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September 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • US retail imports surge again ahead of more tariffs as inventories soar
  • ICTSI Ecuador launches first-ever transport banana insurance scheme
  • US Commerce data shows a strong economy just as Trump promised
  • USCG rescues remaining three crewmen from car carrier off Georgia
  • Scores of containers overboard when 2,470-TEUer lists off Zhoushan
  • Ban on exporting of hazmat waste to developing countries goes into law
  • SITC buys 1,700-TEU Stellar Windsor from Laurus for US$8 million
  • Governments need to do more to enforce regulatory compliance: Insurers
  • OOCL wins the Singapore Regional Environmental Achievement Award
  • Navtor and ScanReach connect ship and shore data in unique system
  • British Airways pilots' strike enters 2nd day as IAG labour woes spread
  • Yamaha Motors joins Astral Aerial to promote helicopter drones in Kenya
  • Korean Air Cargo expands freighter net, shifts production to SE Asia
  • Russia-connected CargoLogic Germany gains air operator licence in Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Chennai Custom Brokers' Association elects office-bearers for 2019-21
  • Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid vessels for Kochi Metro
  • IMO focusing on safe handling of bulk cargoes
  • India & Russia to explore connectivity between Chennai & Vladivostok
  • Schenker India launches Connect 4.0 for a streamlined global shipping experience
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange & CargoSmart join forces to establish a new shipping index
  • Chinese Taipei initiates WTO dispute complaint against Indian tech tariffs
  • Import policy revised for 215 iron, steel products, says DGFT notification
  • Prime Minister to inaugurate India's second riverine multimodal terminal at Sahibganj on Sept. 12
  • VOC Port achieves 31 pc cargo handling growth in Aug. 2019
  • India & ADB sign $200 m loan to improve rural road connectivity in Maharashtra
  • Subhash Desai to grace MALA 2019 as Chief Guest

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An American in Europe
  • Increasing the number of freight trains within Belgium
  • Liquid gas replaces diesel for port vehicles
  • Bastiaan de Bruijne appointed general counsel at ACI Europe
  • Another Anglo-French sea service launched
  • Kerry Logistics gives two sea lions a lift to China
  • Saudia Cargo extends multi-station contract with WFS
  • Changes in Finnlines' management
  • Kontainers and Ceva sign contract
  • New intermodal hub in Texas for Watco's short line
  • New global shipping index on the agenda
  • Japanese drones to work in Kenya
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Rich Corrado is elected president of ATSG
  • Logipower takes over staff coordination for Musashi
  • The champions of Eurasian road transport are crowned
  • Yang Ming satisfied with new express service
  • Opening a new cargo facility in South Carolina

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Major cuts and job losses could be on the cards at DB Cargo
  • With no slots, Kalitta Air may be forced to end 15-year residency at Schiphol
  • Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but 'go digital' is the message
  • US retailers continue to scramble to bring goods in to beat new tariffs
  • Analysis: CMA CGM's tightening liquidity signals rising default risk
  • Amazon's 'market power' probed by US antitrust officials
  • New appointments complete a 'strong leadership team' at Delta Cargo
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - bits and pieces after 'the biggest dip on red day'
  • On the wires: Tech-driven CH Robinson gets a boost - how come?

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • USCG Marine Board of Investigation to probe deadly dive boat fire
    The Coast Guard assistant commandant for prevention policy, Rear Adm. Richard Timme, announced Wednesday that he has convened a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) to investigate the loss of the small
  • Great Lakes Dredge books contracts work $141 million
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) reports that he has been awarded several major dredging contracts totaling $141 million. The awarded work includes: Jacksonville Deepening Contract B Option (Capital Deepening, Florida,
  • ABB solution means Corsica Linea ferries will berth emissions-free in Marseille
    Three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution when berthed in the Port of Marseille, France. The three - Paglia Orba, Jean Nicoli and Pascal Paoli - are being modified
  • Does the U.K. need a "shipping czar?"
    Though the U.K. has long claimed a global lead in the provision of professional maritime services, it faces increasing competition from Singapore, the U.S., China and Norway. A new report from trade
  • Fortescue takes delivery of Schottel equipped Rotortug sextet
    The Damen Song Cam shipyard has delivered six Robert Allan-designed ART 85-32W Rotortugs to Perth, Australia, based Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue). The advanced tugboats - FMG Dusky, FMG Tawny, FMG Spinner, "FMG

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 3 - The cost of zero-carbon shipping
    How do we fund zero-carbon shipping and accelerate it beyond the current IMO targets? Double freight rates and use the...
  • Carbon fund and cargo collaboration can fund zero-emission shipping
    Tovald Klaveness chief Lasse Kristoffersen believes shipping should create a $20bn carbon fund modelled on Norway's NOx fund to plough...
  • Hydrogen will not drive emissions reduction, DNV GL warns
    LNG as a fuel could take up over 40% and ammonia 25% of marine fuel market in 2050, according to...
  • Zero-carbon shipping to double freight costs
    Shipping is one of the most expensive sectors of the economy to decarbonise, says the chair of the UK's Energy...
  • Owners should watch media coverage of sanctioned countries, lawyer advises
    'One of the things you can say about Trump is that he is pretty open about everything he doesn't like...
  • IMO 2020 refining gains to give way as economies slow
    David Fyfe of Argus Media says that while IMO 2020 is supposed to fuel a bull run for refiners' yield...
  • Government says Brexit is 'opportunity' for UK maritime
    Maritime UK chairman Harry Theochari says Britain's shipping sector has survived other periods of disruption and will survive Brexit
  • US box imports surge ahead of tariffs
    Retailers are attempting to minimise the impact of the US-China trade war on consumers by boosting stocks before each new...
  • Shipping's green road is littered with regulatory hurdles
    Partners at shipping law firm fill audience in on technology, regulations and practicalities of meeting new responsibilities to the planet
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds online marine insurance
    Quick Cargo Insurance product will provide tailor-made cover that takes effect immediately upon conclusion of the contract
  • P&O to launch new cross-Channel freight service
    New ferry service is designed to bring fresh produce to the UK's southeast with shorter road haulage distances
  • CEBR says maritime sector contributes $57bn to UK economy
    New report shows that as well as direct contributions from the sector, shipping provides a multiplier effect to the wider...
  • Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil sees scrubbers as viable mid-term option
    According to general manager Mitsuyasu Kawaguchi, about 2,800-4,000 scrubber installations are expected by January 2020
  • Daily Briefing
    Owners open to fuel carbon pricing to curb emissions | Shell urged to share GHG emission savings | Former UK...
  • Piracy problem is a threat to Nigeria's maritime economy
    Nigeria would welcome a naval coalition in the Gulf of Guinea as part of efforts to stem the piracy tide...
  • Indian oil refineries to supply IMO 2020 compliant fuels by October
    IOC's Gujarat and Haldia refineries are set to produce 700,000 tonnes and 300,000 tonnes per year respectively of low sulphur...
  • Torm claims scrubber investments can help boost green credentials
    Torm has invested in installing scrubbers on board 34 tankers out of its 82-strong fleet
  • UK summons Iranian ambassador over oil sale
    The oil sale has been called out as part of a pattern of behaviour by Iran's government designed to disrupt...
  • Evergreen scraps chartering plan and orders ten 23,000 teu newbuilds
    Taiwanese carrier is said to be in talks with lenders, including the large bank-backed Chinese leasing houses, to finance the...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Jones Act hampers US offshore wind projects
  • UHL, Ocean7 team up amid strengthening MPV/HL market
  • US surface indices falling, but positive signs emerge
  • M&A signals a healthier heavy transport sector
  • Change resistance hindering digitization in project logistics
  • New financing terms clear way for changes at YRC
  • Carriers in no rush to make low-sulfur switch
  • Tech providers urge broader vision for 'visibility'
  • Long Beach exceeding emissions reduction goals
  • Asia-Europe ocean capacity cuts come under fire
  • US intermodal poised for a rebound?

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • AM Nomikos lifts fleet size with South Korean supramax pair
    Greek company resumes expansion with pair from SK Shipping
  • Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vessels
    Bulker specialist Chengxi has emerged as a prospective builder of a first LPG carrier and added a pair of self-unloaders
  • Tallink sails to Singapore with plans to expand in the region
    Senior executive Taavi Tiivel to be based in the city-state to explore opportunities in Asia for the Estonian ferry company
  • Chevron time charters Sun Enterprises' aframax newbuilds
    US oil major also adds one MR product tanker newbuilding to existing order at Hyundai Mipo
  • Chinese Maritime Transport poaches OOCL fleet management boss
    Taiwanese capesize owner has new president in wake of Cosco's OOCL takeover
  • Turkey's Arkas Holding clinches Chinese financing agreement
    Deal with Minsheng Financial Leasing underlines growing Chinese financing for Turkish shipping
  • DNV GL predicts nearly 40% growth in shipping demand by 2050
    While coal and crude shipping demand is expected to fall amid energy transition, the classification society forecasts strong growth in LNG trade
  • Decision day for Worldscale looms to set 2020 bunker prices
    Tanker freight rate association has lacked real data to cost-in low-sulphur fuels amid fears of losses for owners if prices surge as forecast in next few months
  • Paschalis Diamantides linked to new outfit Velos Tankers
    Paschalis Diamantides, the son of major Greek shipowner Diamantis Diamantides, is believed to be behind Velos Tankers, a new company said to have two tanker acquisitions under its belt. Paschalis has so far been known as an executive at his father's companies Marmaras Navigation and Delta Tankers. Last November, it was Paschalis who announced the two companies' decision to order 10 scrubber syste
  • Director of Maritime swaps Westminster chaos for City calm
    UK's maritime director comes to London International Shipping Week for light relief in time of political turmoil
  • John Fredriksen makes a profit on sale of panamax bulker
    Private fleet also includes newcastlemaxes but Norwegian shipowner is undecided on future sales
  • SunStone Ship's first Infinity cruiseship comes sailing in
    China Merchants Heavy delivers first Chinese-built expedition cruiseship ahead of schedule
  • Sixth car carrier accident of 2019 prompts urgent safety questions
    Latest loss raises serious concerns over fires and capsizes after expensive run of incidents this year
  • DNV GL: LNG will be top marine fuel by 2050 as ammonia beats hydrogen
    One needs to be "nearly crazy" to predict wide adoption of hydrogen in the short run, says DNV GL's maritime chief executive Knut Orbeck-Nilssen
  • DryShips legal foes dispute weight of Top Ships ruling
    Judge's rejection of securities fraud allegations looms over parallel case against Greek owner and Kalani Investments
  • Top Ships prices $10m share offering
    Top Ships has raised $9.95m after selling 1.58 million shares at $6.30 each. The pricing reflects a 28% discount from Top's previous closing price of $8.74. The $9.95m is a gross sum before underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. Each share will be sold with one warrant to allow the purchaser to buy the unit at $8.19 per share by 31 December. The buyer may also acquire the sh
  • Top Ships still answering queries in US SEC probe over Kalani
    As Evangelos Pistiolis' company seeks new money from US investors, it is still answering questions from securities regulators over past raises
  • US ethane exports wave nudges Ineos further into the public eye
    Privately owned Ineos has kept a low profile, but that probably will not last
  • Pacific Green Technologies hires ex-broker to sell scrubbers
    Former SSY, Skaarup Chartering and Torvald Klaveness executive joins expanding Oslo sales office
  • George Economou paying 21% discount to NAV for DryShips shares
    Investment advisor says $5.25 price to public shareholders nonetheless is 'fair' and in line with expectations on economic basis
  • GasLog sees LNG carrier newbuilding prices rising
    Company says 2050 emissions targets will shorten ships' useful life, pushing up financing costs and charter rates
  • Bulker captain dies as mooring line snaps
    Report says master killed on vessel in port of Ilo, Peru.
  • Three more Dof Subsea directors quit
    Norwegian OSV owner names two replacements as FRC appointees depart.
  • Baltic Exchange launches operating costs index
    UK organisation will cover bulkers initially, before widening scope of new tool.
  • Small LNG producer NorthStar Midstream plans raft of vessels
    Company aims to build on first order for an LNG bunker barge and become a first Jones Act mover
  • Navig8 Chemical cuts loss as revenue rises
    Norway-listed tanker owner keeps lid on operating costs but finance expenses rise.
  • ICBC finance exec seeks to strengthen post-Brexit UK ties
    Wang Zhenyong, deputy chief executive of lease financing at ICBC Leasing, said he is hoping to build on the Chinese bank's already strong relationship with the City of London post-Brexit. Speaking at the Chinese Shipping Association of London (CSAL) event during London International Shipping Week (LISW) he described the UK as a "key partner" in China's belt and road initiative. "In the shipping
  • Britannia P&I bullish as S&P reaffirms 'A' credit rating
    London-based P&I mutual buoyed by 'financial snapshot' as pressure mounts on peers
  • Shipping can go even further on emissions cuts, green groups say
    Shipping can have zero carbon emissions by 2050, as long as the IMO leads the way
  • Iran: Adrian Darya 1 sold oil at sea to private company
    Envoy to London says country has not broken assurances over Syrian discharge.
  • GasLog calls on charterers and owners to seek best-quality deals
    Peter Livanos-led company rebrands as it looks to a new era for LNG shipping
  • Nasdaq questions Performance's performance
    Greek boxship owner told to boost share price after falling below $1.
  • Kmarin adds two more VLOC newbuildings at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    South Korean operator has taken two options at around $75m apiece to add to its two firm vessels against a contract from Vale
  • POSH forges management alliance with CIMC
    OSV owner agrees deal with partner for semi-submersible unit as first step
  • Traditional panamax boxship values predicted 'to rise 50%'
    Post-panamax boxships are the star performer but mid-sized boxship might be the ones to back
  • Heavy-lift duo UHL and Ocean7 joining forces
    German and Danish operators opening office in Bergen together, with more to come.
  • Venture unveils plans to tackle tainted fuel ahead of IMO 2020
    Insurers hear how tagging and blockchain technology can reduce fuel contamination incidents and claims costs
  • Hybrid cruiseship completes first Arctic crossing
    Hurtigruten hails voyage of Roald Amundsen through Northwest Passage.
  • New lease accounting rules boost carriers' margins
    IFRS 16 standard has improved container lines' results, but increased debt.
  • Anthony Veder beats a forward path on LNG bunkering
    Chief executive Jan Valkier tells shipowners to get onboard and look at their carbon footprint if they want to survive
  • Owners dive into Tankers International's new VLCC scrubber pool
    Hunter, Hartree and others commit vessels to pioneering venture.
  • Loaded bulker burns off Turkey
    Kiran Holding ship hit by blaze in Iskenderun.
  • Yards and owners jostle for Ineos' VLEC newbuildings
    Large vessels will be used to ship US ethane to new facility near Antwerp in Belgium
  • China-to-US box rates spike as demand for Asia-to-Europe trade falls
    Transpacific rates are surging, but Asia-Europe trade is looking wobbly again
  • Tufton Oceanic plots new share sale for ship buys
    UK owner going to the investor well again as it seeks further expansion.
  • Gibraltar: Syria discharge would render Iran's word worthless
    UK territory awaiting confirmation that Adrian Darya 1 has breached EU sanctions.
  • LNG newbuilding demand shifts towards project tenders
    Will independent owners end up competing for berth space with heavyweight charterers who are looking to secure bulk buys?
  • Teekay Offshore exercises shuttle tanker newbuild option
    DP2-rated vessel will join existing Heritage class shuttle tankers working off Canada
  • Indonesian nickel ore export ban set to hurt supramax trade
    Switch to refined nickel will mean greatly reduced export volumes for the bulker sector, says Banchero Costa
  • TS Lines reaps exchange rate windfall on Wenchong feeders
    Taiwanese liner operator is said to have saved up to $3m per ship by pushing deal into 2019
  • MISC gearing up for newbuilding order splurge
    Malaysian owner preparing for new growth phase, leading to potential multiple contract wins

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Landstar guides lower due to 'tragic accident' and unfavorable market conditions
    Landstar System warns on earnings due to a "tragic vehicular accident" and weaker than anticipated market conditions.
  • Trump announces two-week delay to planned China tariff increase
    The announcement comes after Beijing announced its first round of tariff exemptions for U.S. goods earlier in the day.
  • Turbo-prop cargo plane crashes in Toledo, Ohio
    A Convair CV-440 cargo plane crashed outside Toledo Express Airport in Ohio Wednesday (Sept. 11) morning, killing the two people on board, according to the...
  • Fake NBA rings intercepted at L.A. airport cargo facility
    U.S. Customs officers at Los Angeles International Airport recently confiscated 28 counterfeit National Basketball Association championship rings with a retail value of $560,000, the agency...
  • Ships allowed to leave Port of Brunswick
    Two ships trapped in the Port of Brunswick since September 8 when the vehicle carrier Golden Ray capsized, have been allowed to leave, a prelude...
  • DHL Supply Chain becomes first 3PL to partner with Convoy
    DHL Supply Chain partners with load-matching platform Convoy, becoming the first 3PL to do so
  • 5G technology could dial back precision hurricane tracking
    "If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the...
  • 'When rates really suck and drivers take it on the chin'
    A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli.
  • 'Fuller Speed Ahead' spotlights Colombian nearshoring benefits
    Colombian nearshoring may be beneficial to those in the transportation and logistics industries.
  • Percentage of carriers still running AOBRDs could be higher than expected
    The three-week moving average of surveyed carriers reporting ELD compliance dropped to just 89.1%.
  • U.S. rail volumes still sluggish
    U.S. rail volumes are down nearly 4% year-to-date amid a 6.6% decline for coal and a 4% drop for intermodal.
  • UBS analyst likes C.H. Robinson's new technology
    CHRW is facing the toughest competitive landscape in decades, but still has a scale advantage and is investing in tech appropriately.
  • Boeing chief sees US-China trade war as sales risk for big jets
    Boeing Chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday expressed confidence the company would quickly overcome recent troubles with its new 737 MAX and 777X airplanes,...
  • Hours of service and the Alaska exemption
    Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
  • Delta Cargo brings on new senior leadership
    Delta Cargo taps three new leaders to help oversee operations, strategy and revenue.
  • European automakers to concentrate on affordable, sustainable mobility
    The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association explained its goals towards the future, which involve the creation of a comprehensive plan to enable zero-emission mobility across Europe.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/11
    Futures prices being driven by shifting freight flows to the East
  • AB5 passage upends California's independent trucking model
    Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
  • Shipping coalition takes aim at IMO 2020 fuel preparations
    BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to "double their efforts" to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel.
  • Shippers press Congress to reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
    The National Association of Manufacturers wants Capitol Hill lawmakers to pass another long-term extension of the bank's charter before its Sept. 30 expiration.
  • Why digital freight brokers might fail to disrupt the freight brokerage industry
    Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market.
  • YRC's new financing is part of its latest restructuring
    YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it's latest restructuring.
  • Uber and Lyft hold their breath in the wake of California bill
    Barclays and Macquarie estimated that the companies will spend an extra $2,000 to $3,600 per driver annually.
  • Ocean Rate Report: Jitters for bulkers, steady for boxes
    Dry bulk spot rates have pulled back from recent highs, while trans-Pacific container rates have held their gains.
  • Flooding, severe storms, snow to hit Great Plains (forecast video)
    Heavy rain, intense thunderstorms, early-season snow could all delay truckers in several states today, tonight.
  • Sticks and carrots drive heavy-duty electric truck adoption
    Greenhouse gas regulations are the sticks and incentives are the carrots in driving the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle industry to embrace electrification.
  • Shipping cyber terrorism threat heightened by digitalization
    Future attacks could be far worse than the $10 billion 'NotPetya' attack in 2017 that hobbled Maersk and cost FedEx $300 million.
  • Rivals, shareholders make bids for bankrupt Aigle Azur
    France's second-largest airline suspended flights Sept. 6.
  • Cathay Pacific cargo sector takes hit from Hong Kong protests
    Cathay Pacific saw double-digit drops in both tonnes of cargo carried and cargo and mail revenue freight tonne kilometres.
  • Today's Pickup: Idaho prosecutor drops drug trafficking charges against truck driver hauling hemp
    Plus: Ride-hailing, trucking companies await likely final passage of California labor bill
  • Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers
    Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
  • Solving the jigsaw puzzle of filling aircraft with freight
    Airlines use a lot of skills to maximize freighter and wide-body space for cargo
  • 7-minute, high-impact demos return for FreightWaves LIVE Chicago
    7-minute company demos will garner a lot of attention at the upcoming FreightWaves LIVE Chicago conference, November 12-13.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
  • Singapore HSFO backwardation, cash differential hit record high on prompt demand
    The Singapore 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil market in a display of strength hit record highs for both the cash differential and front-month backwardation spread on Tuesday, driven up by limited supply and prompt demand.
  • Rotterdam bunker market sees tight HSFO availability ahead of IMO 2020
    Dwindling production of 3.5% sulfur fuel oil is curbing supply for the Rotterdam bunker market and supporting cargo differentials as refiners prepare for the looming 0.5% sulfur fuel cap despite residual demand for 3.5% product.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil complex settles lower on talk of easing sanctions, distillate stock build
    The oil futures complex settled lower Wednesday on a larger-than-expected build in US distillate inventories, and on a news report that US President Donald Trump had talked about easing sanctions on Iran prior to firing John Bolton, who was his National Security Advisor at the time.
  • APPEC INTERVIEW: Trafigura sees oil slump to $50/b unless OPEC cuts deeper
    "I think OPEC has been pretty good but...I think they need to do more than they are currently rather than less," Luckock said.
  • SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes LNG FOB Gulf Coast Marker (GCM) assessment standard terms
    These terms would form the basis of the GCM assessment, and are being proposed on the back of initial feedback provided by market participants.

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In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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