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BRIEFS

June 28, 2019

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Transpacific carriers void more sailings and hike rates with peak season GRIs Mega boxship orders may be on the horizon for Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen Hutchison Ports Thailand hits 25m TEU milestone First female to take the helm at Singapore Shipping Association US seeks allies' help to enhance maritime security in Persian Gulf Novorossiysk port's Q1 cargo volumes are up 0.3pc to 47.63 million tonnes Militants free fishermen in 1st abduction of crew incident reported this year Hactl signs up to new ULD Code Emirates SkyCargo opens new purpose-built Chicago pharma cargo unit Turkey-China cherry exports to surge with scrapping of 16-day waiting period

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JUNE 27, 2019
DB Schenker launches new entity in Bangladesh FFFAI holds EC Meeting in Guwahati to explore opportunities in North-East India Transworld Group takes an initiative to ease water crisis in Chennai Deendayal Port Trust wins coveted award Introduction of facility of examination of DPD containers at port terminal Commerce & Industry Ministry to give highest priority to logistics sector Amended SEZ Bill passed in Lok Sabha Maharashtra govt to set up venture capital fund for export-oriented units, says Minister Rawal

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100 years after the first east-west transatlantic crossing Broad alliance for more rail links "Too many certificates, too little authority" MacGregor's TTS acquisition to be completed in Q3/2019 Austrian Post takes over DP DHL hubs More incentives for climate protection Pilatus banned from supplying services on Arabian Peninsula Inland seaport at Rotterdam enhanced C.H. Powell Company celebrates 100th anniversary New Indianapolis "super sub" now supercharged APM presents its plans for Barcelona New home delivery rail service in Italy Aigle Azur with ASL Airlines France to Algeria Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers Geodis meets its targets Haropa commits to port development abroad Express service provider relies on Swiss railways "Curiosity of the Day" SAS to launch new route into Lebanon

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JUNE 27, 2019
Whitehall unveils new express emergency freight plan for 'no-deal' Brexit Air cargo players need to find new markets as traditional business softens MSC continues box ship upgrades to compensate for slots lost to scrubbers Trade disputes create no winners: DHL barometer reveals impact of US-China clash Every port can do something to boost sustainability, cheaply, says IAPH chief Maersk CEO wants half its earnings to come from inland logistics Supply chain radar: Misplaced Amazon mania? - just nationalise it

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JUNE 27, 2019
Okeanus names Phil Clements lead engineer Houston headquartered Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus) has hired Phil Clements as lead engineer. Okeanus is a rental, sales and services organization, with in-house equipment manufacturing and engineering capabilities for the Pittsburgh picks Lake Assault to build advanced river rescue vessel Lake Assault Boats (a subsidiary of Fraser Shipyards, Inc, Superior, Wis.) is to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel for the City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit,. The craft's primary mission Ferry major adds a tug to its fleet Spanish ferry major Baleària has taken delivery of a Damen Shipyards Stan Tug 1606 E3. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the Mediterranean and the Maritime HR guru to speak at FERRIES 2019 Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held November 5 Wight Shipyard completes two cats for Mexican customer Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has completed its second export order. Placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, it consists of two 37 meter catamaran fast ferries which will be transported New Saudi shipyard's first VLCC will be built in South Korea Saudi Arabian tanker giant Bahri has committed to ordering a VLCC from a giant new shipyard being developed in the King Salman Complex for International Maritime Industries and Services at Ras Al-Khair. Evac Evolution BWMS gains USCG Type Approval The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS) has received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard. The system is manufactured by Evac's Cathelco subsidiary which attained USCG Alternate Management Systems (AMS)

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JUNE 27, 2019
Viewpoint: What are the maritime priorities? It was not governments, but agencies from the shipping community that met at the International Maritime Organization earlier this month... Bahri set for first VLCC order from IMI yard South Korea's HHI will build the VLCC on behalf of IMI War risk clauses do not apply in the Middle East Gulf, but they soon might 'As for pulling out of a charter altogether, an owner could not justify this unless the charterer can be shown... Clarkson research chief keeps faith with trade growth Speaking at the Greek-British Shipping Forum, in Athens, Mr Gordon said the need for investment in ships will recover Okeanis Tankers agrees scrubber financing with BNP The Ioannis Alafouzos-led firm secures $11m for scrubber installations on six vessels Morocco's Tangier port set to become Mediterranean's largest New terminal will help the Moroccan port join the big league as additional capacity is brought online to support Maersk's... New maritime fund on investment trail Private equity outfit Dee4 Capital Partners has set itself the target of creating a relatively small fund size, not exceeding... Environment may be at risk after 'naive' casualty ruling 'Salvors may come under increasing pressure not to invoke Special Compensation P&I Clause payments, or to move on to commercial... UK unveils new freight capacity planning for no-deal Brexit After the UK government wasted millions of pounds on cancelled ferry contracts earlier this year, the same plan is back... Maersk plans to switch focus to boost revenue, chief says Maersk aims to focus more on inland logistics, with plans to buy warehouses, container terminals and customs brokerage firms Straits Inter Logistics signs bunkering services deal with Bintulu Bintulu is a growing industrial centre in Sarawak where the Samalaju Industrial Park hosts aluminium and steel plants Navigator names Deans to replace Butters as chief executive Daily Briefing China's Kunlun Shipping linked to imports of sanctioned Iranian LPG \| India expands tanker escort operations in Hormuz Strait \|... PSA explores 5G port connectivity with Singtel and M1 PSA addresses its connectivity needs, supporting remote tele-operations of port equipment, crane automation and enhancements to autonomous guided vehicles operations Saudi Aramco and HHI agree co-operation deal Other deals signed, as part of the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to South Korea, include oil supply and storage agreements... APM Terminals edges closer to LA automation project The battle in Los Angeles continues as concerns over job losses and adverse economic impacts weigh in on the local... UAE reiterates lack of incriminating evidence in tanker blasts While distancing his country from US accusations against Iran, Sheikh Abdullah still reiterated his country's belief in the need to...

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JUNE 27, 2019
Ocean carriers turning over a new (green) leaf Permit denial would not block Los Angeles automation: APM Houston adds $300,000 for channel widening study Santos port workers call off latest strike threat Carriers cut Asia-Europe sailings as confidence wanes

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JUNE 27, 2019
BBC chases Siemens over unpaid deadfreight German BBC Chartering has filed suit against Siemens Wind Energy, looking to recover $1.6m in deadfreight. In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, BBC alleges it had a contract signed in late 2016 to carry 513 wind turbine generator blades from Nangang to Corpus Christi, Texas over 22 voyages. Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering But BB More Prelude FLNG details emerge as attention turns to second shipment Details have been emerging about the first LNG export from Shell's Prelude FLNG unit off north-west Australia. Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo Those working with the project said the first cargo transfer to a waiting LNG carrier took around 36 hours. They said this was longer than expected but commented that the energy major, which had encountered mooring issues with its Shipyards that banked on a scrubber gold rush have been disappointed Many shipowners are rethinking how to control emissions, calculating that the price of low-sulphur fuel will go down and an exhaust gas cleaning system might not be so economical Total kicks off enquiries for LNG carrier tonnage Energy major is seeking five to six vessels to ship its growing volumes Pyxis Tankers sees Philadelphia refinery closure bumping MRs The closure of the massive, troubled Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refiner following last week's fire will be a good thing for tankers, says Pyxis Tankers' Eddie Valentis. "[Pyxis Tankers] affirms that the closure of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will positively impact the MR product tanker segment, especially in the Atlantic basin," the Greek executive said via the company Twitt Diana Shipping fixes another cape to Cargill Diana Shipping has fixed one of its capesizes to Cargill International at a time when charter rates are on an upswing. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner today entered into a time charter contract with the Swiss commodity trader for its 174,261-dwt Semirio (built 2007) at $16,000 per day. Diana Shipping offers another buyback The charter period is expected to begin 1 July and last from 15 month CMES claims the world's first 'smart VLCC' and hires McKinsey China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has claimed to take delivery of the world's first "smart VLCC", which theoretically only needs one crew member in the control room. Earlier this week, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp delivered the 308,000-dwt New Journey to the Shanghai-listed company, making it the 51th VLCC in the fleet of the world's largest VLCC owner. "This is the world's fir PIMCO steps in for Eurobank's bad loans US fund also looking to buy Greek lender's NPL servicing company. Yard sues Icon Offshore over PSV newbuilding A Malaysian shipbuilder is suing domestic owner Icon Offshore over a newbuilding contract. Icon said its subsidiary Icon Ship Management (ISM) had received a Kuala Lumpur High Court writ and claims from Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) over a platform supply vessel (PSV) ordered in 2011. LSE wants general damages and an alleged outstanding sum of MYR 13.94m ($3.36m). These partly relate to m Bahri places debut VLCC order at giant new IMI yard Investor Hyundai Heavy Industries will build first ship in South Korea as part of knowledge swap with Gulf facility. Okeanis strikes loan with BNP Paribas for scrubbers on six tankers Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has secured a loan from one of its existing banks to support scrubber retrofitting. Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Oslo's $1bn capital market for shipping pushing New York for global supremacy BNP Paribas is behind the new $11m facility which will fund the equipment on two aframax and four suezmax ta Carnival is 'always going to build new ships' to deliver efficiencies Chief executive Arnold Donald shows hunger for newbuilds as cruise industry accounts for 30% of orderbook Island Offshore secures Siemens OSV charter Norway's Island Offshore has clinched a new charter for wind farm "walk to work" services. The 4,600-dwt support ship Island Crown (built 2013) has been booked by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables for its East Anglia One Offshore Windfarm. It will provide "comfortable living conditions" for 40 workers for up to two weeks at a time, adjacent to the site located Oman Shipping to add 22 ships by 2023 Middle East owner wants eights more bulkers as well as boxships following VLCC order. Greek shipowner Kondinave picks up pair of FPMC tankers Interests aligned with Kondinave, a Greek shipmanagement outfit, have bought a medium-range 2 (MR2) tanker pair from Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC), the latest in a string of oil carriers the Taiwanese company has sold this year. An executive with Piraeus-based Kondinave confirms clients of the company have agreed to buy the 51,000-dwt FPMC 21 (built 2009) and sistership FPMC 22 (built 2010) Aulong wins ferry double Chinese shipbuilder Aulong Shipbuilding has clinched two domestic ferry orders, according to Clarksons. The broker lists a 500-gt, 238-pax ship as having been contracted by Zhuhai Ferry for delivery in January 2020. And Shenzhen Pengxing has ordered a 300-pax ferry of the same size. No prices were revealed for the deals. Sigtto eyes three ships as candidates for 600th LNG carrier The Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto) has narrowed its search to three possible vessels for what it believes will be the world fleet's 600th LNG carrier. JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials Sigtto general manager Andrew Clifton, who is keen on tracking LNG industry statistics, told TradeWinds that he believes the newbuilding to take the crown w Poland's PGNiG starts to rack up LNG shipping requirements Gas buyer likely to need vessels in place by 2022 to lift its new volumes Bahri's oldest VLCCs head for the breakers in South Asia Saudi tanker giant continues purge of 1990s-built tankers from its fleet New-look Premuda makes its first sale and purchase move Italian shipowner acquires product tanker and elects new board Damage to new Saga cruiseship only "superficial" Chief executive Robin Shaw rules out talk of police investigation into incident at Port of Emden De Beers secures $393m financing for diamond mining ship Namibian and South African lenders come together to fund pioneering vessel. Philadelphia refinery closure set to boost MR tanker tonne-mile demand Alphatanker predicts 19 extra MR shipments in transatlantic trade if the lost gasoline production is fully replaced by imports Minesweeper crunched in cargoship collision A Japanese naval vessel has been damaged in a collision with a cargoship off Hiroshima. NHK cited the Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) as saying its minesweeper Notojima was involved in a clash with an unnamed vessel around midnight on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among the 41 crew on the warship, nor among the five seafarers on the cargo vessel. Television pictures showed significant New Harmstorf managing director Alexander Riecke eyes fleet rebuild Co-boss of German manager wants to increase the number of ships it operates again. Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy agree close trade ties Deals signed cover shipbuilding, engines, refining, as well as crude supply, sales, and storage Ex-Hoegh Autoliners CEO indicted in US over price fixing Thirteen executives have now been charged in connection with conspiracy. Yang becomes first woman to helm Singapore Shipping Association Lion Republic's shipping trade body names first female president in its 34 year history.

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JUNE 27, 2019
Dray-off yard developers sue Port of Los Angeles Harbor Performance Enhancement Center says it was told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union runs the port. Two Norwegian shipping execs indicted for price-fixing The U.S. Justice Department said Höegh Autoliners' Ingar Skiaker and Øyvind Ervik worked with other shipping companies to illegally "fix, stabilize and maintain rates." Legislation would increase Congress' tariff authority The bill, introduced in the House Tuesday, would limit new or additional tariffs imposed by the president to 120 days unless approved by Congress. Moody's forecasts more automated container terminals Advantages include lower operating costs, increased throughput capacity, improved service reliability and reduced emissions. LA, Long Beach see Southeast Asian trade growth Larger container volumes with Asia partially have offset a decline in trade with China and Hong Kong. Port of Baltimore seizure nets 333 pounds of cocaine The seizure came one day after nearly 20 tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.3 billion were seized at the Port of Philadelphia. AAPA calls for federal solution to 'fix' HMT A letter sent Wednesday to congressional leaders states the plan "must provide full use" of the Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues and "address tax fairness." Commentary: Walmart should have known better It's important for all U.S. companies to invest the necessary resources into compliance oversight on the front end to prevent regulatory violations from occurring. Chao to receive AOTOS Award Purolator to invest C$1 billion over next five years Executive Moves: SSA, Hamburg Süd, QuestaWeb, TeamWW Schneider introduces intermodal ramp in Indianapolis Senators introduce two-person freight train crew bill Maersk is looking inland

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JUNE 27, 2019
Gasum completes ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam Nordic gas company Gasum completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering operation in Rotterdam. Singapore's Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term price increases to plus $9-$10/mt Singapore's ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for July were inked at higher premiums. Fujairah ex-wharf differentials could remain in negative territory: sources Fujairah ex-wharf bunker differentials have declined to negative territory amid ample supply. Oil prices remain 'very fragile' amid supply and demand concerns: Vitol "I think the [oil] price is really fighting itself between supply concerns and demand concerns," Hardy said. INTERVIEW: Indian Oil Corp eyes Saudi, US crude to replace bulk of Iranian volumes "If supplies through that channel are disrupted it will be a very difficult scenario," Singh 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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