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September 26, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Japan's ONE charters 9,600-TEU boxship owned by Seaspan for 36 months
  • THE Alliance falls behind rival alliances in mega box ship fleet stakes
  • US pressures China on Hong Kong and trade
  • SCPA achieves record monthly box throughput of 233,110 TEU in August
  • MSC, Peel Ports team up to boost capacity of UK's Liverpool container terminal
  • NYK completes first carbon-neutral voyage with a car carrier
  • Mombasa port to surpass 1.3m TEU this year: KPA boss
  • UK government needs to press ahead with Heathrow expansion: FTA
  • Ontario airport's freight volumes in August rise 2.7pc to 65,514 tonnes
  • Qantas Freight oversees Jetstar Asia's cargo capacity through new partnership

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • AMTOI Women's Wing organises presentation on SCMT
  • CMA CGM launches world's largest containership powered by LNG
  • Indian Register of Shipping opens office in Doha
  • Industry's first decommissioning contract now available
  • NYK orders world's largest pure car & truck carrier
  • V.O.C. Port Trust taking Green Port initiatives
  • Extraordinary general meeting marks the end of an era & a new beginning for DSV
  • DGTR sets up help desk & facilitation centre for dissemination of information regarding trade remedial measures
  • Govt reconstitutes Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
  • India-US trade deal very soon to help achieve target of $500 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RSA is catching up
  • CCTT and GETO search for solutions for trains in Eurasia
  • Hellmann opens branch in France
  • Ports throughput globally back on track
  • Kurt K. Larsen says goodbye
  • Marseille-Fos Port: New services for road hauliers
  • Chartersync discusses the need for digitisation
  • Czech locomotives drive metallurgical operations in Turkey
  • Night Star Express partners Mazda
  • New member of the board at Dunkerque-Port
  • Debate on European state aid for shipping sector
  • Spatial planning framework for Swiss regional airport
  • CMA CGM vessel's launch marks new era
  • 50 flat cars for transport timber in Irkutsk region
  • Amazon sets up fulfilment centre in Ontario
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Carrypicker wins GLEC accreditation
  • Advances in ULD air cargo technology innovations

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Ocean carriers forced to slash rates as peak season flops and Golden Week looms
  • Zero-emission vessels 'must be on deepsea trades by 2030'
  • Port chiefs spell out to Trump the danger to US economy from tariffs
  • Operators link up to capitalise on growing Asia-Europe rail traffic
  • CMA CGM's LNG-powered ULCV launches 'new approach' in liner shipping
  • 'The perfect time' for VietJet Air Cargo freighter services to take off
  • Uli Ogiermann to leave Cargologic Germany as AOC is granted
  • Salute to a true leader as Kurt Larsen retires as DSV chairman
  • On the wires: Is Kuehne + Nagel taking a leaf out of the DSV playbook?
  • Market Insight: Copenhagen burns cash as APMM 'wants the top forwarders out'

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Serco picked to continue operating Northern Isles Ferry Services
    he U.K.'s Serco Group plc has been selected as preferred bidder to continue managing and operating the lifeline Northern Isles Ferry Services for passengers and freight between the Scottish mainland and the
  • Mitsubishi steps up scrubber production
    With new IMO 2020 sulfur emissions regulations coming into effect in January, Yokohama, Japan, based Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. reports that it has received a steady stream of inquiries from customers worldwide
  • Crowley awarded $49.3 million mod to MSC contract
    Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., has been awarded a $49,329,212 modification for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded contract to fund the operation and maintenance of six maritime prepositioning force
  • Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind starts ocean survey ops
    Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC today launched ocean survey operations within the Atlantic Shores lease area. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and
  • VIDEO: Final barge pulled from under 1-10 bridge
    The Coast Guard yesterday opened the Houston Ship Channel at the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge near Channelview, Texas, but with restrictions, and said that it continues to work with the Texas
  • Frew to step down from BIMCO role
    BIMCO Secretary General & CEO Angus Frew, has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020. The reason: He wishes to spend more time in the U.K. and less time
  • VIDEO: CMA-CGM launches world's largest LNG-powered containership
    China's Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard yesterday launched theCMA CGM Jacques Saadé, the first in a new fleet of nine French-flagged, 23,000-TEU, LNG-powered containerships that will join the group's fleet in 2020 on the

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Container shipping charter market resilient ahead of seasonal slowdown
    Demand is proving particularly resilient in the larger sizes, with further tonnage being fixed on long-term charters, according to Alphaliner
  • Cosco sanctioned by the US over Iranian crude imports
    US sanctions units of Chinese government's shipping behemoth Cosco over Iran crude imports
  • UN says Arctic shipping is a risk for environment
    A new lengthy report by the IPCC warns sea levels are rising at an accelerated rated and increased Arctic shipping...
  • Interorient names Maurice Baker as managing director
    Maurice Baker is a former member of the Intertanko executive board and he is presently a Fellow of the Institute...
  • CMA CGM stands firm on LNG fuel with new vessel
    'What we feel is in order to be a responsible shipping line to protect our environment, we need to be...
  • BIMCO's Frew to step down in 2020
    The secretary-general and chief executive is stepping down for personal reasons. BIMCO expects have found a replacement by the end...
  • Uncertain green ship rules slow newbuild investments
    The implementation of tougher green shipping regulations is also expected to hasten scrapping of older tonnage
  • US extends sanctions over Venezuela oil trade
    Two other companies that had been sanctioned for business in Venezuela's oil sector have been forgiven
  • Transocean gives up two drillship newbuildings at Samsung Heavy
    Samsung Heavy says it will review the contract cancellation, but its options are expected to be limited since Transocean did...
  • Outlook seen improving for bulkers and tankers
    There should be a strategy to manage both long term and short term volatility, chief financial officer of Golden Ocean Per Heiberg...
  • Stena Bulk chief says release of tanker has stalled
    Official clearance for the tanker to leave has been given by the Iranian authorities, but Iranian guards remain on board...
  • NYK builds world's biggest LNG-fuelled car carrier
    NYK will be working with Japan's Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on research to reduce...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Scorpio Tankers buys 19 product tankers from Trafigura | Leasing companies poised to grow tonnage with BSM...
  • Tomini Shipping aims to grow dry bulk fleet with three ultramax newbuildings
    Tomini has a young fleet of ships aged about three years old, and the average age of the fleet is...
  • US trade war dents west coast agriculture exports to China
    Portland's trade with China over the past year has fallen by 27.9%, led by a 20.1% drop in exports to...
  • Eagle LNG gets nod for Jacksonville export and bunkering facility
    In addition to providing the lowest-cost US natural gas to the Caribbean basin, Eagle LNG says it will be providing...
  • MISC, NYK and Mitsubishi partner on LNG newbuilds
    The three companies will co-own two 174,000 cu m LNG carriers that will mainly service the LNG Canada facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Competitiveness is key to LA-LB market share retention
  • Houston looks to accelerate channel-widening project
  • Charleston, Savannah see strong volume growth despite trade tensions
  • JOC Top 25 Asia-US import NVO rankings 2019
  • JOC Video: Mexico faces logistical challenges as volumes rise 25 Sep 2019
  • Lightering to begin on ship capsized off Georgia
  • Green LNG mega-ship enters oversupplied market

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Carnival's Costa Group critical of Norway on pollution
    A debate is flaring up in Norway over the impact of the cruise industry on the environment. Michael Thamm, who is CEO of Carnival Corp subsidiaries Costa Group and Carnival Asia, has accused Norwegian authorities of doing to little to limit pollution from ships in its fjords. DNV GL charts roadmap towards a gas-fuelled, low-carbon future He claimed that officials must do more to ensure that c
  • Maersk Tankers snaps up handysize fleet from AET
    Danish giant offloads two 15-year-old ships as it renews and upgrades its fleet with specialised vessels
  • Time to put rocket boosters under shipping's efforts to clean up its act
    Amid the confusion, we must listen to those people with concrete plans to decarbonise the industry
  • Scrubbers key to Scorpio Tankers' Trafigura swoop
    Emanuele Lauro-led owner had trader's product tanker fleet in view before Frontline's August move on suezmax tankers
  • Container lines press IMO to study low-emission fuels
    A container shipping lobby has urged the creation of a research body to help establish commercially viable low-emission fuels. The World Shipping Council will soon table the pro'posals for discussion to the IMO, 'president and chief executive John Butler said. Maritime bodies urge IMO 2020 enforcement Row emerging over European liner consortia review Speaking at the Container Trade Europe co
  • Pavilion Energy to open Madrid office as new European HQ
    Singapore gas and LNG supplier takes first step on quest to go global
  • Nobu Su's appeal hearing ends with a surprise offer to apologise
    Minutes before the hearing ended, Su also expressed a wish to partly repay some of the $57m he owes Polys Haji-Ioannou.
  • US levies sanctions against four Chinese shipping companies
    Two companies linked to China's state oil company and a pair of Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation subsidiaries have been slapped with sanctions by the US after alleged dealings with Iran. Among others, Kunlun Shipping Company, Kunlun Holding Company, Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian) and Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Seamen and Ship Management were added to the US Treasury Department's specially
  • Surplus US ethane seeks home in long-haul markets, says American Ethane
    Some 800,000 billion barrels per day of US ethane is currently "in rejection" or left in the natural gas stream, and this figure is expected to rise, American Ethane Co (AEC) chief executive John Houghtaling said. He said when AEC announced its 10 million tonnes per annum export plans in 2014, the concept was seen as "crazy". But this view has reversed since the boom in ethane production on the b
  • IMO urged to ban heavy fuel oil in Arctic
    Green groups respond to new IPCC report on climate change in the world's oceans.
  • Insurers ask IMO for help in tackling boxship fires
    IUMI backs German application
  • Costa Group to spend $54.9m on ship rebranding
    Costa Group will invest millions of dollars on turning one of its Costa Cruises vessels into a ship for its AIDA Cruises fleet. The Michael Thamm-led Carnival Corp subsidiary plans to transform 1,670-berth Costa neoRiviera (built 1999) into AIDAmira for €50m ($54.9m) at Genoa's San Giorgio del Porto shipyard. Arnold Donald-led Carnival confirmed the planned transformation in May 2018 but did not
  • Invenergy to partner BW LNG on FSRU for project in El Salvador
    Power plant developer set to become new name in regasificatoin space as development gears up for green light to proceed
  • Chinese courts tout VLCC arrest by NGM Energy as a legal success
    A quiet sale-and-purchase drama has come to light after NGM Energy paid a compliment to Chinese justice
  • American Ethane homes in on new sales deal to support VLEC building spree
    Would-be US exporter says it will need 17 of a larger design of ethane carrier to supply its 'on hold' China contracts and latest mystery buyer
  • Shell carries out first LSFO physical cargo trade
    Milestone deal said to involve 20,000 tonnes of IMO 2020-compliant bunkers.
  • Interorient hires Baker as new managing director
    Former senior executive at V.Ships and Columbia Shipmanagement gets new post
  • Alcohol influence suspected in BFL grounding
    ESL-chartered vessel stuck off Helsingborg, but no pollution reported.
  • First LNG swap concluded using Baltic's 'Atlantic' index BLNG3
    Traders JERA and Vitol execute trade in deal arranged by shipbroker Affinity's financial arm
  • Kmarin takes up options at Qingdao Beihai for pair of Vale-backed VLOCs
    South Korea's Kukje Maritime Investment Corp (Kmarin) has signed up for two more VLOC newbuildings at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry. Shipbuilding players said the 325,000-dwt ore carriers are options that Kmarin held at the state-owned shipyard. Kmarin plan for up to eight VLOCs is back on the table Kmarin signed up for two vessels at the Chinese shipbuilder in August. It ordered t
  • Wilh Wilhelmsen upsizes share buyback spending by $1.8m
    The Oslo-listed shipowner has tweaked its share repurchase plan after an enthusiastic reaction from investors.
  • CSET orders MRs from group yard at low price
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation books two 49,000-dwt product tankers at Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry's Dalian yard for $67.8m
  • Navig8 charters five UACC tankers in deals worth nearly $85m
    The IMO type 2 ships are set to join Navig8 Group's pool operation
  • Champion Shipping suffers deeper losses but secures refinancing relief
    Norwegian shipowner refinances loan of $50m due this year on 'acceptable' terms
  • Greek start-up Velos Tankers linked to third MR acquisition
    Paschalis Diamantides becomes latest Greek to bet on product tankers
  • SSY suezmax team in London gains two new shipbrokers
    Additions to SSY's crude tanker teams could be made in the US in the future, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Iran says Stena Impero probe ongoing
    Detention order lifted but still no immediate prospect of vessel leaving.
  • Kleven shipyard to restructure after Hurtigruten pullout
    Norway's Kleven shipyard will now be chasing new investors to replace Hurtigruten as part of a restructuring. The effort comes as Hurtigruten, the Norwegian cruiseship and ferry owner, gears up to pull out as a shareholder in the yard group once once it receives second of its exploration cruiseships, the 20,900-gt Fridtjof Nansen, from Kleven around the end of this year. Siem Offshore sells mult
  • Laskaridis-led Lavinia buys as Peter Dohle sells another bulker
    The Laskaridis group has acquired a nine-year-old bulker from Peter Dohle Schiffahrts to add to its growing fleet of post-panamaxes, market sources said. Some Greek brokers identified Laskaridis company Lavinia Corp as the buyer of the 93,300-dwt John Wulff (built 2010), which has been trading in Peter Dohle's fleet. Low price The Yangfan Group-built ship is said to have changed hands for $12.5
  • Angus Frew open to offers after long goodbye at Bimco
    Outgoing secretary general is not finished with shipping quite yet.
  • FreeSeas chief held liable as judge weighs further damages
    Ion Varouxakis hit with $800,000 judgment and could be personally liable for around $5m in future hearing
  • CMA CGM launches world's largest LNG-powered boxship
    Milestone reached as French group floats out the CMA CGM Jacques Saade
  • Tonkovidov pledges to continue Sovcomflot's fleet upgrade
    New CEO believes state backing will allow owner to pursue expansion strategy to 2025.
  • Standard Club set to benefit from Charles Taylor sale
    How will new private equity owners seek to develop the management company looking after one of the largest P&I mutuals?
  • Pacific islands target zero-carbon ships with $500m fund
    Fiji and others eye "blue bonds" to raise cash for eco-drive
  • Insurers and owner expected to split $100m payout over capsize
    Investigation to decide who pays bulk of claims related to car carrier grounding
  • US blacklists Caroil tankers over Venezuelan trips
    Three ships blocked, plus one operated by Bluelane Overseas.
  • Saga Cruises under fire for advertising 'Brits only' voyage
    TradeWinds' weekly column taking a sideways look at shipping
  • Good times 'very close' for tankers says Teekay
    Shipowner says tanker scrapping must resume shortly based on the age profile of the fleet
  • P&O Ferries turns to China's GSI for large ferry newbuildings
    Battery-fitted vessels will be the largest ferries to sail across the English Channel
  • Monjasa: 91% of customers will buy LSFO before year-end
    Survey shows big take-up of IMO 2020-compliant fuel ahead of 1 January.
  • Baltic Exchange enters talks with brokers as deadline looms for data deal
    Talks will test the relationship between exchange and panellists - but real danger of disruption comes in 2020
  • Dry bulk consolidation unlikely to happen anytime soon
    Marine Money Asia conference also hears that IMO 2020 disruptions are set to boost sector
  • Transocean drops Ocean Rig drillships at Samsung
    South Korea yard likely to look to secondary market to offload deepwater rigs, according to analysts
  • PCL picks Asia veteran to lead tanker and gas arm
    Singapore-based shipowner recruits former BW and Navig8 executive to pivotal roll

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Embark raises $70 million, opens two transfer hubs (with video)
    Autonomous trucking outfit Embark Trucks has raised $70 million in a series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from seven other...
  • Log-haulers protest devastation to British Columbia forestry industry
    Truckers in beleaguered sector call on provincial and Canadian governments to step in as downturn brings cascade of closures to lumber mills.
  • Canadian railroads see bevy of opportunity amid slowing demand
    The Canadian class I railroads outlined a number of growth opportunities at an investor conference. Intermodal capacity expansion at the ports and grain delays provided...
  • Blackstone turns to Europe for last-mile logistics real estate domination
    Blackstone Group forms what it calls largest last-mile logistics real estate firm in Europe, Mileway
  • Spire receives $40 million in new funding, eyes going public
    Satellite-based data and analytics provider, Spire Global, announced that it has received over $40 million in a new round of funding.
  • In California, diesel emissions bills sprout and multiply
    The governor signs two bills, one accelerating clean truck technologies, the other creating a smog check program.
  • Supply Chain Hall of Fame to be located at the University of Arkansas
    The new Supply Chain Hall of Fame will be located at the University of Arkansas.
  • FMCSA awards $77 million in truck safety grants
    Program funding has increased annually from $38 million awarded in 2013.
  • Cargo project at LAX airport put on back burner, official confirms
    No short-term relief for cargo congestion at LAX is coming from infrastructure upgrades, so companies are looking at process improvements to speed up cargo hand-offs.
  • Blizzard to slam northern Rockies this weekend
    Historical September storm possible in northern Rockies this weekend. High impacts from snowfall, winds.
  • Alternatives to diesel in long-haul trucks still face big challenges: report
    But batteries have a better future in more regional hauls.
  • BlaBlaCar's acquisition of Busfor would unify ride-sharing in Eastern Europe
    BlaBlaCar sees this acquisition as a unifying opportunity for Eastern Europe's fragmented market under a single platform to meet a greater diversity of rider needs.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/25
    Freight Futures forward curves on Tuesday point to a mixed to lower rate environment.
  • CBP in Louisville stops $90 million in fake jewelry
    Customs and Border Protection officers in the Kentucky port of entry seized counterfeit Cartier bracelets and other jewelry between July and September, resulting in an...
  • U.S. to stay in Universal Postal Union
    Global post delegates approve compromise allowing USPS to hike international rates, keeping the U.S. in the UPU
  • Experts: Shippers and railroads need to repair breakdown in communication
    To meet future rail demand, stakeholders must confront communication dysfunction.
  • US adds sanctions to Venezuelan oil transporters
    Four ocean shipping firms and four tankers are added to the Office of Foreign Assets Control's Specially Designated Nationals List for their roles in supporting...
  • Flexport launches version 2.0 of its platform
    The new platform focuses on collaboration, workflow automation, and allows users to define business priorities.
  • Flood threat continues in Desert Southwest
    Additional downpours, flash flooding possible in Arizona the next couple of days. Potential northern Rockies blizzard this weekend.
  • Today's Pickup: Legal home deliveries of marijuana coming to Massachusetts
    State cannabis regulator sets guidelines including two-person delivery teams with body cams and vehicles equipped with GPS, alarms and secure storage.
  • More fleets running ELDs ahead of December compliance deadline
    This week's is the highest ELD compliance rate seen throughout the course of the study.
  • Q&A: Jefferies' Randy Giveans on the revival of shipping stocks
    Shipping equities have suffered through a rough couple of years, but hope persists that market capitalizations and trading volumes can be resuscitated.
  • TTN Fleet Solutions to provide emergency roadside services to Mckinney Trailer Rentals
    TTN Fleet Solutions will provide emergency roadside services to Mckinney Trailer Rentals.
  • Port Report: one law to rule them all - global corporate insolvency laws become aligned
    Countries around the world are aligning their corporate insolvency regimes with the U.S. system. Lawyers say alignment will benefit the international ocean shipping industry.
  • L3Harris will pay $13 million fine for export violations
    The aerospace and defense company Harris Corp. failed to stop repeated violations of the Arms Export Control Act for several years following notification by the...
  • CMA CGM unveils LNG-fueled box ship giant (VIDEO)
    At 400 meters in length, the CMA CGM Jacques Saade has capacity for over 23,000 containers.
  • Six ways a TMS improves shipper of choice standing
    A TMS is a valuable tool that can provide important data, tracking and analysis capabilities to help shippers streamline their entire operations, all of which...
  • WeWork: the pets.com of our moment
    Revenue growth on negative unit economics is dead as a business model.
  • New US tariffs to give air cargo a pre-peak boost?
    Flexport's head of airfreight believes a small bump in demand out of Asia could result from new U.S. tariffs, while higher fuel prices will push...
  • Saia's Northeast U.S. expansion strategy? Dance with the one who brought you
    Saia's expansion in the Northeast U.S. had its risks but appears to be paying off

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
  • Crude continues to fall as traders await Saudi production update
    Crude futures continued to fall Wednesday, as traders awaited an update on the return of Saudi Arabia's crude production capacity.
  • Kogas, BP sign 1.58 million mt/year US LNG supply agreement
    With the latest BP end-user deal, Kogas will import a total of 4.38 million mt/year from 2025 from the US.
  • Scorpio Tankers buys 19 refined product tankers from Trafigura
    All of the ships will have exhaust gas abatement systems fitted after delivery, Scorpio 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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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