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November 8, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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"

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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

American Shipperweb site
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.

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