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December 13, 2018

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China to cut US car tariffs 25pc, vows to buy American farm produce CMA CGM ups rate US$500/TEU from Asia to West Africa January 1 Cosco Shipping Ports makes Abu Dhabi fit to dock 20,000-TEU vessels China bans some Apple iPhones claiming patent infringement Wuhan Shipping Exchange opens 3 shipping indices to boost Yangtze trade Huawei's Meng gets bail as Trump offers to intervene if necessary Maersk hikes rates US$600/FEU from Mideast-India to Canada US APM Terminals Pipavav boosts rail to India's northern parts, linking Kanpur APMT/Concor terminal leads at JNPT with shortest dwell times NYK signs another long-term charter deal for 3 LNG carriers Indian Register named best class society; IRClass boss honoured Saudi, UAE, Kuwait differ in cargo transportation preferences online FedEx CEO's sudden retirement prompts BAML downgrade Amazon to double size, and boost frequency at Chicago Rockford airport Strong cardboard pallets gaining popularity over eco-unfriendly plastic

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
MOL announces christening of newbuilding methanol carrier SCI launches coastal service linking West Bengal & Andaman ports IPA launches 'PCS 1x' to increase ease of doing business MANSA supports MACN initiative to check improper demands made at Mumbai ports Wilhelmshaven & Mundra ports discuss potential to collaborate in technology & joint promotion for customers using both facilities FIEO chief welcomes appointment of Shaktikanta Das as new RBI Governor Leading airlines, GSAs, LSPs & shippers set to participate in South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 in Chennai tomorrow

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Pallet network achieves gold standard Fercam and Isline set up JV Circle and Portexpertise for DG Move and Emsa Belarusian Railway to implement digital technologies Pharmaceutical award for Transorient CDG top reveals ACI Europe October results More space for Zufall Port Sohar in Oman reaches milestone Formation of new shortline railroad in Washington Naouri joins global alliance Haropaports and VNF improve inland vessel servicess Turkish expansion continues in Africa "Curiosity of the Day" Alaska's Tote Maritime welcomes new GM Ground-breaking for BMW Boosting connectivity to Eastern Europe Saudia Cargo makes electric cars fly

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
New Asia-Europe overland services putting more pressure on ocean and air Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics' downfall is private equity's joy Carriers claim container shipping online booking more than just a pipedream The future of box shipping: less vessel cascading and fewer liner alliances? Logistics industry not using blockchain to its full advantage yet Christmas chocolate boxes: up to half of the weight is packaging Amazon Air to expand Chicago Rockford operation Musk hyperloop unveiling pushed back again - is it actually viable? Supply chain radar: Flexport - Ryan Petersen's Divine Comedy moment

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Irish Continental takes delivery of much delayed cruise ferry Revolutionary CNG containment system completes milestone tests World's largest LNG bunkering vessel enters service PBC acquires 48 MW gas turbine power barge Lauro takes control of Nordic American Offshore Eastern Shipbuilding launches Z-drive tug for McAllister

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Greek shipowners applaud IMO body's action on 2020 fuel safety IMO's safety committee wants 'concrete proposals' to enhance ship safety in light of concerns regarding safety of low-sulphur fuel blends... The Lloyd's List Global Awards 2018: Winners revealed The great and the good of shipping's leading companies gathered in London for the maritime Oscars Why benchmarking success in shipping is necessary International Lloyds List Awards Fuels China's export slowdown to continue in 2019 Broad-based slowdown in exports from China to the US points to weakening external demand UK treats latest ratings data with 'caution' RMT union argues that the growth in British shipping's fortunes is not being shared by seafarers, while officers' union Nautilus... Volcafe ruling switches burden of proof for cargo damage 'Carriers and shipowners are going to find life much more difficult in defending cargo claims going forward. Where cargo had... Tug attacked by gunmen off Malaysia One crew member was shot in the leg but Malaysian authorities intervened and rescued the seafarers from the vessel Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Law Understanding key legal developments and cases is an essential component of risk management Alphaliner questions instant box booking rationale Maersk Line launched its Youship offering in 2008, which promised to make booking a box as easy as booking a... Scorpio takes over Nordic American Offshore Emanuele Lauro becomes chairman and chief executive after $5m private placement Daily Briefing Shipping braced for a year of disruption \| Safety at sea is still a risk for shipping industry \| Lloyd's... Navig8 sells two product tankers to Avic Leasing for $52m The chemical tankers will be leased back under a bareboat charter for 10 years Nanjing Tanker places $71m MR tanker orders Deal comes as the Chinese tanker owner is close to returning to the Shanghai Stock Exchange Top 10 box port operators 2018 In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at... Long Beach mayor to chair national ports and exports task force Strengthening trade and commerce at ports is critical to the success of the US national economy and regional economies, says... Polaris sends converted VLOC to scrapyard The vessel has ended up at a breakers in Chittagong, Bangladesh Australia ponders open-loop scrubber ban Australia allows open-loop scrubbers but is working with local authorities to decide if it needs to change the rules

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
UP, NS intermodal service cuts to test shippers Loadboard aims to disrupt US trucking's third-party disruptors How viable are instant quotes from container lines? India expects improved, broader digital portal to speed cargo Supply chains readied for worst-case Brexit scenario Extended gates at Port NY-NJ 'inevitable'

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
International Seaways trumpets tanker market confidence International Seaways believes good times are on the way for the tanker market. Chief executive Lois Zabrocky said tanker rates have shot up considerably in the past few weeks weeks and lower oil prices should boost demand, which will be positive for the tanker segment look up for 2019. Cuts by Opec and allies will not derail tanker market recovery Secondhand product tanker market attracts inve Glendon Capital buying up StealthGas shares The company has more than doubled its position in LPG vessel owner since the start of this year. Roswell Tankers snaps up K Line aframax Roswell Tankers Corp of Greece is said to have purchased an aframax tanker from Japan's K Line that had been previously reported to have been sold to the Latsis family. European brokers said the 115,000-dwt Singapore River (built 2009) has gone for the same $23.3m price tag that Latsis was said to have paid in a deal that was not completed. Varun aframax set for Singapore auction The price fo Hansson holds on to Nordic American Offshore shares as baton passes to Lauro Nordic American Tankers and Hansson family diluted but remain significant shareholders in PSV specialist. Petrobras to open "crude supermarket" in Qingdao Port has signed a long-term deal with Petrobras to lease out four 100,000-cbm bonded crude tanks, which bodes well for longhaul VLCC demand. Fear on home front sees Harvey Gulf turn M&A sights overseas Harvey Gulf head Shane Guidry has a strong message for rivals as he trumpets consolidation. Product tanker scrapping at highest level since 2012, says Scorpio Product tanker scrapping has risen to the highest level in over half a decade at the same time as the delivery of newbuildings has slumped to the lowest seen since 2012. Data from Scorpio Tankers shows 35 product vessels going to the breakers this year. This matches the figure seen in 2012 and is only marginally below the 42 record in 2010, the world's largest product tanker owner says. Why Sco Global Ship Lease buys back $20m of notes New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) is spending more than $20m on buying back first priority secured notes. It said investors had tendered above the maximum $20m amount under the repurchase programme, and the notes would be accepted on a pro-rata basis. The $360m, 9.875% notes are due in 2022. The aggregate purchase price, inclusive of accrued and unpaid interest, is $20.55m. TT-Line goes green with new Jinling ro-pax order German owner inks deal for up to two new vessels in China. German owners express competitive concerns Alfred Hartmann tells politicians his country must remain competitive in the face of new challenges. NAO takes term deal as PSV rates spike A Nordic American Offshore (NAO) platform supply vessel (PSV) has been fixed for a year as rates jumped in the North Sea. Brokers reported the 4,200-dwt NAO Power (built 2013) booked by Premier Oil, with two three-month options attached. Lauro takes pole position at Nordic American Offshore Spot rates have been as high as £12,000 ($15,000) per day this week as fleet utilisation rose to 91%, the BW Offshore giant largest ship scrapped this year A former BW Offshore FSO sold for scrap earlier this week is heading for India as the largest vessel to go for demolition in an active 2018. Oslo-listed BW Offshore announced on 10 December the laid-up FSO Belokamenka was being sold. BW Offshore scrapping laid-up FSO for $20m Specialists place a price of between $400 and $409 per ldt on the former ULCC, which cash buyer GMS describes as "a more WFW hires former Ince & Co lawyers to launch Athens dispute practice Antonis Lagadianos and Evangelos Catsambas to lead expansion drive of maritime legal services with Athens as a starting point Dennis Uy free to merge 2Go and Nenaco The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a merger between ro-ro and ro-pax owner 2Go and its parent Negros Navigation (Nenaco). 2Go said in a filing: "For purposes of the good order, the effective date of the merger is January 1, 2019." A deal was announced in April through a share swap, with the 2Go name surviving. Chelsea confirms Marinakis MR buy as spree goes o Stolt-Nielsen wins upgrade following post-summer selloff Norne Securities has upgraded shares in Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen. Analysts Mindaugas Cekanavicius and Karl Johan Molnes raised Stolt from hold to buy today. Avenir LNG completes $110m private placement "The Chemical Tanker market seems to have bottomed out and the drop in oil price should reduce bunker costs, while the IMO regulation impact should be minimal for the company," they said. They Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU The Paris MOU port state control organisation has barred a general cargoship from its ports after it was found to be corroded and cracked. The 2,900-dwt Bellatrix (built 1978) was detained for eight days in Russia's Rostov on Don last month. This followed two detentions in Turkey earlier this year and in Russia twice before that. The vessel had 17 deficiencies. Inspectors found cracked and cor Mercator VLCC sales talk resurfaces Indian conglomerate shedding last VLCC just days after selling final gas carrier Hamburg court calls Dr Morgen to oversee Hansa Heavy Lift insolvency Former Rickmers Holding restructuring officer takes lead in reviewing future of Oaktree-backed company. Halul Offshore linked to ERRV sale Qatar's Halul Offshore has reportedly sold three emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) into the Netherlands. Brokers said the 1,320-hp Halul 10, 11 and 12 (all built 2002) have gone to Glomar in an en bloc deal for an undisclosed price. Glomar has 14 ships, mnoslty ERRVs. Halul has 44 OSVs in operation and three platform supply vessels (PSVs) on order. A1 Offshore buys Eidesvik PSV Danish owner A1 Offshore has snapped up an Eidesvik Offshore platform supply vessel (PSV). The 4,500-dwt Viking Dynamic (built 2002) has been renamed Connector Express under its new ownership. VesselsValue estimates the price of the vessel at $1.52m. The ship is now Danish-flagged. A1 now has nine vessels in its fleet. Adnoc combines LPG and propylene shipments for first time Abu Dhabi oil company says cargoes were loaded on to same vessel to save money. Sousa exits boards at three Fredriksen companies Georgina E. Sousa has left the board of three companies controlled by John Fredriksen. Sousa's exit as a director of Frontline, Flex LNG and Northern Drilling was announced in separate statements today. Shipping analysts split on possible Opec impact on tankers No reasons were given for her departure and it has not yet been possible to obtain further details. Sousa has been a director of multi Bahri handing out $157m in dividends Pay-out represents 15% of nominal value for VLCC giant's shareholders. Ningbo Marine moves into tankers with debut order Chinese owner Ningbo Marine has made a play for tanker business with a new domestic order. Brokers said the company has contracted a 10,000-dwt product carrier due in July 2020. AVIC Dingheng is building the ship, but no price was given for the contract. The Zhejiang Energy-controlled owner has an operational fleet of 41 vessels. This mostly consists of bulkers and general cargoships, but al Swedish Club opts for no premium rise in 2019 International Group members are using their considerable cash cushion to subsidise premiums but increases are expected next year Two Vietnamese yard bosses held in fraud probe Former Vinashin chief and SBIC deputy accused of abetting embezzlement. Plenty in the pipeline as Nordea regains its appetite for shipping Executives say bank has been involved in significantly higher shipping finance transaction volume this year Solutions need to be sought to avoid 2020 charterparty rows Owners and charterers must find a way to work through the historic transition to cleaner fuels or face a legal nightmare 'Service-minded' CTX Special Risks targets Chinese growth Hong Kong-based boutique insurance broker has carved out a niche for itself in the greater China market after a decade in business Novatek to speed up domestic LNG STS after US criticism Russia's largest LNG producer aims to launch facility in the Murmansk region by 2022. Navig8 Chemical Tankers agrees sale and leaseback deal OTC-listed owner uses part of proceeds to repay existing loans used to finance newbuilding contracts.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
Tariffs help ports reach record volumes but slowdown looms SCPA CEO Jim Newsome told CNBC the Port of Charleston is expecting an unusually late slack season as a result of retailers front-loading cargoes ahead of increases in import tariffs. Inspection tech, new laws help curb opioid imports CBP Commissioner Kevin McAleenan tells Senate Judiciary Committee his agency would need at least $300 million annually to increase scanning at ports of entry. USDOT awards $1.5 billion in transportation grants Transportation Secretary Chao says the funding will support road, rail, transit and port infrastructure projects across the country. Commentary: Russia-Ukraine tensions may affect trade Bluewater Reporting closely monitors geopolitical events because of the potential effect on the ocean liner shipping industry. EU approves trade pact with Japan Executive Moves: Ascent, Roadrunner, MarineTraffic Symbia Logistics looks to 'extremely exciting' future

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DECEMBER 12, 2018
OPEC production cut gets muted reaction from Asian crude buyers Turnarounds expected to dampen demand in Q1 2019 Refiners and buyers of Middle Eastern sour crudes in Asia have been largely unfazed by the OPEC-led supply cut announced in Vienna last week, market sources said on Wednesday. Crude futures fizzle as US crude stock draw misses expectations The oil complex lost steam throughout US trading Wednesday after US commercial crude stocks failed to meet analysts' expectations. Cheniere Energy exports first cargo from LNG terminal in Texas A tanker loaded with the first cargo from Cheniere Energy LNG export terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas, departed on Tuesday. Iranian exports to recover marginally after dramatic fall in Nov Iranian oil shipments plunged to around 1.25 million b/d in November as US sanctions kicked in, data from shipping sources and provisional tanker tracking data showed Tuesday. Loadings, however, are expected to rise slightly in the coming months as key buyers start to make use of US sanction waivers. Japan's Idemitsu, Showa Shell get all regulatory approvals for Apr 2019 merger Japan's Idemitsu Kosan and Showa Shell said Wednesday that the companies have secured all regulatory approvals from the domestic and foreign authorities for their planned merger, paving the way to become a 1.1 million b/d refiner in April 2019. Petronas to ramp up LNG bunkering by mid-2019 State-owned Petronas aims to start commercial LNG bunkering operations at several facilities across Malaysia by mid-2019, in a move that reaffirms the company efforts to compete in a key growing segment and support Malaysia strategic intent of becoming a regional LNG bunkering hub. Black Sea fuel oil Handysize freight boom on delays Freight rates for Handysize vessels -- the most widely used class to carry fuel oil and feedstocks in the European region -- have rallied to a four-year high in the Black Sea as tonnage has tightened significantly due to increasing delays in the Turkish Straits. Singapore's 2019 bunker fuel outlook seen positive amid industry restructure, changing rules The Port of Singapore is set for another year of growth in bunker fuel sales in 2019 as it enhances infrastructure and services ahead of its mass flow meter mandate for distillates and tightening environmental rules in international shipping, industry sources said recently.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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