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December 18, 2019

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Maersk opens new facility in Vietnam to handle new sourcing demand China lowers 2020 growth target to 6pc, cranks up state spending California ports collaborate to fight the threat posed by rising sea levels Baltimore port to start upgrade of 14,000-TEU berth in early 2020 EMEA cargo crime hits US$88.75m with trucks being the 'weakest link' DP World's Unifeeder buys major stake in Singapore's Feedertech Group Switch to non-diesel trucks in Europe requires more charging, refuelling points Seven HK Airlines aircraft impounded by HK airport authority Boeing to stop production of 737 Max starting in January Deutsche Bahn to test Skyports drones in its logistics supply chains

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk announces new Executive Board to accelerate strategy execution AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season-2 breaks all records MOL & e5 Lab launch study on hydrogen hybrid pure car carrier NYK Group accredited by ClassNK for cyber security management Shipping seen progressing full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation Strong ocean imports & exports seen sustaining India's trade growth US mulls doubling pear exports to India Port of Antwerp in collaboration agreement for hydrogen transport Global programme launched to improve efficiency of cargo handling audits Govt intends selling 100 pc stake in Air India KWE India launches 'Slip Sheet Handling' for airfreight shipment from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Railways offering discount on empty container transport Govt withdrew 14k prosecutions under Companies Act to improve ease of doing business India improves ranking in ease of doing business as exports & logistics facilitation get impetus New guidelines & simplified approval process for coal projects to enhance ease of doing business Parliamentary panel worried over India's meagre share in global organic trade Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Lufthansa Cargo unveils sales channel offering dynamic spot rates CMA CGM currently the only ocean carrier interested in LNG to power box ships Nippon Cargo Airlines eyes Taipei as China traffic slows, and drops Hahn David Stroud appointed BIFA's new policy and compliance adviser Vincent Clerc becomes CEO of Maersk's Ocean and Logistics division Port of Auckland declared 'no longer viable' South African government aims to create a national shipping carrier Maersk's social media position dis-liked by some Supply chain radar: Kuehne + Nagel changes skin in Dubai (and elsewhere)... Delay alert with feeder lines in 'radical' new year container handling shake-up

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Vigor to carry out DDG drydocking worth up to $97.9 million in Pearl Harbor Vigor Marine LCC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded an $89,336,289 Navy contract for the execution of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) fiscal 2020 dry-docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract VIDEO: LCS 19 completes Acceptance Trials Lockheed Martin reports that Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19, the future USS St. Louis, has completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan. Now that trials are complete, the ship will undergo final outfitting MOL and e5 lab ink MOU to develop hydrogen hybrid PCC Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and e5 Lab. Inc. have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to conduct a joint study of a hybrid pure car carrier equipped with a hydrogen Two leading French ports to have Wärtsilä VTS Wärtsilä is to supply its Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) solution to two of France's leading ports, Calais and Boulogne. Calais is France's leading port for passenger traffic and the second largest port San Francisco Bay Ferry to add another new high-speed cat The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) is to exercise a $14.8 million build option for a second 300-passenger high-speed ferry from La Conner, Wash., shipbuilder Mavrik Marine Inc. Viega MegaPress CuNi press fitting system now available in larger sizes Viega LLC's MegaPress CuNi, a copper nickel press fitting system designed specifically for applications on commercial ships, private yachts and offshore rigs, is now available in sizes up to 4". MegaPress CuNi $1 million criminal fine in fishing vessel pollution case The U.S. Department of Justice says that Sea Harvest Inc., operator of the fishing vessels Enterprise and Pacific Capes, along with Fishing Vessel Enterprises Inc., the vessels' owner, pleaded guilty yesterday to Study of $246 million in injury claims yields new shipping safety insights More comprehensive reporting requirements for injury and near miss reporting are needed to improve safety at sea, according to ABS, the American P&I Club and Lamar University. The call follows an industry-wide

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
DryLog acquires 50% of ArcelorMittal shipping subsidiary The joint venture, Global Chartering Ltd, has been created through the Peter Livanos-backed DryLog taking a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's... Slips, trips and falls cost American Club $14m a year Sponsors call for comprehensive new standard for reporting maritime injuries and near misses after discovering lack of consistency and comprehensiveness... Coal demand to be stable to 2024, IEA says India will be the biggest driver of growth, the IEA says, while China's demand will likely plateau in 2022 Cartel fears behind block exemption disquiet Capacity management seen as a means of controlling pricing, while lines are offered little legal certainty The Outlook Forum We asked Lloyd's List readers and key market participants what they thought would be the key issues shaping shipping over... Zeamarine co-founder exits as restructuring specialist is called in The company rocketed from being a start-up operation to a big league player in just six years. Speculation, though, suggests... Swire Shipping to offer joint Pacific service with Matson The service will be run with 8,000 dwt vessels, with Swire Shipping chartering in one ship while Matson will contribute... MOL teams up with e5 Lab to develop hydrogen hybrid car carrier The technologies are aimed at trying to meet the IMO's 2050 carbon dioxide emissions reduction targets through hybrid technology, alternate... Tonnage tax extension seen as growth filip for Cyprus shipping Securing approval for a full decade will provide stability and certainty for shipping companies choosing the flag or operating in... Maersk appointments bring board back to strength Reshuffle of management positions comes as Danish container giant increases pace of integration Daily Briefing Free to read: Block exemption extension gives carriers clarity and confidence \| Have Brussels and container lines called a truce... DP World integrates former Topaz Energy into P&O Maritime Logistics unit P&O Maritime Logistics is poised to steward one of the most historic names in the maritime industry as it enters... Indian crew taken hostage off West Africa soars to 89 in a year As Indian mariners represent the largest proportion of crew nationalities, a total ban on Indian nationals serving as crew within... CMA CGM in biofuel bunker blend deal with Shell Shell will supply tens of thousands of tonnes of a bunker blend comprising 20% of biofuel drawn from used cooking... Avance Gas orders two dual-fuel VLGCs at DSME The company, which is taking the first step towards a low-carbon future, said burning liquefied petroleum gas was cheaper and...

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Fate of NJ classification bill uncertain, as is potential impact Rail volumes suggest bearish outlook for trucking Drastic changes play out at Zeamarine amid executive departures India mulls reworking Cochin terminal tariff to compete with Colombo BNSF's Chicago intermodal depot regains flow after operational shift Clerc moves into Maersk's key integration role

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Nordic American trio exit LSFO storage for bigger payday Bulk of VLCCS holding compliant fuel expected offload cargoes by first quarter, says Braemar ACM DryLog tightens links with ArcelorMittal and eyes growth with joint venture Steel and mining giant ArcelorMittal and Peter Livanos-backed DryLog are joining forces in a shipping joint venture. The outfit will see DryLog take a 50% stake in ArcelorMittal's shipping subsidiary Global Chartering Ltd. NYK forms joint venture to provide FPSO to Petrobras Vitol completes takeover of slimmed-down Sargeant JV It will retain that name and the 28 bulkers in its employ and aims Has Christmas come early with Trump playing Santa Claus? Proposed US-China trade deal could provide a huge boost for shipping, but questions remain over if - and how - the promises can be delivered Why Deutsche Bank dropped five stocks and prioritised others Analyst Mehrotra says size, liquidity and focus were key factors in cuts Leo Kirchner to take reins at Thomas Miller Americas There is a new man at the top of Thomas Miller Americas. Leo Kirchner will take over as president and chief executive of the insurance management company's US wing at the end of February. He replaces Mike Jarrett, who spent 27 years leading the unit. Thomas Miller buys Lodestar's fixed premium business Thomas Miller tickled pink as charity golf day raises $250,000 "It is an honour to succeed M Carnival joins Getting to Zero Coalition on carbon Miami-based cruise giant looks forward to developing zero-emission ships with industry partners Brussels to probe merger of DSME-Hyundai Heavy over price fears The European Commission is looking into the proposed $1.7bn acquisition of South Korean shipyard DSME by compatriot Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Following HHI's application for approval by the European Union executive body last month, the commission said on Tuesday it was concerned the deal would reduce competition, raise prices and stifle innovation in the sector. Controversial Daewoo founde Sanchi families challenge official account of explosion and sinking in US lawsuit Some of the seafarers onboard the tanker escaped after the 2018 crash and are still alive, their families say Positive outlook for US crude exports buoys tanker owners Tankers are set to gain from world's largest oil producers' rising exports Exodus of PSVs boosts North Sea owners while AHTS rates hit peak Winter rates proving warmer than expected as Allseas removes 11 spot vessels for Baltic work A message to India on port improvements Private operators tell their government it is time to deliver on its national vision for shipping Trafigura calls on regulators for stricter IMO 2020 enforcement Top tanker executive says transitional period should be monitored by port state control to ensure a level playing field Hudong-Zhonghua moves forward on CSSC Leasing's LNG orders Shanghai yard finally gets started on some conventional tonnage as orderbook empties EU agrees 10 more years for Cyprus tonnage tax Estonia also gets its first tonnage tax as Europe seeks to encourage region's competitiveness Buys strengthen SAL's position as top three heavylift player Harren & Partner's project cargo subsidiary takes three heavylift ships from the Winter Group Clarksons Platou starts Bonheur coverage with a buy Plenty of upside in Fred Olsen company with "reliable cash machine" cruiseship fleet, analyst says Supreme Court declines appeal by GC Rieber ex-employees Legal action taken by 17 ex-employees against the offshore shipowner has come to an end. Peter Townsend joins Miller to develop North American business Hull expert begins new role at insurance broker next month to focus on growing cover Britannia P&I plots recruitment in Denmark as it upgrades office Copenhagen correspondent office to become full branch of UK-based P&I club Veteran bulker hit by engine room fire in Detroit River US Coast Guard tackled blaze on Tecumseh as it drifted into Canadian waters Winners emerge as big boxship charter market all but dries up Rush to retrofit scrubbers before IMO 2020 has caused a shortage of vessels and a rise in rates Emergency response contracts see dramatic drop to 23 in 2019 Fall in Lloyd's Open Form contracts are hitting salvors and marine salvage association questions whether it is time to move on and face the realities of the current environment Maersk fills management board gap with Svitzer's Thygesen CEO of group salvage company promoted after high-profile departures at Danish owner Jan-Hendrik Tobbe exits amid Zeaborn management overhaul Restructuring expert takes the reins at expanding, Kurt Zech-controlled ship operator Swire and Matson team up in the South Pacific Veteran Pacific shippers will partner using chartered tonnage on general cargoship route 'Floating bomb' FSO starts to leak oil in Red Sea Houthis call for help after crude seeps from Safer off Ras Isa in Yemen Contact made with Union Maritime tanker after crew seized Togolese patrol boat tracks down the Duke while a new crew heads to the ship on a tug CMA CGM's Containerships cashes in on LNG-run tonnage Fourth vessel giving carrier a competitive edge in Baltic-related services is delivered, with two more to come MOL targets development of hydrogen-powered car carrier Japanese shipowner says latest initiative builds on worked to realize zero emission vessels VLGCs cheaper to build than to buy second hand Clarksons Platou says new dual fuel ships will be the "most efficient LPG carriers to date" Grindrod extends chartered-out MR, returns supramax Singapore-based owner seals better rate for tanker, bulker set to be handed back early in 2020 SSY: Aussie drought set to boost bulker tonne mile demand US Department of Agriculture forecasting "weakest Australian wheat harvest for twelve years"

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
Biodiesel blending credit gets budget reprieve from House The biodiesel blender credit reinstated by Congress Dec. 17 is a $3 billion a year boost to a less-polluting diesel fuel. Matson-Swire join forces in South Pacific service Well-known Pacific Ocean specialists Matson and Swire have joined forces to serve the South Pacific island nations. New chapter in ugly FedEx-Amazon divorce puts merchants in middle Amazon-FedEx divorce gets ugly and hurts merchants FedEx hits 'bottom' in fiscal 2020 second quarter FedEx's lousy second quarter results are a cost issue first and foremost Canadian manufacturing took hit during GM strike Plunge in vehicle and auto parts shipments drive broader softness as manufacturing sales drop 0.7% in October. Powerful storm could delay Christmas deliveries in Pacific Northwest A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon. Load One provides lightning-fast shipping for just about everything This logistics company expedites movie props to rocket engines and everything in between. Elroy Air aims to bypass infrastructure with unmanned hybrid electric drone (with video) An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure Freight All Kinds: Getting the show on the road Moving theatrical shows is like choreography showcasing on-time precision prowess and graceful driving skills. Pennsylvania provides more than $40 million for freight rail projects The funding includes $14.4 million to support CSX's double-stacking efforts near the Port of Philadelphia. Knight Swift: Trucking's Biggest Mega-Merger - Great Quarter, Guys EP07 [podcast] On this episode of Great Quarter Guys, Seth Holm, Kevin Hill, Andrew Cox and JP Hampstead break down Knight Swift's business model, discuss the Phase... Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What drivers need to know Drivers looking for work or changing jobs should register before Jan. 6. US doubles down on sanctions against Ortega regime The Office of Foreign Assets Control has added the son of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/17 Calm and quiet ruled the day on Monday in the Trucking Freight Futures markets. Amazon's shot at FedEx, 737 MAX minimized, and a tribute to American Shipper - WTT?!? [podcast] photo credit: Amazon On today's episode - Just in time for the holidays, Amazon cans FedEx over on-time delivery, Boeing 737 MAX stops going, a... South Asia stands to gain from prolonged US-China trade war Resilience360's report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade. Winter storm keeps trucking across Eastern US (with forecast video) Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England. Southwest Airlines pushes back schedule for 737 MAX until April The chill felt in Southwest Airlines' fourth quarter financial report won't be weather-related, but because of the 737 MAX. Continual technological advancements land innovator in FreightTech 25 Truckstop.com pioneered digital innovation in logistics with the first online platform for load boards. FreightWaves NOW: Louisville Spot Rates are Skyrocketing Anthony Smith hosts Tuesday's FreightWaves NOW with John Kingston giving the Oil Update, Luke Falasca provides us with the Broker Update, and Zach Strickland gives... Navistar beats Q4 earnings estimates but lays off 10% of its workforce (Update) Navistar will cut 10% of its worldwide workforce even as it gained market share for the third consecutive year. Today's Pickup: CFI employees raise over $41,000 in Truckload of Treasures campaign CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may... New Jersey's owner-operator law in limbo for now, but risk remains Move to pass legislation has ground to halt amid wider outcry from other industries over independent contractor limits. The European Green Deal and what it means for the rail freight industry The European Green Deal is looking to shift 75% of EU freight traffic from road to rail and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by...

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DECEMBER 17, 2019
LSFO offers in S Korea, Hong Kong above LSMGO on strong demand ahead of IMO 2020 Spot offers for low sulfur bunker fuel have been priced above that of low sulfur marine gasoil in the ports of South Korea and Hong Kong on strong demand for the low sulfur marine fuel ahead of the International Maritime Organisation's low sulfur mandate come January 2020. Expected IMO marine gasoil demand supports prompt ICE LSGO ICE low sulfur gasoil futures time spreads have moved into backwardation, as 0.5% sulfur fuel oil prices rose above 0.1% marine gasoil bunker prices in Singapore, dependent on delivery dates and volume, supporting MGO values, traders said. Shell, CMA CGM launch marine biofuel partnership Oil major Shell and shipping line CMA CGM are to launch a partnership to expand the shipping line's use of biofuel in its fleet, Shell said Tuesday. Urals NWE crude down $4.50/b in a month to 19-month low as IMO 2020 looms Urals, the Russian crude which is the Europe's largest single source of oil, has seen value for Baltic-loading cargoes fall more than $4.50/b in the past to month to a 19-month low ahead of IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally from January 1. FUTURES 6: Oil complex pulls back in after-market trading amid bearish US inventory forecasts Oil futures retreated in after market trading Tuesday but held in the black amid newly bearish US crude and product inventory forecasts. Singapore 10 ppm gasoil/MF 0.5% spread hits record low on LSFO supply tightness "Low sulfur fuel oil supply is getting tighter. LSFO stocks draw is faster than expected," a Singapore-trader said Tuesday.

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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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