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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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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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