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October 8, 2019

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US shippers file lawsuits against big rail alleging price-fixing Eurogate, Contship Italia sign up to develop Damietta terminal Cosco parent exits London-based marine insurers due to sanctions ABB to power autonomous vehicles at Singapore's new Tuas port Survitec increases its lifeboat capacity for Shell UK by 22pc Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain software to improve schedule reliability Federal Maritime Commission splits World Shipping Council exemption North American rail freight volume down 4.8pc in September America's big private LTL trucker moves billing to DDC Intelligence Airbus, EU warn of dire consequences if US imposes WTO tariffs MASkargo starts halal service targeting Shariah-compliant market China's Sinoair uses Freightos WebCargo for booking online

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OCTOBER 6, 2019
FIATA updates model rules on freight forwarding services Maersk empowers small & medium enterprises in Odisha with new trade opportunities & simplified cargo movement NYK celebrates 134th anniversary in challenging environment Online technology platforms seen improving vessel utilisation levels & reducing freight rate volatility India records double-digit increase in income from tea exports till Aug. Limited trade deal with India could be signed quickly: US Commerce Secretary Shrimp farmers join Walmart's blockchain pilot for exports to US Mansukh Mandaviya attends 3rd Annual Award Function & inaugurates seminar on Furniture Park at DPT Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces track & trace containers Transporters' stir at JNPT called off Work of solid waste processing facility at JN Port awarded under Swachhta Pakhwada G2B MoUs signed between India & Bangladesh Govt determined to bring economic growth to 7-8 pc, says Minister Repo rate cut welcomed

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Switzerland: 95% of the cargo will stay on the rails American Airlines Cargo transports a true cosmopolitan Drewry forecasts further drop in global container volumes First cargo handler receives Iata CEIV Fresh certification Ghent: Twelve new rail hinterland destinations launched Tex Americas Center inks deal with bulk transfer facility Robert Van de Weg joins ECS Group as CCO Northern Sea Route traffic perks up - in LNG Italian forwarder offers new groupage services GBP 1 million investment in infrastructure Renault Trucks (Switzerland) strengthens key accounts Etihad Cargo introduces winter network K Line goes for artificial intelligence Improving traffic flow between Mombasa and Nairobi DP DHL Group plans to expand its packstation network "Curiosity of the Day" New general managers in Belgium, Sweden and Denmark Component support for China Cargo Airlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Grim outlook for carriers: Drewry cuts box shipping growth forecast again FTA: Brexit won't help shortage of logistics workers and truck drivers Another trade route for Bangladesh with new Biman flights to Manchester Malaysia must seek new markets as global tensions impact trade DSV Panalpina targets further M&A activity in the road sector How strong is the digital traction in container shipping? Nassim Aouana to head Bansard aeronautical launch Supply chain radar: Asian private equity house MBK prepares to sell Apex Logistics Supply chain radar: CH Robinson & DP-DHL - structural issues, morphed into fancy headlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Laborde Marine adds two crewboats to managed fleet New Orleans based Laborde Marine Management, LLC has assumed the management of two crewboats owned by Boat Services of Galveston, LLC, effective October 1. With the addition of the 150 ft Ms, Autonomous shipping alliance appoints a new Chairman One Sea, an industry alliance that aims to lead the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025, has appointed Riku-Pekka Hägg as Chairman of its Management Board. H'gg will oversee VIDEO: Fireboat for Kuwait is packed with innovations A FireStorm 50' fireboat delivered by Kingston, Ontario, headquartered MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM) to the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate incorporates the very latest in technology available for fire fighting and search and Louis-Dreyfus welcomes moves towards ship speed reduction When IMO's working group on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships meets in London next week, proposals before it will include measures to either put limits on ship speed or, as Mavericks purchases seven Ingram Barge harbor boats Mavericks Towboat Solutions has purchased seven harbor boats from Ingram Barge Company in the St. Louis harbor. Mavericks is a joint venture between Inland Marine Service (IMS) and James Marine and this

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Tanker rates run continues as earnings climb 10% Average time charter equivalent earnings for the fleet of some 779 very large crude carriers have tripled since the September... Navigare launches $300m maritime fund Navigare ties up with Danish pension funds for the second time after its first effort yielded $1bn in charter contracts Nakilat takes control of four LNG carriers Qatari LNG outfit Nakilat has acquired full ownership of four Q-Flex liquefied natural gas carriers from joint-venture partner International Seaways... Intercargo says uncertainty dominates sulphur cap outlook Fears are growing that the blanket application of the 2020 sulphur rules is too draconian and clumsy a measure for... UK supply chain faces $18.5bn annual costs rise from hard Brexit Latest assessment finds there will be one-off costs to businesses that currently trade only with the EU who will need... Gothenburg issues Brexit customs warning No need to panic, says port authority chief, as Gothenburg insists that customs clearances will have to be obtained before... Rotterdam introduces track and trace app for containers Drawing on status information from vessels and inland and deepsea terminals, Boxinsider can track containers and determine expected and actual... Tanker rates soar as two-tier market evolves over sanctions exposure fears Suezmax rates are averaging the highest in more than four years, while very large crude carriers are attracting record sums... Globe promotes Dymond to head of marine Globe Underwriting, the UK-based managing general agent, has promoted David Dymond to head of marine and transport following the retirement... Digital service providers begin to gain traction The digital transformation of the container shipping sector is gaining pace Willis Re appoints Don Harrell as chief operating officer Harrell joins from Aspen Insurance, where he was head of international insurance and active underwriter of its Lloyd's Syndicate 4711 Keppel and Sembcorp settle with Sete Brasil over rigs Keppel O&M and Sembmarine now stand to move on from a protracted overhang clouding their orderbooks since Sete Brasil turned... VLCC earnings hit $100,000 as sanctions bite With heightened geopolitical risk and improved market sentiments, brokers expect the market to remain strong throughout the winter and into... Containers throughput growth forecast cut by Drewry Growth forecast eases back to just 2.6% as sector faces increasing threats Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships Idan Ofer's speculative order of 15,000 teu LNG dual fuel ships was significantly bigger than initially thought. In addition to... First Gen plans FSRU lease for LNG An FSRU lease starting from early next year may help mitigate gas supply risk as the Malampaya field nears the... Exxon to finalise LNG investment in Mozambique ExxonMobil's Rovuma LNG is even larger than the Mozambique LNG project that Total SA now leads, after last month acquiring Anadarko Petroleum... Eastern Pacific commits to dual-fuel push with hires The announcement follows the launch of the group's MaritimeTech Accelerator programme Eagle LNG gets US approval to export LNG Eagle LNG, a small-scale liquefied natural gas developer, aims to export LNG and supply the commodity to the marine fuel market... Daily Briefing Free to read: Thailand eyes LNG bunker possibilities \| Golden Week holidays cast shadow over capesize chartering \| The Lloyd's List...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
STB urges cooperation on rail demurrage issues New gates help slash Mobile port turn times JNPT truckers end two-day protest, but backlogs persist Customs investigating hardwood plywood allegedly transshipped via Cambodia Transplace aims to inject speed, transparency into freight payment Portrix tie-up advances Xeneta's forwarding software integration

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
IMO 2020: 'positive hurricane' or cold shower? Shipowning pundits debate emissions-deadline effect as first TradeWinds International Shipping Forum in Bermuda gets underway. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Qatari gas carrier Nakilat has bought out partner International Seaways' 49.9% stake in an LNG joint venture for $123m in cash. The joint venture owns four 216,200-cbm Q-Flex LNG carriers: Al Hamla, Al Gharrafa (both built 2008), Al Gattara and Tembek (both built 2007). The vessels' combined book value was $116m as of 30 June, according to International Seaways' (INSW) second-quarter results thi St Lawrence Seaway traffic unimpeded by bulker grounding Vessel traffic in the St Lawrence Seaway is moving freely despite a Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) bulk carrier running aground Sunday night while underway to Quebec City. The 35,400-dwt Rt Hon Paul J Martin grounded about 1.2 miles from Cardinal, Ontario, while carrying iron ore, the Canadian owner said. "Traffic is moving," St Lawrence Seaway Development Corp spokesman Christopher Guimond told T Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collapsed Greek operator Documents claim Donald McTaggart had been seeking shipowner role outside of Medmar structure Chandris scores premium for scrubber-fitted suezmax Total takes the 158,000-dwt Serenea on charter for two years Shipping should focus on what is possible in march to decarbonise The zero-carbon goal is still a dream, but exploring realistic technology might drive real cuts in emissions Drewry downgrades boxship outlook as 'mood music' changes Analyst more pessimistic on demand growth over the next five years Eagle Bulk secures extra $34.3m loan for scrubbers on new ultramaxes Eagle Bulk has upsized an existing loan by $34.3m, part of which will be used to fund scrubber installations on three recently acquired bulk carriers. Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing The extra financing has been added to an existing five-year senior secured term loan provided by a syndicate of six lenders to Eagle Bulk Ultraco, a shipowning subsidiary of the Nasda Louis Dreyfus: 'inconceivable' IMO will not act on slow-steaming French shipping company says measures absolutely necessary to reduce environmental footprint EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly Scrubber issue remains at the forefront, setting agenda at Maritime Cyprus conference IMO chief admits to concerns over fuel availability come January Availability of low-sulphur bunkers may not be guaranteed on some trade routes, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Monday. "There might be some challenges" for shipping companies active in the north-to-south trades, IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said at the opening of the Maritime Cyprus conference in Limassol, less than three months after the sulphur cap is bein Victory for war risk underwriters in $77m 'scuttling' trial High Court judge says fire that claimed loss of suezmax Brillante Virtuso was deliberately caused Hyundai group yards continue to rake in the MR orders Shipowners are opting for low-sulphur fuel oil SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push UK shipbroker recruits Maersk Broker's Dubai chief for new chartering drive CJC adds legal quartet in London Boutique shipping law firm expanding with new hires in transactions and finance Handysize tanker becomes Inglessis outfit's first buy New Greek owner Alberta Shipmanagement makes its maiden acquisition after separation from Samos Steamship Paschalis Diamantides adds LR1 but avoids treading on dad's toes Velos Tankers' fledgling fleet expands further while steering clear of markets where father Diamantis is active Robert Maersk Uggla creates new maritime fund with Danish pension investors The new fund hopes to capitalise on the "attractive" pricing it sees for new and secondhand vessels at present. Trafigura clinches upsized $1.5bn finance deal Trader and shipowner seals over-subscribed funding with 27 banks ADM fails to overturn tribunal award in Oldendorff charter row Charterer was wrong to cancel bulker agreement because notice of readiness was within agreed time frame India may have to divide to conquer SCI sale Diversity of fleet may hinder disposal of state stake in shipowner 'Water increasing': last messages from lost Bourbon ship revealed Croatian media publish transcripts of satellite communications sent by missing Bourbon Rhode master. Eastern Pacific hires Seaspan, BP and Teekay trio for dual-fuel push New innovation officer, technical director and gas fleet manager hired in Singapore Choice Shipping offers tanker for scrap sale Seychelles company puts veteran vessel on auction block. Kyoei Tanker signs up for VLCC newbuilding Japanese shipowner's large tanker newbuildings are locked into long-term charters Shipping far from ready for IMO 2020, says Intercargo Tramp operators in particular are still reeling with uncertainty, says dry bulk shipping association

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Port Report: break bulk markets squeezed by ports and alternative competitors Break bulk is a shrinking market. Pure-play break bulk operators are being squeezed as governments and seaport operators boost local infrastructure. Meanwhile non pure play... Manufacturing index signals slower freight market this winter A popular Southwest pilots sue Boeing over 737 MAX grounding The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association on Monday sued The Boeing Co., [NYSE: BA]claiming the manufacturer engaged in fraud and that the grounding of the 737... Stevens Tanker Division closes and eliminates 586 jobs across Texas Dallas-based Stevens Tanker Division has notified the state of Texas it will cease operations by October 15. The closure will permanently affect 586 jobs across... U.S. freight railroads file lawsuit against rail workers' union over train crew size The railroads say the union refuses to negotiate on train crew size as both sides prepare for a new collective bargaining agreement. Independent truckers speak out on National Mall "10-4 DC" rallies against regulations they say will run them off the road. Typhoon Hagibis could slam Japan late this week "The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours." Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan. Nuveen Real Estate buys $3 billion U.S. industrial portfolio from Blackstone Nuveen Real Estate acquires 100-property US logistics portfolio from Blackstone Manitoulin buys another U.S. freight-forwarder Canadian transportation and logistics firm acquires Miami-based Demark Global Logistics, increasing its reach on the East Coast of the United States. ATA prepares to fight outsized legal awards against truckers The American Trucking Associations is gearing up to fight against multimillion-dollar legal awards against truckers and their employers who are not at fault but blamed... Surface Transportation Board issues decisions on demurrage and accessorial charges The proposed actions address major rail shipper complaints voiced to the Board earlier this year. Intermodal freight continues shift to East Coast, benefiting trucking Trucks are competitively priced on East Coast lanes and offer better service than the railroads. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/7 Volatile start to Freight Futures last week ends quietly; Regional trends emerge. Today's pickup: Fool on for the final mile; IMO 2020's long reach The Motley Fool discovers last-mile logistics. IMO 2020 will impact logistics warehousing footprint, JLL says Commentary: U.S. ports and the trade war At the center of the Trade War between the U.S. and China are the American ocean ports. Supertanker rates stratospheric as market 'goes bonkers' VLCC rates are now at or near $100,000 per day, courtesy of U.S. sanctions targeting China's COSCO. Giving voice to women in trucking Women In Trucking ambassador Kellylynn McLaughlin drives to impact change for everyone in the industry. Snowstorm returning soon to northern Rockies, Plains (forecast video) Heavy snow, wind and delays in parts of the Rockies and Dakotas this week as another early season storm develops. Kombucha and coding: NEXT searches for top-notch talent during high growth period NEXT has all the hallmarks of a modern start-up - conference rooms named after superheroes, kombucha on tap and a couple of friendly office dogs. Blockchain unifying public transport payments across Madrid, Spain Spanish capital Madrid is working on a blockchain-powered transport application that unifies all mobility systems across the city and provides high levels of data security... RiverOak seeks to develop UK cargo airport Private equity firm plans to revitalize Manston Airport. Fleet Complete CSO dives into Truck-as-a-Service Kar believes a driver's relationship with an OEM will no longer end after the sale of a truck. That relationship will continue over the lifespan... Survey says driver shortage, driver compensation top trucking industry concerns Motor carriers and commercial drivers agree on just four of the Top 10 challenges facing the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's... Hundreds of driving licenses cancelled as drunken e-scooter riders cause chaos at beer festival Oktoberfest Reckless e-scooter riders were penalized by the German police for drunk driving in Munich as they left the world's largest beer festival Oktoberfest. Comdata debuts OneLook dashboard for improved fuel management spend Comdata has released a new dashboard that will help fleet managers quickly identify and manage fuel spend. Swissport launches self-service air cargo service Swissport has launched a global initiative to speed up air cargo handling processes at its cargo warehouses by introducing newly developed self-service via kiosks. Swissport's... Tomato importers worry new rules at Mexican border to cause delays and higher prices Tomatoes imported from Mexico could face a supply chain squeeze caused by new regulations finalized in September between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
FUTURES 5: Early rally fizzles as NYMEX WTI settles 6 cents lower Crude futures failed to sustain an early rally Monday, with prompt NYMEX November WTI settling 6 cents lower at $52.75/b ahead of the release of data showing what looks to be another build in US crude stocks. Japan 380 CST bunker premium hits 11-year high amid tight regional supply "The demand for HSFO has been really good and I have been receiving many spot inquiries originating from South Korea and Hong Kong as well," a trader said. Asian middle distillates maintain strength amid uncertain outlook "Everyone seems to be grabbing cargoes as and when they can," a trader said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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