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BRIEFS

November 15, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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