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October 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison Ports starts US$240 million expansion project at Karachi port, Pakistan
  • Carriers failed to benefit from demand growth on Asia-Europe trades
  • Structural issues not dealt with in latest US-China tariff deal: USCBC official
  • Maersk offers Egyptian feeder to cover suspended AE2 service
  • ONE SEA autonomous ship alliance welcomes Awake.AI
  • MIMAB to operate new rail-connected cross docking terminal at Gothenburg
  • DHL Express to invest US$147m to expand its Incheon gateway near airport
  • Cathay Pacific's B747-400BCF to be retired in modernisation drive
  • Lion Air to launch long delayed IPO by year end
  • American Airlines celebrates 75th anniversary of its first cargo flighta

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • MOL introduces augmented reality-based navigation system
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on certain steel imports
  • Malaysia offers to increase imports from India
  • APM Terminals launches global customer alerts system
  • Containers, dry bulk boost freight growth in Antwerp port
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority intensifies activities in India
  • High optimism seen about impact of GST on supply chain/warehousing business
  • Farm & allied sector cooperatives can make India a $ 5-tn economy, says Minister
  • India's growth seen reverting to previous highs
  • Adani in MoU for proposed chemical production complex in Mundra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A new sense of space
  • New connection between Norway and Italy
  • Court wants Basel's Gateway project reviewed
  • Rinchem Company acquires Carolina Tank Lines
  • CCM names Michael Mitchell Interim COO
  • Operail starts freight transport in Finland
  • Hyderabad airport aims to become southern charter hub
  • Transbox United is renamed Contargo Transbox
  • New head of airfreight and automotive divisions at Leschaco
  • TIR system expands in Gulf region
  • Fewer piracy incidents, new hot spot
  • Good news from Volga-Dnepr Group
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More profit for shareholders
  • Bolstering the fleet with new timber flat cars
  • Swiss federal roads office elects new vice director
  • GAC UK launches pet transport service
  • E-registry is making progress

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Maersk may be on course to lose its crown as the world's biggest box carrier
  • Air cargo market 'unpredictable' as nervous airlines review strategy
  • MSC the latest carrier pledging to avoid ecocide-hit Northern Sea Route
  • Firms can be better: there can be more gender diversity in logistics
  • WiseTech shares suspended after profit allegations
  • Gecas and IAI launch 777-300ER cargo conversion programme
  • On the wires: The demise of CSX... laughable!
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - the 'brain drain' spreads to Toronto, with K+N & Flexport sniffing

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Great Lakes ports had "robust" September
    U.S. Great Lakes ports are on pace to beat 2018 cargo volumes following a robust September handling road salt, cement, stone, petroleum and wind energy components. "U.S. Great Lakes ports are reporting
  • Plaquemines LNG export project gets DOE approval
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday issued an order to Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC (Plaquemines LNG) approving exports of domestically produced liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Plaquemines LNG Project.
  • VIDEO: Autonomous Mayflower will carry research pods, not pilgrims
    IBM (NYSE: IBM) has joined the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) project, a global consortium of partners, that is building an unmanned, fully-autonomous ship that will cross the Atlantic on the fourth centenary
  • Schottel delivers propulsion units for world's first emissions-free push boat
    Spay, Germany, headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel is to supply two rudderpropellers for the innovative push boat Elektra. Currently under construction at the Hermann Barthel shipyard in Derben, Germany, Elektra, will be the
  • Castrol: Shipping must expect a "new normal"
    Lubricants supplier Castrol says the shipping industry should expect a period of "new normal" where continuous change in environmental compliance standards is driven by regulation, adding layers of technical complexity for owners
  • Giant Saudi shipyard licensed to build new GustoMSC jack-up design
    Saudi Arabia's International Maritime Industries (IMI) has signed a license agreement with GustoMSC that will enable it to construct and deliver drilling rigs built to a new GustoMSC jack-up design. International Maritime

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Tanker rates retreat as eastbound routes cool
    Owners remain confident that a long-awaited tanker rates recovery will continue, although at more sustainable levels
  • Ships will be fined for non-compliance with IMO 2020
    Although the amount of the penalty has not been decided yet, and depends on each port state, those responsible for...
  • Brexit deal proposes 'border in the Irish Sea' arrangement
    'This deal does deviate substantially from the previous administration's withdrawal agreement. This will mean that in longer term the UK...
  • All-Greek merger to develop green digital solutions for shipping
    Environmental engineering group and smart shipping innovator join forces, saying they aim to speed up development of green digital solutions...
  • Shipowners demand EU action to combat Gulf of Guinea piracy
    The Gulf of Guinea accounted for 86% of incidents globally in which crew members were taken hostage and nearly 82%...
  • Cosco VLCCs wait for US waivers to discharge cargoes
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows that seven of the VLCCs are still loaded with cargoes. This information is based on...
  • Shipping looks to data to guard against exogenous shocks
    The industry can mitigate the effects of macro-event shocks by using data to build connectivity with their partners and capture...
  • MSC rules out using northern sea route
    Industry focus should be on limiting emissions and protecting the environment, says Diego Aponte
  • Modec agrees FPSO deal with Petrobras
    Production is scheduled to start in 2022 and its operation is part of the Marlim cluster revitalisation project in the...
  • Perils of 'obscure' shipping regulations flagged
    UK manufacturing representative warns of the potential issues that still linger, despite government preparations for leaving the European Union on...
  • Southern California ports' growth rate criticised
    The sharpest criticism was reserved for the adverse financial impacts of climate agenda red tape, noting that the ports of Los Angeles and...
  • Lines must change as quickly as supply-chain customers
    The shifting of the supply chain out of China is a long-term trend, not just a short-term phenomenon due to...
  • Channel trade 'should have parity with Irish land border'
    Port of Dover official says lorry crossing Irish land border is the same as lorry crossing from Dover into continental...
  • UK freight 'not ready for no-deal Brexit'
    Government actions to mitigate any risks attached to a WTO Brexit are now out of its control, according to the...
  • Bank lending to shipping plunges further
    Survey shows China Exim Bank as the world's largest bank lender to shipping, but overall banks have continued reducing their...
  • LNG carrier owners bullish for near future
    Owners and analysts tell conference that a tight market bodes well for an extended good run for LNG carriers
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco Shipping's tanker unit denies vessels are 'going dark' | A lesson for China tanker investors |...
  • Viewpoint: Ferries to the fore
    The whole world of shipping is abuzz about how the industry is undergoing change, but the ferry sector seems to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • California ports suffer from higher costs, evolving supply chains: PMSA
  • CSX, UP push efficiency despite sharp Q3 intermodal declines
  • Terminal operator GCT joins TradeLens
  • APM taps shipping, chassis veteran for NY-NJ terminal
  • Ongoing China-US volume decline portends more blank sailings
  • Introducing El Dorado, a new tech experience at TPM20
  • MSC says no to Arctic shipping route

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Elijah Cummings remembered for Jones Act support
    The American Maritime Partnership has honored the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings for his staunch support of the US Jones Act during his political career. Cummings, who spoke for residents of Baltimore, Maryland, in the US House of Representatives, died Thursday morning at the age of 68 due to health problems. The city native and resident served as chairman of the Committee on Oversight a
  • Tanker bulls retreat amid subpar ex-Cosco VLCC fixture
    Daily TCE assessments for VLCCs, suezmaxes, aframaxes, LR1s and MRs are all falling on the Baltic Exchange
  • Fuel to be removed from grounded Rhodanus
    France sets up exclusion zone around general cargoship in Corsica
  • 3 Maj shipyard regains access to bank accounts
    Croatian shipbuilder had money frozen following legal action over dispute payment dates
  • Was sanctions-busting tanker responsible for huge Brazilian spill?
    Authorities probe whether 2,000km-long slick may have been caused by vessel carrying Venezuelan oil
  • Suezmax period rates jump on buoyant spot trade
    Teekay Tankers reportedly fixes out three ships at progressively higher rates
  • BlueMountain spent big on many top companies
    BlueMountain Capital investment targets included: Euronav: BlueMountain held 8.8m shares (6.8%) at Euronav's US initial public offering (IPO), according to a prospectus filed in September 2014. It no longer held a stake of 5% or more by 31 December 2015, according to an annual report filed in 2016. BlueMountain fund closure exposes private equity's investment flop in shipping Private equity ov
  • BlueMountain fund closure exposes private equity's investment flop in shipping
    Hedge fund's failure is a salutary tale for new investors lured into shipping
  • Ex-Credit Suisse banker 'pocketed $45m in bribes' from yard group
    Andrew Pearse testifies in US trial of Privinvest salesman
  • Union Maritime and Avin International scoop up three Brightoil tankers at auction
    Credit Suisse is set to cash out of its Brightoil aframaxes despite buyer worries over drydocking
  • Iran ready to present 'footage' of tanker attack to UN
    Government spokesman says evidence implicates Israel, Saudi Arabia and the US
  • Anchor-handler rates hit $65,000 as tonnage disappears
    Viking Supply Ships secures top rate of the day for OSV duo from Taqa
  • Insurance brokers cash in as war-risk rates soar in wake of attack on Sabiti
    High-risk VLCC voyages priced at up to $280,000 as tensions in the Middle East Gulf flare once more
  • Norden gets healthy price for five-year-old MR tanker
    Nord Geranium reported sold to South American interests
  • Evalend takes VLCC newbuild tally to four
    Evalend Shipping has added 'another VLCC newbuilding at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. Shipbuilding players said the latest order brings to four the number of 300,000-dwt crude 'carriers it has under construction at the Mokpo shipyard. Evalend firms up option for VLCC at Hyundai Heavy Industries An industry source said the company still has an option for 'another ship at Hyundai Samho. The opt
  • Spot rates at lowest level of year on biggest box trade
    Carriers make capacity cuts on Asia to Europe routes, but moves have not worked
  • MSC adds to boxship lines' boycott of Arctic routes
    Giant Swiss owner follows CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd in ruling out sailings through environmentally sensitive region
  • Supply and demand factors key to VLCC earning peaks
    TradeWinds' archive shows spikes in 2004, 2007, 2018 and 2019 were underpinned by tight vessel supply and Chinese oil demand, while geopolitical tension played a minor part
  • Clyde & Co adds marine lawyer to its Glasgow office
    Stefanie Johnston will join Clyde & Co's Glasgow office next week as partner in the law firm's global marine and insurance segment. Reed Smith poaches Clyde and Norton Rose lawyers Johnston joins from Keoghs, where she started up the firm's UK-wide marine practice, as well as undertaking marine construction, regulatory and insurance work. Clyde & Co said Johnston will establish and build its ma
  • Lenders' 'flight to quality' is opportunity for leaseback players
    Fearnley Securities' head of asset-backed financing Nicolas Duran says banking caution is creating arbitrage window for financing alternatives
  • Star Bulk could generate $300m in scrubber savings
    Deutsche Bank says current fuel spread means company could achieve zero debt and target consolidation
  • Eyal Ofer-backed Zodiac swoops on ex-Brightoil VLCC for $61.5m
    With rising tanker rates pushing up values, London shipowner may have secured an attractive deal
  • Data, data everywhere, but in the end sentiment still rules
    The astonishing tanker rate spike underlines how psychology continues to drive markets
  • Kamsarmax asset play pays off for BW Dry Cargo's Bonfils
    Sohmen family-backed outfit takes 35% profit on sale of bank-deal bulker
  • BBC Chartering's Ulrichs charts course towards newer vessels
    Fleet renewal tops the to-do list for new boss of leading German MPP operator
  • France calls for European ship fuel tax
    Finance minister Bruno Le Maire signals potential cost shock for owners
  • SBM Offshore seals $1.14bn financing for FPSO
    Dutch owner taps nine banks for construction cash
  • Belships continues in expansion mode with Japanese ultramax deal
    Oslo-listed owner agrees deal to secure third 61,000-dwt bulker in less than two months
  • Berge Bulk sells third VLOC for scrap this year as it renews fleet
    Berge Bulk is believed to have struck its third VLOC scrap sale of the year. The James Marshall-led shipowner has offloaded the 289,000-dwt Berge Bureya (built 1993) in an "as-is" deal in Singapore for $410 per ldt, or $15.3m. Scrap means scrap, says seller TCC in capesize row with GMS Troim's 2020 Bulkers set to start rewarding shareholders The vessel is not due for special survey until 2021
  • Charter rates for LNG carriers surge in tonnage drought
    Even older steam-turbine tonnage is achieving more than $100,000 per day in red-hot market
  • THE Alliance cuts transpacific services for winter season
    THE Alliance is cutting its transpacific services for the slack season from November to March. The service between Asia and the US east coast will be suspended after the last sailing of the 8,236-teu YM Utopia (built 2008) on 31 October. Container freight rates drop as slack season kicks in The Taiwanese owners of the YM Utopia have received a handful of offers up to $27.5m for the vessel, acco
  • Gulf of Guinea still piracy hot spot, despite release of MC Schiffahrt crew
    Number of incidents may be down, but those involving guns and knives remain consistent

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Japan's freight industry sluggish in second half of 2019
    Japan's freight industry is set for a downturn on the back of declining economies in the U.S., China and the Eurozone, new research reveals.
  • Golden Ray, ship that capsized at Port of Brunswick, to be cut up
    The car carrier Golden Ray, which ran aground and capsized while it was leaving the Port of Brunswick, Georgia, on Sept. 8, will be cut...
  • Tropical storm could flood Gulf Coast this weekend
    Storm poses "possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline."
  • UPS' entry could raise interest in flat-rate parcel shipping
    UPS has entered the flat-rate pricing game, trying to do things differently than its chief rival.
  • Marten Transport posts best-ever operating revenue, income in third quarter
    Marten Transport posted its best-ever third-quarter operating revenue and operating income in the company's 74-year history in the third quarter of 2019.
  • FreightWaves LIVE Chicago: Fireside chats offer deep dives into future of transport, logistics and beyond
    FreightTech, mobility and trade on tap in 20 discussions drawing a mix of industry titans, emerging players and luminaries during FreightWaves' high-tempo two-day conference in...
  • GlobalTranz acquires Chicago-based brokerage Global Freight Solutions
    GlobalTranz has added to its portfolio with the acquisition of Chicago-based Global Freight Solutions.
  • Gecas places freighters with struggling Garuda
    Parent of Gecas is winding down aircraft leasing operations
  • Bigger planes to contain costs at United Airlines, officials say
    Story updated at 5:01 p.m. to reflect correction for passenger costs. United Airlines [NASDAQ: UAL] expects to drive down growth in operating expenses starting next...
  • Volvo Trucks will lay off 3,000 workers because of UAW strike at Mack Trucks (with video)
    The impact of a United Auto Workers' strike at Mack Trucks will nearly double next week when Volvo Trucks North America lays off about 3,000...
  • US sanctions could be lifted if Turkey's ceasefire holds
    Turkey has the next five days to maintain the ceasefire against Syrian and Kurdish forces before the U.S. sanctions are removed.
  • Technology company Continental pushes toward Industry 4.0 across its production floor
    Continental has partnered with SAP to standardize its manufacturing processes and gain real-time visibility into floor operations.
  • As fleets adopt technology, the public remains skeptical of safety focus
    Fleets have been investing in safety technologies, but the public does not seem to be recognizing this fact, with the majority of Americans believing they...
  • U.S. maritime defender Elijah Cummings dies
    Maryland congressman was staunch supporter of the Jones Act and U.S. flag shipping.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/17
    Fundamentals in the Atlanta market a key driver for East regional Trucking Freight Futures on Wednesday.
  • DHE electrifies yard trucks in Ontario facility
    It's the first step in a broader plan to transform the site into an emission-free freight terminal.
  • Key freight market indicators drag down carrier pricing power this week (with video)
    Weak tender load volumes and rejections this week push the index toward shippers.
  • Customs brokers face challenges from blockchain, e-commerce and higher de minimis
    West Coast forwarders and customs brokers discussed blockchain, e-commerce, big data and Section 321 at their annual WESCCON gathering.
  • U.S. rail volumes still falling
    With U.S. rail volumes still slumping, the Class I railroads wondered in third-quarter earnings calls when the downward trend would end.
  • DoorDash's new delivery kitchen capitalizes on the "Netflix economy"
    Instead of providing square footage for dine-in customers, five restaurant operations will use the kitchen solely to prepare the food for delivery through DoorDash's app.
  • Wicked winds continue to hammer the Northeast (forecast video)
    Nor'easter keeps cranking today. Additional power outages, roadblocks likely across New York, New England.
  • Legislation supports US sanctions for threats to Hong Kong's sovereignty
    The Hong Kong Human Right Rights and Democracy Act, which unanimously passed the House of Representatives on Oct. 15, puts pressure on Hong Kong to...
  • Today's Pickup: Water trucks deliver relief as Turkey pushes into Syria
    UNICEF continues delivering thousands of gallons of water per day as relief agencies struggle to continue operating amid Turkish offensive into Kurdish-controlled territory.
  • Alitalia rescue plan talks continue after latest deadline expires
    Probable investors Atlantia and FS seek concessions
  • More network changes could happen in 2020, Union Pacific says (updated)
    Rationalizing additional network assets is still a possibility in 2020.
  • Lufthansa strike still scheduled
    Cabin crew union in dispute over pay and pensions
  • SmartDrive Video Insights: a lawyer speaks on the value of cameras
    This is another in a series of videos produced by FreightWaves and SmartDrive, recorded at the recent SmartDrive Customer Conference in Atlanta. FreightWaves editor-at-large John...
  • IAG Cargo offers end-to-end cargo monitoring service
    IAG Cargo partners with Cargo Signal
  • Trucking alert: Criminals to target Brexit chaos?
    Brexit is now only two weeks away but the dangers facing truckers and shippers continue to mount.
  • Freight All Kinds: Moving money is a precise drill
    Moving billions of dollars in coins and currency around the U.S. is a precise operation, but it doesn't always go as planned.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2019
  • Skyrocketing freight prompts tankers to defer scrubber fittings
    "Our customer has told us that they are going to postpone their scrubber appointment to Q1 next year," a bunker trader said.
  • Cepsa supplies 0.5% fuel
  • US Marine Fuel 0.5%S trades for first time in MOC process after moving to $/mt basis
    Marine Fuel 0.5%S traded Thursday in the Platts Market on Close assessment process for the first time since moving to a $/mt basis.
  • Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals loads 1st IMO 2020 compliant bunker barge
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • NuStar working with first responders to extinguish California ethanol tank fire
    "There are two impacted tanks, which were holding very low volumes of ethanol -- less than 1% of tank capacity," said the company.
  • Petroperu reaches agreement with Spain's Tecnicas, Cobra on refinery upgrade
    Petroperu has changed CEOs six times since work got underway on the contract in 2014, leading to 18 months of delay and $500 million in cost overruns.
  • Japan delivered high sulfur bunker premium hits 11-year high amid tight supply
    "Many orders were diverted to the other refineries but they have not increased their supply. Barges are also insufficient," a trader said.

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