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January 10, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • China's Pearl River cargo volume breaches 1b tonnes
  • US trade deficit reaches lowest since 2016 as imports plunge
  • Airlines follow FAA ban of US airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran
  • US President threatens severe sanctions against Iraq over troops removal
  • Chittagong box volume up 7pc to 3.1m TEU, Dhaka ICD throughput also rises
  • Wilmington is honoured as most productive small N America port
  • Silk Road: Geely starts localised-assembled Proton X70 in Malaysia
  • China, Hong Kong air freight traffic push up global volumes
  • SF Airlines boosts service between Shenzhen and New Delhi
  • EL AL inks ACMI agreement with Atlas Air

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Bahri extends liner shipping network to South India with MV Bahri Jeddah's maiden calls at Ennore & Chennai ports
  • Liberian Registry introduces simplified vessel registration process
  • New fuel advisory services for shippers & forwarders launched
  • Coffee exports up in 2019
  • Cotton exports in first 3 months of the season down
  • Oilmeal exports down in Dec.
  • APM Terminals Mumbai remains committed towards further ease of doing business & embracing increased digitisation as it handles more than 2 m TEUs in 2019
  • CCI releases 'Market Study on E-commerce in India: Key Findings & Observations'
  • FDI inflows up in H1

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Don't wait 30 years
  • Automotive logistics provider tests LNG trucks in France
  • Ocean Alliance Day 4 product to take off in April
  • Scheduled road haulage services across Southeast Asia
  • Disappointing November results for Asia Pacific airlines
  • Auto Terminal Gioa Tauro fully in new hands
  • Seko Logistics acquires Air-City
  • Naomi Landman joins Damco
  • New intra-Asian service to be launched by Yang Ming
  • Another successful year for Pennsylvania's railroad
  • Lothar Thoma is the new head of air & sea at Gebrüder Weiss
  • ESR announces new lease with Amazon
  • Swissport renews contract in Belgium
  • Why it's important to invest in road safety innovation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ship Serv appoints Henrik Hyldahn as CEO
  • Record year for GO Express & Logistics
  • Improving safety systems in vessels
  • Next development stage for biggest Textron aircraft

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • December and January data point to a happier new year for air freight
  • 'More calls and faster transits' in Ocean Alliance east-west service shake-up
  • Ambitious rival Florida airport targets a prime slice of Miami's freighter traffic
  • Geodis eyes network opportunities as SE Asia's roads improve
  • Dunkirk first port in France to offer 'cold ironing' for containerships
  • New wave of companies pledge not to ship through Arctic Ocean
  • Market Insight EXCLUSIVE: Hellmann gets new global ocean head ex-Schenker, cuts COO post
  • M&A radar: If PIL worsens, Temasek will bail it out and flip to CMA CGM

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Red Rock to supply cranes for third Keppel FELS dredge
    Keppel FELS has awarded Kristiansand, Norway, headquartered Red Rock AS a contract for the delivery of two cranes for the third in a series of newbuild trailing suction hopper dredges the Singapore
  • Britannia P&I strengthens North American presence
    The Britannia P&I club has underlined its commitment to the North American market by establishing a new exclusive correspondent, B Americas P&I, to be based in New York. B Americas P&I will
  • Breaching Snake River dams is a $2.3 billion bad idea says PNWA
    Environmentalists are pushing for the removal of four dams on the lower Snake River in the hopes that this would improve salmon stock. Recently, the State of Washington released a draft Lower
  • Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind project thus far
    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been named as the preferred turbine supplier for the massive 2,640 MW Dominion Energy Virginia Offshore Wind project. This is the largest offshore wind power project
  • Lubrizol identifies VLSFO engine condition challenges
    Legacy cylinder oils may not protect ship engines from the variable fuel characteristics of very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), according to Wickliffe, Ohio, headquartered global additive supplier Lubrizol Corp. In a
  • Svitzer tugboats play key role in Australia bushfire response
    As the bushfire crisis accelerated across Australia over the weekend of January 4-5, 2020, the Svitzer team in Eden, New South Wales, played a significant role in the response. Svitzer Australia has

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Economou sees Signal alliance as game-changer for tanker pool
    Signal's management track record could deliver spot rates of as much as $4,000 per day more than industry averages in...
  • VLCC rates keep most tankers transiting Hormuz
    'There have been no attacks on tankers, or any specific threats to shipping at this stage. I don't think anybody...
  • Forwarders frustrating box-owning benefits
    Operational difficulties mean shippers find it hard to use their own containers
  • Port of Rotterdam supports EU action on emissions
    The EU Emissions Trading System should be a back-up instrument in case the IMO does not adopt sufficiently ambitious measures...
  • Ocean Alliance holds steady with new services
    Capacity and trades remain the same as number of ships utilised drops slightly
  • China Merchant Energy Shipping takes $500m in shares offer
    Proceeds will be mainly used to finance its part of its existing orderbook of four very large crude carriers, two...
  • Hong Kong retains prowess as maritime centre
    Decarbonisation and digitalisation emerged as major themes running through the week, while other important areas such as Hong Kong's role...
  • Cargill's shipping unit reaps benefit of planning ahead
    Cargill says it will manage the risk of higher fuel prices by continuing to secure contracts with reputable fuel suppliers...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Greek owners take top S&P spot in 2019 | Star Bulk set to benefit from scrubber advantage...
  • Sulphur cap violation reported in China
    DMSA says that infringement may occur if "the high sulphur and low-sulphur fuels are not blended properly or if the...
  • Pavilion Energy completes Iberdrola acquisition
    Pavilion Energy has established a foothold in Europe by buying Iberdrola's LNG and gas portfolio
  • Rocket attack in Baghdad hits tanker shares
    The rocket attack that unsettled the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday clearly indicates that hostilities between the US and...
  • Woodside receives go-ahead for Sangomar project
    Sangomar is the second large-scale field development to launch off Senegal following the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Trimble, Kuebix plan TMS uniting truckers, shippers
  • Forwarders leaving shipper-owned container opportunities on the table: survey
  • SM Line gives Portland a container comeback opening
  • LA judge deals blow to AB5's validity for truckers
  • Ocean Alliance tweaks network as rivals change members
  • NJ's classification bill dead, for now, but will return: senator

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Demolition market reignites for large bulkers as Berge Bulk sells fifth in a year
  • Exmar makes sweeping changes to company structure, C-suite
  • Seacor Holdings borrows $200m for tanker subsidiary
  • Diana Shipping fixes another panamax to Phaethon
  • First VLCC sales talk of New Year indicates rising vessel prices
  • BW Group's Dorian sell-off continues as share prices rise
  • SFL Corp poised to pay off maturing debt after $67.5m bond sale
  • DECADE AHEAD: Finance sector forecasts greater focus on environment
  • CIT Group fixes $56m of finance for Advantage tanker buys
  • DECADE AHEAD: Opportunities and 'challenges in disguise' for bulkers
  • Svitzer ships shelter Australian fire refugees
  • DECADE AHEAD: 2020s seen as 'transformational' for boxships
  • DECADE AHEAD: Tanker owners brace for regulatory challenges and turbulence in 2020s
  • DECADE AHEAD: Maritime lawyers see opportunity in the 'Roaring Twenties'
  • Grieg Shipbrokers to move into panamax and capesize sectors
  • Petrobras says FPSO contractor died after drinking ethanol
  • Shearwater takes over CGG seismic survey fleet as new JV planned
  • VLCC owner Soechi targets refinancing as Fitch maintains rating
  • Britannia expands in US as UK Club recruits in Greece
  • SK Shipping and Hyundai Glovis emerge behind $282m HHI order
  • Reederei H Vogemann homes in on $190m bulker order
  • Some VLSFO exceeds new sulphur cap, shipowners report
  • Eastern Pacific turns to DSME to raise dual-fuelled boxship tally
  • Sovcomflot inks world's first ice-class LNG-fuelled MR tankers
  • South Korean companies fined for Hyundai Heavy cargo price-fixing
  • Equinor closes in on charters for LPG-retrofitted VLGCs
  • Armed men plant cocaine after boarding Zeaborn boxship
  • Shell homes in on shipowners for LNG-fuelled LR2 dozen
  • Amsol salvage tug successfully rescues ailing sea bird
  • Euronav lines up big dividend payouts as tanker cash rolls in
  • Trump has fanned volatility, but shipping opportunities abound
  • DECADE AHEAD: Decarbonisation push set to create opportunities for gas as a transition fuel
  • Xinzhou Zhejiang Shipbuilding lands domestic handymax bulker order
  • Waruna Nusa Sentana gives older tankers the heave-ho
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition boosts tanker fleet by five

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • NYC Sanitation Department ready for Mack's first electric refuse truck
    The New York City Department of Sanitation will begin testing the first Mack LR Electric refuse truck, hoping to gain valuable insight into the viability...
  • US commission supports sanctions for Chinese human rights abusers
    A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate lawmakers see export controls as a means to punish those Chinese officials and companies involved in human...
  • ELD supplier Trimble acquires Kuebix, sees big integration ahead
    The acquisition of Kuebix is believed to be a step toward making a fragmented transportation industry more efficient.
  • Airbus to ramp up aircraft production in Alabama
    Airbus is expanding its aircraft manufacturing operations on Boeing's home turf.
  • Peak season over, now on to the January blues (with video)
    In the second DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index of 2020, the shippers gain power for the first time in 7 weeks. Look for the...
  • Prologis closes on $4 billion purchase of Industrial Property Trust
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/9
    Trucking Freight Futures mostly stable on Wednesday with SEA to LAX under downward pressure.
  • White House proposes slashing timelines for highway projects
    Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.
  • Today's Pickup: Airfreight market continued decline during holiday season
    Airfreight market continues decline; U.S. trade deficit falls to three-year low; LiDAR to get more affordable.
  • US rail traffic starts off new year in a slump
    Association of American Railroads reports volumes continue to run lower than a year ago.
  • Stormy weekend ahead for dozens of US states (with forecast video)
    Snow, ice, wind, severe thunderstorms to slow down supply chains next few days.
  • CBP taps nine firms for e-commerce data pilot
    Companies from Amazon to Zulily agree to help Customs and Border Protection figure out how to identify and target high-risk shipments.
  • Werner joins California electric truck testing parade
    Add Werner Enterprises to the parade of companies testing battery-powered heavy-duty trucks in California.
  • International Airlines Group CEO stepping down
    Willie Walsh will be succeeded by Iberia CEO Luis Gallego.
  • Leveraging data to lower roadside assistance expenses
    Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.
  • Container lines boost blank voyages as Q1 downturn looms
    Lunar New Year marks traditional ocean shipping slowdown, but U.S.-China trade tiff means extra slack.
  • Commentary: Images that defined rail freight market view in 2019
    Jim Blaze writes about the key messages he extrapolated about railroading in 2019.
  • Trade war helps keep Mexico as top US trading partner
    Mexico continues to be the top trading partner for the United States, ranking No. 1 in total trade value through November, at $567.81 billion. It...
  • FreightWaves introduces AskWaves, an online spot for research and answers
    Introducing AskWaves, a place to search for answers in the logistics, transportation and the supply chain industry. With AskWaves, you can ask the FreightWaves team...
  • Midwest Motor Express acquired by investment firms
    Top 25 less-than-truckload carrier Midwest Motor Express has been acquired by Red Arts Capital and Prudential Capital Partners.
  • FourKites develops functionalities helping carriers control trucking operations data
    Partner Hub enables carriers to control who can access the data coming out of their trucking operations.
  • Freight All Kinds: Logistics of commercial construction
    Freight All Kinds: Logistics of commercial construction looks at the shipment of commercial building materials and the "carriers" moving them.
  • Second court puts big hit on imposing AB5 against California trucking sector
    This time it's a state court that says the FAAAA act blocks AB5 from regulating trucking employment
  • What is Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR)?
    Precision Scheduled Railroading, or PSR, is the operational method of running a railroad for maximum asset utilization by which freight movements are scheduled and managed...
  • Convoy removes debate over lumper fees with payment option
    Lumper payments can tie up cash for weeks as carriers wait for reimbursement, but Convoy is now automating the process, guaranteeing payment with the touch...
  • US will enforce IMO 2020 despite some doubts: commodity attorney
    There are plenty of individual interests likely to want enforcement of IMO 2020. But is the market incentivizing noncompliance?
  • Trimble requests extension to FMCSA repair mandate
    The request comes as the company struggles to update PeopleNet devices that malfunctioned over the New Year.
  • Cuomo hints at an AB5-like regulation for New York; effort in New Jersey derailed for now
    No specific trucking reference in the governor's State of the State, but calls current situation a "scam."
  • ExxonMobil wins rare challenge against OFAC penalty
    Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control won't hinder its broader enforcement activities.
  • Container-line consolidation has failed to increase freight rates
    Despite all the mergers and all the alliances, ocean container rates are still lower than they were seven years ago.
  • CES 2020: EmbraerX, Elroy to collaborate on hybrid cargo drone
    The two companies are exploring opportunities in the logistics market.
  • California plans to expand rules requiring ships to use shore power
    California is proposing to require more ships, including tankers and roll-on, roll-off vessels to use shore power when docked.
  • Feds release new AV policy
    U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao touts agency collaboration and leadership in AV research and development.
  • More air transport companies seek certification for perishable logistics
    Temperature-sensitive cargo like meat can be exposed to warm air and other environmental conditions during transfers and storage without good logistics management procedures.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 9, 2020
  • Rough weather at Novorossiisk threatens loadings: sources
    Bad weather at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk may hamper shipping operations there, sources said Thursday.
  • TENDER DATA: Refidomsa seeks high sulfur diesel for Feb delivery
    The last Refidomsa HSD tender seen by Platts was for one 160,000-barrel cargo delivering January 14-16. Before that, Refidomsa sought long-term supply starting in November.
  • Compliant bunker fuel prices move closer amid conflicting fundamentals
    The start of 2020 has seen the spread between the main compliant bunker fuels, 0.5% sulfur fuel oil and marine gasoil, shrink, amid high demand for very low sulfur fuel oil and slack market conditions for middle distillates.
  • FUTURES 5: Oil decline extends as market consolidates, searches for next direction
    Crude futures were slightly lower at market settle Thursday after a range-bound session as markets looked for signs of next direction following steep losses the session prior.
  • Japan's first IMO-compliant domestic bunker contracts for Q4 2019 settled at Yen 63,500/kl.
    The contract, for fourth-quarter 2019, was settled at Yen 63,500/kl (93.18$/b).
  • Petrobras suspends ship transit via Strait of Hormuz on Middle East tensions
    The Brazilian major said that such a change will not have any impact on fuel supply in Brazil.
  • Spread between 0.5%S bunkers and 0.1%S MGO narrows in Panama
    "Fewer suppliers are offering VLSFO in general," a source said.

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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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