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December 6, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM calls on France to find new energy - fossil fuels must go
  • Paris transit strike stymies freight movement in and out of city
  • ASA welcomes India's accession to HKC green ship scrapping
  • US to tap US$60 billion war chest to beat out Huawei 5G in LDCs
  • France vows retaliation over US tariffs against its digital tax
  • China Shipbuilding bags US$4.2 billion contracts at Marintec China
  • Ex-Maersk men of Sea Intelligence blast other lines' C02 calculators
  • Sinotrans aims to deliver secure, speedy, cost-saving transport
  • Ahead of the game, Vanguard Logistics close to Belt and Road action
  • United joins AA, JetBlue in snubbing Boeing and buying Airbus
  • Call for same work, rests for cargo pilots as for passenger jet pilots
  • Lufthansa Cargo, ANA Cargo to bolster joint venture by digitisation

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • European shippers reject extension of BER without changes
  • FMT & IRClass sign MoU for strategic cooperation in latest generation bulk carrier designs
  • ITCO donates tank container to Shanghai Maritime University
  • Low-sulphur reference bunker index tracker published
  • India's apparel exports to EU face duty disadvantage, says Union Textiles Minister
  • MMTC places fresh order for 4,000 t of onions from Turkey
  • Karnataka's agri exporters urged to use New Mangalore Port
  • Mongla & Chattogram in Bangladesh are Ports of Call under Coastal Shipping Agreement between the two countries
  • Mumbai Port achieves record single day discharge of steel
  • Allcargo Logistics forays into express logistics with acquisition of Gati
  • Logistics & warehousing sector attracting noteworthy investment
  • Corporate Affairs Ministry launches Independent Director's Databank
  • Disappointment at repo rate status quo
  • Globalisation holding up despite pressure, shows index

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The call of the east
  • China-Laos railway rail-welding yard inaugurated
  • Free transport brings relief
  • Noerpel starts express service
  • Geodis names EVP group legal & insurance
  • Hefty customer for APM Terminals in Costa Rica
  • ECS Group: full speed ahead
  • Capacity of the South Africa - Swaziland line to be doubled
  • EVC launches real estate project in Madrid
  • ACI Latin America and Caribbean elects director general
  • Cargolux Cargo iQ re-certified
  • Hamburg has high expectations about Singapore-EU FTA
  • Australian trucker expands fleet
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • New logistics facility for bathroom solutions
  • Closing a port can cost a fortune
  • New CSR director for Getlink
  • BelugaXL receives Type Certification

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Air cargo carrier chiefs unite in demand for common standards across the EU
  • Ocean carriers' online carbon calculators are 'useless', says report
  • 'Explosive' revenue growth drives up H1 profits at Clipper Logistics
  • Ambitious plans to turn struggling Brescia Airport into a profitable cargo hub
  • Boom in manufacturing and e-commerce boosts Vietnam warehousing
  • DB Schenker on what's ahead for air freight in 2020

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • New Orleans grapples with continuing Algiers ferry issues
    New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Commissioners have issued an update on the ongoing work by the RTA to restore ferry service for Algiers residents,
  • TTB program will focus on lessons learned and industry issues
    The conference program for Marine Log's upcoming TTB (Tugs, Towboats, Barges) event is developing rapidly. Being held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza in Mobile, Ala., March 24 & 25, TTB will
  • Design for 25,000 TEU LNG-fueled box ship gains DnV GL AiP
    Thought containerships couldn't get any bigger? Seems they can. China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has plans for a 25,000 TEU box ship that would be the world's largest yet. It would also be LNG-fueled.

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • 'Winning': the most overrated word in a trade war
    The current trade figures suggest that Donald Trump may be losing the upper hand in the US-China trade conflict
  • Norden to test biofuel bunkers
    The Danish shipowner Norden want to pilot a plant material-to-liquid fuels technology
  • World boxship fleet update: Scrubbing out capacity
    Idle fleet hits new highs as ships return to yards for scrubbers, but supply still outweighs demand
  • Premium rises not linked to IMO 2020, says North Club
    Most P&I Clubs have raised premiums recently but these are not driven by the risks associated with IMO 2020, Mr...
  • Teck Resources eyes boost in coal exports following rail deal
    Improvements now under way at Neptune Terminals are expected to increase the capacity of the facility by nearly 50% to 18.5m metric...
  • Viewpoint: Logistics log-jam
    At a time of heightened environmental consciousness, big diesel-engined ships and truck fleets have become perceived as a public enemy...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition | Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase' | ISU...
  • CSSC unveils LNG-powered 25,000 teu ship project
    Newly unveiled design comes despite scepticism about whether the size of the current largest boxship of 23,000 teu class should...
  • Top 10 in marine insurance 2019
    As part of our 2019 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best global...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • White to step down as executive director at Port of Baltimore
  • Strong shippers tie transportation, procurement
  • Maersk expands Indian tech startup accelerator program
  • Australian shippers cautious on carrier exemption review
  • Special report: No two days the same in breakbulk chartering

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Carnival takes delivery of delayed Costa Smeralda
    Carnival Corp has taken delivery of Costa Smeralda, the cruise giant's second LNG-powered cruiseship, for its Costa Cruises brand after two months of delays. The 180,000-gt vessel was set to start a Mediterranean cruise programme in October but that got postponed in mid-September to 30 November due to building delays at Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard. Departure from Savona, Italy, was put off a
  • Glencore under investigation for bribery
    Glencore, the world's largest commodities trader and a major charterer, is being investigated by UK authorities for alleged bribery. Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding The Swiss giant confirmed the probe Thursday but declined to say anything further. "Glencore has been notified today that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into suspicions of bribery in th
  • Piraeus Bank ordered to pay extra $5m in Brillante Virtuoso case
    Additional award means the bank must pay out a total of $16.4m in costs for losing the Brillante Virtuoso case
  • Cyprus to use converted Shell G-class for long-planned FSRU
    Infrastructure provider will use a 17-year-old LNG carrier for long-planned project which is targeting a 2022 start-up
  • Advantage Tankers moves into VLCC segment
    Turkish-controlled shipowner buys two 10-year-old ships from China VLCC
  • Titan LNG upscales with plan for new 8,000-cbm bunker barge
    Dutch bunkering outfit thinks big with third newbuilding and takes inspiration from Greek mythology
  • Cosco tanker arm receives approval for private placement
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation will use cash proceeds to fund 16-tanker newbuilding programme
  • Svitzer criticised over safety after chief engineer falls to his death
    UK accident report says Maersk company failed to evaluate risks before seafarer tried to board tug
  • India starts talks to free crew taken from Navios VLCC
    Navy also says anti-piracy patrols will need to be stepped up after latest West African pirate attack
  • IMO 2020 switchover is fuelling uncertainty
    Bunkering's new order is nearly upon us but it could be years before any index can become a pricing benchmark for lower-sulphur fuels
  • Zeaborn and the Zech effect
    How did a low-key multimillionaire industrialist become one of the biggest shipowners in Germany? TW+ talks to his right-hand shipping man
  • Kitack Lim re-elected as IMO secretary-general
    The newly elected IMO council will today pick its chair and vice-chair for 2020-21
  • Kleven Verft poised to deliver second hybrid cruiseship early
    Cruises scheduled to start in January
  • Norden joins race to develop lignin as ship fuel
    Danish owner teaming with Kvasir Technologies to develop bunkers from plant material
  • SBM Offshore orders two more FPSO hulls in China
    Dutch owner says units will be its fourth and fifth under Fast4Ward programme
  • APFC orders ferry quartet at Zhuhai Jianglong
    Philippines owner inks deal for catamarans at Zhuhai Jianglong
  • Eight stowaways taken from cargoship in Ireland
    Albanian men made themselves known to crew en route to Waterford
  • Hoegh Autoliners cuts workforce at Oslo headquarters
    Company cuts headcount by 40 amid hunt for operational efficiency gains in a tough car-carrier market
  • Saudi Arabia makes its first break in LNG shipping segment
    State-run Saudi Aramco and shipping arm Bahri move early in hunt for raft of vessels required from 2025
  • North P&I Club expects claims pain for pooled members
    International Group pool claims set to sky rocket as Golden Ray bill grows in excess of $100m
  • Iran's IRISL starting new service to get exports to Europe
    Bulker unit Sapid Shipping to use MPPs for Black Sea and east Mediterranean routes
  • Evergreen Marine ship sold for green scrapping in India is beached in Bangladesh
    Not all ships sold to cash buyers for scrapping under the Hong Kong Convention are going to green facilities
  • Crew rescued from listing cargoship off Greece
    Video shows New Leo rolling alarmingly in heavy seas
  • Bahri Chemicals set to join Maersk Tankers and Cargill MR pool
    Entrance of Saudi giant boosts pool to over 65 ships from 13 separate shipowners
  • Island Navigation taps STX Offshore for MR tankers
    Newbuildings are part of the company's fleet-renewal and expansion programme
  • Asian shipowners target global recycling rules by 2022
    China and Bangladesh lead the race to ratify recycling convention and trigger its enforcement worldwide
  • Clarkson-Platou's Stockton takes the helm at wet FFABA
    New chairman looks to target the US market which has been the sector's fastest growing area
  • New CNC service to link ports in Taiwan and Japan
    CNC, the intra-Asia shortsea brand of APL, has announced plans for an expansion of its North East Asia - South East Asia service. CNC takes over APL short-sea services The Taiwanese-based shipowner said the new service will link ports in its home country with those of Japan. "With the service, CNC will expand its extensive port coverage in Japan to Yokkaichi at the center of the Japanese archip
  • LNG shipping warned of strong headwinds in 2021 and 2022
    A heavy schedule of newbuilding deliveries and IMO 2020 may pose challenges to some shipowners

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Debt, losses sink indigenous-owned Canadian carrier featured on 'Ice Road Truckers'
    Tli Cho Landtran Transport and affiliates will be closed and possibly sold after losing C$18 million in the past year and facing mounting debt reaching...
  • Confidence level low on U.S. enforcement of IMO 2020
    Billions of dollars in fuel costs at stake for containership owners.
  • New data confirms persistent decline in airfreight business
    Peak season is more like a mini-peak this year for air cargo.
  • Survey: trade-war fallout for supply chain still in early innings
    After all the trade turmoil, many legacy supply chains may still be in "wait-and-see" mode.
  • NFI, Penske reach electric-driving milestones with Freightliner test trucks
    The hype surrounding zero-emission electric trucks is evolving into real-world results for two major freight haulers. Both Penske Logistics and NFI Industries have crossed 10,000...
  • Postmates lays off employees, shutters Mexico City operations
    Postmates, the food-delivery startup, has closed its Mexico City operations and laid off dozens of employees, citing a lack of growth and a desire to...
  • Truckload stocks upgraded as fundamentals 'bottom'
    Truckload stocks get an upgrade at Goldman Sachs. Analyst cites "bottoming" fundamentals and the likelihood that the trucking downturn is nearing the midway point as...
  • COAC recommends moving CBP's electronic export manifest forward
    While Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment has automated much of the cross-border trade process, the U.S. export manifest process remains paper intensive and...
  • Shelley Simpson on the efficiency of J.B. Hunt's 360box
    FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson.
  • United Airlines changes CEO in planned transition
    Four years ago, United Airlines was a mess and customers were not happy. Under CEO Oscar Munoz, UAL is flying high again.
  • Cybersecurity rises to surface of maritime industry concerns
    HudsonAnalytix CEO recommends risk assessments and alleviation to protect ports, terminals and shipping lines from cyberattacks.
  • Carriers clawing back: power shifts towards the carriers for a second consecutive week
    Increased rates and signs of capacity slowly leaving the market continues the power shift towards carriers.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/5
    Wednesday's Trucking Freight Futures forward curves point toward a choppy yet weaker market in 2020.
  • Commentary: In US vs. the world, trade flow tells the real truth
    CNBC trade expert and author Lori Ann LaRocco says if trade talks were really progressing, U.S. exports to China would be ticking up, not down.
  • Christmas tree shortage driving prices higher
    A limited supply of Christmas trees in Oregon, the country's No. 1 producer, continues to drive up wholesale and retail costs.
  • Commentary: Can technology alleviate ecommerce injuries?
    Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age...
  • Heavy mountain snow slamming western U.S. through weekend
    Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.
  • ELD holdouts shouldn't expect mercy after looming compliance deadline
    There will not be a soft enforcement or grace period for noncompliant carriers.
  • Commentary: Missed signs of freight rail slowdown?
    Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?
  • Freight recession unlikely, says freight rail group executive
    U.S. rail volumes are down, but don't call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.
  • US solar cell tariffs darken 62,000 American jobs
    A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. 43-57% above the...
  • Convoy closes out year of 'multiple breakthroughs'
    Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies.
  • Leveraging robots-as-a-service in a competitive warehousing environment
    Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.
  • Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia threatens to flood oil market if OPEC members don't cap production
    Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.
  • TAPA pushes for collaboration with EU on its safe truck parking standard development
    Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for collaboration with its existing truck parking...
  • UPS truck drivers in UK threaten strike at big retailer's DC
    Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period.
  • Swiss WorldCargo opens Cancun export facility
    Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 5, 2019
  • Total to supply LNG for bunkering in Marseille
    Total and French shipping company CMA CGM have signed a 10-year agreement for the supply of around 270,000 mt/year of LNG, according to a statement from the French oil major.
  • Nigeria's low-sulfur Egina crude sees IMO 2020 boost
    Nigeria's Egina crude has seen values rise as its low-sulfur qualities make it attractive to refiners ahead of the International Maritime Organization's stricter 0.5% sulfur cap on marine fuel coming into force from January 1, sources said.
  • 0.5% marine fuel barges see biggest rise since Saudi oil attacks
    The barge market for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe saw its largest day-on-day rise Wednesday since the mid-September attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure, as market participants geared up for the approaching IMO 2020 mandate.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Novorossiisk
    Bunkering operations have restarted at the Port of Novorossiisk after a storm, sources said.
  • ICE Brent settles higher as OPEC+ considers output cuts
    ICE Brent crude futures settled higher Thursday as traders awaited details on a proposal that OPEC and its allies cut an additional 500,000 b/d of crude production.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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