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BRIEFS

June 12, 2019

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Shanghai container volumes up 3.6pc in May to 3.76 million TEU US retailers still stock up to get ahead of ever-looming tariff threat MSC to levy US$150/TEU Venezuelan war risk premium surcharge July 4 Chittagong import containers pile up because of Muslim Eid holiday Questioning utility of mega ships - more trouble than they're worth? Non tariff barriers? Concerns arise over NVOCC renewals in China AmCham, Austcham included in China's social organisation audit FedEx ends express delivery contract with Amazon as rivalry grows Leipzig/Halle airport reveals US$563,373 expansion of cargo facilities New air charter broker hopes to disrupt field with real-time flight data Kenya Airways name airport handlers in Europe for Geneva-Rome service

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JUNE 11, 2019
Agreement inked for integrated development of Northern Sea Route ONE to implement world's first cloud-based collaborative network for ocean carriers & terminal operators Ship recycling market expected to pick up steam Tectonic shifts in shipping make safety more vital than ever Venezuela War Risk Premium surcharge India expected to maintain current level of thermal coal imports JN Port's dredging of the navigational channel to 15 m brings multiple advantages NDMA conducting training programme for CBRN emergencies at Deendayal Port V. O. Chidambaranar Port inks MoU with Central Warehousing Corporation for facilitating Direct Port Entry V. R. Akkaraju appointed Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust Caution urged on phasing out export subsidies Commerce Minister emphasises reciprocal market access for Indian goods Composite leading indicators continue to signal stable growth momentum in India Transition plan to the new GST return

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First Central Asian country ratifies e-CMR Associations bundle forces in Brussels Belarus, Russia & Kazakhstan railways ink pact TT Club enlarges its surplus K Line spreads its wings Turkish Cargo launches SVO service Seth Hertel joins CSafe Global as new CCO Saudia Cargo supports heavy athletes New hub for vehicle distribution in North America Imperial Logistics wins automotive haulage contract MOL and Makarov deepen cooperation Survitec appoints new heads "Curiosity of the Day" Rail holds pole position in Hamburg ICTSI increases capacities in Rijeka Digital data corridor comes on stream

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JUNE 11, 2019
Leisure Cargo files for insolvency after loss of major contracts Improving utilisation levels show ONE is getting back on course Dance with Panalpina 'whetted our appetite' for M&A, says Agility chief Tweets, tariffs and Trump tantrums - all in a day's work for American Airlines Cargo Chinese exporters bid to dodge tariffs with fake Made-in-Vietnam labels Supply chain radar: DP-DHL problems may be 'home-made', but the solution lies in Berlin On the wires: WiseTech skyrockets - and there's more to come, on all counts Champ's Steve Hill moves to e-Cargoware as head of innovation

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JUNE 11, 2019
Chartwell to design hybrid for U.S. East Coast operation Back in October last year, U.K. naval architectural consultancy Chartwell Marine unveiled a crew transfer vessel design aimed at the U.S. offshore wind market (see earlier story). Now the firm reports that Turning off AIS just became an even bigger no no P&I insurance broker P. L. Ferrari & Co. is warning that the U.S. Treasury is strengthening its controls and surveillance to identify ships trading to sanctioned countries or areas. And that makes Danfoss names John Sheff as Public and Industry Affairs Director Danfoss has announced the appointment of John Sheff as its new Director of Public and Industry Affairs for North America, succeeding Mark Menzer who retires in July. Sheff previously was Business Development USACE awards $17 million contract for Mississippi lock improvements The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded Kraemer North America, LLC, Burnsville, Minn., a $17 million contract to carry-out tow rail rehabilitation projects at six Mississippi River locks ABB Tekomar XPERT upgraded for fleet-wide use ABB Turbocharging has upgraded its digital platform ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT, for use on a fleet-wide scale. Offering an easy-access web portal interface, Tekomar XPERT for fleet provides accurate insight into engine Qatar shipyard carries out 200th LNG carrier drydocking Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) recently completed its 200th LNG vessel repair at Qatar's Erhama bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard. The milestone drydocking involved the 135,295 cu.m LNG carrier Al Kho, chartered DTU plans replacement research vessel Denmark's National Institute of Aquatic Resources, DTU Aqua, urgently needs to replace its aging research vessel R/V Dana IV. The ship will face its 40 year class survey at the end of Sovcomflot to roll out VSAT solution from Orange Russia's largest shipping company, Sovcomflot, is to equip an advanced maritime VSAT solution from Paris-headquartered Orange Business Services solution on eight vessels. The first ships to receive the solution during this initial Helm Connect passes 4,000 vessel milestone Victoria, B.C., headquartered marine operations software company Helm Operations reports that more than 4,000 vessels are now using its asset management and operations platform, Helm Connect. Since its launch in July 2016,

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JUNE 11, 2019
Max Johns stands down at VDR The existing management team, including chief executive Ralf Nagel and managing director Martin Kröger, will take over the responsibilities of... Trafigura boosted by oil and products trading unit But Geneva-based commodities trader noted a drop in gross profit from its metals and minerals unit Performance Shipping moves into tankers with Maersk aframax brace Close observers of the company have been expecting moves towards diversifying ever since last year's change of corporate title Baltic tanker earnings slump even as Russian exports climb German and Polish diesel and gasoil imports hit a 17-month high in May Iran condemns attack on tankers off UAE Iran has raised its concerns at the International Maritime Organization after a report linked the attack to the involvement of... Dry bulk market 'on brink of misery' Net dry bulk fleet growth is expected at 3.1% this year and another 3% next year, worsening the fundamental market... Court ruling backs owners in deck cargo disputes The English High Court has recently confirmed the position on the carriage of deck cargo and the operation of exclusion... Three killed in blast on tanker at Russian port The explosion took place in the engine room at 0430 hrs Moscow time, according to a company statement ONE opts for Navis' cloud-based stowage platform Japanese carrier will also upgrade its stowage planning tool to Navis' StowMan Stowage Trade war tensions paint bleak picture for box trades Higher import costs will dampen demand at a time of already slowing economic growth Southeast Asia OSV players living off scraps While there are risks to going into the Middle East, this seems preferable to staying put in Southeast Asia and... Daily Briefing Credit Suisse remains top lender to Greek shipping \| DryShips takes control of Heidmar \| China export tariffs will have... SIPG to issue $700m bonds in Hong Kong The proposed bonds have won an A1 rating from Moody's, supported by SIPG's baseline credit assessment and the backing of... Shell's Prelude FLNG ships first cargo Prelude FLNG is the last project in Australia's greenfield LNG boom to start production and will need to ramp up sooner... Port of Oakland shrugs off tariff fears as agriculture exports rebound Still, the port said, its agricultural exports to China rose by 5%, despite the current impasse between Beijing and Washington... Container group in push for reefer telematics standards Container Owners Association seeks to develop interoperability of device data from different solution providers

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JUNE 11, 2019
Falling imports from China test trans-Pacific carrier discipline India fluidity portal doubles users over past month Asia-Europe trade weakens ahead of low-sulfur billing Brief capacity crunch boosts US truckload spot rates Halifax ship arrival predictor to improve cargo flow Sealand launches new dedicated US-Caribbean loop Specialized SaaS visibility supplanting end-to-end approach Tariffs fail to dent US apparel imports from China Blockchain pilots target bill of lading digitalization

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JUNE 11, 2019
Genco, Star Bulk tipped to ride second-half capesize recovery Analysts see shipowners with heavy capesize fleets seeing higher upside potential. Globus narrows loss on outside investment Private investor in March bought $5m in debt from New York-listed owner. PL Ferrari cautions shipowners over 'going dark' P&I broker urges owners to think twice before switching off AIS, as US says blackouts give cover to rogue traders Fjord1 begins another share buyback scheme The ferry company will spend up to $1.2m on shares, which will be used to reward employees. Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair Boxship owner enters oil transport arena with former Maersk Tankers duo. Frendos' bond-financed venture moves into MRs New Maltese company emerges as destination of Team Tankers vessel James Jang heads over to Aegis Capital Shipping analyst previously covered dry bulk and tanker sectors at Maxim Group. Aqualis investors approve Braemar merger Shareholders give green light for broker to become biggest owner of offshore consultancy. Cargill polishes eco credentials with further bulker emission cuts Trading giant reduces CO2 fleet footprint for the second year running. Tokio Marine takes on Skuld man to head marine liability Tokio Marine HCC is to bolster its marine liability division with the appointment of Paul Knighton as an underwriter. Knighton is joining Tokio Marine from Norway's Skuld, where he was head of marine cargo and property. Barbican's Syndicate 1955 quits marine insurance business More than $380m wiped off P&I mutuals' free reserves He has previously been a broker and underwriter in marine liabili Navig8 Group spins off its shipmanagement operation Former Selandia owners step in to acquire 40-ship fleet. BW says LPG is an 'under-communicated possible future fuel' Yngvil Asheim says the commodity has similar environmental benefits as LNG, but is easier to handle Companionship draws mariners to a home from home at Mission to Seafarers Revamped Tilbury centre opens its doors 24/7 to crew regardless of religion or nationality Myklebust says US-China trade war is hitting vehicle makers' inbound logistics stream Hoegh Autoliners CEO also says environment was behind decision to eschew scrubbers Trafigura hails 'strong' first half Trading and shipping giant Trafigura Group has logged what it calls a "strong" performance in its first six months, as it focused on quality not quantity. In the six months to 31 March, net earnings reached $426m, from $222m in the corresponding period last year, principally due to a strong performance in oil and petroleum products trading. Samos Steamship secures healthy rate for LR1 in Trafigu Shipping must tackle diversity to tap talent pool, Bjorn Tore Larsen says Bjorn Tore Larsen has four daughters, none of whom have yet shown an interest in joining the family shipping business. While the next generation of Larsens are pursuing careers in teaching, healthcare, law and aviation, the ADS Crude Carriers chairman and chief executive of OSM Ship Management is focused on tackling gender equality in shipping. Bjorn Tore Larsen says female seafarers central t Dirk Max Johns quits German Shipowners' Association Professor Dr Dirk Max Johns has resigned from the management of the German Shipowners' Association (VDR) to devote more time to lecturing. Johns will focus on his role at the Hamburg School of Business Administration, where he runs the Maritime Management bachelor programme and the Business Development master programme. The 53-year-old academic leaves the VDR on 15 August. However, he will be av Larsen the lion sleeps with one eye open as he tracks his prey ADS Crude Carriers chairman reveals he is patient in his pursuit of investments, but poised to strike Kuwait Oil Tanker Co signs up for more Lukoil lubes Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has renewed its contract with Lukoil Marine Lubricants for another three years. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation subsidiary has been using the company's marine lubricants on its tanker fleet since 2015. Shehab assumes the helm at KOTC "Lukoil has aided in our vision of pursuing commercially viable opportunities within the hydrocarbon shipping sector, and our mi Marsh loses head of P&I just months after JLT merger Richard Adler's move to Atlantic Insurance is highest-profile departure in staff reshuffle as consolidated brokerage finds its feet Large seafarers centres struggle as income streams hit Many seafarers' centres used to have bars and overnight facilities but shorter time in port and tighter alcohol rules mean beverages are sold in much smaller quantities and only in appropriate locations, says Mission to Seafarers' secretary general Reverend Canon Andrew Wright. "In many places, we don't offer beer at all now," he says. The downside is that declining alcohol and food sales have e Agent killed by snapped mooring rope A shipping agent has been killed by a snapped rope as a boxship was being moored in Italy. Luca Rizzeri, 34, died as he was supervising operations near the 587-teu BF Philipp (built 1986) at Ancona on Monday, Italian media reported. The cable broke and the whiplash hit the agent. The vessel is operated by Germany's Redeerei Foroohari. Ocean Yield in market for deals despite FPSO woes Chief executive Lars Solbakken says it is business as usual at the ship lessor, despite its sole floating production, storage and offloading vessel coming off charter Two killed, one missing after Russian tanker blast Two crew have been killed and another was missing following an explosion on a tanker off Makhachkala in Russia. Two injured in Indonesian tanker blast The RIA news agency named the vessel as Volga Shipping's 7,000-dwt VF Tanker-16 (built 2013). Two more people were injured in the blast on Tuesday, which caused a fire during unloading. The port is functioning as normal, RIA cited the Federal Ag Chelsea strikes finance deal with Kumiai Senpaku Philippines shipowner Dennis Uy's Chelsea Logistics is teaming up with Japan's Kumiai Senpaku to finance a newbuilding. Dennis Uy's Chelsea eyes LNG terminal in Philippines Kumiai will fund the construction of the 98-metre passenger ferry for Chelsea unit Starlite Ferries at Kegoya Dock in Japan, the Philippine Star said. It is due for delivery in April 2020 and will be bareboat chartered over EMAS Offshore pays bourse bills to retain Oslo listing Singapore's EMAS Offshore has settled its bills with the Oslo Stock Exchange to retain its listing. EMAS Offshore to be booted off Oslo exchange At the end of May the bourse decided to delist the restructuring company because it was deemed unsuitable for listing and not in a position to comply with its obligations. But overdue invoices to the exchange have now been paid in full. "The company's Paris MOU bars cargoships over crew conditions The Paris MOU port state control organisation has banned two cargoships detained over poor conditions for crew. The 2,600-dwt Sea Royal (built 1976) was held in Thessaloniki, Greece, for 35 days with 53 deficiencies. Paris MOU bans cargoship for a year over MLC failings This was its third detention in three years, resulting in a three-month ban. Inspectors found two missing certificates for wa Twelve lawyers jump ship to Kennedys from Norton Rose Fulbright Global head of marine says recruitment widens firm's talent pool by increasing its strength and depth Capesizes buoyed by rise in China iron ore imports Meanwhile, Brazil emerges from the doldrums with an increase in the number of spot fixtures. MOL set to profit from Asia's rising LNG demand Sector will be a key growth engine as owner channels its portfolio towards more sustainable earnings, says analyst. Ziton charters Vroon turbine installation vessel Two year deal includes an option for Danish wind farm company to purchase vessel. Ansheng still paying bills amid legal turmoil Despite legal stress, Chinese liner operator keeps up charter hire payments

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JUNE 11, 2019
'Expect additional mergers and pray for no Hanjins' Financial burdens from the IMO's 2020 sulfur cap, a projected slowdown in trade growth and the looming threat of overcapacity could bump out some carriers. Three dead after tanker explosion in Russia The blast occurred Tuesday morning in the engine room of the M/V VF Tanker-16 and caused three additional crew members to go to the hospital, vessel owner Volga Shipping Company said. DP World signs Northern Sea Route development deal Is supersizing ports the answer? South Carolina Ports Authority has record May Sating Russian appetite for bananas Historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics, Arrows Up

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JUNE 11, 2019
First fuel oil VLCC from Rotterdam to Singapore booked for June The first VLCC to take fuel oil from Rotterdam to Singapore in June was heard on subjects late Monday afternoon, despite the arbitrage east being tightly shut. Blending delays causing congestion bunker loadings at Rotterdam: sources Fuel oil was facing delays of three to five days and gasoil, which is usually able to load on arrival, up to two days, the supplier said. FUTURES 5: Crude futures slip on US inventory build NYMEX crude futures fell Tuesday evening following a US crude stock build reported by the American Petroleum Institute. Singapore HSFO supply likely to remain tight on lower cargo inflow in July "I don't see much volume [of arbitrage cargoes] for July. Probably the volume is similar to June," a fuel oil trader said. ENN Energy Holdings advances LNG bunkering plans in China as IMO 2020 looms The new ship will be based at the newly opened ENN Zhoushan LNG receiving and bunkering terminal. Over 1 million mt middle distillates set to arrive in Europe from USGC: cFlow Higher arrivals into the Europe balanced the market, outweighing any loss in production caused by the Druzhba pipeline contamination. IN THE LOOP: Flurry of VLCC loadings help boost US crude exports over 3 mil b/d US crude for export has benefited over the past four weeks from macroeconomic, geopolitical factors that have helped widen the Brent/WTI spread. Six crude cargoes change hands in Monday's Platts Asia MOC Among the six, three were declared via partials convergences and the others sold as full cargoes.

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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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