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BRIEFS

November 28, 2019

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CMA CGM ups Asia-Mideast/ Med/ W Africa rates mid-December Container tonnage withdrawn from N Asia-Oz trade to firm up rates Livestock ship with 15,000 mutton-bound sheep capsizes off Constanta Drewry finds container shipping future is murky as 2020 approaches Levesque quits as Modern Terminals boss for Ports America top job Jaxport gets US$35 million to dredge to 14 metres - ditto Savannah Canadian National Railway strike ends, membership still to ratify deal Hutchison Ports stages 50th Anniversary at HK Maritime Museum Oz port operators benefit at expense of truckers, regulator reveals Anglo-Eastern installs Wartsila Fleet Operations Solution to digitise South Korea agrees to import quota of 132,304 tons of American rice Manila deems ICTSI's proposal to develop Iloilo ports as complete No survivors in Boeing 767 Atlas Air cargo crash near Houston Alibaba Cloud and Liege Airport work together on joint AI plan SAS Cargo again tops in iQ's Customer Promise Performance Index

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
CMA CGM registers sharp rise in net profit from shipping operations in Q3 India to curb use of hazardous material in ship recycling New seafarer wellbeing initiative launched Leather exporters tapping new markets MbPT celebrates Constitution Day Commerce Ministry seeks actionable points from different departments on National Logistics Policy A 10 pc rise in cross-border data flows drives India's total goods trade volume by $ 6.97 bn, says IAMAI Cabinet approves agreement & protocol between India & Chile for avoidance of double taxation Keeping markets fair in digital era seen requiring stronger cooperation Racket unearthed involving supply of goods-less invoices & invoice-less goods

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European transport to cumulate in Verona Kiwi Rail: A major step forward linking rail and road Americold to acquire Nova Cold Logistics Opening ceremony for locomotive workshop Yang Ming fosters intra-Asian network Salvatore Sciacchitano to be president of the Icao council Bcube implements handling solution from Champ Siemens launches new parcel unloading solution Sarp Intermodal expands to Germany New impulse for southern Silk Road The glorious seven for hydrogen Leipzig/Halle airport sets new monthly record "Curiosity of the Day" New logistics facility for St Modwen Irish food forwarder invests in new trailers Ports America appoints new president Going for the biggest offshore crane ever All-cargo pilots need rest too

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Shipper anger at EC extension to shipping consortia block exemption regulation Cheaper fuel rescues box carriers' Q3 margins, but IMO 2020 looms Massport the winner in a US $900bn 'BUILD' budget for ports, roads and air Biman Bangladesh eyes restart of perishable exports flights to Europe Canada rail strike ends as CN Rail and union make tentative deal Digital road freight platform Ontruck buys Spanish broker Briver M&A radar: It was no whim for Wincanton to walk from Eddie Stobart deal Supply chain radar: CMA CGM - panic, what panic? Supply chain radar: As WFS grows, counterparty risk and losses mount - needs a plan B On the wires: Never so expensive, DSV Panalpina hits another record high - 'I quit'

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Gunvor in LNG offtake agreement with Cameron LNG Geneva-headquartered global commodities trader Gunvor has entered an agreement with Houston-headquartered Commonwealth LNG, which is planning to build an 8.4 MTPA liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal on the west bank of Biofuel tests on CMA CGM box ships prove successful IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, the CMA CGM Group, and the GoodShipping Program report that they have successful completed of their 2019 biofuel test program on CMA CGM vessels. This following positive Marine Log's TTB event will include a shipyard tour Marine Log's TTB - Tugs, Towboats & Barges - conference and expo, which next year is being held March 24 and 25, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Hotel, Mobile, Ala., will offer Parasail based system could speed minefield clearance The Navy has demonstrated a parasail-based system to extend the distance at which Littoral Combat Ships can communicate with Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Packages deployed within a mine threat area. The MCM Austal gets $8 million more for LCS 24 work Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama, has been awarded a $7,993,893 modification to a previously awarded contract for littoral combat ships (LCS) industrial post-delivery availability (IPDA) support for LCS 24. This contract modification is Art Anderson adds to Facility Division team Bremerton, Wash., based Art Anderson Associates has hired Ethan Ojala as a Mechanical Engineer. Ojala will work in the firm's Facility Division. He will carry out design efforts as a team member

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
WTO appeals crisis threatens world trade, Ecsa warns 'Should the WTO's Appellate Body cease operations after 10 December 2019, Europe and the rest of the world will suffer... SSY invests in shipping analytics to keep control of data Shipbroker SSY has taken a stake in Gothenburg-based Marine Benchmark, which uses freely available data, via Automatic Identification System signals... The Interview: Tom Crowley The head of the US marine solutions, energy and logistics company Crowley Maritime says it shines most brightly when there's... Panama flag focuses on improving image Panama will be audited by the IMO in 2021 and Cigarruista says he does not want to see a 'bad'... Frontline secures funding from China for 10 tankers 'Our strategy has focused on increasing our spot exposure throughout the year and we believe this will be reflected in... National Bank of Greece sells $288m bad loan book to funds Funds will pay around 50% of balance sheet value for a package of about a dozen shipping loans jettisoned by... China creates 'world's largest' shipbuilding group Newly formed China State Shipbuilding Corp has 147 research institutes, business units and listed firms, as well as total assets... Carriers buoyed by falling bunker costs in third quarter Bunker prices were on average 20% lower in the third quarter, helping container lines drive down costs Rotterdam takes top spot in connectivity league Piraeus and Algeciras battle it out for top spot in Mediterranean as Tanger Med continues to grow Daily Briefing Free to read: Qatar goes it alone with diversification plans \| Greece urges IMO to consider delaying sulphur cap \|... Cosco Shipping and Qingdao Port to jointly own Abu Dhabi Terminal The facility, the first terminal in which the CSP holds a controlling stake in the Middle East, handled 228,959 teu... Law firm opens shipping practice in Singapore 'This is an area in which we already have strong capabilities in London, Australia and the US, and with the... US sanctions Cuban firm for facilitating Venezuela's oil trade Washington has imposed sanctions on a number of Cuban companies for doing business with Caracas as part of its efforts... Fundamentals trip up dry bulk market yet again While earnings have remained at healthy levels moving into the final quarter of the year, this has little to do... Mozambique LNG signs off on $400m development loan The Mozambique LNG project is 'largely de-risked' since almost 90% of the production is already sold through long-term contracts with... Modern Terminals' Peter Levesque leaves for Ports America Group Levesque joined the group in 2010 as chief commercial officer before taking on the role of group managing director in...

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Intermodal volatility underscores weaker US business confidence Russia's Arctic container service aims to deepen industry disconnect Indian container volumes shifting toward private terminals Pre-CNY imports to reveal health of trans-Pac, US economy

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Voyager I Brazil oil spill theory debunked Brazilian researcher's suspicions of Greek-managed VLCC were based on faulty data Storylines touts 'sold' units for residence-at-sea idea Storylines' vision for a vessel designed for year-round living has attracted scepticism, given the lack of an actual vessel US approves four more LNG projects, bringing total to 11 The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week approved four LNG projects as the global natural gas buildout continues. The projects, three in Brownsville, Texas and one in Corpus Christi, Texas will bring a total of 48.45 million tonnes per year of gas to market. Russia and US battle for European LNG market share "The commission has now completed its work on applications for 11 LNG expo Frontline eyes more time charters, scrubber investments in 2020 John Fredriksen's tanker giant enjoys strong spot earnings while taking its time to plan for the future Pierre Dincq hired to join Conti7 as chief operating officer Dincq to join Antwerp-based diversified group that has fleet of up to 40 bulkers TUI Cruises appoints environmental advisory board TUI Cruises has appointed an independent environmental advisory board in an ongoing effort to provide carbon-neutral cruises. The four-member panel plans to meet "on a regular basis" with company management to discuss thoughts and ideas on improving environmental stewardship, the company said. TUI Cruises is a joint venture between German tourism outfit TUI Group and US cruise major Royal Caribb Shell upscales on its call for LNG carrier newbuildings Energy major's appetite grows as it sifts through shipowner bids in 'fast-paced' vessel grab Berge Bulk to splash out $540m on dual-fuelled newcastlemaxes Singapore-based shipowner lines up two firm orders and two options at both SWS and Qingdao Beihai Greece's National Bank offloads $332-worth of shipping loans Unknown buyers pick up non-performing shipping loans from traditional Greek lender, who says 'banks are chasing us to buy them' Cruiseship arrest pushes One Ocean higher up the endangered species list Canadian expedition cruise operator's restructuring efforts dealt heavy blow by unpaid trade creditors Daily VLCC earnings stay near $100,000 amid IMO 2020 switch Spot returns of scrubber-fitted and non-scrubber tonnage begin to differentiate with market focus shifting to December-loading cargoes Nordic Shipholding hit by longer than planned drydockings But Danish tanker owner cut loss due to lack of vessel impairments Reed Smith targets Asian growth after losing legal duo Law firm continuing to invest in Singapore after Squire Patton Boggs recruits Stimpson and Kenworthy Ready for impact assessments? UN puts shipping in the frame Draft biodiversity regulations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) could hold surprises for ocean industries Samsung Heavy Industries signs five-ship deal for Arctic LNG 2 quintet with Zvezda Shipbuilder pushes to close its orderbook target for 2019 in a weak year for newbuilding orders Global Ship Lease takes post-panamax containership spending spree to $100m Four 6,000-teu boxships take this year's tally to seven medium-size acquisitions since the Poseidon Containers merger Irish Continental Group brings containership fleet to six Irish group takes another feeder containership vessel from German market Shippers slam EU decision on liner consortia Lines need to be 'policed' after EU decision, says GSF Ocean Yield buys back $42m in outstanding bonds The diversified Norwegian shipowner plans to refinance just over half of its bonds due in April 2020. Vroon sells another car carrier as price pressure remains Dutch owner offloads vessel into Japan, while Zodiac also linked to sale of Eukor-chartered ship. Korea Line emerges as winner of Shell LNG bunker vessel charter South Korean shipowner revealed as company behind order for 18,000-cbm newbuilding at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Monjasa adds $160m of financing ahead of IMO 2020 Danish bunker and tanker player welcomes aboard four new lenders FIS brokers first LSFO futures trade on Singapore index John Banaskiewicz company says such deals help owners hedge bunker risk ahead of IMO 2020 deadline Evergreen scraps containership trio for $18m Taiwanese owner said to have offloaded 1997/98-built vessels, while Petrobras markets tanker. Champion Tankers secures higher-than-expected price for 22-year-old tanker Champion Tankers is poised to secure a higher-than-anticipated price for a 22-year-old, Italian-built MR tanker. The move comes as the Norwegian chemical and product tanker owner is in the process of renewing its fleet and clearing out the ships built before 2000. Market sources said the Bergen-based company has committed the 40,000-dwt Champion Trader (built 1997) to a Chinese buyer for $7.2m. Great Eastern Shipping sells another older suezmax tanker Great Eastern Shipping has sold a 19-year-old suezmax tanker at a significantly higher price than the last done deal in the sector. The move comes as the diversified Indian owner continues to clear out its older suezmaxes. Shipbroking sources in Europe said Great Eastern has sold the 147,000-dwt Jag Lakshita (built 2000) to an undisclosed buyer for $16m. VesselsValue estimates that a Samsung Frontline finances Trafigura suezmaxes with $544m Chinese leaseback deal John Fredriksen-controlled company also strikes agreement with Credit Suisse for a newbuilding tanker Stolt Tankers in 20 ship sale and leaseback deal with CMBFL Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner will use funds to refinance certain debt secured on the vessels Russia and US battle for European LNG market share Imports to the region have jumped nearly 80% year-on-year, according to Banchero Costa 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

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Global Shippers Forum pans extending liner carrier protection The Global Shippers Forum says the views of exporters and importers have been ignored by European regulators extending antitrust protection to liner carriers. US, Canadian and Mexican officials make pre-holiday USMCA push Last-minute meeting in Washington likely will hash out changes to make NAFTA's successor palatable to congressional Democrats. Former trucking employee pleads guilty in elaborate wire fraud scheme Tracy Cox pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in federal court on Nov. 22, admitting she orchestrated an elaborate money transfer scheme to... Prologis and Norwegian investment arm in $2 billion US logistics warehouse venture Prologis signs joint venture with Norwegian investment giant to buy 19 million square foot U.S. portfolio for nearly $2 billion Tanker bosses give thanks for six-figure rates, order drought Crude-tanker rates are staying lofty for a prolonged period, proving that the October spike was no "one off." Comment period extended for proposed rule on rail employee training The notice of proposed rulemaking pertains to training for Class II and Class III rail employees. Fuller joins conversation on Chattanooga's digital future FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller joined Chattanooga city leaders in discussing the city's tech movement. 5 transportation management system trends for 2020 Rapid advancements in technology continue to impact the transportation management system market. Here are five trends to watch in the year ahead. Freight Futures daily curve: 11/27 Trucking Freight Futures quiet on Tuesday as the November spot contracts near expiration. FMCSA monitoring weather for potential HOS changes Midwest storms could trigger exemptions for hauling snow removal materials and equipment. Rail carloads see false positive on wonky comp North American Class I carloads increased year-over-year in week 47 on a favorable comp. The prior four-week average remains weak. Today's Pickup: Getting on the same page with accounts payable; the great logistics moonshot Staying on the same page with accounts receivable; extending logistics into space Operations at Canadian National resume The eight-day strike sent ripple effects across Canada's rail supply chain. Report: Vertex Railcar owes nearly $45.4 million CRRC Yangtze Co. Ltd., owner of 22% of Vertex, claims nearly all of the debt listed in the petition filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in... Commentary: Observations made on the future of supply chains from #FWLIVE Chicago Brian Aoaeh offers observations about the future of supply chains following his attendance at the recent FreightWaves LIVE event . Capacity tightens into the holidays, but how long will it last? Will markets remain tight into the first quarter or soften right after Thanksgiving? US sanctions put squeeze on Cubametales The Office of Foreign Assets Control places subsidiary to Cuban state-run oil shipper, Corporacion Panamericana, on blacklist for circumventing sanctions against Venezuela's oil sector. New Jersey motor carriers consider next moves under ABC test law Grass might be greener in Keystone state rather than Garden state as new law puts new risk on motor carriers. Redwood Logistics launches Connect 2.0, a software enabling data sharing and easier workflows Redwood Logistics has unveiled Redwood Connect 2.0, which can be leveraged by logistics experts to drag and drop what they want to happen to the... Shipping's spot-rate model could collide with green agenda Investors and commodity shippers favor spot contracts, but GHG cuts will require more long-term employment. US importer expects increase in Mexican avocados this winter Mexican avocado imports to the U.S. are expected to increase around 6% this winter compared to the same period last year, with as much as... Knight-Swift opens tech brokerage office in Phoenix's East Valley KNX is hiring brokers and full-stack developers for the new office. Labor Department sues Iowa trucking company over employees' 401(k) plan The Department of Labor claims Ben Shinn Trucking failed to remit employees' contributions to the company's 401(k) plan in a timely manner. Analyst: The US-China trade war is 'sucking the life' out of trans-Pacific trade The shift of production from China to southeast Asia is unlikely to stop the trans-Pacific container market from declining this year.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Crude, products settle lower on US storage builds Monjasa ups credit facilities by $160 million in preparation for IMO 2020 At current crude oil prices the bunker industry may need as much as $4 billion more working capital to meet the higher fuel bills next year, Lina Molfetas, senior bunker trader at KPI Bridge Oil, said in October. Lukoil may halve HSFO output at foreign refineries in 2020 HSFO crack spreads at record lows as IMO 2020 looms Global cracks for high sulfur fuel oil have weakened sharply over the past two months after a year of abnormal strength. External: Global Risk Management

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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