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BRIEFS
August 6, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 1pc to US$935/TEU, up 10.5pc to USWC
  • Long Beach looks to another record year despite threat of trade war escalating
  • CMA CGM's new mega box ship bow design lends to slow-steaming strategy
  • Diana Shipping returns from the red in Q2 with profit of US$2 million
  • Taiwan's top lines in the market for 50 feeder vessels
  • Singapore's PSA acquires majority stake in Canadian shipping terminal
  • Global ship safety and inspection platform launched
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires perishables company Panatlantic Logistics of Ecuador
  • Air cargo peak season capacity to match demand: industry players
  • Schiphol sees cargo demand slide 2.6pc in H1
  • Russian freighter ABC gives 66 baby giraffes a lift to China

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 5, 2018
  • MOL issues integrated 'MOL Report 2018'
  • Tanker scrapping gathering pace
  • Yusen Logistics UK acquires e-commerce market leader, ILG
  • CBIC Tariff Value
  • Chennai Port handles record container rakes
  • PPT strongly refutes allegations regarding recruitment irregularities
  • PSA to acquire controlling stake in DLI Exim News Service
  • Standard Operating Procedure for movement of Domestic Containers from hinterland (ICDs) to JNPT Terminals
  • Roads proposed to be constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana
  • FIEO Southern Region chief asks RBI Governor to bring export sector under priority lending immediately
  • Special package to boost export of textiles

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Djibouti to disregard arbitration ruling on Doraleh terminal future
  • Hong Kong shipbuilder seeks arbitration over undelivered ships
  • Second online auction fetches USD14 million for bulker
  • FSL Trust posts lower earnings with smaller fleet, lower rates
  • HMM prepares to resume North Korea coal shipping project
  • Onorato enlists newbuildin

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Peak season looking happier for carriers with transpacific freight rates set to rise
  • Chief financial officer John Hardig to quit XPO Logistics
  • XPO hauls in another set of record results and zooms in on takeover targets
  • Atlas Air stays bullish on profit forecasts as demand and revenue soar
  • Seaspan profits more than double in a 'strong' second quarter
  • Market insight: There's no deal - what happened to M&A activity in Q2?
  • Heathrow border staff find 'missile parts' in freight shipment to Iran
  • Acquisition of Panatlantic strengthens K+N's taste for Latin perishables

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Vigor faces $370,358 in OSHA penalties
  • Ingalls awarded $165.5 million for LPD 30 advance procurement
  • FellowSHIP battery hybrid research project wraps up
  • Augmented reality brings new dimension to maintenance services
  • Japanese project will demo autonomous berthing and unberthing
  • Shipowners welcome extension of EU NAVFOR Operation Atlanta

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Fellowship Blog: Our intern reveals what goes on behind the scenes at Lloyd's List
    Find out what it's like to work in shipping journalism by following our new intern
  • Höegh LNG secures debt financing for FSRU newbuild
    The facility comprises a 12-year tranche of $132m guaranteed by K-Sure, South Korea's export credit agency, and a five-year non-amortising...
  • The Interview: Peter Hinchliffe
    Hinchliffe believes he achieved what he set out to do: to grow the ICS's influence and establish it as the...
  • Greeks lift investments in shipping on back of LNG orders
    Leading shipping nation on course for three-year high in spending
  • Smaller UK ports key to easing Brexit chaos, Peel Ports says
    Claim comes as Maritime UK calls for Article 50 extension
  • Surge of scrubber orders as owners take the plunge
    Time is running out for shipowners to install exhaust gas cleaning systems. A surge of orders is limiting installation capacity...
  • Tighter capacity supports big rises in east-west ocean freight prices
    Spot rates rise on peak season momentum
  • Cement trade helps maintain dry bulk market
    The global seaborne dry bulk trade is projected to grow by 2.6% in tonnes, and by 3.3% in tonne miles...
  • OOIL posts losses and appoints new management
    OOIL and Cosco will adhere to 'Trust Together' concept to drive synergies, says Xu
  • Collaboration is key to the class challenge
    Expect to see a revolution in how we operate assets during the next few years and much of this will...
  • Low water levels hit European barge transport
    Hapag-Lloyd warns customers it may not be able to accommodate transport requests
  • Aspen plans exit from Lloyd's classes
    Aspen will stop writing aviation, international professional indemnity and marine hull at Lloyd's, but says most of its Lloyd's business...
  • Seaspan expects low spot exposure to limit trade war impact
    US-listed company reports ebitda of $178.6m in the second quarter, beating analysts' estimates
  • Daily Briefing
    Navios in no rush for scrubbers as dry market heats up | MSC finances China scrubber retrofit programme | Exclusive...
  • Jinhui agrees sale of another supramax
    Delivery of the Hong Kong-flagged vessel is scheduled by August 5

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Halifax port responds to meet pressures on fluidity
  • Asia-US West Coast spot rates break $2,000 per FEU barrier
  • Indian tech startups take aim at forwarding paperwork
  • Stevedores invade ship, arrested; threaten to extend Santos strike
  • Capacity restraints cost Schiphol air cargo
  • JNPT June dwell time declines, but intermodal rail increases

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • China may place 25% tariff on US LNG exports
    Threat from Asia's largest country may be 'posturing' but could dominate rest of second-quarter earnings cycle and next few quarters, Wells Fargo Securities analyst says.
  • 'New era' Vale goes big on scrubbers amid 2020 'structural shift'

    Scrubbers will be fitted on LNG-ready guaibamax fleet, with 'progressive' introduction likely for trading ships.
  • Yilport bid for Italian port gets thumbs-up
    Italian boxship terminal would join 26 other Yilport holdings in Europe and Latin America.
  • Viking Line sees volumes shine in July
    Viking Line has reported record passenger volumes in July as summer sun helped draw in passengers. The shipowner says the 951,010 passengers on its routes in July surpassed the level seen in 2015, which was a record year for the company. "We are really pleased with the passenger volume trend in July and happy that so many people choose to sail on our vessels," said Viking Line's boss Jan Hanses.
  • Capesize rates climb and tipped to remain 'buoyant'
    Braemar ACM says other sectors will be harder hit by trade war, while big names lock in cover.
  • OOIL set to flex its muscles, says new chairman
    Cosco's Xu Lirong says combined container group to exert greater influence in market.
  • Aspen pulls out of hull insurance business
    Lloyd's syndicate cuts its marine cover on deadline day for business plans.
  • Teekay Tankers has more liquidity levers to pull
    Kevin Mackay says inflection point is coming this year but more leasebacks and other deals are possible to raise cash if needed.
  • Hitachi Zosen posts $51.7m quarterly loss
    Energy and environmental machinery blamed along with ship generator activities
  • Ezra withdraws Singapore court application
    Collapse of restructuring deal leaves OSV owner with US Bankruptcy Court filing and Singapore judicial proceedings
  • Teekay Tankers inks suezmax time charter
    Brokers suggest transaction is with P66.
  • d'Amico sets sights on supramax pool growth
    d'Amico Group is looking to almost double the size of its supramax pool which has posted strong results for the first half of 2018. d'Amico International Shipping opts for scrubber on new LR1 D'Amico building new digital fleet HQ The Medi Supramax Pool says its 100 pool point vessel returned a gross rate of $11,696 per day in the first half of 2018, ahead of the $11,113 per day booked by the re
  • Hoegh LNG ties up FSRU newbuild loan
    Debt finance secured despite no employment lined-up but Arctic Securities says amount is below leverage expected.
  • Subsea 7 wins Nexen contract
    Subsea 7 has scooped a contract with Nexen associated with the Buzzard Phase 2 Project off Scotland. It will take care of project management, engineering, procurement, construction and installation of a 5km pipeline bundle. Associated well and platform tie-ins and the provision of a heavy lift vessel for transport and installation of a new topside module were also included, a statement said.
  • Idan Ofer lines up $1bn deal to restructure Pacific Drilling
    Tycoon working with two hedge funds and well-known offshore investor in deal that competes with bondholder proposal.
  • NYK eyes more domestic LNG bunkering facilities
    Japanese owner is teaming up with more companies in bid to be ready for IMO 2020.
  • South Korea set to trial first floating offshore wind turbine
    Asian nation only fifth nation to adopt technology after Norway, Britain, Japan and Portugal.
  • OSV market to remain 'sloppy and unpredictable', says HOS chief
    Deepwater drilling water remains anemic, but will ultimately recover says Todd Hornbeck.
  • HOS on course to revive work on stalled MPSVs
    Company not walking away from MPSVs after terminated contract with previous shipyard.
  • Hapag-Lloyd: Low sulphur only feasible solution for IMO 2020
    German shipowner says scrubbers and LNG technology have their limitations for liner sector.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Unauthorized shipments to Iran net export suspension
    The Bureau of Industry and Security is activating a suspended five-year export denial order for Narender Sharma and India-based Hydel Engineering Products, after discovering that they did not pay $30,000 to the Commerce Department by Dec. 15, which was a condition of the order's suspension, BIS announced Friday.
  • U.S. rail shipments rise 5.2 percent in July
    Total combined U.S. freight railroad traffic in July grew 5.2 percent to 2.16 million carloads and intermodal units compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads.
  • FTR: Class 8 truck orders 'astounding'
    Net orders for North American Class 8 trucks totaled 52,250 units in June, the highest monthly total ever, according to preliminary data from freight forecaster FTR Transportation Intelligence.
  • Rhine River water levels may force cargo diversion
    Hapag-Lloyd says inland transportation by barge to and from Rotterdam and Antwerp is currently severely delayed as a result of extreme low water levels on the Rhine river.
  • Saia's net income shoots up 72 percent
    Saia Inc.'s net income for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $30.3 million, up 72.3 percent year-over-year as the company benefited from a lower effective tax rate.
  • U.S. transportation, logistics employment slips
    Employment at U.S.-based transportation and logistics slid in July after six consecutive months of hiring growth to start the year.
  • K + N acquires Ecuadorian perishables specialist
    Kuehne + Nagel International AG has acquired the perishables business of Panatlantic Logistics S.A., Ecuador, a Quito-based firm specializing in the transport of flowers and fruit by air, the companies said in a joint statement.
  • Yilport offer for Taranto port advances
    Yilport Holding says that the agency that manages the Port of Taranto in Italy has "expressed a first positive evaluation about Yilport Holding's proposal concerning the concession of the container terminal."
  • Hub Group looking to sell off Mode segment
    Hub Group Inc., a multimodal transportation service provider, said it is exploring "strategic alternatives" for its Mode segment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2018
  • Buckeye starts permitting process for Corpus Christi crude loading facility: senior executive
    Buckeye Partners has started the initial permitting process for its South Texas Gateway terminal at Corpus Christi to load large crude carriers
  • Crude futures fall on higher OPEC supply, US-China trade spat
    Crude futures fell Friday on rising OPEC and Russian output and concerns that a trade dispute between the US and China will affect demand
  • Brazil's Petrobras to install three new FPSOs in third quarter
    Brazilian state-led oil producer Petrobras will install three new floating production units at offshore subsalt fields in the third quarter
  • OPEC cut compliance down to 105% among members with quotas: Platts survey
    Saudi Arabia pumped close to its all-time high in July
  • Eastern China ports closed as Typhoon Jongdari makes landfall
    Ports along China's eastern peninsula were closed Friday as Typhoon Jongdari made landfall
  • Marine fuel supplier Clipper Oil to expand Pacific Northwest operations
    Marine fuel supplier Clipper Oil will expand its physical operations in Oregon and Washington
  • Rotterdam's Q2 bunker sales slip 5.3% on year
    Marine fuel and lubricant sales at the port of Rotterdam slipped by 5.3 percent on the year in the second quarter
  • TANKERS: Teekay encouraged by unseasonal dirty freight volatility, scrapping, IMO
    Only 19 orders reported this year, mid-size segment has remained below a 5% growth rate.
  • Off-spec fuel debunkered at Gibraltar: sources
    The fuel is believed to have been shipped from the US Gulf Coast.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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%.
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.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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
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
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%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
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
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%
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
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
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%
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%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
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%
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 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
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%)
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
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
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
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
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
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.
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
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
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
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.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
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
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
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%
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.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
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
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.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
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.
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
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
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
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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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
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.
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.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
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
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
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
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
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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
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
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
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
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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