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December 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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

American Shipperweb site
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

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 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
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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