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BRIEFS

June 11, 2019

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Hong Kong, Greek shipowners unite on UN's 2050 clean fuel demand APL switches to LA's TraPac terminal to reduce turn times Proud of eco-record, CMA CGM has cut CO2 by 17pc since 2015 Westbound transatlantic trade lane proves to be world's most profitable Shipping has multi-fuel future as trades differ and one size will not fit all Ever-growing size of ships prompts concerns among marine insurers Eurogate marks 20th anniversary with big display at Munich Exhibition CEVA has new senior vp of automotive and industrial inbound logistics CP takes advantage of holdings to open Vancouver Automotive Compound Indonesia mulls allowing foreign carriers to fly domestic routes Two HK Airlines directors seek US$12.2 million in damages in lawsuit WFS wins cargo handling contract at Cargo Building C at Atlanta airport Sydney airport shuttle driver allegedly directed global drug syndicate Belgium launches new ecommerce-friendly digital customs platform

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JUNE 10, 2019
APL halves carbon emissions intensity of fleet since 2009 APL to drive Eagle Express X performance at TraPac Terminal in Los Angeles Container Control Programme facilitates identification of international drug trafficking ring GAC focusing on growing contract logistics, with plans to further expand in Subcontinent & other regions Industry seeks action on continuing Gulf of Guinea piracy Intermodal online route planner Navigate now operational in 2 continents Maersk launches construction of new cold store facility in St. Petersburg MOL signs MoU with Makarov University on cooperation in Northern Sea Route operations & cadetship programme NYK Group company becomes first Asian member of One Sea Autonomous Ship Alliance SCFI Northern Europe spot rate flat Shippers demand efficiency & technology enables that: Cogoport President Flemming Frost Oilmeal exports see significant fall in May Essar Ports posts record growth in throughput in April-May 2019 Commerce Minister takes major decisions to boost exports, industrial growth GDP growth to accelerate to 7.2 pc in FY 20, says Goldman Sachs IMF warns that US-China tariff war could slash global growth in 2020

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On a new track Booking rail and truck transport online Mikko Tainio is Finnair Cargo's new MD Contract logistics for textile producer Russian intermodal operator introduces two new trains COA provides new standard Role swapping at Lufthansa Cargo Belgium launches digital customs platform New direct train between Rhine-Ruhr and Bavaria New Japan Malaysia Vietnam service Light air vehicles for Thyssenkrupp's daily business Champ & Co win ECS Group challenge "Curiosity of the Day" Galliker takes over Jeanmaire Trieste - Nuremberg shuttle with two roundtrips per week Garuda ordered to pay millions for price fixing

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JUNE 10, 2019
Pressure grows on K Line's top men after disastrous first year for ONE FedEx announces it won't renew US domestic delivery contract with Amazon 'Bigger box ships mean bigger risks for everyone' Forget M&A, we know what pleases our customers, and it isn't that, says Dachser boss Belgium aims to meet e-commerce boom with customs Be-Gate platform In Trump's trade war with China, west coast ports are 'gummed up' On the wires: FedEx vs Amazon - The questions that hang in the air Under the radar: Welcome, everybody, to Roadrunner... anybody? Supply chain radar: John Menzies - could its dirt cheap share price attract private equity investment?

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JUNE 10, 2019
VIDEO: Moran to build HamiltonJet powered ferry for Mackinac Island Onaway, Mich., headquartered Moran Iron Works is to build a second ferry for long time customer Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Bill Shepler, CEO of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, and Tom Moran, CEO Dr. Mirka Wilderer is new CEO of De Nora Water Technologies Milan, Italy, headquartered De Nora has named Dr. Mirka Wilderer as chief executive officer of its Water Technologies group, whose products include the Balpure ballast water management system, effective June 1, 2019. ABS partners with digital twin specialist Akselos ABS is partnering with Cambridge, Mass., based Akselos, Inc. to explore developing cutting-edge digital services to clients. ABS says that digital twin specialist Akselos has patented technology with the power to model Siemens Gamesa extends Seacat Services contracts U.K. Offshore Energy Support Vessel (OESV) operator Seacat Services has secured long-term extensions to its vessel support contracts with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) at the Galloper offshore wind farm (Galloper), off Wärtsilä solutions picked for China's first LNG bunkering ship China's first seagoing LNG bunkering vessel will operate with a comprehensive and integrated package of Wärtsilä solutions.. Designed by the China Ship Design & Research Center, the 8,500 cu.m capacity ship is Navy names future destroyer in honor of WWII Coast Guard hero Secretary of the U.S. Navy Richard V. Spencer has announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, DDG 132, is to be named in honor of U.S.Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh, who

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JUNE 10, 2019
Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping as bank contraction slows Fifty-two banks had an aggregate of $53.2bn in drawn or committed loans to Greek owners at end-2018, down 1.5% on... Piraeus Bank sells bad shipping loans to US fund A so-called 'Nemo' book of loans is headed to Davidson Kempner Capital Management for about $270m World's first ethane gas carrier ship-to-ship transfer under way The very large ethane carrier was built to meet a long-term supply agreement between Ineos and SP Chemicals to ship... Port of Milford Haven appoints Andy Jones as chief executive The deputy chief executive steps up to run the UK's central energy port Norton Rose Fulbright marine insurance lawyers join rival firm A group of insurance lawyers specialising in marine and energy - headed by three partners - have defected from the... Panama Canal contributes to carbon emissions fight The authorities in Panama hope to take their findings from new carbon-cutting tools to contribute to debate at the International... Shipping trio team up to manage smaller bulker fleets New venture OneBulk will operate out of Hamburg and Singapore, launching on July 1 DryShips takes control of Heidmar after Morgan Stanley deal George Economou-led shipowner pays $17m to take 100% control of tanker pools operator Activist investor renews pressure on K Line In response, K Line said the leadership provided by both executives is necessary to improve the company's performance in unstable... China export tariffs will have widespread impacts on carriers Intra-Asia carriers stand to benefit from a shift of production to other Asian economies, but the trade war could have... Daily Briefing Tanker attack report highlights risks to Gulf tanker fleet \| Ship finance faces unsustainable paradox \| Reducing GHG should be... One dead after crane collapses at Yangzijiang Another worker was injured on board the ship, but these injuries are not life-threatening, the company says Sovcomflot signs shipbuilding finance deal with VEB Leasing Each tanker will transport petroleum products and gas condensate for Novatek after delivery, which is scheduled for 2022-2023 Croatia terminal eyes mega boxship capability by mid-2020 Additional upgrading work is also being carried out at the moment to raise the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal's on-dock rail... APL's carbon emissions down almost 50% in decade APL has aligned its carbon dioxide emissions target with that of its French parent group US dredgers eye long-term opportunities for all, despite red tape Throughout the conference proceedings, there was muted criticism about the oft-remarked upon red tape in the shape of regulatory agencies...

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JUNE 10, 2019
US ag exporters call for more direct SE Asia services MPV/HL fleet wary of new fuel ahead of IMO 2020 US footwear importers tap Vietnam at China's expense Virginia terminal expansion to speed rail flow AI forecasts coming to Montreal port truckers Trans-Logistics Group expands, opens Chattanooga office Carriers pushed to report accurate emissions data Rising US apparel imports face unfashionable tariffs

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JUNE 10, 2019
Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo A laden LNG carrier has left Shell's Prelude FLNG floating liquefaction facility off northwest Australia. Shell 'trials' Prelude FLNG with ship as exports near Eikland Energy data service iGIS/LNG reports that the 173,400-cbm Valencia Knutsen (built 2010) dropped its mooring lines from the huge 600,000-tonne floater today and was guided away from the facility by two tugs. iGIS/LNG said the ship Navig8 Chemicals facing turmoil over coatings and investor concerns Oaktree Capital moves to install new CEO as Oslo OTC company struggles with finances and reported failure of coatings on some of its tankers. North P&I reshuffles senior staff The North P&I Club has promoted senior executives in underwriting and claims as chief executive Paul Jennings lays the ground for future growth. The two most senior promotions go to Savraj Mehta, who has been appointed chief commercial officer, and Thya Kathiravel, who steps up to the position of chief underwriting officer. American Club fights back after North raid on key staff The role of chi India moves to block seafarers from Gulf of Guinea India's government has moved to ban Indian seafarers from the Gulf of Guinea, citing concerns over piracy. A circular published by the country's Directorate General of Shipping says pirates have been targeting Indian crew and directs state-approved crewing companies not to hire Indians to work on ships trading solely in the Gulf of Guinea. Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Report: Diana Shipping fixes capes to Singapore Marine, Oldendorff Simeon Palios-led owner expects to make $17.9m total off the two charters. Stars come out for Fredriksen's 75th birthday party John Fredriksen's family joined a parade of Norway's business elite to celebrate the tanker king's 75th birthday. Fredriksen told TradeWinds' sister publication Dagens Naeringsliv he expected the party at luxury restaurant Ling Ling Oslo to be "quiet and calm as usual". It proved anything but: Swedish pop star Zara Larsson and British pop artist Stephen Ridley provided musical entertainment, and Stowaway held after setting fire to MSC ship Israeli troops have arrested a stowaway who tried to start a fire on board an MSC boxship off Haifa. Watch footage of the incident here The incident occurred on Saturday on the 2,480-teu MSC Canberra (built 1995), the Times of Israel reported. The ship was anchored off the port at the time after having arrived from Turkey. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that by early afternoon, troops had ta Piraeus Bank takes haircut on $605m shipping loan sale to Davidson Kempner Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has finalised a big sale of corporate non-performing exposure (NPE) to a US fund. The portfolio being sold to Davidson Kempner Capital Management had a gross book value of EUR 507m, or EUR 535m ($605m) as a total legal claim, as of 31 October last year. But the fund is paying EUR 240m. Piraeus Bank spins off $30bn 'bad bank' Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloa Reign of uncertainty now dominates global markets, says Pictet Stimulus in China and Europe offers some scope for optimism despite a loss of economic momentum Fresh contenders limber up as floating LNG comes of age Number of FLNG units exporting doubles in days as world's largest and smallest floaters fire up Maritime & Merchant Bank launches private placement Maritime & Merchant Bank (M&MB) has launched its mooted private placement of shares, in which it is targeting proceeds of up to NOK 38.5m ($4.4m). Maritime & Merchant Bank planning private placement to fuel growth Maritime & Merchant Bank grows tanker and container loan book in profitable quarter The bank aims to raise its share capital by a minimum of NOK 6.25m and a maximum of NOK 38.5m in th No boost for tankers after US suspends Mexican tariffs Tension between the two countries could have lifted tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and other large-sized oil and gas carriers, according to analysts. Mission to Seafarers centres adapt to support crews in a rapidly evolving industry Vessel visits take priority as ships' faster turnarounds take their toll on centres, some of which have closed Maersk's Soren Skou secures Russian blockchain pilot AP Moller-Maersk has agreed a deal to run a blockchain pilot scheme in Russia. The cooperation with the Russian ministry of transport will see its boxship shipping data platform venture with IBM, TradeLens, launch in St Petersburg, the country's main container gateway. Coup for Maersk as MSC and CMA CGM join blockchain platform Group CEO Soren Skou signed the deal with Yuriy Tsvetkov, deputy tr Singapore vessel traffic unaffected by shipwreck Navigational safety in the Singapore Strait is not threatened by the wreck of the supply vessel that sank there in February, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said. Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision The Dominica-flagged, 49-gt Ocean Cooper 2 (built 2015) capsized in the westbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme around three nautical miles from the First Tango FLNG cargo sails from Argentina Argentina has exported its first cargo of LNG from its barge-based Tango FLNG unit in Bahia Blanca. Argentina prepares for debut export cargo this week The 147,895-cbm Fuji LNG (built 2004) sailed on 6 June with 25,000 cbm of LNG loaded into one of its tanks for buyer Cheniere Energy. The volumes were produced from Exmar's 0.5 million tonnes per annum Tango FLNG which is fixed on a 10-year toll Chevron to sell LSFO by end of third quarter Oil major Chevron will be ready to sell a new 0.50% sulphur fuel by the end of the third quarter. Chevron Fuels technologist Monique Vermeire told Reuters: "If the shipping company is willing to try it out now we can make it available, but not for continuous purchase. "I think it will be available (for the market) by the end of the third quarter." Henderson: West African piracy "not acceptable" Shipping organisations have joined forces to urge action on the increasing threat of piracy off West Africa. Owners, flag states and agencies from the region met at the IMO in London for a symposium on maritime security. Grahaeme Henderson, chair of the UK Shipping Defence Advisory Committee and vice president of Shell Shipping & Maritime, told delegates: "Simply put, the high level of piracy an Smart Tankers picks up second VLCC Small Greek company Smart Tankers has made good on a promise to expand in the VLCC space, acquiring its second large tanker. The Piraeus-based outfit has emerged as buyer of Sinokor's 318,700-dwt S Glory (built 2007). According to Equasis, the ship passed under its management last month and has since been sailing under its new name, Ivonne. Smart Tankers looks to more growth in VLCCs Brokers fi Economou scoops up full Heidmar ownership DryShips buys out Morgan Stanley's half stake for $17m and installs Pankaj Khanna as replacement for CEO James Pippard. Ostensjo looks to the future with new cadets Cadet Natalie Knutsen views herself as a "lucky sailor" after landing training with Norwegian shipowner Ostensjo Rederi. But the 24-year-old also represents an important investment in the future for the company. There has been concern in the North Sea OSV sector that the crash of the last few years has led to many experienced staff leaving the profession. The shipowner has entered into a collab Cyprus aims to slash bureaucracy to lure owners Cyprus is stepping up efforts to lure shipping with a new plan on competitive taxation and minimal bureaucracy, according to a local lawyer. Vicky Petrides. a partner at domestic law firm Stelios A Stylianou & Co, said that one year after its institution, the department of merchant shipping has adopted its own road-map and is gradually executing various reforms. ECSA calls for end to Turkey's Cy K Line chairman and CEO face calls to be kicked-off board But shipowner defends Eizo Murakami and Yukikazu Myochin in face of investor pressure. Brightoil tanker trio finds no shortage of suitors Strong interest from Greek and Chinese buyers see two VLCCs and an aframax sold at auctions across Asia. Sovcomflot changes its mind on Polarcus charter Russian shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) has performed a U-turn on a seismic survey vessel charter. In March, Oslo-listed owner Polarcus said Sovcomflot had exercised an option to redeliver the 2,250-dwt Vyacheslav Tikhonov (built 2011) from a bareboat charter at the end of April. Sovcomflot handing back Polarcus survey ship A Polarcus subsidiary has since chartered the ship with the intention Historic German schooner sinks after boxship collision All 46 passengers taken to safety by safety vessels already attending another incident. Rana Maritime bulker seized in Singapore Chinese repair yard claims bills for repairs to a handymax bulker have not been paid. COSL upgraded at Morgan Stanley after sell-off Analyst says increase in CNOOC capital expenditure plans will boost workload for Chinese driller. Maritime women recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours list Services to the maritime sector and to maritime safety earn gongs for shipping executives.

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JUNE 10, 2019
Brokers relieved tariffs on Mexican goods suspended President Trump agreed to indefinitely suspend threatened tariffs against Mexico after the U.S. and that nation on Friday reached a deal aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration to the United States. U.S. retailers expected to stock up inventories The Global Ports Tracker forecasts higher import totals between June and September for the U.S. ports it covers, but the projections are lower than forecasts from last month. Drewry: Trade war reshaping supply chains Higher cost of Chinese goods could result in lower transpacific volumes and need for more direct calls at ports near new suppliers. CBP delays ACE consolidated express filings MSC adds surcharge for cargo bound for Venezuela Arson reported on MSC containership ONE APUS calls on Port of New York and New Jersey Sovcomflot, Gazprom Neft sign LNG fuel bunkering pact FMCSA seeks comments on truck driver detention times K-Line to install automated kite system APL reports 47.4% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

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JUNE 10, 2019
Gibraltar-Algeciras bunkers see limited supply amid tight HSFO cargoes The bunker fuel market at Algeciras, Spain, and Gibraltar is seeing pockets of curtailed availability, as tight supply of high sulfur fuel oil in the region begins to bite. FUTURES: Crude settles lower as demand concerns linger Crude futures turned bearish Monday, turning lower on continued concerns that an economic slowdown would hamper oil demand. DUBAI FUTURES: Structure pulls back as traders mull sour crude supply options The drop in the front of the Dubai structure was largely responsible for pulling the cash Dubai M1/M3 spread down. FUTURES: Oil rises after US suspends Mexico tariff 'indefinitely' "Compared to the broader US-China trade conflict, the US-Mexico issue appears to be a lower hanging fruit for the Trump administration," IG's Pan said.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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