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BRIEFS

August 2, 2019

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Trade war continues to stall Hong Kong's economic expansion OOCL clamps down on dangerous and hazardous cargo shipments Weak Asia-Europe demand prompts OOCL to blank Aug-Oct sailings Automation helps TraPac's terminal in LA to cope with cargo spikes Tanjung Pelepas port welcomes world's largest box ship Westports' H1 box volume surges 17pc to 5.27 million TEU DP World and Maspion to build new container port in Java Lufthansa Cargo's earnings shrink in H1 on back of overcapacity WFS takes on 2nd facility at Copenhagen Airport with increasing volumes ABC Airlines flies nine racehorses from Moscow to Amsterdam

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations come into effect Essar Ports' Vizag Terminal registers 45 pc cargo growth; triples third-party cargo handling Port of Antwerp's Aug. roadshow across major Indian cities Sharda Prasad, Advisor Sagarmala, visits Allcargo Logistics Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra JNPT Centre KCBA organises workshop on e-Sanchit & new Customs procedures National Time Release Study being conducted to enable faster movement of cargo across borders PCHAA creates social awareness about tree planting through football event Exports must contribute $ one trillion to the economy: Piyush Goyal CONquest 2019 Ludhiana - Shippers & LSP Forum set to congregate the entire fraternity on Aug. 5

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Constant change

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Vessels for charter 'as rare as hens' teeth' - and with daily rates to match Cathay Pacific Cargo lifts ban on lithium-ion batteries, thanks to new fire bag PSA buys Halterm Container Terminal, its first box facility in Canada Air France-KLM 'belly-dominant' cargo model gains volumes, but at a price Forwarders mitigate air cargo volatility with air freight forward agreement Pacific island leaders renew shipping emissions battle cry Jenny Zhao new VP Asia-Pacific region at Silk Way West Airlines Supply chain radar: More women in logistics? No time soon

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Asao Shirai to lead new Ecochlor office in Japan Focused on providing a local solution for shipowners with their ballast water management system (BWMS) regulatory challenges, Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor has appointed Asao Shirai to lead a new office in Japan Bollinger delivers FRC 35 Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Angela McShan, the 35th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard took delivery August 1, 2019 in Key West, Fla. Bollinger Schottel modernizes two Finnish ferries Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel reports that its after sales team has carried out a modernization on two double-ended ferries operated by FinFerries Both vessels, capable of holding either 14 cars or up Boluda closes Kotug Smit Towage acquisition Boluda Towage, the towing division of Spain's Boluda Corporación Marítima, has successfully closed the acquisition of the Dutch company Kotug Smit Towage. The transaction strengthens Boluda's position as leading operator in Europe, Maritime Partners takes delivery of first newbuild towboat Recently delivered by Intracoastal Iron Works, Bourg, La.,the Larry B. Whipple is the first in a series of seven newbuild towboats that the shipyard is building for Metairie, La., based Maritime Partners BAWAT applies for USCG BWMS type approval The USCG Marine Safety Center has received its 29th application for Ballast Water Management System type. It is for the BAWAT Mk 2 system manufactured by Denmark's BAWAT A/S. MSC will review Fincantieri uses ALE equipment and technology for cruise ferry stretches The lengthening of two Grimaldi Group group cruise ferries by Fincantieri's Palermo, Italy, shipyard earlier this year was accomplished using heavylift equipment and expertise supplied by Stafford, U.K., based ALE . The Sovcomflot signs up for ABB remote diagnostics support ABB has won a contract to supply its ABB Ability Marine Remote Diagnostic System to eleven Sovcomflot vessels operating in the Arctic and Russia's Far East, helping optimize safety and performance through

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AUGUST 1, 2019
UK re-opens controversial Brexit ferry tender 'We urge both the new UK government and EU leaders to continue to prioritise frictionless trade in their negotiations,' says... Indonesian 2020 cabotage waiver could create unfair competition and legal risk Sprawling archipelagic Indonesia may not be the only nation seeking to implement IMO 2020 waivers within port waters Unpaid bills led to grounding of Russian bulker, say investigators The MAIB has advised Murmansk Shipping to take steps to ensure that its vessels are adequately resourced to operate safely... GasLog eyes higher LNG carrier charter rates GasLog expects shipping availability to tighten in the second half of the year onward in account of new LNG supply... Shipowner groups call for delay to Panama Canal toll rise New toll structure is set to come into effect on the same day that low-sulphur emissions rules become mandatory Global box port volumes edging up to 1bn teu Asia will provide the container port industry with the lion's share of volume growth in the coming years, says Drewry Strong LNG fails to lift Teekay out of loss Teekay's tankers unit is expected to get a lift from higher refinery runs through the latter part of the year... Restis signs orders for up to four MR2s at STX Greek owner launches tanker renewal programme for wet arm Golden Energy Management Yangzijiang-Mitsui JV shipyard starts operation The new yard has been established in response to China's rising clean-energy demand, says Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding in a statement DSV posts best-yet quarterly operating profit DSV reported above market growth in seafreight volumes of 6% during the second quarter South Korea pledges $35bn investment in port expansion A substantial amount of the funds will be invested in the port of Busan PSA ties up deal for Halifax hub Halterm Container Terminal is currently undergoing expansion, which will allow for dual ULC berthing Viewpoint: Enter the maritime micromanager The rise of automation on ships is leading to a culture of micromanaging, undermining seafarers' confidence, sidelining their decision-making skills... Daily Briefing Swedish Club doubles war risk premiums as Hellenic trims rates \| Royal Navy reports 85 Iranian 'interactions' in Hormuz \|... SSL Endeavour sets up new hub in Cyprus SSL Endeavour says it is targeting 'significant expansion' in marine as well as non-marine business with its new wholly-owned subsidiary ILWU International backs Australian dockworkers against DP World's plans for automation Mr Adams said that DP World's threat to automate its Australian operations 'has been condemned internationally' and that clauses ensuring... Port of Savannah racks up rise in container throughput for fiscal year 2019 While there may be potential signs of a fall-off during the second half of 2019, figures for Savannah's first-half imports... DP World criticises Djibouti's appeal to nullify court-ordered payment Djibouti was ordered to compensate DP World following last year's nationalisation of the Doraleh Container Terminal

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Mexico ports chief calls for customs reform New US tariffs unlikely to impact China import flow Schneider gives downbeat truck, intermodal outlook Schneider closes final-mile division Slim summer pickings for air cargo as demand tumbles MPV/HL owners face bleak financing environment India's JNPT terminals ink truce on rail operations

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Tsakos Energy Navigation redeems preferred shares Tsakos Energy Navigation this week completed full redemption of $50m of series B preferred shares. Tsakos Energy Navigation tanker heads for Total charter The Athens-based, New York-traded company announced the milestone Thursday. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, there were 2 million shares outstanding. The company said the move highlights its "ability to access alternat Chinese warship collides with Taiwanese bulker A Chinese warship collided with a Taiwanese bulk carrier Wednesday night, according to Taiwan's authorities. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration said the unidentified warship, under command of People's Liberation Army, and Kaohsiung-registered bulk carrier Yutai No. 1 hit each other in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan News has reported. The accident, which damaged the cargo ship, occurred 19.5 miles so HFW offer tempts Singapore shipping veteran Chris Jones out of retirement Baltic Exchange's former Asia head joins law firm Hornbeck heads to negotiating table as liquidity crunch looms The company has the cash to cover its 2019 debt. But 2020 and 2021 could pose a problem Nissen Kaiun orders E1-backed VLGC newbuilding at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Deal marks the second VLGC booked by Japanese shipowner this year Idled Hezhong bulkers hit snag in controversial China sand trade A serial buyer of Greek panamaxes may have found its bargains costly after the Chinese sand trade hits hurdle China's Kunlun faces allegations of breaking Iran sanctions The battle is not over for Chinese oil and gas transporter despite the release of arrested VLGCs in Nord/LB dispute Ardmore Shipping sees 'significant' room for tanker newbuilding price rise Product tanker newbuilding prices have huge room to climb amid expectations for a rising rate environment, Ardmore Shipping says. Ship sale hits Ardmore Shipping in second quarter Tony Gurnee shares Ardmore's growth 'compass' with IMO 2020 set to kick into top gear this September New York-listed Ardmore ordered 14 newbuildings in its initial growth phase in addition to its second-hand acquisiti GasLog posts second-quarter loss amid weak rates New York-listed LNG carrier owner also sees rise in interest for term charters. Seanergy Maritime results hit by 'series of negative events' Capesize owner Seanergy Maritime booked a net loss during the second quarter, having been hit hard by the market downturn in the first three months. 'Electric' capesize bulker rates climb to highest level since 2010 The Nasdaq-listed company, however, saw cash flow rise by around $33m during the period, according to its quarterly report. Seanergy posted a $6.9m loss for the period, a slight imp Shell steers clear of running UK-flagged tankers through Strait of Hormuz Major tanker charterer Shell is keeping any UK flagged tankers under its control away from the Strait of Hormuz, its chief executive has confirmed. Shell's actions match peer BP, which revealed this week it was not taking its own ships through the trouble-spot after one of its tankers was targeted by Iran this summer. Unions and owners strike deal for seafarers on UK-flag ships in Strait of Hor Lindblad Expedition sees higher earnings New York-based expedition cruiseship operator's tour revenues gained 10% during second quarter. Global Ship Lease acquires three vintage boxships Ian Webber-led owner more than doubles earnings on higher revenue from Poseidon Containers acquisition in November. Details emerge for YPF's Tango FLNG project export vessel Argentinian energy company YPF will use the oldest LNG carrier in Excelerate Energy's fleet to export cargoes from its recently started-up Tango FLNG project. Argentina's YPF charters Excelerate gas carrier to export LNG Shipping industry sources said YPF has fixed Exmar and Excelerate's 138,034-cbm Excalibur (built 2002), which is on long-term charter to Excelerate. YPF is said to be paying a High-profile analyst Michael Webber leaving Wells Fargo Shipping's top-ranked researcher appears headed for another position in sector, with Wells likely to replace his coverage. Oaktree Capital grows Eagle Bulk stake as analysts raise profit forecasts Oaktree Capital has snapped up another batch of Eagle Bulk Shipping shares to continue a flurry of investment activity in the shipowner by its largest shareholder. Oaktree took $45.5m of Eagle's new convertible bond launched last week to fund the purchase of six ultramaxes and has been a regular buyer of the stock for several months. Eagle to scoop Nautical quartet in first sale of scrubber-fit Giant Euronav tanker in IMO 2020 storage play heading for 'top up' in Spain Tanker behemoth set for ship-to-ship top up before moving east to continue price and supply hedge China Communist Party shipyard patron faces disciplinary probe Chairman of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding founder Ren Yuanlin's charitable foundation becomes a target of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption commission Gazprom fixes out strategic Kaliningrad FSRU for trading Russia's Gazprom Marketing & Trading has sublet Gazpromflot's floating storage and regasification unit, which is stationed in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Gazpromflot eyes business for newly arrived Kaliningrad FSRU Industry players said the 170,000-cbm Marshal Vasilevskiy (built 2018) has been chartered by OMV Trading for trading for a period from September to November. They quoted a ra 'No premiums' for Chinese tankers in Middle East While judged to be less risky, Chinese vessels are not enjoying financial benefits in tanker freight and insurance markets How is Donald Trump's trade war impacting global and Chinese shipments? Clarksons senior analyst says trade war is having a direct impact on trade volumes and patterns Teekay LNG profit boosted by new vessels and lower costs Teekay LNG Partners has had a profitable second quarter, bolstered by newly delivered vessels and lower expenses. Latest Arc7 newbuilding takes NSR for maiden voyage Net income was $16.4m during the period, a little behind what was seen in the previous three months but ahead of the $2.7m profit posted in the second quarter of 2018. Earnings were boosted by the nine LNG carrier newbuildings de Teekay Tankers takes heart from IMO 2020 and lowest orderbook this century Teekay Tankers trumpeted strong aframax numbers and pointed to an improving market this year as it rang up a smaller than expected second quarter loss. Teekay brand lives on in Brazil - but under new ownership Narrowing NAV gap could herald pick-up in shipping investment Petrobras floats tender for suezmax shuttle tanker series New York-listed Teekay said rates were facing short-term headwin Yangzijiang Shipbuilding strikes new venture with Japanese giants China's largest private shipbuilder has joined forces with two Japanese heavyweights with the aim of boosting production and promoting clean energy in China. Yangzijiang unlikely to raise payout, despite financial prowess Mining giant BHP floats dual-fuel newcastlemax newbuild tender Ren Yuanlin's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Mitsui & Co have established what the new pa VIDEO: Indonesian ro-pax goes up in flames Shipyard fire destroys ferry and injures workers on the island of Karimun Bunnemann's Atlantic Lloyd sells pair of boxships High-spec vessels sold to Singapore-based feeder operator Brovig group pumps equity into main holding company Brovig group holding company Gezina has strengthened its book equity by NOK 100m ($11.7m). ISB Invest, a company controlled by Gezina main shareholder Inger Sande Brovig, has injected capital that lifts the book equity to a total of NOK 358m at the end of last year, according to a just-released annual report. Gezina chief executive Geir Bredo Larsen said the issue in part of generation shift. Overflowing in-tray for Shaw as International Group's new CEO Former Reed Smith partner discusses the issues facing the P&I sector, from Middle East tensions to sanctions to attempts at busting international liability limits Lorentzens Skibs diversifies fleet with car-carrier purchase Lorentzens Skibs is continuing its policy of focusing on projects rather than market segments by buying its first car carrier. The Oslo-based company has purchased a German-controlled vessel through a limited partnership company set up by Fearnley Finans. Shipowner Nicolai E Lorentzen, a major shareholder in Lorentzens Skibs, confirmed the company bought the 4,870-ceu Gral. San Martin (built 20 Unions and owners strike deal for seafarers on UK-flag ships in Strait of Hormuz Agreement could impact on wages of seafarers working in the Middle East Gulf Latest Arc7 newbuilding takes NSR for maiden voyage An ice-breaking LNG carrier is taking the Northern Sea Route (NSR) on the first Arc7-type vessel delivery voyage through the Arctic passage to the Yamal LNG project for 2019. MOL LNG carrier sets Arctic transit record The 172,600-cbm newbuilding Vladimir Voronin, which is owned by Teekay LNG and its partner China LNG Shipping, left DSME's shipyard in Geoje last month and is due to arrive at Yama Dry bulk woes slash Pacific Basin half year profit Hong Kong-listed bulker specialist said start to 2019 was weaker than the last two years. Hornbeck stays red in the second quarter Hornbeck Offshore remained in the red in the second quarter. For the three months ending 30 June, the Louisiana-based, New York-traded company posted a $31.9m loss, deeper than the $25m posted for the second quarter of 2018 and an $0.84 loss per share, four cents worse than analyst expectations. Revenues were down, too, year-over-year from $58.4m to $56.8m. The second quarter figures did repres PSA expands Canada footprint with Halterm acquisition Singapore terminal operator says expanding terminal is well suited to new generation of mega-ships.

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Trump announces new China tariffs A tariff of 10% will be placed on $300 billion of Chinese imports beginning Sept. 1. ONE aims for 2019 turnaround After struggling through last year's startup, Ocean Network Express shows a small profit. Chinese billionaire charged with evading $1.8 billion in US import duties Liu Zhongtian, former president of China Zhongwang Holdings, was indicted this week for orchestrating a scheme to avoid paying U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on aluminum imports. 'Tip of the spear' against terrorism financing The head of Treasury's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence points to "network sanctions" as meaningful tool to curtail Iran's ability to fund terrorist groups. IMO 2020 has investors 'on pins and needles' Stifel shipping analyst Ben Nolan said with the IMO 2020 deadline just five months away and a tanker rate spike "yet to materialize," investors "are beginning to become understandably nervous." New rules to roll out for strollers, fridges PSA completes acquisition of Halterm

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AUGUST 1, 2019
Oil prices crater as fresh US tariffs exacerbate demand growth concerns Crude and refined product futures settled sharply lower Thursday as demand growth concerns took center stage following an escalation in the US-China trade war. External: Global Risk Management Vopak eyes higher occupancy in Q4 as storage upgrades, VLSFO fuel demand converge Vopak expects occupancy rates to pick up in Q4,2019 as storage contracts for IMO 2020 compliant fuel oil kick in. TANKERS: Clean tankers owners expect strong Q4, prepare for bunkering shifts Gurnee stated Ardmore was confident there will be sufficient quantities of VLSFO. Fujairah-delivered bunker premiums rebound on tighter prompt supply Some customers have come back in July as it's tight over in Singapore, a Fujairah bunker trader said. TRADER NOTE: Nils Vinneby joins ScanOcean for bunker trading Vinneby will be focusing on bunker trading with ScanOcean. Enterprise record gas transportation volumes contribute to Q2 profit jump "As we build pipelines and fractionators, you can expect export expansions from Enterprise," CEO James Teague said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› 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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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