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November 15, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay warns of 'challenging and uncertain' times ahead amid ongoing HK protests
  • Trans-Pacific box shipping trade expected to drop 2pc in 2019:Alphaliner
  • Trans-Pacific box rates climb in November but far short of 2018's peak rates
  • Capacity to be expanded at Portugal's Port of Sines to handle 7m TEU
  • Hamburg Port takes delivery of 3 gantry cranes to handle 23,000-TEU box ships
  • CP, short line railroads, transload operators collaborate to drive growth
  • Air cargo executives to meet next week at TIACA summit in Budapest
  • Air France-KLM's restructuring plan calls for expansion of air cargo business
  • Lufthansa Cargo starts freighter service to Miami
  • Hubtex and Dimos produce new unit load device transporters for airfreight

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Hapag-Lloyd doubles operational result in first nine months
  • Suez Canal circular on transiting VLCCs
  • TT Club Innovation in Safety Award presented to Künz, CSXIT & Yardeye
  • Agriculture Ministry relaxes onion import norms till Dec. 31
  • DGTR recommends extending anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese chemical
  • Cruise service launched from Mumbai Port to Diu
  • DP World joint venture awarded concession for construction & operation of new berths at Port 2000 in Le Havre
  • Regulatory changes in Philippines import manifest
  • Vigilance Awareness Week observed at JNPT
  • GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C further simplified & last dates of submission extended
  • India seeking complete restoration of GSP benefits as part of limited trade deal with US
  • Bhavani Foundation celebrates 4 successful years of contributing to social welfare
  • Global black tea production up

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 15th Air Cargo Americas - Business as usual?
  • Austria bans truck transit for two thirds of total cargo
  • FM Logistic unveils the Ergoskel
  • Koper to receive a fourth rail-mounted gantry in 2020
  • UTA chooses area manager for western and southern Europe
  • China Cargo Airlines to launch Indian maindeck destination
  • Spanish ports: good results in first nine months of 2019
  • Heppner expands to Senegal
  • Switzerland takes measures to promote modal shift
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances its Atlantic loop
  • Partners achieve active pharma shipment record
  • Thai Airways celebrates and expands
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bergé Gefco aims at 20% reduction of CO2 emissions
  • Roland Etter elected managing director of Saspa
  • A train that goes down in history
  • Northport New Zealand opts for new equipment

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Exclusive: IATA faces legal backlash over 'dangerous' CASS irregularities
  • Supply chain chaos as political conflict paralyses Bolivia
  • Hapag-Lloyd 'profit before market share' strategy pays dividends
  • HMM reports more losses in Q3, but cost-cutting efforts prove valuable
  • Profits rise as Agility continues to forge ahead with digital development
  • GST and tech start-ups are driving huge change in India's road freight sector
  • Port of LA tariff study sends stern warnings on real impact of trade war

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Arista and ABS in ocean data agreement
    Athens-based Arista Shipping has reached an ocean data agreement with ABS. Arista's fleet and managed vessels will use processed data from the ABS Metocean Hindcast Data application to guide operational decision making.
  • National Rivers Hall of Fame honors WCI, Debra Calhoun
    Waterways Council, Inc. and its Senior Vice President, Debra (Colbert) Calhoun, were honored November 7, 2019, with National Rivers Hall of Fame (NRHOF) Achievement Awards, during the 16th Annual Waterways Symposium in
  • MetalCraft launches patrol boat for Mobile, Ala., police
    MetalCraft Marine recently launched what it calls "a serious patrol boat" for the Mobile, Ala., Police Department. The 34' Interceptor patrol has a large cabin with 6'10" headroom, and a large aft
  • VIDEO: New Metal Shark pilot boats go to work in New Orleans
    Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark has delivered two new pilot boats to New Orleans-based Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, LLC (BCMT). Designed in-house by Metal Shark and built at its Jeanerette, production
  • Low lube oil levels led to near-grounding of Viking Sky
    The Accident Investigation Board of Norway has issued an interim report on the March 23, 2019 incident that saw 479 passengers evacuated by helicopter from Viking Ocean Cruises' Viking Sky when it
  • West Coast demos generate strong interest in high-power diesel outboard
    Costa Mesa, Calif., based marine power specialist Boatswain's Locker, reports great feedback and high levels of interest following five weeks of on-water demonstrations of the Cox Powertrain CXO300 - the world's highest-powered
  • VIDEO: Maintenance dredging goes autonomous and underwater
    Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects has unveiled a concept design for an Autonomous Underwater Maintenance Dredge (AUMD) at a conference in Trondheim, Norway. Developed by C-Job's Research and Development department, the AUMD has

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Misdeclared cargoes accounting for more container fires
    Current statistics show that a serious fire is occurring every 30 days, rather than every 60 days, says TT Club...
  • Hong Kong - The gateway to mainland China and the rest of the world
    Located at the heart of Asia and close to the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong offers the maritime sector an...
  • Hapag-Lloyd could return to yards next year
    A slowdown in orders and expected increase in scrapping should keep the supply side in equilibrium during the next two...
  • Lack of confidence among exporters hitting air and ocean freight
    Exporters of maritime cargo face additional questions arising from IMO 2020 rules requiring shipping lines to cut sulphur emissions next...
  • HMM's bulk shipping helps reduce losses
    South Korean carrier has again warned of risks brought by the worldwide geo-political uncertainties
  • Epic Gas sees positive fundamentals in LPG sector
    The company made a loss of $2.9m in the third quarter of the year, which includes one-off costs of $3.2m...
  • Viewpoint: A life of crime
    Those at sea have been warned never to trust their instruments implicitly, while they all, in theory, have alternative means...
  • MOL Chemical Tankers in Ulsan port tank storage tie-up
    Ulsan is South Korea's main petrochemicals centre handling a wide range of chemicals, and is strategically located near top chemical...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Global oil and LNG trades 'transformed' by moving supply and demand geography | More work needed before...
  • Russia key to global seaborne coal market
    By 2040, Russia is expected to overtake Indonesia as the biggest exporter of coal, as the Southeast Asian country's thermal...
  • CSSC Shipping funds Golar FSRU conversion
    On delivery, the converted FSRU will serve a liquefied natural gas import terminal project in Croatia under a 10-year contract
  • Hapag-Lloyd profit increases on higher freight rates
    Full-year earnings expected to be at upper end of guidance
  • Fleet Management lauds value of relationships as it turns 25
    Co-operation and partnership both between and across national boundaries in the company's global business have helped it achieve success
  • AG&P invests in Kanfer Shipping to boost LNG access
    Kanfer Shipping brings on board the capability to break-bulk LNG affordably, filling a critical gap in the LNG supply chain...
  • Yang Ming losses widen on weak cargo demand
    Company saw T$1.4bn losses from not exercising the buy options for certain vessels that it sold and leased back earlier

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Abu Dhabi Ports to link with India's digital freight portal
  • Danny Wan named executive director at Port of Oakland
  • Landmark judgment puts ILWU on its heels
  • Virginia unveils plan to reverse falling export volumes
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets profitability as volume slips
  • NY-NJ enters big-ship era in stride with energized leadership

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Global Ship Lease sets note sale at $27.5m
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) is offering $27.5m in senior unsecured notes at 8% as a means to pay off some debt maturing in 2022. The Ian Webber-led boxship owner said the notes will mature at the end of 2024 and will be payable in arrears on the last days of February, May, August and November of each year, starting 29 February 2020 and at maturity. GSL intends to use the offer's net proceeds to repa
  • EuroDry expects 'profitable' fourth quarter
    EuroDry is looking to land on the black side of the ledger at the close of the present quarter, barring anymore dry-dockings through year's end. The Aristides Pittas-led owner of seven dry bulk carriers reported a $0.79m net loss attributable to common shareholders versus a $1.42m profit during the same period in 2018. That translated into an adjusted loss per share of $0.26 versus $0.62 earning
  • American Club takes 'member-specific' approach to P&I rates
    P&I mutual will also make a supplementary call on members for previous policy years
  • Teekay LNG shares rise on 'highest ever' quarterly results
    Company is 'unmatched' within LNG sector, according to an analyst.
  • Teekay Tankers axes dividends, could sell ships in hunt for cash
    Teekay Tankers won't be issuing any more dividends and might look to sell ships in an effort to shed debt. The New York-traded shipowner's chief executive Kevin Mackay said the company had borrowed earlier in the year on sale and leaseback transactions in order to shore up liquidity in a weak market. Teekay Tankers sees strong rates; plans share reverse split With the tanker market improving, h
  • Diamond S has 'never seen rates like this' as 2020 optimism hots up
    Analysts have raised price targets for the New York-listed tanker company, which is riding a wave of rising rates.
  • Pyxis Tankers third quarter loss comes in less than $1m
    Pyxis Tankers finished the third quarter just barely in the red, and the company doesn't expect to be there much longer. The New York-traded product tanker owner reported Thursday a $800,000 loss for the three months ending 30 September versus a $4.1m loss for the same period last year. Pyxis Tankers stays in the red during 'choppy' second quarter Revenues declined slightly year-over-year from
  • Diana Shipping kamsarmax stays on charter to Cargill for another year
    The bulker has been extended at a rate that is around 21% lower than in the initial period.
  • Sinopec plotting 100-barge fleet for LSFO supply
    Chinese refiner said to be gearing up for IMO 2020 with big newbuilding plans
  • Hermitage Offshore racks up another loss
    Costs still outstripping revenue for Scorpio-backed OSV owner
  • Seaspan snaps up boxship fleet for $380m
    US-listed group approaches 1m teu with deal for neo-panamaxes
  • Lauritzen Bulkers hires new head of global operations
    Lauritzen Bulkers has poached its new head of global operations from one of its rivals, Norden. Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Mette Stenild Gron will join the company from 1 January 2020 and will be based from Lauritzen's head office in Copenhagen. Niels Josefsen, chief executive of Lauritzen Bulkers, said Gron's "proven, hands-on capabilities" will be a goo
  • Design for unmanned submarine dredger revealed
    A Dutch ship designer has unveiled a prototype for an autonomous underwater maintenance dredger (AUMD). C-Job Naval Architects said the unique blueprint is aimed at maintenance work in ports. "The team took advantage of the opportunities and out-of-the-box solutions autonomous vessels provide such as completely submerging a dredging vessel," it added. Dark bridge: NYK completes world's first au
  • KSS Line linked to another VLGC at Hyundai Heavy
    Fourth ship in series ordered by South Korean owner, brokers say
  • Low-profile oil broker emerges behind Ridgebury and Novellas Union tanker buys
    Murtaza Lakhani-controlled Mercantile & Maritime Trading snaps up former Ridgebury VLs and other tankers
  • DSME falls back to a huge loss after drillship cancellation
    The ship is likely to be the unit cancelled by John Fredriksen's Northern Drilling last month.
  • Yang Ming takes $45m hit after returning chartered ships
    Taiwanese container line bites bullet by scrapping charters for expensive vessels
  • Seven Seas Carriers buys another Japanese-built supramax as values slide
    Norwegian bulker company Seven Seas Carriers has boosted its fleet with another Japanese-built supramax amid declining prices for ships of this type. Shipbrokers said the Bergen-based shipowner has purchased the 51,000-dwt Golden Island (built 2012) for $12.5m in a deal that involves co-investors. The ship was previously in the fleet of Shikishima Kisen of Japan. Seven Seas CEO Christian Sundt
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups earnings as rates rise in the third quarter
    German container line comes through tariff wars with better returns
  • Zeaborn seeks to bring 250 ships under technical management
    Bremen-based shipmanager to target Germany's small and medium-size fleets in consolidation move
  • New VLCCs help HMM to 'remarkable' loss reduction
    Bulk division boosts South Korean owner but it remains in the red
  • Jitters over Chinese control stall Belt and Road in East Africa
    Tanzania sees neighbour Kenya struggling to repay Chinese debt, and is reluctant to follow suit
  • Epic Gas expects higher scrapping as IMO 2020 looms
    LPG carrier company well-positioned as veteran vessels set for exit door
  • Metrostar Management taps Chinese yard for suezmaxes
    Angelopoulos-led outfit set to make debut in tanker segment after a decade
  • Navigator breaks new ground with Asian gas shipments
    US-listed owner says it has carried first ethane to China on middle-sized carrier, plus butane to India
  • Cosco tanker outfit makes first move for VLCC fuelled by LNG
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation upgrades one of four pre-ordered VLCCs at DSIC to run on LNG
  • Merger lays wager on resurgence in demand for scrubbers
    Clean Marine and FMSI merger puts new outfit in pole position for post-IMO 2020 order boom
  • Taiwan Navigation books double Japanese bulker order
    Taipei-based shipowner returns to one of its favoured yards for replacement tonnage
  • 'Deal of the year' as Hahn & Co locks VLCC into $86.5m charter
    Newly purchased newbuilding set to earn handsomely in five-year hire
  • AG&P takes equity stake in Norway's Kanfer Shipping
    Philippine company says tie-up will make LNG more accessible and commercially viable
  • Teekay LNG Partners to lift annual dividend by 32%
    Gas carrier owner and operator has also offloaded its last tanker and is now a gas carrier pure play
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping scores charters for large gas carriers
    Eastern Pacific Shipping is about to conclude one-year time charters for all three large gas carriers purchased by the company in August from Neu Gas Shipping of Germany. The fixtures may not come as a surprise, given that LPG carriers of this size represent a segment that is traditionally term charter-focused, and Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific is a period player in the gas sector. Easte
  • Teekay Tankers sees strong rates; plans share reverse split
    Aframax tanker specialist to cull existing dividend policy to focus on deleveraging
  • Tsuneishi Shipbuilding develops Wide Kamsarmax bulker
    New bulker has larger capacity and is more fuel efficient

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • US senators introduce 'Women in Trucking' bill
    Legislation would require FMCSA to step up efforts supporting women
  • Decline in U.S. rail volumes persists
    U.S. rail volumes have been trending lower all year.
  • Freightos: Demystifying freight pricing promises benefits for all
    Freightos, the world's largest freight marketplace, sees transparent pricing of international freight benefiting shippers and forwarders alike.
  • Seven innovators take top honors for FreightWaves LIVE demos
    Over 50 of today's most innovative and disruptive companies in the logistics industry stepped on stage during FreightWaves LIVE Chicago to present live product demos.
  • Bloomberg analyst discusses trucking, China and Trump at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago (with video)
    Trucking, tariffs and global trade issues were part of a conversation with Lee Klaskow at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago Nov. 13. Klaskow, a Bloomberg Intelligence...
  • Peak season still in question
    Mixed economic data and lower volumes prompt no movement in this week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index.
  • Port of Oakland names Danny Wan executive director
    Danny Wan, just named executive director of the Port of Oakland says the agency needs to plan ahead for the possibility that the economy may...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/14
    Lack of volatility on Wednesday keeps the Trucking Freight Futures markets generally flat.
  • Commentary: Hiding in plain sight - railroad KPIs suggest continuing weakness
    Jim Blaze writes about the North American railroads KPIs, and what the railroads need to do to increase railcar use, revenue and shipper loyalty.
  • Joe Biden wants to launch low-carbon transportation strategy
    Proposal is part of $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan
  • Walmart Canada, DLT Labs launch blockchain-based freight tracking and payment solution
    Walmart Canada will use DLT Labs blockchain-based Asset Track solution to better track freight and speed payment with its third-party carriers in Canada.
  • Blockchain conversations need to focus on value to get C-suite buy-in
    To increase development and deployment of real-world blockchain projects, the conversation needs to shift towards the value blockchain can provide rather than the technology itself,...
  • Tariffs turn customs brokers into 'heroes' for importers
    The ongoing U.S.-China trade war has illuminated the value that these intermediaries bring to properly classifying, clearing and paying duties on Chinese goods entering the...
  • More Northeast snow, soggy in the South
    Minor delays in freight movement possible due to lake-effect snow, showers and thunderstorms, slick roads.
  • Today's Pickup: Daimler is laying off over 1,000 workers to save money amidst auto sector slowdown
    Daimler is cutting jobs citing global economic slowdown and emissions fine; German economic growth exceeds expectations; U.S.-China limited trade deal is still unsigned.
  • Veterans Day 2019 Snowfall Records
    A look at Veterans Day record setting snowfall across U.S. cities.
  • USPS' parcel dilemma reflected in flat 2019 volumes
    USPS sees fiscal 2019 shipping volumes stagnate as it posts massive net loss for year
  • TrinityRail gets new chief commercial officer
    Gregg Mitchell promoted to new role after serving as chairman for Trinity's highway products and logistics group.
  • Walmart reports sales growth, increases outlook
    The world's largest retailer, Walmart, reports quarterly results ahead of expectations and raises its earnings outlook for fiscal 2020.
  • Commentary: Fighting food waste by mapping food supply chains
    Brian Aoaeh writes about ongoing efforts to fight food waste by improving food supply chains.
  • Digitalizing roadside assistance is the need of the times
    Digitalizing roadside assistance will help customers get quicker service, while service providers and garages/repair shops can track progress in real-time to ensure high customer satisfaction.
  • Truckstop.com explores innovative technologies; announces Book It Now
    Truckstop.com CEO dives into Book It Now and how the company plans to reduce friction between brokers and carriers.
  • SmartDrive video insights: Change management and change leadership aren't the same thing
    This is the final installment in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves...
  • Tech focus keeps Prologis Ventures atop logistics real estate trends
    Real estate is benefiting from the growth of e-commerce, where the supply chain is evolving from a cost center to a revenue generator.
  • Customer-centered startups attract Maersk Growth fund's attention
    Sune Stilling, head of Growth for Maersk, right, said the investment fund is focused on companies that keep the customer - not a billion-dollar valuation...
  • Author details Memphis native Harrison's rise to pinnacle of railroad industry (with video)
    Hunter Harrison's timing was perfect for someone breaking into the rail transport industry, bestselling author Howard Green, who penned "Railroader: The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy...
  • New Jersey next to debate limits on trucking's use of owner-operators
    New Jersey is the newest battleground for motor carriers that use owner-operators, as the state Senate takes up legislation aimed at limiting what workers can...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profits surge on higher freight rates
    CEO tells FreightWaves the U.S.-China trade war has transformed the trans-Pacific trade and customers are receptive to paying IMO 2020 bills.
  • South African Airways plans to restructure, cut jobs; unions may strike
    Loss-making flag carrier plagued by high operating costs, fuel prices, currency exchange and older fleet.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
  • Oil tanker operator Torm to install 44 scrubbers as IMO 2020 looms
    First volumes of 0.5% sulfur fuels have been delivered and tested onboard, company says.
  • Crude settles lower following rise in crude stocks, output
    EIA reported a higher-than-expected rise in US crude inventories and production.
  • FEATURE: Methanol industry seeks slice of bunker demand on emission cuts
    Methanol barge prices at Rotterdam have been $228/mt lower than 0.5% sulfur marine fuel barges over the past month.
  • Malaysia's Petronas taps new markets amid paradigm shift in Asian LNG
    "India is one of our target markets," Ezhar said.
  • Strong winds stop vessel movement along Chinese coast: port agents
    "Every port's rules are different. Discharging of cargoes such as coal and iron ore are still ongoing," a source said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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