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November 17, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • CMA CGM's new-generation LNG-powered containership being bunkered in Rotterdam
  • Hapag-Lloyd does well in first nine months of 2020
  • Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways to put extra focus on development of coastal shipping & waterways: Mansukh Mandaviya Ministry's new nomenclature unveiled
  • MOL group companies receive high performance awards
  • New China to Cambodia/Thailand (CT5) service
  • OOCL Logistics joins hands with China's Xi'an International Inland Port Multimodal Transportation Corporation for cross-border railway services
  • Swire Shipping deploys first 2,750-TEU newbuild on its newly upgraded North Asia Express service
  • THE Alliance announces updated service adjustments for December 2020
  • Yang Ming names Patrick Tu as President & COO
  • Yang Ming returns to profitability in 2020 Q3
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on flax fabric from China, Hong Kong
  • Cotton exports projected to be more
  • APM Terminals Pipavav reports Q2 results
  • Kamarajar Port handles largest ever container vessel on the East Coast
  • Allcargo Logistics moves 76-metre long super-sized cargo for L&T Hydrocarbon
  • CCI approves acquisition of 7.73% equity share capital of Jio Platforms by Google

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ambitious plans
  • DB Cargo to invest in logistics for steel giant
  • Moscow DME renews Isago certification
  • Upward trend in hinterland traffic confirmed
  • A French coup and a new split
  • Baltic Exchange's air freight indices take off
  • Inaction risks wave of bankruptcies
  • XPO promotes Patricia Sánchez
  • Gebrüder Weiss remains on course
  • First transport of coke to Italy completed
  • Twelve UK logisticians of the year
  • ICC decides for DIT
  • One month to go for MAP candidates
  • TNT Swiss Post's new facility
  • More handling capacity on the Red Sea
  • Pacific Harbor Line to test battery locomotive
  • Transplace picks Palo
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Livestock ex St Louis

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • Carriers 'using pandemic to boost profits' claim, as Asia-Europe rates explode
  • IRU warns of haulage insolvencies and 'irrevocable damage to supply chains'
  • Dutch ditch plan for tax on freighters, fearing loss of cargo to rivals
  • Peak season congestion traps truckers for hours at LAX cargo terminals
  • Congestion crisis outgrows ports as container stacks pop up across the UK
  • World's biggest shopping spree produces a new record for AliExpress
  • New vaccine triggers a new plan for distribution
  • Supply chain radar: Pfizer logistics must be as good as its science

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • Liebherr heavy-duty crane loads offshore wind monopiles in Rostock
    The new TCC 78000 heavy-duty gantry crane at crane manufacturer Liebherr's Rostock, Germany, facility - Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH - loaded 72 foundation piles for Denmark's largest wind farm between May and September
  • SeaRobotics launches next gen "Utility Class" ASV
    Stuart, Fla., based SeaRobotics Corporation (SRC), has released details of its next generation Utility Class ASV (autonomous surface vessel), the SR-Utility 3.0. Designed to extend the range and versatility of unmanned coastal
  • VIDEO: First night drone delivery to a ship
    Singapore-headquartered start-up F-drone reports that it has successfully completed the first commercial night drone delivery to a ship. The delivery was made on November 1 when a drone delivered a 3D printed
  • Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 virtual event attracts record attendance
    Marine Log's FERRIES kicked off its first-ever presentation as a virtual event with over 400 participants-nearly quadruple the event's attendance in 2019. This year's event was held virtually due to the COVID-19
  • Another 3,000-hp Maryland-built tugboat joins Vane Brothers fleet
    Underscoring the advantages of building in series, Vane Brothers has taken delivery of the 3,000 hp Cape Fear, the seventeenth Maryland-built tugboat to join the Baltimore-based company's expanding fleet. Since 2008, fifteen
  • Pandemic pushes up costs of crew changes
    Ship operators are being warned to expect higher crewing costs next year as pandemic measures and challenges in carrying out crew changes push prices higher. Henrik Jensen, managing director of Hamburg, Germany,
  • Golden Ray: Cutting operations resume with extra bite
    The Unified Command (the Coast Guard, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Gallagher Marine Systems) working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray reports that the process of cutting
  • The practical approach to performance management
    SPONSORED CONTENT: Marorka is the leading global provider of data-driven energy management and operational performance solutions for the international maritime industry. We enable our customers to reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions and

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • More seafarers kidnapped off Nigeria
    Five crew of a Ghanaian cargoship were kidnapped about 45 nautical miles southwest of Brass, Nigeria, according to reports. The...
  • UK Club announces 10% rate hike
    'Even those members operating without claims in recent years remain exposed to the unexpected large losses,' International Group affiliate says...
  • Shipowner confidence in LNG as a marine fuel 'improving'
    Some 55 tankers on order have dual-fuel engines, with no contracts signed this year for liquefied natural gas-ready ships that...
  • UK freeports plan presents 'real challenge' to shipping
    'Potential bidders face a real challenge in submitting the kind of detailed proposals, involving a range of different organisations, that...
  • Marshall Islands demands carbon pricing measure from the IMO
    The world's third-largest flag state says a carbon pricing measure is the most effective way to cut shipping emissions. It...
  • MSC closes in on Maersk as the world's largest carrier
    The pandemic has led to differing responses from carriers in terms of their fleet deployment. MSC has continued to grow...
  • CMA CGM in drive to develop bio-methane market
    CMA CGM has put its considerable weight behind liquefied natural gas as a fuel for container shipping. It now wants...
  • Adnoc adds bulkers to fleet
    Company says the 2019-built ultramax will be deployed on its key trading routes, including for the transport of sulphur from...
  • Dry bulk S&P activity 'playing catch up' this year
    Japanese owners were believed to be selling older bulkers as local steel mills reduced their tonnage demand, said VesselsValue head...
  • Attacks on vessels being stoked by economic impact of coronavirus
    Shipowners urged not to let guard down on piracy with the Singapore Strait back in the headlines after a spate...
  • Australia to end crew work extension waivers
    Australia said its waiver allowing crews to serve beyond 11 months on board ships will end next February. It says...
  • DSME wins order for six boxships linked to Zodiac
    Shipbrokers suggested the buyer is UK-based owner Zodiac Maritime. Deal comes as a new wave of boxship orders are expected...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Bulkers leaving Australia for China drop sharply amid political tensions | Trade tensions highlight reality of 'Australia-style'...
  • China-backed trade pact positive for shipping
    Container shipping, dry bulkers and ports will benefit in the long run. However some shipping stocks, especially those that stand...
  • Singapore to pilot common data infrastructure for supply chain
    AfA aims to set up a digital utility to facilitate data sharing and enable businesses to easily connect to the...
  • RCL keeps up profit momentum in third quarter
    RCL managed to cut freight and operations costs by 15% through efficient capacity management along with a lower average price...
  • Sempra Energy receives LNG export offer from Mexico
    Mexico's president said last week that the permit would be granted as long as the Fortune 500 energy company is...
  • Biden likely to make US LNG more acceptable to EU
    A roll-back to the Obama era regulations could make US LNG slightly more expensive to produce than at present, but...
  • Crew kidnapped from vessel in Gulf of Guinea
    The risk profile for all vessels operating within the region remains at critical, with attacks assessed as highly likely and expected...
  • The ship has sailed for traditional banking
    Huge companies such as Microsoft or GM can negotiate preferable rates with banks because of their volume of transactions. If...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • FMC urged to suspend detention, demurrage fees
  • COVID-19, capital spending cuts drive project logistics recalibration
  • Breakbulk sector mulls long-term fallout from COVID-19
  • Container spot rate records don't mean sky's the limit
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Q3 ocean volumes jump 33 percent
  • Asia-US import wave building on East, West coasts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • Navios Partners proposes to take boxship affiliate private via share swap
  • Performance posts profit amid better aframax tanker market
  • NAT shares drop on earnings miss as tanker stocks see more gains
  • PIL elects not to pay out on $60m in notes amid restructuring effort
  • Vroon takes over management of Chinese OSV newbuilding
  • Seafarers caught in diplomatic row as over 20 bulkers stranded off China for months
  • NYK Line teaming up with Fugro to tackle lack of wind vessels
  • Iranian company arrests Norwegian offshore vessel
  • 'Don't panic!' Gard boss says P&I clubs can get through claims crisis
  • Maritime must 'look for colour' to solve diversity conundrum, lawyers say
  • BW LPG's Onarheim eyes India as retrofitted VLGC breaks cargo record
  • Shipping shares soaring again after winning week in New York
  • IMO's Arctic HFO ban 'not worth paper it is written on' without significant stiffening
  • Scorpio returns to bulker sales programme with a fury in $100m spree
  • Navios Partners proposes to take boxship affiliate private via share swap
  • Performance posts profit amid better aframax tanker market
  • NAT shares drop on earnings miss as tanker stocks see more gains
  • PIL elects not to pay out on $60m in notes amid restructuring effort
  • Vroon takes over management of Chinese OSV newbuilding
  • Seafarers caught in diplomatic row as over 20 bulkers stranded off China for months
  • NYK Line teaming up with Fugro to tackle lack of wind vessels
  • Iranian company arrests Norwegian offshore vessel
  • 'Don't panic!' Gard boss says P&I clubs can get through claims crisis
  • Maritime must 'look for colour' to solve diversity conundrum, lawyers say
  • Clarksons chops asset values as VLCC buying interest falls
  • Debt peaks at Fincantieri in 'transitional' year for Italian shipbuilder
  • Diamond S falls to loss amid broadside from merger partner
  • Marshall Islands and European yards issue warnings as IMO carbon meeting starts
  • Threat to seafarers in enclosed spaces rises in Covid-19 crisis
  • Charterer trades blows with Rubicon Offshore after FPSO contract ends early
  • Spain's Scale Gas starts hunt for LNG bunker vessel newbuilding
  • Ince continues finance push by poaching AISSOT's Duncan Sawyer
  • Sovcomflot and NYK refinance Tangguh LNG carriers for $155m
  • Pirates strike again as five seafarers taken from ship off Nigeria
  • Greek tanker sails again after deadly incident off Turkey
  • Stove Shipping sells oldest supramax as fleet cull continues
  • Fearnley downgrades Maersk stock as risks threaten booming box sector
  • Covid-19 vaccine a double-edged sword for container shipping
  • Denmark sets its sights on growth amid the winds of change
  • The Secret Captain: I have woken up crying because it's all hopeless
  • Adam Polemis sells aframax for strong price in scrap deal
  • IMO to consider shipping groups' proposed $5bn zero-emission technology fund
  • European Union approvals to ease recycling congestion at Aliaga
  • Drugs found inside yacht on BigLift ship in Mexico
  • Total adds bio-LNG to CMA CGM's pioneering LNG bunkering
  • Tech start-ups prove a good investment for Danish owners
  • Serving shipowners on multiple fronts, Bunker Holding eyes decarbonisation of maritime transport
  • ZeroNorth: Digitalising decarbonisation while boosting the bottom line
  • RCL turns around year-ago loss as 2020 results continue to improve
  • New Cosco cruise joint venture launches with V.Ships involvement
  • Great Eastern raids secondhand market for capesize bulker
  • SSY: LNG dual-fuelled tankers poised to overtake LNG-ready vessels

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • Biden transition freeze could harm COVID vaccine logistics, advisor says
    It's the logistics, stupid - to borrow a phrase from former President Bill Clinton - when it comes to getting vaccines down to the local...
  • Canada clears 4 firms to bid on COVID-19 vaccine distribution contract
    The Canadian government pre-qualified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehn + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine...
  • Coalition on demurrage/detention charges seeks intervention from Federal Maritime Commission
    Earlier Harbor Trucking Association complaints about fees in Los Angeles/Long Beach now extended to New York/New Jersey; FMC commissioner says some action likely
  • Tanker shipping at risk of rare winter hibernation
    "Winter is Coming" is a warning in House Stark and usually a blessing for tankers. But there's nothing usual about 2020.
  • Baltic Exchange enters airfreight market with pricing index
    The London-based maritime market data provider will offer subscribers airfreight indices via partnership with TAC.
  • Korean Air takeover of Asiana to create single national carrier
    There are too many airlines in Korea's domestic market to survive, so the government engineered a merger between Korean Air and Asiana.
  • FreightWaves Classics: Colts corraled; round-up of import autos nears finish at Jacksonville
    1971: The round-up of all imported autos into Jacksonville is near conclusion as the latest arrival of 785 Chrysler Colts enters the Port.
  • Commentary: US ag exporters, trucking industry urging FMC to regulate carriers
    Harbor Trucker Association says it's time for the FMC to seriously look at regulating the carriers.
  • Career Tracks: Volga-Dnepr gears up for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
    Air cargo carrier names Yulia Celetaria health care director and forms vaccine task force.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
  • EMEA middle distillates: Key market indicators this week
    European distillates markets remain relatively weak on the prompt as increasing lockdown measures chip away at demand, balanced somewhat by reduced supply, while a contango in the futures market has seen traders talk of increasing floating storage opportunities.
  • East-West gasoil price spread hits 7-week high, to push Middle East, India barrels to Asia
    The front month gasoil Exchange of Futures for Swaps price spread widened to a multi-week high on renewed supply-led strength in Asia, and this will likely lead to an increased flow of barrels from the Middle East and India to a tight market in Singapore, where demand is gradually rising.
  • OIL FUTURES: Price rally extends as market eyes COVID-19 vaccine, OPEC+ talks
    An overnight oil price rally continued in midday US trading Nov. 16 as demand outlooks improved following fresh COVID-19 vaccine news and as the OPEC+ group moved closer to extending output cuts into 2021.
  • European LSGO futures net speculative length rebounds from 4-year low
    Speculative net long positions in ICE low sulfur gasoil futures rose 28,389 contracts to 26,380 in the week to Nov. 10, jumping back into positive territory, according to ICE data.
  • Brazil's Petrobras plans to double the number of oil wells at the massive Buzios Field
    Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras plans to double the number of wells at the massive Buzios Field in the country's offshore subsalt frontier to about 100 over the next couple of years amid a cost-cutting and efficiency program, the company said in a statement Nov. 13.
  • Asia crude - Key market indicators this week
    The crude oil market in Asia started the week of Nov. 16 slightly higher, amid continued optimism from the COVID-19 vaccine news and possible extension of OPEC+ output cuts into 2021, although rising coronavirus cases in Europe and the US could weigh on sentiment.
  • Credit concerns intensify in bunker industry amid firming crude
    Coronavirus and its downward pressure on oil prices may have bought the bunker industry's strained credit prospects some time but rising prices may undo that, according to industry experts.
  • USGC middle distillate flows to Europe at 120,000 mt so far in Nov: cFlow
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around 120,000 mt so far, with two cargoes loaded over the past seven days heading to Northwest Europe, data from S&P Global Platts trade flow software cFlow showed Nov. 16.
  • Asia middle distillates - Key market indicators this week
    Asia's middle distillate markets are expected to be steady to slightly firmer in the week starting Nov. 16 as sentiment for jet fuel remains firm on the back of heightened heating demand, while gasoil is likely to remain supported due to curtailed refinery production which has led to a crimp in supplies.
  • US crude stocks expected higher amid weak refinery demand, lower exports
    US crude oil inventories likely edged higher in the week ended Nov. 13 as a slowdown in exports offset an expected uptick in refinery demand, an S&P Global Platts analysis showed Nov. 16.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude settles higher on COVID-19 vaccine progress, OPEC+ talks
    Oil futures settled higher Nov. 16 as supply and demand outlooks grew more bullish on COVID-19 vaccine progress and signs that OPEC+ was moving closer to extending output cuts into 2021.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Nov. 16-20
    **Persistent demand worries in Latin America **Buying interest firms at New York, Philadelphia
  • REFINERY NEWS: France's Grandpuits to halt CDU, other units in operation
    Total said Nov. 16 that the crude distillation unit at its Grandpuits refinery will halt today but the other units at the refinery will remain in operation.
  • Saudi Aramco still evaluating increase of maximum capacity to 13 mil b/d: bond prospectus
    **Government has instructed company to increase capacity **Aramco embarking on second international bond sale **Capital raised to be used for general corporate purposes
  • Rotterdam hosts world's largest LNG bunker operation
    **Biomethane involved to reduce carbon footprint **Nine LNG bunker vessels now operating in Rotterdam area
  • ANALYSIS: Mounting piracy off Gulf of Guinea unsettles tanker owners
    **Piracy attacks in 2020 jump 40% on key oil transit route **Owners opt for armed guards, some start to reconsider routes **Pirates tend to target smaller tankers carrying oil products
  • OPEC+ ministers to begin talks in earnest on extending oil cuts into 2021
    **Monitoring committee to meet online Nov. 17 **Delegates review 3- or 6-month cut extension **Analysts say weak cut compliance could cost $7/b
  • REFINERY NEWS: Total Antwerp back from maintenance: sources
    Total's refinery in Antwerp has completed its maintenance but is not back to full capacity, according to market sources.
  • Europe and Africa residual fuel: Key market indicators this week
    **Backwardation deepens in 0.5%S FO barges **Tightness of HSFO in South Africa likely to last some days
  • Interest in environmental market products hit record high: ICE
    **Pollution costs 'critical' to energy transition: ICE **North America strongest contributor to growth **Voluntary climate commitments add to liquidity
  • Uniper Energy's Fujairah refinery completes maintenance
    Uniper operates two 40,000 b/d distillation units in Fujairah.
  • Australia's Woodside confident green hydrogen will become competitive
    **Renewable technologies' costs seeing significant falls **Role for blue as well as green hydrogen
  • Asia residual fuel market - Key market indicators this week
    **Singapore 0.5%S FO values expected to remain supported **November 3.5%S FO demand so far firmer than October's level

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