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September 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Muted growth in global box ship fleet's capacity in August
  • CMA CGM's new peak season surcharges to Apapa and Tin Can
  • China investigates illegal knives sent to Hong Kong via FedEx
  • Cosco plans to invest US$877.5 million to upgrade Piraeus port
  • Three economist teams see China with less than 6pc GDP growth
  • Maersk, MSC blanks AE2 Asia-Europe from October to mid-November
  • Much talk abounds of South Korea's two major shipbuilders merging
  • New York-New Jersey port docks 14,000-TEUer from Asia via Suez
  • NYK concludes long-term charter deal with Total for LNG carriers
  • Now 1,100-foot ships need permission to enter Port of Houston
  • Black Sea Container market volume up 8.52pc in first half of 2019
  • Panel to meet to discuss ways to optimise port calls to cut pollution
  • The Freight Summit (TFS) returns to Macau on October 8-11
  • Swire Coke chief Patrick Healy named Cathay Pacific chairman
  • China continues pressure, probes Cathay's empty oxygen bottles
  • Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo drops 9.2pc amid slot shortage
  • Pakistani hosiery shippers seek to protect exports from monsoon

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • GAC wins Best Ship Agency award for second consecutive year
  • Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit
  • ZIM customers to participate in planning & designing its digital tools
  • CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum
  • Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port
  • NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept.
  • PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US
  • CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri commences dedicated block train services from ICD Dadri to Mundra
  • Minister calls for customising global learnings & technologies to meet the needs of India's roads & highways sector
  • Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank
  • Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc
  • Trade talks with the US in Oct. in Washington, says Chinese Commerce Ministry
  • US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Gefco takes charge
  • More cash - and simultaneously less debt
  • Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks
  • Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan
  • Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik
  • New jetty to reduce number of trucks
  • Massive track investment in UK
  • SF Airlines expands its international network
  • Gruber Logistics opens branch in Poland
  • TK'Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore
  • Switzerland: trend towards customised solutions continues
  • Europe is too big
  • United Cargo returns to India
  • Turnover rises while core net profit drops
  • Trade tensions weigh heavily on air freight business
  • 2000th employee for Seifert
  • Laurels for OPC as a working place
  • Work in progress on the Avon - Kwinana gold rail line
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • Some respite for operators as EU extends transport links after Brexit
  • Maersk hedges against shortage of low-sulphur fuel by producing its own
  • Korean Air eyes new routes as a second trade war starts in Asia
  • Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe
  • Analysis: is Azul's fleet sufficient for Mercado Libre's growth?
  • Air cargo volumes remain weak, trade tensions dent outlook
  • US to leave postal union next month
  • More funds for UK post-Brexit customs training, but it's not enough, says BIFA
  • M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd takeover - CSAV and Mr Kühne fighting for control or in concert?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • MacGregor system helps world's biggest box ship max its TEU capacity
    A MacGregor designed cargo system design, combined with a 24 container wide ship design, takes the total container capacity of the world's largest containership, MSC Güls'n to 23,756 TEU, which is 1,500
  • Euronav reveals details of IMO 2020 strategy
    When the IMO 2020 global fuel sulfur cap kicks in on January 1, 2020, tanker giant Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) should have no trouble obtaining compliant fuel. It already has 420,000 metric
  • Schottel delivers propulsion units for BC Ferries battery hybrids
    Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has delivered propulsion units for two 81 meter road ferries under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, for Canada's BC Ferries. Each will be equipped with two high-efficiency
  • Forty year old ferry back at work following four-month refit
    Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., has just completed a four-month refit of the Cormorant, a ferry that it delivered in 1979. Since then, the vessel has logged thousands of miles under its keel
  • U.S. Treasury moves against Iranian controlled shipping network
    The U.S.Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a large shipping network that, it says, "is directed by and financially supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • ExxonMobil agrees strategic co-operation with China Merchants Energy Shipping
    The companies said the deal will allow them to undertake joint projects in fields including digital transformation, advanced engines, lubricants...
  • IACS head sees alternative fuel as solution to decarbonisation goal
    Mr Sharma, who assumed the role on July 1, says shipowners will need to make necessary investments by the middle...
  • Maersk agrees Dutch deal for 2020 fuel
    The production is expected to cover 5%-10% of Maersk's annual fuel needs
  • Petredec orders up to four ethylene carriers
    Owner orders two 22,000 cu m vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard with options for another two newbuilds
  • Viewpoint: A maritime spectacular
    Shipping weeks provide huge amount of information, whether you are seeking commercial, legal or technical knowledge ensuring you leave better informed
  • Monjasa carries out ship-to-ship bunkering of VLSFO
    Monjasa uses product tanker off Portland Port to fuel British-flagged ro-ro vessel
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Your insider's guide to London International Shipping Week
    Paddy Rodgers, the former Euronav chief executive and current director of Royal Museums Greenwich, looks ahead to the London International...
  • Maersk's rail offering shows global strategy firmly on track
    Maersk plans to more than double its share of the transcontinental rail market between Asia and Europe
  • Oldendorff says bulk carrier disabled in Singapore Strait
    The capesize vessel was en route to Qingdao from Guaiba Island terminal in Brazil when the incident took place and...
  • Clipper Bulk adds handysizes to fleet
    Copenhagen-based company says the 2010-built vessels are expected to be delivered in the coming months
  • Euronav secures funding for 2020-compliant fuel oil purchase
    The company bought 420,000 tonnes of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil and will store them on one...
  • Stena Impero owner says some crew freed by Iran
    Swedish firm says the seven seafarers are travelling to a safe location but 16 remaining crew members are still held...
  • Samsung Heavy and Zvezda team up to build Arctic-2 LNG carriers
    Deal comes after the $21bn Arctic LNG-2 plant led by Russian private gas producer Novatek gained its final investment decision...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew | Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure...
  • Portsmouth hails wider UK economic impact
    Study shows that UK port's economic benefits go far beyond the port gates
  • Concerns grow along Atlantic seaboard as Hurricane Dorian crawls northwards
    'Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along portions of the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina...
  • Total readies for six month low-sulphur transition
    Total wants to maintain 'flexibility' either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help...
  • Maersk cyber attack sparked genesis of Digital Container Shipping Association
    Exposure of the "insanely complex" nature of IT systems drove move towards industry standards
  • Yangzijiang secures more Bocomm Leasing-linked VLOC orders
    Singapore-listed company has issued 17 share buybacks since mid-August, after the chairman Ren Yuanlin was confirmed to be assisting in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • Prince Rupert gets C$154 million in project funds
  • Manzanillo terminal upgrades on tap for 2020
  • Carolinas, Virginia bracing for Dorian
  • Index to help shippers counter poor schedule reliability
  • California bill set to reshape drayage landscape
  • New funding to expand Loadsmart's drayage platform
  • Temasek, K+N widen logistics investment pool
  • Maersk secures IMO 2020 fuel at Rotterdam

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • Renewed trade talks push shipping stocks up
    Good news on the trade war front bumped up shipping stocks Thursday. After the US and China announced they would hold trade talks in early October, most New York-listed shipping companies closed the day up. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle China's tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions Among the top performers were Scorpio Tankers, Matson and Kirby Corp.
  • US offering $15m for information on Iranian oil schemes
    The "unprecedented" plan could pay up to $15m for information on Iranian military activities
  • Seamaster recruits ex-Baltic Exchange veteran Marcus Lee
    Singapore-based executive lands top job at expanding Chinese shipbroker
  • Scrubbers, eco tonnage still good investments despite weak bunker prices, says Alphatanker
    Overall fuel costs and the price spreads between compliant fuels and HSFO are still expected to jump on IMO 2020
  • Veteran NYK museum ship switches to renewable power
    A 90-year-old NYK museum ship is moving with the times in a switch to renewable power. The Hikawa Maru (built 1930) is moored in front of Yamashita Park in Yokohama. The Japanese shipowner said it is now being powered by electricity sourced from renewable energy, mainly generated by the Hibaritaira Wind Power Plant. "This power plant is covered by Japan's Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Ene
  • Mexico's Empresas Nieto turns shipowner via Hyundai order
    Enquiry for midsize LPG newbuildings is increasing as market strengthens
  • Maersk secures more low-sulphur fuel in Dutch deal
    Danish shipping giant moves for further IMO 2020-compliant bunker supplies in Rotterdam
  • Monjasa completes first LSFO ship-to-ship transfer
    Danish bunker group supplies first low-sulphur fuel after "years of preparation."
  • Petredec signs up with Jiangnan for ethylene quartet
    Trader-owner says order is a sign of its "strong belief" in growing petrochemical market
  • Frangou family's Maritime Enterprises offers cape for sale
    A company linked to Greece's Frangou family interests is seeking to take advantage of a red-hot bulker market to offload a 19-year-old capesize vessel. Maritime Enterprises Management has put the 170,800-dwt Hope I (built 2000) - its biggest and oldest ship - up for sale, brokers said. Maritime Enterprises is a successor to Franser Shipping, the first company vehicle established by Angeliki Fran
  • Epic Gas strikes double leaseback deal
    Singapore owner seals agreement with Japanese company for 2010-built ships to complete refinancing.
  • Thenamaris expands gas carrier orderbook with LPG newbuilds
    Major Greek owner said to have booked 38,000-cbm double at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
  • Doris Maritime Services to exit shipowning as CDB bulks up
    Nicholas Wirth has undisclosed new investment targets after fleet sale to a growing Chinese player
  • Elenger muscling in on Baltic LNG bunkering
    Estonian-owned group steps up supply operations in deal with UECC
  • Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture
    Family company B Skaugen exits joint venture with Switzerland's Massoel
  • OSVs maintain rate recovery as ships redeploy
    Seabrokers says anchor-handler numbers were at highest levels so far this year in August.
  • DAL/JTE outsources fleets to Hanseatic Unity and Blue Net
    Three bulkers go to Hanseatic Unity Handysize Pool, and three boxships go to Blue Net Chartering
  • SCI tanker sold for recycling in subcontinent
    Ankleshwar to be torched after suezmax scrapping hiatus
  • Novatek moves forward with LNG bunkering plan for Rostock
    A small-scale LNG carrier and bunker vessel are needed for a new supply project from the Cryogas-Vysotsk plant to northern Germany
  • Russian leasing company plots 100 newbuilds to 2031
    State-owned STLC plots new cargoships, ferries and dredgers.
  • Stena Bulk says seven crew released in Iran
    Swedish owner confirms seafarers are travelling to safe location to meet families.
  • TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on its next LNG carrier newbuilding
    Greek owner set to inch up fleet after fixing its last open new ship to energy major Total
  • Cream of Greek shipping world comes together at Andros Yacht Race
    For a second straight year, gale-force currents posed a steep challenge for participants at the Andros International Yacht Race. The event, which typically has a strong showing from shipowners, clocked up its 52nd edition this week. Named after its founder and legendary owner John Goulandris, who hailed from the Aegean island, the race attracted several big-name shipping companies that sponsored
  • Novatek green-lights Arctic LNG 2 project for 2023 start-up
    Company is teaming with Sovcomflot on 17 ice-breaking LNG carriers that will be built in Russia
  • Skuld sees profits plunge on back of increased pooled claims
    Profits at Skuld haven take a tumble in the first half of this year after an increase in pooled claims. In the first six months of the current 2018/2019 policy year, the Oslo-based protection and indemnity mutual reported a net profit of $2m compared to $14m in the same period in the previous year. Skuld said claims from its own members and increased pool claims under the International Group of
  • Shipowners face off over 'disruption' or 'digital hype'
    Chinese shipowners debated digital disruption in shipping at today's TradeWinds forum in Shanghai
  • Capital Maritime grabs first-mover role on LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    Greek owner signs LOI for $1.5bn order for up to 14 dual-fuel ships as it eyes charter and spot business
  • Chinese lessor Minsheng shifts 'from money to tonnage'
    Growing finance provider says it is moving towards operating more of the ships if finances.
  • Swedish Club earns $17m profit despite rising claims
    Half-year results helped by healthy investment return
  • Mystery cargoship found drifting in mid-Atlantic
    HMS Protector investigates fate of unresponsive vessel.
  • Euronav reveals LSFO stockpile and shift on scrubber stance
    VLCC owner takes on dedicated team to meet challenge of new regulations.
  • WWF Canada comes out against scrubbers
    Regional office of famous nature conservation charity calls on Ottawa government to take "bold action"
  • CargoSmart and SSE plan boxship reliability benchmark
    Companies plan to establish index scope and methodology via joint working group
  • Sanoyas Shipbuilding develops LNG-fueled woodchip carrier
    Mid-size Japanese shipbuilder has already attained AIP from ClassNK for vessel design
  • US offered Adrian Darya 1 captain cash to help seize VLCC
    Financial Times: State Department officials approached several captains with similar offers
  • Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio
    Trio of handysizes are heading for Clipper Group at an undisclosed price

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • Loadsmart loads up $19 million funding for drayage app
    Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes.
  • Washington Supreme Court upholds wage averaging in trucking industry
    The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for "non-piece rate" activities....
  • Safety group calls for Tesla recall after NTSB report
    Federal agency finds company's "Autopilot" technology played a role in 2018 accident.
  • Getaround seeking $200M on $1.7B valuation
    The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles.
  • Halifax reports disruptions as Dorian moves toward Canada
    Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane's arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of "severe impact."
  • UPS incorporates Foreign Trade Zone services into operations; designates four airports as FTZs
    UPS embeds Foreign Trade Zone capabilities into its operations; designates 4 US airports as FTZs
  • U.S. railroads could face billions in losses as coal demand slumps
    The decline in U.S. coal production could cost the railroads billions in lost revenue.
  • Additional suppliers reveal investments in Nikola's fuel cell-electric trucks
    Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean...
  • Contrarian peak season call from Universal Logistics
    While management teams at some of the nation's largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics...
  • Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs
    Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases.
  • FreightFriend introduces new carrier search feature
    Finding reliable, trustworthy transportation partners is a challenge for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs in today's logistics industry. Search tools currently on the market only allow...
  • Container ships wait on Southeast port reopenings after Dorian
    Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules.
  • Commentary: Hurricane Dorian and thinking about extreme weather events
    Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather.
  • FreightWaves provides free SONAR access as Hurricane Dorian lashes the U.S. coast
    SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure.
  • FreightWaves CEO and Founder named to Folio: 100
    FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/5
    East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian
  • Class 8 truck orders down nearly 80 percent over August 2018
    Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered...
  • BOLT System's freight-tracking app attracts ELD and non-ELD users
    Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience.
  • Economic sluggishness pulls U.S. rail volumes lower
    Weakness in the manufacturing sector is dragging U.S. rail volumes lower, AAR says.
  • BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions
    Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet.
  • The shakeup continues at Daseke
    Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO...
  • CargoSmart looks to benchmark ocean carrier reliability
    Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time.
  • Introducing the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index
    The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers.
  • FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies
    Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline.
  • Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port
  • Taking aim at Big Ag
    Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers.
  • Breakdowns are no fun
    These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face.
  • Hurricane Dorian continues to damage southeastern U.S.
    Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too.
  • Today's pickup: port markets leading the way
    Trade talks back on; human cost of Amazon last-mile delivery; Cowen Transport Conference takeaways; precious metals rally in negative yield world.
  • US attempts to checkmate Iranian oil delivery network
    Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 entities and 10 individuals, as well as 11 ships, which it identified as participants in an Iran-controlled...
  • Tapping the wisdom of crowds
    Using "crowd-solving" and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges.
  • US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field'
    Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from...
  • Ocean Rate Report: 'Sizzling' bulkers hit near nine-year high
    The beleaguered dry bulk shipping sector is nearing its post-financial-crisis peak. Is it sustainable?
  • Convoy raising capital at a multi-billion valuation
    A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO.
  • Canadian grain producers eye port congestion, winter conditions
    Grain shippers wonder if the Canadian railways will keep up with demand in the 2019-20 crop year.
  • Even in an ELD world, CVSA Roadcheck results show focus on HOS compliance still needed
    Even with all the publicity about the electronic logging device mandate, this year's Roadcheck safety blitz in June still saw 37.2% of drivers placed out-of-service...
  • Port Report: China's Golden Week means cuts in ocean service
    At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
  • Bunker market increasingly concerned about storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels
    The need for more storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels is increasingly posing challenges for the industry as the implementation of the new regulation draws near, market sources said.
  • LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Maersk to produce 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam
    Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam.
  • Despite public posturing, Trump and Rouhani may still meet with oil sanctions on the line: analysts
    Iran has made it abundantly clear that President Hassan Rouhani will not meet his US counterpart Donald Trump without some offer of oil sanctions relief, a precondition the White House has insisted publicly it will not consider.
  • US fuel oil premiums widen on lack of hurricane-, sanctions-hit imports
    "US cokers are extremely short," one trader said. "There isn't enough sour products around."
  • FUTURES 5: Crude comes off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns
    Crude and refined product futures were bolstered by US inventory draws Thursday, but price increases were stunted by renewed concerns over global demand growth.
  • Limited availability of Panama IFO 380 leads to demand gains in Peru, Ecuador
    "Availability is getting tight in Ecuador and Peru due to the situations in Panama and Houston," a regional trader said. "It's a vicious cycle right now."
  • Savannah, Charleston ports to resume operations Friday: port authorities
    The re-openings follow port closures along the lower East Coast Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.
  • Maersk to make 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam
    Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam.
  • NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits record high as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up
    The Northwest European fuel oil hi-lo, supported by industry preparations for IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally, has hit its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing the market in 2000.
  • LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni to start 0.5%S fuel supply at Genoa in Dec
    Italian energy company Eni will start supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil to the bunker market in December, the company said Thursday.
  • LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa completes first 0.5% bunkers sale
    Bunker supplier Monjasa has completed its first ship-to-ship supply of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Southampton, UK, and has announced some of the ports where it intends to provide product that will be compliant in 2020.
  • Spain's Cepsa begins trading operations in Singapore
    The company also has plans to expand its trading business in the US via a new office in Houston, it said.
  • Tanker major Euronav details preparations for IMO 2020, 'welcomes' sulfur limit
    Euronav procures LSFO, MGO at competitive prices
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Liaoyang's Sep gasoil exports doubles on month to 80,000 mt
    The refinery plans to export 80,000 mt of gasoil in two cargoes in September,

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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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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