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October 24, 2019

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Maersk revises upwards 2019 earnings forecast with strong sea freight volumes CMA CGM launches range of new import and export trade financing services IMO 2020 presents challenges and opportunities for container shipping lines Germany targets cleaner air in nation's port cities Port of New Orleans is connected to the city's public belt railroad Vietnamese feeder ship capsizes on river near Ho Chi Minh Veteran Niels van Namen to head CEVA's healthcare business development Qantas to trial additional Cairns call on Sydney to Hong Kong freighter service Garuda continues expansion leasing two freighters from GECAS CAL Cargo boosts services to Los Angeles

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Indian Register of Shipping receives RO authorisation from Denmark Master Marine Services inks MoU with Portall Infosystems Worldgate Express Lines celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering function KICT recognised as fastest growing terminal in 2018-19 Edoardo Podestá takes the helm of Dachser Air & Sea Logistics Centre considering extending MEIS till end of this fiscal India can achieve 175 GW renewable energy by 2022, says Minister India-US trade talks on right track: Goyal

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Sustainability through cooperation

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Volga-Dnepr confirms job losses as it grounds two aircraft Live event forwarder Rock-it Cargo makes Triple M investment to bolster against Brexit Thirty-nine bodies discovered in a container in the UK Ocean and overland growth compensates for air volatility as K+N reports 'solid' results Investments deliver for UPS, producing greater volume and profits LATAM Cargo opts for Bluetooth to improve ULD visibility CMA CGM ownership means we can maintain our culture, says Ceva Shipper + 3PL + data sharing = more trust and a smoother supply chain DP World reports growth across global container terminal network in Q3 On the wires: Cash-burner UPS under pressure to act boldly, and rightly so Supply chain radar: What do Amazon's storm clouds mean for logistics?

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Port Houston moves ahead on renewable energy Ports as well as shipping lines are making efforts to decarbonize. Among them is Port Houston. It is set to begin to purchase renewable electricity port-wide, In a move that would make Damen inks ASD tug materials supply contract with Karachi Shipyard Speaking on the occasion of the contract signing, Haverkort said, "Damen is pleased to have been awarded this contract on the basis of the good cooperation between our two companies and of Turn Services to acquire Jubilee Towing assets New Orleans headquartered barge fleeting and shifting specialist Turn Services has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Jubilee Towing. Jubilee currently owns three towboats with a fourth boat under construction

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Standard Club announces 7.5% general increases 'The cost and frequency of high value P&I claims across the market continue at similar levels to last year. It... The Interview: Michael Khouri Light-touch regulator wants carriers to thrive as long as they follow the rules Lloyd's List Europe Awards finalists revealed The Europe awards will recognise 'Excellence in Shipping' Scorpio Bulkers declares special stock dividend Chairman and chief executive Emanuele Lauro said the special dividend was the appropriate step to take at this time Businesses remain unprepared for no-deal Brexit Guidance published to advise importers and exporters on questions to ask of freight forwarders More large ships in lay-up for scrubber retrofits Idle fleet numbers have risen sharply in the past three weeks as lines take ships out of service to have... Artificial intelligence-based service to boost Calista supply chain platform The service is aimed at using the power of artificial intelligence to collate and analyse real-time data to help users devise... Speculation rife over possible Singapore yard merger Investors have grabbed shares in three listed counters affilated with Keppel O&M and SembMarine, but given Temasek's deal does not... Daily Briefing Free to read: Activity in tanker FFA trades soars on heated spot market \| Novatek claims ice-classed LNG tankers cleared... India bans single use plastic on ships in domestic waters The ban will see certain items barred immediately and further items being banned from January 1, next year. US Gulf coast crude exports remain robust despite lack of deepwater terminals While 21 tankers loaded oil during the week ending October 18, just three of them were VLCCs: the 300,325 dwt... Chinese yard wins arbitration case against Pacific Radiance unit SWS and Pacific Crest in 2016 reached a settlement on two sister PSVs, with the yard returning pre-payments for both... Pirates target shipping off Singapore In two separate incidents, individuals boarded the two large vessels and in one case tied up and threatened a crew... Carriers need to develop greener supply chains to meet IMO 2020 cost Carriers need to work with customers to develop green container supply chains in order to cover the costs of IMO... Equinor sells Johan Sverdrup field first oil to Sinopec The Johan Sverdrup Phase 1 production came onstream on October 5 and was expected to ramp up quickly with eight production... Greek owners remain most active vessel buyers Allied Shipbroking data shows Greeks spending $2.4bn in the S&P market during the first three quarters of 2019, although Chinese...

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Mexican auto exports slow on falling demand Collaboration key to riding out volatility: shippers, 3PLs China tariff relief would challenge US ag export logistics Logixboard gets VC boost to sell software to forwarders Incoterms more 'user friendly' for breakbulk in 2020 Infographic: MPV/HL fleet capacity unaffected by carrier M&A

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Shell reserves berths for raft of LNG carriers at Hyundai Heavy Energy major signs letter of intent for slots as enquiries for project business mount and yards seek to raise prices MISC and AET eye $6bn projects in big bet on LNG as future fuel Future growth path for Malaysian energy transporter looks good as the oil, gas and offshore markets come alive Phantom $300,000-per-day VLCC fixtures lasted merely hours Stellar deals all failed 'on subjects', leaving the highest firm fixtures done at closer to $200,000 per day Graig to exit shipowning with sale of last vessels in centenary year Cardiff outfit looks to the future with new Diamond 2 ultramax design and Idwal Marine platform Ocean Tankers in major IMO 2020 floating storage play The shipping arm of Hin Leong is the most aggressive shipowner in stationing VLCCs off Malaysia AET to quit chemical tanker trade due to shift in priorities Tanker player's managers believe better returns can be made in other tanker segments Japan's ONE eyes supersize containership newbuildings Up to 10 vessels of 23,000 teu are expected to be booked directly by ONE and not by its Japanese shareholders Star Bulk Carriers pushes ahead with clear-out of old tonnage World's biggest scrubber player sheds supramax pair built in early 2000s MISC chases international LNG and offshore projects MISC's announcement earlier this month that it was building two new LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries against a 15-year charter contract with ExxonMobil's SeaRiver Maritime came as something of a surprise to the industry as the company has previously tended to concentrate on business for parent company Petronas. However, MISC president and group chief executive Yee Yang Chien wanted to cle Costamare profit jumps on strong charter market Rising rates and growing fleet help Greek company nearly triple net income in the third quarter DHT narrows losses in third quarter as rates soar DHT Holdings met expectations for the third quarter in a period punctuated by skyrocketing tanker rates. VLCC values could jump 50% over next two years as term rates rise Supply and demand factors key to VLCC earning peaks The New York-traded VLCC owner posted a $9.94m loss for the three months ending 30 September - good for a $0.07 loss per share, which was in line with Wall Street forecasts. EPA anonymity 'raises significant questions' on credibility Environmental Protection Alliance denies any connection to shipowner Hudson Shipping Lines GasLog companies keep pushing into long-term market CFO Alastair Maxwell said his company only wants 10% of its fleet exposed to the spot market Scorpio Bulkers to 'keep everyone guessing' on Scorpio Tankers Scorpio Tankers stock as dividend is 'better than cash', president Robert Bugbee says Great Eastern to sell two ageing suezmaxes Indian owner starts sale of its two oldest suezmax vessels. Carras locks $110m capesize into two-year charter with Koch Logistics The Aquaprincess, probably the most expensive capesize ever built, was paid for in cash, so is finance-free Gavel falls on Oxygen Maritime Management's Megacor Honami Greek buyers rumoured to have prevailed at Singapore product tanker auction Scorpio Bulkers shares special dividend of STNG stock with shareholders Scorpio Bulkers has used shares in its tanker-owning sister company to reward investors in spite of the lacklustre performance of its own shares over the past quarter. IMO 2020 disruption will benefit scrubber 'fast lane' owners The New York-listed company declared a one-time dividend, in which 1 million shares in its affiliate Scorpio Tankers (STNG) will be distributed to shareholders. In ad BASF to boost Quantafuel's recycled-plastics fuel output Vitol-backed producer also seeks to upgrade Oslo listing Standard Club to raise P&I rates in 2020 Members of the London-based P&I mutual will have to pay more from next year Workers walk out at Hyundai Heavy Industries Wage negotiations with management make little progress Simpson Spence Young buys out Carnegie's stake in finance business Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is now the sole owner of its finance business, after acquiring its partner's stake in SSY Carnegie. SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push The shipbroking firm established SSY Carnegie as a joint venture with Nordic investment bank Carnegie in 2016 and the company commenced trading in June 2017. The bank has decided to focus on its core Nordic business, but the two co Greeks outspend Chinese with $2.5bn of ship purchases this year Allied Shipping Research puts Greek owners on top of S&P chart so far this year Two bodies found on Tallink ro-pax Estonian police say deaths appear to be unrelated Small firms shun scrubbers as IMO 2020 option, survey finds A TradeWinds knowledge survey has found large companies are more confident in their preparation for the bunker regulations Fuel being removed from capsized boxship Small oil leak collected after Vietsun Integrity went over off Vietnam Hong Kong shipping should wake up and smell the tear gas 'Don't quote me on this,' said one well-known Hong Kong shipping executive. This is what nearly all top shipping names are saying China's drive for electric cars indicates the oil age is stalling The switch to electric vehicles may accelerate faster than many expect, raising urgent questions for the oil shipping business Lord Browne appointed Windward chairman Former BP chief executive to head up and coming marine insurtech company Teekay Shuttle Tankers denies its 'green bond' has flopped Finance chief says shipowner was environmentally progressive enough to take in most of the cash it sought in $125m deal, with more possibly to come Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding Trader charters fifth ship in series being built for Tor Olav Troim-backed company UN shipping tribunal judge Alexander Yankov dies ITLOS says law professor passed away last week. PTS takes over management of Lake House duo Private investment company Lake House has handed over management of two boxships to Hamburg-based PT-Shipmanagement (PTS). The London and Hong Kong-based fund said it picked PTS for its high level of digitalisation and improved transparency on costs. The two ships are 1,300 teu. One is the Charlie B (built 2010), which is the only vessel listed in the fleet of Inter Ocean Express of Hong Kong. T 'Weird things' happening in product tanker market ahead of IMO 2020 Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee talks regulation disruption and the chance for zero fleet growth in the sphere Polferries gives Nova Star a permanent home ST Marine's unwanted ferry is acquired by Polish charterer Cargoship banned for a year over wage arrears Paris MoU takes action against Russian vessel for the second time 'Dieselgate' funds to finance US green ferries conversion Vessels up for conversion use 26% of the total diesel consumption by Washington ferry system Female trio bring feminine touch to Spanish tug firm Historically male-dominated sphere holds no fears for intrepid women linked to the sea by family ties Shipping urged to go green for public perception Bad public image is curbing the industry's ability to attract investments and talents, according to Alexander Saverys India to ban single use plastic on ships in domestic waters Two stage implementation sees immediate ban on some items and further items banned from 1 January 2020

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Mullen's LTL business shines in tepid quarter Performance from Canadian firm's less-than-truckload business help offset sagging truckload and oil services segments in weak energy and freight markets. U.S. workers ratify labor deal with Air Canada Union members belonging to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have ratified a new 10-year contract with Air Canada. The airline said it was notified of... Catching Wall Street off guard, Tesla turns a profit, beats Q3 estimates Stock soars after the electric vehicle maker posts better than expected Q3 results. Rush Enterprises reports solid Q3 but warns on used truck market Rush Enterprises Inc., the largest dealer network of commercial vehicles in North America, reported lower earnings and higher sales in the third quarter. But the... Mexican government mulls legalization of 18 million "chocolate cars" Authorities in Mexico have proposed legislation to legalize around 18 million so-called "carros chocolates," or chocolate cars - vehicles illegally imported into the country from... Landstar reports significant third quarter earnings miss The company warned of its upcoming poor performance in September but still missed analyst's earnings estimates. Delta borrowing $1.5 billion to pay for LATAM Airlines stake Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is selling $1.5 billion worth of bonds to help pay for its 20% stake in South American carrier LATAM Airlines,... US Customs officials seize shipment of counterfeit batteries Battery Council International, which represents U.S. lead acid battery manufacturers, praised the removal of the potentially unsafe products from the supply chain. Updated: Not as bad as feared: ECHO beats on earnings and revenue In a tough freight environment, the Chicago brokerage outpaced Wall Street's expectations. Canadian Pacific reports record-low operating ratio The railway also earned record third-quarter revenue. Workhorse Group forms joint venture to advance truck-based drone business (with video) Electric truck maker Workhorse Inc. is selling its Surefly flying car project to aerospace and defense contractor Moog Inc. for $4 million and forming a... Self-driving startup Zoox raises $200M Self-driving startup Zoox has raised $200 million in new convertible note funding, according to media reports. The raise is part of a Series C round... River Transport News publisher addresses issues facing river barge industry The network of barges that ship through the slow-moving powerhouse that is the U.S. river transportation system is critically important despite its low profile, according... Intermodal drayage companies must embrace technology or die It is no longer enough to just provide excellent service. Now, companies must provide excellent service alongside speed, transparency and convenience. Peak season for air cargo: past results, present challenges Market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the 2019 air cargo market to date, and industry personnel look ahead to 2020. Amazon expands its in-store pickup service Counter, adds GNC, Health Mart and Stage Stores E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. is expanding its in-store pickup service Counter, announcing on October 23 that it is partnering with GNC, Health Mart and Stage... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/23 Trucking Freight Futures forward curve on Tuesday points to higher short-term National rates. President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey The Trump administration said the Turkish government satisfied the five-day ceasefire commitment in northern Syria. Four rules of determining freight class when shipping machinery Determining freight class is a key to shipping freight successfully. Learn more about the processes involved in this article. Knight Swift said its earnings would be weak; actual numbers back that up Intermodal was a particularly weak spot; OR at Swift a concern to Deutsche Understanding startup investment dynamics within the logistics ecosystem Venture capital investment in the logistics sector has seen a steady rise in the last decade and shows no signs of abating in the near... Driver arrested after 39 bodies found in truck container (With Video) U.K. police are investigating whether human trafficking gangs were behind the deaths after 25-year old driver is arrested on suspicion of murder. Today's Pickup: Canadian cargo drone firm lands a big customer, DSV Drone Delivery Canada's sales agreement with Air Canada pays off as it reaches a deal to provide a drone platform at DSV Panalpina's facility near... High impact snowstorm to slam Rockies tonight, Thursday "Travel will be quite treacherous." Significant snowstorm will be rough on truckers Wednesday night, Thursday, 10/23-10/24. United Road adds heavy haul trucks to car carrier business United Road, which moves about 4 million new and used cars and light trucks a year, is expanding into Class 8 truck and equipment hauling... Boeing's commercial airplane problems lead to sharp drop in Q3 income Updated 6:32 p.m. Aircraft maker Boeing [NYSE: BA] is reporting sharply lower earnings for its fiscal third quarter as the company deals with the grounding... Scorpio begins slowly separating its conjoined twins Scorpio Bulkers plans to continue to monetize its position in related-party Scorpio Tankers. China Eastern inks joint venture agreement with Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM Tie-up offers more options between Europe and China Zimbabwe celebrating Anti-Sanctions Day The Southern African country's political leadership established the national holiday to protest longtime U.S. economic sanctions. Transportation One levels up, hires Gillihan as chief revenue officer Gillihan plans to build a process-driven sales floor that can scale. A conference on IMO 2020 impact shows how many questions remain as new rule approaches Diesel is a sideshow at the Argus Media conference but the impact on it is always in the background. Norfolk Southern confident it can reach 2021 operating ratio target - UPDATE Further operational efficiencies will push the railroad to its target, the company said. Tigers goes Dutch with Rotterdam mega-hub The need for dual-hub European logistics systems as Brexit looms is one reason the Hong Kong-based supply chain specialist is building a new hub.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019
Russia's Sovcomflot completes two LNG-fuelled voyages along North Sea Route Russia's Sovcomflot has completed two voyages along the North Sea Route (NSR) using cleaner-burning LNG as a primary fuel, the maritime shipping company said in a press release this week. Newbuilt VLCC New Journey heads west with gasoil on board: traders The newbuilt VLCC New Journey is bringing gasoil from the Middle East to either West Africa or Europe, although the final destination remained uncertain, traders said this week. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: IFS to supply 0.5% fuel at Malta from next week International Fuel Suppliers Limited will start supplying 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Malta from next week, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. Shipowners delay dry-docking, fitting scrubbers to capture high freight Shipowners have delayed dry-docking and retro-fitting scrubbers in order to benefit from a rising market, with freight rates reaching multi-year highs in the past few weeks. PDVSA crude production in October down 55.5% from January Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA has seen its crude production drop to an average 672,000 b/d so far in October, down 55.5% from the 1.51 million b/d average in January, according to preliminary official figures reviewed Wednesday by S&P Global Platts.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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