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BRIEFS
March 16, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Things picking up in China as ship calls return to previous levels
  • S Korea is again world's leading shipbuilder despite massive drop in orders
  • ONE boosts participation on Australia East Asia Service
  • Neptune Pacific Line buys Singapore's PIL subsidiary Pacific Direct Line
  • DP World's 2019 profits tumble 8.3pc to US$1.2b after acquisitions
  • US ports to welcome 2M's former goliaths on the Asia-Europe trades
  • US retail box ports take bigger hit from virus than originally expected
  • Port of LA-LB work on digital enhancements to boost competitiveness
  • Ships skip JNPT due to virus outbreak and scrubber retrofits
  • Kuehne + Nagel sells UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics
  • Intra-Asia airfreight rates surge; China to Europe/US prices are rising
  • TIACA teams up with CLIVE Data Services to offer latest air cargo info
  • FedEx delivers medical supplies to HK to help out virus outbreak

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 15, 2020
  • Legitimacy & Admissibility of the issuance of Bill of Lading
  • Neptune Pacific Line acquires Pacific Direct Line
  • Potential demand loss of 17 m TEUs seen due to Coronavirus impact
  • Deendayal Port crosses last financial year's 115.40 mmt in cargo handling
  • Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 to empower the ports to perform with greater efficiency on account of full autonomy in decision-making
  • Mundra Port handles highest volume in container rakes
  • Cabinet approves WTO-compliant scheme to boost exports
  • Cotton exports estimated at same level as last year due to pick-up from other markets
  • Export pack size restriction on rapeseed oil, mustard oil sought to be removed
  • Exports rise 2.91 pc to $ 27.65 bn in Feb., says Commerce Ministry

International Transport Journalweb site
  • China believes in Wilhelmshaven
  • Block train for zinc-lead concentrate launched
  • Singapore Airlines renews, expands and innovates
  • Maritime volume contraction like in 2009?
  • Protective masks flying into Italy... from China
  • PSI Logistics forms partnership with agiplan
  • New structure for BVL's board
  • Sweden goes paperless with e-CMR
  • Kerry Logistics moves into new London Heathrow facility
  • Australian economic package supports truckers
  • Europa's Newcastle team finds new home
  • MacGregor's service to cover the Americas
  • Northern cargo hub imports Covid-19
  • Remote cranes on Russian grounds
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • India plans three new freight corridors
  • Tigers expands collaboration with Asendia
  • New commercial director for the Asia-Pacific region
  • Building an air bridge between the Americas and China

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Does this volatile market herald the end of long-term freight contracts?
  • Air freight rates start to surge as carriers unveil plans for the transatlantic
  • Fiata failed us and is not 'fit for purpose' in a digital age, claims veteran forwarder
  • Battle for business via online offerings heats up among forwarder ranks
  • Chittagong depots won't handle boxes from non-payers Maersk and OOCL
  • Yes Minister: the four stages of government ineptitude
  • DSV: 'We must be ready to move goods so the community continues to function'
  • Market Insight: Bankers grow nervous, expect default rates to surge
  • Supply chain radar: Covid-19, toilet rolls & the c-suite

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Fincantieri to suspend production at its Italian shipyards
    Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri is to suspend production at its Italian facilities from March 16 until March 29. The move is in response both to ever-stricter Italian Government measures and to trade union
  • NTSB reports on towing vessel contact with much-struck bridge
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a March 10, 2019 incident in which the towing vessel Rivers Wilson, with eight crewmembers and pushing six loaded barges, contacted the
  • CLIA cruise lines suspend operations from U.S. ports for 30 days
    CLIA -the Cruise Line Industry International Association - announced yesterday that its ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days
  • More cruise lines suspend sailings
    More cruise lines have followed Carnival Corporation's Princess Brand in announcing suspensions of sailings. They include Royal Caribbean Cruise Line which said today that, beginning midnight tonight, it will pause its fleet's
  • FMC Commissioner notes pick-up in trans-Pacific trades
    In a statement on the impact of the coronavirus on the maritime industry, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel notes that, in response to its effects on Chinese manufacturing and logistics services, ocean
  • Maryland Pilots order new launch from Gladding-Hearn
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered its fourth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, Somerset, Mass. Delivery is scheduled for December 2020. Since the Chesapeake Class pilot boat was
  • AWO releases COVID-19 contingency planning guide
    As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the United States and globally, AWO has produced a COVID-19 planning guide as a resource to assist waterways operators in developing and implementing a
  • OSG completes Alaska Tanker Company acquisition
    Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that its subsidiaries have completed the purchase of three U.S.-flagged crude oil carrier vessels, the Alaskan Explorer, Alaskan Legend, and Alaskan Navigator from BP Oil
  • Autonomous tug trialed in Port of Singapore
    Wärtsilä and Singapore harbor and terminal towage operator PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. have successfully completed initial sea trials for the "IntelliTug" project (see earlier story). The PSA Polaris, a harbor tug owned
  • New date set for CMA Shipping 2020
    The organizers of CMA Shipping 2020 have set new dates for the event, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. "Our primary concern is the health and safety of the attendees, but we
  • ClassNK grants AiP for concept vessel fueled by reformed LPG
    Classification society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daihatsu Diesel for its concept design of a coastal LPG carrier fueled by LPG reformed gas. The concept vessel was developed

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Saudis in record-breaking tanker charter exceeding $370,000 daily
    Tanker rates are now rising at levels not seen since the Iraqi tanker wars in the 1980s, and have even...
  • Sovcomflot eyes strong tanker market in 2020
    Profits soar in 2019 amid stronger charter markets and the company's view is the momentum can continue in 2020
  • The week in charts: China's containership calls back to normal and tanker rates soar
    Port calls at China's two main container ports are returning to the same levels seen a year ago, while the...
  • Box lines face $17bn revenue shortfall as demand slumps
    Efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus are set to push down demand for containerised goods this year
  • Jotun launches proactive biofouling removal technology
    Technology claimed to reduce ship emissions, cut the transmission of invasive species, increase hull performance and lower fuel consumption was...
  • Coronavirus highlights digital's role in driving tomorrow's safety outcomes
    While no one has the playbook for the coronavirus outbreak, industries are learning and adapting to this new reality on...
  • Coronavirus: Governments must let shipping keep on shipping
    Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy. Precautions and risk mitigation are, of course essential, but an ill-considered, media-driven...
  • Surge in air cargo as shippers seek alternatives to blanked sailings
    A shortage of available container slots and cancellation of passenger flights is pushing up air cargo demand
  • IMO interpreter diagnosed with coronavirus
    The IMO closed its headquarters until Monday and warned visitors to stay away
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Tankers, toilet rolls and scuppered scrubber economics
    Panic buying seems to be the trend of the moment, whether you're stockpiling bathroom essentials amid coronavirus concerns, or making...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market | China ship calls return to previous levels | Singapore...
  • Dry bulk players rethink their approach to speed
    Panamax, supramax and handysize speeds all declined during the first weeks of 2020, but have since rebounded
  • Japan's SMTB endorses Poseidon Principles
    Signatories to the Poseidon Principles now represent more than $150bn in loans to international shipping, making up over a third...
  • European gas hub price may hit new lows amid plunging LNG demand fears
    More liquefied natural gas cargoes may head to Europe with demand expansion in Asia likely to fall short following the...
  • US imposes sanctions on Russian firm, but offers to lift them from Swedish company
    Ofac appears to have assured specialty products refiner Nynas, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Finland's Neste Oil and...
  • PIL confirms disposal of feeder unit
    The offloading of Pacific Direct Line was already disclosed in a Alphaliner newsletter last week
  • US sees highest-ever crude oil exports in 2019 despite trade war
    US crude oil exports to China, the third-largest export destination in 2018, fell by nearly 100,000 barrels per day to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • New blank sailings to cut NY-NJ March volumes 30 percent
  • Asia-US container spot rates jump as China imports surge
  • New investment brings DCLI closer to full radial tire fleet by 2023
  • Air freight rates soar as US trans-Atlantic travel ban nears
  • Allport Cargo plots course as technology maximizer for shippers
  • Breakbulk & Project Cargo event cancelled

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Capesize rates remain low at the end of tumultuous week
  • OSG considers more ships, finishes fourth quarter in black
  • Most shipping stocks recover as tanker surge continues
  • 'Out-of-control' week for VLCCs ends with new record WS 400 fixture
  • Seatrade postpones annual Cruise Global conference
  • Tersan wins repeat shipbuilding business from Russia
  • Saudi Arabia's laden VLCC 'armada' expected to bring oil price war to US
  • Fred Olsen latest line to halt cruises after Braemar virus outbreak
  • Dynagas LNG Partners sees China demand returning, but hits brake on growth
  • Mexican navy rescues 12 crew after general cargoship sinks
  • Massoel Shipping sells only supramax as fleet shrinks further
  • NYK Line crew carry out first digital currency transfers on board vessels
  • IMO interpreter tested positive for coronavirus
  • Celestyal Cruises suspends operations as Greece shuts down museums
  • Virus causes Maersk to downsize crucial annual meeting as DFDS scraps its own
  • U-Ming joins expanded Baumarine by MaruKlav panamax pool
  • Mixed picture for stocks but Nordic Shipholding rises 68%
  • Sea World sells second ageing tanker since September
  • Beijing certifies force majeure, but is it lost in translation?
  • Sovcomflot reveals more than $1bn of financing as profit soars
  • Long-serving Claus Hemmingsen rewarded with AP Moller Holding board role
  • 'Outstanding tanker comeback' boosts MR tanker owner TNG
  • Singapore extends ban to visitors from Italy, Spain, Germany, France
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust first Asian bank to join Poseidon Principles
  • PIL confirms disposal of Pacific Direct Line as clear-out continues
  • Clean Marine claims hybrid scrubber installed in '30 days'

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • US tightens sanctions lasso on Rosneft operations handling Venezuelan oil
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control added Russian oil company overseas affiliate TNK Trading International in Switzerland to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons...
  • Georgia ports suffer 'precipitous drop in imports'
    Ports on East and West coasts do expect cargo surge as manufacturing ramps up in China following coronavirus-caused shutdowns.
  • Clarifying 'routed' exports for US data collection, enforcement
    The Commerce Department's Census Bureau and Bureau of Industry and Security believe an upcoming proposed rulemaking may resolve the regulatory confusion for required export data.
  • Coronavirus sinks maritime conferences
    American Association of Port Authorities and Women's International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
  • Supertanker spot rate on verge of breaking record high
    As the world reels from coronavirus, crude-tanker owners are raking in massive returns.
  • FreightWaves Flashback: Cross-Florida barge canal begins construction
    Historic canal construction begins; highway links Atlanta to ocean; recovery expected for Florida's citrus industry.
  • FMC monitors coronavirus impacts on container industry's competitive health
    "Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions," FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 13, 2020
  • Australia's NWS condensate to seek alternative homes after Pertamina declines purchase
    Australian North West Shelf condensate cargoes for May loading would have to seek alternative homes, after main buyer Indonesia's Pertamina declined to take any cargoes of the grade in a recent tender, while other end-users are expected to drive a hard bargain amid the ongoing surge in freight rates, Asian condensate traders said Friday.
  • Brazil's Petrobras adapts work rules after employee hit by COVID-19
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras joined many companies around the world in adopting measures to avoid further dissemination of COVID-19 after an employee was infected by the virus while on holiday abroad, the company confirmed Friday.
  • Malaysia's Kimanis May crude exports to double on month to 4.8 mil barrels
    A total of 4.8 million barrels of Malaysian Kimanis crude oil are scheduled to be exported in May, doubling from 2.4 million barrels in April, trade sources said Friday.
  • ARA diesel barge prices firm to 3-month high versus ICE LSGO on storage buying
    Barges of ultra low sulfur diesel trading in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub strengthened to a three-month high versus the front-month ICE low sulfur gasoil futures contract Thursday, as a deepening contango boosted buying appetite, while outright prices hit fresh three-year lows.
  • Diesel cracks outperform amid expectations of lower global gasoline demand
    The coronavirus pandemic, which has hit demand for road fuel in China and will impact Europe and the US in coming weeks, has led to quite different reactions in diesel and gasoline cracks amid the plunge in crude futures.
  • European crude differentials slump on week amid ongoing price war
    European crude differentials have fallen significantly across the board this week, as a combination of bearish fundamentals hammered spot price values.
  • Coronavirus, OPEC effects provide some solace for suffering shippers
    The credit-hit shipping industry is drawing some comfort from the collapse of OPEC+ and coronavirus-led demand weakness thanks to cheaper marine fuel costs, with prices for VLSFO in Europe having experienced a greater-than-expected drop, plunging by half since the start of the year.
  • Dubai spreads sink to fresh depths as rising freight adds to demand woes
    The Middle East sour crude complex, led by Dubai crude futures, sank to fresh lows Friday morning, as did Brent/Dubai spreads, with faltering crude demand receiving another blow from rising freight rates on Persian Gulf routes.
  • Jet NWE cargo swap moves into negative territory
    The European jet paper market moved into negative territory Friday--setting new all-time record lows--but pricing below physical premiums, suggesting a little tightness remains in the prompt.
  • European refiners seen snapping up cheap oil despite virus demand woes
    European refiners are expected to maximize crude runs, despite coronavirus hitting demand for their fuels, in a bid to lock in surging refining margins as a result of the oil price rout. But moves to process cheap crude may be short-lived as oil product storage tanks reach capacity and fuel demand continues to slump on expanding travel curbs, according to regional trading sources.
  • Overnight rally falters as US equities pull back from morning highs
    Crude prices held around even while products extended their downward run in midday trading Friday, as US equity markets steadily retreated from their sharply higher opening levels.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Illicit Iraqi oil smuggling to Syria continues amid US crackdown
    "Iraqi militias have little incentive to end cross-border oil shipments into Syria which the Sunnis in western Iraq also profit from and have little incentive to stop," Modell 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
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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
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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
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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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