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August 28, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Chinese ports' July box throughput rises 6.9pc YoY to 22.77m TEU
  • CMA CGM sticks to green path and says no to Northern Sea Route
  • Biggest US box ports achieve 2.7pc YoY increase in import volumes in July
  • Ports of LA, Long Beach work on agreement to boost their competitiveness
  • POLB to study impact of port's automation on city as fears of job cuts mount
  • P&I clubs accused of providing insurance to sanctioned vessels
  • Vietnam's container throughput hits a record 12.93m TEU in 2018
  • Pirates still holding 8 crewmen abducted from cargo ship in Cameroon
  • Amazon to take equity stake in Canadian airline Cargojet
  • JAL resumes services as nation's airlines seek to boost cargo business
  • Panalpina announces changes to board of directors after DSV merger

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • Advisory on shipments to/from Venezuela
  • APL announces enhancements to Asia Australia Express 1 & Asia Australia Express 2 services
  • Global Logistics celebrates 9th anniversary of Direct Console service from Japan to India
  • NYK Group to build new heavy-lift vessels
  • OOCL announces service connecting South-East India with North Europe
  • Overweight Surcharge on cargo bound for Chittagong extended
  • DGTR recommends 5 pc increased duty on Malaysian palm oil imports
  • Motherson Group launches "SAMRX" to provide technologically advanced transportation solutions supporting "Make in India"
  • A third of $ 5-trn economy should be exports, says ex-President
  • PM Modi tells Donald Trump that $ 4 bn worth of imports in pipeline
  • Survey estimates GDP growth at 6.9 pc in 2019-20
  • Proposed Traders Market to create first smart Freezone marketplace in Middle East

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The last mile in LA
  • Turkey receives the first hybrid locomotives
  • Rail transport of bulk liquids increases in Africa
  • Time to end air cargo anti-trust dispute
  • Yusen Logistics opens new office in Koper (Slovenia)
  • Atlas Air mourns passing of board chairman Robert Agnew
  • The calm before the storm?
  • Port in Mayotte in the Indian Ocean turns smart
  • 68,000 wagons to have digital technology by 2020
  • ECS opens office in Porto
  • Halifax Stanfield begins building air cargo logistics park
  • Nicolas Gauthier moves from France to Ecuador
  • Improving port conditions in Honduras
  • Locomotives unit will be sold to Chinese manufacturer
  • Record revenue for Lindsay Australia
  • A crane returns to the skies
  • Sven Vangermain to manage sales in Middle East and Africa
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • OOCL drives $139m OOIL H1 profit for Cosco, but falls below industry par
  • Macron claims slow-steaming the best way to cut box ship emissions
  • Vietnam 'has bitten off more than it can chew' as it struggles with growth
  • An open letter to container lines: please stop fooling yourselves
  • Russia's VD Group fights crisis and restructures business

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • NYK Bulk orders next gen heavy lift duo
    Japan's NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. (NBP) has signed a contract with Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Co. Ltd., which is part of the China Merchants Group, to build two next-generation energy-saving heavy-lift
  • Gulf Island books TxDOT order for 300 ft hybrid ferry
    Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (GIFI) reports that its Shipyard Division has received an award for the construction of a 495 passenger, 70 vehicle, double-ended ferry for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
  • VIDEO: Dutra launches hydraulic dump scow
    Corn Island Shipyard, Grandview, Ind. has launched the 6,000 cu.yd, Jones Act compliant hydraulic dump scow ES15 for San Rafael, Calif., headquartered Dutra Group, The barge has been christened and commissioned and
  • Crowley orders 55,000 barrel ATB
    Crowley Fuels has signed construction contracts to build a 55,000-barrel, articulated tug-barge (ATB) that is specifically designed to serve the Western Alaska market with delivery of clean fuel products. The 410-foot ATB

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • Frontline targets growth in VLCCs
    The John Fredriksen-owned company is continuing to trade in the Middle East with 'heightened security', says chief executive Robert Macleod
  • Venezuela-China oil flows fail to stem plunging tanker demand
    US sanctions against Venezuela are hammering down its oil exports, but it is maintaining shipments to China
  • At least three dead after ferry capsizes off Cameroon
    A search and rescue operation has saved over 100 people but number of missing remains unclear
  • Swedish Club first half combined ratio hits 108%
    Gothenburg-based International Group affiliate reports an underwriting loss of $2.2m compared with a surplus of $4.7m last time round
  • Carrier results demonstrate benefits of consolidation
    Despite economic headwinds, container lines have managed capacity sufficiently well to ensure revenues have grown
  • Load factors: Carriers failing to address trade imbalance
    MDS Transmodal forecasts average load factors on the Asia-Northern Europe trad will fall from around 74% in the second to...
  • Frontline well-positioned for tanker upturn
    The company's long-range two tanker Front Altair, which was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz in June...
  • Monjasa buys five tankers for 2020 supply
    The five ships have an average age of ten years and can segregate between two and six different types of...
  • Cork boosts customs facilities ahead of Brexit
    Irish port is working with government and EU to ensure trade flows are not disrupted in the event of a...
  • Grimaldi signs up to environmental charter
    Italian shipowner joins forces with French owners in pushing for better environmental performance for shipping
  • Citigroup promotes Michael Parker
    Citigroup has promoted Michael Parker to chairman of its shipping and logistics division, with Shreyas Chipalkatty stepping up into the...
  • BPCL to invest in FLNG terminal
    The company is betting big on gas business in anticipation of energy consumption basket undergoing change as focus shifts to...
  • Daily Briefing
    The worst may be over for LNG shipping | Tariffs on US crude imports will shake up VLCC market |...
  • Tariffs on US crude imports will shake up VLCC market
    The tax will reduce the competitiveness of Chinese petroleum product exports and disadvantage the Chinese energy industry ahead of the...
  • Allianz Marine moves closer to merger with Pacific Radiance
    Pacific Radiance has also asked for an extension of debt protection of its creditors beyond the current deadline of September...
  • The worst may be over for LNG shipping
    Rates have rebounded from near-three year low and will continue to rise, though rounding up the year at far from...
  • Cosco Shipping boxship damaged in collision in Vietnam
    Lloyd's List vessel tracking data shows the vessel was supposed to head west and arrive in Piraeus in Greece on...
  • Argentina promotes unrealistic expectations regarding Vaca Muerta LNG, says consultant
    Although the development of several projects has proven the economic viability of the resource, production is still not enough to...
  • Maryland Port Authority eyes increased throughput for port of Baltimore
    The Maryland Port Authority has announced plans for dredging projects aimed at improving container throughput, along with other efforts to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • "Very soft" Mexican peak season expected
  • Tariffs slow US wind project momentum
  • JOC VIDEO: Blockchain, digitalization standards for container shipping
  • Cork port doubles customs capacity ahead of Brexit
  • Logistics software provider Turvo adds embedded payment tool

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • Analysts divided on Frontline earnings
    Frontline's second quarter performance has earned disparate reviews from analysts. The John Fredriksen-backed tanker owner Tuesday reported $1.08m in net earnings for the three months ended 30 June, with most ship classes surpassing break-even rates ahead with the IMO 2020 emissions regulations fast approaching. Frontline sets sights on VLCC growth Frontline 'open for business' after $675m Traf
  • ITF slams US over threats to revoke seafarer visas
    Unfair to expect seafarers "to have any influence over the destination of a vessel or its cargo", a top official says
  • AIDA Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd top green tech ranking
    AIDA Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd are leading the way on efforts to sail environmentally friendly ships, according to experts. German environmental group Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) has placed 6,600-berth AIDANova (built 2018) on top of the roster for using LNG for power. Costa Cruises' 6,522-berth Costa Smeralda (built 2019), also owned by US-based Carnival Corp, shared the top
  • Greek shipowner, crew convicted in air pollution case
    Fines imposed after repeated violations of rules banning the burning of high sulphur fuel
  • UK and Iran dispatch warships to Middle East waters
    A British ship heads to the Middle East Gulf, while an Iranian one is sent to the Gulf of Aden
  • Frontline sets sights on VLCC growth
    CEO Robert Hvide Macleod says big tankers are the next area for fleet expansion after Trafigura deal.
  • Performance Shipping sells panamax boxship
    Performance Shipping is selling one of its small panamax boxships to an unnamed buyer as it continues to reduce its exposure to the container market. Container market tilts in favour of liner operators Performance Shipping cuts quarterly loss The owner, formerly known as Diana Containerships, has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell the 5,042-dwt Pamina (built 2005) for $9.13m before commi
  • Owner and master charged over bulker reef spill
    Globex and Kuk Hyun Jang face trial in Australia.
  • PSV owner Standard Drilling bounces back into profit
    Norwegian owner says market was strong in second quarter.
  • Reach Subsea returns to profit as pricing improves
    However, year-on-year activity levels have fallen, according to the subsea vessel and services company.
  • Busch eyes IMO 2020 'dislocations' as Navig8 ups profit
    Private owning company of Navig8 Group enjoyed stronger quarter to 30 June.
  • Soderberg in at GEV as Jensen quits for new job
    Former Frontline boss replaced by Thomas Soderberg as Australian owner's head of shipping.
  • Hadjiyiannis firm linked to purchase of MOL VLCC
    Greek-Cypriot owner Andreas Hadjiyiannis is believed to have snapped up a Japanese VLCC at a bargain price. Athens-based brokers report his Hellenic Tankers outfit is the buyer of MOL's 306,400-dwt Oriental Jade (built 2004). Market rumours last week attributed the deal to Asian interests at a price of $29m. According to information circulating since then, however, the Oriental Jade was acquired
  • Axxis Geo Solutions wins $4m seismic survey deal in Brazil
    Axxis Geo Solutions (AGS) has announced its first major contract since taking over Songa Bulk's listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange in July. Songa Bulk's seismic merger is not Blystad push into offshore Havila PSVs fixed on period charters to Axxis Geo Solutions SAExploration has awarded the Houston-based seismic ship operator a deal for ocean-bottom node (OBN) source work in Brazil with a mini
  • OOCL turns around loss in first half
    Cosco-owned line boosted by higher liftings and revenue.
  • North P&I Club sets up shop in the heart of London
    Newcastle-based P&I mutual joins International Group members with representation in the UK capital
  • Buyers circle third NWS LNG carrier in slow fleet sell-off
    Two of seven project vessels have been sold but another deal has failed
  • Korea P&I Club's conservative strategy keeps AM Best on side
    Rating agency retains Seoul-based insurer's 'A- excellent' score despite two high-cost claims this year
  • Monjasa swoops for five bunker tankers as 2020 looms
    Danish owner extends ownership of supply chain in core markets.
  • 90 people missing after ro-pax capsizes
    Cameroon says bodies still stuck in wreck of Austrheim.
  • Front Altair will be back in business in fourth quarter
    Frontline tanker damaged by torpedo attack undergoing repairs in Dubai.
  • Frontline seals new loan in 'compelling' market
    Norwegian owner finances new suezmax as revenue jumps in second quarter.
  • Yangzijiang looks to reassure investors in conference call
    Troubled Chinese shipbuilder says "customers and bankers remain supportive"
  • NYK signs for heavy-lift ships in China
    Japanese owner picks Nanjing Jinling for two new eco-vessels.
  • Indonesian supramax feared lost with all hands
    Reports claim ship carrying nickel ore has been out of contact for almost one week
  • Bore books LNG-fueled Ro-Lo trio at China's Wuhu
    Spliethoff Group-backed Finnish owner bolsters environmental credentials with latest newbuilds
  • Hyundai Samho bags VLGC brace and product tanker trio
    South Korean yard books five ships in deals that add over $330m to order backlog

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • OmniTRAX acquires shortline railroad assets in northern Ohio
    The acquisition seeks to build upon the company's rail assets in Ohio and expand its presence into the Port of Cleveland.
  • McLane subsidiary exempted from 30-minute rest rule
    Roughly 3,580 drivers will be affected by the FMCSA's exemption
  • Tropical Storm Dorian could flood Puerto Rico, then Florida
    Notice to Puerto Rico: "The biggest problem [with Tropical Storm Dorian] will be the rain."
  • Profits plunge at AusPost
    Australia Post, a government-owned post and freight service, has reported revenues of just under A$7 billion but has experienced a massive fall in profits.
  • Ted Alling, partner of Dynamo Ventures, on Chattanooga's startup culture
    Dynamo Ventures is a Chattanooga-based supply-chain venture capitalist company. Ted Alling, a partner at Dynamo, sits down with FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller to...
  • December expiration of AOBRD grandfather clause unlikely to cause capacity crunch
    Individual carriers may face consequences for putting off the switch to ELDs, but the overall market is not expected to take a hit.
  • Georgia verdict against steel hauler may be the biggest ever... by a lot
    The gruesome deaths of five family members leads to what may be a record-breaking award.
  • Dana acquires Canadian electric truck firm Nordresa
    U.S. auto parts maker purchases Quebec firm that produces electric drive trains and integrates them into commercial vehicles.
  • Cargolux finances another freighter
    The Luxembourg-based airline takes an unusual path to pay for its latest B747-ERF.
  • Central figure charged with theft in autonomous vehicle trade secrets case
    Anthony Levandowski, a star engineer at Google and Uber, is charged with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft in a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday,...
  • UK watchdog group launches aviation merger inquiry
    MUFG Bank's anticipated acquisition of the aviation finance business of DZ Bank draws scrutiny.
  • Mexican government closing foreign trade offices as part of budget cuts
    As part of an Austerity Law passed by the Mexican legislature in May, commerce officials in Mexico recently ordered the closure of six foreign commercial...
  • Criminal charges filed against Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Norway's Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a major global ocean carrier of vehicles, now faces a criminal prosecution in Australia after the local competition regulator filed charges against...
  • The costs of Bernie Sanders' "green deal"
    2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders released details on his proposed $16.3 trillion Green New Deal on August 22. This deal would cover a range of...
  • Commentary: Is intermodal rail stalling?
    Market Voice Jim Blaze writes about rail intermodal and what is happening to this area of the railroad sector.
  • Tracking severe weather, Tropical Storm Dorian (forecast video)
    Tropical Storm Dorian heading for Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic.
  • Air Canada's Transat purchase faces additional government scrutiny
    Transport Canada says C$720 million deal "raises public interest issues" and requires review that could last until May 2020.
  • Bob Costello at McLeod: healthy economic activity but slower growth
    Bob Costello still believes in the driver shortage.
  • Heartland Express flexes its balance sheet again with Millis acquisition
    Heartland Express once again uses its strong financial position to acquire. The carrier has a pattern of building cash balances and finding accretive tuck-in deals.
  • Logistics businesses: adopt technology or revenue will slide
    Transport and logistics businesses need to seriously consider investing in digitalization if they want to stay afloat in this rapidly evolving market.
  • Today's Pickup: Transflo expands offerings for trucking
    Transflo has bundled an ELD, weigh station bypass, navigation and more into a single solution available on driver's mobile devices.
  • FourKites offers shippers tool to help identify and share unused capacity
    FourKites has introduced a new analysis tool to help shippers identify unused capacity in their trailers.
  • Shipping wind turbines is not a breeze
    It takes a year of advance planning and up to 10 loads to move a single monster turbine.
  • Port Report: OOIL sees first-half profit thanks to rate boost
    Rates manage to outperform volume drops as carrier swings to profit.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 27, 2019
  • Russian refinery maintenance triggers surge in exports from Ust-Luga
    Russia's medium sour Urals crude will see a September surge in volumes loading from the Baltic terminal of Ust-Luga, as more oil is available for export due to maintenance at several of the country's domestic refineries.
  • ICE LSGO speculative net length up 757 contracts on week
    Speculative net long positions for ICE low sulfur gasoil futures were up 757 contracts to 63,435 in the week to August 20, data from ICE showed late Friday.
  • Russia domestic fuel oil prices fall, cutting premium to netbacks
    Russian domestic fuel oil prices tumbled at a number of refineries this week, cutting the domestic price premium over export netbacks.
  • PDVSA sends Cubametales another 150,000 barrels of 0.5% sulfur diesel in August
    PDVSA has sent Cuba's Cubametales an additional 150,000-barrel shipment of 0.5% sulfur diesel in August, an official with the Venezuelan state company said Tuesday.
  • Iran can see maximum crude output only in three days: oil minister
    Iran is able to get back to its pre-sanctions oil production level in a matter of three days once the limits are lifted, the country's oil minister, Bijan Zanganeh, said Tuesday, according to state news agency IRNA.
  • FUTURES 5: Crude rallies on crude stock draw, tropical storm concerns
    Crude futures rallied Tuesday, bolstered by a larger-than-expected US crude inventory draw, and concerns that Tropical Storm Dorian might disrupt refined products supplies in the Caribbean.
  • Bunker supplier Monjasa adds five barges to fleet
    Monjasa supplied 4.1 million mt of bunker fuel in total last year.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Tatneft working on new catalytic cracker
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Brent/Dubai forward spreads tighten toward month-end
    "November arrivals is as far as anyone's planning -- the headlines are so uncertain that putting on any big position on paper is risky," a trader said.
  • US crude inventories likely lower as refiners maintain high runs
    Cactus II will be joined by the 400,000 b/d EPIC crude pipeline and the 900,000 b/d Gray Oak pipeline, both expected to start up by year's end.
  • REFINERY NEWS: Japan's Fuji Oil resumes run rate of nearly 100% after resolving issues
    The refinery's run rate has recovered to the normal level of close to 100% of capacity as of Monday, the spokesman said.
  • Iran sells tanker released from Gibraltar to unnamed buyer: spokesman
    "The destination of this ship will be decided by the oil buyer," Ali Rabei said, according to state news agency IRNA.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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