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November 19, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Ex-Maersk COO Soren Toft rumoured to be joining MSC
  • Hong Kong port welcomes its largest box ship ever, the MSC Isabella
  • Seaspan acquires six box ships for US$380m as fleet capacity nears 1m TEU
  • Evergreen Marine selects Navis' MACS3 loading computer for newbuild box ships
  • BIFA's Robert Keen wins lifetime achievement award
  • ICTSI's Ecuador terminals earns ISO carbon neutrality certificate
  • Kerry scores a double at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific awards
  • Startup Zhongzhou Airlines takes delivery of first freighter
  • Key stakeholders strive for CEIV Fresh certification for Changi airport
  • Latvia's Riga airport to build advanced air cargo handling centre for DHL

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • CEVA Logistics opens new headquarters in Marseille
  • HMM wins environmental award
  • Liladhar Pasoo celebrates centennial with grandeur
  • MOL in collaboration for FPSO charter project in Brazil
  • OOCL celebrates 50th anniversary with the Hong Kong community
  • RCL adds Dongguan call between South China & Cambodia on its RSK service
  • Volumes up for Yang Ming in Q3 & year-to-date
  • KoPT hopeful of crossing last fiscal's cargo throughput
  • FASTag programme being implemented on pan-India basis at National Highway toll plazas from Dec. 1
  • New locomotive seen transforming heavy freight transportation in the country
  • WCO organises workshop on risk management training in Bengaluru
  • World merchandise trade seen remaining subdued in fourth quarter

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Single waybill for journey from China to Europe
  • Laurels for Matadi Gateway Terminal
  • Silk Road container train celebrates milestone
  • Kerry Logistics acquires Asav
  • New military transport aircraft
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks back on 2019 in joy, so far
  • ECSA welcomes the new transport commissioner
  • New public LNG filling stations as from January 2020
  • Torwegge opens interactive experience centre in Bielefeld
  • New head for Crane Worldwide in New York
  • New TOS operational in the port of Baltimore
  • Lufthansa Cargo broadens digital booking options
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Malawi to upgrade 346 km of its transport network
  • New safety devices at the LSCT in La Spezia
  • Tandem to lead DVF
  • Pharmaserv Logistics rents more real estate
  • Bye bye, Bei Bei!

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • Anger at 'bureaucratic' IMO's 'lack of urgency' on cleaning up shipping
  • Kerry confirms takeover of Turkish forwarder ASAV, and eyes more M&A
  • Wincanton warns worried Stobart shareholders not to grab at first offer
  • Etihad Cargo boosts digital booking offer by joining cargo.one platform
  • New hope for troubled Chile that it can save $4.6bn salmon export market
  • FedEx's Fred Smith hits back at NY Times tax cut allegations
  • Supply chain radar: The Deutsche Bahn mess - farewell Mr Doll, it was short... and not very sweet

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • LNG: AG&P takes stake in "Detachable Stern Vessel" innovator
    Singapore-headquartered Atlantic Gulf & Pacific (AG&P), a global downstream gas and LNG logistics specialist, has made a strategic equity investment in Kanfer Shipping. Kanfer is a Norway-based developer of small-scale LNG sea
  • Søren Toft packs his bags for Geneva and new job at MSC
    Earlier this month, Maersk Line parent company A.P. Møller - M'rsk A/S reported that Chief Operating Officer Søren Toft had decided to "pursue an opportunity outside of the company." Now we know
  • Danfoss Editron appoints new Marine Director
    Danfoss Editron has appointed Erno Tenhunen as its new Marine Director. He will lead the company's marine business, with overall responsibility for sales, the delivery of projects and developing new systems technology
  • Malaysia bans open-loop scrubber discharges in its waters
    Malaysia's Marine Department has issued a notice to inform the shipping community that Malaysia prohibits the discharge of wash water from open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems while in Malaysian waters (12 nautical
  • Fincantieri Bay orders MacGregor piggy-back hatch covers
    Cargotec Corporation's MacGregor unit has secured an order to supply Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., with a complete set of remote operated piggy-back hatch covers with hydraulic lifting and an internal
  • USCG: OSV and tug collision causes 3,000 gallon diesel spill
    The Coast Guard has been responding to an oil spill near Port Arthur, Texas, after Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report of a collision involving the180 ft offshore supply vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • Toft's surprise move makes good sense for both sides
    The Aponte family has kept a firm grip on MSC, but bringing in outside expertise is understandable at a time...
  • Iraq's port of Umm Qasr disrupted by more protests
    The port was working at 50% of capacity and operations may be completely halted if the protests continue, port officials...
  • MSC names Maersk's Søren Toft head of container businesses
    Mr Toft's appointment as head of Mediterranean Shipping Company comes a week after he quit his role as chief operating...
  • Russia releases Ukrainian naval vessels seized last year
    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the three captured ships were now headed to Odessa
  • Hong Kong to remove profit tax for shipping lessors
    Frank Chan, secretary for transport and housing of the city's government, tells a shipping conference that the leasing houses providing...
  • Seafarers would change jobs for internet access
    The vast majority of seafarers without internet access would change jobs to receive it, according to a new survey by...
  • US gasoline and blendstock imports gain as European shipments slow
    Refineries switching over to very-low sulphur fuel oil is starting as shipowners begin using lower-sulphur bunkers as mandated by the...
  • RMK adds to London presence with two key appointments
    Duo will bring a wealth of experience including originating and structuring loan transactions, sale and purchase of second-hand vessels, and...
  • Cash buyer signals scrapping 'deluge' after ship recycling falls 35%
    Industry players hope for an improving recycling market going into 2020. They would like to think they have seen the...
  • Indonesia's Kuala Tanjung adds Chinese partner to boost port development
    The agreement means to increase Kuala Tanjung's capability to compete with other ports along the Malacca Strait
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Søren Toft linked to key role in MSC management shake-up | Maersk lowers container growth outlook | The...
  • MSC mega boxship call reaffirms Hong Kong's transhipment value
    The 23,656 teu Gülsün class vessel set a new record for the port as the first containership with a capacity...
  • ICTSI proposes bid for central Philippines port
    The Iloilo-Dumangas bid is ICTSI's first foray into the Visayas archipelago and would expand its central Philippines' port network beyond...
  • Nam Cheong enters offshore engineering with Labuan tie-up
    Shipbuilding subsidiary Nam Cheong Dockyard intends to redevelop existing facilities on government land into modern integrated marine engineering and construction...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • LA-LB truck turn times fall farther on port volume dip
  • Truck driver hours violations drop in ELD era
  • NY-NJ faces cold storage space scarcity
  • 'Thriving' US wind market strains heavy-haul truckers
  • Carriers signal confidence in riding out 'messy' IMO start
  • NY-NJ port leadership steps up amid heightened competition

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • Investor sells $21.7m worth of Genco shares
    A US investment firm has offloaded two million common shares of Genco Shipping & Trading, lowering its stake in the New York-listed bulker owner to just below 20%. Strategic Value Partners (SVP) now has 8.17 million shares in the John Wobensmith-led company for a 19.6% stake. That is down from 10.17 million units, or 29.4% interest, as of April 2018, according to an SEC document filed Monday.
  • BW Group looks to cash in with DHT sell off
    Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group is looking to sell off a chunk of its position in DHT Holdings amid a strengthening tanker market. BW could move as many as 14.68m of its 48.8m DHT shares in an underwritten public offering, DHT said. BW Group invests in Flex LNG, becoming key shareholder Dorian LPG staying away from dual fueled retrofits for now On Monday, the tanker owner's New York-listed sha
  • Dorian LPG staying away from dual fueled retrofits for now
    Dorian LPG is content to be the second mover on LPG-as-fuel. Speaking on the Value Investor's Edge podcast with J Mintzmyer, finance chief Ted Young said the Connecticut-based gas carrier owner had done joint studies with the American Bureau of Shipping and Hyundai on running ships on both conventional bunker and LPG, but that "the economics don't support a retrofit." Dispute at shipyard delays
  • US investor takes 10% stake in tumbling Top Ships
    A Florida-based investment management firm is taking a notable wager on Top Ships, whose shares keep falling after a recent one-day plummet. Intracoastal Capital has bought 950,684 common units in the Evangelos Pistiolis-led tanker owner, reflecting a 9.99% stake in the Greek company. Intracoastal, which is led by Mitchell Kopin and Daniel Asher, has investments in 61 other companies, most being
  • Attorney-turned-witness in Keppel corruption case gets probation, fine
    The attorney that helped the US government secure more than $700m in fines from TechnipFMC and Keppel Offshore & Marine over bribery charges will spend a year on probation. Keppel agrees $422m in Brazil corruption fines Brazilian and Iraqi bribes end up costing TechnipFMC $296m Jeffery Chow will serve his sentence from his home in Singapore and pay a $75,000 fine, according to papers filed in B
  • Reports: Russia to release Ukrainian ships seized last year
    Russia is returning a Ukrainian tugboat and three small warships seized after the country blocked the Kerch Strait with a tanker last year. Russia had concluded "all necessary investigative activities" into the ships, its foreign ministry told RT, and the Ukrainian Navy is set to receive the ships today in Odesa. Ukraine seizes Russian tanker that blocked bridge UN-backed tribunal to hear Ukrai
  • Danaos to tap equity market with $55m common stock offer
    Danaos Corp plans to offer greater ownership in the company at shareholders' request. The John Coustas-led boxship owner is offering $55m of its common stock after some significant stakeholders showed interest in buying about $25m of it at the public offering price. About $17m is being offered by Danaos Investment Limited, the company's largest stockholder beneficially owned by chief executive
  • Wintermar wins seven-year contracts for PSV duo
    Indonesia's Wintermar has fixed out two platform supply vessels (PSVs) for seven years each. The company said the unnamed ships will take cargo out to rigs for a major oil and gas company in eastern Indonesia. Sugiman Layanto, Wintermar's managing director, said the project requires dynamic positioning 2 (DP2) operations while the vessels are approaching the platform. "With our long experience
  • DNG Energy closes in on South Africa LNG-bunkering project
    Company has lined up supply, a floating storage unit, a small-scale LNG vessel and a barge for 2020 start-up
  • Oldendorff Carriers and Massoel sell off handysize bulkers
    Oldendorff Carriers of Germany and Massoel of Switzerland have each sold a Chinese-built handysize bulker in a busy moment for both companies the sale and purchase market. Oldendorff, the bulker operating Giant, has sold the Chinese-built, 33,000-dwt Dora Oldendorff (built 2010) for almost $6.5m, sources said. This ship is due for special survey in January. Oldendorff wins five-year deal for bu
  • Malaysia bans use of open-loop scrubbers
    Asian country becomes latest to take tough stance on discharges in its waters
  • Pakistan re-emerges into scrap arena with suezmax deal
    Navarino said to have been sold on into Pakistan at a loss for cash buyer
  • Leader profile: A look at Tina Revsbech's CV
    Key highlights of the career of shipping executive Tina Revsbech, who has joined Canada's Fednav
  • Western Bulk eyes growth as it refreshes risk team
    Western Bulk is ringing the changes under new chief executive Hans Aasnaes, who replaced Jens Ismar in July.
  • Ugland's Bonita leaves Benin with new crew after kidnappings
    Norwegian-owned bulker heading to Brazil after nine seafarers were abducted
  • Creditors $24m out of pocket after TS Chartering collapse
    Trustee's lawyer says there is little prospect of recovering any money
  • MSC confirms Soren Toft as CEO to support Aponte family
    No start date yet as ex-Maersk man moves to Geneva with his family
  • Tina Revsbech switches from tankers to bulkers with job at Fednav
    Former BW Tankers chief executive Tina Revsbech is making a radical career switch. The Dane, who is known in the industry as an experienced tanker executive, is joining Canada's largest dry bulk company, Fednav. The move comes after Revsbech left the tanker arm of Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led BW Group last year following three years at its Singapore headquarters. Leader profile: A look at Tina Revs
  • NRP acquires Norwegian maritime centre NMK in Alesund
    Norwegian asset manager says office cluster is home to some of the most important shipping players
  • Bergshav denies aframax sale to Performance Shipping
    Norwegian company says it has no plans to sell tanker at what would be a profitable price.
  • Seven Islands snaps up Maersk Tankers handysize
    Expanding Indian owner pays $8m for 2004-built ship
  • Havyard unit's equity lost as covenant breaches revealed
    Norwegian shipbuilder says it has identified losses on more vessel projects
  • Saudi Arabian vessel 'attacked off Yemen'
    Tug Rabigh 3 reporting restricted manoeuvrability in the Southern Red Sea
  • Broker Frachtcontor seeks new talent as it eyes tanker expansion
    German shop's managing director Jens Christian Nielsen tells TradeWinds about switching into growth mode
  • Babycape grounding blamed on Aussie port's 'poor risk assessment'
    ATSB report said incident highlights importance of considering potential hazards from end to end
  • Solstad Offshore ties up CSVs old and new
    Fredriksen and Rokke-backed company signs chaters of between three and eight years
  • Teekay became 'collateral damage' in US Cosco sanctions
    LNG owner's chief executive spent two weeks in Shanghai resolving issue with Chinese owner
  • Growing Russian coal exports good for small bulker owners
    Over 75% of its coal exports are shipped as either supramax or handy cargoes, says Banchero Costa

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • COSCO's southeast Asia logistics arm reports near 46% fall in profit
    COSCO Shipping International (Singapore), a logistics-focused arm of COSCO, reports a big hit to its third quarter profit after tax. But the company nonetheless has...
  • Lineage Logistics to acquire Emergent Cold
    Already the largest cold storage warehouse company, Lineage Logistics is reportedly buying Emergent Cold.
  • UPS, Portland team up on electric-assist trike delivery
    The pilot project aims to replace one of two delivery trucks serving a university neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
  • Commerce gives rural telecoms more time with Huawei
    The department's extension of the temporary general license gives U.S. companies another 90 days to continue their business activities with the Chinese telecom.
  • Strong snowstorm to slam Mountain West
    "I would say we're at right about the normal time of year when we start seeing higher snow amounts from winter storms."
  • Ware2Go, Fundera bundling distribution, financial services
    UPS flexi-warehouse unit teams with financial services marketplace to bundle physical distribution, IT and financial services to small to mid-size business
  • Tech investments improve Delta's cargo business, official says [FreightWaves Live coverage]
    CHICAGO - After transforming its under-performing passenger operation over the past decade into one of the best managed and profitable global carriers, Delta Air Lines...
  • A massive floating LNG stockpile has just been unloaded
    What was behind the historic rise and sudden fall in global LNG floating storage?
  • MODE Transportation bolsters third-party offering in deal with SunteckTTS
    Third-party transportation and logistics provider MODE Transportation has acquired SunteckTTS for an undisclosed amount. The combined entity is expected to generate $2 billion in annual...
  • Lawmakers propose $30M for transport worker ad campaigns
    6-year program includes addressing shortage of truck drivers.
  • Volvo, Western Star recall trucks for steering issues
    Volvo Trucks North America and the Western Star brand of Daimler Trucks North America will recall nearly 3,700 trucks between them for separate steering-related issues...
  • Meet David Faulkenberry, FreightWaves' Final Mile Man
    Meet David Faulkenberry, FreightWaves final mile market expert, who joins the company's deep bench after a storied career at XPO Logistics, 3PD, HomeDirect, GeoLogistics and...
  • CBP adds functionality to ACE truck manifest portal
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the enhancements, to be rolled out over three phases through the rest of this year and 2020, pave the...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/18
    Volatility began creeping back into the Freight Futures markets on Friday.
  • MSC confirms Soren Toft will become chief executive officer
    Soren Toft, the former chief operating officer at Maersk will become chief executive officer at Mediterranean Shipping Co.
  • Today's pick-up: Nail bars in warehouses; FedEx's Smith goes to war with New York Times
    Do we really need nail bars in warehouses' Fedex's Smith challenges New York Times publisher to tax policy debate
  • CBP extends comment deadline for e-commerce data pilot
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection will use the industry's comments to refine its Section 321 E-Commerce Data Pilot.
  • Harsh wintry start to the week in the Northeast (forecast video)
    Ice, snow, rain coming soon to the Northeast, New England. Gale force winds, high waves along the coast.
  • Yakuza suspected in Kobe port cocaine container seizure
    Japanese mafia are in the firing line after a record 400 kilos of cocaine are found in a container in Japan.
  • Government lays groundwork for Air India sale
    Air India schedules investor meetings
  • Port of Brunswick open 24 hours to commercial vessels
    The Port of Brunswick in Georgia is now open to commercial vessel traffic 24 hours a day after salvors have stabilized a car carrier that...
  • Slowing ships may have little CO2 reduction benefit
    An unreleased study reportedly discussed at IMO's meeting this week suggests that setting ship engine power limitations would result in negligible CO2 emission reduction.
  • DHL opens mega parcel center
    The new 40,000-square-meter center is the size of five football fields and has a sorting capacity of 50,000 shipments per hour.
  • MSC vs Maersk: One line to rule them all
    With Soren Toft, Maersk COO just a week ago, poised to become MSC's new CEO, FreightWaves examines which carrier rules the waves.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
  • Crude settles lower as confidence fades in US-China deal
    Oil market remains susceptible to any signs of a breakthrough or breakdown in talks ahead of the December 15 deadline.
  • Saudi Aramco's valuation is less than hoped for, but Vision 2030 now starts in earnest
    The IPO proceeds will go to the PIF, the Saudi government's vehicle for delivering the bulk of the Vision 2030 projects.
  • Singapore ex-wharf HSFO bunker premium dives more than 50% in H1 Nov
    People are generally trying to clear volumes, a Singapore bunker trader said.
  • Malaysia issues shipping notices on scrubbers, compliance as IMO 2020 nears
    SIP also recommended for ships using 0.5% sulfur compliant bunker fuels.

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