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January 30, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China publishes new air emissions requirements effective immediately
  • Hong Kong December exports fall 5.8pc to US$43 billion in trade value
  • Dutch shipowner fined US$3.4 million for beaching vessel in India
  • CMA CGM's 1,400-TEU Containerships Nord its first to bunker LNG
  • Port of Los Angeles breaks record in 2018, up 1.2pc to 9.5 million TEU
  • Long Beach breaks records despite trade war - perhaps because of it
  • Port of Barcelona implements alternative fuel use to improve air quality
  • Indonesia sees windfall investment with China-US trade war re-locations
  • North Carolina Ports contribute US$15.4 billion a year to state economy
  • Greencarrier Freight offers box loading inspection services in China
  • Asia Pacific Airlines to add Boeing 757 converted freighter to fleet
  • FedEx again in top 10 of Fortune's most admired in the world
  • Airport surveillance with drones for improved safety expected

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • CMA CGM Group appoints Executive Vice-President in charge of assets
  • Containerships, a CMA CGM Group subsidiary specialised in intra-Europe, successfully carries out its first refuelling with liquefied natural gas
  • HMM names new VLCC
  • Liberia confirmed as world's second-largest ship registry
  • DP World Nhava Sheva & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal flag off CONCOR's maiden DPD train
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port betters coal handling record
  • External Affairs Minister proposes air freight corridors between India & Central Asia
  • India's air cargo market on the growth path: IATA
  • Qatar Airways Cargo commences freighter operations to Almaty
  • Banks to step up credit support to economy
  • Exporters have expectations from the Budget: President FIEO
  • Five key areas seen as helping to boost exports
  • BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards seeing robust response

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finnish forwarder trials biogas trucks
  • Clarkson crowns Liberia
  • LIS building new office block
  • Canada's international intermodal supply chain strengthened
  • Two digital experts for Röhlig's advisory board
  • Cargojet helps Elevate to celebrate first anniversary
  • Descartes acquires Visual Compliance
  • Metro Cruise Services installs new president
  • Almost 5,000 new wagons join fleet
  • Good vibes for Big Easy port Nola
  • Cefa Aviation's flight data supports Kalitta Air
  • Prologis burgeoning throughout Europe
  • Tanger Med looks with glee
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Columbia Shipmanagement appoints finance and commercial MD
  • GBRf launches Felixstowe - Midlands rail service
  • Asia Pacific Airlines close 2018 with uncertainty

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Supply chain radar: DSV preps to integrate a takeover target?
  • Ceva appoints CMA CGM executive to head its ocean freight
  • Supply chain radar: K+N cuts the fat to the bone to grow 'aggressively in sea and air freight'
  • A 'freight first' approach is needed to beat road and rail congestion in the UK
  • More air freight players are plugging in to digital business platforms
  • MSC to build inland box port and rail freight terminal in northern Portugal
  • Unifeeder launches UK-Poland service to help shippers over Brexit
  • Shippers brace for costly repatriation of salvageable Yantian Express cargo
  • Supply chain radar: Could Kerry sneak in for Panalpina? Believe the hype or not?
  • Ending government shutdown won't fix flight delays
  • A tiny screw shows why Apple computers can't be assembled in the US
  • Supply chain radar: Here comes the sun - CMA CGM vs DSV

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Newport News marks a milestone in 3D printing of warship components
  • Two new FMC Commissioners sworn in
  • Norwegian team unveils design for liquid hydrogen bunkering vessel
  • MAN Energy Solutions books first SCR-HP order
  • Austal cooperating with Australian and U.S. investigators

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Venezuela crisis could give boost to tanker demand
    If the political instability continues, the country's oil production could end up at zero barrels in two to three years...
  • Venezuelan ports operating 'normally' after US intervention
    Strains on truck availability are said to be hampering the discharge of bulkers, leading to increased dwelltimes, but the situation...
  • Christine Cabau Woehrel joins CMA CGM
    Role is responsible for managing the company's industrial assets such as its fleet of vessels, its new buildings, its container...
  • Qatar reveals plan for 60 new LNG carriers
    Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have previously built 45 LNG carriers under charter...
  • Swedish dockers intensify strike action
    The latest strike action follows on from a series of 25 intermittent strikes at 15 ports across Sweden, including Gothenburg...
  • Shipping urged to work together to solve bunker issues
    Ewoud Kamminga says failure to identify the cause of the Houston fuel problem has underscored the need for the industry...
  • New US maritime regulators appointed
    Former commissioner Daniel Maffei and new recruit Louis Sola join US shipping regulator
  • Unifeeder kicks off new era with Anglo-Polish service
    DP World completed the acquisition of European shortsea operator Unifeeder last month, as part of a $765m takeover
  • Neon Italy appoints Olivari as claim manager
    Neon Italy, the Genoa-based marine underwriting unit of specialist Lloyd's insurer Neon, has appointed Paolo Olivari as claims manager
  • Rally was too late for 2018 box freight rates
    Despite some positive numbers for freight and charter rates during 2018, box shipping enters 2019 with little positive to look...
  • Qingdao Port International chairman quits
    The resignation letter was delivered today and took immediate effect; the 62-year-old Zheng will hold no position in the company...
  • Celsius orders LNG duo for $375m from SHI
    The Danish owner had ordered two more LNG carriers from the yard in August 2018
  • Crane falls on to Evergreen vessel in Vancouver
    Terminal operator Global Container Terminals reported damage to several containers stacked at the ship's stern
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese New Year: Reasons to be cheerful | Those who fail to prepare might not be alone | Brexit: Crisis...
  • Pacific Radiance sets up Abu Dhabi joint venture
    Pacific Radiance's joint venture company Pacific Allianz Holdings, a partnership with Dubai-based Allianz Marine, is expanding into the neighbouring emirate...
  • CSSC to finance 36 newbuilds
    Deals come as CSSC's leasing arm is preparing for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil giant
    Due to the sanctions, US refiners will need to find alternative sources to replace Venezuelan heavy crude, which would be...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Storm to compound Chicago rail congestion
  • Oakland portal to post current truck turn times
  • US intermodal rail in 'fight for flexibility'
  • Squeezed margins drive M&A forwarding activity
  • Apathy hampers blockchain in shipping

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Brazil confusion continues to cut capesize rates
    Weak Chinese import demand and uncertainty surrounding Brazilian iron ore production have caused a perfect storm for cape rates.
  • Cormark resumes Algoma Central coverage
    New analyst starts following the Canadian drybulk player with buy rating, expecting a benefit from scrubbers.
  • Genco remains capesize bull for 2019 market
    UPDATE: Vale seems to validate Genco CEO John Wobensmith's belief that dam disaster unlikely to significantly reduce its iron ore volumes.
  • John Fredriksen helping Norwegian Air Shuttle fundraiser fly
    Involvement in airline rights issue sees billionaire link up again with one-time Golden Ocean finance chief.
  • Foresight Group's 25th winter feast draws 500 guests
    Foresight Group held its 25th annual winter barbecue party in mid-January with nearly 500 guests enjoying the feast. As one of the most popular events in the UK shipping community's calendar, the party in south-west London generally offers a variety of Indian and Western cuisines with vegetarian options - and this year was no exception. Mehrotra: 'I'm the world's most famous shipping face' Mehr
  • Baron: Aegean Marine will be stronger in 2019 with Mercuria
    Aegean Marine director Tyler Baron tells TradeWinds the company plans to emerge from bankruptcy in March.
  • Swedbank slashes impairments in 2018
    Swedish lender Swedbank has cut back impairments in 2018. The figure for last year was SEK 521m ($57.5m), down from SEK 1.285bn in 2017. The bank said the credit quality of its lending portfolios remained strong. In the fourth quarter, credit impairments amounted to SEK 412m, up from SEK 117m in the third quarter. They primarily related to provisions within Swedish banking and large corporates
  • Fourth-quarter rebound keeps Cosco's tanker unit in the black for 2018
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation manages to post a slim profit after a strong recovery in crude tanker markets towards the end of 2018.
  • Eight boxships freed from four-day ice jam
    Eight boxships have been released from a huge 13km ice jam near the port of Montreal in Canada. The build-up was blamed on heavy winds that dislodged ice sheets from the shore, the Montreal Gazette reported. Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg The vessels spent four days marooned in the St Lawrence river. Another 10 ships were stuck at ports in Trois-Rivieres and Les Escoumins, 100km downst
  • Optimists see tanker demand boost from fresh US sanctions on PDVSA
    Analysts survey potential consequences as Washington tightens the screw on the Maduro regime.
  • Bureau Veritas dragged into Lighthouse Winmore row
    The High Court of Hong Kong has approved a request from Win More Shipping to serve legal papers on French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) in Shanghai, China, for withdrawing class from the 16,000-dwt product tanker Lighthouse Winmore (built 1975), which was arrested at the Port of Yeosu under suspicion of breaking North Korean sanctions. The papers will be served outside Hong Kong juri
  • Jan De Nul axes contract at Uljanik shipyard
    Belgian owner Jan De Nul has become the latest owner to tear up a newbuilding contract at Croatia's troubled Uljanik Group. The shipbuilder said that the Luxembourg-based Jan De Nul unit Dredging and Maritime Management has unilaterally terminated its deal for a 26,600-dwt cutter-suction dredger due this March. CLdN cancels ro-ro at Uljanik as bids lodged The contract for hull 500 was cancelled
  • A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV purchase
    Denmark's A1 Offshore has reportedly become the latest owner to snap up an OSV from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers said it has paid $1.85m for the 4,400-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Independent (built 2003). VesselsValue assesses the ship as worth $1.36m. A1 Offshore has been contacted for comment. Its website lists nine OSVs in operation. Earlier this month, James Fisher wa
  • Lukoil eyes new Russian bulker terminal
    Russian oil company Lukoil is considering building a new bulker terminal in Vysotsk. It wants to tranship coke, coal and pellets there, according to the Leningrad regional government. "Lukoil has expressed its interest in construction of a dry cargo terminal...whose planned capacity is to reach 7m tonnes annually at the first stage, by 2021," it added in the statement cited by the Prime news age
  • Takeovers and talent spearhead Lockton's global expansion drive
    US broker with big P&I broking ambitions sees further scope for growth through acquisitions and recruitment
  • Scrubber users start fightback over environmental damage
    Carnival Corp vice president among those asserting that discharged water has no environmental impact
  • Roswell Tankers buys second vessel in two months
    Greek shipowner Michael Karagiannis has bought his second tanker in two months after being absent from the wet sale and purchase scene for half a decade. Roswell Tankers snaps up K Line aframax FSL Trust sells product tanker as fleet renewal continues Karagiannis company Roswell Tankers has added a product tanker from First Ship Lease to an aframax it snapped up in December, brokers say. Data
  • Polsteam set for more bulker sales
    Polish Steamship Co (Polsteam) is said to be putting two Chinese-built panamax bulkers up for sale. Brokers said the 79,000-dwt Giewont (built 2010) and Rysy (built 2011) will shortly be open for inspection. Polsteam eyes fresh wave of bulk carrier orders Polsteam set for yard move with scrubber retrofits in its sights The Rysy is on its way to Brazil in ballast, where it will arrive next we
  • Tanker and bulker fired on off Nigeria
    A tanker and bulker have been fired on by Nigerian pirates in two separate attacks. The IMB said the first incident occurred on 24 January about 35 nautical miles south of Brass. Pirates release RK8 Offshore AHTS crew A product carrier was shot at while underway, causing a general alarm to be raised. Non-essential crews mustered in the vessel's citadel and the ship conducted evasive moves. Th
  • Glencore fixes Zenith aframax duo for three years
    Glencore's ST Shipping has reportedly chartered-in a pair of LR1 tankers from Sophocles Zoullas' Zenith Shipping Group. Trading giants expect tough US sanctions on Iranian crude Brokers said the commodities trader's shipping arm fixed the 72,000-dwt product tanker Telluride and Augusta (both built 2003) for three years at $17,500 per day. The deal includes options that could extend the charter
  • Cabau Woehrel takes charge of CMA CGM fleet
    French container line CMA CGM has brought in Christine Cabau Woehrel as executive vice president in charge of assets. She will join from 15 March to manage the group's vessels, newbuildings, container fleet, intermodal transport and terminals. Cabau Woehrel started her career in 1987 with the French line, but became a transport consultant in 2011. The following year she was appointed CEO of the
  • ICG to fight compensation ruling over newbuilding delay
    Irish Continental Group (ICG) will appeal a ruling by Ireland's National Transport Authority (NTA) that it has to compensate passengers let down by a delayed newbuilding delivery. The owner of Irish Ferries cancelled summer 2018 sailings to France after German yard Flensburger failed to complete the 50,000-gt WB Yeats on time. ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m The NTA said it was not satis
  • Egypt's state bank takes $140m NNC chunk in debt deal
    National Navigation Company (NNC) has sealed a debt-swap deal to settle $240m in loans owed to the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). NNC caught in OW dragnet "The deal...obligates NBE to funnel $140m into NNC's capital, placing the bank second among shareholders with a 39.9% stake," said NNC chairman and managing director Tamer Abd El-Aleem, according to Arab Finance. The rest of the debt will be r
  • Rosneft takes over Lebanese storage terminal
    Russian energy company Rosneft has signed a deal to operate an oil products terminal in Lebanon. The ministry of energy and water has handed over the Tripoli facility for 20 years. The agreement also contemplates rehabilitation and expansion of the terminal. CEO of Rosneft, Igor Sechin, said: "The implementation of projects in the Middle East is one of the strategic directions of company's deve
  • Pacific Radiance sets up Abu Dhabi management operation
    Singapore OSV player Pacific Radiance is starting shipmanagement operations in Abu Dhabi. Its joint venture Pacific Allianz Holdings has teamed up with a local company to form Al Hail Marine Services with an initial capital of AED 150,000 ($41,000). Pacific Allianz has 49% of the venture. The company will carry out shipmanagement and operations, and provide onshore and offshore oil and gas fi
  • Crane crashes on to Evergreen boxship
    A crane has crashed on to an Evergreen containership in Canada. The incident involving the 7,025-teu Ever Summit (built 2007) happened on Monday at the port of Vancouver, the Vancouver Sun reported. Global Container Terminal spokeswoman Louanne Wong said there were no injuries. In an email to Postmedia News, Wong said the vessel was docking at the facility when it made contact with the ship-to-
  • Celsius Tankers adds two more LNG carriers at Samsung
    Korean yard continues order spree by firming up options worth $376m with Danish owner.
  • Joachim Brack joins Columbia Shipmanagement
    Shipping veteran replaces Mads Soerensen as financial director in Germany.
  • Two killed in Cido Shipping aframax explosion
    Boiler room explosion in Turkish shipyard claims the lives of two yard employees while ten more are injured.
  • BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade
    Unions and politicians claim miner is exploiting loopholes to hire cheap labour at the expense of domestic seafarers

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Shippers may favor contracts over spot movements
    Drewry suggests shippers may want to lock in rates because of rate volatility and join shipper associations or buying groups.
  • Crane collapses at Port of Vancouver after hit by vessel
    No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred early Monday morning, but both the crane and Evergreen ship sustained damage.
  • Commentary: Don't be lured by freight payment schemes
    IPS Worldwide bankruptcy filing is another critical reminder that shippers need to better manage their accounts payable.
  • Port of Los Angeles highlights 'digital transformation'
    Port handled 9.5 million TEUs in 2018 and believes technology can help solve "persistent systemic problems."
  • U.S. hits Huawei with legal double whammy
  • Treasury takes aim at Venezuelan oil company
  • Port of Oakland adds trucker turn times to portal
  • Descartes signs agreement to acquire Visual Compliance
  • GlobalTranz reports 150 percent EBITDA growth
  • Executive Moves: Land, sea and rail
  • Executive Moves: Crowley and InstaFreight
  • Port of Savannah moves record 4.35 million TEUs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Bad weather, loading delays in Black Sea strengthen Asian naphtha market
    A shift in freight logistics in the Black Sea due to bad weather conditions has led to expected delays of naphtha arrivals East, as naphtha lifters have begun using smaller vessels to carry cargoes through the Bosphorous straits before reloading on larger vessels.
  • Bad weather limits Piraeus bunkering operations
    Bad weather is limiting operations at the Greek port of Piraeus and causing congestion at the port, sources said Tuesday.
  • Glencore's shipping arm takes LR2 on time charter for up to nine months
    Glencore's shipping arm, has taken the LR2 Pro Alliance on time charter for up to nine months, market participants said Tuesday.
  • USGC HSFO swap values spike following US sanctions on PDVSA
    USGC HSFO swap values strengthened Tuesday morning following news of US sanctions against Venezuelan state-owned PDVSA on Monday, sources said.
  • Singapore LSFO, LSMGO 2018 sales may draw more bunker players as demand jumps
    The sharp jump in LSFO and LSMGO sales at the Port of Singapore last year is likely to change the dynamics of Singapore's bunker industry as it could potentially draw more marine fuel suppliers to offer these grades, industry sources said.
  • US imports of Venezuelan crude likely ended by payment rules
    Has Venezuela shipped its last barrel of crude oil to the US?
  • Oil settles higher as market mulls supply impact of US sanctions on PDVSA
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday as the market continued to weigh the impact of US sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector against the global crude supply balance.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Saudi's Falih says Venezuela crisis not yet affecting oil market
    "Let's see what happens in March or April. Let's wait," Falih said.
  • FUTURES: Crude stabilizes after settling down sharply
    "US-China trade talks, an escalating crisis in Venezuela and the Fed policy statement should keep commodity prices volatile," ANZ analysts said Tuesday.
  • Qatar plans to more than double LNG carrier fleet, seeks cooperation from South Korea
    Qatar that currently runs 50 LNG carriers plans to have additional 60 LNG carriers, and invites cooperation with South Korea, the presidential office said.

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