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BRIEFS
October 3, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • BCOs liable to pay costs incurred by truckers as LA-LB drayage strike looms
  • Trump clinches NAFTA talks with Canada ending its virtual ban on US dairy
  • US Navy sails past disputed Spratlys as Sino-American tensions rise
  • October slot stampede starts as blanked sailings mount and rates sink
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds quick quote and online booking to its business portal
  • China's economy shows signs of slowing growth in September: Bloomberg
  • CMA CGM readies for low-sulphur day, but it will cost US$160/TEU extra
  • Stronger, lighter Polish steel containers carry a tonne more per box
  • OOCL announces upgrade of Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens in Baku and Almaty to service region's rising GDP
  • Cathay Pacific continues test latest Bluetooth track and trace ULDs
  • Airlines stand fast against demand to resume transport of lab animals
  • Etihad Cargo focuses on key trade lanes in new network reorganisation

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Allcargo Logistics to sponsor Vedanta Vision, a Bhagavad Gita discourse by Jaya Row
  • HMM signs formal contracts for its twenty mega containerships
  • Maersk successfully concludes trial passage of Northern Sea Route
  • MSC highlights range of cargo declaration issues at conference
  • OOCL announces improvements to Atlantic Mediterranean Express Service
  • APM Terminals launches Global Core Competency Centre
  • Prime Minister inaugurates Mundra LNG terminal
  • BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' award
  • Commerce Ministry constitutes high-level advisory group on foreign trade
  • Govt constitutes committee to review Competition Act
  • Govt takes over IL&FS
  • Indian exporters seen benefiting from vigorous US economic growth

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cars in flow in Ecuador
  • LNG tractor for fuel deliveries to service stations
  • Launch customer upsizes A350 order
  • Amazon homes in on Duisburg
  • Nazzari takes charge of Emeia region for Crane
  • Accolade for efficient and reliable transport
  • Ceva implements 100th Matrix WMS
  • Driverless HGVs soon in Altenwerder
  • Schweighofer for Schenker
  • Drewry sees Asia-Middle East demand shrinking
  • Dako snaps up Fairnet
  • Air Charter Service flies to the aid of Hawaii again
  • Wascosa grows fleet to over 14,000 wagons
  • Fiege tackling logistics for Karstadt
  • HMM adding to mega overcapacity
  • France commences work as Asco CEO
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turkish Cargo starts scheduled services to Mexico City

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • El Faro safety legislation awaits Trump sign-off
  • Geography and timing right for planned NAO-Horizon merger
  • Timor buys out ConocoPhillips in bid to kickstart Greater Sunrise LNG project
  • NYK Line leader emphasises compliance in anniversary message
  • South Korea tops Mexico as largest buyer of US LNG
  • Singapore-registered tanker arrested in Malaysia for illegal STS
  • Lim Sim Keat moves on to Asia Pulp & Paper
  • Ships, ports hit by typhoon Trami
  • GLDD wins USD74 million worth of Tampa harbour dredging

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Ripples from congestion at UK box hubs now reaching north Europe ports
  • Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges
  • Goodbye NAFTA: replacement trade deal lowers e-commerce threshold
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands Indonesia footprint with Wira Logistics acquisition
  • Analysis: supply chain players go head to head in a fight for pricing power
  • Mexican shippers eye new markets to the south after new trade deals
  • Jan Skovgaard is new chief operating officer at Ligentia
  • US carmakers won't win in Trump's trade war

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Damen to build LNG bunkering tanker for the Baltic
  • Consolidated Ship Repair names Brent Sappington Marine Manager
  • Quebec shipyard completes VIMS research vessel
  • VIDEO: Giant Ocean Energy Buoy takes shape at Vigor
  • Textron awarded $98 million mod to LCAC award
  • Two KVH satcom antenna systems win NMEA awards
  • EPA and Hawaii shipyard reach agreement on stormwater discharge
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded $97 million for NSC long lead materials
  • Sea Machines autonomous technology completes sea trials
  • Global Maritime Forum announces new Advisory Council

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Seanergy goes all-in on capesize vessels
    Seanergy says it plans to grow its presence in the capesize market, which it believes has the best fundamentals in...
  • Carriers' fuel cost recovery methods lack transparency, shipper survey reveals
    New industry legislation will require lines to burn fuel with a maximum 0.5% sulphur content from 1 January 2020
  • Russia demands release of sanctioned ship held in Busan
    Moscow summons South Korean ambassador to demand release of vessel blacklisted by the US Treasury Department over sanctions on North...
  • Shell greenlights Canadian LNG export project
    The Anglo-Dutch energy major, which has a 40% stake in the Canada LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, said construction...
  • International Group names new chief executive as Bardot steps down
    Nick Shaw, global industry group leader at the International law firm Reed Smith, will take up the position of group...
  • Thome raises concerns about compliant fuel compatibility
    Switching to compliant fuels seen as primary solution as time runs out for scrubber installations
  • More contracts factoring in bunker adjustments
    There is an increasing demand for so-called bunker adjustment factor clauses in contracts now, says law firm Rajah & Tann
  • VLCC earnings improve with further upside expected
    VLCCs sustain uptrend on higher vessel demand across regions, supported by high activity in advance of China's Golden Week holidays
  • Asia-Middle East ocean freight 'in steep decline'
    Container trade from Asia to South Asia and from Asia to the Middle East fell steeply in the second quarter
  • Shippers must foot sulphur fuel bill, says SeaIntel
    SeaIntel estimates that the container shipping industry will be faced with an additional $11.2bn fuel bill from 2020, when the...
  • Shipping's biggest challenge is a shift in mindset, not fuel
    Shipping is an industry of regulatory laggards, where first-mover advantage is routinely proved to be a costly and naïve myth...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires Indonesian logistics company Wira
    K+N acquires a distribution centre in Cibitung together with satellite locations in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali adding to its warehouse...
  • Daily Briefing
    Most refineries to produce HFO after 2020 | Sinopec said to be cutting Iranian crude intake | Gas sector seeks...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Teamsters' LA-LB protest continues without cargo impact
  • Port NY-NJ looks at staging space to boost rail fluidity
  • CSX tries to drive Ohio hub volume with BNSF interline service
  • LA-LB struggles with chassis shortages, container returns
  • Amazon pay hike raises stakes in battle for truck drivers
  • Air cargo slowdown worries build on US-China tariffs
  • TMS deals accelerate fusing of solutions into suites of services
  • Europe freight rail works to avoid another Rastatt disaster

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • South Korea releases detained Russian ship
    US-blacklisted Sevastopol was held in Busan due to to alleged trade links with North Korea.
  • Sleaze party disrupts Royal Caribbean cruise
    More than 1,000 Indian tobacco company men on a wild work bender took over family cruise in Australia.
  • Eagle Bulk to ask bondholders for scrubber amendment
    Gary Vogel-led bulker owner is seeking approval to put proceeds from the sale of 'security vessels' toward the cost of four scrubbers.
  • Damen Shipyards to build bunkering vessel
    Estonian energy company Eesti Gaas will use the LNG bunker ship in the Baltic Sea, may order more such vessels from Damen Shipyards.
  • Bouchard sues for $21.5m over ATB blast
    New York-based tug and barge owner is suing insurer Travelers for allegedly not paying for repairs and value of destroyed ATB
  • Cleaves Securities buys Gersemi Research
    Move sees Norwegian company strengthen its research and capital management activities.
  • Second cooldown cargo logs in at Ichthys LNG
    Soon-to-start up floating LNG plant ships first condensate exports
  • Erria secures new funds through share and bond offerings
    Danish operator and manager offsets loss thanks to new investor.
  • Seanergy Maritime shifts focus purely to capesize space
    US-listed owner buys a single cape and sells a brace of supramaxes in deals which supports its bullish market read.
  • Japan's MOL poised to shed more product tanker tonnage
    MOL is on track to sell a 14-year-old MR tanker as the Tokyo-listed shipping giant continues to reduce its exposure to the product sector. According to brokers, the 45,700-dwt Pearl Express (build 2004) is going to Middle Eastern interests for $9.5m. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on FSRU for floating power plant Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds A source close to the matter told
  • New CEO to oversee next generation of Shoreline solutions
    Bermuda-based regulation specialist appoints niche insurance innovator as it rings the changes
  • Poompuhar sends final bulker for scrap
    Indian owner sends vessel for demolition in Pakistan.
  • Uljanik loses another vital newbuild contract
    Canada's Algoma cancels bulker order at troubled Croatian yard.
  • Bad weather boosts AHTS earnings
    Utilisation rising as jobs stack up and rates hit $31,000.
  • Paul Jennings to head International Group
    P&I organisation appoints new chairman and chief executive.
  • Vitol takes 50% stake in Brazil's Rodoil
    Trader and owner buys slice of oil terminal and distribution business.
  • NYK and Total behind $180m Samsung LNGC
    Japanese owner orders newbuilding backed by seven-year charter to major.
  • Panama Canal hails new LNGC transit milestone
    Waterway handles four gas carrier voyages in one day for the first time.
  • Stifel's Nolan sounds cautious note on LNG carrier oversupply
    Market running hot but record year for orders may be planting over capacity seeds for 2021.
  • Samskip launches new shortsea run
    Icelandic line to link Antwerp and Hull.
  • Bondholder buying former Rongsheng shipyard
    China Huarong Energy exiting debt-burdened shipbuilding business.
  • Costamare boxship scrapped for 'incredible' price
    Panamax containership sold to India as $500 per ldt barrier breaks.
  • Hyundai Heavy linked to $500m offshore lifeline
    Korean owner said to be closing in on floating production deal with LLOG of the US.
  • Fredriksen VLCC veteran tipped for offshore conversion
    Ship Finance tanker leaving to spot market but not for the breakers, sources say.
  • Iran says European crude export deal close
    Sanctions-hit country trying to avoid dollar deals to get oil out.
  • Lomar heading for 110% profit on boxship sale
    Former ER vessel going for more than double acquisition price; another veteran sold for hefty profit.
  • Greek tanker spending tops $1bn in 2018
    Diamantis Diamantidis and Philip Embiricos among the four Greek owners to have spent over $100m on tankers this year.
  • Korean owner eyes Vinalines stake
    Vietnamese group offering investors a second chance to grab stock after weak IPO.
  • Subsea 7 alliance wins field deal
    Sizeable US Gulf contract worth up to $150m for Schlumberger JV.
  • Farstad name disappears as Solstad Offshore born
    OSV giant renames itself following last year's mega-merger.
  • Conversion of LNG-ready vessels may stimulate bunkering
    Doubling of deepsea fleet could build demand for gas as marine fuel above European levels, says Poten & Partners.
  • New Zealand fines Compagnie du Ponant over grounding
    Captain failed to inform local authorities of incident, with details only emerging after PSC inspection.
  • Ship Finance offloads oldest VLCC in fleet
    John Fredriksen-backed leasing company now down to just four large tankers following disposal.
  • Wallem celebrates 60 years in Singapore
    It proved a night of milestones for Wallem as it celebrated 60 years since it first set up shop in Singapore. "We also have staff at Wallem Singapore who have worked with us for about 50 years each." Nitin Mathur Shipowners, cargo interests, charterers and bankers joined in the celebrations at LeVeL33, which claims to be the world's highest craft brewery. Located in the Marina Bay F
  • Maersk picks up $45m worth of work from US military
    Contract extensions cover Jones Act tanker and operation and maintenance of ro-ro vessels.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Khalifa Port receives 14 cranes for Abu Dhabi Terminal
  • Fastball: California taking swing at waterfront stadium
  • Kuehne + Nagel expanding Indonesian operations
  • Executive Moves: Metro Ports, SOGET and IMO
  • New York alliance pushing for regional barge network
  • Shippers' Law: Taking the heat for MSC Flaminia fire
  • Hahn & Co. reportedly in talks to acquire SK Shipping
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Trans Global Projects buys Natco Germany, NPT Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2018
  • Crude settles lower as market consolidates previous gains
    Crude and products futures settled just below opening levels, despite early gains on Tuesday.
  • Iraq's new President-elect bodes well for oil export rift
    Iraq Parliament has chosen Barhan Saleh, as its next president in a move which could help break the country's long-running stalemate between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports via the breakaway northern region.
  • Japan tells US corporate activity should not be impacted by Iran sanctions
    Japanese delegates told US counterparts during a meeting in Washington Monday that Japanese corporate activities should not be impacted by looming sanctions against Iran, and the both sides agreed to continue discussions, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Tuesday.
  • As oil prices rise, US locks in on Iran sanctions
    Rising global oil prices will not deter the Trump administration from pushing sanctions forward on Iranian crude exports in November, several analysts told S&P Global Platts Tuesday.
  • Q3 wrap: Asia residual fuels strengthen on tight supply, spec concerns
    The Asian residual fuels market was stronger in the third quarter due to a slump in fuel oil stocks and concerns over off-spec US origin fuel.
  • CYE Petrol likely to halt bunker sales at Istanbul for Oct: source
    Turkish fuel supplier CYE Petrol is unlikely to be supplying intermediate fuel oil at the Turkish port of Istanbul for the duration of October as the company carries out shoreline preparations ahead of the International Maritime Organization's new lower sulfur regulations in 2020, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
  • Singapore 180 CST swap crosses $500/mt amid rising crude, strong fundamentals
    The Singapore balance-month 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil swap rose above $500/mt on Tuesday for the first time in four years, finding support from increasing crude prices and strong market fundamentals.
  • Congestion in Malta, Piraeus eases after spell of bad weather: sources
    Congestion at the Mediterranean ports of Malta and Piraeus has begun to ease after bad weather caused disruption to the delivery schedule over the weekend, sources said Tuesday.
  • Strong fuel oil market could open arbitrage from NWE to Singapore
    A workable arbitrage for 3.5% fuel oil cargoes moving from Northwest Europe to Singapore could open up if the premium of 380 CST Singapore cargoes over 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges widens further, market participants said Tuesday.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Iran's oil tankers opt for Houdini tricks as US sanctions loom
    Iran's oil tankers are switching their transponders off in a bid to appear oblivious to global satellite tracking systems
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes maiden bunker supply in Suez Canal
    MT Andros supplied 1,500 mt of 380 CST fuel oil and 300 mt of LSMGO to the LPG/c Gas Beauty I on September 29.
  • FUTURES: Crude hovers around 4-year high on supply concerns
    Investors continue to keep an eye on potential supply shocks, OCBC Commodity economist Barnabas Gan said.
  • TANKERS: Americas VLCC freight jumps $1 mil in two days on demand, tight tonnage
    "All of the Japanese and Korean charterers are stepping up," one shipbroker said.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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