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October 10, 2019

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Top Cosco vice president: Carrier costs are down, its up to logistics to cut expenses Samsung Heavy wins US$920m deal to build six 23,764 TEU box ships for Evergreen MSC Isabella, biggest ever box ship to call in the UK UK freight association urges members to prepare for a no-deal Brexit ClassNK warns against dragging out the installation of ballast water treatment systems Ports of Long Beach, LA unveil zero-emission big rigs YRC Freight and BNSF strengthen intermodal commerce Nippon Express to acquire 22pc stake in India's Future Supply Chain Solutions ICAO takes important step forward to reduce carbon emissions from aviation Ukraine Air Alliance's operating certificate is terminated after fatal crash Self-service check-in kiosks for air freight are introduced at Swissport's warehouses

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
IMO 2020 seen having significant impact on container shipping Low emission methanol-fuelled chemical tanker delivered Regulating propulsion power of ships suggested as method to curb emissions SCI Chennai employees amplify efforts during Swachhta Hi Seva programme Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify Technology seen as a must for efficiency & profitability in the shipping industry Coal shipments up at Major Ports SOP with Bangladesh on Chattogram & Mongla ports to reduce logistics cost & time for cargo movement to & from the North-East DGTR notifies to start probe on anti-dumping duty on steel after complaints

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Zurich, Cologne and Leipzig: Supplying Europe LNG train to be tested in Poland DB Schenker expands its logistics capacities Nova Systems wins award Confidence within the global shipping industry on the rise? France: First secure parking wins certificate FIS calls air cargo a "positive momentum" for Europe Drivers and IT staff drive prices up Simpson Spence Young opens office in Dubai Port de Sète runs further services by DFDS Albatros-Express travels to Rotterdam Lemon Queens and Kings freshen up (air) freight business Warehouse designed for e-commerce "Curiosity of the Day" Automotive managers for Street Scooter Yang Ming launches CVK service Alternatively fuelled trucks for sensitive areas Caribbean Airlines: Cargo service to Curaçao

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
LSPs could become the new 'heroes' of a changing apparel industry Maersk launches Egyptian feeder to help UK shippers while AE2 is suspended Volga-Dnepr Group seems set to meet more turbulence as new aircraft arrive New Incoterms will affect letters of credit and delivery locations Rising noodle sales revives debate on Chinese consumer spending Charlotte Bennett appointed Xpediator's first group people director Jane Simpson joins Dover Harbour Board Tech Q&A: Kontainers' Graham Parker expects huge cost savings as freight tech rolls on

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
NYC claims victory against billboard barge company Today, the New York City Law Department announced the settlement of a lawsuit against Ballyhoo Media. According to the City, the company had repeatedly violated local laws by displaying Times Square-style billboards CBO: Navy shipbuilding plan would average $31 billion a year The U.S. Navy and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seem to just count things differently. Inevitably, the CBO finds that the Navy lowballs the estimated costs of its shipbuilding plans. In Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui collaborate to cut shipping GHG emissions Moves to cut shipping's emissions of global greenhouse gases (GHGs) continue to gain powerful support. Today, Cargill, Maersk Tankers and Mitsui & Co said they have established a strategic collaboration to accelerate Bourbon: Banks make takeover offer A company owned by a group of French banks has made a takeover offer for Bourbon Corporation. As we reported earlier, the offshore services giant sought restructuring protection from the Marseilles Commercial MAN and Kongsberg ink MOU on common data infrastructure MAN Energy Solutions has signed an MOU with Kongsberg that will see it investigate the possibility of using Kongsberg Digital's data-infrastructure solution, Vessel Insight, to securely collect and transmit data using MAN

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
Hamburg looks to shore-based power to cut emissions The port will spend around $83.5m to power up berthed boxships with electricity from 2023 Malta opens ship registry office in Greece New office opens in the Maltese embassy in Athens No-deal Brexit threatens UK's maritime legal standing While the future relationship between the UK and European Union is still uncertain, leaving the EU without an agreement may... Cargill joins Maersk Tankers and Mitsui for decarbonisation project The three companies will collaborate to utilise existing technology and develop new decarbonisation devices as they push the climate change... Cosco Shipping woos forwarders as it clarifies end-to-end strategy Cosco Shipping thinks the idea that a few big fish can go about removing all the smaller players that currently... Boxship upsizing continues apace On the Asia-northern Europe trade, average capacity has increased to more than 16,000 teu and will likely rise to closer... Innocent passage under threat, says Ecsa chief 'We are seeing an increase in states using innocent ships and seafarers for political purpose. The European Union should be... Hong Kong's LNG terminal will have capability to supply bunker vessels Hong Kong's FSRU is set to begin operations in 2021 and time is running out if parties plan to start... Okeanis buys two suezmax newbuilds from Kyklades Okeanis will spend almost $130m to buy the two scrubber-fitted vessels from its chief executive's private company Registry calls for review of IMO's casualty investigation code Liberian registry's chief operating officer Alfonso Castillero says blame should not be aimed squarely at flags or owners for failing... Novatek considering Arctic LNG transhipments owing to US sanctions Novatek's Arctic LNG export facility is currently serviced by Cosco-affiliated vessels Boxship sector faces IMO 2020 liquidity calls Larger boxship players, which are better-placed to pass on higher fuel costs through bunker adjustment factors, may still need the... Daily Briefing Free to read: Gasoil demand linked to IMO 2020 to push oil prices higher \| Weak box peak season laid... A&R Logistics partners with US ports to cope with booming export trade in resins Construction and development are under way, with a completion date forecast for the fourth quarter of 2020. But completion of... Petronas secures LNG offtake deal with South Korean power producer South Korean gas users are now importing LNG directly instead of sourcing the fuel from Kogas ExxonMobil's joint venture signs on JGC consortium for Rovuma LNG ExxonMobil has said it will spend $500m on the initial construction phase of Rovuma LNG, which is scheduled to come... DP World completes phase one at Ecuador's Posorja container port DP World is responsible for the design, financing, construction and operations of the facility for a period of 50 years... APL steps up rail departures from Los Angeles Previously exclusive to shipments on APL's Eagle Express 1, the Eagle Reach Guaranteed rail delivery will be extended to the...

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
US-China trade war drags air cargo down Port alliance aims to reverse Hong Kong volume slump California court rules ABC test applies retroactively Collaboration drives LA-LB truck turn times to near six-year low NEXT Trucking plans move to zero-emissions fleet DP World aims to speed India's JNPT truck flow via automation Asia sourcing diversity means boost in trade flows Analysts: Prepare for pricier container shipping

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
DryShips shareholders approve plan to go private DryShips' investors have shown strong support for George Economou's plan to take the diversified owner off Wall Street, approving it by an overwhelming majority. Almost all 77.8 million voted shares - 98.8% - represented by 90% of all stakeholders on Wednesday approved the previously announced plan of merger entered into 18 August 18. SPII Holdings, privately owned by DryShips chief executive Ge Dry bulk shipping sees higher US soybean exports this year "Too early to call the season a success", Bimco chief analyst Peter Sand says Horizon and Kotug launch Canadian joint venture Horizon Maritime and Kotug International are joining forces to provide tug and terminal services in Canada. The two companies announced the joint venture, called Kotug Canada, Wednesday. "We are very pleased to partner with the world leaders in sustainable marine towing operations, combining our local experience and expertise to offer Canadian customers a top-notch level of towage services," sai Detained North Korean bulker sold to mystery buyer The US has sold a North Korean bulker detained in April - but won't say who bought it or for how much. The 27,881-dwt Wise Honest (built 1989) was sold 12 September, according to the US Marshals Service, and was towed from the port of Pago Pago in American Samoa Tuesday. "The US Marshals held a sealed bid auction for the seized vessel" from 31 July to 9 August, a service spokesperson said Wednes Hapag-Lloyd accuses Chinese company of abandoning cargo A second shipping company has taken Shanghai-based CTS International Logistics to court, accusing it of abandoning dozens of containers in Hong Kong. Hapag-Lloyd filed a $1.8m lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court Monday. The German line operator's lawyers alleged Chinese government-linked company arranged for the German company to transport of 76 containers reportedly filled with copper ingot fr Financier challenges bulker sale amid month-long standoff Four vessels in the fleet of Swiss owner change hands, but one transaction is under fire because the ship allegedly went to an affiliate Michael Webber lays out his LNG deck on marine midstream part of chain Rising utilisation will help buoy up freight rates, analyst says VLCC earnings reach 11-year high despite return of Cosco Crude tanker rates enjoy further hikes with US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela creating short-term imbalance Bulker stocks rise amid China trade deal news Bulker stocks have taken an upward swing amid news Wednesday that China may be open to a trade deal if the US stops implementing more tariffs. The Asian country would accept a partial deal if President Donald Trump ceases the taxes on Chinese imports, Bloomberg has reported. Since the trade tussle's early 2018 beginning, US has imposed tariffs on $550bn in Chinese imports while China has taxed $ CMA CGM at vanguard of liner gas charge French giant leads pack with more than 20 vessels as lines turn to gas Teekay Shuttle Tankers is first Western company to complete green bond placement Teekay Shuttle Tankers (TST) has become the first Western shipping company to complete a placement of green bonds, which will partly finance four newbuildings. Teekay eyes first western green bond issue for newbuilds as capital hunt steps up Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option The Oslo-listed company today placed $125m in senior unsecured green bonds, which will be listed o Dr Peters down to last tanker as Moundreas swoops for VLCC German vessel fetches $22m from Greek owner as tanker sales continue in hot market TradeWinds survey: main bunkering hubs well prepared for IMO 2020 In January 2020, 18 of the world's largest bunkering ports generally can supply HSFO, MGO and LSFO, according to a TradeWinds Knowledge survey Grimaldi: shipyard talks for ropax duo are 'very advanced' The Grimaldi Group is set to raise its newbuilding programme to 19 ropax, ro-ro and pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels. Italy's largest shipowner will shortly place orders for two new ice-class ropax vessels, managing director Emanuele Grimaldi told the Euromed convention in Sicily. Grimaldi blasts speculation by refiners ahead of IMO 2020 Talks with three shipyards that are interested i Hoe Leong plots shipping exit as it sells OSV duo Singapore-listed group offloading vessels as part of restructuring deal with lender UOB. Oltmann linked to Performance boxship buy German owner said to have acquired Greek owner's ship in $20m deal Mitsui joins Cargill and Maersk Tankers to trial green shipping technologies The collaboration ultimately aims to produce its own off-the-shelf solutions that can be used by others. Norway heads to court over Tsakos tanker collision Trial next year will decide who bears responsibility for catastrophic accident that sank frigate Ship blazes need legal response to be stopped - Grimaldi Italian owner argues rules are needed for dangerous cargoes in containers and tests on batteries in electric cars Shipping equities to hibernate for some time yet, owners say Heavyweight owners are singing the blues about the current state of their affair with equity markets Cyprus celebrates shipping prowess but threats lurk As island expands its maritime hub, costs are rising and old problems with Turkey fester TradeWinds study: Shell most aggressive in decarbonisation among charterers Energy major is assembling a chartered fleet of at least 18 tankers that can run on LNG Grounded car carrier's hull insured for $87m Golden Ray's insured value exceeds market value, according to analysts Canopius-AmTrust syndicate merger creates top-five force Canopius' market share at Lloyd's of London speciality market has been expanded by the consolidation of two major underwriting platforms Don Harrell re-emerges at Willis Re as underwriters find jobs in market rebound Leading marine specialists who found themselves out of work in market cutbacks are back Ex-Eimskip CEO tries to end antitrust probe after nine years Gylfi Sigfusson fails in first attempt to halt investigation he claims has violated his human rights No crew found in Bourbon Rhode search after 'distress' signal Vessels investigate source of signal to no avail following anchor-handler sinking Passengers protest on NCL cruiseship Cancelled trips and unsanitary conditions prompt furious passengers to take action EA Technique reveals order for tanker trio China's Ningbo Zhenhe and its own yard building vessels for Petco contract Chief officer dies after mooring line snaps Another seafarer injured during accident on cargoship in Spain Okeanis confirms declaration of Alafouzos suezmax options Oslo-listed owner pressing ahead with tanker order at Hyundai Samho Banks offer to take over restructuring Bourbon Shares suspended in Paris until commercial court completes analysis of options for OSV company Hafnia 'contemplating' listing on Oslo Stock Exchange BW Group-controlled owner has retained financial advisors, but releases few other details Malaysia's Kasi targets LNG bunkering vessel simulator training Sabah-based company looks to take advantage of growing fleet of vessels in Asia Carnival breaks ground on Japan's 'first cruise terminal' Sasebo facility set to open in middle of 2020 under 20 year deal with cruise giant

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
John Larkin switches gears to private equity (with video) A veteran investment banker in the transportation & logistics sectors, Larkin changed his focus to private equity. Super Typhoon Hagibis still eyeing Japan this weekend Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches. General Motors lays off another 615 workers at two auto factories in Mexico The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors (GM) continues to take a toll on its Mexico-based facilities. GM announced October 7 it was... Choptank and Syfan: Trucker Tools improved visibility at an affordable cost The visibility solution takes workload off the brokers and Smart Capacity lets them cover freight faster. Week 40 picks up where third quarter left off Carloads on the railroads remained under water in the first week of the fourth quarter 2019. Intermodal weakness will be in the spotlight as third... Arkansas trucking company owner charged in human trafficking case The owner of an Arkansas-based trucking company has been charged with rape, patronizing a victim of human trafficking and sexual indecency with a child, according... American Airlines to resume Boeing 737 MAX service in January American Airlines [NYSE: AAL]said it expects to begin phasing in the Boeing 737 MAX into service by mid-January, nearly nine months after aviation authorities grounded... Shift to first Influential Woman in Trucking finalist Jodie Teuton is the first woman to chair the American Truck Dealers Association. Trump administration to consider mirrorless trucks DOT safety group seeks comment on replacing rearview mirrors with cameras. CBP grounds import of fake Air Jordans Customs and Border Protection officers said the counterfeit footwear, which was recently seized at the L.A./Long Beach seaport complex, was mis-declared as "napkins." Commentary: What opportunities exist for tech startups in food supply chains? Since writing about the challenges ahead for food supply chains, I have been thinking about how perishable foods and other items are transported from one... ATA's Spear sees other ways to pay for infrastructure in the next decade The American Trucking Associations urges a federal fuel tax increase to pay for infrastructure improvements, but ATA President Chris Spear sees that approach evolving in... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/9 Freight futures looking beyond the East region for some direction on Tuesday. UPS widens net in new partnership to reach small to midsize retailers Shippo's 35,000 businesses can now easily create an account with UPS and those customers can receive its discounted daily shipping rates of up to 55%. Port of Los Angeles OKs report for West Basin Container Terminal Port of Los Angeles approves environmental plan for terminal that accounts for 17% of its container volume. IATA: Slowdown in airfreight demand accelerated in August The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that overall global demand for airfreight declined at a faster rate in August than July, contracting 3.9% compared... Major snowstorm plowing through northern Rockies Early season heavy snow, blizzard conditions slamming northern Rockies, northern Plains for next few days. EC investigating Boeing-Embraer joint venture Deal is clone of Airbus-Bombardier tie-up Today's Pickup: 'Stink fruit' cargo spoiled an Air Canada flight Pilots donned oxygen masks and returned to Vancouver after shipment of durian filled the 767 with the fruit's notoriously noxious aroma. UPS to add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over next 3 years UPS will add 6,000 natural gas vehicles over the next three years as part of an agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, which will supply the... Analysts lowering estimates heading into earnings season - what to watch for Third quarter 2019 is likely to see another step down in earnings expectations for the year. Equity analysts have been busy lowering estimates on many... TMS or MTS? Why shippers no longer have to choose At one point, if companies wanted goods to move, they had to either invest in an expensive transportation management system, or turn over their operation... Beyond Stevens, a report lays out tough times for drivers operating in Permian Basin New pipelines are proving bad news for truckers, according to this RBN Energy report. Port Report: Resin exports to grow with new Charleston warehouse Houston still the main gateway for resin shippers, but other Southeast ports growing as well. Truckstop.com and Schneider complete 'Book It Now' pilot Brokers will be able to offer core carriers guaranteed freight and rates at the click of a button. China establishes yet another freight train route to Europe that is over 7,000 miles long The Chinese city of Yiwu has announced a new freight train route to Belgium's Liege, with trains expected to finish the journey in about 20... 2 U.S. plants to become victims of Continental's transformation Continental AG released its strategy to ensure its sustainability for future generations, and it involves closing several plants over the next six years, as it... BiTA welcomes logistics real estate leader Prologis Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). All in the family AGT Global Logistics founder Angela Eliacostas credits the success of her company to values ingrained in childhood. Rush Enterprises appoints Elaine Mendoza as first female board director Rush Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA) recently announced the appointment of Elaine Mendoza as a new independent member of its board of directors. Mendoza becomes the... Truckstop.com loads, capacity now available within Axele system Users of Axele by Optym now have access to Truckstop.com's loadboard within the Axele system thanks to a new integration. Maersk: Shippers will only pay for IMO 2020 'cost recovery' Maersk expects ample supplies of low-sulfur fuels to be available in most ports, but warns shippers to expect higher costs.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019
External: Global Risk Management Spanish Repsol's Q3 oil, gas production rises 3% on year to 712,000 boe/d Yamal LNG tankers impacted by US sanctions 'operating normally': Novatek CFO "It is up to the owners of the tankers to resolve the issue," Gyetvay said. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Evrasia Bunker to supply 0.5%S at Novorossiisk in Nov This comes as the IMO 2020 rules is less than three months away.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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