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BRIEFS

January 28, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate drops 1pc to US$960/TEU, off 3.5pc to USWC US, China 'miles and miles' from trade deal: US Commerce Secretary Asia-Europe speed slashed to absorb extra 2018 box capacity Cosco buys 60pc of container terminal in Peru for US$225 million Union Pacific 2018 profit up 29pc to US$6 billion as sales rise 7.5pc Russia's quarterly TransContainer up 16.4pc to 1.22 million TEU Xeneta Shipping Index long-term contracts update in January Australians can ill afford a local maritime shipping sector North P&I moves Glen to S'pore as Asia-Pac loss prevention head Moscow's big Sheremetyevo airport cargo volume up 5.5pc in 2018 Asian air cargo posts 2018 gains, offsetting December slowdown WFS wins IATA CEIV Pharma cert at Amsterdam Schiphol Turkish Cargo airlifts 17 horses from Chicago to Istanbul, Dubai

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JANUARY 27, 2019
Antwerp port confirms record year Huge rise in jobs for Indian seafarers in last 4 years, says Mandaviya Improved tanker segment prospects seen in 2019 Maritime piracy up in 2018; West Africa the hotspot Suez Canal revenue up India's exports to China soar by about 32 pc in June-Nov. 2018 COSCO Shipping Ports to establish first greenfield subsidiary in South America Mumbai Port achieves a new high in handling sugar in bulk India's macro-economic fundamentals are sound, says Economic Advisory Council Bangladesh seeks to import 50,000 t of milling wheat China's 2018 iron ore imports fall 1 pc, showing first annual drop since 2010 Delegate registration for BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards ends today

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Good things come... USA: new rail hub to serve west Texas mine Cargonetwork renews advisory board UK intermodal operator plans new maintenance facility Completion of world's largest jet engine test cell Bremenports preparing more space for BLG L.I.T. Group integrates forwarder Hölkemeier Centralised office in Scandinavia Regular container train connecting Yiwu and Moscow Nallian supports Vienna air cargo community Asashi Tanker and MOL pooling resources Atlas Group of Networks inks pact with Flenzies "Curiosity of the Day" TIA enhances HQ staff Wincanton still responsible for sugar transport in UK Doubling rail shuttle frequency Shenzhen - Vancouver without Tianjin stop Port of Oakland optimistic for 2019

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Carriers aiming to hang on to spot rate gains as Year of the Pig trots in Bumpy start as Panalpina's new charter network platform goes live DB Cargo and Maritime Transport link up to launch intermodal services A busy 2018, now ID Logistics is looking forward to 'another dynamic year' Fire-hit Yantian Express sails for safe harbour in the Bahamas The China conundrum: are we headed for supply chain meltdown? Video: Brexit breakdown and southern discomfort DHL to close Chilean e-commerce business by April Supply chain radar: DSV+PAN's D-Day - fear builds as Klaus-Michael Kuehne's showdown marks the end of an era Supply chain radar: De-boned Damco duck is a target for... nobody? Supply chain radar: CH Robinson opens a crucial earnings season next week

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Moda Midstream upgrades Ingleside berth to enable VLCC loading Waller Marine expands leadership team and grows design portfolio

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Greek owner warns of sub-participation upsets in shipping loans UK law offers scant protection against 'abuse' of lender-borrower relationship norms, claims owner fighting bulker arrest Strategic challenges for port leaders Whatever the Brexit outcome, the UK will always be a trading nation, but it must be flexible, adaptable and inclusive... Braemar Shipping downgrades technical division Reduced activity in the oil and gas sectors means the technical division is likely to miss full-year targets by about... All not lost after short-term LNG market hopes fade Although LNG tanker growth has slowed, tonne-mile demand is still trending upwards Nordic American Offshore plans reverse split to avoid delisting NAO shares currently trade at $0.45, well below NYSE's $1 per share requirement HSH Nordbank confirms Rohr as replacement for Nieswandt Loukas Lagaras will continue to be responsible for HSH Nordbank's business in Greece, an important shipping location 'Size matters' is the watchword on making a bunkering choice in a low-sulphur future Large shipowners in constant dialogue with large refiners stand to have first dibs on fuel types and availability; smaller shipowners who have... ExxonMobil close to Wilhelmshaven FSRU stake The energy giant has entered a Heads of Agreement with Uniper for a substantial share in the German project Hapag-Lloyd says fire-damaged ship heading to Freeport The fire has been brought under control and salvage operations have made progress MSC receives $439m scrubber loan for 86 ships The company has agreed $439m in financing to install scrubbers on 86 container ships. Five banks will finance the loan TEN books slots with HHI for pair of suezmax tankers Market speculation has tied the move to long-term Chevron charters but so far there is no confirmation Strike action continues to hamper Swedish ports The SDU has issued notice of 25 intermittent strikes at 15 ports across Sweden, including Gothenburg - Scandinavia's largest port ONE extends LSF surcharge from China ONE implements pricing adjustments in line with Beijing's schedule, which is a year ahead of the IMO in regulating sulphur... Court rejects warrant for arrest of Korean Register surveyor According to Korean media reports, the South Korean police were also trying to obtain warrants for the arrest of senior... The Interview: Alexander Oetker The 43-year-old founder of dry bulk company AO Shipping, who wants to continue to be a pure shipowner, finds that... S&P upgrades Swedish Club rating S&P reported that through disciplined underwriting and strong risk controls, The Swedish Club has continued to record combined ratios close... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Data is an opportunity, not a cost Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Daily Briefing Closed-loop scrubbers are not feasible in international shipping, says PIL \| Greek shipping interests raise concerns over compliant fuel \|... Keppel O&M sees bright spots in FPSO conversions and scrubber retrofits The gas segment could also spark gains, Keppel noted, with global demand for gas, led by Asia, continuing to grow Leading owners can still borrow cheaply and easily Competition still tough to lend to blue chips, while borrowing picture will stay tight for most, although Chinese sale and... Port of Long Beach mounts challenge to US rivals The Port of Long Beach has announced a new cargo throughput record, but port officials are not resting on their... Port of Oakland completes terminal expansion project As part of its two-year expansion project, TraPac more than doubled the number of plug-in spaces for storing refrigerated containers...

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Volume, holidays delay cargo at Manila NY-NJ truckers plead for port 'backlog' relief E-commerce forces sharper corporate focus to logistics Congestion eases at UP's Memphis ramp APM Terminal's automation at LA foreshadows more Faster supply chains creating US truck capacity Infographic: Navigating LA-LB port pain points

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Wheat aboard seized Gourdomichalis ship attached A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the 51 million metric tonnes of wheat aboard the Vigorous seized, as the wide-ranging legal dispute around the ship continues. Wednesday, Judge Michael Mosman ordered the wheat aboard the 14-year-old 52,500-dwt bulker attached, following a lawsuit filed last week by Greek shipbroker Medmar, who is seeking to collect $3.4m in a breach of contract suit. Gourdo Drybulk names lowered amid China's woes 'Perception has become reality' says Evercore ISI analyst Jon Chappell. Vitol swoops for modern Restis suezmax tanker Golden Energy Management is understood to have sold a modern suezmax tanker to trading giant Vitol in what brokers say is the most eye-catching sale and purchase deal this week. Euronav swings to black after VLCCs came 'back with a bang' Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest Golden Energy, backed by the Restis family, is believed to have secured $62.5m for th Turkey hikes marine pollution fines Agent warns masters to take "extra diligence" to avoid steep penalties Diana Shipping's largest shareholder cuts back Diana Shipping's biggest shareholder has trimmed its position in the dry bulk player. Franklin Templeton Investments sold off around 1.3 million shares in the Simeon Palios-led company, leaving it with 11.5 million shares, down from 12.8 million and 12.1%. The California investment firm still has the largest stake, at 10.7%. The next largest shareholder is Kopernick Global Advisors at 5.69%. E Zodiac Maritime inks capesize time charter with Rio Tinto Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has tied one of its capesize bulkers into a time charter with Rio Tinto. Brokers say the 175,000-dwt Cape Stork (built 2011) has been fixed for 11 to 13 months at $16,000 per day. Zodiac hires key trio as finance division moves back to London The rate is above the $13,288 per day available in the spot market on Friday in what has been a tricky week for dry cargo rate Fred Olsen to deconsolidate Dolphin Drilling Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur is to deconsolidate restructuring subsidiary Dolphin Drilling (DD). The company said it would no longer be a majority shareholder in DD. The move comes as a result of a difference in opinion with banks over how to refinance the drilling operation. DD has been hit by the downturn in the offshore drilling industry and has been trying to find a long-term financia Union Maritime strikes again with aframax tanker purchase UK shipowner Union Maritime is buying its seventh aframax tanker in less than a year, sources say. European shipbrokers believe the company has purchased the 105,000-dwt Phoenix Dream (built 2005) for $14.5m. MOL sells product tanker to Greek shipowner How do you decarbonise an industry built on carbon? The company did not respond to requests for comments. Early in the week it was suggested t Sinochem and Huarong sign chemical tanker leaseback deal Huarong Financial Leasing has bought a newbuilding for $57m and chartered it back on bareboat charter. Lights to be dimmed after dazzled birds hit cruiseship Cruiseships in New Zealand have been told to dim their lights at night after a flock of seabirds flew straight into a vessel last year. About 70 dazzled Buller's Shearwaters hit P&O's 70,000-gt Pacific Jewel (built 1990) and ended up stunned on the deck. Crew boxed them up and delivered them to the Department of Conservation (DOC) in Auckland, but 33 died and more were injured. DOC principal sc Philippines ready to help Hanjin yard buyers The Philippines government is ready to help bail out Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction's Philippines shipyard in tandem with a white-knight investor. Budget secretary Benjamin Diokno was cited by Business World as saying funds could be given to a private sector company if it took over the Subic Bay yard, which filed for rehabilitation earlier this month. Fitch: banks' recovery uncertain a Xeneta: Asia-Europe boxship build-up puts pressure on rates Added boxship capacity on Asia-Europe trades could put more pressure on rates, according to benchmarking platform Xeneta. The Ocean Alliance of lines is revamping its northern European runs to add a seventh loop from April. This could put "additional pressures" on the trade, Xeneta said. "The alliance seems to have had its hand forced due to Cosco's delivery of around a dozen ULCVs due to come Kidwell sights two key hurdles to clear path for investors New chairman and clear direction for technical arm will act as catalyst for revival in stock, chief executive believes. MSC fixes $439m loan for fitting of 86 scrubbers Boxship giant MSC has finalised financing worth $439m to fit 86 scrubbers to its fleet. BNP Paribas (BNPP) is the co-ordinating bank and agent on the deal, which involves a syndicate of four other lenders. The cash will go towards the manufacturing and installation of the exhaust gas cleaning systems. Law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised BNPP on the deal. Offen and MSC team up on i Stalemate for Teichert, Killinger in Chamber vote A battle between two heavyweight German shipping figures for the presidency of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce ended in stalemate on Thursday evening. Neither former Lloyd Fonds boss Torsten Teichert nor Johann Killinger, head of Buss Group, secured enough votes to win. Die Welt reported that the split decision means the organisation is likely to be without a president until March. Torsten Teic $1.5bn Dutch Nedlloyd pension shakes up board The EUR 1.3bn ($1.5bn) Dutch pension organisation Nedlloyd Pensioenfonds (NPF) is planning to replace its current board with full-time staff. The IPE website cited Frans Dooren, the scheme's director, as saying the fund wants to boost its governing power by using professional expertise. Dooren and Randy Caenen, head of finance, control and risk management, would become the executive part of the Maritime Administration issues piracy warnings After the recent uptick in piracy, the Maritime Administration is warning seafarers to stay vigilant in the Gulf of Guinea and in the Sulu and Celebes seas. In the Gulf of Guinea, the US government agency said hijackings, kidnappings for ransom and boardings to steal valuables have shot up to 10-year highs, while kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes seas were perpetrated by a Filipino Islamic sepa Court rejects warrant request for KR surveyor in Stellar Daisy case A Korean court has turned down a request for an arrest warrant for a Korean Register (KR) surveyor following the sinking of the VLOC Stellar Daisy in 2017. The bulker went down off Uruguay with the loss of 22 of its 24 crew. KR classed the Polaris Shipping vessel. It said in a statement: "She was surveyed in accordance with our rules and regulations which comply with relevant international conv Technical trouble draws profit warning from Braemar Shipping Services Shares down as technical arm under-performs and finance division sees promising work fall through. Samsung Heavy posts bigger loss as costs increase Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has logged a bigger operating loss for 2018 as costs rose. The shipbuilder said the deficit last year was KRW 409.3bn ($365m), against KRW 524.2bn in 2017. Estimates had come in at KRW 416.2bn. The wider than expected loss was explained by an increase in the price of raw materials, the yard said in a filing. The net loss was KRW 388.2bn, against KRW 340.7bn i Krasnoye wins $158m STLC order for 11 cargoships Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo is to sign an RUB 10.43bn ($158m) deal for 11 new cargoships. The Prime news agency said documents on the state procurements website showed the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) yard was the only bidder in the tender launched by State Transport Leasing Company (STLC). The tender opened in December with a starting price of RUB 10.67bn. Three of the RSD59 pro ONE widens scope of LSFO surcharge from China Japanese container giant ONE is expanding the scope of its low-sulphur fuel oil surcharge from China. It is making the move "due to expansion of regulation scope requiring ships to use less than 0.5% sulphur fuel in the China ECA designated areas," it said. It will introduce an extra fee of $15 for import and export cargo. This applies from 15 February for all trades, except to the US and Canad PNE tanker still missing after a month Indonesian authorities are still none the wiser as to the fate of a tanker missing since the end of last year. Contact was lost with the 1,900-dwt palm oil ship Namse Bangdzod (built 1993) on 28 December after it left Sampit. Missing tanker shows up on AIS It was bound for Jakarta where it was expected to arrive two days later. The ship reappeared briefly on AIS early in January off Jakarta, b Greek ferry to come under the hammer National Bank of Greece to dispose of the last vessel owned by once prominent Agoudimos Lines. Vallianz Holdings completes share consolidation Singapore-listed offshore player hopes move will reduce price volatility and costs.

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JANUARY 25, 2019
Bill to expand presidential tariff powers introduced The Reciprocal Trade Act would allow the U.S. to increase tariffs based on higher tariffs in other countries. Congress urged to study destination-based tax system The Coalition for a Prosperous America pushed for a look at taxing corporate profits based on the location of sales. Commentary: China's economic prospects still strong The nation does face challenges as its gross domestic product growth has slowed. ILWU blasts plan to automate Los Angeles terminal International Longshore and Warehouse Union says plan to automate Pier 400 puts robots ahead of people. U.S. airport operations nearing breaking point? U.S. lands sanctions on Iranian cargo airline Maffei and Sola take seats at FMC Fire-damaged Yantian Express en route to Bahamas Port of New Orleans sets container record

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JANUARY 25, 2019
US govt shutdown hitting commodities markets both sides of Atlantic Deal reached to reopen US government: Trump Prolonged US government shutdown exacerbates strain on air travel Western Australian LNG ports brace for tropical cyclone "The Port of Dampier will begin clearing vessels from the anchorages and terminals in a staged manner from tonight, with the port to be cleared by 1pm tomorrow (25 Jan 2019 AWST)," it said. LNG bunkering economics attractive for container shipping market: SEA\LNG According to the study, LNG is the most financially effective long term means of complying with the 2020 sulfur cap. INTERVIEW: Italy's Fratelli Cosulich eyes over 5% growth in bunker sales in 2019 "We have to be fast in adapting to whatever direction the market takes us towards," Cosulich said. FEATURE: With multiple arb lanes open, US naphtha suppliers said looking toward Asia "There is a lot of naphtha going to Asia," a USGC market source said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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