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November 25, 2019
Sched Netweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
  • Asia-Europe rates slip 0.8pc to US$702/TEU, USWC slump 9pc at $1,229/FEU
  • New chairman of HKSOA is Anglo-Eastern's CEO Captain Bjorn Hojgaard
  • MSC heads for top liner ranking following poaching of Maersk's Soren Toft
  • China inks 197 Belt and Road deals with 137 nations
  • Container lines to grow organically following consolidation wave: DNV GL
  • GPA marks best October ever as new infrastructure helps expand market share
  • Asian Terminals sees Q3 profit fall 10pc, but Jan-Sept earnings rise to US$55m
  • Canadian Pacific to buy Central Maine & Quebec Railway from FTAI
  • China's Uni-Top Airlines mothballs freighter fleet
  • TIACA foresees slowdown in air cargo market continuing until 2nd half of 2020
  • CSafe boosts cool chain service at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
  • CMA CGM announces new feeder call at Ennore (Kamarajar) Port
  • Navigation capacity on Haldia-Varanasi stretch of National Waterway being augmented: Minister
  • ZIM registers net profit in Q3
  • Rice export prices fall to lowest in nearly three years
  • APM Terminals rolling out advanced application monitoring solution capable of spotting performance issues early
  • Sabari Container Terminals takes its complement of IICL-certified inspectors to 33
  • Six of the world's largest ports showcase their most advanced digital transformation & sustainability projects
  • JDA extends executive leadership in Asia-Pacific region
  • PSA Mumbai & Gateway Rail launch weekly North India block train service
  • Cabinet approves reduction of govt of India equity shareholding in select CPSEs below 51 pc by retaining management control
  • CBDT Chairman inaugurates web portal for exchange of information on Income Tax website
  • Trade restrictions among G20 economies remain at historic highs
  • WCO & WTO to consolidate collaboration on e-commerce

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
  • New inner city networks
  • Shortline railroad changes ownership
  • Long-standing contract renewed
  • Making ore transports more efficient and sustainable
  • B&H Worldwide picks general manager for the Americas
  • Global container throughput keeps rising
  • More Australian perishables flying into the Philippines
  • First wagons receive PKP Cargo International branding
  • Kale Logistics Solutions partners with Khimji Ramdas
  • Jaxport welcomes experienced foreign trade zone expert
  • Piraeus-Rijeka intermodal express service is up and running
  • New central Asian air cargo carrier
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • XPO uses intelligent robotics in the UK
  • Martin Longden joins Trenchard Aviation Group
  • LM-100J gains FAA type certificate update
  • First SNG-run vessel on its way

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • CN rail strike frays shipper nerves - and the 'ripples' will spread, warning
  • Capacity cuts on North Asia-Australia container trade as demand plummets
  • Cargo City opens at Budapest Airport: a 'real game-changer' for air freight
  • Air cargo market monitor: peak season 2019... a very short stopover
  • Transpacific spot rate slump continues amid global trade uncertainty
  • 747 nears end of the line as supplier factory shuts down
  • Study on shipping alliances makes EC exemption decision 'puzzling'
  • Analysis: Søren Skou adds a T&T variable to the AP Møller-Mærsk mix
  • Market insight: As Toft joins MSC, will all the crew stay on the ship?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • Harland & Wolff buyer in MoU with Spanish shipbuilder
    InfraStrata plc (AIM: INFA), the U.K. infrastructure project company that is buying the assets of Harland & Wolff, reports that is has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Spanish shipbuilder Navantia
  • Seabourn expedition ship completes ice model testing
    Seattle, Wash., headquartered ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn has marked another milestone in the construction of its new expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. Ice model testing of the ship's PC-6 rated hull has now
  • NYK starts research aimed at manned autonomous vessels
    Japan's NYK Group has reached joint research agreements aimed at developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM) management processes for ship machinery, and has started verification of data during actual ship operations. Machinery plant

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • From the News Desk: Beyond the tear gas in Hong Kong
    Our regular round-up of the stories behind the headlines this week comes to you from Hong Kong, where the Hong...
  • IMO loosens media rules in transparency push
    From hereon, journalists will be able to quote delegations during IMO meetings
  • International Group should slim down to eight or give back $1bn, Marsh recommends
    'All we are saying is, having 13 clubs essentially doing the same thing in pretty much the same way means...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: The view from Hong Kong and Dubai
    The Lloyd's List team have continued their world tour this week hosting events in the Middle East and Asia. In...
  • International Group rule changes will free up charterers' business, Shaw insists
    'The main feeling was that it needed to be made easier for members to move between clubs and that means...
  • Sustainable shipping leads the debate for the Lloyd's List Outlook 2020 webinar
    Shipping stands at the threshold of another year, but rather than trying to guess what might happen in 2020, it's important...
  • Performance Shipping buys third aframax
    Chief executive Simos Palios makes $11m further investment in Nasdaq-listed company through stock remuneration for his downpayment on 12-year-old Zodiac...
  • HKSOA unveils new chief as the Asian shipping hub strives to rise again
    Anglo-Eastern chief executive Bjorn Hojgaard will take the helm from Oak Maritime's chief Jack Hsu as the chairman of HKSOA
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Fredriksen's Seadrill decision signals billionaire's exit strategy preparations in play | Choice of digitalisation routes open to...
  • Chinese coal import restrictions hurt bulk carrier demand
    This development has dealt a blow to the capesize and panamax segments as owners were preparing for the upcoming winter...
  • The Interview: Ricaurte Vásquez
    Every one-foot reduction in draft is equivalent to about 350 loaded containers. That means boxships sailing from Asia to the...
  • Fuel price spread hit record this month
    As well as gaining on the price spread over non-compliant fuel oil, compliant fuel oil is being traded in larger...
  • Gourdomichalis brothers to defend Munich Re abandonment conspiracy action
    The action from Great Lakes Insurance SE also includes counts of negligence, unjust enrichment and promissory fraud
  • Lobby group frustrated by Malaysia scrubber ban
    The pro-scrubber lobby group the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 argues that the latest ban on open-loop exhuast gas scrubbers is...
  • Seaspan to reorganise and diversify into power sector
    A shareholders' vote on the deal is expected to be held in the first quarter of 2020. However, Fairfax, the...
  • Munich Re Syndicate wins Insurer of the Year
    BPL Global, Brit and Clifford Chance among other winners at 2019 London Market Awards

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • CP seeks to expand East Coast reach with Montreal transload facility
  • India looks to divest public stakes in container sector
  • First Mexican container cabotage route to launch in Q1 2020
  • JAXPORT breaks ground on $239 million terminal upgrade
  • US-Carib/Central America trade slips for first time in four years

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • American Club dismisses Great Lakes lawsuit as 'groundless'
    The lawsuit makes 'thoroughly offensive' statements against the club, which was acting within its rules, a letter from its CEO says
  • Researcher names VLCC linked to July oil spill, but owner issues denial
    Representatives of Greek-managed vessel dismiss any connection to the pollution, saying ship was half a world away when spill happened
  • Danaos prices $54m share offering earmarked for ship buys
    Danaos Corp has set the pricing of its multimillion-dollar equity offer, in which it aims to raise cash to add more vessels to its existing fleet of 60 containerships. Danaos to tap equity market with $55m common stock offer The Greek boxship owner said Monday that it is offering $55m in common stock, after major stakeholders showed interest in buying about $25m at the public offering price. Th
  • Diana Shipping wins new timecharters from Oldendorff and Phaethon
    Two bulk carriers owned by Diana Shipping have won new long-term contracts with major charterers. Diana Shipping offers to repurchase $10m in shares Oldendorff Carriers has fixed Diana's 87,150-dwt post-panamax Electra (built 2013) for 11 to 13 months, which started on Friday, Diana said in a release on Friday. The vessel is earning a gross charter rate of $10,250 per day, minus a 5% commissi
  • Davie brings construction of LNG ferries to North America
    The shipyard, which is owned by Europe's Inocea Group, is also building icebreakers
  • US and Brazil orderbooks at historic lows amid meagre activity across the Americas
    Activity at regions' two largest shipbuilding nations at lowest level in at least 15 years
  • Scorpio Services Holding buys up more Hermitage shares
    Scorpio Services Holding went back for another round of Hermitage Offshore. This time, the holding company bought 84,602 shares in the New York-listed company at $1.59 each. It already owned more than 9.3 million shares. Four bids in to take over restructuring Bourbon Last week, Scorpio Services Holding supercharged Hermitage shares, buying 332,073 shares for $1.49 each, sending shares up 70% t
  • Fredriksen to continue to spend time on Seadrill
    Tycoon has chaired the drillship company for 14 years
  • EU appeals Indonesian nickel export ban at WTO
    The European Union (EU) has hauled Indonesia before the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to reverse the Asian country's export bans on a string of metals used in steel production including nickel, a key commodity for bulk shipping. Dry bulk's summer of love may be over, but outlook is still bright "These restrictions unfairly limit access of EU producers to raw materials for steel production, nota
  • Rosatom aims to rival Maersk with $7bn push into shipping
    Russian nuclear agency wants to capitalise on potential of Northern Sea Route through huge newbuilding push.
  • Captain dies in fire on Angelicoussis ore carrier
    A fire on an Angelicoussis bulker off the coast of Brazil has left the vessel's captain dead, Greece's coastguards said in a statement on Friday. There were no other injuries or environmental damage. The blaze broke out in the early morning hours on the 276,600-dwt Ore Sudbury's (built 1991) third accommodation deck. It was extinguished by the crew. However, the 40-year-old captain was retrieve
  • DIF could move further into LNG after debut deal with NYK
    European infrastructure fund's France LNG Shipping venture is its first in maritime arena
  • Exmar, DEME teaming up to study hydrogen transport chain
    Owners joining utilities and ports to lead Belgium towards "hydrogen economy"
  • All eyes are on planned merger of Europe's biggest shipbuilders
    Will the creation ofa European shipbuilding champion help or hinder the industry?
  • Teekay Shuttle Tankers lowers costs to hike earnings
    Oslo-listed owner rejigs fleet to boost performance
  • VesselsValue allies with Idwal Marine for condition-based valuations
    Partnership allows value estimates that take into account maintenance
  • Shipping guru Martin Stopford warns of perfect storm for IMO
    Regulator should draw up a framework to ease the transition to low-carbon future and instill confidence in shipowners and revive shipyards' orderbooks
  • Hudong-Zhonghua to double its output of LNG carriers
    Strong welding team helps to build unrivaled reputation
  • European Commission extends liner industry exemption from antitrust rules
    Liner consortia exempt from European competition legislation until 2024
  • Ocean Yield raises $79m as it buys four Navig8-chartered tankers
    Kjell Inge Rokke company snaps up modern LR2s from Chinese leasing company.
  • Dynagas LNG Partners pays off $250m notes as loss falls below estimates
    US-listed LNG carrier owner says it is positioned for growth initiatives
  • Ince's Singapore chief fired for molesting three women
    Devandran Kurunakaran sacked after being fined over actions on drunken night out
  • BULL swoops on quartet of aframaxes, LR2 tankers
    Indonesian player linked to Marinakis aframaxes, seen behind FSL Trust LR2 sales
  • Four bids in to take over restructuring Bourbon
    French court to consider offers for OSV owner trying to reorganise its business
  • SocGen's Asia trade finance heads exit in wake of bunker fuel losses
    Fears that French bank may wind back financing services to the bunker trading market
  • BTG setting up first marine biofuels refinery
    Biomass company teaming with Dutch producer GoodFuels for sustainable bunkers
  • Drewry: China continues to diversify away from US LPG
    UK research house said geopolitical move will lead to increased tonne mile demand
  • Team Tankers calls in advisors as it looks to 'maximise value'
    Hans Feringa-led chemical tanker owner has also initiated a share buy-back program
  • BW's DHT culling a matter of balance, Sohmen-Pao says
    The BW Group's 14.68 million share DHT Holdings sell off was a move to "balance its portfolio," Andreas Sohmen-Pao said Thursday. New York-listed DHT announced after the bell Thursday that the deal had closed and that BW-appointed director Anders Onarheim will depart pursuant to the investor rights agreement between the two companies. VLCCs breach the $90,000-a-day mark amid broad tanker bullish

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • Local, global challenges hit Oregon LNG project
    Environmental opposition and a glut of LNG are among the challenges facing a proposed Oregon natural gas pipeline and export terminal project.
  • Volvo Trucks will lay off 700 workers in January (Update)
    Volvo Trucks North America will lay off about 700 workers in January, extending an industry pullback in production to match slowing orders of new Class...
  • Goodman's North American unit swallows 65 acres of Los Angeles 'infill' real estate
    Unit of Australian real estate firm Goodman muscling in to L.A. urban real estate construction market
  • Federal court sides with Atlas Air in dispute with pilots
    More substantive talks could ensue in the four-year-old labor saga between Atlas Air and its pilots' union after a federal appeals court ruled the union...
  • Trump restores $7.6 billion for state highway projects
    Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania had most to lose if funding had been slashed.
  • Trade deal unlikely to result in rapid return of cargo volumes
    Port of Los Angeles Executive Gene Seroka cautioned the port's Board of Harbor Commissioners that even if a trade deal is reached with China, it...
  • Cutting through the pre-Thanksgiving freight volume noise
    Freight volumes sluggish despite Thanksgiving distortions
  • Workhorse says new loan will cover electric truck production
    Workhorse Group has secured a $41 million loan in its third hedge fund deal in a year that the electric truck maker said will let...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/22
    Trucking Freight Futures remained weak in the South and West on Thursday while the East strengthened.
  • Plug Power aims for $1B in revenue by 2024
    CEO Andy Marsh talks clean hydrogen, a new push into on-road vehicles - and why China does not figure into the five-year revenue plan.
  • Canadian Pacific to build new transload terminal in Montreal
    The railway seeks to extend its reach to non rail-served markets.
  • Senators want Trump to halt export license approvals for Huawei
    While most license applications related to the Chinese telecom are expected to be denied, news reports surface that some U.S. companies have started receiving approvals...
  • High-impact snowstorms possible Thanksgiving week
    Snowfall may be measured in feet in some parts of U.S. Thanksgiving week. Major transportation issues possible.
  • Today's Pickup: FEMA report suggests blockchain for disaster, insurance claims
    Federal Emergency Management Agency's advisory board recommends a pilot of the blockchain-based registry to ultimately improve claim processes and disaster responses.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
  • Japan delivered 380 CST bunker premium sinks to 8-week low on weaker HSFO demand
    "Only a few vessels installed scrubbers, [so] expecting to see low HSFO demand in the coming month," a trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: Shell to start fuel imports by ship into Mexico in mid-2020
    "We are waiting for marine terminals infrastructure to be functional," Fonseca said.
  • External: Global Risk Management

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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
DATABASE
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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
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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