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BRIEFS
April 13, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Questions asked about delay in US okaying Cosco's takeover of LB terminal
  • POLB smashes Q1 throughput record with volume surging 19.4pc to 1.9m TEU
  • DP World stakes claim to Djibouti ports
  • Container shipping industry to see modest growth in 2018 and 2019: Drewry
  • Seaspan CFO to step down, and svp Ryan Courson to take over role
  • Canada's dairy sector expanding as protections draw Trump's Ire
  • CEVA Logistics to launch US$1.36 billion IPO in Q2 to repay debt
  • Swissport delays IPO due to weak market conditions to realise price aspirations
  • World's 20 leading airports saw freight traffic rise 6.8pc in 2017
  • New project to cut Fraport ramp waiting times

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • Dr Shri Prakash leaves behind a legacy & fond memories
  • HMM holds a VVIP event in Mumbai
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives authorisation as RO from Netherlands
  • Hans Infomatic launches Cargo E-Go digital portal
  • Promising trends, new avenues for entrepreneurs in focus at USC Global Supply Chain Symposium India 2018
  • UPS commences larger integrated logistics facility in Ahmedabad
  • Board formed to consider income tax incentives for startups

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Strong volume growth"
  • 150 new vehicles for heavy haulage services
  • TIA puts new association leaders in place
  • Cargoline transports 12.2 million shipments
  • Simwave to present simulator variety
  • OeBB teams up with Chinese transporters
  • Qatar Airways intends to buy five more B777Fs
  • Stocktaking with drones
  • Service upgrades at Ocean Alliance
  • More trains on Leipzig - Verona route
  • New maritime coordination in Berlin
  • Valuable horses take well-deserved rest in Liege
  • Digging deep into purse to buy U.N. Ro-Ro
  • Gefco reinforces business outside car industry
  • Channel Tunnel now part of new Silk Road
  • Top level changes at Lufthansa Cargo
  • Berlin airport - well - something's happening there!

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • Elcano expands fleet as cargo volumes and revenues show strong growth
  • Dutch marine equipment manufacturer Huisman appoints new CEO
  • Hong Kong shipowners voice trade war fears
  • COSCO aims to strengthen logistics infrastructure
  • DFDS to buy UN Ro-Ro in USD1.15 billion deal
  • Chile continues dry bulk dominance
  • STX O&S chief pledges normalisation by 2020

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • DFDS to expand presence in the Med with €1bn takeover of UN Ro-Ro
  • Geodis set to launch drone operations in its warehouses by the end of the year
  • Gender pay gap at UK ports shows logistics 'no worse' than other sectors
  • Shipowners gain upper hand as charter market bites back at carriers
  • Jack Ma: US-China trade war will kill jobs
  • Boeing lands $1.7bn freighter order from Qatar
  • Dorothea von Boxberg to take over as CCO of Lufthansa Cargo

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • Ingalls to reactivate east bank shipbuilding facilities
  • SUNY Maritime will fit training ship with digital compliance solution
  • New Zealand to issue no new offshore oil and gas exploration permits
  • ReCAAP ISC: Fewer attacks on ships in Asian waters
  • MMT Sweden extends charter of Simon Møkster MPSV
  • Ready for Port State Control inspection? BV has an app for that
  • India's Goa Shipyard to manufacture MTU Series 8000 engines
  • DFDS to acquire Turkey's largest RO/RO freight operator

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • The Interview: Wolfgang Freese
    Container shipping has become depersonalised over the past 50 years but carriers should not forget the personal touch
  • Pacific Basin looks to add secondhand tonnage on positive outlook
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner is cautiously optimistic about the continued recovery but expects volatility along the way
  • Idle boxship fleet set to fall
    World containership fleet treads water as scrapping slows, temportarily pushing up idle fleet
  • Anti-money laundering rules killing one in eight shipping deals, says M&M
    Old school corporate veil now sure-fire dealbreaker, according to M&M chief Halvor Steen
  • Stolt-Nielsen posts better results on storage businesses
    The world's largest chemical tanker owner is keeping a dim outlook on freight earnings this year
  • Durban, Abidjan and Mombasa most likely to become major hubs in Africa
    African ports also face cost challenges from trade imbalances stemming from commodity exports and manufactured imports
  • Alix calls for container lines to curb new orders
    The consultancy also warned about rising operating costs due partly to bunker prices, which have more than doubled from early...
  • Sea Japan feels the winds of maritime transformation
    The question now being asked openly by overseas visitors is: how do we do business here?
  • Japan targets ageing Asean fleet with financial incentives to build
    The move comes as a large part of the Asean countries attempt to expand their fleets and renew aged vessels
  • Heavy Fuel Oil ban in the Arctic gains regulatory traction
    Calls for a ban on HFO use in the Arctic gain support at MEPC despite resistance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • Teamsters back, CTA opposes California shared liability bill
  • US intermodal rail fluidity improves, but larger questions remain
  • Prince Rupert port returns to normal fluidity despite double-digit gains
  • US shipper updates, from blockchain to ACE
  • Trump asked to review Gulftainer lease of Delaware port
  • Rotterdam adjusts inland vessel schedule to curb bottlenecks
  • ILA, USMX plan June meetings aimed at contract deal
  • Modest progress notched, Russia customs service reforms continue
  • ONE launch hits 'teething' problems for bookings
  • Demand fuels Top 50 US trucking companies' revenue jump
  • Chabahar operator selection effort stalls again

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • LA Harbor Commission president steps down
    City official appointed to five-member panel, brings leadership experience at municipal and state levels.
  • Owners offer in on BP Suezmax tender
    But offers for tonnage to take on long-term hire come in at levels above what oil major appears willing to pay.
  • Shell in TC deal for AET's LNG aframaxes
    Malaysia-based owner says the newbuildings will be among the 'cleanest' aframaxes
  • Skaugen family holding to plunge in restructuring
    Historic Norwegian shipping firm heading for slimmed down future under Norgas
  • ER Schiffahrt taps into improving charter market
  • Total kicks off FSRU search for Cuba project
  • Pod propulsors are the driving force behind latest cruiseships
    Operators explore new opportunities with help of azimuth thruster technology
  • Does the internet make crew lonely?
  • Non-compliant pilot ladders needlessly put lives at risk
  • Chinese deal yields Kassian its third bulker of the year
  • Expanding Great Eastern raises $46m
    Debenture issue gives Indian owner more acquisition firepower.
  • Sudan joins queue for FSRU as it works on onshore terminal
  • Shell's Prelude FLNG gears up to receive its first LNG
    World's largest floater nears another historic milestone at its new home off Western Australia
  • Plate Princess tanker spill dispute may go to UN
  • Jiangsu to build up to 20 LNG-fuelled bulkers
  • Cruiseships learn from commercial cousins to explore polar regions
    Icebreaker expertise cuts a path for passengers to experience cold-climate cruises
  • HMM gears up for $2.5bn boxship spend
  • Rich shipping bloodline on both sides of household
  • Fearnley Offshore Supply shows some positivity amid the gloom
    Norwegian offshore shipbroker's annual dinner and light-hearted awards demonstrate slowly rising confidence among market players
  • Clarksons Platou: summer love-in for GulfMark stock
    Analyst sees 12% upside to shares as markets recover.
  • Cosco and PIL ship swap deal swells past $400m
  • Chandris lands two-year storage deal for VLCC
  • Grieg Shipbrokers aims to get closer to clients in Asia
    Further expansion in region likely after launch of dry bulk offices in major hubs
  • Shippers 'have upper hand' in transpacific contract rate talks
    Newbuildings and cascaded vessels will make things difficult for operators in negotiations
  • Greek owners lead trend in scrapping of crude tankers
    Two ageing vessels offloaded for scrap in Bangladesh and Singapore continue intense activity in the demolition market
  • Buoyant start to 2018 scuppered by Trump's America First policy
    Freight market optimism has been torpedoed by worries over strength of demand as the rhetoric of a trade war between the US and China ratchets up
  • Petrobras fixes SolstadFarstad AHTS duo
    Brazilian producer signs up ships for a year each.
  • Politics clouds emissions negotiations
  • STX Offshore submits self-rescue plan to KDB in nick of time
  • Fukuoka tightens grip on chemical tanker sector
    Acquisition of neighbouring yard Usuki is the latest in a series of consolidation moves among medium-size shipbuilders in Japan
  • Guggenheim behind DSME VLCC order
  • Marinakis raises funds for eight-VLCC project
  • Sorensen chases $80m to support new venture
  • Investors set sights on speculative crude tanker newbuild projects
    Lower newbuilding prices offered in China and South Korea are gaining the interest of investment funds with money now flowing into new tonnage
  • Monjasa bounces back into profit
    Danish bunker and tanker group boosted by rising oil price in 2017.
  • Stolt-Nielsen more than doubles profit
    US tax boost helps first quarter result as owner says rates recovery still a year away.
  • ICG boss Rothwell pocketed $3.3m in 2017
    Ferry and boxship group CEO's total package rose almost 20% last year.
  • Maersk Supply forms decommissioning JV
    Danish OSV owner teams up with Maersk Drilling to shut down oil fields.
  • One killed, nine injured in Russian yard blast
    Gas cylinder exploded on research ship at Almaz plant in St Petersburg.
  • LDA pulls out of capesize spot market
    Volatile sector now controlled by mining groups, French owner's boss says.
  • Benelux boosts fleet with 28-year-old VLGC
  • Shipping faces $60bn extra bunker bill post 2020
    Availability of compliant fuels may also see major shift in bunker hubs, says Wood Mackenzie
  • US Coast Guard medevacs injured Chinese seafarer
    Handysize bulker steams 350 miles to rendezvous with rescue helicopter off Puerto Rico.
  • Big money builds little fleet
  • Teekay steers pool partners to 'The Helm'
    World's largest mid-size tanker operator says new online portal will provide more transparency to partners.
  • How does Clarksons make the case for Andi's bumper pay?
    Investors in the world's largest shipbroker have another chance to judge the firm's executive compensation policy
  • Fredly and familiar faces launch Hunter into VLCC market
    New venture aims to be Oslo's third listed large tanker owner
  • Fredriksen relieved at cutting 'Gordian knot' binding Seadrill
    Refinancing plan comes together with more than 500 creditors agreeing to the scheme at bankruptcy court in Texas
  • Crunch year looms for Scorpio Tankers over liquidity
    Analysts and New York owner mull over tactics to shore up cash reserves ahead of debt maturities that are weighing heavily on its share price
  • Grieg Group sets up new investment division
  • Holst leads recruiting drive to rebuild L&S
  • End of an era after more than a century
  • Maersk Line snaps up six pack from Commerzbank
    Owner adds modern neo-panamax and wide-beam vessels
  • Orderbook at TMS Cardiff Gas inches up to five ships
    Christos Economou leads LNG charge by reserving two berths at Samsung shortly after inking trio at rival yard
  • PLN floats LNG proposals for Papua region
  • First cargo date slides for Golar's Cameroon FLNG unit
  • Fearnley Securities sees OSV potential amid the challenges
  • Beachgoers discover mystery wreck on Florida shoreline
  • Columbia turning ambitions into action with digital optimisation
    Group chief executive Mark O'Neil says new control rooms will boost performance and safety, while offering an introduction to third-party management
  • 'Prepare for the worst' when entering polar areas
  • Navig8 rebuilding fleet with New Times tanker series
    Pool operator verifies deal for 16 product tankers for its own account
  • Allseas wins time charter for second suezmax
  • Hansa looks to build on $15.3m tanker purchase
  • Suezmaxes to get more US Gulf dock space
    Major US energy logistics firm says acquisition of additional waterfront land aimed at more US crude exports.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • BIMCO boasts of port call workload drop
    BIMCO, the world's largest international shipping association, has been working with partners to develop a maritime reporting model (MRM) t...
  • Port of Oakland volumes slide following Lunar New Year holiday
    The Port of Oakland saw its cargo volumes slip in March 2018, as imports fell due to factory shutdowns in Asia during the Lunar New Year ho...
  • TL rates keep on truckin' in March
    Growth in domestic U.S. truckload rates continued to accelerate in March 2018, increasing 7.2 percent compared with the same month a year a...
  • SCPA volumes rebound with record March
    Volumes of containerized cargo at South Carolina Ports Authority rebounded in March 2018 after a rocky start to the year. Port terminals o...
  • Intermodal pricing growth streak continues in March
    North American intermodal rates increased another 5.8 percent for the month compared with the same 2017 period, the 18th consecutive monthl...
  • Lyttleton Port issues lockout over pay feud
    Lyttelton Port Co. (LPC) said upcoming strikes will close the port for several days later this month. The New Zealand port is scheduled to...
  • Port trucking reform bill targets shippers
    California State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-33) said Wednesday that legislation ( SB 1402 )he has introduced "makes retailers jointly liable for ...
  • Trump, federal agencies build framework for faster infrastructure reviews
    President Donald Trump and the leaders of several federal agencies met on Monday to sign off on a proposal that aims to shorten the review ...
  • Qatar Airways in queue for five Boeing 777 freighters
    Qatar Airways this week signed a letter of intent with Boeing to purchase five 777 freighters valued at $1.7 billion. "The addition of fiv...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2018
  • OPEC resolute on rebalancing oil market despite geopolitical upheaval: Barkindo
    Tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran worsened, pushing prices higher.
  • Shell sees low risk of 'stranded assets' as proven reserves slip
    Shell estimates 80% of its current reserves will be produced by 2030.
  • Panama's February marine diesel sales rise 16% on year
    Sales of fuel oil rose 5% from February 2017.
  • Temporary re-opening of northbound Bosporus strait mutes demand at Istanbul
    The strait had been shut since Monday afternoon due to fog.
  • Bunker trader Monjasa reports sales drop in 2017
  • Lome bunker fuel soars on tight West Africa availability
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • TRADER NOTE: Danish bunker supplier Malik Supply hires new bunker trader
    El-Zarie will be based in Fredericia.
  • FUTURES: Crude continues uptrend amid rising Middle East tensions
    "Geopolitical risks outweighed an unexpected rise in inventories in the US," ANZ analysts said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
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.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
PORTS
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
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
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%
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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%
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.
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
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
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
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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