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BRIEFS

November 27, 2019

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CMA CGM profit up 54pc to US$158.9 million as revenues rise 25.8pc International Chamber of Shipping opens China office in Hong Kong Many problems will arise from low-sulphur fuel use, says researcher US east coast ports continue to siphon containers from west coast Somaliland Port Authority to spend US$269 million on CT expansion CMA CGM levies December low sulphur surcharge to recoup costs ICTSI Croatia hails intermodal Rijeka Land Sea Express rail service Ports America deploys new Navis N4 operating system in Baltimore Kerry Logistics takes over big Turkish air freight forwarder ASAV Maersk pilots battery to boost power efficiency, will reduce fuel burn Kuala Tanjung gains support to become a leading port in Indonesia Cyber Monday e-commerce kicks off FedEx's peak season in 2019 DB Schenker seeks to strengthen its new African 'Mobility Alliance' Finnair to boost Helsinki-Sapporo frequency from December 15 DHL Express opens new US$136 millions hub at Cologne-Bonn airport Turkish Cargo bucks global trend as volumes rise 8.8pc in September

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Allcargo Logistics boosts ONE Line's ex-im service in Nepal Australia's Shipping Business Unit to be closed from Christmas through to New Year FIATA appoints Dr Stéphane Graber as Director-General IMO assembly opens with call for concrete action to address the challenges Ministry promoting strategic shipbuilding industry: Mandaviya Water transit protocol with Bangladesh seen boosting economic development in North-East Afghanistan has been sending consignments to India from Chabahar port DPT awards contract to beef up security in port premises Four cruise ships arrive within an hour in Mumbai Port Port of Rotterdam Authority launches trial providing advice on berths using digital application DCBA elects new Managing Committee with S. Ramakrishna as President; focuses on skill development Agriculture Export Policy aims at stable trade, says Minister MMTC places order for 6,090 t of onion from Egypt to ease the shortage Global 2020 economic growth trimmed to 2.9 pc

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Xi'an - Gdansk overland in just twelve days Rhenus Data Office takes over recycle it FTA strengthens multimodal offering with new policy manager CN installs PTC on all required tracks ATC Aviation chosen by Sichuan Airlines CMA CGM raises USD 2 billion for internal investments Agility Italy earns GDP certification for pharma logistics Atlantic Container Line goes for 15-year contract in UK Makita and cargo-partner celebrate ten years of cooperation USA: Georgia to receive a new rail yard Achievement and postponement "Curiosity of the Day" Mobile medical services provider updates its fleet Emirates paves way for Peru maindeck service GAC opens in Gibraltar Dualog and NYK continue digitalisation strategy SSY expands into energy derivatives broking

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Legal ruling over forwarder T&Cs in emails may become a global precedent Flexport eyes Europe expansion and is close to opening a UK operation Air freight industry warned: shippers will shy away unless you go greener Compliance with IMO 2020 - shipowners' worst fears materialising SAS Cargo pushes digital offering with sign-up to WebCargo Change in supply chains not necessarily driven by trade war, say business leaders Supply chain radar: Don't write off Ceva as it races against time Market Insight: APMM - How Dybeck Happe's departure comes at the worst possible time

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Jan De Nul orders giant crane ship Belgium based Jan De Nul Group has ordered a giant crane ship at the CMHI Haimen Shipyard in China. To be called Les Alizés, it is aimed primarily at installation of new St. Johns completes first in new ferry series St. Johns Ship Building, Palataka, Fla., recently completed the first in a series of Incat Crowther designed aluminum passenger ferries that it says are "destined for a New York based operator." As Chinese shipbuilding giants complete merger It's official. Earlier today, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, were officially merged into one corporation - China Shipbuilding Group - earlier today. China Shipbuilding Goup is now Steerprop names Riku-Pekka Hägg as CEO Riku-Pekka Hägg is stepping down as Vice President of Ship Design at Wärtsilä to take up a new role as CEO of azimuthing propulsor specialist Steerprop, starting in January 2020. Steerprop notes ClassNK in joint CBM research agreement Classification society ClassNK has concluded a joint research agreement for developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM), a new maintenance and management process for engine machinery plants, and establishing a new classification survey scheme Siem names LNG-fueled car carrier duo The first trans-Atlantic PCTCs (Pure Car Truck Carriers) to operate full-time on LNG were named Siem Confucius and Siem Aristotle in a November 15 ceremony held at China's Xiamen Shipyard. Owned by

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
TEN eyes 'strongest' tanker market for years The Greece-based owner's upbeat outlook came after third quarter of the year results took TEN to a net income of... Greece urges IMO to consider delaying sulphur cap Ioannis Plakiotakis says he fears there could be fatal accidents if outstanding issues regarding the 0.5% sulphur cap are not... Navios duo to expand with 16 vessels The 10-ship joint venture Navios Europe I was 47.5% owned by Navios Maritime Holdings and 47.5% by tanker arm Navios... Shippers demand end to secret agreements between container lines Evofenedex says the extension of the Consortia BER in its current form means "the European Commission is harming co-operation between parties... The Consortia BER: Resurrection by denial The denial of the impact of big data, and business intelligence and analytics systems opens the door to a serious... Seaspan's $750m acquisition: Diversification or diversion? Does the move to take over APR Energy signal the world's largest containership lessor owner is diverting its capital into... American Club will contest Munich Re conspiracy action 'The American Club, its managers and their employees acted throughout in accordance with the rules of the club and most... Daily Briefing Free to read: Global tanker tonne-mile demand falls on US energy independence \| CMA CGM to raise $2bn in asset sales... NYK Line and Pertamina form LNG tie-up Discussions are underway on a joint business, involving the ownership and management of LNG carriers as exclusive partners Gunvor set to double offtake from Commonwealth LNG Gunvor is making a definitive move on securing low-cost LNG for the purpose of delivering to high-value markets India commissions new iron ore terminal at Paradip port The high load rate is expected to significantly reduce the preberthing delays at Paradip port Vietnam no substitute for China on the eastbound transpacific container route A lack of viable alternative capacity and infrastructure will force many shippers to decide that the cost-benefit of moving versus... Qatar goes it alone with diversification plans Cutting down logistics costs will be critical for Qatar's ambitions to diversify its economy beyond energy Qatar announces 64% boost in LNG production capacity Although Qatar is facing increased competition from other exporters of LNG, energy minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi recently said he was...

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Modern Terminals' Levesque takes Ports America post Logixboard sees SaaS as future of forwarding tech Sudden removal of China rail subsidies would hurt volumes US intermodal poised to end 2019 at three-year low CN workers end strike after contract deal reached Indian tech startups target traditional forwarders

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Interceptor aims to tackle bulk of marine plastic waste by 2025 Gard-backed initiative aims to clean up 1,000 most polluting rivers, responsible for 80% of ocean plastic Tsakos looking to cut bigger dividends in 2020 Tsakos Energy Navigation is putting increased dividends at the top of its list of priorities as the tanker market firms in the fourth quarter and beyond. "Increasing the dividend is our first priority," chief executive Nikolas Tsakos said on the company's third quarter earnings call. "We believe that's the best way to reward the existing shareholders who have stuck with us over long years." 'Har Ex-Aegean directors say lawsuit takes aim at founder, not them The defendants, including Peter Georgiopolous, intend to file a motion to dismiss Golar plans to pursue US listing for its fleet in mid-2020 Chairman Tor Olav Troim says company may consider sale of part of its cash flow and simplification of corporate structure Golar LNG ship spin-off paused as planned partners melt away The company posted an $82m loss for the third quarter, while disclosing the spin-off news US sanctions Cuban company swapped in for state oil firm New sanctions have been placed on a Cuban company that has taken over certain contracts on behalf of Cubametales, which was sanctioned by the US in July. Performance Shipping widens loss after impairment hit The shipowner is branching out into tankers, but is still dealing with impaired its containerships. TEN sees 'strongest' tanker upcycle in decades unfolding US-listed Tsakos tanker outfit says has completed fleet preparations for IMO 2020 Oldendorff Carriers sells another handysize bulker Oldendorff Carriers has disposed of another modern Chinese-built handysize bulker. The German bulker operator has sold the 32,000-dwt Dorothea Oldendorff (built 2009) to an undisclosed buyer, the company confirmed. Some European brokers said the ship went for a price of $5.5m, but TradeWinds is told this is "completely wrong" and that the price is $6m. VesselsValue estimates a vessel of the D Squire Patton Boggs launches shipping group with Reed Smith recruits Global law firm expands with new partners in Singapore Pareto Securities rides 'Prexit' wave in $400m November to remember Tanker exits by private equity backers and BW Group put Norwegian firm at helm for $400m in shares sales Diamantis Lemos lines up last product tankers for sale Greek tanker and bulker owner Diamantis Lemos is set to shrink its fleet further with the sale of two Hudong-Zhonghua-built LR1 ships. The 72,300-dwt Despina (built 2006) is presently en route to Panama, while the sistership Archangelos Gabriel (built 2005) is discharging in Los Angeles, according to broker reports. Diamantis Lemos torches 15-year-old tanker pair The ships are likely to fetch 'Hard work pays off' for Hafnia after merger with BW Tankers Despite a third-quarter setback, the Oslo-listed product tanker player remains comfortably in the black for the first nine months of 2019 Chinese steel hangs like the sword of Damocles over cape rates Owners face uninspiring prognosis for 2020 on the back of 10-year highs, due to falling iron ore imports and decreasing production at mills Avance Gas profit soars but comes in below expectations Avance Gas has seen its profit for the third quarter more than double compared to last year on the back of improved freight earnings, but but the result came in below analyst estimates. The Oslo-listed owner of VLGCs posted $24.7m profit for the three-month period, compared to $9.8m last year. Drewry: China continues to diversify away from US LPG VLGC rates surge on Saudi production issues Gunvor Group commits to buy three mtpa of gas from Commonwealth LNG Trader and shipowner also strikes marketing deal with Louisiana project Ocean Yield continues fundraising drive with bond issue Kjell Inge Rokke-backed owner targets five-year issue in Oslo Oxygen Maritime product tanker to go back under the hammer The Megacore Honami is up for auction in Singapore for a second time as a court battle with lenders drags on More idle days push Borealis Finance to a loss Boxship and bulker owner also lost revenue to drydockings and surveys Pioneering expedition cruiseship Polaris scrapped in South Korea Russian-owned Polaris is being recycled in South Korea as a new generation of polar vessels looms Navios Maritime companies add 16 ships as affiliate is liquidated Two units of Greek shipowning group expand fleet with bulkers, tankers and boxships as Navios Europe I closes down Harren & Partner Group reveals niche focus as it celebrates 30th anniversary Succession has driven fresh strategies for financing World's biggest shipbuilder is born in China with assets of $112bn China Shipbuilding Group finally launched through merger of CSSC and CSIC Chembulk Tankers offloads two more vessels Chemical tanker owner's asset disposals have raised around $40m from the sale of six ships in 2019 Carnival Corp sells another two older cruiseships Cruise giant's Australian subsidiary will take over two Princess ships as replacements Alpha Bank backs Castor Maritime expansion with new loan Cyprus-based owner says it remains committed to utilizing balance sheet to continue growth plans Rever Offshore extends Volstad Maritime DSV charter UK-based company has exclusive access to asset until late 2022 with options to extend fixture Cruise ship runs aground off Thailand's Phi Phi Island Vessel is part of move by French owner to expand into expedition cruise sector

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Integrated Logistics continues to bleed-out losses Sino-Malaysian services provider Integrated Logistics (trading as Integrated Group) has announced another poor set of financial results. It looks set to deliver its fifth full-year... FMCSA takes heat for driver training delay Advocacy group warns lack of ELDT rule directly compromises truck safety. SAS Cargo to offer dynamic booking with Freightos platform Logging onto an air cargo web site to book space for your shipment is so 2010s. Forwarders and airlines looking for speed and efficiency are... Scathing reports document negative impacts of Amazon warehouse model Among the findings: The serious injury rate in some facilities is double the national average for the warehousing industry, and for every $1 in wages,... Commerce seeks to protect US digital economy from sabotage A proposed rule calls for the Commerce Department to determine whether certain technologies pose a threat to U.S. national security and prohibit those trade transactions. The big apple The launch of Washington state's first homegrown apple variety on Dec. 1 is getting the kind of star treatment typically accorded the release of a... CBP seizure takes more than 5,000 fake IDs out of circulation Shipments of counterfeit driver's licenses and blank card stock were discovered and seized by Customs and Border Protection officers at Louisville and Memphis mail facilities. US approves trans-Atlantic joint venture without Alitalia New joint venture replaces separate agreements Freight Futures daily curve: 11/26 Outbound LAX Trucking Freight Futures remained weak on fundamentals after Monday's trading session. Drayage Update: NEXT expands its drayage marketplace John Papageorgiou, Senior Product Manager at NEXT Trucking, sits down with FreightWavesTV's Emily Szink in Chicago to talk about the company's updated drayage marketplace. China export pain mounts as tariffs bite China's exports to the U.S. contracted last month. Even so, slowing U.S. exports to its trade rival saw China's trade surplus with the U.S. widen. Commentary: Mentors can change careers and industries... Jim Blaze writes about the power and influence of mentors on a person's career and life. Is slowing down your speed to save money worth it? Potential strategy to increase efficiency in a down market Uber Freight's new head of product on building "a culture of customer obsession" Over the past two and a half years, Uber Freight, the freight brokerage division of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), has already proven itself capable in... Today's Pickup: Schneider adds tool to allow carriers to book loads at the click of a button Schneider National has added a tool called Load My Truck that allows third-party carriers to instantly book loads at a click of a button. Also,... Canadian National and Teamsters reach deal to end strike Normal rail service to resume on Nov. 27, ending a week-long strike that has shaken Canada's supply chain. Freight Brokers: Where are we in the freight cycle? Gross revenue and margins are in the most difficult stage of the cycle right now. "Death ship" capsize kills over 14,000 sheep (With Video) Animal rights groups call for the European Commission to ban the live transport of animals following the Black Sea tragedy. Class I rail employment hits new low Headcount within U.S. Class I rail operations tumbles amid declining rail volumes and the deployment of precision railroading. The black Angus bull trade and the need for tracking its supply chain The trade of Black Angus bulls is a global supply chain that needs a verification system, which can keep counterfeit beef from reaching the consumers'... European Commission skeptical about more government aid for Alitalia Proposed loan may run afoul of EC rules on state aid

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Bunker trader KPI Bridge Oil's 0.5% LSFO sales exceed HSFO Bunker trading company KPI Bridge Oil's 0.5% sulfur fuel oil sales have exceeded its sales of high-sulfur fuel oil for the first time, CEO Soren Holl said, as the market begins to shift rapidly toward cleaner fuels ahead of the International Maritime Organization's 2020 marine fuel mandate. Thailand's IRPC sells Nov LSFO at smaller discount as IMO 2020 draws closer The company sold 15,000 mt of LSFO with maximum 0.45% for loading in November from its 215,000 b/d Rayong refinery at a discount of around $90/mt to the Mean of Platts Singapore 10 ppm gasoil assessment, the source said. Demand for 0.5% bunkers outstrips availability at East Med ports: sources With almost one month left until the new sulfur cap regulation on marine fuels drops to 0.5% from 3.5%, European and Mediterranean ports have experienced varying degrees of uptake in 0.5% bunker fuel as market players prepare. Crude settles higher, with focus remaining on US-China trade talks

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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

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

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

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.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

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

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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