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August 14, 2019

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Gap widens between LA and Long Beach as US tariffs bite US threat to impose tariffs on China imports likely to push up rates Savannah reaches milestone with throughput of 4.5 million TEU Office of Management and Budget gives Hours of Service critical review China to fight America's tariffs on Chinese imports with countermeasures New deal paves way for US to triple beef exports to European Union Evergreen levies US$35,000 per box fine for misdeclared hazmat Details of US-Mexico-Canada trade deal ironed out by lawmakers Trump's cheap drug import plan hits brick wall, pharma would be hurt Re-flagging of ships is easy, but not in the crew's best interest Macao's boxes moved over land as port cargo falls 7.3pc Most Hong Kong freighter flights unaffected by cancellations Deutsche Post DHL, Austrian Post sign parcel delivery agreement Japan Airlines and Kalitta Air enter freighter codeshare agreement Cargo-partner opens warehouse in Slovenia for contract logistics

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Over 2,000 ships to install scrubbers this year to meet IMO deadline of Jan. 2020 RCL launches new billion-baht container vessel; hopes to achieve 10 pc growth this year Yang Ming registers increased consolidated revenues & business volumes in Q2 & H1 India seen needing to resolve differences with US to benefit from US-China trade war Mansukh Mandaviya reviews working, ongoing projects & future plans of Mumbai Port Shanghai is the world's best-connected port Finance Minister assures no penalty on failing to meet new CSR norms India Customs & Post move forward with the exchange of electronic advance data Monetary limits for filing of appeals by Income Tax Dept further enhanced by CBDT Replacement for MEIS urged

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New vehicles to mine 500,000 t of salt in Ireland Ulan Bator Railway faces a serious task ICTSI celebrates a successful first half of 2019 HFW to launch Monaco office with new team Qantas prepares for first A321 freighter operations Turning point on the east-west axis HMM joins up two of its services in the APAC region Pamyra expands into Switzerland Dachser to build hub in northern Germany GAC appoints new vice president for Americas Region Trumpets and fanfares for Air Partner Reducing Tyrol's truck traffic by 1,300 vehicles per day Final result of the public exchange of Panalpina shares Gebrüder Weiss opens office in Uzbekistan Bremen restores the river Billerbeck to its natural state "Curiosity of the Day" United Cargo paves way for new online portal

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Rotterdam unveils digital data solution to get ports talking to each other FTZ designation aims to boost Montreal's international cargo flows Scrubbers will help shipping hit greenhouse gas reduction targets Etihad decides not to reinvest in India's Jet Airways Cargo on the rise at Texas airports in H1 Market Insight: Is the Maersk family ready for another dance? Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - here comes the love...

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Port of Baltimore receives federal grant to strengthen security The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration (MDOT MPA) announced August 13 that it has been awarded $703,116 in the most recent round of funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Prominent fast-ferry builders choose MAN engines Australian shipbuilders, Austal and Incat Tasmania, have ordered a total of eight MAN16V28/33D STC engines in connection with the decision of the Government of theRepublic of Trinidad & Tobago to build one Carnival Corporation Announces Two New Appointments to Its Compliance Departments Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest leisure travel company, announced the promotion of ChrisDonald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance and the appointment of Peter Anderson to its newly created position of chief DNV GL supplies ShipManager Hull software to realize Saipem 7000's digital twin Saipem, an energy and infrastructure solution provider, is implementing DNV GL's hull planned maintenance system, ShipManager Hull, based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels. DNV GL will supply its St. Croix County upgrades with new Lake Assault rescue boats The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, located in Hudson, Wis., recently took delivery of a custom-built Lake Assault Boats rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB). The new craft enhances the office's patrol capabilities DEME's New Dredger "Bonny River" Features SCHOTTEL Propulsion Solutions SCHOTTEL recently announced that the trailing suction hopper dredge named the Bonny River, built at Royal IHC's Chinese partner yard COSCO Guangdong Shipyard, features its propulsion solutions. Recently handed over to the

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Freight forwarders hit back on cargo misdeclaration fines 'It's interesting that they talk about fines, because I don't think that in the private sector you can fine people... Pangaea posts reduced profit but continues to 'outperform' market Net income falls to $4m from $5.8m in the second quarter a year ago, as revenues dip by 16% Stena chief seeks diplomatic support as concerns grow for 23 detained crew Stena Bulk chief executive Erik Hanell has spent the past month trying every possible avenue open to secure the release... UPDATED: Sanctions-busting tanker de-flagged by St Kitts & Nevis registry Bonita Queen's movements follow a similar pattern of behaviour used by other Chinese-owned or Iranian-controlled ships to avoid detection and... Yang Ming says trade war is weighing on demand But it argues its fleet renewal plan has helped improve cost structure Brexit uncertainty forces DFDS to downgrade earnings expectations Ro-ro owner sees revenues and profits grow in the second quarter but Brexit casts cloud over the remainder of the... Malaysia developing $477m oil storage and bunker facility next to Singapore The company has been in discussions with various investors from the Middle East, mainland China and Hong Kong as well... HFW takes over old Ince & Co Monaco office Shipping law firm HFW is opening a Monaco office next month, after hiring seven lawyers from the old Ince &... Moore Stephens strengthens shipping service Accounting and consultancy network has been a leading brand name in shipping for 75 years but has now formalised a... UPDATED: Iran says UK may release Grace 1 oil tanker The IRNA news agency, citing the deputy head of Iran's ports and maritime organisation, Jalil Eslami, said Britain was interested in... Fredriksen enters bunkering joint venture with Trafigura Frontline and Golden Ocean Group will acquire 10% and 15% interests in the venture respectively Daily Briefing Box: China's Asian rivals begin to take up the slack \| Tankers: Aframax Earnings Under Pressure \| Dry: Grains offer... Seafarers to receive extra payments if attacked in Strait of Hormuz While the attacks have thus far only affected tankers, the IBF said it wanted to show leadership and prompt action to... ICTSI first half volumes up 7% on operational ramp-ups and new terminals in Papua New Guinea Looking ahead ICTSI said that although its business remained relatively unscathed by current geopolitical headwinds, it remained vigilant and would... IMC founder Frank Tsao dead at 94 His early success in dry bulker business had crowned him as one of the four magnates, or 'kings' as the... South Korea eyes support for US-led coalition in Strait of Hormuz Although South Korean authorities say there is no plan to join a US-led coalition, observers note that additional parliamentary approval... Pioneer Marine remains profitable despite weak rates Pioneer Marine boasts a $3.7m profit for the first six months of the year

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Can 'smart containers' prevent ship fires? Savannah intermodal surges as rail work pushes ahead Yang Ming sees darkening container outlook US delays tariffs on key Chinese imports Correction: US imports from Asia rise ahead of peak Top 50 trucking company rankings 2018 Funding to aid Montreal port truck flow Seed investment targets carrier cash flow woes

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Shipping stocks rise on Trump tariff delay Taxes postponed on several Chinese imports until 15 December, primarily boxed goods such as cell phones, laptop computers, toys and apparel. Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue Start-up schedule expected to slide into fourth quarter as shoreside works continue Japan P&I Club goes 'back to basics' as outlook brightens Mutual sees its rating lifted by S&P after profitable 2018 boosts free reserves DHT Holdings fixes out scrubber-fitted VLCC on three-year deal DHT Holdings has locked one of its scrubber-fitted VLCCs into a three-year charter. The New York-traded company announced that one of its 2012 built ships would earn a base rate of $30,000 per day from the deal. DHT will also bank all earnings up to $37,500 per day as part of the package, with income above that level shared with the charterer. The contract will begin after the scrubber retrofit Second suit filed in Teekay Offshore take-private move Two shareholders say Brookfield breached its fiduciary duty to shareholders Ship recycling innovator Tom Peter Blankestijn dies Green shiprecycling pioneer Tom Peter Blankestijn has died at the age of 58. The managing director of Rotterdam-based Sea2Cradle suffered an acute heart attack on 12 August. Wouter Rozenveld, business partner and director operations of Sea2Cradle, informed colleagues in an email in which he said Blankestijn died despite efforts by ambulance and hospital staff to save him. The other 2020 deadli Cosco Singapore posts profit as focus shifts to logistics Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) has posted another profitable quarter and has announced a new chairman and plans to expand its logistics offering. Cosco lines up scrubbers for 23 vessels The Singapore-listed division of the Chinese shipping conglomerate recorded net income of SGD 1.71m ($1.23) during the second quarter. The result is 30% lower than that seen at the same point in 2018. d'Amico and Glencore joint-venture linked to product tanker sales A joint-venture between shipowner d'Amico and trader Glencore is believed to have sold one or two of its vessels. d'Amico and Mitsubishi make second MR disposal in 2019 TradeWinds reported back in June the 47,147-dwt Glenda Megan (built 2009) and 44,999-dwt Glenda Meredith (built 2010) were being marketed for sale. Brokers now report the Glenda International ships to have been picked up at a pr LNG carrier watch starts as market awaits first Freeport LNG cargo Newest US liquefaction project prepares for first export shipment Clarksons and Enerjen Capital aim to put power back in the hands of bunker buyers The world's largest shipbroker is collaborating with the energy hedging specialist to provide physical and derivatives solutions for IMO 2020 Wah Kwong Shipping chief executive David Palmer retires David Palmer is retiring as chief executive of Wah Kwong Shipping but still plans to keep his hand in the shipping industry, in which he has worked for 43 years. Wah Kwong places first VLCC newbuilding order for a decade Palmer will step down in September and plans to take his remaining annual leave during the last weeks of his contract, he told TradeWinds. "In just three weeks, I will have rea Iranian officials expect UK to release detained Grace 1 tanker soon A tanker at the hub of a dispute between Britain and Iran will soon be released, officials said on Tuesday. Could detained Grace 1 be poised to sail from Gibraltar? ITF agrees Strait of Hormuz 'extended risk zone' British marines took control of the 300,600-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in early July with the ship since detained in Gibraltar. Today Dryad Global suggested the tanker could soon be re Utkilen reveals profit growth amid continued renewal drive Chemical tanker owner locks in charters for stainless steel newbuildings International Maritime Carriers founder Frank Tsao dies at 95 One of the creators of the modern Hong Kong and Singapore shipowning scenes has passed away 2020 Bulkers starts earning with Newcastlemax delivery The delivery means Tor Olav Troim's first pure shipowning company will have income to offset its outgoings. Brexit fears take a bite out of DFDS forecasts and share price Fears around Brexit have led DFDS to cut its full year outlook, sending shares in the Danish ferry owner spinning downwards today. Hapag-Lloyd sticks to forecasts despite geopolitical trouble 'Go-getter' Pilides helping to sell Cyprus as hub for global shipping Its stock slumped by more than one tenth in early trading after it warned of "exceptional uncertainty" around the UK's pending exit f John Fredriksen teams with Trafigura to forge new marine fuel giant Frontline's Macleod tells TradeWinds that new venture will serve group companies and third parties 'Go-getter' Pilides helping to sell Cyprus as hub for global shipping Enthusiasm and business nous of former executive is aiding the island nation's reach around the world EU approves state aid for Croatian LNG FSRU Project gets backing as it will "contribute to the security and diversification" of energy supplies Sincere Navigation set to return to black later this year Taiwanese capesize owner suffered in the first six months of 2019 due to Vale mining woes Could detained Grace 1 be poised to sail from Gibraltar? VLCC's release could be an attempt to reduce UK's foreign policy issues in run up to Brexit, says UK security firm Houston Ship Channel 'just as important as Strait of Hormuz' US oil and gas pipeline operator says importance of Texas waterway has been "unappreciated"

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Malaysia's Sime Darby buys Gough of New Zealand Kuala Lumpur-headquartered trading conglomerate Sime Darby (BMB: 4197) of Malaysia has conditionally acquired the privately held automotive and construction machinery dealer Gough Group of Christchurch,... Weaker logistics and U.S. revenue hurt Titanium in second quarter Canadian transportation firm posts a 19 percent drop in revenue on tougher freight market on both sides of the border. The only certainty for equity markets and transportation stocks is uncertainty Volatility appears to be the only certainty for transportation stocks as trade concerns loom. The transportation stocks walked through a less than stellar earnings season,... Tropical Storm Krosa may cause shipping troubles in eastern Asia Japan's busiest port in potential path of Tropical Storm Krosa. Slow downs likely for a couple days. Canada invests over $100 million in rail-related infrastructure projects The announcements confirming Canada's planned investments in rail infrastructure come as the country prepares for a federal election in October. Workhorse Group prospects brighten as production of electric step vans for UPS nears Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne has raised his estimate for Workhorse Group Inc. shares from $2.00 to $4.00 based on the company beginning production in the... Fitzgerald Glider Kits potentially on hook for $83 million in taxes Government denies claims the IRS misled company on excise tax rules. Small fleets continue to lag behind larger peers in ELD compliance Waiting until December to start running ELDs could leave some carriers in a lurch. Menzies acquisition secures foothold in Canadian air freight market Vancouver-based GTO Global Logistics acquired by Air Menzies International, providing "an important advantage a major global trading route." West Coast volumes poised to rip Multi-modal data and channel checks with freight brokers point to a good setup for peak season. Commentary: Three observations about the adoption of distributed ledger technology in supply chain Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain is becoming more mainstream. Information about a new study of DLT provides details. Bond agencies lower UPS debt ratings, urging cash flow prudence as pension obligations loom Two bond rating agencies downgrade UPS debt, urging caution in how it allocates free cash flows Ten things to consider before buying your next Class 8 truck Images: Jim Allen/FreightWaves Deciding to purchase a Class 8 truck is a large and serious investment. Truck drivers often dream about the day they drive... Celadon announces former Swift head will lead trucking unit turnaround The transformation continues at Celadon Trucking with former Swift Transportation chief taking the helm. Commentary: What's in a railroad map? As railroads cut less profitable routes, shippers should learn as much as possible about railroads plans for future service. No major rate swings expected for air cargo amid protests at Hong Kong Airport As protests continue at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the disruption has not caused major delays in air cargo shipments or dramatic increases in rates,... Yang Ming reports operating profit in second quarter Yang Ming had an operating profit in the second quarter but notes U.S.-China trade conflict has weakened demand for container transportation. Stormy up north, dangerous heat down south Severe storms in the Northeast, life-threatening heat spreading across the South. Air cargo stakeholders should be focused on Hong Kong's bigger political picture Ongoing political unrest has taken its toll on business sentiment throughout Hong Kong. First Freightliner eCascadias readied for customer testing Daimler Trucks is sending the first two eCascadia Class 8 battery electric-powered trucks to fleets in Southern California in late August as part of a... Prime Air Drone Development Amazon nears U.S. release for Prime Air drone deliveries. USTR delaying tariffs on phones, laptops from China Some tech goods, including cellphones, laptops and video game consoles, won't be subject to Section 301 tariffs when a new round takes effect September 1. Gas stations dry up in Portugal amidst trucker strike Portuguese truck driver unions have gone on an indefinite strike, demanding better monthly base salaries. Today's Pickup: Kraft taps FourKites' Facility Manager to cut dwell times FourKites has connected the truck to the distribution center with its new Facility Manager solution, providing new levels of visibility into operations. Phononic reinvents the way cold supply chains work Phononic provides semiconductor chip solutions that help companies replace inefficient and bulky compressors, heat sinks and fans used for cooling and heating products moving in... Cargo activity at several Texas airports showed significant increases for first half of 2019 In Texas, several major and regional airports posted large increases in air cargo trade for the first six months of 2019. Amarillo International Airport's trade... Port Report: July imports flat at the Los Angeles-Long Beach gateway But Japan's biggest shipping line looks to restart Long Beach service after summer hiatus. Massive rise in profit for port operator ICTSI Manila, Philippines-based international container terminal operator, ICTSI (PSE: ICT) has reported a massive increase in profit and a substantial increase in revenues for the first... Solid results for oil and gas explorer and transporter INPEX Japanese gas explorer, prospector and transporter INPEX (JPX: 1605), which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced a solid upswing in revenues, operating income...

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AUGUST 13, 2019
Americas bunkers markets reassess August outlook amid pressure North American bunkers markets opened this week under renewed pressure from upstream energy sectors. Stena Oil to supply IMO 2020-compliant fuel oil in Scandinavia The VLSFO specification parameters include 0.47% sulfur content, 234 CST viscosity and a density of 0.945, it said. Oil rises as US scales back tariffs, lifting demand outlooks Oil futures settled higher Tuesday as the market re-evaluated demand outlooks. US crude inventories likely lower as refinery runs remain high Analysts polled by Platts were looking for refinery runs to be unchanged last week at 96.4% of capacity, on average. Frontline, Golden Ocean Group, Trafigura form bunkering joint venture ahead of IMO 2020 "We believe that marine fuel market disruptions will be brought on by the implementation of IMO 2020 regulations," Dam said. Freeport LNG terminal could see first tanker arrive within days: cFlow The Mitsui and Kansai Electric Power owned LNG Jurojin listed a captain's destination of US FPO with an estimated arrival of Thursday. CSA supports study showing heavy fuel oil with scrubbers helps cut CO2 emissions The industry has long realized that there is an energy penalty differential in the production of fuels, Adams said. August ICE LSGO futures delivery at 2,645 lots The buyers were BP with around 1,650 lots and Shell with around 1,000 lots, sources said. US Aug middle distillate deliveries to Europe top 1 mil mt: cFlow Market participants expected between 1 million and 1.5 million mt of diesel from the US to land in Europe this month due to a fairly open arbitrage.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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