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May 31, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Undeclared toxic chemical fire hits 1,585-TEUer in Laem Chabang
  • Hutchison's Port of Felixstowe links up to Yorkshire logistics hub
  • Hamburg Sud loops Europe-Central America, Caribbean and SAWC
  • China's Antong Holdings lands $297m state funding for logistics programme
  • Expanded Batangas container terminal to help ease congestion at Manila port
  • BIFA has newly elected national chair and vice chair
  • Asia-Pacific's April air cargo falls for 6th straight month: AAPA
  • Hangzhou's aviation town chalks up US$362m in aviation deals
  • California's Ontario Airport chalks up double-digit growth in cargo volume in April

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • Asian Shipowners' Association deliberates on key issues
  • CMA CGM transforming to adapt to changing market
  • India's coal import up in April
  • Saudi Arabia ends export ban on fruits & vegetables from Kerala
  • Deendayal Port Trust considers key issues at first Board Meeting presided over by new Chairman
  • NYK recognised as a top company in Port of Long Beach's environmental initiative
  • India to remain world's fastest growing economy
  • MMTC achieves record performance in 2018-19
  • US removes India from its currency monitoring list
  • US-China trade war seen as advantageous for India's agricultural exports
  • China said to be retaliating through non-tariff barriers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Indian Railways moving further away from fossil fuel
  • Bati Group presents new logo
  • Night Star Express enhances infrastructure
  • LNG tanker on course for Baltic Sea
  • App optimises HGV transport in Hamburg
  • Eva Air decommissioning nose loader
  • Finished vehicles along new Silk Road
  • Switching from Zufall to Mainblick
  • Swiss Post sees profit dwindle
  • More reefers for Zim
  • DHL enhances intercontinental fleet
  • Launch of mega-truck service in Portugal
  • New heads for Bifa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Kale Logistics Solutions joins Pan Asia Alliance
  • Regional industry supports port of Lübeck masterplan
  • Turkish Airlines touches down in Strasbourg

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • APL to quit Asia-Europe trade as CMA CGM eyes greater cost-saving
  • Pilots hit back as Atlas brands 'overworked and underpaid' claim a myth
  • CMA CGM reports $50m cut in Q1 losses as liftings increase
  • Online port community system a 'game-changer' for India's shipping industry
  • US retailers under threat from Amazon move to free next-day shipping
  • US CEO says trade war is shifting focus to sourcing over selling
  • Fons de Haan to lead Belgian operations for Crane Worldwide
  • Supply chain radar: driver shortage 'my arse'
  • Market Insight Exclusive: Seko Logistics is on the market

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • VIDEO: River cruise captain arrested after deadly Danube collision
    The captain of a 135 m Viking River Cruises vessel that collided with a tourist boat on which seven South Korean tourists died has been arrested by Hungarian police as the search
  • ABB launches OnBoard Microgrid
    ABB has released a compact size DC-based power distribution system to offer hybrid power efficiencies to smaller vessels The newly launched Onboard Microgrid is based on the principles of ABB's award-winning power
  • Med Marine delivers first RAstar 3000-W class tug
    Turkey's Med Marine Shipyards recently delivered Vittoriosa, the first RAstar 3000-W Class LNG terminal escort tug to Tug Malta, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rimorchiatori Riuniti Group, Genoa, Italy. The Vittoriosa
  • Jury acquits master of all charges in illegal discharge case
    After spending more than 19 months detained in Lake Charles, La., the Russian master of a ship involved in an illegal discharge case is free and able to return to Russia following
  • New satellites will add to Fleet Xpress capabilities
    With growing demand for maritime broadband capacity, Inmarsat is to beef up the capacity, capabilities and operational agility of the Global Xpress network that delivers its Fleet Xpress service. It has signed
  • ICS updates MLC Guidelines
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched the third edition of its Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labor Convention. Covering all amendments made to the Maritime Labor Convention
  • Jan De Nul orders giant jack-up
    Offshore wind turbines are getting larger, with units under development with heights of more than 270 m and blades 120 m long. These increases in size and installation height create problems for

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • Fredriksen's Seatankers orders newbuilds
    The orders, via Cyprus-based Seatankers Management, would be the first since news emerged that the group placed an order for...
  • Vietnam exports boom as China shipments to US slump
    Logistics and trade observers believe Vietnam is benefiting from businesses shifting their supply chains in response to increased US tariffs...
  • China might expand scrubber restriction zone
    Local maritime authorities are conducting research to further assess the environmental impact of the devices, with a focus on the...
  • Southernpec loses Singapore bunker supplier licence
    Southernpec was Singapore's 30th largest bunker supplier in 2018 in terms of volume, according to the MPA
  • West of England combined ratio comes in at 114%
    'The club remains cautious in its expectations of claims developments and has increased its reserving strength on the balance sheet,'...
  • Viewpoint: The master's mistake
    The age of digitisation and instant communication is only likely to increase the pressure on ships' captains
  • Hydrogen or ammonia?
    Safety is the key factor with hydrogen and ammonia. Both have toxic characteristics, with hydrogen being very explosive
  • Hydrogen 101
    Hydrogen is forecast to increasingly play a key role in the move to decarbonise society, representing 18% of the final...
  • Why Norway is backing hydrogen as the key to decarbonising shipping by 2050
    Norway's vast sovereign wealth fund is underwriting a generational research and development project that could ultimately see hydrogen-fuelled ships replace...
  • CSSC Shipping IPO overvalued, analyst says
    Lack of sufficient disclosures about the residual value risk was another bugbear as the company has substantial numbers of operating...
  • Shipping enters the ion age with battery technology
    Norwegian shipowners and technology manufacturers are recognising that battery technology can reduce emissions and cut overall vessel operation costs
  • Daily Briefing
    CMA CGM's cost-cutting intensifies | Opec oil shipments fall 21% | Blank sailings signal transpacific weakness | Australia LNG battles high-cost...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Sailing on solar
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Saudi Global Ports' 21,000 teu vessel call highlights rising Middle East trade
    Other ports in the region such as Jebel Ali and Jeddah have previously taken 18,000 teu calls
  • Canadian federal mediator enters negotiations to avoid strike action in the Port of Vancouver
    'We hope a disruption can be avoided and that the two parties can reach a resolution quickly,' said Danielle Jang...
  • Santos looks to capitalise on LNG bunkering demand
    The company has also received interest from Chinese buyers, both private companies and national oil companies, for offtake from the...
  • Swiber creditors approve restructuring plan
    Creditors' mandate is positive news for Swiber and gives the company an opportunity to be rehabilitated with the proposed investment...
  • ArcelorMittal's Europe steel output cuts expected to hit dry bulk market
    The cuts in Europe follow troubles at British Steel's plant in the UK, pointing to lower demand for raw materials...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • New Jersey blocked from waterfront commission exit
  • Hearing lays bare frayed US shipper-rail relations
  • The high cost of sourcing outside China
  • JOC Top 100 Importers and Exporters Ranking 2019
  • Digital market aims to untangle US cross-border trucking
  • ILA urges ILWU Canada to resist port automation

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • Teekay Offshore hires duo to evaluate Brookfield deal
    As promised, Teekay Offshore has hired two outside advisors to evaluate Brookfield Business Partner's discounted take-private offer. The New York-traded, Vancouver-based company announced after the close Monday that Evercore Group had been retained to evaluate the financials and Potter Anderson & Corroon as legal counsel. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private Teekay offloads remainin
  • Former Seaspan CFO joins Teekay Tankers board
    Teekay Tankers is set to welcome a new board member to replace one joining the company's general partner. Former Seaspan finance chief Sai Chu will join the board of the New York-traded tanker owner, replacing Richard Patterson who joins the board of Teekay GP. Teekay Corp, Teekay Tankers reshuffle boards "Sai brings a wealth of financial and shipping expertise to Teekay Tankers," board chairma
  • Diana Shipping fixes panamax at higher rate
    Diana Shipping has fixed one of its panamax bulk carriers to Uniper Global Commodities at a rate higher than its current earnings. Diana Shipping tender offer oversubscribed The 81,297-dwt Leto (built 2010) was fixed to the trader for 11 to 13 months at a gross daily rate of $13,000, minus 5% commission for third parties. The Leto is concluding a 16-month charter to Glencore Agriculture, durin
  • Nordic Shipholding finds new buyer for veteran handysize
    Nordic Shipholding has found a new buyer for its oldest handysize tanker. The Danish company is set to move the 35,800-dwt Nordic Ruth (built 2000) for $5.8m to an unnamed buyer after a deal to sell the ship fell through in early April. Nordic Shipholding sees veteran tanker sale fall through The sale leaves Nordic Shipholding with five ships, four handysize tankers and an LR1. None of its rem
  • ABS calls for radical market change to meet IMO goals
    Class society calls for better scheduling of sailings and reduced ballast voyages to reduce carbon emissions
  • Morgan Stanley faces hit from analyst cut but stays a player
    Executives say lack of shipping research in wake of Fotis Giannakoulis' departure is 'not great', but huge ability to place shares in equity deals keeps bank in frame
  • North P&I Club's investment profit covers underwriting loss
    One of the largest P&I mutuals hints it is calling time on 'unsustainable' premiums
  • Houston, we have a problem with the future of shipping equities
    Five investment banks have dropped coverage of shipping equities in recent months amid poor share price performance in a worrying sign for the future of public fundraising in the US
  • Nordic American Tankers inks suezmax period deal with Equinor
    Nordic American Tankers has cut a deal to lease out one of its ships to Equinor at a time the tanker market is expected to take a turn for the better. The Herbjorn Hansson-led suezmax tanker owner has fixed the 158,597-dwt Nordic Zenith (built 2011) to the Norwegian oil company for the next 12 to 15 months. After positive Q1, Nordic American Tankers shares soar Financial details of the charter
  • London P&I Club counter-sues Spain for €1.4bn in damages following Prestige lawsuits
    Spain must pay to be paid, the London P&I Club has claimed, following a billion-Euro judgment against the insurer in the country last year.
  • Chinese vice president Wang Qishan drops in at Hamburg terminal
    Chinese vice president Wang Qishan has paid a visit to the port of Hamburg, an important hub for the country's containerships. HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) welcomed the VIP as part of a one-day tour. Wang was greeted by the chairwoman of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA), Angela Titzrath, and Hamburg's First Mayor, Peter Tschentscher, as well as representatives of China's Cosco. He
  • AP Moller-Maersk arm buys into first Portuguese startup
    An AP Moller-Maersk company seeking to build billion-dollar businesses has bought into Portuguese startup Huub in what was one of the biggest ever seed rounds in the country. Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing dents container shipping demand AP Moller-Maersk heads into uncharted waters as historic shift in strategy unfolds Huub, which offers end-to-end so
  • Clash involving Viking ship kills seven in Hungary
    Seven people have been killed and 21 others were missing after a collision between a small tourist boat and a Viking River Cruises river vessel in Hungary. The accident happened on Wednesday night in the Danube River in Budapest. The Hableany boat was carrying 33 South Korean passengers and two Hungarian crew, AP reported. Viking Ocean Cruises hit with $10m lawsuit over Viking Sky drama
  • Maersk Tankers linked to $60.6m double aframax sale
    Maersk Tankers is said to have extended a busy week with the sale of its final two crude tankers. Maersk Tankers strikes for four extra LR2s newbuildings at Dalian Shipyard Maersk Tankers targets major cut in CO2 emissions under new strategy The Danish owner booked four extra LR2s in China on Tuesday and was being linked with a second-hand MR purchase. Now, brokers believe the privately-owned
  • Yang Ming ship saves duo from burning yacht
    Yang Ming seafarers have saved two Australians from their burning yacht en route to Singapore. The rescue involving the 4,662-teu YM Excellence (built 2015) took place on 19 May while the vessel was sailing from China, the company said. Captain Lee Chien-Sheng revealed the crew saw black smoke billowing from the yacht, which soon burst into flames. The boxship tried to contact the boat in vain.
  • Fitch dials up debt rating on Sovcomflot amid growth of industrial business
    Fitch has upgraded its long-term issuer default rating on Russian shipowner Sovcomflot (SCF Group) at a time the company has set a target to follow the state back to investment grade. Shipowner Sovcomflot seeks to follow Russian state back to investment grade Sovcomflot seals newbuilding financing with new loan Sovcomflot posts big first-quarter profit as tanker market recovers The ratings age
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises teams up with Global Ports Holding in Antigua
    Global Ports Holding (GPH) is partnering with Royal Caribbean Cruises to develop cruise facilities in Antigua & Barbuda. Global Ports profit powers ahead Global Ports Holding wins 'landmark' deal in the Bahamas The world's largest independent cruise port operator has signed an equity partnership agreement with the cruise company for GPH's local subsidiary, GPH (Antigua). The partners will inve
  • Pillarstone aims for billion-dollar debt fund
    A debt fund launched by Pillarstone is targeting $1bn in distressed shipping assets. Finav, as the fund is known, has made a good start by acquiring distressed debt with a book value of $350m from two Italian banks. This means it is the biggest distressed-asset shipping fund in Italy. It will add to about $2bn of assets under management that Pillarston has in the distressed shipping and corporat
  • Pillarstone swoops to the rescue in indebted Italian shipping
    Private equity player is becoming a dominant force in solving banks' bad shipping debt in Italy
  • Prem Watsa's Fairfax lifts stake in Greece's Eurobank to 33%
    Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings has increased its stake in Greek shipping lender Eurobank to 33.5%. The bank said it had been told that the fund, owned by Indo-Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, had lifted its stake from below 25%. Eurobank slashes provisions to $764m Fairfax India grabs 41% stake in Seven Islands Shipping It now has 1.22bn voting rights in the bank's ordinary shares. T
  • Single structure model yields benefits for Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Closer ties with EUKOR enhance fleet flexibility with grouping of assets, says Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean's Michael Hynekamp
  • Siem Car Carriers reinforces focus in Norway on cleaner LNG fuelling
    Norwegian player builds 7,700-ceu ships in joint project with car giant Volkswagen and bunker supplier Shell
  • Norwegian shipyards and equipment makers diversify from offshore shipbuilding
    Tech-focused Norwegian cluster riding out of downturn with ability to harness business opportunities related to ferries, expedition cruiseships and fishboats
  • UECC pioneers in car carriers with low-emission design
    Green fuels of the future factored into operator's strategy as it orders hybrid LNG-powered ships
  • Tax the rich? Norway's shipowners enjoy lower wealth tax
    Norwegian owners benefit from the government's efforts in cutting personal wealth tax-but a full repealing is unlikely
  • Norwegian shipping faces up to energy transition
    Norway's maritime cluster can take advantage of its technological capabilities amid tightening environmental regulations and continued digitalisation, some industry officials hope.
  • Hoegh Autoliners grows positive on LNG but rejects use of scrubbers
    Hoegh Autoliners chief executive Ivar Hansson Myklebust says the Oslo-based company considered using LNG as a fuelling option for its last series of newbuildings and it is an option for its next order. The Norwegian car carrier owner and operator has no firm plans to build new ships, but Hoegh has been watching technical developments closely and has a positive view on LNG. Myklebust's comments c
  • Norwegian mutual insurance model takes shape
    The big three Norwegian marine insurers are now providing a full range of cover to shipowner members and third parties
  • From Taipei to Pentonville jail, Nobu Su's fall is near complete
    As Taiwanese shipowner Nobu Su languishes in prison over $57m in court debts, Holly Birkett offers a personal reflection on his fall from global player to inmate
  • Boa says OCV outlook improving as oil price rises
    Norwegian owner Boa OCV has said the offshore construction vessel (OCV) market is improving as the oil price rises. The medium to long-term outlook is better for the company, which is also due to continued lowered hurdle rates for new field developments for oil companies, and increased volume of actual and estimated pending sanctioned offshore field development projects, it added. Bond trustee f
  • Jaldhi boosts products tanker fleet
    Singaporean shipowner confirms fifth products tanker purchase
  • WFW praises Star Bulk after Delphin deal
    International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has praised Star Bulk Carriers management after working with the company on the Delphin Shipping fleet deal. Petros Pappas adds to takeover tally as Star Bulk buys Delphin Shipping fleet The Nasdaq-listed shipowner paid $139.5m to acquire 11 bulkers in a shares and cash transaction this week. This is the third such deal that WFW have assiste
  • Oslo's $1bn capital market for shipping pushing New York for global supremacy
    Norway's 'impressive ecosystem' makes it a premier capital market for shipping, especially for newcomers
  • Golar LNG primed to reactivate laid-up FSRU for next Brazil job
    Company's first regas vessel converted from LNG carrier looks destined to return to South America
  • JJ Ugland reveals term charter effort amid improved results
    JJ Ugland is launching a drive to lock more of its supramax bulkers into short and long-term period charters, according to its latest annual report. The private Norwegian shipowner, which is listed with almost 50 bulkers, also confirmed that one of its vessels, the 58,000-dwt Lunita (built 2014), is on charter until 2023 following an off-market deal last autumn. JJ Ugland Group prepares to offl
  • MPC Container Ships keeps powder dry to make most of possible market recovery
    MPC Container Ships (MPCC) is positioned to benefit from a tightening feedership market in the second half of 2019 and in 2020, chief executive Constantin Baack says. He expects the feeder containership market to be buoyed by healthy demand and limited supply, despite the uncertainty caused by escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The Oslo-listed tonnage provider is opting to fix m
  • Kyklades behind HHI newbuild order for suezmax tanker duo
    Sources say Greek shipowner exercised options at South Korean yard
  • Fredriksen's back, with $500m newbuild orders
    Seatankers contracts up to four LR2s in China and signs letter of intent for two firm VLCCs, with options for two more
  • Brodosplit adds second Oceanwide cruiseship
    Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard has won a contract for a second cruiseship for Dutch owner Oceanwide. The 6,300-gt, 198-passenger vessel, Janssonius, will be delivered in October 2021, the yard said, according to the Hina news agency. It handed over the first, Hondius, this month. The value of both vessels is more than EUR 100m ($112m). The second ship is named after Johannes Janssonius, a Dut
  • Eidesvik PSV reactivated after nearly three years
    Norway's Eidesvik Offshore has brought a platform supply vessel (PSV) back into the North Sea spot market after nearly three years in layup. The 3,500-dwt Viking Athene (built 2006) has been fixed for a firm six months by Aker BP for supply and standby duties, broker Westshore reported. OSV owners see light at the end of long, dark downturn PSV trio reactivated after combined 11 years It has b
  • Owner of seized suezmax to take Egypt to court
    Embed: Ukrainian Sea Shark crew return home The owner of a suezmax held in Egypt since December is ready to launch a legal fight to regain control of the vessel. The 163,000-dwt Sea Shark (built 1991) was detained in the Red Sea after inadvertently straying into Egyptian territorial waters to avoid presenting a danger to shipping when it was prevented from passing through the Suez Canal, accordi
  • Bulk of Swiber creditors approve restructuring proposal
    Approvals come nearly three years after it filed for insolvency. KPMG picks up over $3m in fees.
  • Marinakis marks anniversary of Forest's first European triumph
    Thursday marks 40 years to the day since club he acquired won first of its two major cups.
  • Singapore strips Southernpec of bunker supplier licence
    Move follows removal of firm's license to operate bunker barges in earlier this month.
  • Hong Kong's Hutchison to build new Quebec box terminal
    Li Ka Shing-backed port operator says facility will be its gateway to the East coast of North America.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • British Columbia port employers, ILWU reach tentative accord
    Dockworkers returning to work Thursday afternoon after all-night negotiations.
  • Pelosi remains 'optimistic' about infrastructure package
    President Donald Trump said last week that talks would not continue until Democratic lawmakers "get these phony investigations over with."
  • ALAN: Do supply chain checkup before natural disaster
    Logisticians can't help with recovery operations if their businesses aren't prepared, says Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network.
  • China not named currency manipulator in report
    Japan, Germany and Malaysia among the countries that met two of three criteria to be designated by the Treasury as a currency manipulator, but no country met all three.
  • Executive Moves: Nexxiot, Grote Industries, IUMI
  • Five new Canadian icebreakers sought for Great Lakes
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • Hutchison, CN sign up to develop Quebec terminal
  • AVAIO Capital investing in Novaporte

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 30, 2019
  • EIA says US residual fuel oil production rose 38% on week
    US residual fuel oil production across the US rose 38% week on week.
  • Crude tumbles on talk of softer US approach to Iran sanctions
    Crude futures tumbled Thursday, following a US gasoline stock build.
  • Dardanelles partially closed from May 31-June 9 on construction works
    The Dardanelles will be closed southbound from May 31 until June 6 and northbound from June 9 to June 12.

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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
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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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