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October 14, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate off 2pc to US$581/TEU, USWC off 1.1pc at $1,313/FEU Imports in US spike as retailers seek to beat tariffs on Chinese goods Iranian super tanker hit by 2 missiles 60 miles off Saudi Arabian coast LA port September box volumes slip 2.7pc, but rise 4.7 over 9 months Greece axes Cosco box terminal, but okays overall Piraeus upgrade High Court denies banker's cash plea, blames casualty on fake pirate attack Panama Canal ends 2019 fiscal year with record tonnage, up 6.2pc ONE and MOL put out imaginary ship fire in crisis management drill South Carolina ports volumes rise 12.5pc in September to 195,000 TEU Kalmar signs 5-year software maintenance and support deal with PSA Amended ballast water management rules for Singapore flagged ships ICHCA cargo handling safety conference in Malta November 11 -14 AirBridgeCargo's Moscow hub re-certified as CEIV Pharma facility Boeing mulls re-engined derivative of 767-XF freighter programme Va-Q-tec, Worldwide Logistic to set up TempChain Centre in Shanghai

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OCTOBER 13, 2019
2020 seen dominating dry bulk shipping's challenges Elucidating the application of 'Letter of Indemnity' for 'Release of Cargo' without OBL Global parcel shipping volume projected to reach 200 bn by 2025 Panama Canal handles record tonnage in FY19 SCI celebrates Foundation Day DPT Board meet confers on key issues Gothenburg port advises trade on post-Brexit procedures Gwadar Port in Pakistan officially opened for commercial shipping Jeddah port operations unaffected by reported tanker explosion & fire offshore No rate adjustment in Hamburg port Forex reserves increase to a record $437.83 bn India-China summit seen positively impacting bilateral cooperation & trade Input tax credit rules modified to curb fake GST invoices

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Textiles from south to north Rail-truck transload facility in Texas opened Hapag-Lloyd sets up new region South Europe IRU to promote hydrogen in road transport Geodis and Arkema test future border with UK Haropa: people can have their say Fedex returns films competing in South Korea Edoardo Podestá to head Dachser air & sea logistics Cuba upgrades 1,000 km of its rail line Broekman opens new facility for BASF New service to Africa and its islands Automated guided ULD vehicle ready to go "Curiosity of the Day" Speedy removal of toll terminals in Germany DHL Supply Chain renews contract with Jaguar Land Rover Now open: Virgin and Delta's LHR export facility Autumn results bode well for the Port of Virginia Maritime chooses Chris Lewis as non-executive director

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Carriers still mired in spot rate doldrums as slack season sets in Peak season nervousness as air freight volumes start to decline Cosco chief slams rivals' plans to be 'end-to-end' supply chain providers Flexport buys online container tracking specialist Crux Systems Is Amazon unstoppable? Automate or stagnate as RPA transforms transport and logistics Edoardo Podesta new COO at Dachser Air & Sea Logistics On the wires: Li & Fung - the rise and fall of the gods Supply chain radar: Is XPO Logistics back on the M&A trail?

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
DHS cuts hurricane-hit Eastern Shipbuilding a break on OPC time deadlines The Department of Homeland Security easing the time deadlines in Eastern Shipbuilding's Offshore Patrol Cutter contract. The Department issued the following statement today. The Department of Homeland Security, after extensive analysis by Robert Allan designs two river service fireboats for Bangladesh The Khulna Shipyard in Bangladesh is building two Robert Allan Ltd. designed fireboats. They are under construction for the Bangladesh Navy, which uses the old-style term "fire floats" to describe them. There Hyundai Heavy EcoBallast BWMS gets U.S. Type Approval The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center has issued a Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., after a detailed review of the manufacturer's type approval application Private equity investor takes majority stake in Foreship Finnish private equity investor Vaaka Partners has become the majority shareholder in Helsinki headquartered ship design and engineering specialist Foreship Ltd. Employing more than 100 naval architects and marine engineers, Foreship is Wärtsilä wins two battery hybrid OSV upgrade contracts Norwegian offshore service vessel operator Atlantic Offshore has contracted Wärtsilä to engineer, supply, and install complete battery hybrid packages in two of its supply vessels. The upgrade project will be carried out Iran suspects NITC tanker was struck by two missiles Iranian state-controlled media outlet PressTV reports that "two separate explosions, possibly caused by missile attacks, have hit an Iranian oil tanker operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) near the Saudi

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Why smart ports will be a game-changer for shipping Join two panels of experts at the Lloyd's List Smart Ports Forum, to be held in Dubai on November 20... The Shipping Outlook: 2020 and beyond Lloyd's List's annual industry outlook event will gather the sharpest minds in the business to offer the inside track on... How to innovate in shipping Join Lloyd's List during Hong Kong Maritime Week on 20 November to discuss the dynamic digital trends shaping shipping from... UK signs Brexit freight capacity contracts worth $109m Up to £86m ($109m) of UK taxpayer cash will be used to fund a set of contracts handed out to... CMA CGM makes formal offer for CEVA shares New strategic plan is expected to raise CEVA's revenue to $9bn as two companies realise economies of scale and reduced... Korean Register launches drone surveys Working use comes after pilot project was completed with the University of Gyeongnam Geochang How to plan for a future in flux Join Lloyd's List in Singapore on 17 October for an expert analysis of the future trade trends shaping shipping markets... VLCC spot charter breaks $300,000 level on market disruption Euronav and Frontline are among those raking in huge charter contracts as sanctions and security issues hit market China ramps up cement imports The move by China to source cement from Vietnam could have a double boost for dry bulk, as Vietnam would... Ballast water focus must shift from equipment to compliance, workshop hears Workshop participants agreed that progress in ballast water treatment was being held back by an attempt to attain absolute elimination... The Interview: Vincent Power The newly elected chairman of the European Maritime Law Organisation hopes to broaden the scope of interest beyond competition law... Italy must integrate port reform and maritime governance Italy's maritime economy lacks the central oversight and organisation that benefit other European governments Questions remain over carriers' ability to pass on 2020 sulphur costs Leading freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is extremely cautious about securing long-term contracts into 2020 against a backdrop of high... Ocean freight peak season fails to materialise Carriers have little to look forward to on the transpacific trade as shippers look elsewhere The Lloyd's List Podcast: Containers, shipmanagement and the casualty code In this week's review of the stories shaping shipping, our containers kingpins James Baker and Linton Nightingale discuss the peak... Holyhead 'unprepared for no-deal Brexit' Holyhead port, a major link in the UK landbridge between Ireland and Europe, is not ready for a no-deal Brexit... Time to take reefers to the 'next level' Maersk Line's head of global reefer solutions Anne-Sophie Zerlang Karlsen says she is continually lashing out at peers for calling... Reefer rates on the rise despite softening perishables trade Slower growth in the overall perishables market will become a feature over the next few years Is IMO 2020 the final nail in the conventional coffin? According to Great White Fleet president Stefano Di Paolo, the era of 'conventional reefer shipping is over' Daily Briefing Free to read: Unipec joins ExxonMobil embargo on vessels linked to Venezuela \| LNG oversupply forcing floating storage, says Poten... Iranian tanker 'hit by missiles' in suspected terror attack Iran said one of its oil tankers has been hit by missiles near Saudi Arabia's port city of Jeddah, causing... Supply tightness prompts upgrade on forecast LNG shipping rates A sharp contango is developing and shipping players are now motivated to move ships onto the water as quickly as... Elba Island fires up LNG export project as first unit starts production Kinder Morgan Natural Gas South Region president Norman Holmes said the new start-up represents an 'important step' as the US... Port of Los Angeles director calls for end to Sino-US trade war Imports at the nation's major retail container ports are expected to hit their highest level of the year in November... Regulators must decide if unmanned vessels are 'ships' in legal sense, argues Jacobsson 'Significant work will have to be carried out in adapting maritime law to the requirements of unmanned vessels,' former IOPC...

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
E-commerce helps boost small warehouse demand, rents US-China reach 'substantial' first phase of trade deal Trade compliance automation behind Amazon's recent acquisition 11 Oct 2019 Carriers need control of supply chain for premium services: speaker India looks to tighten screws on carrier surcharges

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Virgin Voyages CEO: Cruise sector is 'suffering' from gender imbalance Virgin Voyages is determined to provide the ultimate adults-only cruise experience, but that is not its only goal as a newcomer to the industry. The brainchild of Virgin Group's Sir Richard Branson is also set on bringing more women into a sector that, much like all of maritime, is very male-dominated, chief executive Tom McAlpin said. Virgin Voyages appoints first female Canadian master Global Eagle on track with ultramax deliveries by IMO 2020 Stamford-based owner now has four of six units acquired in July buy delivered, all fitted with scrubber kits. SFL starts moving Frontline shares, making $18.2m SFL Corp's Frontline sell-off has begun. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings after the close Friday, SFL Corp sold off 1.6 million shares in its John Fredriksen-backed sibling in five blocks Thursday and Friday, netting the company $18.2m. Tanker owner Frontline filed papers with the SEC Wednesday disclosing SFL Corp could sell its entire 11 million share position. Friday, a Silence from US on Iran tanker attack amid plans to send troops to region US official declines to comment on the attack, which could squeeze Iran's oil trade to Syria Analysts: Geopolitics sweetening a recovering tanker sector With rates shooting up in recent days, at least 10 tanker stocks have hit 52-week highs Euronav's De Stoop glee at VLCC rate boom revenge over scrubber rivals Tanker giant Euronav has expressed delight at cashing in on booming rates for its large crude tankers while rivals risk missing out as their vessels head to dry-dock for exhaust gas scrubber fitting. The New York and Brussels-listed company today fixed two VLCCs at rates sent skywards on a combination of a longer-term supply squeeze and panic over US sanctions against Chinese tanker owners. Chie Shipowners 'vigilant' but undeterred after tanker attack in Red Sea Tanker market faces 'perfect storm' says Frontline boss, as owners re-evaluate security plans Cosco suffers setback in Piraeus boxship port expansion plan Greece approves €611m investments by Chinese company, but additional boxship pier is not among them Major charterers shun Venezuela-linked tankers Trafigura and four oil majors are said to be avoiding dealings with tankers that called in Venezuela recently amid heightened sanction risks JSW Group to order another 14 mini-bulkers Indian owner pushing ahead with bid to create 32-strong fleet Rebekka Herlofsen to leave Wallenius Wilhelmsen Rebekka Herlofsen is making a somewhat surprising departure from her position as CFO of Oslo-listed shipping giant Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Herlofsen came to the company in March 2017 and has been a "key contributor in the extensive merger process and establishment of Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA," the company said. Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders Torvald Klaveness appoints new CFO VLCC rates smash $300,000 per day after latest Middle East tanker attack Large tankers sailing away from booked scrubber fittings to cash in on red hot, fast moving market Broker Ifchor eyes growth with new Singapore bulker desk Swiss shop expands in Asia to focus on smaller vessel sizes BW LNG firms up two newbuilding options at DSME Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led company inches up fleet in red hot market War risk costs poised to jump as China calls for calm Worries mount over Iranian retaliation following suezmax attack blamed on Saudi Arabia Green and digital issues top agenda for shipping's rising generation Essay competition reveals ambitions and concerns of industry's young professionals Oil spilled as Iranian tanker explodes off Jeddah in 'terror attack' Iran says NITC ship hit in apparent missile attack 95km from Saudi Arabian port Governments need to act as manufacturing slowdown spreads Data even now points to negative signs in the US economy, which had so far been resilient. Tsakos secures two-year Chevron deal as suezmax rates rise US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has fixed out a 10-year-old suezmax tanker to oil major Chevron for two years at a strong rate. The 158,000-dwt Pentathlon (built 2009) has been fixed at $29,000 per day, according to European brokers. The charter comes amid rising rates for crude tankers. Clarksons' latest assessment of the rate on a one-year suezmax charter stands at $37,500 per day, up Zodiac Maritime scores strong rate from Trafigura Trafigura has chartered an LR2 from Zodiac Maritime Agencies at what appears to be a strong rate as the healthy crude tanker market spills over into the product carrier sector. Trafigura clinches upsized $1.5bn finance deal Bonanza $100,000 VLCC rates as Cosco sanctions bite deeper The Dutch commodities trader has fixed the 114,000-dwt tanker Tavistock Square (built 2019) from the UK shipow Family of missing Bourbon crew launch rescue appeal Fundraising effort and petition hope to maintain interest in looking for missing seven crew China to 'ask US to end sanctions' on Cosco subsidiaries Move comes as VLCC rates surge to 11-year highs despite return of some Chinese vessels to the market Pirates targeting bigger ships in Singapore Strait UK security firm says perpetrators' appetite now extends beyond just barges with scrap steel Bernard Schulte backs Claritecs as digital bunker start-up raises $600,000 Singapore-based firm says latest funds will go towards product development and market roll-out

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
US shippers relieved by halt to Oct. 15 China tariff increase "Finally, a ray of hope for the U.S.-China trade relationship," said Myron Brilliant, U.S. Chamber of Commerce's head of international affairs. Breaking News: Boeing separates CEO, chairman roles The Boeing Co.'s [NYSE: BA] board of directors late Friday afternoon replaced Dennis Muilenburg as chairman with independent director David Calhoun, but kept him in... Amazon poised to 'double down' on in-house truckload program by rolling into power unit purchases Amazon ramps up truckload business by going all-in on power unit investment Letter Ride LLC, an Amazon delivery partner, cuts almost 900 jobs in Texas and California Letter Ride LLC, a delivery service provider for Amazon, is cutting 423 positions at facilities across Texas. The company is eliminating jobs at its facilities... Federal appeals court overturns nearly $800,000 award in Werner driver trainee FLSA lawsuit A federal appeals court overturned a nearly $800,000 damage award won by student drivers in a class action lawsuit against Werner after a jury found... Nascent freight bull market marches on; volumes cool slightly from last week's pace Trucking volumes remain strong Truckload estimates lower, sentiment higher Earnings estimates continue to be cut by equity analysts, however their outlook for the stocks is positive. Wow Air expects December relaunch Business plan is murky for reincarnated carrier Freight Futures daily curve: 10/11 Philadelphia to Chicago futures (VPC) rise on Thursday as market continues to focus on trade flows. US presses Turkey with threat of economic sanctions The Graham-Van Hollen sanctions bill would cut off Turkey from U.S. military equipment and parts, as well as target foreign support of the country's oil... Flexport acquires API developer focused on container visibility Freight forwarder Flexport acquired a startup that develops technology for tracking containerized goods. Burlingame, California-based Crux Systems said its technology "informs supply chain planning by... Historic snowstorm to keep slamming Plains into weekend Up to three feet of snow Friday through Saturday for parts of Dakotas, Minnesota. Fierce winds, blizzard conditions. Today's Pickup: Ambitious EU project aims to cut carbon emissions from logistics Plus: Safety drivers take center stage; mapping C02 emissions from passenger and freight traffic. Attack on Iranian tanker stokes blazing VLCC rates VLCC rates are reaching epic levels in the wake of an attack in the Red Sea on an Iranian Suezmax tanker. Rail industry watches whether Alberta will encourage more crude-by-rail Reports have been surfacing that the Alberta government could grant more crude-by-rail contracts. Checking your data - like checking your oil Accurate data and careful analysis enable fleets to reverse the trend of lower miles between unscheduled repairs. Port of Los Angeles September volumes lower than in 2018 Port of Los Angeles container volumes dipped in September and its executive director called for a negotiated settlement of the U.S.-China trade ware. Medical marijuana company to audit supply chain for importing Canadian cannabis into Germany Medical marijuana firm AMP will be pursuing a European Union Good Manufacturing Procedure (EU-GMP) audit to ensure quality and integrity of its pharma goods from... Oil prices surge higher, then pull back, on news of Iranian tanker explosions The first news led to a spike that pulled back. But prices were higher as the U.S. trading day began. FreightWaves Radio preview: Martinez' departure; the pricing power index What's next at FMCSA after Ray Martinez departs? Tune in to FW Radio. Commentary: the demise of the freight brokerage Larger shippers must think beyond the short-term peaks and valleys. Eddie Leshin returns to freight as CEO of Anthym Logistics The Backhaulers, Robinson, and Coyote veteran is back to build a brokerage on his own terms. Explained: How and why Brexit will reshape Europe's logistics landscape Renowned logistics analyst explains how Brexit will impact cargo flows, liner shipping calls and European supply chain planning.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019
Japan starts 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel oil supply ahead of IMO mandate Low sulfur IMO 2020 compliant fuels are now available at 14 out of the 22 refineries in Japan. Bunkering operations in Tokyo Bay, Nagoya halted as typhoon Hagibis approaches Bunker deliveries will be delayed during this period and are expected to resume from October 15, traders said. Singapore middle distillate stocks fall for third week on regional demand, arbitrage Singapore's gasoil imports posted a sharp 40.2% week-on-week decline to 192,820 mt over October 3-9. Istanbulbunker2020 group to adopt BIMCO terms for all deliveries "We added the Istanbul Annex due to special procedures in case of cancellation and untaken orders by buyers," the official said. Monjasa enters S America 0.5%S bunkers market via first Colombia delivery Going forward, Monjasa will have both VLSFO and MGO 0.1% products available in Colombia, it said. Gibraltar 0.5% marine fuel rallying versus 0.1% marine gasoil pre-IMO 2020 Many middle distillate traders and analysts expect the implementation of IMO 2020 to boost demand for middle distillates. VLGC rates near 4-year high amid global moves to diversify LPG supply sources "I think Baltic will go above $80/mt soon; hearing level of last done fixture in the East is over $80/mt," one shipping source said.

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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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