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November 14, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Korean shipbuilders regain top spot by capturing most new orders in October
  • Hapag-Lloyd expands Atlantic Loop 3 fleet on US-Europe service
  • Container freight rates rise in the run up to new IMO 2020 low sulphur fuel rule
  • Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles see export volume rise, imports fall in Oct
  • ICTSI Oregon wins US$93.6m in court battle with unionised dockworkers
  • Alibaba raises stake in its logistic unit Cainiao with investment of US$3.3b
  • China may fail to meet targetted imports of US farm goods due to swine flu
  • Hactl handles record 104 freighters in 24-hour stretch
  • American and Southwest airlines continue to ground B737 MAX until March
  • Emirates SkyCargo H1 volumes tumble 8pc to 1.2m tonnes amid tough market

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk announces changes in Executive Board
  • Essar Shipping gearing up for IMO 2020 compliance
  • New joint guidelines to improve safety in polar waters
  • New opportunities are opening up as the shipping industry embraces digitalisation & automation
  • APSEZ registers impressive all-round performance
  • Reefer container restriction at Tunisia's Rades port
  • Indian chemicals & petrochemicals sector to grow into $304 bn market by 2025, says Minister
  • New schemes to support MSMEs having good potential for exports on the anvil: Gadkari

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New train running between Austria and Hungary
  • Mark Frese to become new CFO of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Blockchain: UPS and Herd X ship beef from USA to Japan
  • ICTSI makes good progress in the first nine months of 2019
  • Innovative engines for cross-border railfreight
  • ECS Group deepens footprint in Southeast Asia
  • PSI warehouse management system for DFB's equipment
  • Founder of Cebu Pacific passes away at 93
  • HHLA faces more volatility in its markets
  • Volvo Group to restructure its marketing efforts
  • Busiest day ever at Hactl
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Saloodo expands to Africa
  • Issa Baluch wins Tiaca's air cargo professional award 2019
  • Maritima del Principado extends its equipment in Gijón
  • Climate-neutral transports per mouse click
  • Golden October in east Belgium

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • Trade war ripples rock transpacific: first eastbound volume decline in ten years
  • UPS launch of flat-rate parcel service puts the squeeze on FedEx
  • Wincanton reports successful H1 and will press on with probe into Stobart
  • Ratifying UK-EU deal will be 'just the start of Brexit, not the end', says UKWA
  • Slowly, but surely, 'digital' and 'traditional' forwarders are getting closer
  • Ambitious Sri Lanka wants to become a global maritime and logistics centre
  • Mark Frese to replace Nicolás Burr as CFO of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Nike to end pilot project selling on Amazon
  • Xpediator poaches new CFO, Rob Ross, from Europa Worldwide
  • Market insight: Toft's quick exit from APMM - it was 'the hardest decision in my life'

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • NTSB to USCG: Act on duck boat safety
    As part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal July 19, 2018, accident involving a modified WWII DUKW amphibious passenger vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Marine Safety Recommendation
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard puts exoskeleton suits to work
    Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) says it has become a champion in utilizing innovative exoskeleton suit technology. The Robotics Subcommittee (RSC), a section of the NNSY Technology and Innovation Community of Practice (T&I
  • Bollinger to build ocean transport barge for GD Electric Boat
    Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a contract to construct an ocean transport barge for General Dynamics Electric Boat. Bollinger President & CEO Ben Bordelon said that the barge will transport submarine modules
  • Italian-owned OSV hit by pirate attack in southern GoM
    Two crew members of an Italian flagged OSV were injured in a pirate attack in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Tuesday, according to multiple media reports citing Mexican Navy statements. One crew
  • USCG gives update on BWMS type approval program
    In a post on its Maritime Commons blog, the U.S. Coast Guard yesterday gave an update on its Ballast Water Management System type approval program, and guidance on several specific issues on
  • New, "future-proof" MAN engine controller platform passes TAT
    MAN Energy Solutions' electronic "ME" engine portfolio has reached another milestone: its Triton platform has passed its TAT (Type Approval Test) in Japan. "Triton is the new controller platform for our entire,
  • Ingalls starts construction of NSC 10
    Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division yesterday officially started fabrication of the U.S. Coast Guard's newest Legend-class national security cutter (NSC) Calhoun (WMSL 759). The start of fabrication signifies that

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • Moore Maritime Index introduced by global network
    Ship operating costs tool seen as a replacement for OpCosts tool now maintained by rival BDO network, but takes 'completely...
  • D'Amico bullish on product tankers amid lower loss
    The company reported that cost efficiencies helped the bottom line
  • More work needed before a carbon levy, says Platten
    ICS chief Guy Platten hopes that by mid-2020 the 0.5% sulphur cap will be smoothly implemented
  • Hapag-Lloyd names new chief financial officer
    Mark Frese will take up the CFO role at the German container shipping line next March
  • International Group moves to boost competition
    The development appears to come in response to occasional suggestions that the IG acts as a de facto cartel, even...
  • Global oil and LNG trades 'transformed' by moving supply and demand geography
    The International Energy Agency forecasts the demand from Asia is expected to create the biggest shift in oil and gas...
  • MISC forecasts optimism for LNG shipping market
    MISC believes a surge in spot rates in the LNG shipping segment has raised expectations for a run-up to a...
  • Skuld seeks 'firmer' renewal pricing as combined ratio hits 114%
    'After benign premium movements over a number of years, current premium rates are not sustainable and do not adequately support...
  • Transpacific box trade heading for first contraction in a decade
    Port throughput and trade figures indicate no frontloading boost for carriers in 2019
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Main shipping lobbies edging closer to mandatory R&D fund | Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports...
  • Indian Oil starts sales of 0.5% sulphur content fuel oil in India
    Bunker fuel deliveries at other Indian ports will start by mid-November, the refiner said
  • Thailand to open up bids for first FSRU
    The 5m tonnes per annum project is expected to be tendered out by the first quarter of 2020 and sent...
  • RCL takes third-quarter hit on plunging freight rates
    The intra-Asia trade's strong potential for growth has attracted new players and intensified competition. The downside of this competition is...
  • ADNOC signs LNG deals with BP and Total
    Abu Dhabi used to export most of its LNG to one single utility in Japan. It is now seeking new...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • New Jersey considers classification legislation for truckers
  • China import plunge marks weakening trans-Pacific outlook
  • YRCW takes reorganization to a new level
  • Loss-making Yang Ming expects boost from expanded alliance
  • Hong Kong protests force Asia airlines to scrap industry event
  • Convoy snags historic $400 million investment

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • Economou: 'We're all glorified taxi drivers'
    One of shipping's most famous Greek owners is not sure he'd counsel the young to enter the sector.
  • Arntzen and Bugbee mix it up in New York brawl
    Executives trade jabs on approach to capitalising and running companies as finance conference heats up in Manhatttan.
  • Poseidon Principles could be good marketing for banks
    The Poseidon Principles promise to make shipping greener - but it could also be great marketing for the participating banks. BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles By next year, the 12 member banks could be using principles data to trumpet how environmentally friendly they are to a market increasin
  • Bulker owners 'comfortable' with expected 2020 fuel price spread
    Dry bulk shipowners who have spent big money on exhaust gas scrubbers are happy with the forecasted price difference between IMO 2020 compliant and non-compliant fuels. The forward market expects a $236 per tonne average cost spread for 2020 between very low-sulphur and high-sulphur fuel oils, six weeks before IMO limit ship exhaust's sulphur content to 0.5%. Dry bulk's summer of love may be ove
  • The ins and outs at Maersk: Three years of executive changes
    Starting with the departure of chief executive Nils Andersen, strategic shift at Danish shipping giant has also seen several major executive moves
  • d'Amico eyes sales of older MRs after narrowing third-quarter losses
    Company executives are as bullish as ever as spot rates are moving higher with IMO 2020 about to come into force
  • Allianz shuttering underwriting centres in US and Asia
    Allianz Global and Corporate Specialty (AGCS) will no longer underwrite hull and marine liability insurance in North American and Asia. The German insurance giant announced Wednesday that it will consolidate domestic and international marine underwriting in London, Paris and Hamburg to improve profitability and "consolidate expertise at the scale that is needed to service customers effectively."
  • Diamond S fails to sparkle on MR disappointments
    Craig Stevenson-led owner reports better suezmax rates for current quarter after earnings miss.
  • Dutch salvor brought in to refloat grounded Indian tanker
    Marine Masters awarded contract to salvage stricken Elektrans vessel
  • Global Ship Lease plans senior notes refinancing
    The boxship lessor has not wasted any time in kicking off its fundraising after filing a $500m shelf registration three weeks ago
  • Industry group raises concerns over VLCC designs
    IMO called on to reassess newbuilding efficiency regulations for largest class of tankers
  • Yangzijiang confirms 11 orders worth $487m in second half of 2019
    Chinese shipbuilder says bulker deals take orderbook to $3.18bn
  • JL Mowinckels buys stake in Japanese-built supramax
    Norwegian shipowner becomes commercial manager with large minority stake
  • Finland's Gasum buys Linde's LNG assets as it expands business
    Company snaps up liquefaction plant, two terminals and a pair of LNG bunker vessels
  • 'Moderate' threat to vessels as Mexican cartels vie for control
    Dryad Global reveals background to shocking attack on Italian PSV this week
  • Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register team up on finance advice
    Seabury Maritime and Lloyd's Register (LR) are joining forces to provide financial risk assessments for owners. The US advisory firm and the UK classification society said they had formed a strategic partnership to look at operating and capital expenses. The partners will leverage their global capabilities, "vast market knowledge", and extensive networks to build a platform to help shipowners an
  • VLCC market cools down as futures and period rates slide
    While earnings prospects will remain strong in the months ahead, a supply overhang and slower oil demand are worrying for tanker players
  • Hyundai Heavy tries for EU approval of DSME merger
    South Korean shipbuilder has now set in train all competition reviews of $1.7bn deal
  • Massoel bulker goes to Greek buyer as sell-off continues
    Two of the Swiss owner's vessels were detained in the UK last month for non-payment of crew wages.
  • Total limbers up to launch hunt for LNG carriers in early 2020
    French energy major Total is expected to come to the market early next year for LNG carrier tonnage as it lines up the vessels it needs for its expanding portfolio. Shipowners and yards appear to be aware of the incoming enquiry, although the number of vessels the major is expected to seek remains unclear. But Total is known to have been working on a project with yards to draw up specifications
  • Gunvor hires underemployed Russian LNG carrier Portovvy
    Trader Gunvor has fixed an LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit for a delayed midscale liquefaction project in Russia. Gunvor is understood to have taken on the 138,107-cbm Portovvy (ex-Excel, built 2003) for several months. Ice-belted FSU shifts off to Sharjah as project delays lengthen The vessel, which has been converted to serve as an ice-strengthened FSU for Gaz
  • China Merchants Energy set to award VLCC deal to DSIC
    State-owned shipyard and China Merchants Energy Shipping sign letter of intent, sources say
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation keeps silence amid spectre of punishing Sola TS master
    But could Norway's district courts be set to weigh criminal penalties against seafarers once again, following a high-profile accident involving a Norwegian frigate?
  • Pacific Radiance liquidates joint venture after legal losses
    Shareholders decide to wind up CA Offshore Investment after row over PSV newbuilding cancellations.
  • London Club joins rush to increase premiums
    P&I mutual to ask members for 7.5% more at renewal
  • Soren Toft confirms new CEO role after leaving Maersk
    Departed COO is reluctant to reveal new employer yet however
  • Hapag-Lloyd finds successor to Nicolas Burr as CFO
    Mark Frese brought in to replace outgoing finance chief from 1 March
  • Peninsula Petroleum adds seven tankers for IMO 2020 push
    Global bunker group acquires and charters in vessels including a panamax as it ramps up LSFO supply
  • Shipowners submit offers to Shell on LNG carrier newbuildings
    Energy major storms forward on its next set of vessels after locking away berth slots
  • Greeks to the rescue at Amver awards
    Laskaridis among local shipping companies recognised in Piraeus for saving seafarers
  • Pierre Dincq steps down at Exmar after 32 years
    Well-known face at Belgium shipowner says he is moving on to a life outside gas
  • Avenir LNG fixes second newbuilding to Golar Power
    Small-scale specialist wraps up deal to an arm of one of its parent founders
  • Greek police finally net fugitive financier Laimos in Athens
    Former head of Financier Investment Group finally seized after a decade on the run
  • Essar Shipping to fit scrubbers on VLCC and bulkers
    Indian owner says approach to IMO 2020 is a mix of retrofitting and LSFO
  • Eurotankers linked to Phoenix VLCC after Hermes deal failed
    Greek owner said to have added its second VLCC at firm price
  • International Group loosens rules on competition
    Controversial competition pact between clubs has been reformed
  • TechnipFMC takes $125m hit after selling cable-layer
    French contractor expects to deliver Global 1201 in December
  • Scottish ro-pax breaks down a day after refit
    A Scottish ro-pax has broken down on its first day back in service after a refit. CalMac's 8,700-gt Loch Seaforth (built 2014) was stuck in Stornoway with engine problems, the Scottish Daily Mail reported. The $54m vessel had just spent two weeks in drydock on Merseyside. It had also broken down last year, leaving 343 passengers and crew stranded, the report said. A CalMac spokesman told the n
  • Sembcorp Marine posts $52.5m loss in third quarter
    Singapore yard group continues to be impacted by sector challenges and intense competition
  • Impairments and weaker revenues trim MISC profit
    Malaysian tanker and LNG owner hurt by series of one-offs in third quarter
  • 'Lack of transparency' stops Greek owners winning Japan loans
    Japan has no shortage of capital to lend, but lacks confidence in corporate structures, especially in Greece
  • Affinity: LNG not perfect, but it's the best future fuel option
    Broker continues to back gas as it is "the greenest large-scale shipping solution" currently available
  • BNP commits to Poseidon code, Japan's banks remain on sidelines
    French bank says it will offer loan discounts to shipowners borrowing for projects that cut carbon
  • Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait
    Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme.
  • Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety
    Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources
  • Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies
    Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • Freight forwarder Airspace Technologies relies on round-the-clock machine learning
    Rusnak conducted the most substantive machine learning in logistics presentation this writer has seen,
  • Southwest Airlines to begin bar coding cargo in 2020
    Shippers will have more reason to "luv" Southwest Airlines when they get the same treatment as passenger baggage for tracking cargo with bar codes.
  • Singapore Shipping sees slide in revenues and profits
    Revenues were down, costs were flat, profits were down. It was largely an unhappy first half financial year for Singapore Shipping.
  • Rapid Fire Demos: Front-to-back-of-the-truck digitalization
    Digitalization has taken hold across every aspect of the trucking industry, from the back office and receiving dock, to the drivers, trucks and trailers, making...
  • Study finds $25.7 billion in US hospital supply chain overspending
    Hospital supply chains overspent to the tune of $25.7 billion in the 2018-2019, study finds
  • Revenues plunge but profits surge for Pan Ocean
    Pan Ocean, a mixed-fleet ocean shipping carrier, reported a double-digit revenue decline but experienced a double digit surge in profits in the third quarter of...
  • 'On the Spot' live from Chicago: Are brokers willing to adjust their prices?
    FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joins the 'On the Spot' crew at FreightWaves Live in Chicago to deliver the weekly freight rates report.
  • Redwood Logistics takes next step in digital transformation
    The Chicago-based 3PL and TMS provider has launched a consulting service to help companies integrate its RedwoodConnect 2.0, and added two senior executives to promote...
  • Record Veterans Day snowfall sends Midwest traffic to screeching halt
    Hundreds of flight cancellations, multiple highway accidents in Midwest as record-setting snowfall makes mess of Veterans Day.
  • Selling outcomes rather than features propels Transplace (with video)
    Frank McGuigan, CEO of Transplace, in a wide-ranging discussion at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago, detailed Transplace's current status, market conditions, and how technology is driving an...
  • Where's my truck, and what's the value of that information? (with video)
    Vehicle and shipment tracking has undergone a revolution since the days of check calls, but more value needs to be provided to carriers to take...
  • Logistics companies can embrace automation while bypassing the hype cycle
    The tech uproar created a prime environment for startups to enter the space, providing innovative products and disrupting the status quo.
  • Amazon bars use of USPS delivery service for some seller-fulfilled goods
    Amazon bars Priority Mail traffic for seller-fulfilled shipments unless merchants buy the postage through it
  • Yang Ming reports lower revenue, larger loss in third quarter
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (TWSE:2609) said it had lower revenue and a larger loss in the third quarter of 2019 than in the same...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/13
    Trucking Freight Futures remain quiet on Tuesday as the markets look for fundamental drivers
  • Surface Transportation Board gets an earful
    The regulatory agency for rail receives a flurry of feedback on rail rate reasonableness and demurrage and accessorial charges.
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds sixth ship to transatlantic U.S.-flag service
    Hapag-Lloyd says addition of a sixth ship to one of its U.S.-flag transatlantic services will improve reliability.
  • Brake violations decline during latest inspection blitz
    13.5% of trucks inspected in U.S., Canada placed out of service.
  • Schneider Transportation Management focuses in on driver experience
    In an industry in which every minute counts, all players can see big returns when one member of the supply chain integrates innovative technologies and...
  • Digital disruption will speed up supply chains, says J.B. Hunt's Simpson (with video)
    CHICAGO - The technology transformation that's underway in freight transportation is badly needed to eliminate billions of dollars in annual waste and improve service for...
  • Lake-effect snow still slamming the Midwest
    Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine.
  • How Jordan Belfort finally figured out his 'why' (with video)
    Lean Tech brought the Wolf of Wall Street to FreightWaves LIVE.
  • Krispy Kreme delivery man given Sprinter van at FreightWaves LIVE
    FreightWaves donates new Daimler Freightliner Sprinter delivery vehicle to Jayson Gonzalez so he can continue his successful donut delivery venture in Minnesota.
  • Today's Pickup: Got (no) milk: Dairy giant Dean Foods files for bankruptcy
    Plus: Amazon takes a hit in Seattle; the first all-electric mobile health lab
  • J.B. Hunt's Shipper 360 offers customers multimodal visibility, predictive pricing
    Hunt thinks that an additional 7 to 11 million loads per year could shift from the highway to intermodal.
  • Amazon named FreightTech 25 champion two years running (with video)
    This year's list includes 16 returning winners from last year's awards and nine first-timers.
  • Tesla finally settles on Berlin for its next Gigafactory
    In a recent auto awards function in Germany, Elon Musk outlined Tesla's plans of setting up its fourth Gigafactory in Berlin.
  • First in a decade: Trans-Pacific box trade to contract this year
    Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO will be the main market share "losers", says Alphaliner.
  • $400 million funding round values Convoy at $2.75 billion
    Founded by Dan Lewis, CEO, and Grant Goodale, CTO, in 2015, Convoy has closed a $400 million Series D round of funding, bringing total funding...
  • Airfreight prices climb, but for how long?
    Although air freight prices have been edging upwards, sources suggest the 2019 peak season might be short-lived.
  • Shadow of Brexit fuels Dutch warehouse logistics boom
    Brexit-driven scramble for supply chain properties continues as Tristan plans $165 million investment in Dutch logistics platform.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
  • ICE LSGO backwardation collapses on weak fundamentals
    The prompt backwardation in the ICE low-sulfur gasoil futures narrowed sharply Tuesday, while overall sentiment felt softer amid doubts about the extent of the boost to middle distillates from the implementation of IMO 2020 on January 1.
  • 380 CST bunker prices slump in China, Hong Kong ahead of IMO 2020
    The Shanghai and Hong Kong delivered 380 CST bunker fuel price hit fresh lows Tuesday, amid continued destocking of the high sulfur grade ahead of the International Maritime Organization's low sulfur marine fuels mandate in January.
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Oct bunker fuel sales fall 9% to 3.77 mil mt
    Singapore's bunker fuel sales in October fell 9% year on year to 3.77 million mt, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore data released Wednesday showed.
  • Strong demand keeps 0.5%S FO cracks at premium to gasoline
    The growing attraction of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil production is causing refiners to reduce run rates at fluid catalytic cracking units, one refiner said.
  • Key oil market forecasts from the IEA's 2019 World Energy Outlook
    The International Energy Agency published its latest World Energy Outlook on Wednesday, containing closely-watched, long-term forecasts for energy supply and demand to 2040.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude settles slightly higher on signs of economic strength
    Crude futures settled higher Wednesday bolstered by projections of economic expansion in the US and slowing output growth.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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