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November 8, 2019

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CMA CGM levies US$200/ton low sulphur surcharge from December Shippers, carriers dispute demurrage at Federal Maritime Commission NYK back in black after posting first half profit of US$146.7 million 'K' Line back in black with a US$101 million profit, but sales fall 11pc Freeing goods from tariffs would revitalise transpacific box trade India Register of Shipping opens new office in the Netherlands Concor plans to lease less land from Indian Railways' cargo terminals Debate over scrubber usage to clean marine fuel emissions continues Two people arrested in Vietnam over deaths of 39 people in lorry in UK Hong Kong unrest continues to hurt demand, says Singapore Airlines SF Express and Flexport team up to offer one-stop-shop for air freight Reputational risk drives cargo firms into export compliance with rules CAAS to implement registration of drones in Singapore from January

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Antwerp & Zeebrugge ports considering phased merger Indian ports offer discounts for handling of cargo pertaining to Shahid Beheshti Port, Chabahar Ports in Odisha lower warning signal as Cyclone Bulbul likely to skip state Umm Qasr port remains closed Vigilance Awareness Week 2019 observed at Mumbai Port Trust Agriculture Ministry relaxes fumigation condition for imported onion DIN system of CBIC to come into force today India may rejoin RCEP if demands met, says Minister Khadi export seen getting a boost post unique HS code Trade war leaves both US & China worse off, finds study

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More power on the Pacific New intermodal terminal opened in Canada Tanger Med II welcomes new investor Unipart wins Kimberly-Clark extension Estonian carrier starts single-person operations Rail Forum Europe picks new president and vice-president Airbus to build freight-friendly aircraft in China Fedex launches new services in Oman All-electric truck goes into serial production in 2021 Zeaborn tankers are born Private airport operator calls it a day Switzerland promotes cross-border rail traffic Flexport expands to Vietnam Lufthansa Cargo: more B777F and back to Miami Stephan Opel joins Cargonetwork's advisory board New CEO for Globaltruck LNG shore-to-ship available on the Rhine "Curiosity of the Day"

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Unifeeder vessel to trial synthetic natural gas as a 'climate-neutral' fuel for box ships Lufthansa Cargo to upgrade freighter fleet with 777s and lose its MD11s Cargo screening forwarders will need to sniff out more dogs by 2021 Visibility and agility will become more important to supply chains than speed Bullish Seaspan reports highest vessel utilisation rate for eight years Amazon's rising air shipments fly in the face of its climate commitment Jon Bunting appointed interim CEO as Connect Group conducts strategic review of haulier Supply chain radar: ATSG up, Atlas down - love is in the air & I am loving it

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Singapore smart tug project takes a big step forward Wärtsilä and Singapore harbor and terminal towage operator PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd. report a breakthrough in the IntelliTug project. The project is the first launched by the W'rtsil' Acceleration Center in Singapore Inland port managers gain IAMPE certification The International Association of Maritime and Port Professionals (IAMPE) reports that 14 inland port managers have received their professional industry certifications at a management seminar hosted by America's Central Port in Granite Maersk to pilot containerized onboard battery system A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed in a trial on the containership Maersk Cape Town in December 2019 to improve vessel performance and reliability while reducing CO2 emissions. First box ship converted to burn LNG will now trial SNG The first containership to be converted to operate on LNG is to notch up another green first, operating on liquefied SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas) produced from renewable electrical energy as drop-in fuel. Canaveral Fire Rescue orders advanced Metal Shark fireboat Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark has been significantly expanding its presence in the fireboat market with a wide range of fireboats currently in production for multiple customers. A notable recent order

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
SPONSORED Leave for FRW +++ Innovation is key to delivering superior customer service Introducing live chat technology has paid off for ONE, whose customers readily embraced the platform. A year into the implementation... MR tankers expect a winter transatlantic boost Renewed focus on transatlantic trading follows the June closure of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery, the region's largest, while strike... IMO faces push to consider life cycle emissions of zero-carbon fuels Norway, South Korea and the UK are urging the International Maritime Organization to assess life cycle emissions but recognise the... Shipping's low-emission drive should follow the auto lead Although there is no silver bullet to target a greener future, greater input from all stakeholders is a must, says... 2020 Bulkers expects acceleration in earnings after first profit The company says it will be disciplined in its investment strategy and currently has no plans to add further newbuildings Singapore launches upgraded MFM bunker standard SS 648 also includes new requirements for multi-meter installations, which will cater for the delivery of different grades of bunker... From the News Desk: The view from Shanghai Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week comes to you from Shanghai, where President Xi Jinping... UK Club announces 7.5% premium increase 'Since premium rates declined further at the last renewal, the combined ratio reported this year may be higher than the... Eagle Bulk aims to benefit from scrubbers as it sinks into loss The company, which should have 35 operational scrubbers by the end of the year, said it has hedged 10% of... Finnlines focuses on green growth as profits rise Grimaldi Group company reports increased profits on the back of small rise in revenues PSA Marine tests autonomous tug The IntelliTug project is a collaboration between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, PSA Marine and Wärtsilä to develop... Lack of finance demand leads to more leasing orders Bill Guo tells Lloyd's List that operating leases, which gives lessors more of shipowning role, will not become the mainstream Freight forwarding faces worst year in a decade After a 'torrid start' to 2019, freight forwarding is set for its worst year in a decade as the global... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Trade, Trump bashing and the unstoppable rise of Chinese leasing The Lloyd's List Podcast is in Shanghai this week where President Xi Jinping has been leading the discussions around trade... Viewpoint: Learning from the past What shines out of this account of the last chapter of deepwater sailing ships is the fortitude of that generation... Daily Briefing Free to read: Tanker owners delay scrubber retrofits to cash in on rate rises \| Shipping's future relies on industry... Cleaves takes gloomy outlook on dry bulk The analyst has reduced the general rating for dry bulk to 'hold' from 'buy' Terntank orders first liquefied biogas-fuelled product tankers Terntank, which is one of the first owners to have LNG-fuelled product tankers built, seeks to solidify its green shipping... Genco sees a strengthening dry bulk market The dry bulk carrier owner has installed scrubbers on 12 of its 17 capesize vessels, representing a 71% completion rate Environmental campaigners block Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline delivery In September, activists in kayaks on the Columbia River harassed a barge carrying pipes for the project. Protest leaders say... Greek focus of oil spill investigation widens Some of the biggest Greek owners in the business say they are co-operating with the probe in Brazil in order...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
IMO 2020 to disrupt ocean freight invoicing JAXPORT expansion gets federal funding boost Blockchain paying off for DHL Forwarding-HP invoice processing Australian shippers in port fees fight after levies surge Cargo shift threatens Alameda Corridor with financial crisis: report

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Pangaea Logistics Solutions to offload two ships for $11m Pangaea Logistics Solutions plans to sell two older vessels for $11m in two separate transactions to undisclosed buyers. The Ed Coll-led bulker owner announced Thursday that it will sell 52,500-dwt supramax Bulk Juliana (built 2001) for $6.5m and 70,200-dwt panamax Bulk Patriot (built 1996) for $4.5m. Their sales will result in about $11m in cash flow yet lower the company's book value by $8.6m Matson maintains forecast, meets expectations Matson's third quarter came in as expected and sees no need to cut its forecast further. The Hawaiian boxship owner reported a $36.2m profit for the three months ended 30 September, a drop from the $41.6m in the same period in 2018, but good for $0.84 on a per share basis, a penny better than the Wall Street predictions. Matson 'thrives in chaos' of US-China trade uncertainty Matson cuts second Bulker chase lands Chinese company, Greek owner in US court Jiusan Group first arrested a bulker in South Africa over the dispute Norwegian Cruise Line beats estimates despite Dorian disruption Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings trumped analyst consensus figures, while absorbing the financial impact from Hurricane Dorian that wrecked the Bahamas two months ago. Passengers protest on NCL cruiseship The New York-listed cruise major posted $482m in adjusted profit versus $506m in adjusted earnings during the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.23, beating t Diana Shipping sells another ageing panamax bulk carrier Diana Shipping has sold its sixth panamax bulk carrier this year to date. The New York-listed shipowner has sold the China-built 73,700-dwt Clio (built 2005) to an undisclosed buyer for $7.4m before commissions. Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets? Simeon Palios' daughter next in line to lead Diana Shipping Athens-based Diana has sold five other panamaxes since this yea Tidewater sheds directors as activist-led reforms take hold Three directors have departed the offshore company, including its chairman Genco's regular dividend provides 'optionality' for shareholder returns Genco Shipping & Trading has put forth a regular quarterly dividend policy as a way to provide "options" for returning value to shareholders, according to chief executive John Wobensmith. Genco Shipping to issue its first dividend in several years The New York-listed company late Wednesday afternoon announced plans to provide a $0.175 payout to shareholders every quarter, starting with the pas Capesize slump pushes BDI below 1,500 for first time in four months Index sinks to lowest level since July amid thinning fixture lists and rising vessel availability. UK lowers security risk for ships in the Strait of Hormuz The Royal Navy will stop accompanying UK-flagged ships in the politically and economically sensitive waterway. Scorpio Tankers 'in the foothills of an inflection' STNG executives could barely contain their excitement at the cashflows they foresee in the months ahead. Investors punish Top Ships stock on new Maxim raise Greek owner drops 56% in first hour on second warrants-fueled equity raise in two months. Celebrity ship refloated after Galapagos grounding Passengers transferred to sistership after incident off Isabela Island Crew evacuated after tanker fire off Singapore Blaze extinguished on Sampo Unyu's Hoyu, MPA says Navios Acquisition confirms VLCC sale and wins term deals Greek owner banked $25.3m from offloading 2002-built ship to Vitol venture Seaspan eyes next phase of growth but profit falls US-listed boxship owner completes $1.5bn portfolio financing programme. International Seaways bullish on earnings after third-quarter loss narrows New York-listed tanker player has been shoring up its balance sheet and selling old tonnage French shipowners call for investment backing for carbon 'transformation' Group says speed limits should be implemented 'without delay' to tackle decarbonisation. Fully employed fleet helps GC Rieber stay profitable A six-month period of maximum fleet utilisation has helped GC Rieber Shipping stay profitable for a second consecutive quarter. GC Rieber staff lose appeal against sackings The Norway-based shipowner's fleet of subsea, ice/support and marine seismic vessels has been fully employed for the past two quarters. This has helped GC Rieber post a net profit of NOK 17.3m ($1.9m) for the third quarter, Gard reports $65m profit and will not make a general increase in 2020 Norwegian mutual insurer says members will not have to pay more premiums next year. BTIG targets LNG for boxship bunkers with new leasing vehicle Managing director Ole Slorer said $12bn to $14bn of capital has been raised for the next generation of ships Carsten Mortensen adds fourth tanker to Dee4 fund Dee4 Capital venture raids Japanese owner for $16.5m ship Teekay Offshore strikes leaseback deal plus $100m loan US-listed owner finances shuttle tanker newbuildings with series of new agreements Hafnia finally wins senior listing - but at what cost? Pundits say a good company with bright outlook may have fallen victim to siren song of unrealistic expectations Paved paradise an apt venue as shipping wrestles green agenda Carbon tax gains momentum amid climate-change challenge, although deep contradictions remain Societe Generale chases fraud cash from failed bunker firm IPP Bank says it has lost some $90m in an alleged bunkering scam as it hunts to recover assets Subsea 7 still in the black but warns 2019 will be 'low point' in profitability Subsea 7 expects its 2019 results to be muted compared to 2018, but revenue and profit should bounce back in 2020. Teekay settles two legal claims with combined $47m payout Owner says payments related to disputes over an FPSO and an FSO Costs of abduction and ransom pile pressure on insurers Pain for underwriters as ransom demands in Gulf of Guinea increase and the 'kidnap market' hots up Pirates in Gulf of Guinea switch from oil to kidnapping seafarers Crew members, once regarded as an impediment to cargo theft, are now seen as a new revenue stream Court extends takeover offer deadline for Bourbon Potential buyers have until 20 November to lodge bids for restructuring OSV giant Samskip chief shrugs off Brexit ahead of new UK service Despite volatile volumes Dutch line launches new service between the UK and Continent UK P&I Club seeks 7.5% increase in premium Insurer said rates are 'no longer sufficient' to cover claims 2020 Bulkers turns first profit and pays first dividend Tor Olav Troim-backed owner rewards investors after putting two vessels into operation in third quarter Breakwater and Hayfin tie knot in bid to fill gap left by the banks Breakwater founder Andreas Povlsen tells how a five-year partnership led to a marriage Wilh Wilhelmsen logs $17m loss due to Glovis stake Norwegian group saw change in valuation knock $37m off bottom line in third quarter Guyana denies sale of state shipowner GNSC Government says talks ongoing with number of interested parties Cleaves downgrades bulkers over rate softness and fleet supply Analyst sees weakness over next few months before resuming upward trajectory in 2020 Temasek bid for Keppel control to spark further consolidation Singapore's two largest shipyards face a likely merger following a similar trend in China and Korea Inui Global president fends off 'activist' shareholders Yasuyuki Inui retains role after largest stakeholder demands he is replaced Yasa Holding back in suezmaxes with Daehan Shipbuilding order Turkish owner exited the tanker segment in 2015, selling off a quartet of vessels Lithuania's KN aims to acquire Hoegh FSRU Independence State-backed energy company says it will look to secure funding for deal before April 2020 Moby ferry runs aground off Stockholm after power failure Vessel expected to return to service following safety inspection by Swedish authorities Analysts lower GasLog expectations despite positive outlook Two analysts have lowered expectations for GasLog after the company fell short of expectations on its third quarter earnings. The New York-listed gas carrier owner posted $25.5m in adjusted profit for the three months ending 30 September, good for $0.01 in adjusted earnings per share - much lower than the $0.07 consensus. GasLog profits fall as revenues rise in strengthening market GasLog also Eagle Bulk misses Wall Street consensus amid 'volatile' quarter Eagle Bulk Shipping landed on the red side of the ledger amid an unpredictable market, falling short of analysts' estimates. The Gary Vogel-led owner of supramaxes and ultramaxes posted a $4.56m deficit for the third quarter versus a $2.58m profit for the same period in 2018. Loss per share came in at $0.06, missing analysts' expectations by $0.04. Revenue gained $5.1m to $74.1m, but that was of

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Sinotrans delivers scary Halloween third quarter results... or does it? All may not necessarily be as it may first seem in the world of company earnings. Dry bulk, ocean container shipping and logistics company Sinotrans... Nippon Cargo Airlines joins cargo.one booking platform Airline is first Asian carrier to adopt platform GM sells shuttered Lordstown plant to Workhorse founder General Motors Co. confirmed the sale of its shuttered Lordstown Assembly complex in northeast Ohio to startup Lordstown Motors Corp., which plans to build a... Appeals court finds UPS liable for illegally transporting contraband cigarettes in New York A federal appeals court on Nov. 7 upheld a lower court's ruling that shipping giant United Parcel Service Inc. is liable for illegally shipping hundreds... Transfix CEO wants less waste, more competition in freight brokerage industry McElroy wants to see a more efficient brokerage industry. He believes competition is promoting that. Americold posts double-digit across-the-board gains in quarter Americold posts decent-to-mixed third-quarter results More efficient freighters to help Lufthansa after soft 3Q earnings Operating profit for Lufthansa Group dipped slightly in the third quarter from a year ago in the face of higher fuel costs and subpar performance... Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse delay: Bad move for truck safety? Splitting up enforcement deadlines for the rule could cost millions in benefits. Study: Americans' tab for tariffs $7.1 billion in September Between February 2018 and September 2019, U.S. consumers and businesses spent an additional $38 billion on products due to tariffs on Chinese goods, Tariffs Hurt... Field of pipe dreams? Report finds 65% of hemp growers don't have buyers for their crops. EKA launches cloud-based marketplace solution The company also announced a collaboration with telematics provider Transflo. Containership charterer Seaspan eager to grow its fleet Seaspan Corp. says there are attractive opportunities to increase the size of its fleet. New Jersey trucking owner slapped with two-year sentence for $2 million tax evasion scam Federal judge sentenced New Jersey trucking company owner to two years in prison for orchestrating an elaborate $2.3 million tax evasion scheme. Tough comps rear their ugly head again Third-quarter earnings reports and economic data swing in carriers' direction, but not enough to move the needle in this week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/7 Trucking Freight Futures pointing towards an uncertain to negative rate environment. Shipping earnings roundup: Here come the dividends With profits around the corner, listed shipping companies are reopening the dividend spigots. First snow of the season hitting interior Northeast (forecast video) First New England snowstorm of the season arriving "right on time." Local, regional freight impacts possible. ELD mandate's hard deadline is here and adoption rates are still a concern The hard deadline for the ELD mandate hits on December 16, and a significant portion of the fleets that run AOBRDs are looking to put... Tokyo to join Virgin Australia cargo network New service to begin in March 2020 US imports from China crash 25% as trade diversification accelerates A United Nations report concludes U.S. consumers and Chinese exporters are the primary losers in the trade war. Taiwan, Mexico, Europe and Vietnam are net... Today's Pickup: Waste mountains of EV batteries a possibility with current mediocre recycling systems Governments need to bolster electric vehicle battery recycling infrastructure; American worker productivity declined by 0.3% this quarter; Brazil plans to double oil output. Third-quarter net profit falls for Genesee & Wyoming Third-quarter revenue fell for the shortline operator. FreightWaves LIVE forecast: big chill in the Windy City Bitter cold snap coming to Chicago next week during the freight industry's hottest event. Bundle up! Rail recession in volume only Market expert Michael Baudendistel writes about whether there is a rail recession, or are railroads paring operations and employees to fatten their bottom lines. SmartDrive video insights: the path to being more than just a camera company This is another in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large John... Fees and duties analytics can help supply chains weather global tariff wars Enterprise supply chain solutions provider LLamasoft has introduced a new taxes and duties analytics service on its platform, which will help companies navigate the complex... Volvo rolls out electric "urban" trucks in Europe A year after announcing a range of e-trucks for the U.S. market, Volvo Trucks has started selling all-electric models in Europe. Economic slump weighs on October rail volumes U.S. rail volumes fell 8.1% amid trade uncertainty and "sluggish" growth abroad.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Norway's Havyard Group takes step towards hydrogen for bunkers Timeline for sea trials is not exact but company eyeing 2021. Opportunities for Chinese oil market in IMO 2020 switchover: ESAI Energy IMO 2020 presents various opportunities for the Chinese oil market, ESAI Energy said Thursday. Crude futures settle higher on US-China trade prospects Better prospects for a US-China trade deal add some bullish sentiment in crude markets. Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical starts commercial LSFO production "The first commercial cargo of LSFO has been shipped to Gaoqiao port in Shanghai for bonded bunkering ... " Tankers may begin switch to VLSFO bunkers in November: Ardmore Shipping During the call Tuesday, the company included an outlook on the switch from high sulfur bunker fuel. GCC Bunkers ceases offering IMO 380 in USGC ports ahead of IMO 2020: source GCC Bunkers is no longer offering IFO 380 in its US Gulf Coast markets as it switches exclusively to 0.5%S bunkers. Crude rebound stalls as US stocks build, China doubts Crude futures followed equities lower Wednesday on news that a meeting between the US and China on trade may be delayed.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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