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September 25, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong exports forecast to suffer largest decline in a decade
  • Smaller owners, feeder operators keep hold of majority share of intra-Asia market
  • Low sulphur fuel availability remains a concern for container shipping lines
  • Insurers probe scrubber-related problems amid heightened risks for vessels
  • Busan Port and Adani Ports SEZ ink MOU to set up logistics businesses in India
  • PSA's CTPL at Chennai port raises bar for terminal productivity in south, east India
  • Hyundai fined US$47m for selling high polluting diesel engines to US
  • FedEx slashes freighter capacity on weak outlook by retiring aircraft
  • CEVA Logistics renews contract with helicopter manufacturer Helibras in Brazil
  • Telair develops loading system for A320 aircraft that can be adapted to fit cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • India can be a leader in medium-size shipbuilding, says Minister
  • Indian Ports Association launches 100% free value-added service on PCS 1x: eInvoice, ePayment & eDO
  • VCT emerging as transhipment hub on the East Coast of India
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk upgrades its digital warehousing & distribution
  • Commerce Ministry sends proposed National Logistics Policy to Cabinet for approval
  • Tuticorin CFS Association receives international award for successful implementation of CoDEx at VOC Port
  • Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor project to commence soon, says TN Minister
  • Making India a $5-trillion economy completely doable, says Piyush Goyal
  • Measures being taken to eliminate coal imports by 2023: Minister

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tri-state area of the east
  • Dunkirk: safe access for trucks
  • Gefco Spain elects new CFO
  • Expanded intermodal solution for shippers in the USA
  • Enhanced tracking feature for Tigers customers
  • Growth of container volumes less buoyant this year
  • Biman shows interest in full freighters
  • Hector Rail sells GB Railfreight
  • John Good appoints new head of IT
  • Kuehne + Nagel to offer CO2-neutral transports as from 2020
  • The new "hydrotug" to float in 2021
  • More capacity between London and Tel Aviv
  • Digital transformation gathers speed
  • New challenge for Rodrigo Flores
  • Logistics for e-cigarettes
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Drones provide Fedex with new wings
  • Acquisition in ballast water treatment sector

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Operators pledge emergency capacity to relieve post-Brexit shortages
  • New call to end shipping surcharges: 'let's follow Sri Lanka's lead'
  • MSC and Cosco drive huge growth at Abu Dhabi container terminal
  • DX Group finally turns the corner, posting its first full-year profit
  • Innovative modular system gives Lufthansa more agile bellies for cargo
  • India's container trade slumps amid ripples from tariff tussles
  • Nippon Express acquires 22% stake in India's FSC
  • Supply chain radar: ZIM - weak financially where it matters most
  • On the wires: Seaspan goes full steam ahead after debt deal
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - APAC leadership by country revealed...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Crowley strengthens charter servicing team
    Crowley Shipping has added Jorge Caez to its chartering services team. As director of chartering, he brings significant experience to Crowley from the offshore, heavy-barge segment and bunker markets. He previously held
  • Stena Impero still detained by Iran
    In a statement issued today, Erik Hanell, President and CEO, Stena Bulk, said: "Despite public statements by Iranian authorities over the past three days that judicial proceedings have concluded, and the Stena
  • NYK lays keel for world's largest LNG fueled PCTC
    Japan's NYK Line held a keel laying ceremony September 20 at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. to mark the start of construction of what will be the world's largest pure car
  • IMS to manage five ARTCO long haul towboats
    Hebron, Ky., based vessel management services specialist Inland Marine Service (IMS) has reached an agreement with Chicago, Ill., headquartered American River Transportation Company (ARTCO) under which IMS will be responsible for operating
  • VIDEO: Tuco Marine introduces new ProZero FPSO Workboat
    Faaborg, Denmark, based Tuco Marine Group has added a 9.5 meter workboat to its ProZero International FPSO range. Built on the proven, reliable and seaworthy ProZero hull platform, the new boat is
  • Scorpio in $803 million swoop on 19 Trafigura products tankers
    Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) reports that it has acquired subsidiaries of Trafigura Maritime Logistics Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trafigura Group Pte Ltd, that have leasehold interests in 15 Medium
  • VIDEO: Metal Shark adds autonomous vessel to stock boat program
    Autonomous vessels are not only already here, but now one model is available virtually off the shelf. Jeanerette, La., based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Boston based Sea Machines Robotics have partnered to
  • Moran Iron Works to fabricate new Lowell Showboat
    Onaway, Mich., based Moran Iron Works has inked a contract with the City of Lowell, Mich., that will see Moran fabricate the latest iteration of the Lowell Showboat, the city's centerpiece attraction.

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Kyklades agrees more suezmax newbuilds at Hyundai Samho
    Move brings the Alafouzos-controlled company's private order book to six suezmaxes, which could ultimately end up in fleet of Oslo-listed...
  • 'Illegal' Greek ferry strike goes ahead
    Crews protested on Tuesday against impending new labour laws tabled by the new conservative government
  • Leasing companies poised to grow tonnage with BSM China
    Leasing companies looking to participate in tenders for long-term ship charters with the likes of BHP and Shell, are banking...
  • Trade forecast to continue to evolve despite disruptions
    Container trade volumes so far this year have been steady despite the trade tensions, says OOIL
  • Denmark expands Dan-Bunkering probe over Syria sanctions
    An undisclosed company and two unidentified individuals are also being investigated
  • Scorpio Tankers buys 19 product tankers from Trafigura
    Trafigura buys $135m stake in Scorpio Tankers and offloads $668m loan on the vessels
  • Perfecting your RFP process
    US trade spats, Brexit, the approach of IMO 2020 and other factors are forcing some companies to look outside their normal...
  • Stena Impero still in Iran, says owner
    The tanker has been held by Iran since being seized in July amid rising tensions in the Gulf
  • IMO vessel efficiency regulations face criticism
    A report commissioned by Australia, Japan, Norway and other nations claims the EEDI is flawed
  • Boutique finance firm FDX Offshore buys out Womar
    Chief executive officer Hans van der Zijde alluded to the fact that the move was partially driven by the sale...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Coalition of the willing is another warning for regulators | Shipping launches 'moon-shot' initiative to develop zero...
  • Hafnia bets on spot market as rates soar
    Demand for product tankers will improve in the final quarter of the year as IMO 2020 regulations set in, chief...
  • Truckers call for supply chain optimisation at San Pedro Bay ports
    'Everybody's got their own business interests,' says Weston LaBar, chief executive of the Harbor Trucking Association. 'And so that's one...
  • Pacific Islands seek $500m in green shipping financing
    The Marshall Islands, Fiji and others are eyeing a 10-year plan to modernise Pacific Island shipping and want to fully...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Second-hand multipurpose/heavy-lift sales gaining ground
  • Contract freight market keeps wheels on US trucking
  • Systems partnerships highlight need for shipper access
  • Maersk aims for more US warehouse control with JDA pact
  • Global volatility hits Indian container growth: Maersk
  • Evolution of retail, restaurants to challenge US trucking
  • Asia-Europe capacity builds ahead of early Chinese New Year
  • Technology driving emissions reduction at LA-LB port

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Global Ship Lease puts up $40m in shares for sale
    Global Ship Lease has put a for-sale sign on part of the company with perhaps an eye on fleet expansion. The Ian Webber-led owner has begun a $40m fully underwritten public offering of Class A common shares and intends to give underwriters a 30-day option to buy another $6m in stock. As part of the offering, executive management has expressed an interest to buy $1.23m million in shares at the p
  • Trafigura betting on product tankers with equity stakes
    Trafigura's back-to-back blockbuster ship sales suggest it's betting on product tankers while cleaning up its balance sheet. In deals with Scorpio Tankers and Frontline, the Swiss commodities trader swapped ships for cash and equity, opening up major positions in both tanker owners with the IMO 2020 emissions regulations expected to kickstart a rally in the sector any day now. IMO 2020 fuel swit
  • US West Coast ports raise concern over US-China tariffs
    Northwest Seaport Alliance sends letter to US President Donald Trump
  • Stena Bulk: Stena Impero still being held in Iran
    Despite Iranian assurances the Stena Impero can leave, the tanker is still being held in the Islamic republic, its owner said Monday. The 50,000-dwt, 2018-built ship has been held in Iran since mid-July, with Iran teasing its release for several weeks. "Despite public statements by Iranian authorities over the past three days that judicial proceedings have concluded, and the Stena Impero is free
  • Molaris set for loss on sale of Chinese-built post-panamax
    Greek shipowner Stamatis Molaris is believed to be booking a loss on the sale of a post-panamax bulker that his company, Empire Bulkers, bought in 2013. Diligent Holdings' fleet mix tilts with fourth supramax purchase Trafigura takes in two Greek-owned tankers on short period charters Brokers in Europe and in the US said the 93,000-dwt Dimitra (built 2010) has been sold to another Greek buyer
  • Marine insurers at IUMI event sense upturn is on the horizon
    Mood at industry gathering is that premiums for cargo cover and hull and machinery are heading upwards
  • 'World first': GEFO goes for gas to fuel chemical tanker
    Hamburg owner says Tosca will be first small chemical tanker able to run on LNG.
  • Greek handysize bulker owners trade up to supramaxes
    Companies are shedding ageing bulkers and upsizing to younger, bigger tonnage
  • Trafigura sells another 19 new tankers to Scorpio in $803m deal
    The deal involving BoComm-financed vessels follows recent sale of 10 to Frontline in another ships-for-shares deal.
  • Teekay LNG offloads MR product tanker as charter ends
    Teekay LNG Partners has fetched a surprisingly low price for a 12-year-old MR tanker that was reported sold to a Greek buyer. Brokers in Europe and the US said Teekay Corp spin-off's 40,000-dwt Alexander Spirit (built 2007) has gone to Ancora Investment Trust for just $11.5m. Bahrain's new FSU arrives but terminal delays continue Shipping stocks pummeled as trade war escalates VesselsValue s
  • NYK confirms order for biggest ever LNG-fuelled car carrier
    Japanese owner says new vessel will be ready in 2020.
  • MISC, NYK and Mitsubishi Corp team on ships for LNG Canada
    Partners get moving on their LNG carrier requirements for Shell-led export project
  • FDX Offshore takes over tanker pool manager Womar Logistics
    Chemical tanker pool operator aiming to expand into other markets
  • Topaz stretches ship drydocking gap to 7.5 years
    Condition-based survey approach allows owner more time between shipyard stays.
  • Kyklades Maritime orders two suezmaxes at Hyundai Samho
    Greek shipowner already has four suezmaxes on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea
  • Stefanou brothers pounce on veteran panamax bulker pair
    Deal highlights Greek interest in older bulkers
  • JR Shipping adds pair of container feederships
    Duo takes boxship fleet of Dutch group up to 20 ships
  • DNB's shock $110m provision linked to Thomas Cook collapse
    Bank says loan loss a result of "recent events", but won't confirm specific client.
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen price jumps as it launches $31m buyback
    Norwegian owner to offer to acquire up to 10% of the company.
  • Lloyd's of London rocked by more sexual harassment claims
    Survey finds nearly 10% of respondents have experienced sexual harassment in last year
  • Chinese owners keep up their appetite for veteran bulkers
    Private players take advantage of slumping secondhand prices, with one Fuzhuo owner even picking up a bulker that broke in half
  • ADS completes its first VLCC scrubber retrofit
    Oslo-listed owner already working on installation on second of its three tankers.
  • Hunter reveals charter rate as it gets first VLCC
    Norwegian owner's DSME delivery has been sold to SFI and leased back.
  • Which containerships segment is the best investment? Experts are divided
    Bigger containerships have outshone other sectors, but some believe smart money switch to smaller vessels
  • Sirius Minerals plans to export potash from UK in jeopardy
    Project that aimed to produce 20m tonnes of fertiliser in doubt after weak bond markets derail fundraiser
  • Reed Smith poaches Clyde and Norton Rose lawyers
    Global law firm adding to expertise in London and Hong Kong.
  • Aframax rates surge on Saudi Arabia uncertainty
    Volumes out of the Black Sea are already said to have 'exploded' following drone attacks

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Town hall to focus on mounting airfreight bottlenecks in L.A.
    Antiquated infrastructure, rising cargo volumes and poor logistics coordination are hindering efficient cargo transfers at L.os Angeles International Airport, raising costs for stakeholders.
  • MAB Kargo launches halal logistics service
    A subsidiary of the Malaysia Aviation Group has launched a halal logistics service.
  • Trade and tariffs on ATA's political burner
    CEO Chris Spear leading a behind-the-scenes approach to influencing White House.
  • Experts say Nuevo Laredo should focus on becoming a logistics and foreign trade hub
    The Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo should "bet more on logistics and foreign trade" than on attracting more maquiladoras, according to trade experts. "Nuevo...
  • Border wall funding will test proposed $18.1 billion CBP budget
    The Senate Appropriations Committee's Democratic members are expected to reject proposed Department of Homeland Security fiscal year 2020 funding bill if $5 billion for southern...
  • Seeking transformation, not disruption
    Companies building supply chain software need to ease - not force - customers into adopting new technologies.
  • Drone intelligence platform AirMap acquires Hangar Technology
    AirMap, an airspace intelligence platform for the drone economy, has acquired Hangar Technology, an automated drone operations business. The acquisition, announced on September 23, continues...
  • Alberta loses the ability to turn off oil taps - for now
    Canadian federal judge suspends the province's law allowing it to restrict the flow of oil and gas products to other provinces until a full court...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/24
    Freight Futures began this week where they left off last week.
  • Port of Long Beach offers incentives to attract more container cargo
    Port of Long Beach is offering incentive payments to ocean carriers in an effort to stabilize declining cargo volumes.
  • APHIS readies automation for plant, animal product imports
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture agency looks forward to receiving import documentation through Customs and Border Protection's International Trade Data System.
  • Germany €54 billion climate package might be too little too late
    Germany has unveiled a climate package which experts believe is not ambitious enough, coinciding with the time Germany inches closer to an economic recession.
  • Mexico reaches new record for truck production, exports during July
    Mexico's national association of heavy duty truck and bus manufacturers (ANPACT), reported the manufacture of commercial trucks grew 6% in July, producing 20,006 units, when...
  • Kalitta Air may be forced to exit Schiphol operation
    A dispute over slots may force Kalitta Ait to exit Schiphol Airport
  • Flood threat persists in Southwest
    Several inches of rainfall could flood parts of the Desert Southwest again, after water rescues on Monday.
  • Technology plus people: C.H. Robinson paves way for more innovative future
    C.H. Robinson talked to thousands of shippers and carriers. What the company learned prompted them to invest $1 billion into technology.
  • Maersk's digital transformation shifts to warehousing
    The shipping giant has teamed up with JDA to boost warehouse and supply chain visibility
  • Norfolk Southern might owe millions for alleged contract breach
    Declining coal consumption in the U.S. may have led to the dispute.
  • Six smart factory developments likely in 2020
    Smart factory owners are turning to advanced technology like artificial intelligence and big data to gain an edge in the digital industrial revolution.
  • Port Report: Drug busts on boxships rise as does European trade
    Container ships are setting new records, but for all the wrong reasons, as the vessels become an increasingly popular way to smuggle drugs. As FreightWaves'...
  • ATA sees more tough times for smaller fleets
    Larger fleets positioned to reap benefits from carrier bankruptcies
  • How wind power could benefit rail shipping
    Wind technology may be a solution for rail industry.
  • Deutsche Bank turns bullish on transports for 2020
    But a lot depends on stabilizing global growth and an industrial recovery in the United States.
  • Today's Pickup: Dart celebrates history, truckers during Driver Appreciation Week
    Dart Transit celebrated its 85 years in business and Truck Driver Appreciation Week earlier this month, awarding drivers raffle prizes that included a new pickup,...
  • Why some freight brokers are jumping into private digital marketplaces
    Parade helps freight brokers automate workflows, scale relationship management and grow digital bookings.
  • Shipping must accelerate carbon cuts, coalition tells UN
    Getting to Zero Coalition, which includes Maersk Line, calls for "commercially viable zero-emission vessels" to be deployed on deep sea trade by 2030.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
  • Crude settles lower as geopolitical risk fades, growth concerns mount
    Crude futures fell Tuesday as the geopolitical risk premium from the recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure faded.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Brazil's Petrobras offers new Tartaruga crude to China's independent refineries
    The new crude stream hits the market at a time when Brazil is becoming an increasingly important crude supplier to China.
  • WAF-East VLCC freight rate gains to 2019 high, extending gains after attacks
    For loadings at terminals in NW Europe, one trader said that "sky high" bunker prices and limited HSFO supply caused "one big mess."
  • LPG shipping rates climb on Saudi Arabia production uncertainty
    "Still a lot of uncertainty around the Saudi recovery time," a market source said.
  • Shipping industry eyes clean fuel switch in October: sources
    "We will stop procuring high sulfur fuel oil by end-October," a global shipping operator said.

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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
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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
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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
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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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