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BRIEFS
August 27, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate rises 3.3pc to US$959/TEU, up 1.9pc to USWC
  • Box handling capacity may expand by 270m TEU by 2023
  • Black Sea and Caspian ports lure Asian shippers with faster, cheaper services
  • ONE orders 14,000 reefers to meet peak season demand
  • Tokyo International Container Terminal breaches 20m TEU mark
  • Port of Bremerhaven loses half a million TEU of business to Hamburg
  • New inland terminal to support port of Savannah starts operations
  • Mombasa's 2nd terminal sees 60pc H1 growth
  • Singapore Airlines partners with Cainiao to speed up delivery times across China
  • LATAM Q2 cargo revenues surge 16.8pc to US$300m
  • Panalpina secures extra air freight capacity ahead of peak season to prevent delays

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 26, 2018
  • Fly ash being transported through inland waterways as a pilot project
  • Maersk & Vopak to launch 0.5 pc sulphur fuel bunkering facility in Rotterdam
  • MOL sets conditions for issue of 'green' bonds
  • National Logistics Portal can be a game-changer: Adarsh Hegde
  • New FFFAI Chairman appeals to stakeholders to participate in FWC 2018 in a big way
  • ONE significantly adds to its reefer fleet
  • The UNCLOS & its propinquity with International Maritime Organization
  • UK forwarders say govt statements on Brexit deal still leave questions unanswered
  • Five Major Ports despatch relief materials to Kerala from Tuticorin
  • Port Congestion Surcharge being implemented in Bangladesh
  • PSA's BMCT adds 9 more RTGs
  • Secretary Shipping makes maiden visit to Deendayal Port
  • Commissioner Customs launches 'UCC Software' at Mundra
  • Emirates SkyCargo transports flood relief cargo for Kerala
  • New Indore-Manmad rail line linking JNPT in the works
  • NTC Logistics honours its "Captains"
  • Will imports into North India ICDs take a hit?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Reefer logisticians in demand
  • Dredging at Hamburg just round the corner?
  • Russian cargo airline diversifies fleet
  • PS Logistics completes D. Mosley Trucking acquisition
  • Sigmund responsible for media and visitors
  • Yorkshire-based forwarder returns to Pall-Ex
  • Algorithms that "learn" to detect lithium batteries
  • Signalling technology for Montenegro's main railway hub
  • Pharma specialist joins RLC
  • Logcoop nets first member in Bulgaria
  • RWI container index furnishes evidence of stagnation
  • «Curiosity of the day»
  • Hinterland traffic rising at Haropa ports
  • Kuehne + Nagel establishes JV Sincero
  • New rail gateway to the port of Savannah
  • Change of helmsman at BFS Baur Fulfillment
  • Iran airfreight volumes impacted by US sanctions
  • VTG on brink of takeover by US holding

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Missing chemtanker Pantelena 'found'
  • HHI retires offshore division, 2,000 employees affected
  • German broker Frachtcontor looks to boost Asian presence
  • Shipping faces challenges in mental health approach
  • BW Tankers CEO leaves 'amicably'
  • HMM may receive USD4.5 billion for fleet expansion
  • NYK, Total reportedly discuss LNG charters for Papua project

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Double whammy for Hamburg as dredging gets green light and alliance moves in
  • The fate of much-needed new Mexico City airport hangs in the air
  • Full ships could lead to a more stable container shipping market
  • Vietnam e-commerce boom a headache for logistics players
  • Market Insight: Priced to perfection, Hapag-Lloyd the industry risk gauge
  • Low-sulphur compliance is not that simple for ship operators

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Matson Navigation, FEMA, USCG prepare Hawaii for Hurricane Lane
  • Salvors nabbed in illegal plunder of WWI shipwreck
  • Slow-speed engine converted to burn ethane as fuel
  • All American Marine launches hybrid tour boat for Red and White Fleetv
  • Complying with IMO cap: Organizing the switch to low sulfur fuel
  • LNG technology experts cooperate to ease LNG use as "green" fuel

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • The Interview: Yasumi Morita
    At one level, the discussion about attracting young Japanese to a career at sea is never-ending and the numbers remain...
  • Maersk's Arctic ambition raises environmental concerns
    While Maersk insists it has no Arctic ambitions, its investment in ice-classed vessels at a time of climate change has...
  • US-Mexico product tanker trade unfazed by new president
    Tonne-mile demand for the shorthaul trade remains robust despite political events, especially for MR2 vessels
  • UK Chamber chief says 'no-deal' Brexit would have 'huge' impact on trade
    But trade association stays neutral on politics
  • Shipping faces up to trade wars
    Vessel operators will need to be nimble to meet demand from new trade lanes if the trade tension continues to...
  • Navios terminal in Uruguay disrupted after fire
    Company says nearby grain terminal is unaffected
  • Cosco eyes scrubbers ahead of sulphur cap
    Chinese giant is considering installing scrubbers on its ultra-large container ships, according to source close to the company
  • Trade 'jitters' impact container port throughput
    Container port volumes fall back from record highs in May
  • Fortress Greece prides itself on self sufficiency
    The Marine Technical Managers Association marks its 20th anniversary this year
  • MOL prices 'green bonds'
    The green bonds target both corporate and retail investors, with banks and universities buying into the product
  • Fewer ship calls help LA meet emissions targets
    Bigger modern boxships lead to fewer emissions as Los Angeles hits 2023 targets five years ahead of time
  • Daily Briefing
    Will China's tariffs hit Trump or dry bulk shipping? | Britain to 'drop port import checks' in event of no-deal...
  • Maersk Tankers partners with Klaveness for digital solutions
    The partnership gives both companies cost benefits as the future development of the platform can be shared
  • Cosco Shipping International profits weighed by coating business
    Hong Kong-listed company has painted a challenging picture for the markets going forward, saying it is facing cost pressure from...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • NY-NJ probes impact on warehouses of extended terminal hours
  • US peak season to test US intermodal service
  • Trans-Pacific peak-season uptrend continues, rolling varies
  • Tariff threats, low rates challenge ro-ro sector's upbeat growth prospects
  • Slideshow: Chinese ports shine in Top 10 global rankings
  • PSA expects new JNPT cranes to increase speed, attract business

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Argentinian strikes not affecting ARS port
    The political protests have not hampered state-owned Rio Santiago Shipyard's operations.
  • Hanssons buy a little more Offshore
    Executive chairman and his family raise Nordic American Offshore stake to 13.5%.
  • Russia, Finland back LNG as Arctic marine fuel
    Vladimir Putin met Finland's president in Sochi to discuss the Arctic environment.
  • Jones Act Congressman indicted on corruption charges
    US Congressman Duncan Hunter steps down as chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee.
  • Rump of STX sold for $62m
    Remaining trading company of defunct group offloaded to Chinese fund.
  • Germany's NES yard files for insolvency
    Cruiseship hull-block builder hit by end of sub-contracting deal with Meyer Werft.
  • SolstadFarstad reactivates laid-up CSV
    Normand Tonjer back in business with Fairfield Industries.
  • Troim opens up on Schlumberger 'divorce' as Golar LNG enters 'cash flow phase'
    Golar chairman discusses key developments and reveals he has never been more convinced about being in the right business.
  • Torghatten orders ro-pax in Turkey
    Norwegian owner picks Sefine Shipyard for new ferry.
  • Wartsila, GTT, WinGD forge alliance on LNG fuel
    Technology companies joining forces to push take-up of gas as ship fuel.
  • Three more ships aground at Kaohsiung
    Storm causes more carnage off Taiwan as tanker and others forced ashore.
  • Missing Greek tanker spotted off Congo
    African naval authority say Pantelena lost signal due to technical fault.
  • Danske Bank backs Hoegh LNG with buy on twisty road
    Bullish LNG market outlook outweighs contract concerns, Anders Karlsen says.
  • TNG tanker profit down in 'moderate' quarter
    Croatian MR owner hit by higher costs despite revenue rise.
  • Belships pushes on with Lighthouse deal as market improves
    Oslo-listed owner sets out next steps in planned union with compatriot.
  • More expansion planned at ESL
    Finnish owner expanding with AtoB@C takeover this month, but deal described as "interim" move.
  • Bosman gets Oceanteam transfer as CFO leaves
    Former Seafox Group executive brought in by Dutch OSV owner.
  • No cash for Uljanik as strike threatens to spread
    Croatian government says hands tied by European Union.
  • Ultramax double for Wuhu Shipyard
    Chinese yard wins order from Ningbo Runhua and another unnamed owner.
  • Mitsui OSK Lines prices 'scrubber' bonds
    Funds raised more expensive than those issued by NYK and have also received lower credit rating.
  • Hamburg to offer boxships LNG shore side power
    German marine companies team up to cut emissions at domestic port with government fuinding.
  • Trammo LPG carrier rescues three off Costa Rica
    Commodity trader's long-term chartered vessel arrives in the nick of time to save fisherman.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Port of Los Angeles cuts pollution
    The Port of Los Angeles says it has met goals to reduce air pollution ahead of schedule even as cargo volumes reached an all-time high of 9.3 million TEU last year.
  • THE Alliance swaps German ports
    The container carrier members of THE Alliance - Hapag Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming - are swapping calls at Bremerhaven for Hamburg on their joint transatlantic services, according to a report from Alphaliner citing a recent customer advisory from Hapag Lloyd.
  • 'Inside knowledge' needed when capacity tight
    As shippers continue to grapple with finding available trucking capacity across the nation, third-party logistics providers (3PL) can help ease these burdens in an increasingly challenging market.
  • NAFTA trade rolls on without deal
    The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement - Canada and Mexico - continued to grow in June, climbing another 6.3 percent to $106.07 billion compared with the same month a year ago, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
  • Hurricane threatens Hawaii's infrastructure
    Hurricane Lane, a Category 3 storm that was still packing winds of 120 mph early Friday morning, is buffeting the southern coast of the Hawaii and causing severe flooding across the island chain.
  • Nebraska railcar cleaner indicted
    The Justice Department said two executives of a railcar cleaning company were indicted by a grand jury in Omaha, Neb., on Thursday for worker safety violations that contributed to the deaths of two employees in 2015.
  • Gothenburg volumes up 19 percent
    The Port of Gothenburg in southwest Sweden handled 378,000 TEUs during the first six months of 2018, an increase of 19 percent from the corresponding 2017 period.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 24, 2018
  • Oman crude at one-month low against cash Dubai
    Oman crude fell to a one-month low against Dubai crude on Friday
  • Mexican regulator approves Pemex plan to explore shallow water Koban discovery
    Mexico's National Hydrocarbon Commission (CNH) has approved plans by state Pemex to drill a delineation well in the coming months
  • Argentina's YPF, Pluspetrol to launch 10-well Vaca Muerta pilot
    Argentina's state-run energy company YPF and Pluspetrol, another local oil company, are poised to launch a $180 million, 10-well pilot in La Calera, a block in the Vaca Muerta
  • Crude futures settle up, ending the week higher
    Crude oil futures settled higher Friday as record US refining demand is expected to continue apace amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
  • Small shipowners put on the backburner for IMO 2020 solutions
    In 2020 the global bunker market will shift to a cleaner yet more expensive 0.5% sulfur marine fuel but the vast capital required to address this new regulation has left small shipowners few options to stay above water
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks up 5% on week: PJK
    Russian fuel oil exports fell 10% on the year but rose 8.4% on the month to 2.865 million mt in July, data from the Central Dispatching Unit showed.
  • Fujairah 380 CST bunker premium hits 27-month high on tight barge supply
    Recent concerns over off-spec bunker fuel in Singapore could also have led to some shift in demand to Fujairah, sources said.
  • Two USGC-loading cargoes of ULSD diverted to Brazil from ARA: cFlow
    Petrobras bought six cargoes of refined products Wednesday to compensate for lost output at the facility in southern Brazil, sources said.
  • Missing clean tanker spotted off Republic of Congo's Pointe Noire: report
    When it was reported missing, the tanker was heading to Libreville in Gabon, where it was expected to discharge the gasoil picked up from Lome in Togo.
  • FUTURES: Crude higher as China imposes tariffs on US oil products
    Investors are likely to feel nervous as the two countries vow to step up the pressure, ANZ analysts said Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
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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
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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
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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
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
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