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October 3, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-Mediterranean rates from October 15
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases Asia-Oz rate US$300/TEU from November 1
  • Maersk, Shell and Cargill join UN's 'zero' decarbonisation initiative
  • Speculation mounts APM Terminals will sell Rotterdam terminal
  • Saudi crude exports unaffected, because reserves covered losses
  • US seeks to curb Chinese dominance in lithium and cobalt supply
  • Hapag-Lloyd to start two new loops to India, Mideast and Africa
  • Drop in demand, container rates prompt carriers to cancel sailings
  • Europe's biggest hospital group awards CEVA 5-year London contract
  • Vietnam's growth forecasts upgraded as GDP touches 7pc
  • Munich Airport moves to fifth place among world's major airports
  • WestJet places temporary embargo on batteries containing lithium
  • Hong Kong Airlines opens crew training academy near city airport
  • Etihad Cargo adds freighter services and hires new US manager
  • Japan's ANA to text drone delivery in Zambia and Japan

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Car carrier shipping seen continuing recovery
  • Chad Call to be new CFO of ZEAMARINE
  • Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) strengthens South Asia presence with new office in Bangladesh
  • Keyur Tharani elected Chairman of BOFBA at 66th AGM
  • Transhipment needs to be more friendly
  • PSA Chennai celebrates 10th anniversary
  • North-East seen as a major thrust area for agri exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • M&M expands in Serbia
  • Wordwide GSSA network goes Down Under
  • New software for Europart
  • Chad Call steps up as CFO of Zeamarine
  • Japan - Europe over land in just 23 days
  • UECC snaps up award for sustainability
  • Rémi Julien takes the helm at MGI
  • Heavy haul freight train runs by itself in the USA
  • Automated distribution hub for Dillewijn Zwapak
  • LOT improves pharma transport options
  • The next MLO LNG carrier for Yamal is ready
  • Turning assistant to become compulsory for long trucks
  • EUR 2 billion for digital transformation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • AHS: two women at the top
  • Veterinary vaccines from A(rgentina) to B(olivia)
  • First LNG transaction with the BLNG3 assessment

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Containership charter rate boom peters out as carriers sail into slack season
  • Delta-LATAM link-up creates turbulence, but will air cargo benefit?
  • Dover aims for business as usual after Brexit, but no-deal will hit trade, Tories told
  • Amazon eyes US civil reserve air fleet as defence contracts are awarded
  • Car-carrying lines are eyeing investment in ports to boost profitability
  • Ex-Maersk chief Nils Andersen takes the chair at WFS
  • Labour protest blocks some airfreight traffic at LAX
  • China's empire-building - as seen from the middle of nowhere
  • Analysis: FedEx - on the road to a break-up...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Lucas Vos takes helm at Stolt Tankers
    Lucas Vos is to become President of Stolt Tankers, with effect from October 11, 2019. Vos, who was most recently CEO at Royal FloraHolland, succeeds Mark Martecchini, who will assume management of
  • VIDEO: TSB Canada warns on girding risks facing tugs
    The Transportation Safety Board of Canada today released its its investigation report (M18P0230) on the August 2018 girding and capsizing of the tug George H Ledcor. The TSB says that its report
  • OSG hopes for U.S.-flag future for two Korean-built newbuilds
    Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) has taken delivery of two 50,000 dwt class product and chemical tankers from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. The Overseas Gulf Coast and
  • Bourbon Rhode: Death toll mounts
    Bourbon Offshore today reported the death of another crew member following the sinking of the tug Bourbon Rhode in the Atlantic Ocean on September 26. The Bourbon Rhode had 14 crew on board
  • Response to capsized car carrier continues
    Salvage workers are continuing to lighter the car carrier Golden Ray, the vessel that capsized Sunday, September 8, in St. Simons Sound, Brunswick, Georgia. The capsize was followed by a dramatic rescue of
  • Svitzer selects Schottel for tug trio building at ASL
    Two tractor tugs and one ASD tug currently under construction at ASL Shipyard, Singapore for Svitzer will be equipped with rudderpropellers from Spay, Germany, based Schottel, the German propulsion expert. All three
  • Eidesvik picks Wärtsilä for hybrid upgrade project
    Norway's Eidesvik AS is to upgrade its 2015-built construction vessel Viking Neptune. It has selected Wärtsilä to engineer, supply, and commission a hybrid propulsion system for the vessel. Wärtsilä says this latest
  • Banner year for Port of Beaumont
    The Port of Beaumont, Texas, has recorded what Port Director Chris Fisher calls a "banner year." For the first time in the port's 103-year history, more than 6.5 million tons of cargo

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Iran to build two oil refineries in Gulf of Oman port
    The two refineries will have a total daily refining capacity of up to 450,000 barrels per day
  • UK's revised Brexit plan calls for intra-customs clearance on Irish Sea
    'We will potentially need to create border infrastructure and complexity at even more UK ports than we're currently anticipating. None...
  • Trading platform could improve box booking
    White paper calls for open online booking system to help carriers visualise demand and stabilise load factors and rates
  • Maersk said to be considering sale of Rotterdam terminal
    Maasvlakte I is the older of two terminals at the Dutch port owned and operated by APM Terminals, which opened...
  • Hapag-Lloyd rules out Arctic shipping
    The box carrier claims use of Arctic passages is currently 'out of the question' due to environmental risks
  • Management club underlines loyalty to Cyprus
    Cyprus has long been a major shipmanagement centre and managers tend to have remained true to the island for many...
  • CSSC Shipping seals four ice class post-panamax bulker deal with Pangaea
    The new vessels will be used in support of Pangaea subsidiary Nordic Bulk Carriers' 10-year contract with Baffinland to utilise...
  • Carriers caught between higher costs and lower earnings
    Charter rates rise for larger vessels as scrubber installations take ships out of service
  • Greek-owned fleet continues to dominate
    According to LLI data, Greeks control more than 18.8% of the world dry bulk fleet and 19.8% of the world...
  • Athens - the hub that never had to try too hard
    The maritime cluster of Athens has existed for 2,000 years, but it has never been officially recognised until now
  • Avenir joint venture wins $28m LNG bunker tanker contract from Petronas LNG
    The joint venture between MISC and Avenir will provide inroads into the LNG bunkering market here as other companies in...
  • The interview: Theodore Veniamis
    Others need to speak up on a 'potentially catastrophic' implementation of sulphur cap, says Greek shipowners' leader
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco parent begins marine insurance exit from London as sanctions bite | Veniamis: 'It's not too late to...
  • GTT ties up with DSEC for LNG hybrid vessel
    Ponant, the owner backing construction of Le Commandant Charcot, touted this newbuild as the world's first hybrid electric ship propelled by liquefied...
  • Novatek ramping up LNG shipments via NSR to Asia
    'Developing further the navigational efficiency via the NSR combined with the construction of LNG transhipment complexes in Kamchatka and Murmansk...
  • Sempra Energy agrees to supply LNG to China Three Gorges Corp
    'This initial agreement with CTG represents an opportunity to support strong growth in natural gas demand in Asia, with future...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • New Orleans port improves rail flow as traffic jumps
  • AAL gearing up as market improves
  • Zeamarine appoints Chad Call CFO
  • Lack of visibility delays US-Mexico truck freight
  • Dynamic pricing allows for forward shipping contracts: Drewry
  • Global air cargo rates fall to four-year low
  • Soaring Shanghai-Europe air freight prices buck downward trend
  • India mulls port pricing overhaul to lure mainline calls

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Pangaea confirms China pair with financing twist
    Ed Coll-led niche specialist is turning to Chinese leasing company and a Connecticut private equity partner to bankroll latest fleet additions in Arctic trade.
  • Underwriter B Riley FBR is buyer as well as seller in GSL follow-on deal
    Global Ship Lease happy with $55m windfall and with its bankers, who supported upsizing sale by buying $15m of the stock
  • Idan Ofer fixes LPG newbuild into three-year, $27m charter
    Midsize spot rates climbing, with more period activity
  • Investor unhappy with Brookfield's Teekay Offshore bid
    JDP Capital Management argues that Brookfield Business Partners is trying to take Teekay Offshore on the cheap
  • Data shows Iran-linked dark operations and STS transfers continue despite sanctions
    Data analysis firm Wandward says new STS hubs for suspected Iranian shipments are emerging
  • Webber: tanker tailwinds 'among strongest in a decade'
    One of shipping's most influential equity analysts has returned to coverage of the sector, but under his own shingle this time. Veteran researcher Michael Webber is back and so is his trademark "corporate governance scorecard," which examines the management practices of shipowners. And as Webber promised before he "hopped off the stagecoach" - allusion to the logo of former employer Wells Fargo
  • Aissot set for sizeable profit by reletting Evalend tanker newbuildings
    Dubai-based owner charters out two of its 11 VLCCs from Greek owners
  • Cosco Shipping Energy needs to be transparent if it wants to stay afloat
    Caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war, Cosco's prized tanker subsidiary must do much more to reassure shareholders and business partners
  • Death toll mounts after Bourbon anchor-handler sinking
    Fourth body found following loss of Bourbon Rhode in the Atlantic
  • SD turns eye-catching $2.4m profit on PSV sale
    Oslo-listed owner sells large ship for much more than it paid for the unit in weaker markets
  • Watch the moment Stolt tanker exploded
    Camera captures devastating blast on Stolt Groenland in South Korea
  • Greece's Leon Shipping linked to purchase of GEM tanker
    Leon Shipping & Trading, a low-profile tanker owner from Greece, is believed to be behind one of several tanker sales reportedly carried out by Dubai-based player Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM). Gulf Energy Maritime linked to string of LR1 tanker sales Gulf Energy Maritime tied to $64m LR2 market exit
  • Peninsula prepares for IMO 2020 with $800m cash pot
    Bunker and tanker group adds to Asian finance facility led by HSBC
  • Charter rate of Avenir LNG's first small-scale ship emerges
    Level could set new benchmark for growing LNG bunker vessel supply market
  • Bugbee strikes for more Scorpio Tankers stock options
    President adds potential 100,000 shares to options for 150,000 acquired last week
  • Ostensjo and Foss team up for US offshore push
    Norwegian owner teams with US partner to focus on wind projects
  • Ince adds first shipping partner in Gibraltar
    Anne Rose tasked with developing practice in important shipping hub
  • Beazely claims war risk rates need to rise
    Senior underwriter says premiums are not high enough to cover worsening risk picture, particularly in the Middle East Gulf
  • Owners buying IMO 2020 'cheat devices?' No, just scrubbers
    Another week, another mainstream media outlet discovery of dastardly exhaust gas cleaning plot
  • Greece's Thenamaris offloads 18-year-old MR product carrier
    Diversified Greek shipping giant Thenamaris has sold its oldest tanker, an 18-year-old MR. US brokers said the Martinos family company's 39,000-dwt Searambler (built 2001), which has an ice-class 1A notation, has gone to a Russian buyer for $7.9m. Aframax earnings to heat up on Russia and Norway crude supply Peter Weernink takes back control of operator SwissMarine Thenamaris did not reply to
  • Karadeniz denies buying aframax for fleet of power stations
    Karadeniz Holding has denied reports that it has bought an aframax tanker to add to its rapidly growing fleet of floating power stations. Several broker reports earlier this week identified the Turkish company as the buyer of the 105,300-dwt Happy Century (built 2001) for $12.5m, with the intent to convert the vessel. FSRU for world's first LNG-to-power project near completion Karadeniz to co
  • Navig8 unveils plan for free online fuel benchmarking site
    Group with fingers in every piece of the IMO 2020 pie is poised to go live with platform for bunker pricing and quality reports
  • Graig Shipping marks centenary with 100km charity cycling event
    The Tour de France it was not - but that did not stop some of London's top sale-and-purchase brokers from donning their Lycra for a bike ride in the Welsh countryside in aid of charity. The event, which raised more than £30,000 ($36,830), was held to mark the 100th anniversary of UK-based shipowner Graig Shipping. A wet and windy September morning saw 75 riders embark on the 100km ride on a rout
  • UECC adds third battery hybrid car carrier
    Owner declares option for another vessel at Jiangnan Shipyard in China
  • Chad Call steps up to CFO role at Zeamarine
    Former Intermarine man succeeds another as Michael Dumas resigns
  • Cobas continues shipping push with Hoegh LNG buy
    Spanish fund builds stake to more than 10% in Norwegian operation
  • Bulker damaged after hitting pier in Brazil
    Port of Imbituba operational after incident involving Wisdom Marine vessel .
  • Hong Lam Marine books four small tankers in China
    Singapore bunker tanker owner expected to take delivery of first ships by 2021
  • Sri Lanka files 7,573 charges over alleged arms transfers
    Ukrainian master is finally indicted, four years after vessel was seized
  • Sempra Energy eyes potential China LNG supply deal
    US firm says agreement is an opportunity to support strong growth in Asia's natural gas demand
  • China's one-party rule struggles to catch up to economic miracle
    Sanctions and Hong Kong protests show how country's outmoded politics stand in the way of commercial gains
  • Vortexa: Euronav's ULCC Oceania arrives off Malaysia
    Ship adds to at least 3.5mt of IMO 2020 compliant bunker fuel said to be floating in tankers in region

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Ocean Rate Report: Sanctions still stoking supertankers
    Crude tanker rates continue to surge, driven by geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, container rates remain weak.
  • Canadian National truckers ratify new contract
    Unionized Canadian drivers for CNTL approve four-year agreement that increases rates for wait times and mileage.
  • Loss of Parcel Select business could hit USPS hard, consultancy says
    USPS faces big revenue, volume erosion from loss of big Parcel Select customers, ShipMatrix says
  • Third quarter carload declines worst yet in 2019
    Heading into earnings season, the railroads clearly have a revenue headwind as carloads declined again in the latest week.
  • Surface Transportation Board issues two proposed rulemakings
    The rulemakings address cost of capital calculations and rail performance data for chemicals and plastics traffic; shippers also press Board to act on fuel surcharges.
  • Searcy Specialized president voices opinion on hours of service debate
    Dan Doran suggests the industry should've focused on HOS revisions before discussing ELDs.
  • Anheuser-Busch charges into California electric truck demonstration race
    Anheuser-Busch is one of the biggest customers in line for hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks from Nikola Corp., iNow, it is jumping into California's electric...
  • Indiana short line, rail groups file lawsuit over Illinois' crew size law
    Groups say existing federal laws trump Illinois' mandate on train crew size.
  • IMO 2020: diesel - crude spread blows out to widest level this year
    Energy markets appear to believe that capacity constraints will raise diesel prices next year.
  • Food-delivery apps add more supermarkets to their routes
    Postmates just announced a partnership with Walgreens and Duane Read stores - all 174 of them - in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  • Airbus issues stark warning on WTO tariffs
    WTO green-lights $7.5 billion of tariffs
  • Traton charges ahead with €2 billion investment in electric, autonomous vehicles
    Truck subsidiary of Volkswagen AG will split investment into electric vehicle and software development to speed introduction of alternative fuel and self-driving commercial vehicle options
  • Virgin Atlantic seeks to expand cargo footprint
    Tel Aviv is the carrier's latest destination
  • Officials in South Texas looking at China for new factories and jobs
    Officials with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will soon take a second tour of China to look for new partnership opportunities in that country....
  • YRC combines long-haul, regional operations in Michigan
    YRC merges terminals in northern Michigan in first step of network optimization plan since landing new financing
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/2
    After a lower contract roll, Freight Futures start looking to fundamentals.
  • Kriska buys two small Canadian carriers
    Ontario-based firm acquires Trailwood Transport, an automotive specialist located near two Honda plants, and nearby Nexus Freight, which will bolster local capacity.
  • Shifting freight demand from truck to rail will improve air quality, study finds
    Maintaining strict emissions regulations and levying a carbon tax on freight movement will help reduce mortality rates due to air pollution.
  • CBP presses continuing education for customs brokers
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America will work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop the education program.
  • Some small carriers still clinging to old telematics devices into fourth quarter
    Only 5% of carriers are still using automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs), according to a FreightWaves survey conducted in conjunction with EROAD and CarrierLists.
  • Delta projects strong 3Q despite cargo slump
    [Editor's Note: The photo has been updated to reflect a plane currently in service] Delta Air Lines' [NYSE: DAL] cargo volume fell 10.5% in September...
  • Civil construction equipment industry thrives in the face of slowing economy
    The civil equipment industry is thriving in the face of an overall manufacturing and industrial slowdown with demand for 5G fiber-optic cable installations and state-funded...
  • Today's Pickup: This drone could save your life
    Deliveries of automated defibrillators by drone beat paramedics by seven minutes to simulated cardiac arrest patients during round of test flights in Canada.
  • Food as Software
    Growing investment and consumer interest in laboratory-grown meat will change the dynamics of the industry.
  • Flood risk ongoing in Plains states today (forecast video)
    Several Plains states will have wet, slushy or snowy roads today with flash flooding likely in some areas.
  • Thomas Cook airport slots coveted by other carriers
    With Thomas Cook in liquidation, lucrative take-off and landing slots are highly prized
  • AvatarFleet President offers solutions to 'the driver problem'
    AvatarFleet is in the business of simplifying the process in which transportation companies find not just drivers, but safe drivers.
  • GE pays $2.7 million fine for Cuban sanctions violations
    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control said three GE subsidiaries failed to use "reasonable care" by accepting payments from a Cuban entity...
  • Salesforce forecasts 13% holiday e-commerce growth in 2019 (with video)
    Salesforce drew on three years of data from 4,500 e-commerce sites to generate its forecast.
  • ChemDirect joins blockchain alliance
    ChemDirect, an online marketplace serving the chemical industry, announces it has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance (BiTA), an organization dedicated to determining best practices...
  • TruckPark adding more than 10,000 truck parking spaces to reservation app
    TruckPark offers drivers the chance to reserve a parking space at dozens of locations throughout the country. A new partnership with Storemytruck.com will expand those...
  • Liner customers "bewildered" by new low-sulfur fuel charges
    From Oct. 1 new low-sulfur fuel charges are being levied by some container lines with more to follow through Q4. Use of the fuels is...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 2, 2019
  • Rotterdam 0.1%, 0.5% bunker fuel spread narrows on rising 0.5% demand
    The price spread between Rotterdam 0.1% marine fuel oil and 0.5% marine fuel oil narrowed in September .
  • Bunker operations at Zhoushan to resume Thursday after typhoon
    Bunker delivery operations at the key Chinese bunkering port of Zhoushan will resume Thursday at 8 am (0000 GMT) after typhoon Minag moved out of the area.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Bunkering at S Korean Busan, Ulsan ports suspended on typhoon Mitag
    "The terminals are closed now and will open from October 4," a South Korean trader said.
  • Japan delivered Marine Fuel 0.5% bunker premium hits record high on growing demand
    Japanese companies gear up to supply 0.5% sulfur marine fuels.
  • Shipowner group BIMCO proposes IMO limit ship power to curb GHG emissions
    Focus should be on emissions and, by proxy, power, BIMCO said.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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