built 2008) is docked at Port Kembla for an inspection by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). This was prompted by complaints made to the The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) by 17 Sri Lankan seafarers. They said there was no
  • Tankers back up after Houston Ship Channel spill
    Shipping has been disrupted and refinery production cut after a petrochemical fire and spill near the Houston Ship Channel. Shell and LyondellBasell Industries reduced output due to the incident at Mitsui & Co Inc's Intercontinental Terminals Co (ITC) storage facility in Deer Park, Texas, last week. France to inspect Grande America wreck for pollution risk Reuters reported that petrol, water an
  • Robbers target crew of crude tanker in Venezuela
    Latest incident sees knife-wielding attackers strike off country's main oil export terminal.
  • Louis Dreyfus "profits" from US-Chinese trade dispute
    French commodities giant posts improved financial performance after tough first half.
  • Spanish coal mine closures boost bulker tonne mile demand
    Country looks to the other side of the world to make up for shortfall of domestic supply.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • OOCL parent company reports smaller profit in 2018
    OOIL reported a profit attributable to equity holders of $108.2 million in 2018 compared to $137.7 million the previous year despite higher operating profits and revenues.
  • Yilport in running to take over Long Beach terminal
    The Turkish port operator is one of the finalists trying to become the operator of one of the largest and most automated terminals in the U.S.
  • Europe proposes 33.5 billion euros for transport projects
  • Executive Moves: TIACA, Forager, APLL, KVH
  • U.S. plugs oil smuggling leaks to Syria
  • Shipco opens Busan container freight station

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2019
  • Focus on supply fundamentals drives oil complex higher
    Crude and product futures settled higher Tuesday as the market eyed a tightening global supply outlook
  • Oil trading houses look for bigger role in US export boom
    Global oil traders are looking to grow their exposure to the surging flows of US shale oil, taking stakes in pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals as the world's biggest oil producer wins
  • European LSFO market to come under further pressure on bearish fundamentals
    Europe's low sulfur fuel oil market is set to come under further pressure on a confluence of factors, including sweet crude arbitrage movements from the US, the arrival of Brazilian product and increased production of LSFO
  • Strikes at Greece's Hellenic refineries causing bunker loading delays
    A strike planned at Hellenic Petroleum's refineries in Greece on March 28-30, has already limited prompt availability for bunker fuel at the Greek port of Piraeus
  • Middle East refineries ramp up investments as IMO 2020 approaches
  • Demand for 0.5% marine fuel in Fujairah currently muted: Vitol director Muller
    At full capacity the refinery could produce around 40,000 b/d of IMO 2020-compliant LSFO.
  • TANKERS: VLCC, LNG tanker collide off Fujairah coast
    "It is heard the VLCC suffered serious damages in the front bow," a broker said.
  • Bunker traders set to play bigger role in facilitating credit, information as IMO 2020 approaches
    "I would expect large and established traders to play an important role," Cosulich said.
  • INTERVIEW: Marine gasoil, MDO set to be main short-term fuel choices for IMO 2020 -Glander CEO
    "We have a high level of awareness in all corners of our organization as to how it [IMO 2020 rule] may impact each part of our business," Ladekj'r said.
  • New ISO specs for IMO 2020 compliant fuel expected mid-2019
    "Categorically there will be no delay in implementing this rule; I would urge [shipowners] to get ready now," Hughes said.

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