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December 13, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Airport authority in HK offers concession to help boosts hub's competitiveness
  • EU-Singapore accord to benefit port of Hamburg with greater trade
  • Shenzhen DaChan Bay Terminals equips all box ship berths with shoreside power
  • US east coast ports continue to win container market share away from west
  • Georgia ports to lift record 4.6m TEU in 2019; rail cargo surges 30pc in 3 years
  • Total and MOL sign charter contract for second LNG bunker vessel
  • Vietnam's shipping industry can meet rising demand: Vinalines
  • China's air cargo sector is hit by slow volume growth, overcapacity
  • DHL study says globalisation evolving, not declining
  • Scottish air cargo airport goes under the hammer but sales talks stall

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Colombo Ennore Express (CEX) service: Instructions for bookings to/from Ennore Port
  • Hapag-Lloyd Navigator dashboard launched for customers
  • MOL orders next-generation coal carriers for energy-efficient transport services
  • ONE joins New York Shipping Exchange platform
  • Govt promoting export of organic products
  • APM Terminals Pipavav hosts CSR conclave in Ahmedabad
  • India's cold storage capacity lower than required
  • National Logistics Policy has a wide-ranging vision
  • Benefit of FTAs to small exporters
  • Cabinet approves additional equity support to IIFCL
  • India set for modest recovery but further reforms needed, says survey
  • Parliamentary panel on finance asks govt to stop misuse of input tax credit under GST to raise collection
  • ADB lowers its growth forecasts for India, China
  • Customs successfully target environmentally sensitive goods during Operation DEMETER V
  • Sushil Modi is the new head of GoM on IGST settlement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Iata expects slight improvements for 2020
  • New rules for road haulage traffic in the EU
  • "Hot" air cargo in Alaska and Australia
  • Transfera thrives in Serbia
  • Combining road haulage and air freight
  • New feeders to be built on dual-fuel LNG-basis
  • United Cargo makes Cape Town debut with WFS
  • ONE takes another step towards digitalisation
  • Project forwarding award for Deugro
  • Pall-Ex delivers 180,000 Christmas trees
  • Planning next steps after latest intermodal launch
  • Iberia to be back in Guayaquil
  • Another generation of MOL-vessels
  • Switzerland: efficient railfreight even on the last mile
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • DHL tests cargo bikes in New York
  • New head for Britannia's Greek Office
  • Ethiopian Airlines next week, next year

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Scrubber pioneer MSC the worst-hit by delay as ships queue at yards for retrofitting
  • Time to crack down on hidden lithium ion battery shipments, says air cargo
  • Competition in the Gulf heats up as Abu Dhabi unveils plan to boost port capacity
  • Vancouver Airport is building, but slowly and may miss out on a 'golden opportunity'
  • Qwyk's sailing scheduling links with DB Schenker's online despatch system
  • Market Insight: Toll Group - the bell is tolling for Mr Mullen

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Canadian Coast Guard takes delivery of second OFSV
    Seaspan Shipyards' Vancouver, B.C., shipyard has completed delivery of CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier, the Canadian Coast Guard's second Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV). The delivery took place exactly five months and two
  • Golding Barge Line expanding Vicksburg operations
    The Mississippi Development Authority reports that inland water transportation company Golding Barge Line is expanding operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $20-million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. "Mississippi's transportation
  • USCG returns most New York Waterway ferries to service, but ups inspections
    Coast Guard Sector New York has returned to service 18 of the 23 New York Waterway ferries that had been initially suspended for a series of safety concerns in the week leading
  • Austal USA delivers EPF 11
    The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of its eleventh Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, the future USNS Puerto Rico (T-EPF 11), from shipbuilder Austal USA in a Dec. 10 ceremony held aboard the
  • SEA\LNG study makes strong case for LNG as a VLCC fuel
    The SEA\LNG coalition has released the results of an investment study that, it says, shows that LNG is "a compelling investment solution" for VLCCs operating onthe Arabian Gulf to China trade route.
  • Seamen's Church Institute hosts River Bell Awards Luncheon
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has presented its prestigious River Bell Award to Delbert R. Wilkins of Illinois Marine Towing. The award was presented December 5, 2019 at SCI's 20th Annual River
  • Damen supports Colombian research vessel project
    Damen Shipyards Group is to provide Colombian shipbuilder Cotecmar with design, engineering and technical assistance for the construction of an 83 m x 16 m Scientific Marine Research Vessel (Buque de Investigación
  • Schottel to propel hydrogen-fueled ferry
    Two new environmentally friendly vessels for Norwegian ferry operator Norled will be propelled by high efficiency azimuth thrusters from Schottel. One of the two LMG Marin designed vessels - currently under construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Ventspils port calls risk breaching US sanctions
    The Latvian port is a key Baltic distribution point for middle distillates such as diesel and gasoil as well as...
  • IMO 2020 will benefit US oil producers and refiners, White House official forecasts
    US refineries which have downstream units that upgrade residual oils into more valuable and lower-sulphur products are well positioned to...
  • IMO warns against 'trouble' and 'confusion' for global decarbonisation efforts amid EU emissions push
    The IMO secretary general says he intends to travel to Brussels, while industry lobbies express concerns over Commission and Parliament...
  • National Bank of Greece set to complete sale of bad ship loans
    US private equity firm Cross Ocean Partners is acquiring ship loans that are in default for about half their original...
  • Byzantine Maritime group orders two LPG carriers with dual-fuel option
    Hyundai Mipo-built vessels may be among the first with dual-fuel LPG-burning engines
  • Collaboration the key to stopping misdeclared cargo
    Regulations designed to promote competition and transparency may, unintentionally, be an impediment to shipping's efforts to clamp down on misdeclarations...
  • Viewpoint: The salvors' lifeblood
    The International Salvage Union is reshaping itself to offer up risk foresight for those in the shipping industry as well...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: European Commission unveils plan to regulate shipping emissions | Saudis in tender for first ships to feed...
  • US sanctions Iranian shipping firms for smuggling weapons to Yemen
    'Today's designations put the world on notice that those who engage in illicit transactions with these companies will risk exposure...
  • MOL orders next-generation coal carriers
    The group anticipates ongoing orders for EeneX vessels and expects them to play a leading role in its coal carrier...
  • Elba LNG readies first shipment and lends shine to US exports
    LNG tanker Maran Gas Lindos is loading the first shipment at Elba Island
  • Epic Crude Holdings begins oil exports from Texas terminal
    Epic repurposed the former International Grain Port Terminal to begin exporting crude while it has a larger export facility under...
  • POSH set for delisting in January
    The Singapore Exchange is set to lose yet another offshore listing following the delistings of Vard and Otto Marine
  • ONE to offer slots on Nyshex
    ONE will start posting offers on the exchange this month for transpacific eastbound trade
  • The 5 lifetime achievers 2019
    As part of our annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we recognise individuals for their...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • US to cancel, reduce tariffs under partial trade deal with China
  • Holiday shopping spurs truckload spot rates
  • Hapag-Lloyd tabs Blume for digital drayage help
  • YRC reports double-digit drop in LTL tonnage
  • ONE bolsters NYSHEX trans-Pacific presence
  • Montreal truckers tap AI for smarter port drays
  • Box rules hold back interoperable chassis pools: truckers
  • APMT joint venture widens Cosco's Med footprint

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Concord Maritime buys first vessel in Arcadia deal
    Ben Ognibene-led commercial management and pooling outfit will employ Samsung-built aframax in Dakota Tankers pool.
  • Christen Sveaas converting $13m of debt into Western Bulk equity
    Move is part of attempt to strengthen company's finances and could also involve two other share issues
  • Diana Shipping share buyback oversubscribed, but it won't take them all
    Diana Shipping shareholders may not get exactly what they planned in a buyback that has been oversubscribed nearly fivefold, but they will at least get something. The New York-listed owner plans to repurchase only some of the 12.2m shares that investors tendered in a programme offering to buy only 2.74m units at $3.65 each. The so-called prorated offer, which expired Wednesday, will provide Sime
  • Malaysia seizes drifting tanker with lone engineer aboard
    61-year-old Vietnamese man detained for further questioning
  • Scrubbers may not last - but they will make fast cash
    Critics claim gas exhaust systems will damage the environment, but for adopters it is all about the money
  • P&I clubs urge caution after US sanctions Latvian port
    Government to take over Ventspils after measures against board member Aivars Lembergs
  • IMO 2020 will not boost refining runs - IEA
    Net refining runs will not increase next year because labour strike-related outages will offset the expected boost in low-sulphur fuel production, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Tanker players fear soft oil demand more than deeper cuts by Opec+ In a new report, the agency said global refining throughput is set to see a quarter-on-quarter fall in the final three months of 20
  • Wellard sells world's biggest livestock carrier for $53m
    Australian owner offloads Ocean Shearer to boost its finances
  • SEA/LNG makes the investment case for LNG-fuelled VLCCs
    Study claims payback period on a dual-fuel large tanker operating between Middle East and China is three to five years
  • Massive variation found in lines' LSFO surcharges
    Alphaliner says it can see no correlation between size of extra fees and operators' efficiency
  • NRP snares Genco Raptor with Greek partner
    Norwegian owner snaps up another bulker with W Marine
  • New York case reveals fresh details behind fraud allegations against NewLead Holdings
    Amid pursuit of Michael Zolotas' assets, several people well known in ship finance have been named in connection with the former shipowner's activities
  • Sanctions and green shaming reveal tattered corporate veil
    New digital world is creating a huge change in the transparency of shipping, with uncomfortable consequences
  • Petronas open to ordering third FLNG newbuilding
    Malaysian energy major weighing up market case for another gas unit
  • Cargoship grounds in Tunisia after dragging anchor
    Veteran Hamada S stuck on beach in Bizerte after storm
  • Signature Living backs out of cruise plan for floating beach club
    British hotel group puts veteran Funchal back on the sales market
  • Byzantine Maritime orders LPG newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
    Greek shipowner emerges behind order announced by South Korean firm
  • Saga LNG Shipping prototype goes into spot market business
    Shipowner and investor David Wu says his new midsize LNG carrier design is proving itself for possible long-term charterers
  • Pavilion Energy poised to make call on LNG newbuild duo in 2020
    Singapore gas company plans to target breakbulk activities and LNG bunkering as it expands its business in South East Asia and Europe
  • MOL contracts pair of 'next generation' coal carriers
    Japanese shipowning giant said it anticipates ongoing orders for "optimal coal carrier" design
  • Pavilion Energy to open doors in Europe with Madrid office
    Pavilion Energy group chief executive Frederic Barnaud has said his company's efforts are focused on bringing Iberdrola's portfolio into its operation, as it eyes making inroads in Europe. Pavilion paid €115m ($127.4m) for the LNG assets of Spanish energy company Iberdrola in June as a step towards becoming a global player. The company officially opened its new European headquarters in Madrid in
  • Clarksons says newbuilding orderbook at 15-year low
    Significant decline in contracting has also seen forward cover at big three Asian nations shrink
  • Kwok bid to take POSH private goes unconditional
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator has also extended closing date of the offer by one week

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • Feds advance plan to limit transportation WiFi capacity
    Mobility group slams spectrum cut as "reckless decision."
  • Forward Air to buy most of Linn Star to expand last-mile network
    Forward Air to become top 5 final-mile provider with acquisition of most of Linn Star
  • Bennett International Group expects growth in diversified services
    David Carpenter and Praveen Boppana discuss the Georgia-based logistics company's expanding ventures.
  • APM Terminals opens container terminal on Italian Riviera
    A new APM Terminals container terminal in Italy also expects to capture cargo moving to and from Switzerland, Germany and France.
  • Hapag-Lloyd taps Blume Global for managing global drayage
    Fifth largest global carrier is responding to customer interest in greater container visibility.
  • Canadian National grain shipments return to pre-strike levels
    Canadian National's grain shipments gain momentum with eight-day strike in the rearview.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 12/12
    Trucking Freight Futures notch fourth consecutive session of gains on Wednesday.
  • Hong Kong discounts airport fees for cargo shipments
    Cathay Pacific didn't waste anytime jumping on the Hong Kong airport's offer to subsidize rebates of terminal handling charges as both organizations look to attract...
  • ONE making ocean freight slots visible on digital exchange
    Japan's leading boxship carrier becomes seventh to join NYSHEX's platform for guaranteed slots.
  • There will be diesel reaction to IMO 2020, but it's mostly muted: JP Morgan
    A recent report by JPMorgan Chase sees a diesel market reaction coming as a result of IMO 2020, but its tone and forecast are restrained...
  • Major snowstorm continues to slam western US (with forecast video)
    Snow, blizzard conditions not letting up across mountains of western U.S. Icy weather possible in the South.
  • California's AB 5 will impact trucking companies and shippers
    Assembly Bill 5 limits companies from classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees to save operational expenses.
  • FMCSA extends drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies
    Delay to provide more time to develop proper IT platform.
  • Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's Aramco becomes world's most valuable publicly-traded company
    Aramco crosses $2 trillion valuation; German economy looks vulnerable than ever; Autoworkers vote for a new contract at Fiat Chrysler.
  • US sanctions snare more air, ocean transport operators linked to Iran
    The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control warns U.S. companies to exercise due diligence against entanglements with sanctioned transportation services providers.
  • Refraction launches robotic lunch delivery in Ann Arbor
    Less than six months after Refraction came out of stealth mode, the robotics startup is launching its first food delivery service, for residents of Ann...
  • Celadon's closure an opportunity for other companies in turbulent times
    Celadon Group's (OTC: CGIP) shutdown comes after cross-border shipping had already lost several other full truckload (TL) carriers this year that provided Mexico service. Matt...
  • SUKU, DreamView Studios partnership brings transparency to virtual world across industries
    On Dec 10, industry agnostic supply chain ecosystem SUKU announced a partnership with DreamView Studios. The platform, enabled by blockchain, and media ecosystem produces photo-real...
  • Carriers regaining the mojo: Power shifts toward carriers a third consecutive week (with video)
    Momentum for carriers holding as volumes, rejections and rates are moving in their favor.
  • Freight-tracking startup FourKites focuses on innovation, global expansion
    FourKites ranked No. 8 on the FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive companies.
  • Chinese export contraction continues as US tariffs bite
    After adjusting for Lunar New Year distortions, the growth rate for Chinese exports to the U.S. in November was the lowest since January 1996.
  • Making the Steel City a hub for freight - FreightWaves Insiders [podcast]
    Michael Ceravolo of Beemac Logistics and Jordan Reber of ARL Logistics are making Pittsburgh a hub for supply chains.
  • Analyst: Fuel costs set to double, box lines rush for scrubbers
    Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1.
  • Air cargo may be poised for a 2020 upturn
    IATA is optimistic that the trade wars, geopolitical tensions, Brexit and social unrest of 2019 will be less damaging in 2020, offering air cargo stakeholders...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2019
  • IEA lowers estimates of refinery throughput growth
    The International Energy Agency on Thursday lowered its Q4 2019 and Q1 2020 refinery throughput forecasts, bucking previous expectations that the IMO low sulfur cap on marine fuel would boost runs.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa opens first supply area in Houston
    Bunker fuel supplier Monjasa has announced an expansion of its Americas operations, with the opening of its first physical supply area for all grades of marine fuel in Houston.
  • HSFO cracks strengthen as IMO deadline approaches
    European high sulfur fuel oil barge cracks have seen unexpected strength this week as the IMO 2020 sulfur deadline is only 20 days away.
  • US sanctions on Iranian oil impeding foreign investment, slowing exports: official
    US sanctions on Iran's oil exports have caused revenue losses for Iran exceeding $50 billion, severely hindered the country's push to expand refined-product exports, and ended foreign investment in its energy sector, Brian Hook, the US State Department's special representative for Iran, said Thursday.
  • Global fuel oil demand in 2020 to fall 4.6%: IEA
    Global fuel oil demand will average 6.148 million b/d in 2020, a 4.6% drop from 6.440 million b/d in 2019, the International Energy Agency said in its December report published Thursday.
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher on US-China trade deal hopes
    Crude futures settled higher Thursday, rising along with equities on optimism that the US and China would come to a trade agreement soon.
  • Russian 2019 river navigation closes, last activity in southern Russia
    Navigation was completed in late November on the river Neva, which is the main part along the Volga-Baltic route.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Refined product stocks rise 2.5% on light distillates gain
    Stocks of light distillates rose 15% to a three-week high of 5.377 million barrels.
  • Platts Analytics raises global oil demand growth as IMO 2020 kicks in
    "Diesel demand growth will be extraordinary in 2020, due to IMO specification change," said Claudio Galimberti, Platts Analytics head of demand.
  • Denmark's Monjasa expands physical supply operations to Houston
    "The large distances leave room for several suppliers in niche markets within this massive port area," it added.
  • Russia's Gazpromneft Marine Lubricants starts production in Singapore
    Localizing lubricant production at the AP Oil partner facility will cut delivery times, the company said.
  • Shell sees LNG as starting block for shipping's energy transition
    "There's an urgency to reduce carbon emissions now; we can't sit back and wait for all the research on these new fuels," Henderson said.
  • Tight fuel supply, busy barge schedule put strain on Med bunkering activity
    "The whole of the Med is tight on HSFO and VLSFO," one bunker buyer said, adding that quoted bunker prices were higher as a result.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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