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January 9, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • APL introduces new CSX service linking four ports in the Philippines
  • ONE achieves record shipshore moves in Singapore
  • Growing protectionism major concern of Japanese shipping executives
  • NY-NJ port lengthens gate hours to handle backlog of holiday containers
  • US-Asia box space shrinks ahead of Lunar New Year
  • Shipping firm lands 'no-deal' Brexit ferry contract but has no ships
  • Box ships stranded for days at Indonesian terminal that lack capacity to cope
  • GAC wins 3 awards in the 2018 National Business Excellence Awards
  • SpiceJet starts daily air freight service from Guwahati, Kolkata to HK, Dubai
  • Air Charter Service sets new monthly revenue record in November
  • Founder of Southwest Airlines, Herb Kelleher, dies aged 87

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • Freight derivative trade volumes up in 2018
  • BMCT welcomes first regular service call of HMM's CIX service
  • Deendayal Port & KICTPL create history in the new year by berthing the longest ever vessel
  • 'It is reasonable to expect 2019 to be a year of growth for the logistics & airfreight sectors'
  • Prabhu highlights benefit of extending interest subsidy
  • Power-packed event deliberates on the changing times in cargo & logistics

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lithuanian forwarder to test CNG truck
  • SMEs to benefit from innovative e-commerce offer
  • Gianclaudio Neri heading up Ceva Italy
  • Rhenus acquires Core Management Logistics in UK
  • Contecon Guayaquil combatting carbon emissions
  • American Airlines beefs up Argentinean meat business
  • Shuttle to link Kiel-Norwegenkai and Hamburg-Billwerder
  • Share Logistics nets 25% of Asthon Cargo
  • Khryapov appointed CEO of United Wagon Company
  • Linking China and the Philippines
  • Expanding SF Airlines has hub plans for Chengdu
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New York's shortline railway under new management
  • Facility for hazardous materials
  • Qatar Cargo adds second Mexican destination to transpac...
  • Sören Stark succeeds Thomas Stüger
  • MSC and Messina finally engaged

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • 2M announces blank Asia-Europe and transpacific sailings for Chinese New Year
  • Shippers hit in the wallet by rising cost of inland UK container transport
  • More questions raised over Seaborne's ability to operate Ramsgate ferries
  • IATA: air cargo volumes lost momentum towards the end of 2018
  • Founder Richard White's long way to the top at WiseTech
  • Fuel price spread sheds doubt on economic case for scrubbers
  • Top line growth the aim as John Pearson takes the helm at DHL Express
  • Supply chain radar: struggling with liquidity
  • Marine casualty claims specialist Victor Fenwick joins law firm HFW
  • LongRead: The pharmaceutical phenomenom sees another bumper year

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • EC to investigate Fincantieri acquisition of Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • ABS opens new state-of-the-art global headquarters
  • Huntington Ingalls announces executive changes
  • TEN says two 36 month charters will generate $33 million revenues
  • Vestdavit to supply davits for latest Esvagt windfarm SOV newbuilds
  • Deck carrier takes large loads from small ports through tight waterways
  • NASSCO-Norfolk gets $91.4 million Navy contract mod
  • BIMCO: China open loop scrubber discharge ban not yet total

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • Union calls for Brexit ferries to have UK crews
    Union sees the possibility of a World Trade Organisation-rules Brexit as an opportunity to boost employment in the UK
  • New York port authority completes rail link
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the opening of the rail facility would advance its strategic...
  • Gestioni Armatoriali restructuring deal completed
    Deutsche is understood to have purchased a $90m non-performing loan owed by Ravenna-based operator from fellow Germans Commerzbank in 2015...
  • London Gateway turns up Brexit heat to gas mark 5
    Former England rugby star Phil Vickery was joined by Michelin-starred chef Barry Vera, who went up against lorry driver Cliff...
  • New shipbroking venture launches in Singapore
    TCT Shipbrokers - as the new entity will be known - will in the first instance focus on containership and multipurpose vessel...
  • North's Dybedal to chair NSOCC
  • Hanjin Heavy yard in Philippines files for rehabilitation
    Total assets of the Subic-based yard stood at about $1.64bn
  • Crude tanker earnings fall amid Opec worries and oversupply
    There are around 18 newbuilds to be delivered in the first quarter of 2019, with 10 in January alone
  • MOL Chemical Tankers acquires Nordic Tankers
    Nordic Tankers will be renamed MOL Nordic Tankers A/S and all existing management and employees will remain in the company
  • Shipper survey reveals openness to rate premiums
    Sea-Intelligence compiled its findings via data from online freight platform Cogoport, assessing nearly 800,000 rate offers focused on the Indian...
  • Daily Briefing
    China bans open-loop scrubbers in ports | Green sheen dulls ship safety warns ICS | Lloyd's List Weekly Podcast |...
  • Fatal chemical tanker fire off Hong Kong
    The 17,500 dwt, 2010-built vessel is owned by Vietnamese firm Aulac Corporation
  • Singapore to trial methanol as ship fuel
    Singapore-based Nanyang Technological University and not-for-profit lobby group Methanol Institute are co-funding the project
  • Excelerate among bids for Philippines LNG terminal project
    Apart from the PNOC bid, Excelerate is the only company to be taking on the project on its own
  • Nanjing Tanker plunges on first relisting day
    The first delisted company in mainland China approved to return to the main board since Beijing resurrected the country's stock...
  • Sapura Energy wins contracts worth $185m
    The company expects to see higher utilisation of its assets with the new contracts as it gears up for long-term...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • US retailers tempering import plans
  • India's major ports dodge brunt of strike
  • Santos's Asia service shake-up worries shippers
  • Asia-Europe trade set for sharp capacity cuts
  • Shippers rush for LA-LB storage amid backlog
  • Tough road ahead for freight data standardization
  • 2M first with Lunar New Year sailing cuts

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • Canadian government to review emergency tug bids
    The Canadian government will review the procurement process for two emergency tow vessels after complaints by Heiltsuk Horizon Maritime. Nordic American Offshore's future unclear after merger with Horizon called off Tidewater inks long-term deal with Horizon Maritime The company, a partnership between the aboriginal Heiltsuk Nation and Horizon Maritime Services, alleged in August the government
  • Norwegian wins upgrade from Bernstein
    Shares for Frank del Rio-led cruise major have been taken to outperform on improved stability in 'uncertain' environment.
  • Crude tanker rates dropping, but not setting off alarms
    Crude tanker rates are dropping, but remain at a "healthy" level, analysts say. Spot charter rates have seen big drops from the two-year highs reached in late November and December - with suezmax rates falling by more than half - thanks to Opec production cuts and Saudi Arabia looking to further cut exports. The Baltic Exchange's assessment of time-charter equivalent rates for VLCCs, for example
  • Weighing up the pros and cons of shipowners' Xmas share buy-back spree
    The benefits of buy-backs are not clear-cut, says equity analyst, as market capitalisation, liquidity and volatility issues must be weighed against pure balance-sheet mathematics
  • Brussels raised competition fears around Fincantieri takeover of STX France
    EU competition watchdog to probe deal, says it could harm cruise ship market
  • Beijing to limit use of open-loop scrubbers in Chinese ECAs
    The world's largest maritime trading nation steps up preperations for the IMO 2020.
  • Oldendorff Carriers ships out brace of veteran vessels
    German bulker giant Oldendorff Carriers is selling its two oldest ships for further trading. Fredriksen heads the field on newcastlemax bulker projects Global bulker giant Oldendorff flourishes as S&P strategy propels growth The 77,000-dwt specialized selfunloaders Carol (built 1990) and Berni (built 1991) have been sold to an undisclosed Chinese owner for a land reclamation project. TradeWind
  • Big name trio join Baltic Exchange Council
    Guy Hindley, Denis Petropoulos and Andy James replace Lambros Varnavides and John Hadjipateras
  • Norwegian orders two ships for Oceania Cruises
    Frank del Rio-led cruise major will spend €1.15bn ($1.46bn) to launch both 1,200-guest vessels as part of new Allura Class focused on upscale market.
  • EU wants Italy, Spain to toe line on port tax
    The European Commission (EC) has proposed that Italy and Spain align their taxation of ports with state aid rules. In Italy, ports are fully exempt from corporate income tax, while in Spain, they are exempt from corporate income tax on their main sources of revenue, such as port fees or income from rental or concession contracts. The EC said this can provide them with a competitive advantage in
  • Fednav strives to stay ahead with next phase of newbuilds
    Canadian bulker owner joins forces with Japanese shipyards to develop 'generation four' vessels
  • Japan gives A-bomb certification to Korean yard workers
    A Japanese district court has awarded official certification as atom bomb survivors to three South Korean men who said they were forced to work at shipyards there during World War Two. The Mainichi daily said this appeared to be the first ruling of its kind. The men, now in their 90s, will be known as "hibakusha", due to being present in Nagasaki when the US dropped the bomb in 1945. The ruling
  • Late flurry lifts 2018 newbuild haul past 1,000 ships
    Newbuilding orders in 2018 snuck above 1,000 ships following a late rush of activity, according to data from Clarksons. Tanker spike keeps S&P at near record levels Bumper year for LNG carrier orders as 2018 tally passes 60 Samsung ends 2018 on a high with LNG carrier number 18 It counts 1,017 new ships contracted by the close of last year, down from the 1,155 vessels put in the book in 2017 b
  • Bondholders sue HSH over privatisation 'losses'
    German group alleges value of capital instruments depressed by lender ahead of sale to new owners.
  • Fincantieri and Scenic Cruises circle Uljanik
    Two potential buyers carry out due diligence on trouble Croatian yard group.
  • MOL suspends master after drinking reports
    Japanese company says it is conducting an investigation into captain's conduct on day of collision.
  • Hornbeck aims to swap $200m of notes for new loans
    Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) is trying to stretch its debt maturity by launching a new notes exchange offer. The US OSV player wants to swap up to $200m of its 5.875% bonds due next year for term loans expiring in 2025. Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon These will carry interest of 9.5%. The loans will be guaranteed by second-priority interest in the collateral securing the
  • Baillie Gifford takes even bigger position in Kirby Corp
    Scottish investment manager Baillie Gifford & Co has more than doubled its stake in Kirby. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Baillie Gifford bumped up its position in the New York-listed, Houston-based offshore player to 12.84% from 5.25%. Kirby Corp scoops CGBM 100's fleet The firm now owns 7.7 million shares, up from 3.1 million. Kirby is one of two maritime companies
  • Sentinel Marine spending $46m on newbuildings
    Aberdeen owner Sentinel Marine is spending £36m ($46m) on three new emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVS). An unnamed Chinese yard is building the trio, named Cromarty Sentinel, Trafalgar Sentinel and Viking Sentinel. The move creates 80 jobs for the owner. The vessels will be delivered by the end of 2020. Rory Deans, chief executive of Sentinel Marine, said: "This is a speculative inv
  • Canadian niche player McKeil Marine moves into tankers
    Ontario company reported to have bought vessels from Turkey's Transal
  • Goldenport Shipmanagement returns to Cosco for pair of ultramax bulker newbuildings
    Dragnis family books two vessels at Chinese giant's Yangzhou yard
  • Clarksons shares continue 2019 rebound after Pre-Close trading update
    Shipbroker sees stock price recovery extended after trading update this morning.
  • Tanker owner Uljanik seals $25m loan
    Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba has signed a $25m loan deal to refinance previous debt. An unnamed overseas lender is providing the cash to pay off loans linked to vessels, it told the Zagreb stock exchange. In November, the company said it had arranged more refinancing to lower its costs. It added that remaining funds needed to refinance an existing facility would be secured from alternative s
  • Tanker FFA volumes up 20% in 2018
    Tanker forward freight agreement (FFA) volumes jumped 20% in 2018, according to Baltic Exchange figures. Derivative volumes hit 321,962 lots last year, it said, while the bulker figure was up 1.4% at 1,196,929 lots, the most since 2008. Dry options volumes rose by 44% to 268,976 lots - similar levels to 2016. A lot is defined as a day's hire of a vessel or 1,000 metric tonnes of cargo. Panamax
  • Drugmaker drops oil trading business after six months of massive losses
    Less than six months after entering the business, Vistin Pharma is closing its energy trading operation after racking up almost $12m in losses. IMO 2020 focused trading fund suffers major loss Shipping leaders start countdown to IMO 2020 The Norwegian drugmaker, which specialises in producing diabetes medication, started its oil trading operations in September 2018. The unit aimed to take adva
  • Clarksons Platou: more OSV mergers on the horizon
    Analyst tips Tidewater, Scorpio and Harvey Gulf to be active in 2019.
  • MOL Chemical snaps up Nordic Tankers from private equity owner
    Deal with Triton creates 75 ship chemical tanker vehicle.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets plans C shares conversion as growth efforts accelerate
    Move comes after capital raised in October has been largely invested.
  • James Fisher takes over UK and Saudi companies for $17m
    UK tanker and marine services group James Fisher is expanding again with takeover deals worth £13.1m ($16.7m). It has agreed to buy 100% of Martek Holdings in the UK and 60% of Saudi firm Murjan Al-Sharq for Marine Contracting (MSMC). Martek is costing '9m, with another '1m potentially due depending on profit targets for the year ending 28 February 2020. It was founded in Rotherham in 2000 and
  • JJ Ugland: 2018 a better year after bulker boost
    Private Norwegian shipowner JJ Ugland has enjoyed a stronger 2018 after bulker markets improved. It said that following two years of imbalance and weak shipping markets, conditions came closer to a balance last year. "Overall, 2018 has been better for us than the previous two years," it added. The sector showing most improvement was the dry cargo market, where stronger rates paved the way for a
  • Diligent Holdings ups ante in supramax market with Queen
    Greece's Diligent Holdings has added a fourth supramax to its steadily growing fleet, a year after entering the segment. The 58,100-dwt Queen Halo (built 2010) joined the company's fleet last month under its new name Queen, Equasis shows. Brokers had reported the vessel's sale last October for about $15.3m, but the identity of its buyers was not revealed at the time. Supramax purchase shows in
  • Z&G Halcoussis emerges with Densan supramax bulker
    Traditional Greek company makes its first sale-and-purchase move in five years
  • Tanker scrapping hits highest level in over 30 years
    VLCC and aframax segments proved most active as cash buyer GMS puts total demolition value in South Asia alone at $1.5bn
  • Former CSIC exec Sun Bo arrested in China
    Ex-China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) executive Sun Bo has been arrested in China on suspicion of bribery and abusing powers. The Xinhua news agency cited the Supreme People's Procuratorate as saying that the former general manager and deputy chief of the leading Party members' group at CSIC was held after the completion of a probe by the National Supervisory Commission. The case has been h
  • Hanjin yard files for rehabilitation in Philippines
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) has said its Philippines shipyard has filed for rehabilitation. In a regulatory filing, the shipbuilder said HHIC-Phil, which operates the Subic yard, will carry out an insolvency scheme. Orders have been tailing off as owners remain cautious on newbuildings in most sectors. The yard was founded in 2004 and has 16 vessels - 14 aframaxes and
  • One dead as chemical tanker suffers explosion off Hong Kong
    Authorities say police craft, fireboats and government helicopter deployed in rescue effort.
  • Panama Canal trims one foot off allowable transit draft
    Authority says ships exceeding new requirements may be forced to off-load cargo to pass.
  • POSH picks Contractor to lead subsea division
    Former Kreuz Subsea chief executive rejoins industry with role at Robert Kwok-backed outfit.
  • Borneo Bulk crew sends SOS to ITF over abandonment
    Crew of Malaysian-owned general cargoship seek to secure back pay
  • EU urged to include Indian subcontinent recyclers on approved list
    As updated list of approved EU recyclers kicks in, top names push Brussels to judge applicants on merit and not location

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • Commentary: OTI licenses frozen by shutdown
    Newly minted entities that had hoped to begin offering forwarding and NVO services at the start of 2019 are stuck until the FMC can resume issuance of licenses.
  • Number of containership fires is 'shocking'
    Allianz consultant is concerned that risk is being normalized in the shipping industry.
  • Union Pacific stock climbs with COO announcement
    Jim Vena, a 40-year veteran of Canadian National, is joining the U.S. railroad on Monday.
  • Port Jersey rail facility opens to fanfare
  • Executive Moves: ProTrans and GTMaritime
  • OIA Global hires former TRAC CEO
  • Retail imports level off after rush to beat tariffs
  • Executive Moves: Poseidon and ITOPF

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 8, 2019
  • Sanctions-hit Iranian crude output lowest since Jan 2014: Platts OPEC survey
    OPEC crude production in December tumbled month on month
  • OPEC cuts, US-China trade talks empower oil bulls
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday
  • Bosporus reopens after being closed by snow: sources
    The Bosporus reopened to southbound vessels Tuesday afternoon after being shut
  • US weighs Venezuela sanctions as output forecast to fall below 1 mil b/d
    The US issued new Venezuela sanctions Tuesday ahead of the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro
  • Wood Mackenzie sees buoyant North Sea exploration, M&A prospects
    The North Sea oil industry is set for a recovery in exploration drilling and healthy levels of mergers and acquisitions this year
  • Fuel oil traders lease storage in NWE to secure tankage before IMO 2020
    The softening backwardation in the Northwest European fuel oil market has begun to make traders inquire and obtain storage tanks' contracts in the region
  • FUTURES: Crude strengthens on trade talks progress, weaker dollar
  • NWE fuel oil sinks to negative territory on ample cargo availability
    The 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barge physical to paper fuel oil structure has softened
  • REFINERY NEWS: Sweden's Lysekil operating normally after glitch resolved: sources
  • Bosporus Strait shut due to heavy snow: sources
    The Bosporus Strait -- linking the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara -- had been shut as a result of heavy snow
  • Nigeria's NNPC says on course to end gasoline imports by end-2019
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • OUTLOOK 2019: Growing LNG marketplace to drive spot shipping rates in 2019
    For 2019, the spot market will be equally strong or even stronger than what we have seen in 2018

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
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