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BRIEFS

December 12, 2019

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Agreement reached on Nafta trade deal replacement OOCL cancels Asia-Europe round-trip sailings due to insufficient demand DVB Bank withdraws from ship financing APL container ship crashes into port of Antwerp crane US retail imports surge in November to beat December's proposed tariffs Puerto Aguadulce welcomes Colombia's largest box ship, 14,436-TEU MSC Faith RZD successfully uses trans-Siberian in Japan-Europe shipment Logistics brands are named top customer experience performers in Hong Kong UPS plans US$110m expansion at Anchorage airport Nippon Express gets GDP certification at Hyderabad Airport complex Airline fuel cost and consumption data shows slight MoM increase in October

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Fighting corruption through collaboration in shipping Indian shrimp looks to China for demand growth as US import is seen slowing Green Gothenburg Gateway launched New low-sulphur bunker oil popular in Rotterdam CCI approves acquisition of stake in Future Supply by Nippon Express Steps being taken to ensure competitiveness of rail in freight transportation Construction of cold storages Corporate tax rate cut will make India a global manufacturing hub by boosting new investments, says Finance Minister Exports sought to be boosted through preferential & free trade agreements, says Minister Goldman lowers GDP to 5.3 pc in FY 20, but predicts 8.5 pc gain in equity indices Goods & Services Tax refund WTO members agree to extend e-commerce, non-violation moratoriums

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Oil prospector banks on Bourbon New boost for rail logistics Successful feasibility test on French waterways Is DB Cargo facing radical restructuring? Arcbest board director to retire and new member added Authorities support Hong Kong's cargo hub status Kerry Logistics opens new office in Bahrain Hapag-Lloyd enlarges its digital customer offerings Geodis will distribute US-made hockey sticks in Europe Scannell Properties strengthens European team Panattoni hands over facility to dadada Aegean's second new Cyprus route Many trucks held up at borders every day First flight of a commercial electric airplane Allcargo buys majority share in Gati "Curiosity of the Day" New fork lifts for peak season Gothenburg declares war on carbon World heritage in Hamburg goes climate neutral

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Are carriers boosting low-sulphur fuel surcharges to make up for low rates? New EC president unveils Green Deal: how to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050 Cathay Pacific Cargo cuts prices as air cargo flies into a soft new year WiseTech Global snaps up South Korean customs software provider Ready Korea Biofuels may provide a good start for shipping in its quest to cut emissions WISTA: diversity is key to unlocking maritime sustainability

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Iridium announces GMDSS launch partners Satellite communications service provider Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the first seven companies it has authorized to provide its Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services, planned for commercial OSG and AMSC extend Jones Act tanker charters Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) and American Shipping Company ASA (Oslo Stock Exchange: AMSC) (OTCQX: ASCJF) today jointly announced that OSG has exercised options to extend its bareboat charter agreements with Q-LNG's Chad Verret joins TTB speaker line-up A new breed of cutting-edge Jones Act LNG bunkering vessels is under development and Marine Log's TTB event will include a presentation by Chad Verret, President of Q-LNG Transport, which is building ABS publishes guidance on fuel cells Classification society ABS has published its Guide for Fuel Cell Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications to support the design, evaluation, and construction of fuel cell systems on vessels and offshore Corvus Energy gets R&D funding for next-gen marine vessel tech Corvus Energy is to receive funding of up to C$6 million (about US$4.5 million) from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support a research and Viking Line says Climeon system will bring major CO2 emissions cuts Finland's Viking Line has released some more details on the Climeon Heat Power System that will be installed in its newbuild cruise ferry, the 63,000 gt M/S Viking Glory, currently under construction Biblia Marine to add 500-ton floating dry dock Mystic, Conn., based JMS Naval Architects is designing a 500-ton lift capacity floating dry dock for Biblia Marine Towing and Transportation of Savannah, Ga. With its fleet of tugs and barges, Biblia Seabulk Towing orders four harbor tugs at Master Boat Builders Seabulk Towing Holdings Inc. a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) reports that it has contracted with Bayou La Batre, Ala., based Master Boat Builders, Inc. for the construction of four

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Awards night sees Greek shipping alive with the possibilities of the new Surprising number of awards this won by relatively new companies, albeit driven by well-experienced teams European Commission unveils plan to regulate shipping emissions The new European Commission president launches an official push to include the maritime sector in the Emissions Trading System Lloyd's List Europe Awards 2019 winners revealed We reveal the rundown of shipping companies and individuals who walked away with gongs from this year's Lloyd's List Europe... Trafigura expects strong performance from mining and shipping in 2020 Trafigura, which saw trading volumes increase in the oil and products sector, recorded a gain of $201m from its tanker... VLCC hijack highlights growing Gulf of Guinea security concerns Attack signals that security and hardening measures are needed for all types of ships up to 100 nautical miles out... Time to collaborate or risk obsolescence Celebrating excellence in shipping has value, but to capture this potential, and not simply fall victim to the emerging changes... Boxship owners in race for scrubber retrofits Costs rise for scrubber retrofits as the increasing spread between low-sulphur and high-sulphur fuel looks set to reduce payback time Saudis in tender for first ships to feed LNG ambition Aramco and Bahri are moving fast to lock in tonnage available in the current market though the tender may well... Daily Briefing Free to read: Decarbonisation delay 'poses shipping's biggest threat' \| IMO 2020 transition faces obstacles to bunkering \| Outlook offers... Chevron to exit Kitimat LNG project in British Columbia Chevron's decision concerning Kitimat LNG came as the firm said it was cutting the value of a number of properties, notably its US... Chile's electrofuel push to unleash over $90bn investments EDF-backed study estimated adopting green hydrogen and ammonia as ship fuels can generate, respectively, up to $80bn and $95bn in... Closure of Indian mines to drive new demand for iron ore trade India will have to import at least 10m tonnes of iron ore next year to meet its domestic demand Top 10 in ship finance 2019 As part of our 2019 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the prominent rivals in...

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
ODFL looks for added value in ELDs as final deadline looms Terminal automation will progress, slowly: analyst Europe's Green Deal wants shipping included in emissions trading Special report: Breakbulk chartering and the art of project forwarding Alphaliner raises alarm over possible overcharging on low-sulfur fees Gary Cohn to deliver TPM20 keynote address Startups partner to automate global cold chain

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
OSG extends four American Shipping Company tankers Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) will hang on to a quartet of American Shipping Company tankers for another three years. OSG, the New York-listed Jones Act player, said the deals tack another three years onto the back of charters ending next December, keeping them under control until December 2023. AMSC: Jones Act tanker market tightens as activity rises "The decision to further extend the matu Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection leads rescue of struggling Barreras yard New management forms part of deal with shareholders to recapitalise Spanish shipbuilder Bouchard Transportation faces $2.2m barrage of lawsuits over bills Long Island company's CEO blames 'accounting issues' as he plays down legal complaints Latvian oligarch Aivars Lembergs sanctioned by US Owner of Ventspils Freeport Authority targeted by Ofac over alleged corruption. US rolls out slow-release sanctions against Iranian shipping company The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines will be sanctioned six months from now Pella Sietas secures its biggest ever order for icebreaker German shipyard inks $111m deal with Russia for specialised vessel Koch Logistics charters two SK Shipping capesizes in three-year deals SK Shipping locked two of its capesize bulkers into three-year employment with Koch Logistics. European brokers said the unit of US conglomerate Koch Industries took SK's 181,000-dwt K Victory (built 2012) and K Confidence (built 2013) for $18,000 per day. The deal factors in scrubbers that are being installed in the vessels. There have been very few period deals of this length being concluded Berge Bulk scraps a fourth large bulker this year James Marshall-led Berge Bulk has sold yet another large vessel for demolition. European scrap brokers said the Singapore shipowner has sold the 290,000-dwt ore carrier Berge Vinson for demolition in Bangladesh at between $395 per ldt and $398 per ldt. That equates to a total price of at least $15m. The price tag includes 350 tonnes of bunkers onboard, and TradeWinds is told that the buyers have Two Shell G-class steam-turbine LNG carriers find new homes But industry is watching to see what future awaits the third in a trio of Moss-type vessels Cautious welcome as shipping included in EU's Green Deal Transport & Environment worries that carbon emissions reduction agreement leaves door open for gas and biofuels Stand-up paddleboard case 'lacks maritime flavour' TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV Trader and shipowner will run nine vessels under its own name in asphalt trades Trafigura's wet freight desk had 'most profitable year on record' The trading giant's tanker operation achieves a net profit of $201m from the sales of leasehold interests in 29 tankers to Frontline and Scorpio Tankers Chile could unlock $90bn investment with zero-carbon fuel switch Moving vessels to ammonia and hydrogen could see big infrastructure spend, green group says Greece raises the stakes in Sea Diamond wreck-removal tender Public Ports Authority hikes tender budget to $480m to raise sunken cruiseship off Santorini Grupo Sousa purchases another boxship Portuguese liner operator expands after merging its container operations All eyes on Trump as pressure mounts on US-China trade talks If the US fails to seal a deal with its biggest economic partner it would spell big trouble for global trade CMB cashes in as boxship values react to rising charter rates Delphis boss believes asset prices are being marked up in response to a buoyant charter market World first liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan Kawasaki Heavy Industries has yet to install the ship's 1,250-cbm highly-insulated storage tank Britannia Club names new head of Greek office Konstantinos Samaritis is to take over as head of Britannia P&I Club's Greece office on 1 January. Britannia P&I teams with KP&I to target South Korean owners He replaces David Harley, who is leaving Britannia after 20 years' service "with the Club's best wishes", a release said on Tuesday. Samaritis is a qualified Greek lawyer and accredited mediator and has worked for Britannia's managers, Ti Toft-Jensen takes control of OSV owner A1 Offshore Danish owner increases stake through debt conversion to go it alone in Svendborg Sovcomflot books dual-fuel aframaxes at Samsung Heavy Order represents second LNG-fuelled aframax tanker deal booked at the South Korean yard Alpha Adriatic winding up gas shipping joint venture Croatian owner dissolving company formed in 2017 with ETCA Caspian after failing to make a breakthrough As deadline looms, Greek shipowners decry IMO 2020 IMO 2020 is three weeks away, but shipowners still see issues with the new rules European Union clears $4bn capital boost for Nord/LB German lender's capital ratio to rise to around 14% as it restructures De Chateauvieux's plan to save Bourbon blocked by ICBC Leasing Bank takeover could be the only game in town as French family set to lose control of OSV giant Zodiac Maritime sistership sold to Performance Zodiac Maritime is selling an aframax tanker at a strong price. European brokers said it is set to offload the Sasebo Heavy Industries-built 115,000-dwt Jupi'ter Sun (built 2007) to Symeon Palios-'led Performance Shipping. Performance Shipping confirms third tanker buy Performance Shipping linked to Zodiac aframax The ship is believed to be changing hands for $28.7m. Performance Shipping pa Clarksons says car carrier market 'remains challenging' Shipbroker said China is on track to see first protracted decline in car sales this century Genting Cruise Lines eyes up more newbuildings in Germany Asian cruise player brands as part of its fleet expansion to target leading hotel drive Prima Marine tanker spending spree to continue in 2020 Thai shipowner said to have its eye on further VLCC tonnage as well as aframaxes and MRs

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Roadrunner announces departure of president President and chief operating officer, Michael Gettle, who assisted in the corporate restructuring is leaving the company. Second peak shipping week hits snag as Mother Nature intervenes Bad weather drives down delivery performance during second week of peak IMO 2020 fuel surcharges push container rates higher Index data appears to show that IMO 2020 fuel costs are being passed along to box shippers. US rail traffic slumps again Economic uncertainty weighs on rail volumes. FreightWaves job board rapidly gains steam in wake of Celadon bankruptcy (with video) 225 employers have posted close to 500 jobs and counting. MODE Transportation completes SunteckTTS acquisition MODE Transportation announces that it has completed the acquisition of SunteckTTS. FAA won't recertify 737 MAX until 2020, administrator says Boeing Co. and the FAA are under intense scrutiny from Congress in the wake of the 737 MAX crashes. The House T&I Committee held its... EPA awarding $44 million to cut diesel engine emissions Latest round of DERA grants allots up to $4 million per project. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/11 National Trucking Freight Futures contract crosses "resistance point" on Tuesday due to strength in the East. Reaction in the diesel market to IMO 2020 is still to come: Platts There's still a lot that needs to happen, and Chris Midgley sees that as having potential impact on the diesel market. US Senate hearing plays down IMO 2020 impact U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, says many analysts believe the impacts of IMO 2020 will be less than what was projected just a year ago. WTO continues moratorium on customs duties for e-commerce Shuttering the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body threatens the ability of countries to settle trade disputes, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns. Multi-day snowstorm to slam western US (with forecast video) Powerful storms to bring a few feet of snow to Cascades, other mountain ranges next few days. Today's Pickup: Canadian airline successfully tests e-plane in historic flight Harbour Air's aging DHC-2 Beaver seaplane powered by a 750-horsepower fully electric propulsion system makes history flying for nearly 10 miles near Vancouver. Surface Transportation Board needs to get real: Commentary How the board calculates cost of capital is outdated. How much of an overhaul is needed? Guacamole fans should score plenty of avocados for Super Bowl Super Bowl Sunday is the No. 1 avocado consumption day of the year, according to the Dallas-based trade group Avocados from Mexico (AFM). Football fans... New US tariffs loom over $160 billion in Chinese goods Americans for Free Trade spokesman Jonathan Gold said the White House needs to "finalize a deal with China to end the trade war and remove... GreyOrange announces 'next era' fulfillment operating robotics On Wednesday, global software and mobile robotics provider GreyOrange launched the latest advancement of its fulfillment operating system. GreyOrange leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning... Drilling Deep: recapping what happened at OPEC, and Scopelitis looks at the coming year Host John Kingston gives his take on last week's OPEC meeting, the fact that we haven't seen IMO 2020 yet in diesel prices and chats... Tesla more than a tech company that makes cars Tesla is an automaker that makes electric vehicles. So how did it land the No. 7 spot on the FreightWaves' FreightTech 25 list, which highlights... Efficient and sustainable packaging the need of the hour, says DHL report Freight forwarding giant details innovation required to balance sustainable packaging with customer satisfaction and product safety. Cash injection keeps Hong Kong Airlines aloft Cash-constrained carrier averts shutdown

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DECEMBER 11, 2019
Marine fuel 0.5%S trading off to rocky start in US due to product variability: sources IMO 2020 fuel switch prompts bulkers to load less cargo to enable higher bunker intake "We are having to book bunkers about two-three weeks in advance to ensure availability," a shipowner said. External: Global Risk Management

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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