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BRIEFS
October 24, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL's two-month old mega-boxship runs aground in Suez Canal
  • MOL to levy US$300/TEU hike on cargo for southern Africa Nov 1
  • Demand on Asia-Med trade route outperforms adjacent N Europe corridor
  • Hapag-Lloyd joins Avantida's container repositioning management platform
  • Jebel Ali expands as Terminal 3 gets 1.5 million TEU increase in capacity
  • Remote Prince Rupert copes with spate of congestion after freak events
  • NRIC revises upwards Japan's box trade growth estimates to 3.7pc
  • Panalpina's Q1-3 earnings rise 4pc to US$50m with revenue up 5pc
  • Forwarders seek airfreight capacity for busy peak
  • IAG Cargo expands Cargo Connector service to Washington Dulles Airport
  • Second Super Hercules commercial freighter passes test with flying colours

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • APL strengthens intra-Asia footprint with new Korea China Straits service
  • CMA CGM ranks 7th on trainees' favourite companies list
  • CMA CGM to launch Mtwara Express service for Tanzanian cashew season
  • Essar Projects congratulates GMB for inauguration of India's first RoRo ferry project
  • Govt's vision is ports for prosperity: PM
  • IRISL boosting fleet
  • Joint industry publication sets out guidelines for carriage of charcoal in containers
  • MSC & Zim joint Black Sea service will continue during 2017-18
  • NYK sponsors "Family Day" in effort to reform employee work styles
  • Qatar Airways Cargo wins two awards in Asia
  • ...organises 'Marketing & Business Development for Port & Terminals' training programme
  • ASIC greets new Chairman of KoPT
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust conducts workshop on 'Ease of Doing Business'
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port the first Indian Major Port to implement Integrated Management System

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 60 new vehicles for international operations
  • Jöbstl and Mars collaborating in Adana
  • Portal to match warehouse space to retailers needs
  • Belarusian and Estonian railways to exchange data
  • Another Middle Eastern freighter to Rickenbacker airport
  • New tenant for the port of Longview
  • Data glasses for Geodis employees
  • Now compulsory to book a slot in Hamburg
  • First A350 operator in the Indian Ocean
  • Port of Brunswick further expanding capacities
  • Royal Vopak names CFO for 2018
  • New U.N. Ro-Ro head of intermodal transport
  • Report on a serious September incident
  • Beverage logistics study on German and international firms
  • Cosco shareholders approve takeover
  • Contract to ship Scandinavian woodchips by rail

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Antwerp box traffic shows 3.2% growth after nine months
  • Italian bunker company CEO arrested in Libyan smuggling investigation
  • New marine facility looks to support catastrophe hit market
  • North Europe port adjusts to dominant mega-ship capacity
  • 'K' Line reportedly sells VLCC to Dynacom Tankers
  • Master of MSC box ship goes missing
  • Singapore a middle-ground option for maritime arbitration in Asia
  • China's shipbuilding sector shows signs of recovery
  • Hyundai HI confirms five more VLOC orders from Polaris
  • Rhodium Resources ventures into shipowning with Supramax buys
  • MODEC wins 13th Petrobras FPSO contract
  • Salvors finally restart Harvest Sky

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Shipping lobby groups slammed for 'blocking global progress' on emissions reduction
  • Dutch infrastructure secretary backs battle for more freighter slots at Schiphol
  • Remaining South Korean lines making waves to restore faith after Hanjin crash
  • Launch of TIACA tool to help air cargo raise standards and performance
  • No slowdown in ship scrapping on South Asia beaches
  • RoadOne appoints Steve Chandler as vice president sales
  • How container shipping could reinvent itself for the digital age

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Handysize earnings hit $10,000 per day
    Average time charter earnings on the Baltic Exchange are at the highest since January 2014
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping is still divided as climate battle reconvenes
  • Polys Hajioannou and the art of running a shipping company
    Running a successful shipping company is about sharing your expertise with public shareholders
  • Managers must relieve owners of digitalisation stress
    Columbia Marlow chief executive says shipmanagers must do the heavy lifting
  • Scorpio Bulkers offers dividend as net loss continues to shrink
    Company chairman Emanuele Lauro believes current market rates are sustainable and sees improvements through 2018.
  • The counter view on alternative finance
    A recent article on alternative finance flushed out a range of opinions
  • Busan's big plans could falter under Chinese pressure
    Devolved power to South Korea's second biggest city could provide a sharp stimulus to its value-added marine sector, but bigger...
  • Rickmers Group creditors look to payout of just 3%
    But company set to re-emerge under ultimate control of Kurt Zech
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries secures additional five-VLOC order from Polaris
    Polaris exercised options for extra ships following an order of 10 vessels in September
  • Over half of vessels scrapped in the third quarter ended up at South Asian yards
    NGO Shipbreaking Platform slams European owners for scrapping at 'unsafe' yards on the Indian subcontinent
  • New financial division to tie Braemar's businesses together
    Company aims to become a one-stop shop offering a full range of services to clients
  • Noble Group warns of up to $1.25bn loss for third quarter
    Sale of oil liquids business to Vitol expected to generate net proceeds of $582m, helping to pare debts while group...
  • Nakilat profit for first nine months down 19%
    Qatari shipper blames writedowns on scrap value of vessels, but does not mention impact from neighbours' economic blockade
  • UAE to partner ITF in resolving seafarer abandonment
    Federal Transport Authority to ensure UAE ratifies Maritime Labour Convention 2006
  • Scorpio Bulkers inks $20m sale and leaseback deal
    Company will employ the vessel on a 9.5-year bareboat charter
  • North Korean shipping firm's country head leaves Vietnam amid international sanctions
    Ocean Maritime Management's Vietnam head reportedly advised by the local government to leave the country
  • Global Ship Lease to raise up to $360m from notes offering
    Proceeds to help refinance existing notes due in 2019
  • SM Line partners regional shipping firms in new offering
    Move to team up with foreign shipping companies to launch a service is a first for SM Line
  • IMO criticised for allowing companies to influence environmental policy
    New report from InfluenceMap slams shipping giants for lack of transparency on environmental initiatives

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • LA-LB to deliver clean air plan in November
  • Surging Asia volume lifts Jacksonville to 1 million TEU mark
  • US driver shortage becomes top trucking concern
  • Antwerp volume surges despite transshipment traffic dip
  • Japanese logistics companies pile into Myanmar SEZ
  • Rate volatility puts carriers' BCO business at risk
  • Russia-Turkey sea rates fall amid trade spat
  • India mulls changes to Chabahar port tender
  • Mega-ships dominating North Europe port calls

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • 'Comeback kid' taking Forland ships
    Norwegian shipowner Aage Remoy is taking over struggling Forland's subsea vessels.
  • Kinder Morgan sees tanker earnings boost
    Increase driven by newbuildings amid slump in charter rates for products tanker fleet.
  • Gener8 Maritime VLCC deal could set new price marker
    New York-listed owner set to sell another crude tanker at eye-catching level.
  • Cochin Shipyard takes over Hooghly Dock
    Indian yard forms joint venture with compatriot plant to upgrade facilities.
  • McKinsey floats idea of 50,000-teu boxships
    Consultancy gazes into crystal ball to imagine transformed sector in 50 years.
  • Braemar eyes bank business backed by finance move
    NAVES deal has given brokerage a unique platform to target work with financial institutions, Kidwell says.
  • Anchor-handler rates hit rock-bottom
    Brokers report Olympic AHTS removed from market as rigs go into layup.
  • Scorpio Bulkers starts dividends after quarterly loss slashed
    Pay-out shows faith in future market prospects, CEO Emanuele Lauro says.
  • Kurdish crude exports still sharply down
    Iraqi military action in Kirkuk depresses oil flow to port of Ceyhan.
  • Harvest Sky refloated off Taiwan
    Japanese ship freed after nearly a week following engine failure.
  • Evergreen teams with CoscoCS and Yang Ming
    New express service links northern Europe to the Mediterranean.
  • BW Offshore extends FPSO deal
    Owner fixes Nigerian unit to Addax for another four years.
  • SwissMarine sells fifth capesize as values hold steady
    Peter Weernink confirms latest sale in a deal that shows stable asset price levels.
  • Moundreas mops up Gener8 Maritime suezmax tanker
    Deal marks Greek owner NGM Energy's first tanker acquisition in well over a year.
  • Navy quells bulker stowaway rebellion
    Uruguay forces subdue four Nigerians on Technomar ship after distress call.
  • Dynacom tipped for VLCC buy
    Greek owner linked to purchase of 13-year-old K Line vessel
  • Shanghai Dingheng lines up 26-tanker order
    Chinese group firms deals for 16 ships, with 10 more under negotiation.
  • Qatar crisis holds up UACC sale
    Lack of dialogue with Saudi Arabia complicating tanker owner's disposal.
  • Polaris adds five more VLOCs at HHI
    Korean owner brings recent orders to 15 ships with $400m of declared options.
  • Braemar hails 'resilient' revenue but profit shrinks
    London broking group says financial performance is improving after tough end to last year.
  • UAE and ITF to address abandonment cases
    Middle East nation set to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 with union's help.
  • Oldendorff and Uniper behind Seanergy fixtures
    German shipowner and trader unmasked as counter parties in recent capesize period deals.
  • Dockwise's Treasure encounters rough seas
    Heavy lift ship carry John S McCain rerouted to the Philippines after running into Typhoon Lan.
  • Nakilat sees nine month profits slide 19%
    Shipowner blames changes to fleet scrap value policy and lower number of charter hire days.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • TIACA launches Cargo Service Quality tool for visibility, standardization in air cargo
    The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has developed a new online Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) tool to help improve visibility and ...
  • Kuebix offers free TMS version
    The transportation management system (TMS) provider Kuebix will offer a free version of its software to shippers covering basic blocking an...
  • Port of Antwerp grows throughput in first nine months of 2017
    The Port of Antwerp handled 167.1 million metric tons of cargo during the first nine months of 2017, up 3.3 percent from the corresponding ...
  • INTTRA gains ocean carrier partnership for Middle East, Africa region
    Ocean shipping e-commerce platform INTTRA and container shipping line Transmar Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of IACC Holdings, have part...
  • XPO Logistics to hire 6,000 seasonal workers
    Transportation and logistics solutions providerXPO Logistics announced on Friday that it expects to hire more than 6,000 seasonal workers f...
  • Drewry: Transatlantic trade sees boost in box volumes
    Container shipments from North Europe to North America - comprising the United States, Canada and Mexico - rose 4.7 percent year-over-year ...
  • FMC authorizes ocean carriers to serve on NYSHEX board
    A recent Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) agreement has authorized ocean carriers CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Mitsui O.S.K. (MOL) Lines and COSC...
  • Traffic at USWC ports rises 6% in August
    The five major container-handling seaports on theU.S. West Coast - Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle - collectively move...
  • NITL seeks more feedback re: CSX service problems
    The National Industrial Transportation League on Oct. 20 began asking its members to complete an online survey that said would enable the N...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2017
  • Kenyan export pipeline FID expected by end-2019: Africa Oil CEO
    Plans for a final investment decision on Kenya's oil export pipeline are on track for late-2018 or early-2019, though some agreements might still need to be "worked out" after Total's recent buyout of Maersk Oil's assets in the country, Africa Oil CEO Keith Hill said Monday.
  • No discussions with China for Saudi Aramco stake, says CEO
    Saudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser has dismissed speculation that the state oil giant is in talks with Chinese sovereign wealth funds, or any others, as an alternative strategy to its long-mooted listing on international markets slated for 2018.
  • ICE Brent/WTI spread falls on US rig count, Iraqi pledge
    The ICE Brent/WTI spread narrowed Monday under pressure from the fall in US drilling activity combined with Iraq's intentions to raise exports from the country's southern terminals.
  • ANALYSIS: Across-the-board US stock decline would be bullish
    A likely draw last week of US stocks of crude, gasoline and distillates would represent the first across-the-board decline since the week ending July 28, sending a bullish message to traders that could nudge oil futures higher.
  • TANKERS: Clean MR rates hit year-to-date low on slow Atlantic trade
    Clean freight rates for Medium Range tankers positioned in Northwest Europe hit a new year-to-date low Friday with too little trans-Atlantic trade to keep the ever increasing number of tankers busy.
  • RUSSIA DATA: September fuel oil exports fall 26.7% on year to 2.58 mil mt
    Russian fuel oil exports fell 26.7% year on year to 2.5809 million mt in September, and were down 14.3% month on month, according to data released Monday by the Central Dispatching Unit, the statistical arm of the Russian energy ministry.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall on week on Mediterranean demand: PJK
    Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub fell in the week ended Wednesday on a tight Mediterranean market.
  • Rotterdam bunker fuel at 28-month high tracking crude, fuel oil
    High sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam has reached its highest price in over two years, on pockets of tightness at the port and rising international crude oil and fuel oil prices.
  • Rotterdam bunker sales rose 3.4% on year in third quarter
    Fuel oil sales rose 4.5% to 2.12 million cu m, while marine gasoil and marine diesel oil sales together fell 2.2% to 369,969 cu m.
  • Maxcom Bunker CEO arrested in Libyan fuel smuggling investigation
    Porta stepped down as CEO last week and has been arrested, the company told S&P Global Platts Monday.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Singapore-listed Noble Group agrees to sell oil liquids business to Vitol
    The sale is expected to close by the end of 2017, Noble said.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher as US oil rig count extends downtrend
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader OceanConnect Marine opens Hong Kong office
    The trading team is helmed by Susannai Lai, formerly managing director of Bomin Bunker Oil Hong Kong.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
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