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October 23, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • More void sailings could be on the horizon as China-US trade volumes fall
  • Belgian ports - Antwerp and Zeebrugge - start talks on possible merger
  • Imports fall again at LA-LB ports
  • California ports suffer from higher costs, evolving supply chains: PMSA
  • French president lends support for mandatory slow steaming
  • Capsized car carrier Golden Ray is to be cut up and removed from port of Brunswick
  • N American railroads predict headwinds will impact volumes through year-end
  • UPS applies to expand its Memphis distribution facility
  • GAC offers airport to reception centre 'PetCare' transportation service
  • Airbase GSE awarded IAG Cargo ULD repair contract
  • Emirates SkyCargo offers new e-commerce delivery platform for US purchases

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • CMA CGM launches SHIPFIN TRADE
  • Far Shipping (Singapore) hosts trade meet in Tuticorin
  • Essar Ports posts record cargo growth in H1FY20
  • Portall Infosystems inks MoU with IOS Partners, Florida
  • PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals handles 1-millionth TEU
  • Railways starts pilot project allowing e-commerce consignments on EMU services in non-peak hours

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Tremendous potential»
  • E-commerce consignments to be carried on EMU services
  • KN is on course - only air freight falls behind
  • Ship Money appoints Kimberly Oropesa
  • Turkish Cargo now ISO 10002 certified
  • Maersk pleased with 2019's results
  • More LCL railfreight options on the new Silk Road
  • Chep, Kimberly-Clark and Smart Way cooperate
  • Management changes at Paycargo
  • Beefing up capacities in Mexico
  • Strategic cooperation as Brexit beckons
  • First Georgia railroad in new industrial park
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Militzer & Münch opens VMI in Morocco
  • Logistics Network Thuringia elects Holger Sehr to the board
  • Digital tracking for Latam's ULD fleet
  • Volvo boosts autonomous business
  • VNF and the Port of Strasbourg work together

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Threat to growth in global container port throughput at highest level ever
  • US retail supply chains may not cope with a bumper holiday season
  • Tie-up with trade finance platform gives CMA CGM a new edge
  • Silk Way West Airlines grows quietly but steadily
  • Has Maersk found the silver bullet?
  • Supply chain radar: K+N doesn't excite but that could change in a flash
  • Supply chain radar: WiseTech needs to wise up after JCAP drops a bombshell
  • Supply chain radar: Sleeping monster Dachser changes at the top but Simon likes his privacy

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Sovcomflot tankers complete Northern Sea Route voyages burning only LNG
    Russia's Sovcomflot reports that two of its 113,000 tankers, Mendeleev Prospect and Lomonosov Prospect, have successfully completed voyages eastbound along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) using LNG as their primary fuel.. Lomonosov
  • Lake Charles pilots take delivery of fourth Gladding-Hearn launch
    With three similar Gladding-Hearn pilot boats already in their fleet, the Louisiana-based Lake Charles pilots have taken delivery of another launch from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. With a length overall of 70
  • Washington State Ferries picks Siemens for Jumbo Mark II hybrid conversions
    Washington State Ferries has moved a major step forward on its long planned conversion of its three Jumbo Mark II class ferries, the largest in the fleet, from diesel to hybrid electric
  • VIDEO: Wavefoil fits a ferry with "underwater wings"
    A Faroe Islands ferry, M/F Teistin, has become the first ship in the world to be fitted with retractable bow foils from Trondheim, Norway, based Wavefoil AS. The foils are designed to
  • ECR books first ship repair contract at new facility
    Ship repairer East Coast Repair and Fabrication, which is based in the Hampton Roads area with operations in Jacksonville, Fla., and San Diego Calif., is rebranding as ECR and making moves to
  • Alfa Laval boiler technology eases the path to LNG propulsion
    Alfa Laval is playing a key role in shipping's move towards LNG propulsion. Its technologies and expertise - especially in the area of boilers - are enabling vessels deal with boil-off gas

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Navios Acquisition completes loan repayment
    Refinancing follows similar move by stable-mate Navios Partners
  • Vale suspends operations at Itabira mining complex
    Arctic Securities sees only a marginal impact to iron ore trade and dry bulk shipping
  • UK to uphold Maritime Labour Convention after EU exit
    'The Maritime Labour Convention is a vital pillar of international law and we are pleased to see its inclusion in...
  • Novatek claims ice-classed LNG tankers cleared of Cosco sanctions fallout
    Yamal LNG operator says the six LNG vessels controlled by Teekay and China LNG are free of sanctions implication
  • Activity in tanker FFA trades soars on heated spot market
    Although volumes in the dirty tanker derivatives market have since fallen from the eight-year high in the week to October...
  • Italian regulators sign off 49% MSC stake in Messina
    Italy's competition authority has signed off an agreement to allow global container shipping company MSC to take a 49% stake...
  • Yard Talk | Another rough year ahead?
    Most shipbuilders have had a rough time in 2019, but next year is unlikely to be any better for the...
  • Vessels sanctioned for using Crimean ports
    Panama and Togo are among the seven registries that have de-flagged vessels this year for calling at ports closed by...
  • US-China tariff delay does little to stabilise freight demand
    The latest US-China tariff delay will do little to help stabilise a volatile freight demand environment. Scheduled tariff increases are...
  • K+N earnings improve on higher volumes
    Results for first nine months of the year show resilience to slowing growth and trade tensions
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Temasek's Keppel Corp offer renews yard merger speculation | LNG carrier spot rates poised for surge as...
  • Top-ranked bunker suppliers boost storage off Singapore
    Equatorial Marine Fuel has joined at least two other major marine fuel suppliers licensed to trade out of Singapore, in...
  • Sovcomflot sends two tankers to China via Northern Sea Route
    Sovcomflot claims that LNG allows for a significant reduction of the vessels' emissions footprint, noting that this was an important...
  • Iran planning to build 200 cargo ships in domestic shipyards
    The shipbuilding programme would strengthen Iran's cargo-carrying capabilities and provide significant domestic employment
  • Carlyle Group quits US joint oil export project
    Despite the departure of Carlyle, port chief executive Sean Strawbridge said interest in the Corpus Christi project remains high and...
  • Golar Power scores second gas-to-power project in Brazil
    This is part of an interesting trend of resource-rich Brazil recently turning to LNG imports to fire up its power...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Technology to revolutionize truck capacity: J.B. Hunt's Simpson
  • NY-NJ radiation scan redesign improves ship-to-rail flow
  • MPV/HL demand rising despite slowing global trade growth
  • US resin exports rocketing as new plants come online
  • K+N turns in solid ocean growth in 'tense' market
  • India mulls port structure overhaul to boost efficiency
  • US EXIM restoration bodes well for project exporters

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Evercore changes year-end outlook for dry bulk sector
    Evercore has changed its optimistic outlook for dry bulk shipping for the rest of 2019, giving a foggy forecast at best amid the sector's unpredictability and US-China trade tensions. Analyst Jon Chappell in June gave a bullish take for the fourth quarter based on positive momentum that may ease up due to slowdowns in Chinese coal and grain imports, offsetting favourable iron ore momentum. "Now,
  • BNP Paribas hesitant in financing low-emission shipping
    Financial feasibility of alternative fuels remains a question mark, according to a senior banker
  • Owner denies accusations its boxship was too slow
    The owners of the Warnow Whale insist the boxship is plenty fast. In a statement to TradeWinds through manager Marlow Navigation, the 1,300-teu, 2007-built boxship's owners are denying accusations made in a lawsuit that the ship could only muster 17.5 knots instead of the promised 19 knots. Lawsuit: ship too slow to carry bananas leads to six-figure losses "The owners have received a number of
  • Lloyd's of London hit by $250m black hole in marine revenue
    Analysis of half-year figures shows shipping insurance business in serious decline as syndicates quit loss-making lines
  • Glimmer of optimism for MPP sector despite stubborn rates
    Large projects and improving dry market point to a brighter outlopk
  • Carnival, Royal Caribbean partner up on Saint Lucia
    Financial terms for joint venture to build new port have not been disclosed
  • Tsakos takes on newbuilding, sends it out on long-term charter
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has taken delivery of an aframax tanker, immediately chartering it out. The Nikolas Tsakos-led, New York-traded shipowner announced the move Tuesday. The ship is one of four currently on order, built against contracts "to a major US oil concern". The company said on a TCE basis the deal will equate to roughly $200m over its minimum duration. Offshore Merchant Partners e
  • Scrubber delays in China unleash first wave of IMO 2020 disputes
    Contractual wrangles over the late delivery of exhaust gas cleaning systems are on the up and could be costly for owners, according to one leading P&I club
  • Scotline log carrier launched from Dutch shipyard
    Scotline has taken delivery of a brand-new log carrier from the Royal Bodewes Ship Yard in Groningen in the Netherlands. Scotline adds third newbuilding at Bodewes The 4,800-dwt open-hatch bulker Scot Explorer was launched on 11 October and will be flagged in the UK. Scotline said the vessel's "optimised" design means it is capable of carrying 7,000 cbm of sawn Swedish timber. It is the secon
  • US Coast Guard rescues seafarer in the Pacific
    In a nearly nine-hour mission that began late Sunday, US authorities rescued an ailing seafarer from a Norwegian-flagged tanker sailing in the Pacific Ocean. The US Coast Guard (USCG), together with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), medevaced a 32-year-old Latvian crewmember aboard the 50,000-dwt chemical tanker Leikanger (built 2016) from Midway
  • Gotland offloads d'Amico bulker bought for tanker conversion
    Swedish owner also confirms sale of product carrier to Italian group
  • Virgin Voyages boss says cruise line has sustainability in its DNA
    Entire industry 'gets a bad rap' when it makes environmental mistakes, says CEO Tom McAlpin
  • DNB moves in as Ship Finance sells more Frontline shares
    CEO Ole Hjertaker said the move frees up capital for the company
  • Teekay-China LNG Shipping vessels freed from US sanctions
    Sextet of Arcs caught up in US-Cosco sanctions tangle set to resume normal operations
  • Global Energy Ventures homes in on first CNG shipping project
    Start-up sees potential for eight compressed natural gas ships to be ordered over next 18 months
  • Maurice Brand jacks in retirement for compressed natural gas
    Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) shipping has been a nearly-ran for well over a decade with a myriad of designs and projects. A first mini CNG vessel has been built and is believed to be languishing in a Chinese shipyard after the Indonesian project for which it was constructed failed to materialise. PLN in CNG breakthrough Global Energy Ventures (GEV) executive chairman and chief executive Maurice
  • Insurer British Marine braced for cargoship Rhodanus claims
    Salvage and clean-up claims are due following successful refloating of grounded vessel this week
  • Ernst Russ expands fleet with German feedership
    German asset manager snaps up vessel chartered to Iceland's Eimskip
  • Clarksons Platou: fleet-growth discipline boosting Maersk profit
    Analyst Frode Morkedal believes Danish giant has improved load factor to reduce costs
  • Nigeria arrests men 'posing as armed tanker guards'
    Navy holds seven alleged impostors in Port Harcourt
  • Mercuria confirms first acquisitions since Aegean takeover
    Energy and commodity outfit starts growing the bunkering fleet it inherited from bankrupt Greek operator
  • Scrubber users will be held over a barrel if basic economics apply
    Inelastic market will allow bunker suppliers to squeeze price differential between MGO and HFO
  • De Stoop: Venezuela sanctions panic 'almost a hoax'
    Euronav CEO explains why tanker chartering paranoia was a bit of a fuss over nothing
  • Arc7 LNG carrier heads back to DSME for repair work
    Ice-breaking vessel checks back in at shipbuilder while still in its guarantee period with the yard
  • 'Bright star' Alpha Adriatic born under restructuring cloud
    Former Uljanik Plovidba adopts new name but still faces court refinancing process
  • Polaris Shipping postpones Oslo initial public offering to next year
    South Korean bulker operator will wait until a Seoul trial into the loss of the Stellar Daisy is completed
  • MSC gets go-ahead for Messina partnership
    Italian competition authority clears Swiss giant to buy 49% stake in Italian con-ro specialist
  • Navios Acquisition pays off $198m debt early
    Sale and leaseback deals help Greek owner cut borrowings
  • Carlyle Group drops out of US VLCC crude terminal project
    Private equity giant gives no reason for quitting building facility aimed at improving shale oil exports
  • Offshore Merchant Partners eyes $11m profit from TEN stock resale
    Norway-based fund converts preferred TEN shares into common stock, lines them up for possible sale

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • Indonesian marine police crack down on local pirates
    Aggressive action by Indonesia's marine police is putting pressure on Southeast Asian pirates and the number of local attacks is falling, the crime-fighting International Maritime...
  • Socializing the autonomous robot
    An artificial intelligence expert discusses human-AV interaction in wake of recent decision to pull Starship Technologies' delivery robots from University of Pittsburgh campus.
  • California releases nation's first electric truck manufacturing standard
    Independent trucking group calls the rule "unrealistic"; environmental coalition says it doesn't go far enough.
  • Railroads face major challenges to jump-start their intermodal business
    Railroads face an uphill battle in elevating their intermodal business.
  • Canadian Trucking Alliance to ask next government to freeze - not scrap - carbon tax for diesel
    CTA President Stephen Laskowski says pivot reflects the political reality of federal election, which will see Trudeau and Liberals return to power weakened but in...
  • Tariff war zaps 'Star Wars' toymaker Hasbro
    Toy maker Hasbro reported lower third-quarter earnings, citing tariffs on Chinese products and higher supply chain costs.
  • Spring floods still drowning Midwest farms, grain carloads
    "Back in March it was horrible and depressing." But Midwestern farmers still struggling months after floods began.
  • Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in 3Q
    Covenant blames weak freight environment for drop in revenue and net income in third quarter 2019.
  • Canadian National sees third-quarter profit amid headwinds
    Despite lowering its operating ratio, the railroad tempers its 2019 outlook.
  • Experts warn of China's influence at U.S. ports
    Extension of "Maritime Silk Road" threatens U.S. economic, military standing.
  • Boeing's Q3 earnings release to be dominated by 737 MAX troubles
    Boeing Company's stock [NYSE: BA] has fallen 32% since documents turned over to Congress and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Oct. 17 revealed that...
  • ELD compliance numbers stagnate ahead of December deadline
    The number of carriers running AOBRDs dropped under 5% several weeks ago and has remained below that mark since, suggesting most carriers have already made...
  • Dan Cushman dives into diversifying P.A.M.'s focus
    P.A.M. CEO and President Dan Cushman discussed his successful efforts to diversify the carrier's focus with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller.
  • DOT to audit FMCSA oversight of truck driver bans
    Review prompted by lax processing of driver convictions.
  • Ex-Dallas police officer pleads guilty to fraudulent ticket-writing scheme to collect federal grant money
    A former Dallas police officer pleaded guilty on October 16 to falsifying traffic tickets in order to collect overtime pay through a program funded by...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/22
    Trade executed in the November National Trucking Freight Futures contract; South and West futures remain volatile on Monday.
  • LNG shipping rates now far exceed crude-tanker rates
    Headlines have highlighted booming VLCC rates, but spot LNG shipping rates have now taken the crown.
  • Hyundai readies fuel cell heavy-duty truck and eco-friendly reefer
    Hyundai Motor Co. is expanding its fuel cell ambitions to heavy-duty trucks and trailers with a pair of concepts for next week's North American Commercial...
  • U.S. truckers to battle rain, wind, snow this Tuesday (forecast video)
    East Coast rain, Midwest wind, several inches of Rockies snow will give truckers trouble Tuesday, 10/22.
  • Government to request expressions of interest for 100% of Air India
    Privatization effort in 2018 failed to attract a single bidder
  • Barber's retirement overshadows UPS' third-quarter results
    The abrupt retirement of Jim Barber, UPS' CEO heir-apparent, overshadows company's third-quarter results
  • OFAC's '50% rule' challenges compliance
    The Office of Foreign Assets Control policy, which focuses on financial ownership of sanctioned individuals or entities, bedevils U.S. companies with sophisticated compliance programs.
  • HaulHub helps run heavy construction logistics operations at the touch of a button
    HaulHub is a logistics startup in the aggregate and asphalt industry that helps producers, carriers and construction crews collaborate together over a centralized platform.
  • Today's Pickup: Konexial acquires Axle Technologies AOBRD customers
    ELD maker Konexial is expanding its customer base through the acquisition of Axle Technologies' AORBD customer list. Also, FedEx and UPS ramp up drone deliveries,...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Q3 ocean growth offsets air decline
    The world's second-largest third-party logistics provider reports sea and land transport Q3 performance gains but confirms air freight market decline.
  • US to sell North Korean ship, pay proceeds to torture victims' families
    The Wise Honest illegally transported coal on behalf of the North Korean regime from November 2016 to April 2018.
  • Paccar beats Q3 estimates on strong truck deliveries (Update)
    Paccar Inc. delivered 31,000 trucks in the third quarter, helping the parent company of Kenworth Truck Co. , Peterbilt Motor Co. and DAF beat earnings...
  • Commentary: CSX offers the first trip compliance reporting
    Jim Blaze explains the new CSX trip compliance reporting... perhaps the first step for railroads to compete more effectively with the trucking industry.
  • GATX wonders if slowdown is on the horizon - UPDATE
    The rail equipment manufacturer sees high utilization rate but says economy faces uncertainty.
  • M&A bankers are looking for Amazon-proof logistics businesses
    Some investors prefer hard-to-disrupt niche businesses; others want to roll up e-commerce services and replicate Amazon's offering.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2019
  • FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher as traders await fresh US-China news
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, but remained within a well-worn range as traders awaited fresh developments out of the US-China trade negotiations and upcoming weekly inventory reports.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Crude spreads slip on cooling freight rates, open arbitrage
    Benchmark Dubai crude futures' spreads dipped in mid-morning trading in Asia on Tuesday, amid reports that cooling freight rates have reopened the arbitrage window for crude to flow into the region from the West.
  • CRUDE MOC: Uncertainty keeps Brent/Dubai spread in tight range
    Benchmark cash Dubai crude fell below ICE Brent futures Tuesday but remained close to parity with the global crude futures marker as uncertainty continued to dominate Asian crude markets.
  • SPOTLIGHT: Freight rates spike to record highs, but likely to cool off quickly
    VLCC rates have spiked to all-time highs as a number of factors -- from US sanctions on a Chinese shipping giant to ships going into dry dock for scrubber installations -- combined to reduce dramatically the effective VLCC fleet capacity.
  • ECUADOR DATA: August refined products output falls 0.6% on year
    Ecuador produced a total of 6.73 million barrels of refined products in August, a slight 0.6% decline from 6.77 million barrels a year earlier, but a marginal gain from 6.72 million barrels produced in July, according to statistics available Tuesday on the central bank's website.
  • ARGENTINA DATA: Refiners increase runs in August to meet fuel oil, diesel demand
    Argentinian crude oil processing in August rose 2.3% year on year as refiners boosted fuel oil production to supply the power sector, helping to compensate for a minor rise in diesel output and declines in production of gasoline, an industry report showed Tuesday.
  • Boskalis, GoodFuels eye 100% bio bunker fuel for dredging vessel
    Biofuels supplier GoodFuels and dredging contractor Royal Boskalis Westminster are preparing to run a dredging vessel on 100% bio-fuel oil, GoodFuels said in a press release.
  • Crude traders take smaller tankers to Asia from North Sea on high VLCC costs
    A Suezmax has been placed on subjects for a November voyage to the Asia-Pacific region from the North Sea, trading and shipping sources said Tuesday, a route usually plied on larger VLCC tankers.
  • Yamal LNG tanker JV 'no longer' under US sanctions: Novatek
    The joint venture that owns a number of specialized Arc7 icebreaker vessels serving the Novatek-operated Yamal LNG plant in northern Russia is no longer subject to US sanctions, Novatek said Tuesday.
  • Shipper Sovcomflot advances green shipping along the Northern Sea Route using LNG
    Sovcomflot is steadily introducing LNG as a fuel for large-capacity cargo shipping in the Arctic, it said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: S Korea's SK Incheon refinery conducting full turnaround
    "The full turnaround is part of efforts to make the complex cleaner," a company official said.
  • REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Guangxi sends first gasoline cargo to India
    The cargo is in line with the usual specification standards for Australia, the source said.
  • Singapore's APEX launches LSFO futures contract ahead of IMO 2020
    Besides the new APEX ABI LSFO futures, APEX had listed a physically deliverable fuel oil 380 CST futures contract in April.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • BunkerTrace starts commercial operations to aid fuel control ahead of IMO 2020
    By combining blockchain and DNA-based tagging, BunkerTrace creates an immutable audit trail.

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