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BRIEFS

September 27, 2019

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CMA CGM launches world's largest LNG-powered container ship NYK orders world's largest LNG-fueled PCTC vessel OOCL cancels transpacific sailings due to insufficient demand Abu Dhabi Ports sees H1 box volumes surge 82.4pc to 1.1 million TEU Macgregor obtains orders worth US$22m for projects in Europe and Asia Solvang director to speak at Maritime HR & Crew Management Conf in Oct Atlas Air, Amazon to go to court over the B767 freighter crash that killed 3 pilots SF Airlines makes first cargo flight to Europe Emirates SkyCargo to transport produce for Dubai's Seafood Souq

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ICS East India Branch elects new office bearers at 24th Annual General Meeting SCI observing 'Swachhta Pakhwada' UN Secretary-General lauds progress made by shipping on climate crisis Coal import declines by 3.7 pc in July India will be a net exporter of steel soon, says Minister PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals launches first scheduled block train for HMM to ICD Tughlakabad Gujarat Maritime Horizon 2019 to bring the fraternity together on Oct. 11 in Ahmedabad Rising trade tensions & policy uncertainty seen further weakening global growth

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Well-known partners and new plans Study recommends increasing heavy vehicle widths Russian and Polish operators join forces Kerry Logistics' online tool gives access to AEO status Container throughput index reaches surprising peak GAC opens in Ireland One month left to look into AAL's master plan JV to operate logistic hubs across the USA DHL and Agility remain logistics partners of Messe Frankfurt Silkway makes salmon fly New members for Cargoline's advisory board Port of Long Beach launches incentive strategy Roadside services in the USA expanded GLS Austria raises its prices "Curiosity of the Day" Simpson Spence Young bolsters suezmax team Champ joins the herd Green week in Barcelona coming to an end

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Alert to logistics and shipping as digital detectives unmask new cyber attack US mail services safe after 'historic' agreement with postal union Booming air freight exports to US a logistical headache in Vietnam Customers must play their part to create greener supply chains Slow-steaming: a trade-off between lower fuel bills and offering a full network EU mulls tariffs on US exports to hit back at Trump threat Ernst Schulze takes over at DP World UK as Chris Lewis retires Amazon driving toward an all-electric future

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ClassNK to shipowners: Don't wait to install BWMS Back in September 2018, classification society ClassNK analyzed the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered ships and found that, for many of them, the installation deadlines set

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage The Trump administration's blacklisting of several Chinese companies including two Cosco units has seen tanker rates surge as charterers rushed... Weak demand forces box carriers to lower rates Against the grain of expectation, the traditional pre-Chinese Golden Week rush proved to be a no show Kathy Metcalf wins Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement Award Kathy Metcalf won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyd's List Americas Awards in Houston yesterday. Other awards recognised excellence... Bunker tax exemptions cost EU $26.3bn The Netherlands and Belgium are missing out the most, according to T&E. But the Commission has warned taxation would lead... Maersk Tankers buys seven AET vessels All seven of the vessels acquired by Maersk Tankers will operate in its handy tankers pool IMO urges maritime industry to empower women Grassroots initiatives and practical steps such as Maritime UK's Women in Maritime project to assist companies in recruiting and retaining... New grants handed out for UK ports' post-Brexit preparations As taxpayer cash is handed out to ports, the UK Major Ports Group says the key message to British business... Piraeus Propeller Club elects Frangoulis as president He succeeds George Xiradakis, who has held the post of president since 2013 Viewpoint: Are you feeling vulnerable? If our dependence on sea trade is to continue, we need to think about how maritime supply lines need to... E2Open extends Avantida platform into Asia Avantida claims recent efforts in Europe and North America eliminate one empty container truck ride every 30 seconds Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco sanctioned by the US \| Uncertain green ship rules slow newbuild investments \| CMA CGM stands... Order contract dates pushed back to 2015 distorting supply picture, says MSI Over the course of the next five years, we will see an uplift in contracting increasing by 24% versus the... CSET orders two LR1s at Cosco Dalian for $68m The newbuildings will help the group to capitalise on the improving market with economies of scale as well as an... Cosco unit halts stock trading amid sanctions fallout Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co holds a 50% stake in China LNG Shipping, a level that can make the latter... Second LNG freight swap trades on nascent indices As the LNG market becomes more commoditised, the freight market is now starting to catch up in terms of transparency...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shipper group: Low-sulfur fuel to boost trans-Pac rates 25% Multi-story warehouse opening near NY-NJ's Red Hook terminal Shippers lean on tech, but maintain human element Nippon Express jumps into India logistics growth race CMA CGM ratings cut highlights industry's high debts Amazon to offer customs brokerage for US import sellers

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shipowners growing smarter about balance sheets An industry long obsessed with leverage is learning to value cash and conservatism, says Apollo man Art Regan. Big names form Latin American shipbroking venture Ifchor and McQuilling establish new dry cargo chartering operation in Lima Bugbee buys call options on Scorpio Tankers Robert Bugbee is looking to cash in on the tanker rally. The Scorpio Tankers president has purchased a call option to buy 150,000 common shares of the New York-traded tanker owner at $28. The option comes with an expires in January 2020 and has a $492,000 consideration. Trafigura sells another 19 new tankers to Scorpio in $803m deal Scorpio Tankers shares closed Wednesday at $27.30 and rose to Baltic Dry Index slide takes it below 2,000 as rally reverses course The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) has dropped below 2,000 points for the first time since mid-August. On Thursday, the BDI fell 90 points to 1964, with capesize, panamax, supramax and handymax indices all seeing red, too. "There's nothing wrong with the underlying markets. We're still at very high levels," said Arctic Securities analyst Jo Ringheim. Baltic and brokers are better together - for now, at Tanker forecast in Miami Beach is looking hot ASBA panelists lay out arguments that IMO 2020 rates stimulus already taking shape months ahead of emissions deadline. Cosco becomes 'shipping's Huawei' as US sanctions over Iran boost tanker rates Charterers rush to find replacement vessels after Washington put Cosco Dalian on sanctions list, with a wider fallout expected in other segments GTT sees use for GBS structures in small-scale LNG As French designer details its scoop on huge job for Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 project Carnival sees $200m fuel bill hike from low sulphur fuel rules Cruise behemoth will double its use of marine gas oil next year to comply with new IMO 2020 low sulphur regulations Interunity-linked shipowner fires back against Chembulk in charter row Lawsuit by Lantern Maritime follows Chembulk action over termination of Chem Ranger charter Clarksons Platou says markets are at pivotal point: 'It's go time!' Analysts see sector at "pivotal" point as IMO 2020 effects become clearer. AL Group poaches Lomar's Nick Bailey to boost commercial desk Bunnemann brothers-controlled outfit takes on senior manager for new role working with investors Rosneft starts Far East LSFO bunkering Russia's Rosneft has begun supplying vessels with low-sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) in the far east of the country. Shell carries out first LSFO physical cargo trade Its RN Bunker is providing RMLS 40, the sulphur content of which is below 0.5% to meet IMO 2020 requirements. The first 200 tons of the new fuel was supplied to a bulk carrier in Nakhodka waters, it said. Low-sulphur fuel is also used b Massoel trims fleet further with sale of handysize bulker Massoel of Switzerland has sold another bulker as it continues to trim its fleet. According to European brokers, it has disposed of the 20,000-dwt Arosa (built 2002), which was constructed at Sekwang Shipbuilding. Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Massoel bulker crew freed by pirates The vessel has gone to an Egyptian buyer for $4.5m. VesselsValue estimates t New UK research ship receives royal seal of approval Merseyside shipbuilder Cammell Laird welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Sir David Attenborough to polar ship's naming ceremony. Excelerate Energy gets nod for Philippines FSRU Houston-based regasification specialist will develop, design, permit, construct, finance, and operate new facility WIN GD claims it can cut methane slip by up to 50% Swiss engine manufacturer WIN GD says it can reduce methane slip - the amount of methane that is reduced into the atmosphere during the combustion process - in its next generation of low-speed engines by up to 50%. Rolf Stiefel, vice president of sales and marketing at WIN GD, told a group at Gastech in Houston that the company's upcoming XDF 2.0 low pressure engine would be able to cut methane s Diamond S investors register for potential $187m sale WL Ross and First Reserve Corp put stakes equalling a combined 44.8% on the shelf. Anthony Veder orders small-scale LNG carrier in China Dutch shipowner's hunger for fresh tonnage continues unabated as delivery nears for latest addition Boost for VLCCs as Saudi production rebounds Output restored more quickly than expected following drone attacks. VLGC market still heated as Asia looks beyond Saudi supplies With Saudi exports expected to stay low, market participants are anticipating more long-haul shipments from the US to India and other Asian nations Maersk eyes more as it hoovers up $480m of shares Danish boxship owner completes first phase of buyback. Odfjell's Morch back at Maersk Broker as Ane Uggla retires Odfjell boss and former Maersk man steps in to chair shipbroker after granddaughter of AP Moller-Maersk founder steps down. Baltic and brokers are better together - for now, at least As talks step up between shipbrokers and the Baltic Exchange about the future shape of the dry bulk market, a split would do little to solve challenges ahead for both sides Aframax earnings to heat up on Russia and Norway crude supply Suezmax and VLCC shipments may increase this winter as Asian refineries seek replacement barrels amid low Opec supply Moody's downgrades CMA CGM over weaker liquidity Ratings agency says acquisition of CEVA Logistics has hit boxship giant's profile. DSME tipped to scoop giant FSU quartet for Russian Arctic Up to four floating storage units to be inked for Murmansk and Kamchatka LNG transshipment centres Seacon's four-ship spree in German market hits $100m Singapore owner bags another wide-beam boxship as charter markets keep rising HMM teams with DSME on smart-ship technology South Korean owner working closely with yard on "internet of things" systems. HHI expects order flood, with LNG-fuelling a top choice Yard president Sam Ka said owners must think of LNG-fuelling's payback period as being over the lifetime of the vessel Rotor sail maker Norsepower seals oil major investment Finance from billion-dollar fund backed by 13 oil and gas firms including BP, Shell, Total and Saudi Aramco Restructuring Bourbon takes 18 ships out of layup And French OSV player's fleet shrinks by 23 vessels as court process continues. Japan's Fukujin Kisen orders MR tankers at Hyundai Vinashin Japanese shipowner's product carrier duo will be fitted with scrubbers Work begins on Kogas LNG tank system upgrade dubbed KC-2 KC LNG Tech is working on a new incarnation of its KC-1 cargo containment design, which chief executive Munkeun Ha wants to be named KC-2. Ha, who took the hot seat at the company in June, revealed that Korea Gas Corp (Kogas) is looking at how to improve the KC-1 system as it now has a full understanding of the problems it experienced. First KC-1 LNG carriers primed for redelivery post-repairs First KC-1 small-scale shuttle LNG carrier goes into service Containment system designer KC LNG Tech expects second bunkering-capable vessel to be ready ahead of schedule Chinese panamaxes cash in on sanctioned Iran iron ore trade Chinese panamax bulker owners are faced with a choice as Iranian sanctions split their markets into two tiers Mitsubishi Shipbuilding expands scrubber production capacity Japanese shipbuilder has also begun shipments of units for large tankers and ULCCs. Panamax deliveries reach 100 in first eight months of 2019 Owners receiving bulkers from newbuilding yards at twice the rate of last year, says SSY Solstad returns to South Africa with Total charter deal Norwegian offshore vessel operator to relocate two anchors handlers from North Sea spot market

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Delta takes stake in LATAM Airlines Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] plans to take a 20 percent ownership of LATAM Airlines [NYSE: LTM] with a $1.9 billion investment in the Chilean-based... XPO inching way back into the M&A game, Jacobs tells analysts XPO Logistics may be getting back in the M&A game Lyft's app update de-emphasizes ridesharing Lyft wants to be a one-stop-shop for all urban transit options, which might turn Google Maps into more of a competitor than Uber. Amazon buys tech firm INLT to help online merchants with cross-border trade Amazon.com recently acquired cloud-based startup INLT, a move designed to simplify importing goods into the United States for Amazon's online merchants, according to Reuters. INLT,... DOT ends century-old restriction on highway construction Change could reduce congestion caused by accidents and inferior road design. Momentum behind carriers despite shippers gaining edge in this week's Pricing Power Index Power swings five points in favor of the shippers, but momentum building for carriers leading into holiday season. FMC splits World Shipping Council exemption petition The Federal Maritime Commission approves the ocean container carrier organization's petition to eliminate publication of essential terms but retains the requirement to file the actual... Ancala acquires interest in Liverpool Airport Asset investment manager acquires a 45% stake in Liverpool John Lennon Airport Allcargo planning to acquire Indian firm to expand express logistics footprint Allcargo Logistics is in talks to acquire Indian express logistics firm Gati to increase its share of the Indian warehousing market. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/26 Freight Futures quiet on Wednesday with a focus on PHI. German logistics startup sennder acquires Spanish rival Innroute Digital freight-forwarding platform grows European business - and gains 10,000 connected vehicles - after an aggressive year for fundraising. Hangar A ushers air cargo industry deeper into tech revolution Transparency has become something of a buzzword in the logistics industry, and that is exactly what Hangar A hopes to provide shippers with its new... Carbon policies may ruin the world's first global carbon offset program "Flight shaming" campaigns failed to recognize that airlines only account for 2 percent of global carbon emissions. Universal Logistics reports $36 million settlement for accident involving "marginal driver" Universal Logistics reported that it has agreed to a $36 million settlement for an accident that involved a "marginal driver." Is shipping industry ready for new fuel mandate? It had better be New regulations are expected to affect around 60,000 ships, requiring them to reduce their sulfur emissions by more than 80%. Port Report: Ocean carriers cut as container rates slide Small tariff increase fails to excite demand as rates reach 2-year lows. Are female drivers really detained longer than men? (with video) Perception may not be reality, according to the American Transportation Research Institute, which says "discrimation" is the wrong word to use. Why measuring driver brain waves might be better than cab cameras to prevent accidents Fatigue symptoms can be gathered by measuring the brain waves of truckers, which can be used to sound early warnings before drivers show visible signs... U.S. rail volumes keep falling (with video) Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic down 3.8 percent from the same period in 2018. Today's Pickup: Ryder centralizes customer support with national rollout of RAN Ryder has expanded its Ryder Assist Now customer support center nationally, giving customers a single source to get all their questions answered and service issues... Carrier settles with New Jersey's labor board on driver classification Carriers face prospect of hiring more company drivers should they fail the ABC test. Further container rate weakness forecast for Q4 The start of the box shipping slack season commences next week when Chinese factories close for the Golden Week holiday. Further spot rate losses are... Covenant Transport to close its truck service in Mexico (with video) Covenant Transport has decided to end all service to the interior of Mexico, citing dropping spot market pricing, increasing detention times and an inability to... 3D printing evolves from fad to standard process in truck making Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing is no longer a fad in truck making. Companies are making greater use of the technology to save... European shippers unprepared for no-deal 'Brexit' chaos Trade lanes will come to a halt if the U.K. exits the EU on October. 31, believes the Secretary-General of the European Shippers Council.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Shell moves ahead on Argentina shale project, but keeps tabs on political volatility Shell is pressing ahead on a project in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play with the goal of ramping up production. Crude little changed as traders focus on Trump inquiry, Saudi return Crude futures were little changed Thursday, as traders remained focused on an impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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