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BRIEFS

August 16, 2019

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Nansha doubles number of sailings to Rotterdam as PRD pivot port HMM narrows Q2 loss 76pc to US$93 million as revenues rise 12.8pc US delays imposing tariffs on certain imported goods until December 15 Oakland lifts record 90,598 TEU of imports in July as exports rise 10pc Huawei to build 'irony army' in restructuring drive to survive US sanctions Portuguese government okays expansion of Port of Sines' Terminal XXI China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked from market Montreal wins US$14 million in federal funding to ease truck congestion 3 robberies against ships in Indonesia, Malaysia August 6-12: ReCAAP Best Transportation tests Port of NY-NJ's first electric truck for containers US lawmaker drafts bill to attract and train more women truck drivers HAFFA warns Hong Kong airport disruption hurts cargo hub reputation Fraport H1 profit up 17pc to US$184.2 million as revenue rises 5.2pc Global air cargo demand falls 4.8pc in June for 8th straight month: IATA Forwarders trade air cargo derivates to counter volatility in spot market

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Growth outlook for global container throughput revised MoS lists key achievements of July 2019 Panamax rates seen rising supported by strong demand for coal import from India RCL records net profit & increased lifting in Q2 2019 Fumigation requirements to Australia & New Zealand Govt mulls reimbursement of various imposts on exports & relaxed lending norms to improve credit flow Latest edition of AEO Compendium published MALA 2019, the 10th edition, set to be a grand affair on Sept. 20 in Mumbai

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Grand new era in Guadeloupe Pallet network delivers a mountain range of pallets Haulier continues to expand its fleet Evergreen jacks up its profit Gebrüder Weiss offers truck parking spaces C.H. Robinson names Mike Zechmeister as CFO Silk Way Airlines USA appoints exclusive GSA LLamasoft lands JD Logistics supply chain deal Take-over enhances product portfolio Boxes keep flowing into Los Angeles Fadi Nahas appointed VP at Silk Way Airlines USA Hyderabad attracts Spicejet's freighter Oiling up for business in Oman New rail service between Lithuania and Ukraine "Curiosity of the Day" Richard Juergens moves from Oman to USA STS and RTG make hay while the sun shines Air Asia invests in e-commerce venture

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AUGUST 15, 2019
HMM to axe AEX and move towards early THE Alliance partnership Maersk reports a 'quarter of solid progress' as profits rise Deliveroo quits German food delivery market to seek 'opportunities elsewhere' HKIA gets injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations States seek to overturn directive on freight train crew size Supply chain radar: Feeling upbeat about Yang Ming, right? Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk enters 'new phase' but still hauling its old baggage

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Shell Ventures takes a stake in Corvus Energy Corvus Energy reports that it has finalized an investment deal with Shell Ventures. The investment is a step towards Shell's ambition to decrease the carbon footprint of the energy products it sells Yangzijiang Chairman absent "assisting in confidential PRC investigation" Shares in Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd fell 17.3% on the Singapore stock exchange today after the company revealed in a filing that its Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder Ren Yuanlin Neste to launch IMO 2020 compliant fuel Finnish oil refiner Neste says that it is to start offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. Neste Marine 0.5, containing 0.5% sulfur, will be introduced to the market during fourth quarter Coast Guard proposes requirement changes to PIC of fuel transfers The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to amend the requirements regulating personnel permitted to serve as a person in charge (PIC) of fuel oil transfers on an inspected vessel by adding the Digital tank gauging helps address BWTS approvals under IMO convention amendments New amendments to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are due to come into force in October this year. Compliance with the BWM convention requires that water treatment systems be fitted to Carnival is first cruise line to receive Blue Angel award Carnival Corporation & plc., the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced that AIDAnova from its popular German brand AIDACruises is the first-ever cruise ship to be awarded the prestigious Blue Angel Port of Everett Commission names its first female CEO in 100-year history The Port of Everett (Wash.) Commission on August 13 voted 3-0 to approve a contract naming the port's Deputy Executive Director Lisa Lefeber the next CEO, effectiveOctober 16. Lefeber is the first Port of Hamburg sees strong growth in first half of 2019 Germany's largest universal port remains on a growth course, achieving a distinct 4.1% advance to 69.4 million tons in seaborne cargo handling in the first half of 2019. Especially good growth trend

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Torm expects tanker boost to come within weeks The company's exposure to the Middle East is limited to about 12%, in line with clean petroleum product trades through... Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker UPDATED: Court rules that Grace 1 tanker seized last month is free to leave, however no movement on detention of... Neste introduces IMO-compliant low-sulphur fuel The Finnish refiner will begin supplying the residual marine fuel oil 0.5% fuel during the fourth quarter of 2019 Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth Consumer spending and changing trade patterns are protecting Maersk from the full impact of the trade war, but recession threats... Norden feels the heat from Trump's trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020 The company has signed two long-term charters for the transportation of wood pellets and coal OSV firms buoyed by Middle East business The oversupply situation within the OSV sector continues to pose challenges for service providers as charter rates remain depressed amid... DBS backs Yangzijiang despite sell-off DBS analyst Pei Hwa Ho argues Yangzijiang's share plunge appears 'overdone', considering the company's solid fundamentals Golden Ocean sees 'dramatic' recovery in dry bulk rates Golden Ocean has exercised options for four more scrubbers, taking the total to 23 on its capesize vessels Daily Briefing Shipping and Brexit: Johnson's prosecco politics lacks sparkle \| Epic urges LPG discipline, Capital orders LNG \| Yard outlook toughens... Nam Cheong returns to profit on chartering income Nam Cheong jumped into the chartering market, expanding its fleet to 34 vessels at the end of June and achieved... Viewpoint: The happy seafarer A new index measuring the happiness of seafarers is a welcome innovation, even if happiness is a relative yardstick Maersk boosts bottom line with improved unit costs Carrier warns that trade tensions and macro-economic conditions could see volumes grow at the lower end of expectations this year Soyabean trade weakness persists Clarksons expects no growth this year in soyabean trade, with a 4% rise predicted in 2020 Thoresen Thai posts lower second-quarter profit The company expects the Baltic Dry Index to continue its upward trend for the remaining quarters of the year Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Americas Awards Judges shortlist finalists from North and South America and the Caribbean for the Lloyd's List Americas Awards and Future Fuels... Managing the broad scope of war risk War risks can range across several different covers and both shipowners and underwriters need to ensure they are not unwittingly...

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AUGUST 15, 2019
LA-LB terminals expect smooth sailing for peak-season cargo Decarbonization pressures driving drastic changes in container shipping Private JNPT terminals resist incentives for Chabahar calls US truckload rates remain depressed this summer New Maersk booking reliability product making inroads Mallory Alexander building project cargo unit Maersk boosts profits, warns of tariffs slowing trade

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Gibraltar trumpets Grace 1 detention as sanctions enforcement The arrest was "the most successful implementation" of EU sanctions, Gibraltar's Picardo said Eagle Bulk moves European office to Copenhagen Eagle Bulk Shipping has moved its European office from Hamburg to Copenhagen to take advantage of the city's focus on maritime. Mathias Groenvald, a shipping executive, will lead the new location. "Given its significant concentration of drybulk activity, we believe that Copenhagen is the ideal location for our European commercial operations," chief executive Gary Vogel said in a statement. Eagl Grace 1 release fuels hope for Stena Bulk The release of the Grace 1 is fueling hope the UK-flagged Stena Impero will soon be freed. The 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) was seized 19 July by Iran, in suspected retaliation for the UK arresting the 300,000-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in Gibraltar 4 July. The Grace 1 was freed by a Gibraltar court Thursday. US bids to arrest Grace 1 amid continued Iran tension Stena Bulk lobbies govern Huangpu Wenchong dives into gas sector with TSM order Second newbuilding contract for Chinese owner this year Hansa Tankers chem-tank pool swells with 10-ship boost Company has added 10 chemical tankers, all fitted with scrubbers, from Songa and TRF Baltic Exchange Dry Index hits 2000 twice in one month The dry bulk meter hit 2011 on 16 July, marking the first return to that level since December 2013. Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter The Swedish tanker owner is looking ahead to a stronger market and has rejigged its contract coverage. Chembulk Tankers takes ship to court with arrest order An arrest warrant has been issued for an Interunity Management-controlled ship in a charter dispute with Chembulk Tankers. Connecticut company Chembulk filed a $2m lawsuit last week in a federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, looking to arrest the 26,198-dwt Chem Ranger (built 2010). In addition to targeting the ship, the lawsuit focuses on registered owner Lantern Maritime as the defendant. O Maersk Line ramps up charters ahead of 2020 But chief executive Soren Skou sees slowing down ships and fine-tuning its network figure key to reducing fuel bill. JL Mowinckels Rederi sells last fully owned ship Norwegian company says it has no plans to exit shipowning as it eyes tanker and bulker investments Arkon touts cost savings of LNG as fuel for boxships German outfit touts savings of LNG as fuel, but calls for subsidies to cover further conversion costs of $9.4m per ship Baltic Exchange looks to expand number of LNG panellists Big turnout for first engagement meetings with industry in London and Singapore New Fortress Energy eyes FSRU for next Angola job Wes Edens-led company expects to put its Puerto Rico import project into operation by year-end Fujian Ocean affiliate takes ING to court in OW fallout Zheng Yao Shipping Group seeks $1m after its ship was arrested and held up in 2016 HMM culls standalone small-ship Asia-Europe loop Decision comes ahead of South Korean owner's plan to join THE Alliance Neste to offer 2020 compliant fuel in fourth quarter Refiner has yet to reveal supply points and technical specifications Oaktree's dry bulk buys reflect 'patience' with shipping Shipping's largest private equity investor has built stakes in Eagle Bulk Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers while staying the course in product and chemical tonnage Torm seals sale and leaseback deals for six vessels The owner had a profitable second quarter, despite refineries undergoing an unusually long period of maintenance. Tightening boxship market benefits owners of smaller tonnage Rally for bigger containerships is beginning to filter down to sub-panamax arena Gibraltar court allows release of Grace 1 The Grace 1 will sail, despite US objections LNG market braces for fallout from Qatari LNG ship play Qatar's huge LNG shipping requirement is already unsettling a largely upbeat sector after the Middle East Gulf state unveiled the extent of its ambitions in the first quarter of this year. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Those following the business said there are rumours spinning around about the likely extent, type and timing of the upcoming orders, which are adding som Okeanis Eco Tankers slides into the red in weak market Company fleet growth ratchets up with fourth VLCC newbuilding delivery as suezmax go in for scrubber-fitting Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet John Fredriksen-backed shipowner quadruples payout to shareholders as earnings beat expectations AP Moller-Maersk profit beats forecasts as freight rates rise Profit beats expectations but 'considerable uncertainties' lay ahead Sinokor sale of boxship trio for scrapping collapses Cash buyer declines request to extend after seller misses cancelling date APL sells third German-built boxship for recycling APL Singapore arrives at Alang anchorage for beaching in next few days Qatar makes first call on owners for its huge haul of LNG carriers Middle Eastern gas-producing giant Qatargas sets out a schedule for what ranks as one of the world's largest newbuilding projects Eastern Pacific enters large size segment with Neu Gas trio Purchase gives Singapore-based group larger LPG tonnage Epic Gas seeks to avoid expensive steel trap in recovering market Charles Maltby keeps expansion in mind but profit tops his wish list Yangzijiang Shipbuilding resumes trading on SGX Investors dump shares as the Dow plummets and the yard's chairman takes leave. NYK's OLIVE looks to improve work-lifestyle balance Japanese owner invites employee's kids into Tokyo HQ in bid to change long-held working behaviour Waterfront says methanol is proven, future-proof fuel Canadian tanker owner poised to receive world's eighth and ninth methanol-fuelled ships AVIC Maritime sees profit slide on weak newbuilding market Marine and offshore solution provider completes AVIC Zhenjiang Shipyard disposal Yang Ming slashes the red ink in the second quarter Fleet optimization helps improve finances, but Taiwan owner says supply is set to outpace demand Hyundai Merchant Marine trims Q2 losses South Korea's largest shipowner sees improved second quarter, but warns of difficulties ahead

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Vancouver's record mid-year report can't hide trade turbulence Canada's largest port saw increases in tonnage and containers during the first half of 2019, but individual cargo types painted a more complicated picture. Navistar cuts medium-duty truck production in Ohio Navistar is the first to slow production lines for new trucks. It is targeting medium-duty units because inventories are up 30 percent year over year. Driver productivity and freight capacity in hours of service spotlight Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies. Cass predicts economic contraction after eighth consecutive month of shipping declines The July Cass Information Systems Inc. Freight Shipments Index sounded dire warnings for an economic contraction following the eighth consecutive month of negative year-over-year numbers. International competition and trade uncertainty weigh on U.S. rail volumes for grain Competition from other grain-producing countries weigh on U.S. grain exports - and on U.S. rail volumes for grain. Sehestedt joins FreightWaves as vice president of Association and University Development Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities. Walmart spurs optimism with strong second quarter earnings As the world's largest retailer, the company is often seen as a bellwether for the overall retail landscape. UPS buys stake in self-driving outfit TuSimple It is the first time a transportation and logistics provider has invested in an autonomous trucking company. Trucker's dash-cam video gets driver fired Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier's dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia. Avianca sees another loss during restructuring Avianca continues to dispose of aircraft during its financial restructuring. Six drone delivery use cases and lessons for companies to use Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world. IMO 2020 could spark more shipping tie-ups with fuel sellers Golden Ocean could be a trendsetter, buying a stake in a marine-fuel operation to offset IMO 2020 price and availability risks. North American rail volumes continue downward trend Year-to-date North American rail volumes fell 2.3 percent last week. But what about for the rest of the year? Mixed signs from the economy as sales climb, industrial output declines Retail remains a rare source of strength in the economy while manufacturing struggles There's an app for that: Providing driver value alongside freight visibility Introducing an app-based visibility solution could be the answer to shoddy tracking updates. More sizzle in the Southwest, severe storms in Plains (forecast video) Temperatures cracking 115° out west, storms and flooding elsewhere. Don Daseke steps down as company's restructuring continues Don Daseke steps down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer as the restructuring continues. U.K.'s Aspray Transport shutting doors after defaulting on £1.9 million debt The jobs of 449 workers are at stake as Aspray Transport closes down on August 16, after reeling under insurmountable debt and a worsening Brexit... Maersk: Impact from US-China trade spat 'quite manageable' The CEO of Maersk says the impact from the U.S.-China tariffs and trade tensions on global trade has been quite manageable." Port Report: East Coast notches first-half growth for box imports West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll. Today's Pickup: Workers are more concerned of people replacing them than robots Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping Mexican officials: wait times at Otay Mesa Port of Entry up to five hours Truck wait times on the Mexican side of the Otay Mesa port of entry have jumped as the inspection process lengthens, leaving trucks backed up... Truck drivers generally pan proposed revisions to hours-of-service rules Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Box-ship giant Maersk reports huge rise in second quarter profit Earlier today in Europe, Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk (NASDAQ: Maersk A; NASDAQ: Maersk B) reported a massive increase in second quarter profit and earnings... Electric marine craft will revolutionize coastal operations but not long-haul shipping News of a Japanese electric-powered oil tanker set green-hearts fluttering around the world. Electric marine craft will likely be a big thing in coastal markets...

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AUGUST 15, 2019
Oil slide extends amid trade war concerns, stronger dollar Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid a stronger US dollar and lingering macroeconomic growth concerns. Ecuador bunkers supply tight, prices see pressure from refinery maintenance Availability of spot IFO 380 volumes has been talked tight in Ecuador this week amid unplanned refinery maintenance. IMO 2020 preparations and its impacts on US exports Ahead of IMO 2020, shipowners are increasingly taking ships off the water for scrubber installations. US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar Logistics giant Maersk reports 7.5% drop in fuel use on efficiency gains The company's Ocean division consumed a total of 2.777 million mt of bunker fuel in Q2, down from 3.002 million mt a year earlier. Finnish refiner Neste launches 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel ahead of IMO 2020 Finnish refiner Neste is launching its own brand of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel. Denmark's Torm sees IMO 2020 boosting product tankers Danish refined oil products tanker group Torm said Thursday it was well positioned to take advantage of IMO 2020. External: Global Risk Management Kinder Morgan bulks up Houston Ship Channel refined product and NGL facilities Kinder Morgan's Pasadena facility will get the lion's share of the announced project spending. Chinese oil traders shun US crude as trade row deepens Chinese buyers were unsure if Beijing would still back purchase commitments amid this fracas. First Europe-bound WTI cargo in Platts MOC sets sail from USGC The ship is currently about 200 miles north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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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

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

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

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.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

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

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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