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BRIEFS

November 18, 2019

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Asia-Europe rates slip 2.9pc to US$708/TEU, USWC plunge 11.8pc at $1,351/FEU Hong Kong's economy forecast to shrink 1.3pc for the year Cosco secures bank funding of US$156.8m to expand Greek port of Piraeus HMM still in the red in Q3, but cost-cutting efforts are working Hapag-Lloyd's profits soar in first 9 months of the year Mark Frese to take over as new chief financial officer at Hapag-Lloyd Tariffs threaten import/export trade at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Terminal operators in Australia raise fees to counteract drop in box volumes Alibaba's Cainiao to start China-Russia freighter services with 2 Russian airlines UPS and CVS make first home drone delivery of prescription medicines Etihad Cargo opens 24/7 Control Centre to monitor shipments in real time

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NOVEMBER 17, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk improves profitability across the business in Q3 Explicatory analysis of "Letter of Indemnity" for "Release of Cargo" without OBL FFFAI meets Shipping Minister, other Ministry officials to discuss issues & solutions MMTC revenue from exports up whopping 384 pc Trade tensions, protectionism seen as reasons for decline in Oct. exports Essar Ports gives shape to Gujarat Maritime Board's vision with Hazira Passenger Ferry Terminal Minister inaugurates coastal berth & other projects at Chennai Port Mumbai Port Trust in ocean cleanliness drive CONCOR's ICD Tihi in Indore to be functional from today Teamglobal Logistics acquiring Gateway Distriparks' Chandra CFS in Chennai Cotton output for 2019-20 projected to rise by 13 pc

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Healthy ambitions VTG to add transparency to its fleet Maersk's recent optimism justified Volumes down for 11th month in a row Silver medal for CSR efforts French prime minister inaugurates Ceva Logistics' new HQ Goldhofer is "global market leader champion 2020" Chinese-Russian efforts to create an «Agroexpress» Geodis and SFCE extend partnership Tideworks expands presence in Florida ACS gets bigger in the "Big Apple" 180,000 more vehicles to pass through the port of Lübeck Sympathy for the smart in the port of Gothenburg Elvis opens new cargo handling hall Innovation in safety award for a team of three companies "Curiosity of the Day" Wet lease ops between the USA and Canada US short line rail joins responsible care initiative

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Transpacific routes hit hardest as container spot rates take another tumble 'Strong operational performance' in Q3 keeps Maersk on course Returning chartered ships makes a dent in Yang Ming results Avianca Cargo freighter turbo-charges DFW's global ambitions Lifetime achievement award for BIFA's Robert Keen Eric Brandt is Crane Worldwide's new vice president of sales for US east Analysis: DHL GFF - how to approach a sleeping bear On the wires: Søren Toft, MSC steal Maersk's thunder in November rain

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
IMO panel backs away from ship speed or power limits This week's sixth session of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions (ISWG-GHG 6) looks to have backed away from proposals to limit either ships' speed or ships' Wärtsilä and PSA Marine ink LOI on smart technology Wärtsilä and Singapore-based PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the co-creation of smart technologies for the marine sector. The focus will be on solutions that are human-centric and deployable. The Letter Ulstein: Zero-emission SX 190 could sea trial in 2022 Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein says it is ready to deliver a zero-emission offshore construction vessel within three years. The SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel is Ulstein's first hydrogen powered Conrad reports profitable quarter Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today reported its third quarter and nine months 2019 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2019. For the quarter ended

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Speculation grows over MSC top management shake-up MSC management remain quiet on rumours of a top level shake-up, but industry speculation suggests that veteran chairman Gianluigi Aponte... EU opens tax probe into Italian ports The European Commission has launched an investigation into tax exemptions in place for Italian ports, while welcoming a Spanish commitment... Sovcomflot benefits from stronger tanker market The higher spot rates are leading to much more appetite for period charters, said the company's chief financial officer IMO snubs mandatory speed limits Regulators in London have shunned speed limits in favor of target-based greenhouse gas measures in a crucial loss for the... Global Freight Awards 2019 winners announced We reveal the rundown of freight and logistics companies that walked away with gongs from this year's Global Freight Awards... Shipping must collaborate to avoid cargo-related fires, industry told A revision to the special provisions in the International Maritime Organization's code of practice for the packing of cargo transport units... Courts shine spotlight on shipping's 'victimless crime' Insurance fraud is contrary to all known ethical codes, religious or secular. It is also a serious criminal offence, which... American Club levies big supplementary calls, as London Club goes for 7.5% rate rise Owners will have to put their hands deeper in their pockets for P&I cover next year, although clubs vary as... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Have mandatory speed limits hit a road block? The campaign for mandatory speed limits for shipping suffered a blow during technical talks at IMO this week. For some... Maersk to maintain cost focus following Toft departure The loss of its chief operating officer will not distract Maersk from continuing to drive its operating costs down GasLog raises $98m from Norwegian bond sale Move sees LNG owner buy back $34.4m of bonds due in 2021 The Interview: Bronson Hsieh After three years at helm, the chairman of Taiwan-based Yang Ming has put the idea of ordering super-sized boxships on... Vallianz sees challenging near-term conditions for OSV sector However conscious of its dependence on one main client, Vallianz is trying to broaden and diversify its revenue streams, and... Pyxis optimistic about medium range tankers Greek owner says the numbers suggest a trend that goes beyond usual seasonal uplift Daily Briefing Free to read: Russia key to global seaborne coal market \| Viewpoint: A life of crime \| Lack of confidence among... Maersk lowers container growth outlook 'The organic volume growth in Ocean is now expected to be slightly below the estimated average market growth' of 1%... Seaspan to acquire fleet of six containerships The six ships, totalling some 59,700 teu in capacity, now operate under long-term charter with 'a leading global liner'

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
NY-NJ trucker classification battle advances US freight volumes decline amid mixed economic signals Trans-Pacific container spot rate drop caps weak peak Toft move a dawning of new era at MSC Is Canada the light at the end of the PSR intermodal tunnel? Scrubbers are wild card for container shipping edge Maersk increases profitability in weakening container market

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Holland & Knight named US News maritime firm of the year Holland & Knight has been named maritime law firm of the year by US News and World Report. It was the fourth time the maritime practice has come away with the honour, having won in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Blue Fin Tankers targets Valero for damages over tainted fuel "We are proud of this honour, and recognise that it would not have been possible without the lasting partnerships and opportunities p Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps Investors are flocking to Hermitage Offshore and its short interest has more than doubled in the last month. Shares in the Scorpio Group-backed, New York-traded company shot up nearly 70%, or $0.43, to $1.06 in late trading Friday. Trading volume peeked over 878,000 and the number of shares short hit 372,560, up from 145,320 on 15 October. Hermitage Offshore racks up another loss The Emanuele Diamond S top private equity backers want out WL Ross and First Reserve retain Pareto in bid to sell more than 17 million shares over time. Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes Greek owner mulled to be benefitting from fleet wind-down of Singaporean commodity trader Performance Shipping linked to Zodiac aframax Market rumours say Symeon Palios-led outfit is buying its third tanker Petronas launches hunt for two bespoke-size LNG carriers Malaysian energy giant has plans to use vessels of variant sizes as it grows its business to reach new LNG buyers VLGC rates touch four-year high as US exports boost market Rates also rise for midsize LPG carriers as bullish factors trickle down to the smaller tonnages IMO agrees slow steaming is out, decarbonisation goals are in The International Chamber of Shipping and UK Chamber of Shipping have been the first to welcome the outcome of this week's meeting. Maersk's Skou not afraid of rivals' big boxship newbuildings Danish line's boss says it and partner MSC have a competitive advantage when it comes to ship size Sovcomflot profit surges in volatile tanker markets Russian state shipowner logged a bottom line of $26m as revenue increased in the third quarter Evidence a Greek tanker caused spill? 'None whatsoever' Records retrieved from five tankers do not raise crude leak suspicions, top Greek government official says Thoresen Shipping posts 'outstanding' profit Thoresen Shipping has bounced back after a tough second quarter with big headline numbers. Thoresen Shipping sees net profit shrink almost 70% The firm, which is part of the Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) group, reported profit of THB 234.5m ($7.8m) for the third quarter, up by 174% year on year. "We are pleased to achieve strong results in this quarter and in particular that our shipping segment Crowdsourcing ship platform Marvest eyes third fund Hamburg company seeks cash to finance another bulker Awilco LNG faces long wait for collision cash Norwegian owner less optimistic about getting its hands on money quickly Belships profit hit by accounting tweak A change in the Oslo-listed shipowner's accounting principles had an impact in an otherwise steady quarter. Hartmann Gas takes over Chinese handysize LPG carrier newbuilding Hartmann Gas Carriers of Germany is moving into the handysize LPG carrier segment by purchasing a newbuilding from Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China. The 22,000-cbm ship was originally ordered by Norway's Odfjell, but the contract was cancelled after heavy delays. Hafnia finally wins senior listing - but at what cost? Chengxi plots course into gas carriers and dual-fuel vesse Soren Toft said to be taking over at Maersk's alliance partner MSC Swiss line not commenting on reports linking former COO to top job New Fortress targets 10 LNG terminals by fourth quarter 2020 Co-founder, chairman and chief executive Wes Edens sees 'tremendous promise' in shipping Hafnia Tankers draws support for Oslo deal pricing amid barbs Second financier says downsized equity sale nonetheless came close to net asset value of giant product tanker company Koch stretches charters for new 2020 Bulkers ships US charterer adds another year to deals for Newcastlemaxes Scrubber retrofits dent Okeanis but forward bookings 'impressive' Loss increased in third quarter but fourth quarter rates ahead of peers Torvald Klaveness has no plans to wind down Bulkhandling Dry bulk company Torvald Klaveness of Norway has no plans to wind up its Bulkhandling pool despite scaling down as an operator of supramax bulkers. This pool has some 50 handymax and supramaxes. Klaveness this week announced that it would concentrate on the larger segments, through spin-off Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) and the larger Baumarine pool. Klaveness CEO Lasse Kristoffersen c US attempt to wield shipping as diplomatic weapon spells unnecessary trouble Washington's approach on sanctions would push up compliance costs while undermining US dollars' long-term dominance Maersk boosts profit despite lower global container demand Danish boxship giant's focus on capacity management pays off in third quarter LNG faces possible funding issues after EIB ditches fossil fuels Wood Mackenzie says European bank's new financing criteria will make lending to gas projects very difficult GasLog taps Norwegian bond investors for $98.4m Peter Livanos-backed LNG player has also acquired some of its bonds maturing in 2021 Team Tankers remains in the red as fleet clear-out continues Hans Feringa-led owner continues concentrate its efforts on younger, more sophisticated, deep sea assets

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Canadian National laying off workers The railway cited challenging economic headwinds and could release up to 1,600 employees. UPS to waive money-back guarantees if third parties use tracking data UPS to waive money back guarantees on late deliveries if 3rdparties access package tracking data Lawmakers told foreign ships threatening US maritime sector Vessel group alleges "lucrative cost advantage" over American-flagged ships. CarrierDirect: Effective trucking technology is more than a checklist item Thinking of technology as static is like buying 100 trucks and running them for 30 million miles -- something you set once and forget., according... Jury slaps Georgia trucking company with $8 million verdict in motorcycle crash A Georgia jury awarded $8 million to a motorcyclist who was seriously injured when a dump truck hit an orange construction barrel, which ricocheted into... Freight volumes fall for second straight week, uptrend in question Peak season woes continue California intensifies efforts to slash railway emissions The initiative is part of a broader push to limit diesel emissions from freight facilities. Delta refuses to sweeten Alitalia investment offer U.S. carrier remains firm with 10% offer Freight Futures daily curve: 11/15 Trucking Freight Futures continue to be bogged down in a directionless and low volatility cycle. Watch for five supply chain ERP trends in 2020 Enterprise resource planning will bring changes to supply chains in 2020. Kayla Matthews points out several technologies that will gain greater acceptance and use in... Mafia blamed as $275 million of cocaine seized Europol believe Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia is behind the use of Gioia Tauro as a cocaine hub for western Europe. Hyundai Merchant Marine reports increase in revenue, smaller loss HMM had an increase in revenue and smaller loss in third quarter when compared to the same 2018 period. China reopens market to US poultry imports U.S. poultry producers eye more than $1 billion market potential for China after being shut out for five years. What blockchain means for lawyers, e-commerce merchants and financial services "Automation may not be a threat to lawyers; it might be a threat to young lawyers," Shane Orians said. More snow bursts to slam the Northeast Snow squalls could be trouble for truckers across interior Northeast, while rain and wind dominate parts of the South. FreightWaves Radio preview: the word from the floor of FreightWaves Live The events of the recently completed FreightWaves LIVE event will be "center stage" on this weekend's edition of FreightWaves Radio. Tune in to this Saturday's... Today's Pickup: New Jersey slaps Uber with $650 million over driver classification Plus: Seattle money play: Convoy wins, Amazon loses JD.com reports robust sales growth with the expectation for more Chinese e-commerce heavyweight JD.com reports strong growth across its platform, a trend the company expects to continue. Has MSC signed up Maersk's Toft as CEO? The shipping grapevine is abuzz with rumors that the man who was Maersk's COO until Monday (Nov. 11) could soon be leading MSC.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Tankers delayed as bad weather hits port, STS operations in Med Gale and swell in the Mediterranean as well as bad weather around the Turkish straits are affecting port operations and ship-to-ship transfers, leading to delays of up to five days for vessels bunkering, loading and discharging, trading and shipping sources said Friday. FEATURE: Refinery run cuts on horizon as global distillate margins narrow, traders say With oil processing margins from Europe to Asia trending downward, market sources this week have said that some refiners may be considering run cuts, which would likely tighten middle distillate markets and support cash prices in the spot market. FUTURES 5: Crude settles higher on renewed demand optimism Crude futures settled higher Friday, following equities gains on some renewed global demand growth optimism. China's Dalian FTZ new operational procedures to cut costs for bunker players Dalian FTZ's two models include ex-storage by cargo and distribute by small partials as well as optimizing two types of warehouse. ADNOC on the hunt for refining projects in China, India, Indonesia, UAE "Our main strategy is adding value to every barrel of oil that we process," Hajri said. Idemitsu not planning any Japan refinery closures before March 2023 "We intend to consider whether to keep the position of the seven refineries as it is, or restructure them," Kito said. Japan delivered 380 CST bunker price falls to 2-year low "Demand is so-so for HSFO, while LSFO volumes have picked up," a trader said.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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