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October 16, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Tanjung Pelepas port intends to raise capacity to 30 million TEU by 2030
  • OOCL cancels Asia-Europe round-trip sailings due to insufficient demand
  • US sanctions on China's Cosco hits supply of IMO-compliant low sulphur marine fuel
  • Cosco fails to gain approval to build fourth box terminal at Greek port of Piraeus
  • Liebherr Cranes wins big in Port of Bremerhaven
  • Good leadership is vital to success of maritime crewing strategy, crew and ship safety
  • Hamburg port to encourage electric power usage during ships' lay time
  • Kuehne + Nagel to make less-than-container load shipments CO2 neutral from 2020
  • New Sino-French aircraft engine gets civil aviation certificate in China
  • Heathrow airport demands airlines to commit to decarbonisation targets
  • Pilot shortage depressing sale of British business jets, says Colibri Aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Addressing invasive species in ships' ballast water - treaty amendments enter into force
  • Bahri showcases innovation-driven services & advanced maritime capabilities
  • Maritime piracy incidents down in Q3, but Gulf of Guinea a hot spot
  • MOL tabletop drill focuses on containership safety
  • Portall announces agreement with INTTRA by E2open
  • Several states sign MoUs to join FASTag, paving way for a common electronic tolling system across the country
  • CBIC launches scheme to attract investment & support Make in India programme
  • Keep dairy sector out of RCEP trade pact, says Union Minister
  • A. V. Vijayakumar releases CBLR Question Bank
  • Multilateral trading system seen enduring & adapting

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The five biggest winners
  • Stadler wins first large contract in the Pacific region
  • "Emirates Delivers" - from the USA to the UAE
  • Longest heavy-load railway sets off
  • CEO of SBB Cargo to step down
  • Post Luxembourg develops contract logistics portfolio
  • Piraeus to handle 10 million teu?
  • 165 job losses in Basel
  • Uniform brand: AFG operates under new name
  • Dutch airport operator expands Down Under
  • Nine new trucks to boost recycling fleet
  • Four wings for a rocket
  • La Salle acquires facility in South Korea
  • ADAC invests in partner network
  • Agility gains prestigious award in Africa
  • IAG Cargo offers end-to-end monitoring
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Port of Hamburg to remain stable in 2020

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Shippers should open talks on container contracts now, says Drewry
  • Financial troubles mount for grounded Jet Airways - and its creditors
  • Trade war has accelerated the 'internationalisation' of Chinese companies
  • Oliver Kaut new head of global air freight at Leschaco
  • Indonesia's Lion Air to launch long-delayed IPO
  • China's port deals a test of the US-Israel alliance
  • Alvaro Gomez-Reino and Mervyn Walker complete John Menzies exec team
  • On the wires: Uber-bullish RH Jansen unshakeable on M&A - bad news for Hapag shareholders?
  • Supply chain radar: WFS, Swissport, BBA & Menzies - something's about to give in cargo handler deals...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Reefer owner, manager to pay $1.8 million in pollution plea deal
    Two Athens, Greece, based companies are to pay a $1.8 million criminal penalty under a plea agreement in relation to various charges involving the 13,049 gt, 1991-built, Bahamas-flagged refrigerated cargo containership Nederland
  • Navy supports San Diego destroyer double drydocking
    BAE Systems San Diego shipyard has successfully drydocked two destroyers, stern-to-stern, in its Pride of California floating dry dock. The dock is the shipyard's largest, with a length of 950 ft, breadth
  • Alabama pellet plant is good news for barge biz and Port of Pascagoula
    Alabama Governor Kay Ivey joined executives of the world's largest wood pellet producer, Enviva Partners, LP, this month to announce that the biomass company expects to invest approximately $175 million to construct
  • MOL to study installation of a hard sail on a coal carrier
    File this one under "why bother?" Or under "every little helps." Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. are moving ahead with a joint study on installation of

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Tanker earnings collapse on lower West Africa ship charters
    Earnings for very large crude carriers on routes to Asia from the Middle East Gulf plunged the most
  • World steel demand to remain resilient
    China's steel demand is showing high growth this year owing to a strong real estate sector, the World Steel Association...
  • Shipping is 'human capital intensive' industry, says ship finance veteran
    'We don't build the business. We build people. And people build the business,' says Katerina Stathopoulou of Investments and Finance
  • MSC confirms options for five new ultra large boxships at DSME
    Order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering will join fleet of ultra large boxships. Brokers indicate they will be scrubber-fitted...
  • Fuel-cost indexing mechanism set up for IMO 2020
    With fuel surcharges set to increase sharply, a shipper lobby group has produced a toolkit to make extra charges more...
  • BW Group sells BW LPG stake for $45m
    Parent company sells a 5% stake in BW LPG but still controls about 42%
  • MPA revokes bunker craft operator licence of Inter-Pacific Petroleum
    MPA has taken a tough stance against the tampering of mass flow meters, with magnets in particular singled out. Two...
  • Changing Lanes: Japan-EU trade agreement boosts Italian exports
    Trade deal demonstrates benefits of economic co-operation and free trade
  • Changing perceptions from the inside out
    In the latest of a mini-series of features examining the changing face of communications within maritime, Mark Stokes argues that...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Tanker rates hit fresh 15-year high | Iranian oil tanker freed by Gibraltar offloads cargo in Syrian...
  • Barakah Offshore revival scuttled by Petronas licence suspension
    The agreement with white knight Lecca Group to pump in $9.7m and buy pipelaying barge Kota Laksamana 101 for $21m...
  • Lukoil to produce IMO 2020-compliant LSFO
    As shipping companies are forced to use more environmentally friendly fuel and reduce emissions, Russian refiners that produce excess heavy...
  • Alafouzos family tightens grip on Okeanis Eco Tankers
    The family has boosted its majority stake in the Oslo-listed firm just as QVT Financial becomes its second-largest shareholder
  • Capesizes eye gains as Vale ramps up iron ore output
    Vale is also expecting to bring back a further 25m tonnes of shuttered iron ore output in 2021
  • Lloyd's Law Reports: A century of maritime and commercial law reporting
    In October 1919, Lloyd's launched the first series of law reports dedicated to shipping matters, a tradition that has now...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • US trucking market flashes a turn signal
  • Data sharing will cut demurrage: West Coast ports
  • Virginia moves to become deepest US East Coast port
  • Ocean reliability needs to extend to inland destinations: Electrolux
  • Blank sailings mount on slumping Asia-Europe trade
  • Truck market could flip quickly in 2020: Coyote Logistics
  • Container lines report minor disruption after Japanese typhoon

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Did private sales pitch tank public tanker stocks?
    Investment bank's rumoured query on behalf of owner looking to sell shares may be responsible for tanker selloff after robust stock rally in recent weeks.
  • LR2s crack $100,000 per day level: Bugbee
    Scorpio president tells finance conference that clean markets are moving "pretty quickly" in aftermath of crude surge.
  • Buzby: US needs larger merchant fleet for sealift
    The US military is mighty but needs more US-flagged ships to get its armaments overseas in times of international conflict, according to a high-ranking maritime official. US Department of Transportation maritime administrator Mark Buzby said as the keynote speaker for Capital Link's Maritime Forum in New York. "The commercial fleet is not where it needs to be," he said. MarAd: LNG growth could
  • Surging tanker shares bring M&A back into play
    With many stocks now above NAV, mergers and private equity exits deemed more likely if gains are sustainable.
  • Trade war 'positive' to boxship sector
    Many in maritime see the ongoing US-China trade war as detrimental to shipping, but not everyone shares that view. Global Ship Lease executive chairman George Youroukos said it is "beneficial" for boxships Tuesday at Capital Link's Maritime Forum in New York, reiterating what he said at a New York Capital shipping forum six months ago. "My view is a bit controversial," he said as a panelist on b
  • VLCC rate bubble pops as 'tanker madness cools' and fixtures fail
    Asian refineries cut spot crude buying due to squeezed refining margins, hurting vessel demand
  • Navios Maritime Partners repays $419m loan, secures new financing
    Navios Maritime Partners has cleared some major debt off its ledger using a combination of cash, bank debt and vessel sales. The New York-listed partnership has fully repaid a $419m loan due this month. "Through a combination of cash, commercial bank debt and sale-and-leaseback transactions, we materially reduced our cost of capital and strengthened our balance sheet," chief executive Angeliki
  • IMO 2020 disruption will benefit scrubber 'fast lane' owners
    Shipowners with scrubbers installed before year's end stand to benefit from IMO 2020 disruption, but others behind the curve may not be so lucky, Scorpio Bulkers' Robert Bugbee says. When the clock strikes midnight into next year, International Maritime Organization will lower the limit for ship exhaust sulphur content to 0.5% from 3.5%. Owners will adhere to this rule either by installing scrub
  • Mozambique LNG tender papers sent to shipowners
    Up to 16 vessels needed for greenfield liquefaction project by 2023
  • OW case settled on eve of US Supreme Court meeting to consider it
    The US' highest court will not decide whether physical suppliers have a lien on marine fuel bought through collapsed Danish supplier
  • Eimskip wins back seized documents in epic antitrust saga
    Icelandic line still trying to end competition probe, but wins one legal battle
  • TCC trustee heads to US appeal court in box volumes row
    Danish law firm contesting bankruptcy and district court rulings in favour of shippers
  • Insurance veteran and publisher Sam Ignarski dies aged 64
    Sam Ignarski, founder of marine insurance newsletter Bow Wave and former Thomas Miller executive, has died aged 64. Ignarski was a senior underwriter at the TT Club in the 1980s before becoming a director of the Thomas Miller-managed logistics mutual in 1989. Thomas Miller expands in Japan In the mid-1990s, he went on to become head of Thomas Miller Hong Kong. He was a keen writer with a sha
  • Product tankers catching rate wave, but could conversions beckon?
    Analysts positive on clean sector as owners reportedly consider switching tonnage to dirty trades
  • Sinopec poised to cut refining runs as tanker rates climb
    China's biggest refiner is to cut its run rates from next month in response to sky-high tanker freight rates, according to reports. Tanker owners could bank billions in 'blockbuster' market Sinopec Corp will begin reducing its refining throughput from November, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, both citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter. Sinopec's total processing
  • Bomin Bunker and ING Bank appeals battle aims to tackle key OW Bunker question
    Court to decide whether physical supplier's contractual terms holds weight for bunkers sold through collapsed Danish middleman
  • Alafouzos brothers boost holdings in Okeanis
    CEO Ioannis and sibling Themistoklis add to holdings in Oslo-listed VLCC company
  • BW Offshore to redeploy FPSO after deal terminated
    Owner moving Umuroa out of New Zealand after Tamarind fails to extend charter.
  • DSME order for large boxship quintet linked to MSC
    Liner giant looks set to back scrubbers next generation of containerships
  • North gives the green light for move into fixed premium
    Diversification takes off at P&I mutual as it enters new market
  • As Britannia drops general increase, will others follow?
    P&I club puts the emphasis on individual risk rather than collective pricing
  • Greek authorities try once again to auction off abandoned ropax
    PPorts ministry wants rid of listing, laid-up ferry after numerous failed attempts
  • Restis joins sale-and-leaseback trend with $34m MR2 deal
    Financial sale of tankers marks first lease transaction for Greek shipowner
  • Nikolaos Vafias lines up capesize asset play
    Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias is poised to repeat another profitable asset play, circulating a 14-year-old capesize bulker that he purchased just a few months ago. Several broking sources in Athens and London said the 176,000-dwt Cape Aria (built 2005) has been offered for sale. The Japanese-built vessel is available for inspection in Rotterdam until 16 October, according to some reports. Niko
  • Boa secures charters for two laid-up anchor-handlers
    Company had been trying to sell duo before government stepped in with deal
  • Diana share buy-back hugely over-subscribed
    Shareholders offer in double the stock the bulker owner was prepared to purchase
  • Spliethoff heads to China for newbuildings
    Dutch group orders MPP/heavy-lift duo at Mawei Shipyard
  • MOL and Tohoku to trial hard sail on coal carrier
    Installation likely to go ahead after further tests to verify its impact on discharge operations
  • Nigerian piracy 'good' for Penguin's business, says analyst
    Singapore builder should continue to benefit from West Africa's security issues
  • BW Group offloads 7m BW LPG shares in $45m deal
    Singapore shipowner says move designed to increase liquidity in VLGC owner's stock
  • Total increases LNG relationship with India's Adani
    French oil major expands its strategic partnership with eye on nation's growing gas market

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Oregon coalition revives effort to cap greenhouse gas emissions
    The move follows a failed attempt to pass a cap-and-trade bill in the state legislature.
  • J.B. Hunt sees some cost headwinds from digital transformation
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services reports earnings light of expectations, but cost headwinds from digital platform transformation appear to be the primary culprits.
  • United Airlines sees friendly skies ahead
    United Airlines [NASDAQ: UAL] reported cargo revenue dipped 4.7% to $282 million year-over-year in the third quarter, but more than made up for it with...
  • Venture capitalist Dan Conner's advice to startup founders
    As a venture capitalist himself, Dan Conner shared what he believes every founder should know when seeking to raise capital.
  • DHL Express to supersize Incheon parcel hub
    DHL Express plans to invest 131 million euros ($144.5 million) to nearly triple the size of its package sort facility adjacent to South Korea's Incheon...
  • FedEx Freight expands last mile delivery network
    FedEx Freight goes national for its last-mile heavy freight deliveries
  • How Amazon can deliver $1 items overnight for free
    This shift in Amazon's logistics should make brick and mortar competitors like Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Target nervous.
  • Powerful Nor'easter about to hammer East Coast
    Storm could soon "bomb out" over New England. Flooding, wind damage, air and ground supply chain delays to follow.
  • Regulations prompt freight rail sector to address cybersecurity
    Government initiatives are encouraging the freight rail sector to address cyber threats. But what else needs to be done?
  • Prologis posts solid third-quarter numbers as macro tailwinds continue
    Prologis checks in with solid third quarter as macro trends remain strong
  • Surprise! The Airbus jetliner you ordered years ago just got more expensive
    Large aircraft are included in the list of $7.5 billion worth of European imports that will be subject to new U.S. tariffs starting Oct. 18....
  • Smallest carriers report surging ELD compliance as December deadline looms
    The carriers with the fewest trucks are also the least compliant, meaning the carriers with the most to lose are the same carriers that cannot...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/15
    National Trucking Freight Futures rates open the week lower on weakness in the East.
  • Commentary: Short line railroads - custom high-growth freight service
    Market View commentator Jim Blaze writes about the advantages short line railroads offer to shippers.
  • Commentary: Is there enough electricity for electric vehicles?
    Market Voice Ben Thrower writes about electric vehicles - and their potential impact on the U.S. energy grid.
  • Labor strike dampens P.A.M. Transportation's results
    P.A.M. Transportation Services calls out GM strike as the primary reason the carrier failed to meet earnings expectations.
  • Life-saving logistics: Moving live organs between donors and recipients
    Surgeons save lives, but it is often the transportation and logistics companies working behind the scenes that make their jobs possible.
  • Market celebrates Knight-Swift's guidance cut
    Knight-Swift Transportation lowered its third and fourth quarter 2019 guidance amid intermodal and truckload woes. However, some analysts find this as a reason to celebrate.
  • Soaking southern rains, Red River flooding (forecast video)
    Flash Flood Watch for parts of the South today. Major flooding on parts of Red River in upper Midwest.
  • Dutch delight at Brexit bounty
    FreightWaves finds growing evidence that manufacturers and distributors are transferring operations from the U.K. to northern Europe.
  • Today's Pickup: dexFreight completes blockchain project, gets carrier paid within minutes
    dexFreight has successfully completed a blockchain pilot program that saw a carrier receive payment from the shipper within minutes of making a delivery. Plus, Rivian...
  • US limits sanctions to Turkish defense, energy ministries
    The Trump administration takes aim at financial assets of Turkish government agencies and officials linked to military strikes in Syria, but Congress may legislate broader...
  • New IMO 2020 fuel indexing mechanism launched
    European shippers have joined with leading container line analyst Drewry to bring order to the "who pays what" implementation of IMO low-sulfur fuels.
  • Motiv Power Systems raises $60 million for electric truck conversions
    Motiv Power Systems, which converts medium-duty trucks from gasoline to run on zero-emission electricity from batteries, is getting $60 million in equity funding from Winnebago...
  • Tokyo freight infrastructure stands up to the wrath of Super Typhoon Hagibis
    Although Super Typhoon Hagibis has caused catastrophic floods, mudslides and at least 68 tragic deaths in Japan, FreightWaves understands from local sources that Tokyo's critical...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2019
  • Brent CFD backwardation structure narrows on higher freight rates
    The structure continued to soften into Tuesday morning, with broker reports indicating October 21-25 CFD was trading just 68 cents/b higher than November 25-29 in the brokered market Tuesday morning.
  • Singapore port authority revokes IPP's bunker craft operator licence
    "Inter-Pacific will not be allowed to operate as a bunker craft operator in the Port of Singapore," MPA said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • CMA-CGM to raise container rates November 1
    The company's rate increases come just before carriers head to the table to renegotiate contracts for the next calendar year.
  • Med-Japan LR2 tanker rates hit 2019-high on increased demand from east

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