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September 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • 'Huge jump' in larger ship calls to US East coast ports: report
  • Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but message is 'go digital'
  • Sale of LB Container Terminal to Macquarie Group gets official go-ahead
  • US Maritime Administration inaugurates cargo preference training courses
  • Project completed to upgrade Belarus' Brest North railway container terminal
  • Sino-Russian Financial Cooperation Roundtable in Vladivostok enhances ties
  • African dredging industry to flourish along coastal areas
  • U-Freight Hong Kong's logistics hub achieves air cargo screening accreditation
  • Schiphol's capacity shortage could end Kalitta Air's service to Dutch hub
  • Amazon takes up 500,000sq ft of space in fulfilment centre in urban Seattle

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • Baltic Exchange launches new ship operating expenses assessment
  • BCBA holds 34th annual general body meeting
  • MANSA holds AGM & Star Awards in Mumbai
  • MOL's integrated report for 2019 elaborates on the Group's current status & future vision
  • Mahindra Logistics to strengthen Asian Paints' supply chain in eastern India
  • National Logistics Policy to be released soon, says Minister
  • 44 Congressmen urge Trump administration to reinstate GSP for India as part of a potential trade deal
  • Incentives to leather sector to boost exports under consideration
  • Ajit Shah visits China as part of trade delegation
  • MALA 2019, the 10th edition, all set to captivate the fraternity tomorrow
  • US President delays proposed increase in import tariffs on Chinese goods by 15 days
  • WCO underlines Customs' role during WTO discussions on e-commerce

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New intermodal service into Swedish industrial heartland
  • UK network launches nationwide driver drive
  • Ceva Logistics and Helibras renew their partnership
  • WFS appoints Paul Carmody managing director - UK cargo
  • Spanish ports steer a steady course
  • Canberra airport shares freight opportunities
  • Emirates Skycargo forms fresh partnership
  • 150 new flat cars for timber transport
  • DP DHL Group extends Thomas Ogilvie's contract
  • UPS cooperates with Hub Box
  • Ports of Georgia take stock
  • Only road haulage achieves a significant increase
  • Ayme-Yahil seeks out new challenges
  • More money for a deeper Jaxport
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mapletree Logistics Trust acquires warehouse in Australia
  • Federal funds for Montreal Mirabel logistics business

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • FedEx reacts slowly to weakened global trade as TNT integration takes its toll on Q1
  • Despite some positive trends in air cargo, it will be an 'unpredictable' fourth quarter
  • DNV/GL predicts shipping industry will miss IMO 2050 CO2 reduction targets unless drastic action is taken
  • Global container fleet breaches 23m teu as new ULCVs hit the water - and market softens
  • Innovation is the only way to keep Amazon at bay, says DHL
  • Congress investigates secretary of transportation Elaine Chao over possible conflicts of interest
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - two more prominent PAN heads 'fired' as DSV's superior model prevails
  • On the wires: FedEx fundamentals on the slide, debt used to shore up cash balances...
  • Cargo plane carrying four missing in eastern Indonesia
  • Supply chain radar: Schenker rumoured to have approached CMA CGM 'for parts' of the group
  • M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • Meyer Werft delays delivery of Costa Smeralda
    Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand has pushed back its inaugural program of Mediterranean cruises on its first LNG-fueled cruise ship, Costa Smeralda, due to construction delays at the Meyer Turku shipyard in
  • BAE San Diego will tandem drydock two destroyers
    BAE Systems has been awarded $170.7 million in contracts from the U.S. Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego shipyard.
  • Incat Crowther designed Flex Ferry 33X delivered to South Africa
    Incat Crowther reports that the first Flex Ferry developed in conjunction with Singapore's Penguin Shipyard has now been delivered to South Africa, where it will be operated by the Robben Island Museum.
  • German consortium to build zero-emission push boat
    Construction is to start next month on what Berlin, Germany, based port and logistics specialist BEHALA says will be the world's first zero-emission push boat. The energy supply on the almost 20
  • NSF picks operator for third Regional Class Research Vessel
    A consortium co-led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement to operate the third

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • 2020 sulphur cap to accelerate engine damage insurance claims
    Marine insurers and underwriters cite the lack of specifications for blends of very low sulphur fuel oil
  • Marine insurers investigate scrubber incidents amid risk-elevation concerns
    IUMI conference in Toronto hears of 'catastrophic' engine room fire during a scrubber installation
  • No need for emergency oil supply, but security is a concern, IEA chief warns
    Fatih Birol said the world is well supplied and is confident Saudi Arabia will meet its commitment to restore full...
  • Shipowners urge universal 2020 enforcement
    Industry bodies insist that global enforcement is required to avert an uneven playing field. 'We urge any country considering deviation...
  • BIMCO expects capesizes to remain profitable for the rest of 2019
    Capesize fleet growth has been under 3% since February, indicating that, for the time being, the supply side is under...
  • Cargo insurance rates unsustainable despite premium growth, says IUMI's Dalton
    'Underwriting the exposures means pricing your exposures to a risk-adequate level, and the results would indicate this hasn't happened on...
  • Tanker boarded and robbed off Guinea
    Robbers carrying guns and knives boarded the chemical and oil tanker Ance and locked crew members in the cabins before...
  • Igor Tonkovidov to take over from Sergey Frank at Sovcomflot
    Frank will become chairman, with Tonkovidov set to become chief executive after seven years as vice-president and chief operating officer
  • Terminal upgrade to boost northern ro-ro services
    The advent of a new series of larger ro-pax vessels has led to a $20m terminal investment by Peel Ports
  • No sign of gloom lifting for container sector
    Overcapacity and higher costs from IMO 2020 rules are putting the box market recovery on hold
  • World Shipping Council joins calls for alternative fuel research
    Fuel levy proposed to support funding of IMO-led future fuels research and development
  • Woodside and Uniper seal 13-year LNG supply deal
    Uniper expected to use the supply to boost its LNG trading business in the Atlantic and Pacific basins and expand...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: ECSA sets out the European shipping agenda | Why maritime subsidies don't work | 2020 tanker upside...
  • VLGC rates firm up amid Saudi supply worries
    A number of shipments have been cancelled and many have deferred loadings as Saudi Arabia announced acceptances later than expected...
  • OOIL appoints Wang as chief executive
    Wang was elevated to the top management as a vice-president of Cosco Shipping in February, and became the vice-chairman of...
  • Pelita Samudera Shipping adds to fleet with handysize from IMC
    The company has expanded aggressively in the past year, boosting capacity almost eightfold to 234,000 dwt from just 31,000 dwt...
  • Shandong Shipping and ICBC Leasing team up on $600m newbuild projects
    Shandong Shipping has been quickly expanding its fleet over the past one year, with orders for 10 kamsarmaxes made earlier...
  • DryShips posts second-quarter net loss
    DryShips expects to upgrade more vessels during the rest of the year and in 2020, incurring an estimated 843 off-hire...
  • Avoiding the pitfalls of digitalisation
    Customer service should not be overlooked in the rush to digitalise and can come back to haunt companies if sufficient...
  • Pacific Basin to buy four bulkers in cash-and-shares deal
    The purchase of the two handysize and two supramax bulkers amounts to $73.84m, Hong Kong-based company says

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • Shea, Lytle honored at Connie ceremonies
  • No easy fix for chassis conundrum: speakers
  • FedEx Freight profit up 10 percent; LTL shipments 'settle'
  • Port automation threatens US West Coast labor peace
  • No-deal Brexit fears spur search for short-sea options
  • Lineage Logistics adds cold-storage space in Europe
  • Container lines: Mandatory slow-steaming would hurt more than help
  • E-commerce pushes ODFL to expand LTL terminal network

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • Maritime bodies urge IMO 2020 enforcement
    Four major maritime organisations are calling for strict enforcement of pending IMO 2020 rules to ensure a level playing field across the entire industry. The World Shipping Council, Bimco, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) urge full compliance. At that time, the sulphur content for bunker burnt by all ships will be limited to 0
  • Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers
    Frontline will keep to buying 10 tankers from Trafigura Marine Logistics, declining options to buy four more from the subsidiary of Singaporean trader Trafigura. John Fredriksen's Frontline last month agreed to buy 10 suezmaxes built this year for 16.1 million common shares at $8 each and a cash amount ranging from $538m to $547m. Frontline declined an extended option to buy two more suezmaxes b
  • Investors keen on Euronav, but scrubbers could still factor
    Euronav disclosed it's IMO 2020 plans, and its share price shot up - but it still trades lower than Frontline
  • Authorities develop plan to remove fuel from Golden Ray
    The salvage team for a car carrier capsized off Georgia is working on a strategy to remove all of the ship's fuel and oil as the first step to a complex, possibly months-long operation. The Hyundai Glovis-owned 7,700-ceu Golden Ray (built 2017) turned on its side on 8 September while carrying about 4,000 cars in St. Simons Sound. A "Unified Command" group of local, state and federal authorities
  • Classification societies 'must keep pace with impact of change on safety'
    Digitalisation and decarbonisation have profound implications, says ABS boss
  • Tanker owners reap short-term gains as Saudi storm blows over
    VLCC owners get rate hikes from supply disruption while resumption of normal Saudi supply would help avoid bearish effects for longer run
  • Shell, Qatar team up on expanding LNG infrastructure
    Shell Gas & Power Developments and Qatar Petroleum's Wave LNG Solutions have come together in an effort to boost worldwide LNG fuelling capacity. Both companies announced Wednesday that they will invest in marine fuelling, bunkering ships and other infrastructure but were scant on further details. "We are currently reviewing potential locations and infrastructure requirements; it would be premat
  • Saudi oil attacks 'not a game-changer' for tankers
    Evercore maintains bullish outlook on sector
  • Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping
    The Irish tanker owner does not think it needs big data to optimise its fleet
  • Attack on Saudi Arabia oil sector no longer a scenario of 'what if?'
    Long-feared incident is now a reality, and it will rattle cages for some time to come
  • Goldenport Shipmanagement buys first boxship in two years
    Dragnis family outfit Goldenport Shipmanagement has purchased a Japanese-controlled boxship in a deal that marks the company's first expansion in the sector since the autumn of 2017. A company executive confirmed the acquisition of the 1,700-teu Maersk Wismar (built 2010) but declined to reveal further details. Several brokers reported the Imabari Shipbuilding-constructed vessel had changed han
  • Storm clouds gather while shipping gets its act in order
    Florida and Miami - or at least shipbroking, former shipowning and prospective mega-cruise liner project executives based there - take a fair deal of the spotlight in this issue of TW+. Robert "Bob" Pierot reveals why he moved to Miami last year to pursue ship finance structuring deals, with cargo-owning clients as well as owners, that are an increasingly necessary adjunct to the New York-based f
  • Greek government plots $10bn backing for banks
    Guarantees hinge on deal with European Commission on aid classification, sources said.
  • VLGC rates surge on Saudi production issues
    Shipowners foresee positive impact from Saudi attacks on freight markets as US-Asia shipments can cover supply shortfall in Middle East
  • Do shipping and politics mix in Trump's Washington?
    What has the US industry gained from having two 'insiders' around the cabinet table?
  • Brookes Bell snaps up shipping consultancy APC
    UK marine surveying group adds to expertise with takeover.
  • Time come to rethink Europe's €3bn subsidies to shipping
    New report suggests European countries are failing to get good return from spending and need to refocus strategy
  • Solstad sells laid-up anchor handler
    Solstad Offshore has sold an elderly anchor-handler that has been laid up for over three years. Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks The 16,304-hp Far Saltire (built 2002) was sold by Solstad's subsidiary Farstad Marine for an undisclosed amount to an unknown buyer. VesselsValue.com estimates the ship's current market value at $940,000, the same as its estimated demolition value.
  • OOCL boss Wang Haimin takes over at OOIL
    Busy executive adds to workload after Cosco takeover of containership group.
  • Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020
    Andreas Bisbas told conference insurers could have done more to help owners address issues
  • Utkilen touts credentials of 'new age' eco tanker series
    Newbuildings in China and Japan promise to cut fuel consumption by 30% and NOx emissions by 80%
  • Libya boosts storage at Ras Lanuf tanker terminal
    NOC says it has replaced tank to help prevent shutdowns, with more to come.
  • SwissMarine secures firm price for cape duo
    Brokers say Swiss owner offloads bulker pair to JP Morgan
  • Ship designer heads to court in Prysmian newbuilding row
    Salt alleges breach of contract after working on cable-layer design for Italian group.
  • FSU offered out for charter amid delays to Portovaya project
    But portside ice belt is proving a restricting factor
  • Vitol plots LNG carrier expansion after chartering H-Line newbuild
    South Korean shipowner H-Line Shipping ordered the LNG carrier it contracted this month on the back of a long-term charter to Vitol. H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai Brokers said the 174,000-cbm newbuilding with XDF propulsion had been fixed for 10 years, at a rate in the low $60,000-per-day range. Vitol and H-Line confirmed the deal on Wednesday. Vitol said it also holds "extensio
  • Norway's ADS readies sale of its only wholly-owned tanker
    But the Bjorn Tore Larsen-led outfit has an opportunistic approach to new business
  • Marius Hermansen joins Golden Ocean board
    Marius Hermansen, who is responsible for sale and purchase and newbuildings in John Fredriksen's private company Seatankers, now has a more central role in in the group. Hermansen was elected a board member of New York-listed dry bulk company Golden Ocean Group at the annual meeting in Bermuda this weekend. Hermansen came from the shipbroking firm Fearnleys to Seatankers in 2014. In July last
  • Seafarer dies on Polsteam bulker in Mexico
    Police release no details of death of 45-year-old Pole at Tuxpan.
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping switches New Times LR2 pair to dual fuel
    Savings from using low-price LNG will help to cover the increase in vessels' additional capital expenditure
  • Saudi production restored by 'end of month'
    Boost for tankers as energy minister says output will be back to normal soon, with all customers fully supplied in September.
  • Sergey Frank stepping down at Sovcomflot
    Deputy prime minister Maxim Akimov's office says veteran will leave the role to become chairman.
  • MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial
    Japanese shipowning giant continues to gather experience with new green bunker fuel
  • Shandong Shipping inks tanker and bulker newbuilds worth $404m
    Total value of Shell and Bunge charter contracts is estimated to be worth $600m
  • Jiangnan reveals LPG carrier design to 'revolutionise VLGCs'
    Vessel design has received approval in principle from class societies Lloyd's Register and ABS
  • Bahri firms up VLCC order at Hyundai-backed IMI
    Saudi owner puts pen to paper on newbuilding deal, but details on price and delivery remain unclear
  • Cameroon to supply armed guards in bid to stamp out piracy
    New arrangement reduces admin delays incurred when applying for government armed personnel, says Gard
  • Sonatrach moves to scrap the world's 11th-oldest LNG carrier
    Algerian energy giant shifts to auction mode to clear out remaining 1980s-built ship

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • Ocean Rate Report: Saudi attacks spark higher tanker earnings
    This week, VLCC tanker rates are rising, whereas both trans-Pacific box rates and Capesize bulker rates are slipping.
  • Airbus hikes forecast for future freighter demand
    Airbus has elevated its 20-year demand forecast for all-cargo aircraft, saying the market will need 2,800 specialized units to handle growth in international trade and...
  • Startup Loop Energy gets cash infusion from engine-maker Cummins
    Fuel cell startup Loop Engency received a cash infusion from engine maker Cummins Inc. on Sept. 18. It was Cummins second investment in fuel cells...
  • Trump action blocking California emissions authority will not impact trucking - for now
    The Trump administration's decision to revoke a waiver allowing California to set its own standards for automobile emissions will not impact regulations governing heavy-duty trucks,...
  • Louisiana forwarder pays $488,250 criminal fine
    Dip Shipping will pay a criminal fine to settle an antitrust violation charge as part of an ongoing U.S. Justice Department forwarder price-fixing investigation.
  • Project44 unveils new truckload tendering technology
    Project44's new truckload tendering capability allows users to secure quotes without having to maneuver outside of their transportation management system.
  • Does FedEx face a cyclical or structural problem?
    In wake of poor q1 results and a massive decline in share price, questions arise as to whether FedEx's issues are cyclical or structural
  • UPS paying $2.25 million to avoid pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
    EEOC agreement clarifies obligations to both union and non-union workers.
  • Trucking coalition urges lawmakers to fight costly unfunded mandates
    A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in...
  • CargoX and RoadLaunch collaborate to fuse public and private blockchains
    Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/18
    LAX to SEA futures strengthen on Tuesday in an otherwise quiet day.
  • New trade coalition seeks stronger congressional tariff control
    Tariff Reform Coalition members want the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to "exercise greater oversight and control" over President Trump's tariff...
  • GM cuts production at Canadian plant as strike hits U.S. parts shipments
    Oshawa facility operating at half capacity as UAW strike in the United States takes a toll on supply chain.
  • Daimler will buy electric truck battery modules from Chinese supplier CATL
    Daimler Trucks and Buses has entered a long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion batter technology for its coming range of electric trucks.
  • Imelda lashing eastern Texas with flooding rains (forecast video)
    More than 10 inches of torrential rain have flooded some east Texas roads with more coming rest of today.
  • Carriers continue to delay switch from old telematics devices
    About 20% of carriers still using AOBRDs are expected to hold onto the devices into December.
  • Shippers to benefit from Savannah if roads can keep up
    The Port of Savannah's expansion plans will benefit shippers -- so long as infrastructure needs outside the port are met.
  • Today's pickup: Germany moves to tighten rules on delivery subcontractors
    Cabinet backs draft law aimed at curbing illegal employment practices for final-mile drivers handing growing volumes of parcels.
  • IRU issues call to action amidst changing landscape
    The International Road Transport Union has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, which calls for greater cooperation between industry stakeholders and...
  • FIRMMA takes shape with proposed rules
    New law strengthens U.S. government's national security oversight of foreign investments in American companies that manufacture "critical" technologies and infrastructure, as well as own airport...
  • Delta explores forest residue as jet fuel
    Forest debris buildup has been blamed for fueling many wildfires in the West. Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] hopes it can soon fuel its jet...
  • PORT REPORT: Japanese giant MOL trials experimental LNG-fuelled tugboat at Kobe
    MOL continues its foray into experimenting with LNG with an innovative LNG-powered tugboat; meanwhile, MOL's LNG-bunkering business signs deals around the world.
  • Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street, to speak at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago
    Hear Belfort's story, straight from the Wolf's mouth.
  • Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge receives $30 million upgrade aimed at speeding up trade
    The city of Pharr, Texas, will soon begin $30 million in infrastructure projects at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the United States-Mexico border. The projects...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
  • US crude stocks climb 1.06 million barrels as refiners cut runs, imports rise
    US crude inventories climbed 1.06 million barrels last week to 417.13 million barrels, as refiners cut runs while imports edged higher, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday.
  • Shipping giant Maersk to use MGO pricing for IMO 2020 box rate calculations
    Danish container line Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world, is set to use marine gasoil as the pricing basis for its rate calculations next year as tighter emission limits for shipping force a shift away from high sulfur fuel oil.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • FEATURE: IMO 2020 mandate creates Singapore-Fujairah arbitrage for LSFO
    "Singapore and Fujairah [bunker] markets will move independently after 2020 depending on the fundamentals of each port," a trader said.
  • Term LNG buyers face higher prices over Saudi oil disruptions
    "As long as it is fair and equitable, of course it is something that we would like to promote," Mustaffa said.
  • West of Suez LR clean tankers in demand following attacks
    "With the deficit in clean products in the AG coming, there's been a push for LRs in the West to take gasoline to the Middle East," a broker said.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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