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June 6, 2019

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Strong economy, rising wages, low jobless bodes well for Long Beach China Merchants refinances Djibouti terminal after DP World expelled Yang Ming agrees to move its North American traffic via Vancouver by CP Rail MSC hopes to spend US$1.1 billion on Valencia's 4th container terminal Greater efficiency, faster turnarounds expected at S'pore's Tuas port Philippines sends tonnes of rubbish back to Canada in shipping containers India's 12 major ports' box volume up 6.7pc to 861,000 TEU in April FAA to ground more 737s after discovering faulty wing parts New e-commerce service from Lufthansa Cargo for e-commerce clients Online service for shippers to compare air and ocean options via myDHLi

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JUNE 5, 2019
Contship celebrating 50th anniversary Failure to incorporate terms & conditions could find shipping out of its depth MOV'INDIA 2019 by CMA CGM brings together key stakeholders of Indian shipping & logistics fraternity PIL now on key supply chain orchestration platform Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT - Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licences/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs Air cargo volumes continue volatility in 2019 India projected to move up in global economic growth rankings

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A poet on a long world tour US short line railroad changes ownership SAA searching for new CEO Ideas for rail network improvements - but no money as yet Bolloré Logistics launches new IoT-based offer Jan de Nul opts for Knud E. Hansen's design Air Algérie chooses Champ supply chain solution New CEO for Alpega Group Rooftop solar mats on 12 t trucks save fuel Amazon building in Bremen Another shipper settles in Marseille Fos Etihad secures complete ownership of AVM Pluess shoulders CIO role at Imperial Logistics Ceva Logistics opens office in Phnom Penh Single wagon traffic: Xrail booking platform grows Crane expands into Belgium "Curiosity of the Day" Qatar Airways: more flights to South Africa

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JUNE 5, 2019
New technology set to disrupt air charter brokers Samskip increases Europe-UK capacity as ferry customers switch to boxes ahead of Brexit 'You can't avoid the tensions; but there are pockets of opportunity' - Delta Cargo's Shawn Cole Drone operator on verge of commercial operations signs agreement with Air Cargo Canada FH Bertling Ltd fined £850,000 as bribery case comes to a close APL files with FMC to buy slots on Hapag-Lloyd's US flag transatlantic service On the wires: Maersk's push to win new business via Damco smells of desperation, but it's in good company Mikko Tainio set to replace Janne Tarvainen as Finnair Cargo managing director Thomas Sonntag named to succeed Carsten Hernig as Jettainer managing director

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JUNE 5, 2019
VIDEO: ABB adds new midsize range to Azipod line ABB is introducing a new midsize range of Azipod propulsors covering the 7.5 - 14.5 MW power range. The range is aimed at the ferry and RoPax sector, but will also be Vard to build second ship for Coral Expeditions Australian expedition cruise operator Coral Expeditions has placed an order with Vard for a second 93.4 m, 120 passenger ship. This follows the April delivery of its first Vard ship, the Coral OMSA forms Wind Committee The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has formed the OMSA Wind Committee, with membership now open to all association members. Among its priorities will be to work to ensure that U.S. offshore Foss names Mike Welch CFO Mike Welch, has joined Foss Maritime Company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining Foss, Welch was Vice President of Finance at Esterline Control & Communication Systems, where he oversaw the Switch to Shell Gadinia brings 58% cut in lubricant costs Shell Marine says that results from Indonesia's PT Indo Container Line (ICON Line) are clear evidence of the cost savings available by using its medium-speed engine oil Shell Gadinia. Calculations made immediately StormGeo offers new versions of route optimization system Weather intelligence and routing specialist StormGeo has launched new versions of its best-selling route optimization system, BVS: NaviPlanner BVS and NaviUpdate. NaviPlanner BVS simplifies the process of planning and optimizing a route, WSM takes 50% stake in Norsea Wind Norway's Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is strengthening its foothold in the renewable wind energy market by taking a 50% stake in Norsea Wind AS. Tananger, Norway, headquartered NorSea Wind, founded in 2016 MAN wins Seaspan ferry propulsion system order The two 149 m LNG battery hybrid RO/RO ferries recently ordered by Canada's Seaspan Ferries (see earlier story) may look a lot like the pair delivered to the operator last year, but

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JUNE 5, 2019
Shipping chiefs urged to take lead in digital transformation Maritime leaders should focus on the business opportunities and needs, and then identify where digital solutions can play a part... UAE probe into tanker attack continuing Al Kaabi was speaking to Lloyd's List on the sidelines of the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee meeting, which has opened... From tankers to the Cutty Sark - Paddy Rodgers on his career move Starting in August, Rodgers will take over from outgoing director Kevin Fewster, who is widely credited with developing the museum... IMO in race against technology to develop autonomous shipping guidelines The IMO is casting its eye over a set of proposals that would try to standardise the rules that govern... BPA urges 'grown-up' conversation about scrubber use 'Ports take their environmental responsibilities seriously and with IMO targets, ships will have some tough decisions. However, we must have... Scrubber use could lead to 'long-term pain' Golden Ocean and Wallem call on charterers to require and incentivise change of owners' behaviour Russia's rising coal shipments supportive for dry bulk market Coal shipments to Europe rose 15% to 28m tonnes in the first quarter, according to DTC Teekay closes $250m private offering The provider of international crude oil and gas marine transport services has signed off on two significant deals MSC in $1.1bn bid for Valencia port expansion Terminal Investments Ltd's sole bid for Valencia's new terminal could see it in operation by 2024 Combustion engine is here to stay, Wärtsilä says Marine engine manufacturer believes bio liquefied natural gas and synthetic liquefied natural gas are the industry's best shot at meeting... MPC Container Ships starts share buy-back programme Any acquired shares may be used as consideration in acquisitions or other transactions Daily Briefing Sustainable finance tightening will cut off ship financing for smaller companies \| Allianz ship total losses at record low \|... US-China trade spat not a major LNG shipping concern For now, third-country offtakers such as Saudi Aramco have stepped in to back projects such as Sabine Pass Train 6... Academics urge industry's leaders to cultivate agility Changes are needed in the way decisions are made and innovators will rise to the top while traditionalists will be... Shipping must guard against cyber-complacency, Bureau Veritas advises No one seems to be talking about recent cyber attacks, says BV's lead on smart shipping, although workshops on how... Speed controls to be biggest factor in CO2 cuts for 2030, ABS says New ABS outlook sees no clear cut solution at the moment to slash emissions by half by 2050

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JUNE 5, 2019
Vancouver, Prince Rupert terminals may consider automation Tariffs, IMO 2020 promise a hectic peak season LTL carrier Estes expands truckload, 3PL services Canada container trade growth set to pick up Time for FedEx to operate and compete collectively Blockchain-backed bill of lading gains traction with latest test

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JUNE 5, 2019
Dynagas posts profitable first quarter, may have to cut distribution Dynagas LNG Partners finished the first quarter in the black, but its efforts to refinance upcoming debt might force it to axe distributions. Dynagas returns to Hyundai Heavy to beef up on LNG carriers Shareholder lawsuit targets Dynagas over cash flow and dividend claims The Tony Lauritzen-led company posted $1.9m in profit for the first three months of 2019, two cents lower than the $0.01 los Cruise majors cancel voyages to Cuba 'immediately' Trump administration has banned US cruises to the communist country in response to its support for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro regime. Delos partner rips Ladin as 'scam artist' Explosive Texas lawsuit charges prinicipal of Texas private-equity firm diverted millions to fund lavish lifestyle. New Fortress Energy slides into LNG shipping New Fortress Energy is expanding its interests into LNG shipping as it grows its small-scale production and import business in the US and the Caribbean. The newly-listed energy infrastructure company is moving to recruit a "head of shipping" to "drive the commercial aspects of the shipping business". New Fortress Energy outlines growth plans after US listing The job entails chartering, buying a BHP trials biofuels with John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Rashpal Bhatti says mining giant 'can't stand still' when it comes to alternative fuels Diana Shipping fixes cape with SwissMarine Simeon Palios-led bulker owner now has 18 ships chartered to Geneva-based dry bulk player. Westgarth focuses on 'main business' at V.Group with any IPO likely to look after itself New V.Group chief executive Graham Westgarth has placed his focus on operations rather than a long-anticipated initial public offering for the world's largest shipmanager. Westgarth took over from Ian El-Mokadem in April after a career spanning three of the world's best-known public shipping companies, AP Moller-Maersk, Teekay and Peter Livaos' GasLog. Graham Westgarth steps up after chief execu Christian Bonfils sees potential 10% fuel saving from new technology pilot for BW Dry Christian Bonfils believes a pilot project being undertaken by BW Dry Cargo has the potential to cut the company's fuel bill by up to one-tenth. If it is successful, the bulker owner's managing director suggested it could be used to the same effect by the wider BW Group. BW Dry Cargo quietly picks up kamsarmax bulker resale BW Dry Cargo is testing Miros speed measuring technology - designed fo Tankers and gas are most promising shipping sectors, says Clarksons research chief Clarkson Research Services managing director Stephen Gordon has picked oil and gas shipping as the most promising shipping sectors while putting down dry cargo. In the Japan Ship Exporters' Association seminar during Nor-Shipping, Gordon pointed out the bulker markets are pressured by demand weakness, while US energy exports and the IMO 2020 rules offer support to tanker and gas carriers. John F World far from ready for sulphur cap, Veniamis says Regulators risk "losing their sleep" over fallout on shipping from shoddy enforcement of 0.5% fuels, UGS chief warns Yasuhiko Katoh tackles 10 questions about shipping President of the Japan Ship Exporters' Association and chairman of the Shipbuilders' Association of Japan discusses how the industry should be moving forward Tracker reveals details of LNG carrier and bulker collision One of Awilco's two LNG carriers sustained damage to its port side in a collision shortly after leaving a repair yard off Singapore in ballast. Ship tracking data provided by Marine Traffic shows the bow area of the 156,600-cbm WilForce (built 2013) came into contact with the 39,300-dwt open-hatch bulker newbuilding Western Moscow. Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision LNG carrier and VLCC in More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves Sudden reversal in year-on-year growth of free reserves, but things are not as bad as they first appear Hagen calls off cruiseship christening after collision Norwegian shipowner Torstein Hagen is cancelling tomorrow's christening of newbuilding Viking Jupiter following a fatal collision involving one of his ships in Hungary last week. Clash involving Viking ship kills seven in Hungary The ceremony for the 750-foot vessel was due to take place near the Akershus castle to coincide with this week's Norshipping event. But the incident in the Danube at B Ship Finance International chief Ole Hjertaker raises concern after US analyst exits Shipowners are still getting 'good coverage out of Oslo' despite worries created by the trend of shipping coverage losses at leading US investment banks, where regulation is also seen as a contributing factor in the demise United Heavy Lift outlines focus on Africa as new faces ring in changes Project specialist strikes deal with Spanish operator as new shareholders chart fresh direction If shipping markets are broken, how can market solutions be the answer? Only a global, WTO-based regime can end the industry's cycle of boom and bust Awilco LNG fixes carrier for eight months Norway's Awilco LNG has won an eight-month charter for one of its two LNG carriers. The company said the 156,000-cbm TFDE ship WilPride (built 2013) has been committed to an oil and gas major from July. Awilco LNG carrier damaged in collision This is contingent upon customary vessel inspection and acceptance by the charterer, it added. The deal should contribute annualised EBITDA of about $23m HHI develops LNG VLCC with sail power South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries has designed an LNG-fuelled VLCC that will also use wind power. Rotors predicted to double fuel savings on deepsea routes Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management Class society Lloyd's Register has approved the eco-prototype, which will use a combination of volatile organic compounds (VOC) mixed with LNG as fuel. The ship will com CMA CGM sues Long Island's Avani over $1.3m oil spill CMA CGM is suing a Long Island waste-oil management company, alleging it caused a spill by improperly storing cargo. Ridgebury Tankers master acquitted in pollution case Underwriters head to top UK court in scuttled bulker case The French containership giant filed a $1.3m lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court last week against Avani Environmental Group. The case will run in parallel to legal proc Nigeria sweetens national fleet terms after PIL withdrawal Nigeria is sweetening the project terms for its national fleet to attract foreign investors following the withdrawal of Pacific International Lines (PIL). Shipping a viable investment again but shipowners must face up to future challenges According to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the fleet will be given the priority to carry up to 50% of state-owned cargoes in Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Greek lender strikes deal with Intrum as it reveals impending sale of $564m shipping book. Banks make restructuring offer to Bourbon French OSV giant Bourbon has received a financial restructuring offer from its main lenders and lessors. The deal is dependent on a number of conditions being met, it said. Bourbon takes five PSVs out of layup Bourbon PSV escapes pirate attack The company, hit by the OSV downturn, had already indicated in March that a number of offers had been submitted, subject to due diligence, and that it r Carnival's European emissions '10 times that of all cars' Emissions from cruiseships in Europe are far outstripping those from every car on the road, it has been claimed. Green group Transport & Environment (T&E) said its analysis shows that in 2017 Carnival vessels pumped out nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide (SOX) around European coasts than 260m vehicles. Carnival to pay $20m fine for continued polluting The figure for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCC 17 missing after cargoship sinks Indonesian authorities were still seeking 17 people missing after a cargoship sank off Banggai Laut on Tuesday. One person was rescued from the vessel, named as KM Lintas Timur, according to the Sumsel Update website. The ministry of transportation has deployed patrol boats in the area. The vessel was on its way from Bitung in North Sulawesi to Morowali in Central Sulawesi at the time of the in Samos Steamship sheds MR tanker tonnage Greek player Samos Steamship is said to have sold two MR tankers, just weeks after ordering a suezmax newbuilding in Japan. The deals come as further evidence of activity in the product tanker sector involving Greek companies on both sides of the sale-and-purchase fence. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigura charter Samos Steamship's Inglessis takes UK P&I Club chair The Paddy Rodgers makes radical career switch Former Euronav chief executive steps away from the commercial front line to head one of the world's leading maritime museums Price disconnect spurring buyback binge The gap between equity prices and earnings is driving a big shipping share buy-back drive, according to Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans. Eleven of the 28 companies it covers have bought stock since the fourth quarter, and another four have now authorised purchases. MPC Container Ships launches $24m buyback Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme Maersk is targeting a $1.5bn programme and Oslo-l MPC Container Ships launches $24m buyback Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships has launched a buyback worth up to $24m. The company said it will acquire as many as 8.255m of its own shares through to next June. Together with previously repurchased stock, this represents up to 10% of its capital. MPC Container Ships keeps powder dry to make most of possible market recovery It will pay not more than NOK 200 each for a total outlay of NOK 209 Offers in for $11bn of Eurobank assets Greek shipping lender Eurobank has received offers for portfolios worth EUR 9.5bn ($10.7bn) as it continues to restructure. It said sales have been provisionally arranged for a EUR 2bn securitisation of residential mortgage non-performing exposures (NPEs), code name Pillar, and for the first multi-asset- class NPE securitisation of EUR 7.5bn, known as Cairo. It will also sell a majority stake in Wilhelmsen's Benedicte Teigen Gude becomes 11th Norwegian woman to climb Everest Benedicte Teigen Gude, a well-known shipping figure at the giant Wilhelmsen group, has become only the 11th Norwegian woman to stand on top of the world having successfully climbed Mount Everest. Gude reached the summit on 23 May in a climb undertaken with her husband, real-estate investor Gaute Gude Teigen, who was also previously with the shipping firm. The pair took around two months off wor Heidmar chief James Pippard to leave pool firm Former Teekay man to leave as head of Connecticut pools power midway through three-year contract, market sources indicate

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JUNE 5, 2019
Analyst: U.S. losing focus on goal of talks with China As the Trump administration ratchets up Section 301 tariffs on China, it appears it is directing less attention to the overarching goal of balancing the bilateral trade and investment relationship, a witness said in testimony before a Senate committee on Tuesday. Big ships raise concerns in insurance industry "Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk," says Allianz. Nikakhtar urges updated export controls Senators press BIS nominee on the administration's failure to release details of Commerce's national security investigation into automobile and related parts imports. SISI: Throughput at global ports slowed down in Q1 The Shanghai International Shipping Institute points to "feeble economic and trade growth" in a recently released report. DHL survey finds e-commerce shippers' biggest issue Blackstone makes $18.7 billion investment in logistics warehouses Estes closes New England Motor Freight affiliates deal Atlanta, Amsterdam airports sign collaborative agreement Matson installing scrubbers on six ships Executive Moves: Jettainer and ChartCo FMC names new chief administrative law judge

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JUNE 5, 2019
FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks slip for 1st week in four, led by middle distillates Refined product stocks at the Middle Eastern hub of Fujairah in the UAE fell for the first week in four. Crude settles lower on US inventory builds Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported US crude stocks rising. JAPAN DATA: May 26-Jun 1 oil product exports jump 46.6% on week to 4.98 mil barrels Japan's oil product exports jumped 46.6% week on week. Flurry of Rotterdam fuel oil barge trade, tight prompt market The 3.5% sulfur FOB Rotterdam barge market saw a flurry of activity during the Tuesday session on tight prompt availability for RMG grade bunker fuel. China's Sinopec to supply key domestic, overseas ports in 2020 on reaching 10 mil mt/year LSFO capacity "We will fully meet demand from China's bonded bunkering ports," Xueling said. External: Global Risk Management

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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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