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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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