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BRIEFS

November 13, 2020

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Global shipping industry seen on course to perform better than previously expected MSC vessel bags Ship of the Year award Swire Shipping enhances South-East Asia service CBIC notifies 5 pc import duty on components used in manufacturing open cell for LED/LCD TV panels Fixing of loading arms for two days at Deendayal Port oil jetty NLDS extends its reach to Pipavav Port; covers 100 pc of India's container volume Port seeks investor interest for proposed project PSA Singapore & PSA Antwerp recognised Shanghai port remains No. 1 in container handling & achieves monthly record PLI scheme seen boosting exports Baltic Exchange & Antwerp Chartering Club strengthen relationship TT Club's regular risk management newsletter goes 'Live'

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European digital solutions Innovative Germany - Austria service IAG Cargo performs special Diwali service DHL Express targets Asian market Globaltruck confirms Sattarov as CEO Rail vehicle leasing company expands in Italy Sea Intelligence on demand in Q4/2020 Alha Group helps build transatlantic bridge More than 1,000 cargo-only flights since March Green Cargo to test digital automatic coupling It only takes a smile Eurogate in transformation Customs software for Northern Ireland in peril "Curiosity of the Day" American Airlines introduces new mail module Video intelligence improves fleet safety Cass expands executive team OMP sells shares to Ackermans & van Haaren THE Alliance till the end of 2020

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Moving the vaccine will be 'the biggest security challenge for a generation' Yang Ming Q3 profit adds fuel to shipper fury at carriers' 'immoral' strategy European shippers rush to unload stock to beat looming Brexit deadline Maersk doubles AE19 Asia-Europe rail capacity again as demand grows Express operators pour investment into Asia Pacific to grab e-commerce traffic Americold leads the charge as cold storage consolidation gathers pace Melwyn Noronha steps up to take over as CEO of Shipping Australia Fancy being IATA's new global head of cargo? On the wires: 'Monumental' Mainfreight - healthy, all-organic & delicious

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Corona scare gives cruise line share prices a slight ding Stocks of cruise lines took a minor hit today, in apparent reaction to reports that a passenger on board SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream 1 had tested positive for COVID-19. The boutique cruise Everett Ship Repair repositions floating dry dock to receive ferry The Port of Everett, Wash., reports that port tenant Everett Ship Repair has relocated its floating dry dock, Faithful Servant, from Pier 3 to South Terminal. The temporary move provided the depth Japanese partnership teams up on new electric vessel project Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) and e5 Lab Inc. have formed a business partnership to develop and promote the use of pure electric vessels in the Kansai Bay area. Called ABS launches infectious disease mitigation class notation With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, ABS is addressing the issue of how the physical arrangement of a marine or offshore asset can act to mitigate transmission of infectious diseases? It has published VIDEO: HullVane launches new product for fast-planing vessels Wageningen, Netherlands, based HullVane BV is adding a new solution to its line-up - the Foil Assist. It comes after several years in which HullVane has been researching and testing the effect Second of two battery-powered RO/ROs to be retrofitted with Thordon bearings The bow doors of Tycho Brahe - one of the two battery-powered RO/RO ferries operated on the 20-minute Helsingør, Denmark-Helsingborg, Sweden route by ForSeas Ferries -are to be retrofitted with grease-free ThorPlas-Blue

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Shipping finance costs to rise after health crisis 'It seems there's a bit of a barbell out there. You have the traditional lenders, focused on larger and more... Safe Bulkers eyes acquisitions to renew fleet The company underlined its intentions to bring in new ships to meet environmental standards as it reported better-than-expected financial results... UK container transport task force gathers as crisis deepens Port operators and container lines are now in dialogue with each other under the auspices of the Department for Transport... Teekay Tankers predicts challenging months ahead Teekay Tankers expects challenging months ahead. Rising Libyan crude oil production may help mid-size tankers, but a resurgence of coronavirus... Greek tanker collision death toll rises The body of the fifth Turkish fisherman killed in a collision with the Greek tanker Ephesos yesterday has been found... D'Amico optimistic amid product tanker downturn and vaccine hopes D'Amico felt the financial and trade impacts of the coronavirus backdrop in the third quarter. The company believes it is... Supply chains near break point amid service disruptions Container lines have faced both a record-breaking collapse in demand and a record-breaking resurgence in volumes this year. The inability... Chinese lessors urged to embrace green ship finance The leasing houses is just part of China's shipping community that appears lacking clarity in the directions of developing decarbonisation... Vaccine respite for tanker markets 'at least nine months away' Weaker demand outlook weighs heavily on tanker markets amid mild start to winter and Opec likely to scrap plans to... Yang Ming names new president after profitable quarter Taiwanese carrier expects the new management to bring higher business growth as shipping markets are trending up in the second... Gard to hike premium volume by up to 5% 'The main driver is a relatively limited number of large claims from the International Group pool,' says head of Norwegian... Lloyd's List Shipping Outlook Forum 2021: How to navigate the new normal It has been a year like no other: business forecasts and strategies swiftly had to be realigned to accommodate the... Coal trade on track for growth next year Coal trade seems to be the hardest hit of all dry bulk commodities this year, falling by 8% to 14%... Recognising maritime's unsung heroes This year, 20 men and women will receive the Merchant Navy Medal. 'Unsung heroes make up the fabric of our... Daily Briefing Free to read: Governments back crew change protocols \| Lower fuels costs helped box lines' profits \| Vaccine provides optimism... Indian crew caught up in China's Australian coal row The delay in berthing has been attributed to the Chinese Customs authorities not granting import clearances. Meanwhile, the service contracts... Australia LNG exports boosted by winter demand Australia exported 6.7m tonnes of liquefied natural gas or 98 cargoes in October, up from 6.2m tonnes or 91 cargoes... Alliance formed to advise maritime startups The alliance will create a network of industry veterans and decision-makers to help accelerate technology adoption in areas such as... LNG demand to 2040 needs $2trn in capital, says WoodMac With increasing investor activism on carbon, 'the gas industry of the future must become synonymous with ESG', WoodMac says. Gas...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Carriers pledge LA-LB help, resist calls for detention relief Imbalance in trucking market spurs rate hikes: Caplice Carriers levy container imbalance surcharges as scarcity worsens 2020 one of decade's best years for container shipping: Moody's Yang Ming shrugs off steep volume drop in profitable Q3 Extended trans-Pac retail peak season coming to an end

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Teekay LNG 'boring', but on target for 2020 results Despite volatility, the company said it will meet expectations Castor Maritime posts loss amid larger fleet's higher costs New York-listed bulker owner has bought five used panamaxes since September 2019 Safe Bulkers eyes more newbuildings in gradual fleet renewal US-listed dry bulk player wants more new-design, fuel-efficient ships to replace outgoing older panamaxes Bahamas Paradise denies reports of ship headed for scrap Chief executive Oneil Khosa says information is 'all false' and he is looking into its origin Historic LNG bunkering operations kicks off in Rotterdam CMA CGM says Port of Rotterdam set to become an 'LNG hub' for shipping's energy transition d'Amico International Shipping eyes vessel buybacks and more sales of old tonnage Chairman Paolo d'Amico says purchase options for two ships in leasebacks will be exercised by 2021 Shell will test digital fix for problem that vexed Noah Tracker to fight fatigue comes out top in seafarer welfare challenge set by Shell and Inmarsat Freight derivatives volumes surge in age of uncertainty Dry FFA industry rides wave and targets 24% growth over next two years Pangaea hails increased clarity following result of US presidential race Ed Coll says 'instability' issue will no longer be a bar to projects, even if Covid-19 is A quarter of on-order LNG carriers remain unfixed, Fearnleys says Liquidity is improving each year as cargo volumes, shipping and participants increase First VLCC of the year is sold for demolition Tanker with chequered history poised to be head to Pakistan under tow SFL assumes debt on Seadrill rigs as default threat lingers Talks between SFL, Seadrill and banks aimed at finding long-term solution Covid-19 has taken its toll on results at Epic Gas Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offhires Adnoc Logistics & Services eyeing dual fuel solution for VLCCs Shipowner seizing opportunities in current market to expand its fleet Simon Mokster divests PSV headed to serve Turkish power sector Sale comes as Singapore owner Britoil also offloads anchor-handling tug supply vessels Biden win can help erase bad LNG debts at Braemar Naves Change of US president could boost prospects for halted LNG export project Trials and tribulations: Studying shipping under lockdown Cass Business School student Dimitra Bouchari shares her experience and future hopes Manager Danica warns crew change costs will double next year Ship operators advised to budget as financial impact of ongoing crew crisis is set to continue Yang Ming shake-up continues as Patrick Tu appointed COO Taiwanese owner promotes strategy chief after retirement of chairman and chief executive Bronson Hsieh Denmark charges fuel giant Bunker Holding over Syrian sanctions State prosecutors says Bunker Holding, Dan-Bunkering and a group director sold jet fuel to Syria via Russian firms Danish defence minister aims to pull together coalition against pirates Trine Bramsen is contacting European partners in a bid to tackle rising threat of attacks in Gulf of Guinea Chemnav nets profit on tanker sale despite weak spot rates Aframax was briefly sanctioned by the US earlier this year for shipping Venezuelan oil DOF wins round more banks but rebels blocking vessel accounts Restructuring offshore shipping group still faces headaches as it tries to secure long-term refinancing UK rewards mariners past and present for service to industry TradeWinds' former columnist honoured with medal for her efforts on marine environment protection 2020 Bulkers marks five consecutive quarters of profit Oslo-listed bulker owner has also paid a dividend to shareholders every month over the past year, apart from in June Unctad warns second pandemic wave will deepen 4.1% maritime trade slump in 2020 United Nations trade organisation says short term outlook is grim but shipping can be at heart of a significant recovery in 2021 Teekay Tankers buys back aframaxes as it sees challenging months ahead Canadian tanker owner believes charter coverage of 22% leaves it well placed to come through tougher times for tankers Teekay LNG Partners hit by dry dockings and lower charter rates President and chief executive Mark Kremin expects earnings and cash flow to increase in fourth quarter Low-profile tanker player Kader dumps entire fleet Dubai-based tanker newcomer exits shipowning as vessels sail to a new entity Koban Shipping completes clean sweep of ADS VLCC fleet United Arab Emirates group said to have now bought all three elderly tankers sold by Norwegian owner Braemar goes 'back to the future' as shipbroker Gundy takes helm Non-core sales leave a tidier business for the reformed 'control freak' who has learned to delegate UK P&I targets 10% general increase and threatens premium hikes London-based mutual is latest P&I Club to announce double-digit premium rises for shipowner members Okeanis capturing West Africa premium as VLCC coverage hits 100% Greek shipowner has all VLCC spot days booked for fourth quarter at $24,000 per day UN report: high-emission boxships making more progress cutting CO2 across fleet than bulkers Larger boxships have reduced greenhouse gas emissions per vessel, but fleets across all sectors will need to make significantly more progress, says UN trade body IMO under pressure to rubber stamp controversial greenhouse gas pact Delegates urged to assess historic amendments to Marpol Annex VI on reducing carbon emissions 'with a view to approval' Covid-19 said to have taken its toll on results at Epic Gas Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offshire Japanese and French navies come to aid of injured seafarer Languages prove no barrier to combined rescue effort aboard chemical tanker in Gulf of Oman SeaDream "safe bubble" bursts with coronavirus scare on mask-free cruiseship Positive coronavirus test sees shipload of journalists and travel writers confined to their cabins. Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha as next chief executive Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021 Oscar Spieler named executive chairman of US gas exporter Delfin Former Frontline and Golar chief executive takes the helm as company reaches critical stage in FLNG newbuild program Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha has next chief executive Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021 Anglo American's charter tender attracted strong interest The charter of U-Ming's four dual-fuelled capesize bulkers will enable Anglo American to carry up to 5m tonnes of product per year U-Ming order aims to position shipowner at forefront of LNG-fuelled bulker wave Chief executive CK Ong believes the IMO's target to halve carbon pollution by 2050 'will expedite the charters of LNG-fuelled bulk carriers'

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Maersk moves quickly in reaction to criticism of delays in California ports No specifics in shipping company's statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges Port of Long Beach again breaks container record Gateway remains cautious and braced "for any shocks still to come." Yang Ming reports return to profitability "The outlook of container shipping still remains clouded in uncertainties over the possible comeback of the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China trade conflicts." Geodis in US links to Shopify, Amazon European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers. $9.3M in fake handbags, shoes seized at DFW Airport Inside the boxes agents found fake Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Adidas merchandise. Glyn Hughes to lead TIACA From IATA to TIACA. That's a lot of alphabet soup for new CEO Glyn Hughes to digest, but by all accounts he's up to the...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Japan's Cosmo Oil offers first LSFO spot cargo since Q1 on higher cracks Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil has offered a spot low sulfur fuel oil cargo for loading early December -- its first since February -- amid a strengthening crack spread, market sources said Nov. 12. USGC bunkers prices rising in Nov amid weak demand, stronger energy US Gulf Coast spot bunkers prices continued to rise Nov. 11 on support from stronger energy futures, with some markers hitting highs not seen in eight months despite ongoing demand destruction tied to the coronavirus pandemic. 0.1% Med cargoes at 5-week high on lower supply, low imports Physical differentials for 0.1% gasoil cargoes in the Mediterranean have reached their highest level for five weeks on low supply as a result of reduced refinery runs and falling imports amid low demand, sources said. US Refinery Scorecard: US refiners find strategies to adapt to lower demand Almost 10% of US refining capacity is offline due to low demand, plant repurposing, or extended turnarounds and many US refiners feel that is still not enough to support refining margins. European LSSR hit by faltering demand for road transport fuels European demand for low sulfur straight run -- typically processed in a refinery's secondary units to produce diesel and gasoline -- has been hit by the second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe US crude a winner as demand shift prompts Indian refiners to lighten slate The structural shift in India's oil products demand pattern in favor of products like LPG and naphtha and away from diesel have prompted refiners to lighten their crude slate, a move that may help US crude imports to post positive growth in 2020 despite overall crude inflows slipping into the red, analysts told S&P Global Platts. Chicago gasoline, diesel fall after city issues COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory Chicago fuel markets fell Nov. 12 after the city issued a stay-at-home advisory in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the city. OIL FUTURES: Oil complex retreats after unexpected US crude inventory build Oil futures retreated in midmorning US trading Nov. 12 following an unexpected build in US crude supply. Saudi Aramco fulfills December crude term allocations for Asian refiners Saudi Aramco, the biggest producer in the Middle East, has fulfilled Asian refiners' term allocations for December-loading crude oil, market participants said. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 2.8% on week to 2.6 million mt: Insights Global Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 2.8% to 2.597 million mt in the week to Nov. 11, Insights Global data released Nov. 12 showed. OIL FUTURES: Prices retreat as market eyes US crude build, COVID-19 surge The oil futures complex settled lower Nov. 12 on the heels of an unexpected build in US crude supply. Utilities make big hydrogen pitch to regulators, eye multiple options along value chain Blending natural gas and hydrogen in pipelines Ultimately could displace natural gas in power generation Oil market rebalancing to make 'slow progress' on weak fundamentals, says IEA IEA cuts 2020 demand estimates on Oil demand to climb by 5.8 mil b/d in 2021 Demand divergence between West and rest of the world Weak fundamentals persist as supply continues to grow WAF TRACKING: West African crude remains in floating storage as global total falls Volume of WAF crude in floating storage unchanged on month Two Suezmaxes floating each of Forcados, Girassol and Kissanje Shipping company Teekay Tankers sees headwinds for Q4 amid mixed sentiment Earnings show decreases for Q4 IEA trims 2020 oil demand forecast European fuel oil inventories fell in Sept. amid tight supply: IEA Fuel oil supply hinges on other products Marine demand remains steady New lockdowns, overcapacity complicate global refinery outlook: IEA 1.7 million b/d of capacity in 2020-2021 slated for shutdown US sees largest share of planned refinery closures

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SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

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

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

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.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

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.

OFFSHORE

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%

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPYARDS

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.

TRANSPORTATION

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

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

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

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.

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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%.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

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

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

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

AWARDS

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%.

SHIPPING

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

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

PORTS

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

TRANSPORTATION

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%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

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

NEWS

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

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

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

CRUISES

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%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

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%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

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

NEWS

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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%)

MEETINGS

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.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

COMPANIES

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

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

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%

COMPANIES

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

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

TRUCKING

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.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

SHIPPING

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

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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