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BRIEFS

August 21, 2019

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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