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BRIEFS

July 23, 2019

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ICS 'extremely concerned' about seizure of British tanker by Iran CMA CGM levies port congestion surcharge in Bejaia, Algeria OOCL extends new Middle East/Indian Subcontinent to N Europe service HMM to join THE Alliance, injecting capacity to rival that of 2M, Ocean Alliance ONE comes to the aid of cyclone victims in Africa African continent agrees to landmark free-trade agreement E-commerce drives shippers to add their own air cargo networks: Atlas Lax rules for all-cargo airlines pose safety risk for crew YTO Cargo Airline opens new routes to the Philippines and Uzbekistan Qatar Airways lifts Pittsburgh airport's cargo volumes with new customer EFL

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JULY 22, 2019
APM Terminals Callao launches Peru's first digital customer platform British ships urged to avoid Strait of Hormuz after tanker seized First cargo ship carrying 1,000 t of stones from Bhutan arrives in Bangladesh via India Intercity Barge shuttle container movement benefiting customers at Rotterdam port Maersk grows its cargo management solutions for US importers ahead of peak season Products with high potential in export markets identified PCS 1x roadshow at Mumbai Port Trust tomorrow TAMP hearing held on General Revision of Scale of Rates at Deendayal Port Terminal reduces quay crane waiting times by 90 pc V. O. Chidambaranar Port organises PCS 1x roadshow to sensitise the new version of Port Community System Allcargo Chennai CFS devises water supply & conservation solutions to mitigate Chennai water crisis CONCOR Director stresses on improved service during interaction with trade at ICD Khodiyar DLDS commemorates successful implementation of its services in the Eastern region Technology Trends in Logistics highlighted at AMTOI event Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor in progress Chinese coal imports seen falling in H2

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Smooth operator

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JULY 22, 2019
Asia-Mediterranean a container tradelane 'on the mend', says Drewry Cathay Pacific throttles back on freighter capacity, while National Air Cargo expands 'No-deal' threat drives logistics players into a gamble with warehouse leases Analysis: was Q2 a transition to a stronger second half for K+N? The Morrow-Roberson road test: Flexport - moving beyond freight forwarding Eastern Air Logistics to expand China Cargo Airlines fleet Indian Railways seeks cabinet nod for three new freight corridors Cathay's Ronald Lam appointed CEO of new subsidiary, Hong Kong Express Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - You don't have to be Danish to work here... Supply chain radar: The Bansard + ASL Airlines France deal set to fall apart on price?

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JULY 22, 2019
Euronav opts for Ecochlor BWMS Maynard, Mass., headquartered Ecochlor,Inc., has won a contract to supply seven Euronav Suezmax and VLCC tankers with ballast water management systems (BWMS). The agreement comes with an option for Euronav to purchase LHA 7 completes builder's trials The U.S. Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship, the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), successfully completed builder's trials July 19, reports NAVSEA. The ship returned to the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)-Ingalls Shipbuilding CSL sends 60 year old laker to Turkish recycling yard Canada's CSL Group reports that the bulk carrier Eda, formerly known as Cedarglen, departed the Port of Montreal for the last time July 21, 2019, bound for an eco-friendly recycling yard in Sweden's largest hybrid car ferry ready to enter operation Estonian shipyard Baltic Workboats has delivered the Tellus, Sweden's largest hybrid-electric car ferry. Commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration, the ferry will mainly operate inn fully-electric mode, bringing the government agency closer Mid-life makeover will see sailing clipper emerge as UN green ambassador Damen Shipyards Den Helder, Netherlands is to carry out a midlife maintenance program on the iconic sailing clipper Stad Amsterdam that will prepare the ship for a round the world voyage as U.K.-interest ships told to avoid Strait of Hormuz As Iran continued to detain the Swedish-owned, U.K.-registered tanker Stena Impero, MARAD issued a Maritime Alert advising U.S.-flag ships to exercise caution when transiting the Strait of Hormuz area Meantime, President and Time for cruise lines to swap out first-generation BWTS? French UV-based water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has secured a contract with Columbia Cruise Services to retrofit a Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system to the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' Europa. French UV-based water treatment GE names Shepherd GM of marine gas turbine biz Kris Shepherd has been appointed the General Manager of GE's marine gas turbine business; he is based in Evendale, Ohio. Shepherd is responsible for the full lifecycle of all GE marine gas Inland dredging wins $16.7 million USACE contract The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., has awarded Inland Dredging Co. LLC, Dyersburg, Tenn., a $16,744,000 firm-fixed-price contract for furnishing one fully-crewed and equipped hydraulic pipeline cutterhead dredge on

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JULY 22, 2019
Owners seek UK flag switch as Iran threat strands ships in Gulf Any flag switching by oil traders and charterers keen to avoid the spotlight of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz... Scorpio Bulkers reports second-quarter profit boost Company's president Robert Bugbee tells analysts that its net asset value is rising because the rates fixing currently will lead... Rising demand boosts Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa utilisation The Europe - Sub-Saharan Africa trade has seen significant capacity upgrades in recent years UK wants European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz Foreign Secretary says in a Commons statement that European-led maritime protection mission will 'complement' a US proposal for an international... War risk rates steady despite Middle East Gulf shipping threat 'We are holding our nerve, but if there are more incidents, the possibility of increases can't be ruled out,' said... Changing Lanes: African Union seeks a united trade front The initial AfCFTA was ratified in May covering an population of 1bn people and a collective GDP of more than... Emas Offshore applies for bankruptcy protection Coming under judicial management will give the company some breathing space as it seeks to restructure its debts Capesize bulker revenues climb to 14-year high The bullish sentiment in the capesize sector has reverberated to smaller vessel segments Carrier peak season fortunes in the balance Asia-Europe carriers are facing a capacity glut in the third quarter of the year, as transpacific carriers look to other... Daily Briefing All the latest on the Iran tanker seizure \| Plus - Why shipping is keeping quiet on Brexit and an... Cosco Shipping and China Mobile team up on 5G Cosco Shipping Ports and China Mobile Research Institute (Shanghai) also sign a letter of intent to co-establish a smart port... PetroChina and Eni bid for multi-billion Pakistan LNG contract Pakistan emerges as a fast-growing LNG importer, posting the fourth-fastest incremental growth in absolute tonnage terms in 2018 Magnolia LNG developer to move listing from Australia to the US LNG Ltd seeks valuation improvement from Nasdaq listing. The move is expected to help raise funding the LNG developer needs... South Korean bulker attacked by pirates in Singapore Strait South Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has warned all South Korea-flagged vessels in the vicinity to stay alert US aims to form Gulf coalition to protect international shipping The US hopes that countries participating in the proposed coalition will send warships to ensure safe navigation for commercial shipping... UK to reveal shipping security response to Stena Impero seizure This is an international problem that requires an international solution, argues UK Chamber of Shipping as UN Security Council is...

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JULY 22, 2019
US-Mexico shippers turn to intermodal amid truck delays US truckload, LTL pricing slip, but at different rates Little low-sulfur front-loading expected on trans-Pacific Carbon trading long-term tool to cut shipping emissions Cosco aggressively boosting ECSA-Asia capacity ISPM 15 enforcement leaves shippers with few options

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JULY 22, 2019
Bugbee: Scorpio bet kamsarmaxes on 'stronger times' President Robert Bugbee explains why Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner chartered in four of the vessels through a sale-and-leaseback deal and offloaded two ultramaxes. Marshall Islands urges European Union to give it a break on tax Registry says it deserves to be removed from tax blacklist at the earliest opportunity, after promising, once again, to clean up its act Hungry Chinese snap up Anbros Maritime's oldest bulk carriers Greek owner offloads pair and turns its focus to fleet renewal Bourbon asks to suspend listing as creditors seek $800m French OSV giant Bourbon is asking that its shares be temporarily removed from trading while the troubled company looks to address hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. The company's board of directors today "acknowledged" some of Bourbon's group affiliates have "addressed" a credit payment request or contractual allowances totaling about $800m. "Bourbon Corp, as a guarantor of part of this a Pangaea continues fleet build with supramax buy Ed Coll-led niche-market specialist Pangaea Logistics is boosting its fleet again through the acquisition of a secondhand supramax from the fleet of Japan's K Line. The Newport, Rhode Island-based company is acquiring the 58,700-dwt Nantong K (built 2008) as it continues to grow and modernise the fleet, market sources said today. The sale price was not immediately available, but VesselsValue pla Scorpio Bulkers books strong results as it takes on tonnage Scorpio Bulkers has had a positive second quarter, beating analysts' estimates and booking strong paper profit on its much-maligned investment in its product tanker sibling. Scorpio Bulkers' sale of sister company stake would be 'positive' The New York-listed shipowner has added to its operated fleet and is divesting more of its owned tonnage, according to its latest financial report. Scorpio Eagle Bulk Shipping sells supramax as liquidity returns to S&P market Eagle Bulk Shipping has taken advantage of rising liquidity in the sale and purchase market to offload one of its older vessels, sources say. The move extends a long-running fleet renewal effort at a time the shipowner is preparing to install scrubbers on modern assets to meet IMO 2020 rules. CEO: Eagle Bulk spared 'contagion' of capesize woes 'Electric' capesize bulker rates climb to highest l Bunge, BP partner up to form Brazilian bioenergy company US bulker charterer Bunge has found a sweet spot in energy production. The agricultural commodities trader is partnering with energy giant BP to create a Brazilian bioenergy company focused on turning sugar into biofuels. Bunge will receive $775m - $700m in collateral debt and $75m from BP - through the a 50-50 joint venture called BP Bunge Bioenergia. Bunge said the proceeds will be used to lo Tanker traffic retreats as political tensions escalate in Middle East Tanker owners have pulled back from the Middle East Gulf in the past month amid growing tension in the world's prime oil shipping route, data suggests. The apparent retreat comes following attacks on two tankers in June and ahead of Iran's seizing of the 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) on Friday which escalated hostilities in the region. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanke Iranian MPs call for Hormuz tolls on shipping Parliament also backs seizure of Stena Impero tanker in Gulf. Diana Shipping keeps on with Cargill Diana Shipping has secured its second Cargill charter within a month, its third in four months. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner has continued a time charter contract with Cargill International for one of its kamsarmax dry bulk vessels. The Swiss commodities trader will employ the 82,131-dwt Myrto (built 2013) for nine months to 11 months at $14,000 per day, less a 4.75% commission to third pa Court rejects $45m Estonia disaster claim against BV Survivors and victims' families were suing Bureau Veritas and Meyer Werft over 1994 sinking. Middle East tanker tension to lift insurance premiums but not spot rates The proportion of UK-linked tankers is small so their withdrawal from Middle East won't matter much to freight earnings, according to market participants EMAS Offshore asks for court management Failure of rescue deal prompts filing in Singapore. AP Moller-Maersk eyes next $500m in second stage of share buyback AP Moller-Maersk is eyeing a further $500m in share buybacks having made short work of the first tranche of the programme. AP Moller-Maersk buyback passes $600m with latest swoop Denmark leapfrogs US to become world's fifth largest shipping nation The world's largest shipowner today revealed it had repurchased $225m worth of its own stock last week, taking its summer investment in its equities Swedish Club braced for Stena Impero claims after Iran seized tanker Gothenburg-based mutual provided war risk cover for hijacked vessel. Market awaits impact of latest Gulf attacks Saudi Arabia releases Iranian tanker while condemning Stena Impero action Saudi Arabia has handed back a tanker owned by Iranian state shipping company NITC which has been docked in Jeddah since May - while condemning its rival for taking a Stena Bulk vessel on Friday. Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tanker tensions explode Reuters reported the 300,000-dwt Happiness I (built 2003) was released this weekend, with Iran's Foreign Ministry thanking Saudi a Bimco reveals new guidance after seizures Shipowners organisation says navies must know of transit plans in Strait of Hormuz. UK: we cannot escort every British ship Theresa May's spokesman says US has not offered help with protection in Gulf, while the UK Chamber of Shipping says an "international solution" is warranted. Conbulk Shipping picks up Borealis sub-panamax boxship Clients of Greece's Conbulk Shipping have emerged as buyers of a sub-panamax that Borealis Maritime sold earlier last week. London brokers and owning sources in Greece said the 2,478-teu Strauss (built 2005) is joining the fleet of Piraeus-based Conbulk. The ship is believed to have changed hands for about $8.2m, as TradeWinds reported on 18 July. Borealis sells second sub-panamax in two months Bill could harm offshore revival and hurt Jones Act sector Coast Guard Authorization Act could scuttle projects if they cannot obtain waivers Teekay brand lives on in Brazil - but under new ownership Independent offshore owner carries on the name in Rio de Janeiro, if not the Teekay Corp's ownership structure Could anti-piracy measures have saved Stena tanker? Lawyer Stephen Askins asks whether anti-piracy methods are valid against state aggression Lines splash out billions on mega-makeovers for cruiseship giants Yards are being kept busy giving the industry's biggest vessels a new lease of life Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity Hellenic shipping names control over 40% of new LNG ships on order, more than double their share of the trading fleet, according to figures from Clarksons NOC halts crude tanker loadings at Zawiya Libyan producer hit by unlawful valve closure at Sharara field. UK considers response to tanker seizure Prime minister Theresa May to chair emergency meeting as assets freeze mooted. Panama de-registers seized Riah Flag state says it will not tolerate illicit activities following Iranian allegation of oil smuggling. Robbers target Korean bulker near Singapore Strait Incident involving seven armed pirates occurred early Monday, say government officials Go Chinese in Middle East Gulf charterers advised China-controlled ships offer "lowest risk of interruption" within the Strait of Hormuz, says Dryad Global. Canada Steamship sends 60 year veteran for 'green' scrapping Great Lakes-based shipowner says vessel's disposal is part of fleet optimization program

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JULY 22, 2019
Little US-EU progress on industrial tariffs The EU's new director-general for trade made the comments during an event at a Washington, D.C., think tank Monday. IMO 2020 safety concerns surface The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners points out a lack of low-sulfur fuel for testing and limited crew training. Automated terminals' speed, ease touted TraPac says it offers the fastest option for trucking containers. FMC's shipper commissioner Louis Sola joined the Federal Maritime Commission earlier this year with the goal of working with industry to tackle inefficiencies in the U.S. container supply chain. CBP sharpening export manifest process Customs and Border Protection says full implementation of Electronic Export Manifest will bring efficiency to overseeing the risk and security of U.S. outbound cargo. Canada grows EU trade West Virginia may sell inland port

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JULY 22, 2019
FUEL FOR THOUGHT: IMO 2020 hit to WCS softened on continued demand, changing market A surging differential for Western Canada's benchmark heavy crude has traders and analysts wondering if predictions that tighter sulfur requirements for marine fuel next year will devalue the country's oil assets are overblown. FUTURES 5: Oil complex mostly higher on Middle East tension Crude futures rose marginally Monday on reverberations from events in the Middle East and prospects of improved demand growth. RUSSIA DATA: June fuel oil exports down 5.7% on year to 2.492 mil mt Russian fuel oil exports in June fell 5.7% year on year to 2.492 million mt while domestic deliveries were up 0.8% to 0.844 million mt. External: Global Risk Management DUBAI FUTURES: Middle East crude tracks higher after Iran's seizure of ships The UK-flagged Stena Impero cwas attacked Friday by "unidentified small crafts and a helicopter", escalating tensions in the region. Japan's MOL maintains advisory for UK-related vessels to keep distance from Iran coast MOL has advised its ships with UK-related flags to avoid navigating the Iranian territorial water and keeping the distance along the coast as much as possible. Asian HSFO supply likely to remain tight in Aug on low arbitrage inflow "The market will remain tight at least until the first half of August," said a Singapore-based trader. Standard Club updates guidance after tanker attacks in Fujairah, Gulf of Oman Before vessels enter the region, it is recommended that members review their hull and machinery, war risk and P&I policies, the Club cautioned.

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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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