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September 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL launches box shipping import-export services at King Abdullah port
  • Global Jan-July box volumes rise 1.2pc with extra 1m+ TEU due by 2022
  • Outlook for container shipping is gloomy as demand softens, capacity expands
  • Fuel prices to increase in wake of attack on Saudi Arabia's oil refinery
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn join forces to boost containership management
  • Protests and weak economy delay HK's air cargo screening programme
  • Greater vetting is required to stop misdeclared cargo posing fire risk on box ships
  • Amazon's new Dallas, Texas air hub to start operations in October
  • Menzies Aviation implements measures to expand foothold in air cargo market
  • Ethiopian Airlines prevails over crash to see profit grows 18pc

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics felicitated for 25 years of committed service to the shipping & logistics trade at MALA 2019
  • Containerised trade in India recorded slower growth than the global average: Maersk India Trade Report Q2 2019
  • Hydrogen-powered tug is world first forPort of Antwerp
  • NYK concludes long-term contract forcoal-fired power project in Vietnam
  • ONE advisory on Brexit security filing requirements
  • 'Swachhata Pakhvada' organised at JN Port
  • AIP&DWF writes to Shipping Minister for payment of PLR
  • Coal import in H1 FY20 at Major Ports registers marginal growth
  • Trailer operators call off strike at Chennai Port after agreement
  • RBI notifies to relax priority-sector lending norms to boost exports
  • Maritime and Logistics Awards (Mala) 2019 (10th edition)
  • No need to have trade deal with China before 2020 elections, says US President

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rwanda's arduous journey
  • Swiss - Indonesian cooperation sealed
  • Digital transformation project in the Caribbean
  • Companytrains Cologne - Trieste now open to all customers
  • First B737-800BCF to operate in South Asia
  • New CPO appointed
  • Circle reaches its financial targets
  • Railways discuss digitalisation agenda
  • Company from Abidjan joins UFO network
  • C.H. Robinson to invest USD 1 billion
  • Bunkering trial in Kobe City Port a success
  • Cargo Claims joins Neutral Air Partner
  • United Cargo chooses Staff Management at Denver airport
  • DKV buys a 25% share of VAT Services
  • West of England picks new claims handler in Greece
  • Felbermayr builds new headquarters
  • MPP vessel delivered to dp carriers

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president
  • New owner says it's full steam ahead for rejuvenated GB Railfreight
  • Atlas Air and Amazon facing wrongful death lawsuit after 767 tragedy
  • Kuehne + Nagel goes greener, offering carbon-neutral LCL shipments
  • UK PM Johnson questions if Thomas Cook bosses were 'properly incentivised'
  • Auto industry warns of 'seismic' no-deal Brexit shock
  • Peel Ports JV to develop Liverpool container terminal
  • Analysis: Could OOCL provide the answer to CMA CGM balance sheet woes?
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - Asia MDs announcement imminent

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Kirsi Tikka picks up another directorship
    Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) has appointed Dr. Kirsi Tikka to its Board of Directors as a Class I director and intends to nominate her to stand for re-election at its 2020
  • Topaz signs PSV up for extended drydocking scheme
    Dubai headquartered OSV specialist Topaz Energy and Marine has entered its 2012-built, 79.4 m long platform supply vessel Caspian Voyager into the ABS Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme. The program will extend the
  • VIDEO: Port of Antwerp orders hydrogen-fueled tug
    Belgium's leading port, the Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of what will be the world's first tug powered by hydrogen, the Hydrotug. While most attention to hydrogen as a marine fuel
  • USCG slaps cuffs on owner of illegal charter boat
    Maybe the owner of the 45 ft pleasure boat Breaking the Habit will break his habit of getting caught operating the vessel as an illegal charter. The Coast Guard terminated the voyage
  • Powerful coalition pushes for zero carbon shipping at UN Climate Action Summit
    As heads of state and government meet at today's UN Climate Action Summit in New York City, members of the Getting to Zero Coalition - an alliance of senior leaders in the

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • US Gulf tanker rates rise as Asia heads west to replace cancelled Saudi cargoes
    US Gulf to China tanker rates are at the highest level for the year
  • Coalition of the willing is another warning for regulators
    The Get to Zero Coalition should help the shipping industry decarbonise. But it will still need the IMO to do...
  • TEN agrees $35m preferred share placement with investor
    Greece-based tanker and LNG carrier owner will use cash raised from convertible sale for 'general purposes'
  • Saudi outage changes marine fuel economics as owners move to meet IMO deadline
    The spread between high-sulphur fuel oils and compliant fuels needs to remain wide for those with scrubbers to quickly recoup...
  • UK Brexit freight and ports contracts start to emerge
    New framework provides a list of eight freight operators who could transport critical goods such as medicines after October 31...
  • Shipping launches 'moon-shot' initiative to develop zero emission vessels by 2030
    Coalition of influential industry heavyweights including Citi, Cargill, Lloyd's Register, Maersk, Shell, Trafigura and Euronav move to focus industry decarbonisation...
  • Shipping needs a holistic view on ship emissions
    Agreeing on what goes into the lifecycle analysis of future fuels is no less important than debating their green credentials
  • Eastern Pacific eyes further LNG-fuelled opportunities
    Eastern Pacific's 15-year charter of a sextet of LNG-dual-fuelled containerships to CMA CGM marks a strengthening of ties between Idan...
  • Tropical storm Imelda disrupts shipments from US Gulf Coast
    Tanker industry players have said they are keeping an eye on the situation
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping's deadly liquefaction casualty crisis continues | MSC bids to boost Liverpool | The Middle East bet...
  • MEO prioritises creditor recovery in debt revamp
    MEO chooses not to accept proposals from potential investors, opting instead to table a debt to equity swap and terming...
  • India's Petronet signs LNG deal with Tellurian
    Petronet has signed the pact for up to 5m tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas with a targeted timeline...
  • MSC Gayane crew member charged after US cocaine seizure
    US authorities boarded MSC Gayane when it arrived at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia in June and seized 19.76 tonnes of...
  • Mississippi port has 'no appetite' for the container trade
    Pascagoula's identity is borne out by recent trade statistics from the US Census Department showing the nearly 100% industrial nature...
  • Saudi drone attack seen boosting tanker earnings
    With no expected increase in Saudi exports in the fourth quarter, Asian refiners are seen increasing crude imports mainly from...
  • Seaborne trade growth forecasts downgraded amid economic headwinds
    In tonne terms, this would be the slowest growth environment since 2009

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • US freight drivers weak, but recession not certain: economists
  • Trans-Pacific carriers eye more capacity cuts amid weak peak
  • Ruling allows Montreal port labor action hearing to proceed
  • MSC regains C-TPAT status after suspension ends
  • K+N pledges carbon neutral LCL from 2020
  • Machine learning to speed Estes' LTL billing
  • US terminal lobby taps MARAD administrator as new head
  • Cross-industry coalition to tackle decarbonizing shipping
  • India's project cargo trade softening: Maersk

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Hoegh Holdings takes more of Hoegh LNG Partners
    Hoegh LNG Holdings has grown its leading stake in Hoegh LNG Partners after its subordinated units converted into common shares. Hoegh aims to fix all its FSRUs long-term in next 12-18 months According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Hoegh LNG Holdings owns 15.3 million shares in its New York-traded partner, good for 45.9% of the company. When Hoegh LNG Partners went public in 201
  • Seward & Kissel promote three maritime attorneys
    Seward & Kissel has elevated three attorneys in its maritime practice to leadership roles. Michael Timpone will lead the firm's maritime and transportation finance group with Edward Horton and Keith Billotti will together run the maritime and transportation capital markets and corporate securities group. Michael Chalos joins Chalos & Co Timpone replaces Larry Rutkowski, while Billotti and Horto
  • Former ABS executive Tikka joins Ardmore Shipping
    Former senior American Bureau of Shipping executive join Ardmore Shipping's board. The Irish tanker owner announced Monday that Kirsi Tikka had joined its board. Tikka retired from the Houston-based classification society last summer, last serving as its executive vice president, senior maritime advisor. Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping No new ships and no share buybacks,
  • Maersk India boxship trade falls in China, surges in Saudi Arabia
    Maersk's India boxship business has fallen to and from China yet widened to Saudi Arabia and North America. India exports to the Land of the Red Dragon dropped 20%, driven by less demand for India-made textiles and apparels, according to the Danish liner giant. Imports to China fell 22%. "Amidst increasing global volatility, a slower local economy and the USA's withdrawal of preferential access
  • UAE signs up to the US-led Gulf shipping defence coalition
    Emirates joins the US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia and Bahrain in coalition against Iran, while France and German remain on sidelines.
  • TEN to raise $34m in private share sale
    US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) said on Monday it plans to raise more than $30m in a private placement of preferred shares to finance "general corporate purposes". Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 TEN, which earlier this month confirmed placing an order for up to two 174,000-cbm LNG newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, said it agreed to sell 3.5 million z
  • Scorpio sells two ultramaxes
    Scorpio Bulkers plans to offload two ultramax vessels for just shy of $38m, having held them for sale for three months. The Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner has entered into agreements with an unaffiliated third party to sell 64,000-dwt SBI Puma (built 2014) and 64,000-dwt SBI Cougar (built 2015) for approximately $37.9m in aggregate. Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL
  • Axxis Geosolutions signs LOI for two-year contract
    But the ocean-bottom node survey company did not reveal in which region work would take place or for whom.
  • Under the boardwalk: NYK harnesses tidal power in Singapore
    New project sees electricity generated from turbines fitted by shipowner in Asian city.
  • K Line Offshore promotes CFO Petter Nordby to top job
    Move comes after K Line-controlled Norwegian offshore vessel company reports deeper loss
  • Shell, Maersk and Trafigura lead zero carbon push as UN meets
    New industry coalition aims to overcome today's lack of feasible zero-emissions ships by 2030 with wide range of participants
  • Trafigura chips into $1bn loan pot for Chinese refiner
    Commodities trader and shipowner Trafigura has joined a group of lenders providing a near-$1bn loan to Chinese independent refiner Shandong Qingyuan. The finance is backed by future oil sales. The deal highlights how China is opening up to trading houses, Reuters reported, with Chinese banks scaling down lending in the economic slowdown. Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Qingyuan operat
  • Russian marine agency plots order for 147 ships
    Rosmorrechflot wants vessels for Northern Sea Route, ports and inland waterways.
  • DNV GL charts roadmap towards a gas-fuelled, low-carbon future
    Class society DNV GL says momentum for decarbonised fuels has never been greater in the marine sector
  • Ismar settles in at Exmar: 'I am really a gas man'
    Former Western Bulk chief executive said the company is looking to streamline the division
  • Shipowner proves to be a Pioneer in championing gender equality
    With women comprising half of its staff, including in traditionally male departments, Athens-based handysize specialist Pioneer Marine is showing how to nurture female shipping talent
  • POSH Terasea hit by second loan default
    Lender could call in receiver for two vessels as JV says it owes $7.1m under facility.
  • TUI in pole position as Thomas Cook collapses
    German tour operator and cruiseship owner set for dominant position in mass-market tourism sector.
  • Borealis reveals fourth boxship buy in a week
    Deal for Offen Group vessel cost it $10.75m.
  • Slow steaming and scrubbers will not solve shipping's IMO 2020 fuel dilemma
    The IMO must now work with oil majors to deliver a lower-sulphur alternative at a reasonable cost
  • Stena Impero ready to be released, says Iranian official
    A government spokesman did not elaborate on the ship's situation or specify when vessel might be allowed to leave Iran.
  • Tufton Oceanic Assets share placing raises $31m
    London-listed firm said to have attracted host of new investors in second equity raise in 2019
  • South African LPG facility sets construction landmark
    Four giant storage bullets arrive in Richards Bay aboard Chinese heavy lift vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Norfolk Southern taps Mongeau for board seat
    Norfolk Southern announced that Claude Mongeau has been elected as a director. The former Canadian National Railway head may be viewed as an effort to...
  • Weekly DOE/EIA retail diesel price takes one of biggest jumps in last 7 years
    The weekly average retail diesel price posted Monday by the Department of Energy (DOE) was in the top 20 biggest one-week increases in the history...
  • Keep your eye on containers in global circulation
    The number of containers is a better bellwether of global trade than the number of container ships.
  • IKEA taps DHL for first outsourced distribution center in Canada
    Swedish retailer opened a facility near Toronto to accommodate growing volumes of final-mile deliveries to region's fast-growing suburbs.
  • Why Freight Derivatives Are Here To Stay in the Trucking Industry
    Brian Aoaeh explains why the trucking industry is ready for freight derivatives.
  • Lime reaches 100 million rides, pulls car-sharing from Seattle
    Lime's shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle's first electric-scooter-share pilot.
  • Tropical Storm Karen prompts warnings for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
    Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible?
  • UPS is converting ground fleets to renewable natural gas
    UPS was an early adopter of LNG, now it has its sights set on RNG.
  • Amazon to open seventh fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada
    Amazon to open its 7th fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada with a 1 million square foot building in Toronto
  • Federal safety agency issues air brake recommendations to freight railroads
    The recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board relate to a fatal October 2018 accident in which a moving train struck a stationary one.
  • Talking across the fence
    Team of Rivals? The competing ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking at additional ways to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
  • Estes Express partners with DDC FPO for AI-powered freight billing processing
    DDC FPO announced on Sept. 23 that Estes Express Lines will use its machine-learning, software-as-a-service (SaaS) program, DDC Intelligence, to mitigate its bill of lading...
  • Pricing Demurrage and Detention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a proposed rule to promote "just and reasonable" demurrage and detention charges.
  • Traditional freight brokers investing millions to stay on top
    Traditional freight brokerages are ramping up technological spending to keep pace with the industry.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/23
    Weakness in East drives National freight futures lower for the week ending 9/20.
  • Today's pickup: Elon and Jeff: The Best of Enemies; India advances national logistics policy
    Amazon's EV order a shot at Tesla; India advances national logistics policy.
  • Former Arkansas CEO pleads guilty to two counts of tax fraud
    Donald Tankersley, 76, former chief executive officer of White Dairy Ice Cream and Tankersley Food Service in Van Buren, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to two counts...
  • Flooding, road closures continue in southeastern Texas
    Interstate-10 bridge remains closed near Houston after last weeks flood damage. Other roads still underwater.
  • 1,160 kg Indian Ocean ketamine seizure
    The $42.3 million bust is the latest in a string of global maritime drug seizures at sea and in ports.
  • Location intelligence is business intelligence
    Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception.
  • No-deal Brexit will have devastating impact, say EU auto trade groups
    European auto unions and trade groups have come out with a statement that warns of a seismic impact on the auto economies of the EU...
  • Port Report: K + N looks to offset carbon footprint by 2030
    Forwarder outlines pathway to carbon neutral future as climate change takes on new urgency.
  • Lawsuit sheds light on aborted Omnitracs deal
    A Solera board member alleges that in 2017 Vista tried to force it to buy another portfolio company, Omnitracs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
  • Strong bunker prices help shipowners maintain freight rate gains
    A recent rise in shipping freight rates looks set to remain amid surging bunker prices.
  • Crude settles higher as market weighs Saudi output prospects
    Crude futures ended higher Monday as the market continued to weigh up the prospects of returning production from Saudi Arabia.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Neste advances renewable product operations in China, Singapore refinery expansion
    Neste will purchase renewable waste and residue raw materials from local collectors on the east coast of China.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Nigeria plans full upgrade of all 4 plants: NNPC
    "We will commence actual rehabilitation work in January," Kyari said in an NNPC statement.

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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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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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