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November 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Various CMA CGM rates increase from November 18 and December 1
  • Big shipping seeks high carbon taxes that drive up compliance costs
  • Wind energy to power Heerema's crane vessels at Port of Rotterdam
  • GDP in US increases 1.9pc in Q3 as consumer spending rises 2.9pc
  • Maersk and Lingang Group team up to develop shipping services
  • Duisburg and Cosco to build Europe's biggest inland box terminal
  • Pirates kidnap 9 from Norwegian-owned Liberian bulker off Cotonou
  • Factory hubs in Asia stuck in doldrums as China-US trade stalls
  • US moves to make changes to free trade deal with Canada and Mexico
  • Cracks near wings leads to Qantas to ground its three Boeing 737s
  • Atlas Air posts flat quarterly profit of US$60 million on flat revenues
  • ANC turns to private sector to save debt-heavy South African Airways
  • DHL to quadruple size of sorting facility at Canada's Hamilton airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • IRClass opens office in the Netherlands
  • Landmark container movement flagged off through IWT on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route
  • Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road Exhibition
  • MOL takes delivery of environment-friendly wood chip carrier
  • Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping
  • SCI vessel undertakes rescue operation in Arabian Sea
  • Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of LPAI
  • Govt mulling setting up mega parks near ports to attract FDI, says Textile Secretary
  • CEVA Logistics strengthens presence in Sri Lanka with a new operation
  • SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda
  • TCI Express registers impressive Q2 performance
  • India did not join RCEP as it was against its economic interests & national priorities, says Piyush Goyal
  • Industry supports decision
  • Uptrend seen in soyaoil & soyabean

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US short line can handle heavier freight cars
  • Bidvest in new clothes
  • Martijn Van Heumen appointed director of Heppner Hacas
  • Increased capacity to ship manufactured buildings
  • Kuwaitis attend Champ Academy
  • Gothenburg tops Swedish container market
  • Further progress in implementing PTC
  • Britons still interested in Europe
  • 10,000th Flexi truck leaves the factory
  • New heads for Swissport's Emea region
  • ULCVs take the lead, says Vessels Value
  • ESR Australia expands its presence around Sydney
  • Christian U. Haas to chair the board at PTV Group
  • Eight maindeck destinations with RAM Cargo
  • New vehicles to distribute food and drinks
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Cargo streams follow when waters flow on the Rhine

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Box trade demand will finally surpass supply growth in 2020, says Danaos
  • Industry gets first glimpse of Uber Freight performance in Q3 results
  • No satisfaction at Antonov as rival heavylift carrier Volga-Dnepr loses height
  • More air and sea carriers take the digital plunge to offer online freight booking
  • Bidvest breaks ties with Panalpina for 'fresh new look' and new logistics partner
  • Flexport opens container freight station in Vietnam as supply chains shift
  • China promises new global trading strategy as US deal nears fruition
  • On the wires: CMA CGM IPO - is the 'right time' approaching at last?
  • Supply chain radar: Uber Freight - do we dare to think 'spin-off'?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Havyard says more about its 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution
    Norway's Havyard Group has released more details of the 3.2 MW maritime fuel cell solution it has under development for large ships If large vessels are to sail zero emission at high
  • Vard Marine to complete design package for NYC Gowanus power barges
    Vancouver, B.C. headquartered Vard Marine Inc. has been contracted to complete the basic class design package of a new generation of Siemens powered SeaFloat power barges to support New York's Gowanus Repowering
  • Harvey Gulf reports increased earnings
    New Orleans headquartered Harvey Gulf International Marine said today that it increased EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) by 33% in the third quarter. The privately-owned company attributed the increase
  • MAN wins order for engines for French Logistic Support Ships
    Four refueling tankers being built for the French Navy are to have MAN main engines. As part of the deal, MAN Energy Solutions will supply the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard with a
  • Disney Cruises in three-ship agreement with Meyer Werft
    Celebration, Fla., based Disney Cruise Line has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. It covers the construction of three new LNG-fueled cruise ships. Plans for
  • Danfoss Drives appoints new Head of Sales for Americas
    Danfoss Drives has named Ian Barrie as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. In this position, he will continue to build and develop strong regional sales channels and verticals for
  • Great Lakes Dredge CEO says third quarter results "in line with expectations"
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, that saw third quarter revenue of

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Seanergy expects elevated charter rates
    The company, which reported a profit in the third quarter of the year, has completed three out of a total...
  • Product tanker owners see improving market
    Solid fundamentals are supporting product tankers, including a record low orderbook and rising seaborne demand for refined products because of...
  • Commercial Court upholds 'actionable fault' defence in general average cases
    'Nothing is payable under the GA guarantees issued by [insurers] if the loss was caused by the owner's actionable default...
  • Shipping cannot meet 2050 emissions goal, says Opec
    It is clear that further measures are required, and these need to start soon, says Opec's report
  • Asia to Europe box spot rates rise 30%
    Good news for carriers as November general rate increases hold
  • Tanker owners' group elects Erik Hanell to top role
    The Stena Bulk chief succeeds former Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers at the top of tanker oil spill fund
  • Opec forecasts 'less severe' IMO 2020 implementation
    Opec's assumption that global refineries can meet demand is a significant message for shipowners and charterers. Its projections were revised...
  • Samskip open to further M&A activity
    Samskip has played a major role in the concentration of the European shortsea box market with several high-profile acquisitions, including...
  • Taking advantage of China trade uncertainties
    Cargo owners need to look closely at the potential pitfalls of shifting production to other Asian nations
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scrubbers are tried, tested and still getting better | BW Group reverses position on Hafnia | World...
  • Westports retains growth momentum with more mega boxship calls
    More than half the volume was transhipment boxes and Westports said it is supporting the trend towards bigger containerships with...
  • US port union's lawyer warns of bankruptcy after court ruling
    Jurors found the International Longshore and Warehouse Union International was 55% liable and Chapter 8 was 45% liable, although a...
  • Xi pledges to expand China's import market
    China's leader said the global value chain and supply chains are now highly intertwined, while the economic integration between nations...
  • Malaysia's richest man bids to privatise POSH
    POSH is one offshore support vessel ripe for privatisation given it is anchored by the Kuok Group, the business empire...
  • Danaos upbeat for container trade demand growth
    For the third quarter of 2019, Danaos showed an adjusted net income of $37.9m compared to $37.5m for the same...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • JOC white paper: Shippers will feel effects of US-China trade war for years
  • US ag export decline belies deeper damage
  • CargoSphere develops standard ocean freight API
  • IRH, Dixie Cullen team up on massive transformer move
  • Challenge to ELD rule resurfaces at FMCSA
  • DHL launches 12-day China-Europe rail service
  • JOC Research Note: Spot intermodal savings rising; contract tightening
  • Slowing demand puts brakes on Indian container growth
  • CMA CGM joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd in low-sulfur surcharge for short-term contracts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Greece probes five vessels in connection with Brazil oil spill
    Delta Tankers apart, Maran, Euronav and Minerva have been asked to provide information into the incident
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen improves profit while shunning revenue
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen has enhanced its bottom line despite turning down certain sources of income. The Craig Jasienski-led car carrier operator reported $31m in comprehensive income for the third quarter, up from a $20m profit during the same period last year. Revenue for the Oslo-listed company's ocean operations, which controls 126 car carriers, declined 6% to $773m, mostly because Wallenius ch
  • Al Ghurair cancels Diana Shipping fixture
    Al Ghuarair Resources International has cancelled a fixture for one of Diana Shipping's post-panamaxes. Al Ghurair, a UAE-based agricultural commodities trader, Tuesday did away with a timecharter contract for 98,704-dwt Polymnia (built 2012) due to "unforeseen events", the Simeon Palios-led owner said. The fixture was announced 10 October. Diana Shipping fixes panamax to Al Ghurair "Charterers
  • GoodBulk posts profit for tenth consecutive quarter
    GoodBulk has had its tenth consecutive profitable quarter, recording a net result that is a considerable improvement on the $280,000 posted last quarter. GoodBulk takes dividend pot to $44m after profitable supramax sale The Monaco-based company posted net profit of $19.9m for the third quarter, up from $14.5m at the same point in 2018. This equates to earnings per share of $0.66 this year, co
  • Seanergy expects continued profit amid better market
    Brazilian iron ore exports should keep cargo supply firm while scrubber retrofits keep ships off the water, Seanergy said.
  • Refiners and shipowners are ready for IMO 2020, says Opec
    The oil and shipping industries are exceeding the oil cartel's expectation in terms of preparation for the new bunker rules
  • Dividends, refinancings and carbon report for Ardmore
    Busy quarter sees Anthony-Gurnee led owner first to report emissions while bolstering debt facilities and guiding to stronger earnings heading to IMO 2020.
  • Marine Insurer Canopius gets boost from Samsung investment
    Partners to explore fresh opportunities in specialty business lines
  • James Fisher hit by cyber attack on computer systems
    UK shipping group took affected networks offline and called in security experts
  • Hamburg Sud slaps IMO 2020 eco-fuel fee on boxes
    Maersk-owned container line says price difference between low and high sulphur bunkers is $193 per ton
  • NRP plotting new funds to capitalise on ship financing gap
    Norwegian maritime asset manager brings onboard former Pareto man Wilhelm Magelssen as it aims to launch credit fund directed at smaller owners
  • Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns
    Swedish tanker owner says surge in crude rates filtered down to product ships after usual time lag
  • Pricing helps Polarcus profit pack a punch
    Polarcus has been raking in higher revenue, which has led to massive improvements to its bottom line. Polarcus returns to profit as seismic sector turns up The Dubai-based seismic shipowner recorded net profit of $13.7m for the third quarter of 2019, compared to a $8.4m loss in the same period last year. This result equates to earnings per share of $0.027 for the past three months, a significa
  • Ex-Eimskip boss wins battle in war to stop competition probe
    Gylfi Sigfusson to get his day in court as he claims antitrust authority violated his human rights
  • Shuttle tankers vital for keeping Equinor's offshore oil flowing
    Shuttle tankers are a key part of Equinor's infrastructure. They form a flexible pipeline to keep the oil flowing from its offshore production facilities. "If we don't have the operational reliability of the shuttle tankers, we may need to shut down the oil well production. We should never do that," said Ann-Elisabeth Serck-Hanssen, the company's senior vice-president of asset management. The fa
  • Equinor's Brazil growth offers promise for shipping needs
    The expansion of Equinor's Brazilian activities has brought a palpable sense of excitement to those tasked with handling the Norwegian energy giant's shipping activities. Equinor is the second-largest oil producer in the South American nation, which the Norwegian energy giant regards as a core area of future growth. Brazilian offshore resurrection in the making "With our expansion in our activi
  • Equinor strives for a more sustainable future in shipping
    Norwegian energy giant wants to transport hydrocarbons in the greenest possible way
  • Three protesters killed as Iraq tries to re-open port
    Deaths reportedly occurred in clashes with security forces in Umm Qasr
  • Cosco Leasing snaps up eight Dasin Shipping bulkers
    Chinese giant strikes leaseback deal with Singapore owner
  • Frontline Management's Lars Pedersen ticks off his to do list
    Boss with six hats says keep it lean, efficient, simple and focused
  • Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen
    Company makes pioneering move to build a dedicated manager in Oslo
  • Michael Pak is back for new role with Poten Capital in the US
    Ex-Clarksons and Axia man to focus on private capital raising in Poten platform boosted by BGC Partners acquisition
  • Agents losing out due to client bankruptcies, ITIC warns
    UK club says invoices should be submitted to principals as soon as possible
  • Terntank strikes again for dual-fuel tankers able to run on LNG and biogas
    Sweden's Terntank has ordered two dual-fuel handysize tankers in China that will be able to run on liquefied biogas (LBG) and LNG. Swedish owner advocates green vessels at United Nations The 15,000-dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will also be fitted with a hybrid battery system, onshore power connection and hybrid bow thruster drive. The pair will be built at AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding t
  • Bolsonaro: 'worst still to come' from tanker spill
    Brazilian president warns of more oil coming ashore as he sticks to accusation against Greek owner
  • SeaOwl snaps up Viking and Solstad anchor-handlers
    French owner acquires Nordic duo to replace older vessels
  • BW Offshore sells $300m of convertible bonds
    Oslo-listed FPSO company refinancing with notes sale
  • BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs
    Singapore owner says 2003-built ships will generate $31m in liquidity
  • Howe Robinson moves into US dry market with BBT Tradeships takeover
    UK shipbroker expanding again over the Atlantic
  • Impairments from failed venture hurt privatisation candidate POSH
    Soon to be de-listed Kuok-backed OSV player hurt by financial exposure to POSH Terasea
  • Affinity: Big ship prices set to rise on China yard merger
    Owners can no longer look forward to competition between Chinese yards on pricing, says broker
  • BTIG's Lewis raises expectations for crude tanker quartet
    BTIG's Greg Lewis has bumped up his price target for four crude tanker owners as rates appear to be settling well above breakeven rates. Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 In a note published after the close Monday, he upped International Seaways target to $40 from $30, Nordic American Tankers (NAT) to $8 from $4 and Frontline and Euronav to $18 from $12, while reiterating

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Cosco Energy Shipping shrugs off U.S. sanctions to report increased revenues and profit
    COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation (HKEX: 01138; SSE: 600026) has shrugged off U.S. sanctions on subsidiary companies to report a huge jump in revenues and a...
  • Titanium Transportation has weaker third-quarter results, remains profitable
    Titanium Transportation Group sees weaker trends in the quarter, but manages to post a modest profit.
  • Ardmore: 2020 marine gasoil demand to top expectations
    Ardmore Shipping execs predict the initial IMO 2020 phase will favor more expensive 0.1% MGO.
  • Panjiva CEO highlights company's evolution around big data
    Throughout the Digital Age, this data-focused global trade company has found new ways to make data useful.
  • In change to flat-rate shipping program, FedEx revises packaging rules
    FedEx looks to allow flat-rate shipping customers to use their own packaging when they tender boxes.
  • Logistics Managers' Index sees record low, no inventory build ahead of peak season
    The October Logistics Managers' Index hits record low, suggesting peak shipping season may disappoint.
  • Trucking operational costs soared 7.7% in 2018
    The costs of operating a for-hire Class 8 truck rose 7.7% in 2018, the biggest jump since 2010. It is the highest per-mile cost since...
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber acquiring sole ownership of Mexican tire plant
    Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE:CTB) recently announced a plan to increase ownership in its joint venture tire plant in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 58% to...
  • Jury awards $93.6 million to former operator of Port of Portland container terminal
    A federal jury has awarded $93.6 million to ICTSI Oregon, the former operator of the Port of Portland's Terminal 6, after finding dockworkers engaged in...
  • Hamburg Airport adopts Fair@Link air cargo platform
    Hamburg Airport has joined a roster of European airports adopting digitalization of cargo handling
  • Starship Technologies to deploy 30 delivery robots on UW-Madison campus
    The UW is Starship's biggest campus client to date.
  • UPS drone unit makes first revenue deliveries for CVS
    UPS operates first revenue drone flight for CVS, carrying drugs to customers
  • Commentary: Taking "forever" to assess safety impacts of liquified natural gas by rail?
    Shipping liquified natural gas by rail is a controversial topic. Read what Jim Blaze thinks about the idea in his latest commentary.
  • Roadrunner continues to restructure, sells intermodal unit to Universal Logistics
    Roadrunner continues to restructure its operations by shuttering another unit. The company announced that it was selling its intermodal operations to Universal Logistics.
  • Travel Centers of America reports strong Q3 from higher fuel volumes and in-store sales
    Travel Centers of America reported stronger profits and sales for the third quarter as it added locations and sold more fuel at higher prices. Watch...
  • Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
    Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
  • Turmoil with IMO 2020 implementation in oil markets? OPEC is a lot less worried
    The impact of IMO 2020 on oil markets is going to be less than projected, at least according to a newly published forecast by OPEC....
  • Expeditors posts earnings beat as customs brokerage offsets weak air volumes
    North America has surpassed North Asia (China) as EXPD's highest revenue region.
  • Commentary: Why are digital freight brokers struggling to solve their Uber-scale problems?
    On October 29, Bloomberg published an article by Dina Bass, "The 'Uber for Trucking' Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems." That was followed by Craig...
  • FreightWaves LIVE [podcast] Agendas With An Impact and Transparency19's Great Debate
    On this episode FreightWaves EVP - Events Arlen Stark joins Dooner to discuss how scheduling makes an impact on event attendee experience. Listen in to...
  • Today's Pickup: Reliance Partners teams with TruckPark to explore impact of truck parking reservations
    Truck parking is not only a safety issue, but also an issue of driver rest. Reliance Partners, along with TruckPark, is exploring how truck parking...
  • Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the "Lower 48?"
    Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more...
  • Teknowlogi automates trucking processes by a mix of tribal knowledge and AI algorithms
    Teknowlogi uses artificial intelligence models to analyze data in real-time and also advises executives on ways to improve efficiency and maximize process automation.
  • Bookkeeper pleads guilty to orchestrating elaborate $1.7 million bank fraud scheme
    A former New Jersey bookkeeper recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud in federal court, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate $1.7 million check-writing scheme using fraudulent...
  • Are box shipping rate spikes sustainable?
    Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. spot freight rates jumped 12-30% last week, but can carriers hold on to the gains?
  • Gildan closes two textile plants in Mexico, lays off 1,700 workers
    Gildan Activewear is closing its operations in Mexico and laying off 1,700 employees at two plants in Sonora, the state across the U.S.-Mexico border from...
  • Electrifying the Bull: Meritor plots its future in electrification
    Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
  • Urals crude loadings from Novorossiisk suspended by bad weather: Transneft
    Stormy weather has forced a suspension of Urals crude loadings from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk.
  • Crude settles higher as market awaits US-China trade deal
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, bolstered by US-China trade deal optimism.
  • Bunkering operations back to normal at Fujairah after cyclone Kyarr passes
    Temporary delays were caused by cyclone Kyarr last week.
  • Neste sells 0.5% S fuel oil in Germany
    Finnish refinery Neste and German BMT Bunker and Mineraloeltransport have partnered to sell Neste's new 0.5% sulfur fuel oil.
  • Shipping facing delays in Bosporus on bad weather
    Shipping was facing limitations in the Bosporus, amid stormy weather.
  • ANALYSIS: Saudi Aramco raises light crude prices in anticipation of IMO 2020
    Saudi Aramco on Monday hiked official selling price differentials for a majority of its crude grades globally.

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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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