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BRIEFS
March 13, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay 'cautiously optimistic' about cargo, but expects 'substantial loss' in H1 2020
  • Coronavirus could slap US$700m bill on US retailers in March/April
  • Covid-19 outbreak could delay annual ocean shipping contracts
  • US ports take heavy hit from coronavirus outbreak
  • Evergreen switches to online booking platform after Maersk, Hapag Lloyd
  • US trucking markets hold firm, but fears of falling spending will squeeze cargo loads
  • Chris Price to succeed Al-Saleh as CEO of Agility
  • Airfreight rates to hit US$10/kg; more rises as demand surges
  • Drone Delivery Canada to pilot cargo flights with payload of up to 400 pounds
  • US$1.8m cocaine hidden in flower shipment seized at San Juan airport

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • CFSAI postpones Annual Day Function & Conference scheduled for today in Mumbai
  • Changing impact of Covid-19 on container shipping
  • NMPT board approves dedicated berth for Coast Guard
  • CVC fund launched to invest in disruptive start-ups in logistics industry
  • New dedicated rail freight corridors being mulled
  • Crude oil, natural gas, steel, copper, aluminium face gloom due to Covid-19
  • India can achieve 6 pc GDP growth in FY21 despite crisis, says CEA
  • Low prices of crude seen as demand driver for India
  • Global economy faces greatest danger since financial crisis, says OECD
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Cargo & Logistics Awards 2020 postponed
  • Gujarat Maritime University organises 1st edition of GMU-CIArb International Maritime Arbitration Competition in association with India branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
  • HAZCHEM & IMDG Code training seminar at CTL-BHP 2020 a comprehensive learning experience

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Overcoming digital hurdles
  • Look at today's logistics in Italy from within
  • Intermodal operators demand safeguards
  • B&H Worldwide takes AOG Technics on board
  • JCL Logistics picks CEO for Swiss branch
  • DP World: organic growth and acquisitions
  • UPS evaluate Gaussin electric shifters
  • Coronavirus says goodbye to angels
  • Hellmann: contract logistics for Jakks Pacific
  • New project cargo director for Bati Group
  • Europe's biggest cargo gateway feels sick in February
  • New 52-foot container carriers added
  • Port of Los Angeles' corona loss so far
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Profits down for Swiss Post
  • Gecas appoints two new heads
  • Scotland promotes shift from road to rail
  • Wilhelmshaven reaches Top 20
  • Airport on Shetland's main island to close

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Transatlantic air freight rates to soar as US imposes Europe travel ban
  • US importers brace for disruption as China recovers and imports surge
  • MSC sends mega-vessels to bring much-needed empty containers back to the US
  • Pandemic looks set to hit Cathay Pacific hard, after a 'challenging' 2019
  • Bangladesh approves construction of 'essential' first deepwater port
  • Supply chain radar: Atlas Air - when will they fly again?
  • Carol Tomé to take the helm as David Abney retires after 46 years at UPS

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Jotun: "We've solved the biofouling problem once and for all"
    Norwegian marine coatings specialist Jotun claims to have "solved the problem of biofouling once and for all" with an offering called Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). It combines a high performance antifouling, SeaQuantum
  • Anglo-Eastern rolls out DNV GL's Navigator Port technology fleetwide
    Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has completed the successful roll-out of DNV GL's Navigator Port software to its fleet of more than 600 vessels. Navigator Port is used daily onboard several
  • Corvus to supply ESS for innovative hybrid coastal
    Corvus Energy has been selected by electrical system integrator Westcon Power & Automation (WPA) to supply the lithium-ion battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for a new 8,500 dwt hybrid coastal cargo vessel
  • Coronavirus: IMO closes HQ building, postpones meetings
    IMO's headquarters building in London was closed to visitors and staff today, and will be closed tomorrow, as a precautionary measure due to the coronavirus outbreak. This follows the March 11 assessment
  • Cook Inlet Tug & Barge adds shallow draft tug to fleet
    Anchorage, Alaska, headquartered Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company, is adding a versatile shallow draft tugboat, the Bristol Wind, to its fleet in mid-April.
  • VIDEO: Princess Cruises suspends operations for 60 days
    In what it calls a "proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19," Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises brand says it will voluntarily pause global operations of its
  • Bouchard says it has closed on financing
    Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co., whose recent problems have been well-publicized, says that it has been "able to close on financing to start paying back vessel wages and meet other outstanding

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Greek shipowners lead lucrative VLCC charter market
    VLCC daily rates on main tanker routes grew by almost 25% in certain cases as market dynamics prolong earnings spree
  • Greek ferry caught in coronavirus scare as crisis hammers sector's earnings
    The Greek ferry sector faces taking an 'enormous' economic hit because of coronavirus considerations with traffic on all routes about...
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations for two months
    Princess Cruises said the 'voluntary and temporary pause' was a proactive response to the spread of coronavirus
  • Automation can keep ports competitive, but job losses are a worry
    Education is seen as key to striking a balance by keeping workers up to date - and on the job...
  • The Interview: Rodolphe Saade
    Rodolphe Saadé probably thought that he knew what to expect when he stepped into the top job at CMA CGM...
  • EU ministers welcome Green Deal, but stress need for global action
    The EU transport ministers endorsed push for carbon neutral shipping, but highlighted the 'utmost' importance of global action and the...
  • Phase One deal fails to boost Sino-US trade in January
    BIMCO warns China and the US are unlikely to hit their targets under the deal, which will have to be...
  • China ship calls return to previous levels
    Calls by container-related vessels to Shanghai and Yangshan are at the same level now as this time last year
  • IMO shuts London headquarters and postpones further meetings
    The move comes after the World Health Organization said the Covid-19 outbreak can be characterised as a pandemic
  • Transport groups call for protection of intermodal rail during shutdowns
    Terminal operator Contship Italia expects volumes to be hit by coronavirus, but says its logistics operations can play vital role...
  • Singapore bunker fleet will expand despite oil price plunge
    Singapore's bunker fleet tally stood at 213 vessels as of Tuesday, up from 201 on September 30, 2019
  • IMO sulphur cap highlights OW Bunker collapse lessons
    Assessing counterparty risk remains one of the better protective steps that can be taken, as is checking supplier contracts and...
  • Maersk holding company appoints new board members
    Maersk executive joins former Google director at Maersk's top table
  • Oil price crash predicted to curb US gas production
    Record investments last year as well as plunging LNG prices this year have already tested investors' appetite entering 2020, but...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Daily tanker earnings reach $300,000 | IMO planning postponement of latest environmental talks | Scrubber economics weaken |...
  • DP World focuses on integration in 2020
    DP World posted a 4.6% rise in 2019 net profit to $1.3bn on a 36.1% rise in turnover to $7.7bn...
  • US global oil outlook jolted by Saudi-Russia market share battle
    The EIA assumes that Opec will target 'market share instead of a balanced global oil market', with its crude oil...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • US imports from China crash to near-four-year low
  • Forwarders: Coronavirus less disruptive than West Coast labor disruptions
  • US ban sparks search for alternatives to trans-Atlantic air cargo
  • New UPS CEO brings shipper perspective
  • Chittagong depots cease container stuffing for three carriers
  • China-EU shippers turn to rail after ocean capacity cuts
  • Coronavirus-hit Chinese truck capacity nearing full strength

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Dynagas back in the black with fourth quarter results
  • Volatility has KNOT Offshore Partners patient with dropdowns
  • Handysizes see steady gains in Atlantic Basin
  • Enviable dilemma for VLCC owners: the choice between spot trading and floating storage
  • Capital Link pushes back two events, takes one online
  • 'Big Three' cruise majors lose $54bn from 52-week highs amid coronavirus
  • Second couple sues Princess Cruises over coronavirus 'negligence'
  • Shipping stocks hammered again with a few tanker outliers
  • Despite lockdown, d'Amico's tanker arm bullish in business prospects
  • Clarksons Platou has $200,000 VLCC rates in sight
  • India clamps down on cruise as coronavius reaches pandemic
  • GoodBulk on the hunt to acquire 'distressed' ships, president steps down
  • IFAN warns non-paying shipowners that navigation safety at risk in Gulf
  • SSY closes for 14 days in Bergen after cleaner comes down with virus
  • Princess Cruises and Viking suspend operations as pandemic punishes cruise
  • IMO shuts shop at London headquarters as 'precaution' on coronavirus fears
  • It is time to challenge the cosy consensus on executive pay
  • MSC and RINA to convert ferry into coronavirus hospital ship
  • Cosco Specialised takes ultramax MPP fleet to 20
  • Tokyo MOU to take 'pragmatic' approach to regulatory issues
  • GTT signs Excelerate Energy up for technical services deal
  • Italian shipowners devise action plan in wake of virus lockdown
  • Dalian Shipbuilding to end decades-long Greek order drought
  • Tanker rate surge fails to insulate owners from stock market massacre
  • Greek ferry held at port over suspect coronavirus case
  • KN beefs up FSRU loan amid long-term positivity
  • VLCC rates soar as Saudi Arabia swoops on spot tonnage
  • Chinese shipyards lead race for Hapag-Lloyd's mega-boxships
  • Atlas Maritime sells 15-year-old aframax tanker in potential renewal move
  • Term rates stretch as charterers fix 25 PSVs in North Sea
  • Deutsche Bank upgrades shipping with promotion of Amit Mehrotra
  • Astra exploits low bulker market for renewal moves
  • Michael Sirat rebuffs doubters on CMA CGM's financial picture
  • Shuttle tankers yet to feel impact of virus and low oil price
  • Maritime shares slump as Trump bans US entry to Europeans
  • BDI rises to seven-week high as Indian Ocean fixtures boost supramaxes
  • China bulker discharge rates down 34% on coronavirus fears

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • Seafood shipping concerns rise amid coronavirus outbreaks
    Coronavirus is having an impact on many industries. One of those impacted is the global seafood industry.
  • Dachser expanding Shanghai airfreight service in 'volatile' coronavirus times
    Charters between Germany and China rise as logistics provider readies for "whatever happens" in coming weeks.
  • Coronavirus spawns worldwide box-repositioning challenge
    Coronavirus left containers scattered in the wrong ports. Liner companies are trying to get them back into position.
  • Trump bans travel from Europe, adding to airline woes
    Airlines are getting hammered by falling demand and now will lose much of the trans-Atlantic market entirely for a month as the U.S. bans travel...
  • Trade groups unite to fight forced labor in China supply chains
    "As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains," said five large U.S. apparel and footwear associations.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2020
  • European jet fuel swaps collapse after Trump flight bans
    The European jet fuel swaps market collapsed Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping flight restrictions from 26 European countries in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus in the US.
  • Soaring VLCC rates weigh on values for Mediterranean, West African crude
    Crudes from the Mediterranean and West Africa -- already weighed on by reduced demand as a result of COVID-19 -- have seen a further hit to their values this week from a sharp rise in freight costs, sources said.
  • US crude imports from Saudi Arabia likely to push USGC HSFO prices lower: sources
    An increase in crude imports from Saudi Arabia into the US Gulf Coast could spell trouble for the high-sulfur fuel oil, or HSFO market, sources said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 11% on week amid rising inland demand
    Diesel and gasoil inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 11% week on week to a 14-month low of 1.922 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed. This represented the smallest level of stocks since December 2018, according to the data.
  • Growing imports spur fuel changes in Latin America
    Growing refined product imports into Latin American have pushed some countries to make fuel specification changes that help better align their demand with international supply, and more changes are potentially on the way.
  • European-to-Asia naphtha spread widens to 4-year high
    European naphtha's discount to Asia has widened as the sharp plunge in the oil complex and coronavirus pandemic have depressed markets globally leading traders to look to move barrels east.
  • RBOB futures tumble below 90 cents/gal as coronavirus takes toll on gasoline demand
    NYMEX RBOB futures tumbled below 90 cents/gal Thursday, driven by expectations of lower driving demand as a result of the spreading coronavirus.
  • Saudi crude shipments to US refiners seen tripling by early April
    Volumes of Saudi Arabian crude to US refiners is expected to average about 1.5 million b/d during the last week of March.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 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
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
(Leadership)
››› 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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