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August 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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

The Loadstarweb site
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...

Marine Logweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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"

American Shipperweb site
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...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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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