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November 20, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong lures ship leasing firms to set up shop with offer of removing profit tax
  • Maersk says purchase of box ships is off despite strong quarterly results
  • Greece to reconsider plan for China to develop 4th box terminal at Piraeus port
  • Hapag-Lloyd imposes charge on truck moves at Vancouver port
  • CargoSmart completes proof-of-concept for cross-network collaboration
  • DSV Panalpina commits to Science Based Targets initiative to lower CO2 emissions
  • Davies Turner shortlisted for 2 accolades at BIFA's Freight Service Awards
  • Agility's Q3 air cargo volume drop 15.8pc due to 'challenging market conditions'
  • Liege Airport enrols three new partnerships
  • Lufthansa Cargo makes a smart booking move

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Cargo movement target through coastal shipping raised
  • HMM joins 'Getting to Zero Coalition'
  • IMO pushes forward with work to meet ship emission reduction targets
  • MSC appoints Soren Toft as CEO for container shipping & logistics
  • Veg. oil imports up by 3.5 pc in 2018-19 marketing year
  • Cruise shipping booms at Mumbai Port as four ships dock on the same day
  • Govt initiatives have reduced turnaround time at Major Ports, says Minister
  • Customs & industry discuss future of non-intrusive inspections
  • India continues to be the fastest growing & will be a $5-tn economy by 2025, says Minister
  • Fabrics, Footwear & Bad Laws
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 set to see top participation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An intermodal pioneer
  • Modernising cargo locomotives will save EUR 11 million
  • Growth in heavy duty traffic hits long-time high
  • Lineage Logistics acquires Emergent Cold
  • Data to make aviation sustainable
  • Kerry Logistics wins award
  • Deeper in the red: Yang Ming results in Q3
  • Japanese forwarder to launch unified IT platform
  • Short sea fleet on a green wave
  • Rhenus extends home delivery service in UK
  • Innovation prize for Alstom engineer
  • Turkish Cargo keeps braving the trend
  • Truck centre opened in Switzerland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mega parcel centre on former Opel site
  • MSC chooses Soren Toft as CEO
  • CSafe announces "new era for passive packaging"
  • MOL with new navigation system

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Open-loop scrubber ban spreads: 'a pain, but we can live with it', say carriers
  • GSA Airline Services spreads its Wings to tackle the OBC market
  • Rhenus Logistics eyes more acquisitions to expand its global footprint
  • Lineage Logistics expands down under with takeover of Emergent Cold
  • MSC vs Maersk: one line to rule them all
  • The town in the middle of nowhere with more parcels than people
  • FTA brings in Zoe McLernon to represent multimodal members
  • Soren Toft is confirmed as MSC's new chief executive
  • Supply chain radar: US Postal needs clean-up and reform whether FedEx & UPS like it or not

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Ahtna subsidiary acquires dredging specialist
    Pompano Beach, Fla., based dredging specialist Cavache, Inc. has been acquired by Ahtna Marine & Construction Company, LLC (AMCC), a subsidiary of Ahtna, Inc., a not for profit Alaska Native Regional Corporation.
  • Med Marine orders MAN 175D engines for Svitzer ice-breaking tugs
    MAN Energy Solutions is to supply the main propulsion engines for two new Robert Allan Ltd. designed ice-breaking ASD tugs that will be operated by Svitzer in the Scandanavian region. Each vessel,
  • SCF announces domestic short-sea container on barge rates
    SCF Marine Inc. a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH) today announced rates for its container on barge (COB) logistics service. Operated by SEACOR AMH ("AMH"), the service provides customers with containerized
  • USCG responds to discharge from tug that hit bridge
    The Coast Guard has been responding to a discharge of diesel from a semi-submerged tugboat in the vicinity of the Old Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, N.C. The tugboat allided with the
  • Vigor wins $19.9 million Navy contract
    Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $19,963,709 firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). The contract
  • Wight Shipyard calls hybrid SES crew transfer vessel a "game changer"
    Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has released some more details of the first-of-its-kind hybrid surface effect crew transfer vessel that it is to build for offshore wind support specialist CWind. The SES will
  • ShipMoney launches initiative to help seafarers in need
    International maritime payment solutions provider ShipMoney and the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have launched a new initiative called ShipMoney Cares. Managed by ISWAN, the program is available to seafarers
  • Oldendorff in research agreement with MIT
    German bulk carrier specialist Oldendorff Carriers has signed a research agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA). Under the agreeement, Oldendorff, together with CBA and

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • W Group plans to sell stake in DHT
    DHT expects closure of the offer for 10% of its shares to happen around November 21
  • UK Chamber says political demands will pay for themselves
    'I sense that shipping is very much to the fore of politicians' minds, because of the importance that shipping represents...
  • North Club imposes 'transparent' 7.5% general increase and warns on combined ratio
    A transparent general rating increase is the most appropriate and equitable mechanism by which to notify members of the club's...
  • EU shipping emissions regulations: A sweet spot or a bureaucratic monster?
    The incoming European Commission is poised to regulate emissions from ships and two voices from each side of the argument...
  • VLCCs and Japanese-built handysizes best bet for asset plays
    Limited opportunities for asset plays in the past 10 years, as well as the current cautious approach to investment in...
  • Euronav gains two suezmaxes with joint venture
    The very large crude carrier giant partners with 'affiliates of Ridgebury Tankers' and 'clients of Tufton Oceanic' to set up...
  • VLGC spot rates rise to five-year high
    Renewed levels of charter inquiry in the Middle East Gulf drove the rise
  • Ocean freight customers face significant fuel price rise next month
    Customers with annual contracts have been requested by some carriers to start paying an International Maritime Organization bunker adjustment factor from...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Hong Kong to remove profit tax for shipping lessors | MSC names Søren Toft head of container...
  • Houthi militia seizes Saudi tug in Red Sea
    South Korea has reportedly demanded the release of the vessel and its crew, but the Houthi group wants to run...
  • Euroseas acquires four vessels from Synergy for $40m
    'This is a significant transaction for the company as it takes a meaningful presence in the panamax markets' - chief executive...
  • Malaysia bans open-loop scrubbers
    Vessels calling Malaysian ports are advised to change to compliant fuels or change over to closed-loop scrubber systems before entering...
  • Chamber of Shipping publishes election demands
    'We want to see greater investment across the UK in research and development so we can lead the world in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Third IEP joins GCT New York chassis pool
  • PIL adds second Vietnam call to trans-Pacific service
  • Lineage Logistics expands at US ports, Asia-Pacific markets
  • SM Line returns container service to Portland in wake of ILWU ruling
  • No peak season this year for air cargo: TIACA
  • Bangladesh shippers fear chaos from looming trucker strike
  • Talks to resume after union strikes against CN

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Fleet Management celebrates 25 years at home in Hong Kong
    Managing director Kishore Rajvanshy hosts his fourth silver jubilee celebration in 2019 in Hong Kong
  • Bugbee buys another round of Scorpio Tankers options
    Scorpio Tankers president Robert Bugbee his bought his third round of calls in as many months. The New York-listed product tanker owner disclosed Tuesday that Bugbee had bought call options on 200,000 shares with a strike price of $32 for $450,000. The options expire in January 2020. Scorpio Tankers 'in the foothills of an inflection' In September and October, Bugbee had bought call options for
  • Seanergy makes $17.8m off May warrant issue
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings has made nearly $18m by offering millions of warrants to shareholders a half year ago. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led owner of 10 capesizes issued 4.83 million Class C warrants on 13 May, 4.77 million of which were exercised within their 13 November expiry date. The New York-listed company has received $17.8m as a result of the exercised warrants, money that will be put to
  • BDI flirts with falling below 1,300
    Baltic Exchange forward curve shows March 2020 capesize 5TC contracts trading at $12,025 per day
  • George Economou is not ready for the beach just yet
    George Economou was invited to assess what shipping might look like in five or 10 years at a time when he will be "sitting on a beach in St Barth's", and was quick to interject. "I don't think so," he said of any suggestion he will be in full retirement mode. "I probably will be spending more time out of the office," he said, but not out of shipping. Acquiring real estate in Saint Barthelemy, t
  • Best product, wrong price: How does Japan fix its yard problem?
    Japan's shipyards build the world's best-quality vessels - this is a truth widely acknowledged and is reflected in the secondhand price premium they earn. But high labour costs mean the nation's shipbuilders are pricing themselves out of the market, as the global orderbook shrinks to a level not seen for more than a decade. Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba yard Shipyards call for global
  • Product tanker earnings wobble despite looming IMO 2020 boost
    Earnings are expected to be strong this winter, but some market players may have been too bullish
  • Fednav celebrates diamond jubilee in Singapore
    Fednav, Canada's largest dry bulk shipping company, held a 75th anniversary party at the Aura Sky Lounge atop the National Gallery Singapore. Some 150 shipping executives were treated to the venue's view of the country's iconic landmarks, including City Hall and Marina Bay Sands. Atlantic Basin becomes Fednav's focus for Great Lakes dry bulk fleet Paul Pathy takes sole charge of Fednav The ce
  • Foreship opens up in Hamburg to target German owners
    Finnish design house wants to develop closer links with owners and yards
  • BW Group could make over $100m in downsizing its stake in DHT Holdings
    Even with the sale, BW will remain the VLCC owner's largest shareholder
  • IMO slow-steaming rebuff 'a victory of the charterers'
    But French shipowner Philippe Louis-Dreyfus not giving up after decision not to go ahead with mandatory enforcement
  • Qatar charters two MSC cruiseships for World Cup
    Delivery committee fixes two Swiss-owned vessels to house football fans
  • Sovcomflot: spot spike nice but sustainable rates more important
    Russian owner's CFO Nikolay Kolesnikov says the company does not want to be dependent on volatile markets
  • Niche broker ATL Marine & Energy makes its mark in London market
    Emerging broker in the London insurance scene talks about trading on experience to grow market
  • Green groups 'disappointed' with IMO's yellow light on speed limits
    'Low ambition' seen at IMO working group, where mandatory speed limits took a back seat to operational and technical targets
  • IMO needs to clarify 'ambiguous' decarbonisation goals, expert warns
    Green shipping expert Dr Tristan Smith questions whether technical efficiency measures are needed at all.
  • Maersk mulls structure change after Toft's departure
    Soren Skou says giant owner may tweak management set-up after losing long-serving COO
  • New findings point to VLCC in Brazil oil spill, says expert
    Fresh evidence reaffirms none of the five Greek-flagged tankers originally named as potential suspects are to blame
  • Dof buys out First Reserve to take full control of Dof Subsea
    Norwegian OSV owner pays $2.2m for remaining 35% of company
  • Trouble in the transpacific as trade war takes bite out of container volume
    This year's container volumes from Asia to the US west coast are poised to drop for the first time in a decade
  • Hyundai Mipo wins order for $61m LNG bunker vessel
    Asian company contracts gas supply vessel for delivery in 2022
  • Avenir confirms Brazilian small-scale LNG deal with Golar
    Companies teaming up to use Avenir's second 7,500-cbm ship for bunkering operations
  • Bits and atoms: Oldendorff signs ship design deal with MIT
    German owner continues quest to make its vessels greener and more economical
  • Standard Drilling makes $3.9m profit on second PSV sale
    Norwegian owner cashes in again on strong offshore secondhand market
  • Houthis seize 16 crew after hijacking two ships and a rig
    Yemeni rebels capture Saudi tug plus South Korean vessel and drilling platform
  • Japan can prosper by harnessing the agility of its 'Brave Blossoms'
    Japan's Rugby World Cup performance was delivered with a nimble strength that its maritime cluster can learn from if it is to remain competitive in challenging markets
  • KLIP already a major player in the storage and ship-to-ship transfer game
    Demand for floating storage in Asia is growing, with about 30 VLCCs reportedly being used in the role off the Malaysian coast. Just over one-third of these can be found in the anchorage of Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP). Belgian shipowner Euronav's two ULCCs - the 441,585-dwt Oceania (built 2003) and 441,561-dwt Europe (built 2002) are among the 11 large tankers being used there in storag
  • Euronav helps Malaysia's Kuala Linggi International Port realise its bunker-hub dreams
    Malaysian port operator hopes Euronav ULCC will be the first of many that will supply bunkers from its anchorage
  • Malaysia's Kuala Linggi International Port to tap industry partners as expansion plans move ahead
    Malaysian port intends to give Singapore a run for its money in the bunkering and shiprepair sectors
  • Euronav boosts spot power in suezmax buys with Ridgebury and Tufton
    Belgian owner and new partners buys two ships for $40.6m to capitalise on winter market
  • U-Ming heads to Japan for bulker newbuildings
    Taiwanese owner returns to favoured Japanese shipyard for post-panamax units
  • Synergy Marine sells panamax boxship quartet to Euroseas
    Deal worth $40m also sees Andreas Papathomas join board of Nasdaq-listed shipowner
  • Collisions lead to Singapore arrests
    Cepheus-owned VLGC and Novellas Union product/chemical tanker held over damage claims
  • Teekay Tankers' shares still have room to run, says analyst
    US investment bank says crude tanker markets are in the "early stages of a robust recovery"

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Teamsters, port and rail drivers defend AB5's limits on independent contractors
    Labor advocates say the California law will redress exploitative working conditions at the San Pedro ports.
  • Uber's "inadequate safety culture" contributed to fatal crash
    NTSB advises Uber and regulators overhaul AV testing policies.
  • FedEx, UPS to slap major handling surcharges on more parcels
    For first time, FedEx and UPS will impose additional handling surcharges on shipments weighing less than 70 pounds.
  • Canadian SaaS provider Trakopolis replaces CEO amid restructuring
    Canadian firm whose business includes reselling Keeptruckin electronic logging devices and fleet management solutions attempts to avoid bankruptcy after private equity lender seeks repayment of...
  • Pilot Flying J launches fuel network targeting small carriers
    Pilot Flying J is targeting small trucking fleets with a new fueling network aligned with brands like Marathon Oil's Speedway commercial fueling locations. It expects...
  • Rail agency mulls requiring rail crossing safety plans from all states
    The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.
  • Report: FreightCar America closing Roanoke plant
    Remaining employees will complete the final order before decommissioning equipment at the facility.
  • Flexport bets on Canada with Vancouver office
    U.S. freight forwarder expands north of the border, tapping into growing volumes of trans-Pacific trade from the Port of Vancouver.
  • Container service returning to Portland, Oregon
    Farmers and other shippers in Oregon got some good news this week when the South Korea-based container carrier SM Line announced it will bring weekly...
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport to boost cargo activities
    U.K. airport seeks to become Heathrow alternative
  • Lawmaker aims to halt sexual assault in transportation
    Bill would require DOT to make assault and harassment incidents publicly available.
  • Canadian National technology guru departing
    The railway is confident that the momentum to deploy technology initiatives will continue.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/19
    Trucking Freight Futures markets were quiet on Monday as traders focused on the South.
  • CBP increases inspections of imported tomatoes and pepper fruits for virus
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increase inspections of imported tomatoes and peppers by Nov. 22 to protect against the introduction of the tomato...
  • Commentary: Is the Alameda Rail Corridor in financial danger?
    Jim Blaze writes about the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles, that takes some of the freight from the harbor to distribution centers. Is it still...
  • Heavy snow, rain, flooding to hit western U.S. (forecast video)
    Up to two feet of snowfall in the Rockies, flooding rains in the Southwest. Freight flow disruptions likely.
  • Tata Steel to fire 3,000 workers in Europe citing slowdown and weak market demand
    Tata Steel is suffering from declining steel demand in Europe, brought about by an economic slowdown and uncertainties revolving the U.K. general elections and Brexit.
  • Home Depot lowers sales forecast for the remainder of 2019
    The Home Depot, Inc. reels in full year sales expectations due to timing of investment initiatives. Management expects broad-based growth to continue as consumer discretionary...
  • Nikola claims battery tech breakthrough to 600-mile range (Update)
    Hydrogen fuel cell electric truck startup Nikola Corp. is touting a high-storage battery that could increase the current range of electric passenger cars from 300...
  • Five ways digitization and ecommerce changed freight shipping
    Digitization and ecommerce continue to change the movement and delivery of freight. Kayla Matthews examines the issues involved.
  • Blockchain decentralization proves difficult in oil and gas industry
    Basu said Ondiflo's "biggest success" was that 65 drivers used the app and they only trained seven.
  • Today's Pickup: Ferrero turns to FourKites to track shipments
    Ferrero USA, best known for being the maker of Nutella and Tic Tac, will deploy FourKites' predictive supply chain technology for greater insight into its...
  • Bulk booze by sea - Part 1: The past
    A look back at the colorful history of the transport of beer, wine and spirits via oceangoing tankers.
  • Biesterfeld: C.H. Robinson leveraging technology to lean into SMB accounts
    Freightquote by C.H. Robinson brings Robinson's information advantage, capacity, and technology to small businesses.
  • Ex-employee sentenced for embezzling from brother's trucking firm
    A former Pennsylvania trucking company employee was sentenced to 18 months to four years in state prison for embezzling more than $238,000 from the firm.
  • DHL invests $136 million in new logistics hub (With Video)
    The new center at Cologne-Bonn Airport will help meet rising demand for express e-commerce shipments.
  • CN warns of 'significant disruption' as strike continues
    Federal minister urges Canadian National and Teamsters to reach agreement as walkout by 3,200 conductors, transpersons and yard workers continues.
  • Blockchain can help end child labor in cosmetics supply chains
    The cosmetics industry uses mica in large quantities, which is predominantly sourced from illegal mica mines across India, where child labor is rampant.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Refiners need to be incentivized more to meet VLSFO demand for IMO 2020: FGE
    "If VLSFO premiums [over HSFO] increase by another $100/mt, we can see another 300,000-400,000 b/d of VLSO," she estimated.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Inpex CEO expects Murban crude to be in demand for IMO 2020 fuels
    "We are seeing a growing demand for Murban crude from customers wishing to decrease their intake of high-sulfur crudes," Ueda said.
  • 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.

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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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