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August 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HMM scraps Asia Europe Express service after joining THE Alliance
  • DSV completes acquisition of Switzerland's Panalpina for US$5.5b
  • Maersk CEO wants to talk to US President Trump about free trade
  • China's retaliatory duties on US agricultural products will hurt America more
  • UK seeks company to maintain critical medical supplies if there's 'no-deal Brexit'
  • Mexico's Progreso port to build new box terminal, auto handling facilities
  • Eid causes cargo congestion at inland container depots in Bangladesh
  • Cathay Pacific appoints Mandy Ng as HK Express CEO
  • Reforms needed to maximise aviation benefits in South Africa
  • India's draft policy on logistics ignores express industry, says lobby

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • DSV completes acquisition of Panalpina
  • Global container market seen facing headwinds
  • Seized Iranian VLCC makes its way east across the Mediterranean
  • DGFT notifies import of 30,000 t of crude soya oil from Paraguay
  • India begins 'safeguard investigation' on imports of palm oil from Malaysia
  • US Senator urges Trump Administration to resolve trade tensions with India
  • Vegetable oil imports up
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal announces plans to open reefer repair hub to all brands
  • CONCOR & Railways join hands to commence container train operations from Suranussi, near Jalandhar
  • DMICDC Logistics Data Services appoints Ichiro Oshima as new CEO
  • CBDT takes further steps to ensure transparency in tax administration by bringing in concept of DIN
  • Corporate tax to be cut gradually to 25 pc for all companies, says Finance Minister
  • Stimulus package sought to initiate investment cycle in economy
  • Revamped indicator suggests further weakening of goods trade into third quarter

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Flying high at the Bosphorus
  • Expanding rail service between Maasvlakte II and Venlo
  • Panattoni Europe builds "City Dock" in Berlin
  • Eurogate Tanger expands its capacities
  • Two long trucks instead of three conventional vehicles
  • Suparna to connect Norway with Nanjing
  • Lisa Lefeber elected next CEO of Port of Everett Commission
  • Swiss intermodal operator prepares for digitalisation
  • First unit sold at brand-new multi-purpose hub in Redditch
  • Klagenfurt airport to become a business hub
  • Jens Thiermann withdraws from the helm at Timocom
  • Reaching new heights in Rostock
  • Automating logistics for IVF Hartmann
  • Cologne bans large trucks from the city centre
  • Cathay Pacific appoints new HK Express CEO
  • Avianca Brasil leaves Star Alliance
  • Ulrichs in the starting block
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • Maersk's digital drive into India's trucking sector via tie-up with online platform
  • US box ports report surprise growth in imports, despite tariffs
  • US tech start-up RPA set to disrupt logistics with AI bots
  • How animals get to aquariums and zoos, and everywhere in between
  • US warns Greece over inbound Iranian VLCC
  • Supply chain radar: Welcome to transport & logistics, the perennial IT laggard...
  • On the wires: 'No interest whatsoever' in troubled Toll Group as it readies for deeper cuts & misery builds
  • On the wires: DSV Panalpina - here is the 'high-level integration' timeline

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • VIDEO: Robert Allan and MTU develop LNG fueled shallow draft push boat
    LNG is increasingly becoming a maritime industry "fuel of choice," for the maritime industry, not only for its potential in reducing environmentally harmful emissions, but also for its reduced cost when compared
  • ABB Turbo signs 55 vessel contract for digital solution for shipping fleets
    ABB Turbocharging has secured its first contract for ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT for a fleet. It covers 55 vessels managed by Hamburg based ship manager CPO Containerschiffreederei (CCPO) CCPO offers high quality
  • MAN and Samsung ink strategic digitalization agreement
    MAN Energy Solutions and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the digitalization of marine engines. Together they want to define a framework for a long term
  • Huntington Ingalls makes shipyard leadership changes
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has made leadership changes at its Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding divisions. Premo Sabbatini has been promoted to vice president of central planning and process excellence at
  • Signet Maritime closes $140 million secured term loan
    Houston, Texas, headquartered tugboat operator Signet Maritime Corporation reports that it has that it closed a $140 million senior secured term loan facility with Riverstone Credit Partners, L.P., a dedicated energy and

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • International co-operation needed to tackle Gulf of Guinea piracy
    Call comes after the abduction of 17 seafarers in the Gulf of Guinea
  • Global Ports Holding submits bid for Puerto Rico port
    Port operator hit by declining volumes of cement and marble in the first half of the year
  • Focus shifts to release of Stena Impero after Iranian tanker freed
    'Now the US has issued an arrest warrant for the Grace 1, we don't know if this will screw things...
  • Freight sector alarmed by Brexit planning report
    Freight Transport Association deputy chief executive James Hookham says he is concerned that none of the planned scenarios leaked in...
  • Yard Talk | Life is unpredictable
    Chairman Ren Yuanlin's possible return to the helm is hugely important for Yangzijiang, which is pinning its hopes on a...
  • SOHAR leads Oman's diversification
    Multiple developments are planned, including the leasing out of the large Terminal 2D
  • Indonesia backtracks on HSFO waiver for domestic vessels
    Indonesia's national oil company Pertamina will now produce 380,000 kilolitres of 0.5% sulphur fuel oil and set up bunkering points...
  • Dry bulk market to enter a new era of sustainability says BHP
    BHP estimates IMO 2020 to add between $1-$2 a tonne to Western Australia-China freight and $3-$4per tonne to Brazil-China
  • LNG market poised for a positive end to 2019
    Flex LNG expects market to be tight going into 2020, propping up shipping demand
  • US trader Freepoint Commodities to start Singapore LSFO supply by fourth quarter
    Freepoint Commodities has also tied up with Pertamina to upgrade its TBMM fuel terminal across the Singapore Strait into a...
  • Daily Briefing
    Iran warns US not to seize freed tanker headed towards Greece | Economou clinches DryShips deal | Cosmoship and MC-Schiffahrt...
  • Keppel sizes up fire damage on LNG tanker
    The first of two 7,500 cu m LNG bunkering capable tankers ordered from Keppel Singmarine was launched at Keppel Nantong...
  • Check out Britain's intellectual capital at London shipping week
    LISW comes seven weeks before the UK leaves the European Union. How will that affect the country's maritime sector? Where...
  • Natural gas deliveries to US LNG plants hit monthly high
    Freeport LNG has jumped ahead of Elba LNG and will ship first cargoes later this month
  • Chinese crude imports up 8.8% in the first half of 2019
    Saudi Arabia became China's largest crude oil supplier in the first half of 2019, with 37.8m tonnes, followed by Russia
  • Maritime cities must learn the advantages of cluster thinking
    Hong Kong is in the throes of political turmoil, however most maritime hubs have concerns. One way to mitigate disruption...
  • DSV completes acquisition of Panalpina
    DSV expects the process to take two to three years, with most of the operational integration being completed within two...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • Rolling in the deep
  • Ulrichs named CEO of BBC Chartering
  • Container growth ups Mexico customs reform pressure
  • US truck index signals rebounding demand
  • Logistics software vet launches process automation venture
  • Maersk joins Indian logistics startup for truckload offering

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • Nathalin returns to Chinese yard and saves VLCC from breakers
    Thai owner places first order since December 2017, while left-for-dead VLCC also turns up in fleet
  • Cash-rich Zhoushan Changhong shipyard buys bankrupt Ouhua
    A well-funded yard has taken over a former rival with government encouragement
  • 2020 Bulkers upgraded to buy on new Newcastlemaxes
    BTIG analyst Gregory Lewis says the ships should be valued at at least $60m each
  • Philippines, Russia work to make contact with kidnapped crew
    The Russian and Filipino governments have reached out to determine the condition of the 17 seafarers kidnapped off two ships in Cameroonian waters last week. According to local media reports, officials from both countries are in contact with authorities in Cameroon. The Manila Times reports that the Philippines departments of labor and employment and foreign affairs were coordinating with both a
  • McAllister Towing adds new tug to Charleston service
    McAllister Towing has brought on a new tugboat to handle big boxships coming in and out of US port of Charleston, North Carolina. The 6,770-bhp Capt. Jim McAllister (built 2019) is the New York-based owner's fourth tug in a series of four 80 metric-tonne bollard pull tugboats and 33rd tractor in its 57-strong fleet. The tug is powered by 3516E Tier IV Caterpillar engines with twin Schottel SRP40
  • Pathy likes his assets heavy as Fednav rivals travel light
    Fleet swells to 125, with 64 owned ships, and Japanese long-term charters
  • Clarksons turns bearish as global downturn threatens recovery
    The shipbroker still believes in an upturn in 2020, but a recession could reverse forecasts
  • Wallem-managed bulker saves fishing crew adrift in Pacific
    Joint rescue effort also involved US naval base in Guam, Japanese Coast Guard and Japanese trawler
  • Wilhelmsen's Treasure launches share buyback
    Treasure ASA, a holding company for Wallenius Wilhelmsen's interest in South Korean car carrier owner Hyundai Glovis, is giving stakeholders an opportunity to sell hundreds of thousands of shares. The Wilhelmsen subsidiary has launched an offer to buy back 1.5 million units pursuant to its board of directors' 13 March approval to acquire 10% of outstanding shares until its 2020 annual general mee
  • Adrian Darya 1 shuts off AIS as US warns ports
    "Weakness is never the answer," top US official says on Gibraltar releasing tanker
  • Ship Finance International seals scrubber deal for seven boxships
    Diversified shipowner has come to an agreement on scrubbers with a customer highly likely to be Maersk
  • Flex LNG targets longer-term contracts as newbuildings deliver
    Chief executive Oystein Kalleklev says in-house ship management will be in place by the fourth quarter
  • Jumbo launches biofuel project with GoodFuels
    Partnership aims to develop sustainable fuel for offshore fuel market
  • Dwindling US soybean exports to China might never recover
    Tensions between the two nations have led to a decline that is unlikely to return to pre-trade war levels, and other countries are ready to take up the slack
  • AIDA Cruises to use battery power on its ships
    The Carnival Corp-owned brand has signed an agreement with Corvus Energy to install lithium-ion batteries on its fleet of 13 ships
  • Bergen Box to sell containership trio to parent after annual loss
    Loss-making containership owner Bergen Box Carriers is selling its three ships to its main shareholder, the Nistad group. The 868-teu Andrea and Angela (both built 2005) and the 601-teu Green Fast (built 1996) are being sold for €14m ($15.5m) en bloc, according to the Norwegian financial daily Finansavisen, At the end of last year, the three ships had a book value of NOK 68.6m ($7.63m). The sal
  • Indonesia will comply with IMO 2020 rules after all
    In a seemly U-turn of its earlier stance, Indonesia's transport ministry says all ships will need to meet the IMO's sulphur cap
  • Blue Fin Tankers targets Valero for damages over tainted fuel
    Legal woes mount for San Antonio-based refiner amid allegations that more than 150 vessels received bad bunkers
  • Ulrichs takes over from Andersen at multipurpose giant BBC Chartering
    Multipurpose veteran Svend Andersen hands the baton to former Rickmers man Ulrich Ulrichs
  • Sweet Chinese crude could make scrubber retrofits a money loser
    Beijing could slash the global bunkers price spread to $100 per tonne with the stroke of a pen
  • Welcome to Miami for Campbell Johnston Clark
    London shipping law firm expands in US with hire of Neil Bayer and team
  • Dof trims loss but long-term financing questions remain
    Group expects a better second half of 2019, but volatility both in rates and utilisation remains high
  • Global Ports sees losses mount, as asset sell-off nears
    Struggling London-listed Global Ports Holdings, which issued a profit warning earlier this month, saw losses mount in the first half of 2019 as it was hit by a plunge in cargo volumes despite growth in its cruise terminals business. The Istanbul-headquartered investment company with terminals in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia was hit by a 42.2% fall in general and bulk cargo and 14.4% fall
  • NOCC charters out entire fleet but avoids long-term contracts
    Privately owned car carrier owner confident in market recovery
  • Star Clippers and Brodosplit fight over sail-powered cruise newbuilding
    Arbitration begins as operator claims unique vessel was completed far too late
  • Profit inches up at Viking on higher sales
    Baltic Sea-focused ferry operator sees more cargo, but fewer passengers in first half of 2019
  • Flex LNG: Large LNG fleet surpasses 500 ship mark
    But Fredriksen-backed owner says market has absorbed new tonnage, despite less tonne mile growth
  • Shandong growth helps maintain China's crude import demand
    New refining capacity and geopolitical risk ensure physical oil demand remains resilient
  • Team Tankers chief engineer assaulted off Indonesia
    Attack by armed robbers said to be second such incident off Tanjung Priok in a month

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • Global logistics software company WiseTech reports huge rise in revenues and profits
    WiseTech (ASX:WTC), a global provider of advanced logistics software, has reported a whopping 57 percent growth in revenues and a massive 37 percent net profit...
  • FMCSA sets query prices for drug-alcohol clearinghouse
    Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.
  • Uber to open central office in downtown Dallas - its largest after San Francisco headquarters
    The ride-sharing giant joins a stream of transportation companies that have migrated to the Dallas metro areas in recent years.
  • Indian regulator clears Canadian pension fund stake in Delhivery
    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire up to 8 percent of fast-growing e-commerce fulfillment company.
  • Employee levels at U.S. Class I rail operations drop
    Headcount continues to fall at U.S. rail operations as the railroads implement precision scheduled railroading.
  • 2020 Freightliner Cascadia evolves into technological tour de force
    Already the undisputed Class 8 sales leader, the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia arriving this fall is a technological tour de force that allows the truck to...
  • Milan to appeal $31 million reversal in Navistar decision
    Company representative confident award will be reinstated in state supreme court.
  • Small carriers say they will push device compliance into fourth quarter
    Small carriers that do not have the change their hardware in order to make the switch to ELDs need the shortest lead time.
  • XPO unit, California workers propose $5.5 million settlement to end classification fight
    XPO unit, class of drivers and helpers reach $5.5 million settlement to end three-year legal fight over job classification
  • Is Uber's "forward looking" too hazy for investors?
    Since Uber went public in May 2019, journalists and analysts have sharpened their skepticism regarding the viability of the company's sweeping ambition and future-reliant success....
  • Commentary: Freight railroads must improve digital functionality
    Jim Blaze writes about FreightWaves SONAR and how it could be a helpful tool for the freight railroads.
  • Court rejects rail shippers class formation request; senators press for rail reform
    A federal appeals court denies a request by rail shippers to form a class lawsuit, and U.S. Senators press the Surface Transportation Board to take...
  • Starship Technologies closes $40 million Series A
    Funding will be used to expand on-campus robotic food delivery.
  • Railcar backlogs turning upward as sand, grain shipments slow
    Grain may return with trade growth, but frac sand in structural change.
  • Prologis with a rare find in tight Los Angeles market
    The nation's largest logistics warehouse owner, operator and developer bolsters its Los Angeles portfolio with an increasingly difficult find.
  • Customs brokers will get to know importers better
    The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America welcomed a recently proposed rule from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that requires customs brokers to...
  • Severe storms, intense heat ongoing in Plains, West (forecast video)
    Dangerous heat across several states, feeling like 110° or hotter.
  • Law firm BakerHostetler develops blockchain-based smart legal contracts for the freight market
    These smart legal contracts allow participants to track post-signature performance of the agreement by integrating it with the existing enterprise systems.
  • Trucking leaders and customs brokers wonder what's next with the USMCA?
    The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was the hot topic at the most recent meeting of the Laredo Motor Carriers Association (LMCA). Trucking industry leaders, customs...
  • California bill on independent contractors likely to pass without any carve-out for truckers
    If theres going to be an exception for trucking, its going to be next year or through the courts.
  • Today's Pickup: Atlas Van Lines offers streamlined moving service
    A new app aims to streamline household moves, plus China shipping empty containers to Europe and air cargo volumes drop again.
  • Road safety startup Zendrive raises $37 million
    The funding coincides with the launch of an artificial intelligence solution that detects stop sign violations.
  • Heniff, Superior Bulk Logistics and Freymiller hit the auction block
    PE firms pay up to eight times EBITDA for chemical haulers.
  • From A to Z: How animals get to aquariums and zoos, and everywhere in between
    Zoos and aquariums rely on the expertise of logistics professionals to safely and humanely relocate live animals
  • Huge rise in revenues but a massive slump in profits for LBC Express
    Logistics provider LBC Express (PSE: LBC) of Manila, the Philippines, has reported a massive rise in revenues in the second quarter of 2019 but a...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2019
  • Oil edges higher as market eyes tighter supply, weaker dollar
    Oil futures traded higher Tuesday amid a weaker US dollar and a tightening global supply picture.
  • ANALYSIS: China's naphtha imports thirst set to increase in Q4
    ZPC set to start its naphtha cracker by the end of 2019 and diverts supplies for its own consumption.
  • Firm Western freight rates pull LPG vessels to US to avoid weak Asian rates
    The East is seeing more vessels being relet as congestion at Indian ports over March to July, following the pre-election stockpiling, is being cleared, traders said.
  • First US crude offer in Asia MOC creates stir amid shut arbitrage
    The offer remained standing at a premium of $4.55/b to first-line October Dubai at the end of the MOC process, with no buying interest seen.
  • Iran warns US against seizing its tanker as tensions flare in Persian Gulf
    The government of Gibraltar on Sunday rejected a US request to seize the tanker, which was carrying 2.1 million barrels of light crude.

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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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