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January 29, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • LA down 17.3pc, Long Beach off 5.7 in 2019, both brace for headwinds
  • Major alliances up Southeast Asia to US west coast shipping capacity
  • General average declared on German 8,402-TEUer hit by engine fire
  • Port Technology International selects the 5 top ports in Southeast Asia
  • Open-loop scrubbers are banned at Pakistan's Port of Karachi
  • Tanger Med lifted 4.8 million TEU in 2019, attracting major investors
  • W African pirates release 8 from 51,853-ton Greek tanker Happy Lady
  • New reliability survey produces unexpected top performers in shipping
  • ICTSI wins coveted logistics title at 2019 ASEAN Business Awards
  • HMM says it will be back in profit in Q3 with THE Alliance membership
  • Sky Eagle Cargo knows the road between Hong Kong and Guangzhou
  • Ex-Martinair exec pleads guilty to price fixing, jailed 14 months in US
  • 80 kilogrammes of cocaine seized from Martinair Cargo freighter in Brazil
  • Swiss WorldCargo to begin at Beijing Daxing International in March
  • India's tax authorities seize gold jewellery in air cargo in GST evasion
  • Qatar Airways twice weekly service to Japan urban corridor via Osaka
  • New air cargo warehouse to be built near San Bernardino airport

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • FreightBro becomes first Indian company to integrate Maersk Spot on its digital platform
  • IMO & WISTA to promote greater diversity in maritime sector
  • PS Atree receives 'WCO Certificate of Merit' for 2020 from Minister of State for Finance
  • Foreign Trade Policy 2020-25 may continue schemes like MEIS with some adjustment in rates
  • Extra container capacity in Antwerp mooted
  • JNPT observes 71st Republic Day with enthusiasm & fervour
  • Overall port volumes up by 6 pc year-on-year in Dec. 2019
  • Air India's 100 pc disinvestment proposed
  • Chennai-Vizag-Kolkata cargo flight being considered
  • CONCOR intimation on forwarding note
  • E-commerce seen as a key driver of air cargo, while Asia to lead future growth
  • Piyush Goyal & 34 other Trade Ministers meet to decide priorities for 12th WTO ministerial conference in June

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Coal circumnavigates the Baltic
  • First log train runs on New Zealand's Wairoa line
  • Upward trend for OOCL in 2019
  • Leschaco India achieves GDP and GTP certification
  • Jubilee year ends with record performance
  • Clark expands in Brazil
  • Drone system spreads its wings worldwide
  • GSSA adds brains in Central and Eastern Europe
  • Seko Logistics promotes Brian Bourke to chief growth officer
  • Siberian rail operator orders additional fleet of cars
  • DB Schenker implements driverless forklift truck
  • More LNG operations in the port of Barcelona
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Hydrogen powered fuel cell electric trucks on the move
  • ESR gains IWBI's Well gold certification
  • Robinson Labs to accelerate innovation
  • Indian cargo volumes fall by almost 3%
  • 3D simulator for crane operations installed

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • Supply chain radar: Here's why OOCL's growth rate sends a mixed signal to all box lines
  • Coronavirus a growing threat to global supply chains - pharma being hit first
  • New era of smarter supply chains as DCSA track & trace standards are unveiled
  • eeSea reveals a more in-depth probe into liner schedule reliability
  • Amazon is 'playing chess' with its air partners: time to rethink?
  • 'Dynamic' year for ID Logistics as sales grow and first US subsidiary kicks in
  • Port of Los Angeles in an uphill struggle to regain traffic lost to the east coast
  • Brace yourself: here comes the urban mega-warehouse
  • On the wires: Here comes D-Day for break-up candidate CH Robinson

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • A data-driven passage
    A growing choice of fleet management software is helping manage people, ships and their operations safely and efficiently. (This story originally appeared in the January 2020 issue of Marine Log magazine) Inside
  • Inmarsat and ITC Global announce strategic collaboration
    Inmarsat and ITC Global have announced a five-year strategic collaboration. The partnership enables the organizations to combine their highly complementary services to offer broadband connectivity, paired with high-value connectivity solutions to customers
  • Damen award of German naval contract faces challenge
    Rival shipbuilder German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK) is trying to overturn a decision by the German government to select Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards as the main contractor - with partners Blohm + Voss
  • Matson promotes three to senior leadership
    Honolulu-headquartered Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) has promoted three executives to its senior leadership team, effective immediately. "Matson's management team has a strong bench, and we are proud to be elevating three of
  • Austal Vietnam to build high speed cat for Comoros Islands operator
    Comoros Islands ferry operator SGTM has awarded Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) a contract worth A$15.5 million (US$10.7 million) contract for a 41 meter, high-speed catamaran. Austal says that the contract will provide production
  • Captain Steve Bomgardner joins Bahamas Maritime Authority
    The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has appointed Captain Steve Bomgardner as a Regional Director and Business Development Director. He will be responsible for leading the BMA's presence in North America as well

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • CMA CGM moves Sartini to head port operations
    Sartini's new role comes after CMA CGM said he was stepping down as chief executive of CEVA Logistics
  • Castor Maritime eyes growth after securing funding
    Private placement of convertible debentures and new loan could enable bulker owner to add to fleet of three panamaxes
  • Dutch maritime leaders to hold post-Brexit talks with UK
    'That the Netherlands is the first country for Maritime UK to visit, just days after our departure from the EU...
  • Tankers lead Performance Shipping back towards profit
    Aframax acquisitions have already boosted results for the Greece-based owner, but write-downs on boxship sales burden bottom line
  • Green groups push for emissions targets on LNG-fuelled ships
    Lobby groups have called for methane emission targets for ships fuelled by liquefied natural gas
  • Chinese New Year demand surge disappoints
    Rush to ship goods ahead of factory closures was not comparable to the years before the China-US trade war started...
  • Heidmar and Signal claim successful start for new tanker pool deal
    Sources say virtually the entire aframax fleet from Heidmar's Sigma Pool is joining the much-vaunted Signal pool, brainchild of Ioannis...
  • Coronavirus: Guidelines issued to shipping
    Box terminals remain open but shipping is expected to suffer a short-term impact as coronavirus spreads
  • Owners may have recourse against timecharterers for off-spec bunkers
    Alerts issued in Singapore, Piraeus, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Miami and San Vincente in the four weeks since the introduction of the...
  • Eagle Bulk settles with US over Myanmar sanctions breaches
    The unit of the Nasdaq-listed shipowner, which reorganised in 2014, admitted carrying sand for Myawaddy Trading Limited, which was on...
  • Incoherent bafs baffle shippers
    Rates show that carriers may have difficulty maintaining surcharges when seasonal demand returns to normal
  • Thailand may start LNG spot trades
    LNG spot prices have hit lows of under $4 mmBtu and are trending at levels not seen since the summer...
  • Container shipping adopts track and trace standards
    Event definitions will provide better visibility and interoperability for shippers
  • Bulkers snub refuelling delays at Singapore as new fuel rules take effect
    Come March, owners and operators of bulk carriers are forecast to be reaching decisions about exhaust gas scrubber installations. This...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Box shipping monitoring China virus outbreak | Coronavirus could raise charterparty issues | Banks pump tanker stocks...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • Ørsted partners with Virginia for wind energy projects
  • US truck capacity peaks, demand flattens
  • USMCA gives sluggish Mexican economy trade hope
  • UP to resume service on nearly 60 lanes it cut in 2018
  • IMO to review black carbon fuel emissions concerns
  • Mixed messages from ro-ro market likely to persist
  • China virus threatens US freight recovery: SMC3 speakers
  • Shipamax snares $7 million funding round
  • DCSA pushes out track-and-trace standard

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • Wellington Management backs out of DHT Holdings
  • Green campaigners query LNG fuel's environmental benefit
  • Costamare renews fleet amid bumper results
  • Norway's economic police raid Teekay Offshore over tanker scrapping
  • Performance Shipping result boosted by tankers, held back by impaired boxships
  • Fredriksen buys Golden Ocean shares for second time in two days
  • Dry bulk equities will suffer further sell-offs, warns Fearnleys
  • Bunker tycoon Torben Ostergaard-Nielsen brings in daughter as COO
  • Blue Seas enters kamsarmax segment with South Korean purchase
  • Ecobunker Shipping wins fresh investment from Japanese development bank
  • Carisbrooke crews carry out DIY ballast water retrofits
  • Odfjell raises extra cash from its Oslo bonds as investor interest grows
  • Shipping tech platform Shipamax raises $7m to double in size
  • Gard taps Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer to head London defence team
  • Transpetrol continues fleet renewal with sale of older tankers to Union Maritime
  • London P&I Club executive defends general increase
  • Castor Maritime to grow bulker fleet after raising $9.5m
  • Massoel Shipping offloads another as half of bulker fleet sold in six months
  • Tanker turmoil boosted VLCC period rates 48% in 2019
  • P&I mutuals set their sights on fixed-premium growth
  • Oceanteam brings in DeepOcean executive as new CEO
  • Angelicoussis Group executive urges shipping to chase EU Green Deal funds
  • Tom Bowsher vows to hone West of England's focus on core business
  • Shipping newcomers and tech veterans aim to revolutionise bulker broking

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • When scientific activity becomes a controlled export
    U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest of Harvard University's chemistry department chair on charges of lying about financial and research connections to the Chinese government.
  • C.H. Robinson earnings fall 45% on narrowest brokerage margins in a decade
    Robinson aggressively cut prices to hold truckload volumes steady and grow LTL volumes.
  • U.S. Xpress announces favorable refinancing
    U.S. Xpress announced it has successfully refinanced its revolving credit facility, lowering the interest rates on a portion of its debt.
  • U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear OOIDA's appeal of toll ruling
    Owner-operator group calls decision "highway robbery."
  • Alaska Air Group posts strong fourth-quarter earnings
    Alaska Airlines' parent company also reported hefty full-year earnings in what the CEO called a "fantastic year."
  • Roadrunner to sell Prime division to CHRW to help clean up balance sheet
    Roadrunner Transportation will be able to take a significant step in improving its balance sheet following its agreement to sell its Prime Distribution Services business...
  • PACCAR's low inventory helps offset new-truck-order doldrums
    PACCAR is riding a comparatively low inventory of unsold trucks into 2020 as new orders and production in the first quarter are expected to be...
  • Q&A: How coronavirus threatens container supply chains
    Trans-Pacific container volumes face escalating coronavirus risk.
  • Canadian National's fourth-quarter net income falls 23.6%
    The railway cited the labor strike and weak freight demand in lower fourth-quarter profits.
  • UPS broadens fight against human trafficking
    Parcel drivers join long-haul colleagues in training to bolster community safety.
  • The price of diesel is way down everywhere except the pump
    It's the same story for carriers and shippers: up like a rocket and down like a feather
  • BorgWarner acquires Delphi Technologies in $3.3 billion stock deal
    Once the auto industry's largest supplier, Delphi will disappear as it is absorbed into BorgWarner.
  • Coronavirus begins to sicken air cargo sector, experts say
    Many people are paying attention to the coronavirus from a travel perspective and what it will do to the passenger airline industry, but less recognized...
  • Smart contracts may offer smart solutions for carriers, truck drivers
    Smart contracts may be a boon for trucking companies and owner-operators, ensuring they are paid for all their activities, and reducing the time it takes...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 1/28
    DAL to LAX continues to stumble as Freight Futures open mixed to lower
  • Martinair Cargo crew released following cocaine seizure in Argentina
    Three pilots and three ground staff are free more than a week after at least 175 pounds of cocaine allegedly were found on a Martinair-operated...
  • Snowstorms continue to hammer Pacific Northwest (with forecast video)
    Carriers rejecting more Northwest reefer loads, possibly due to weather.
  • Today's Pickup: CVSA puts drivers in crosshairs for Roadcheck
    CVSA sets dates for Roadcheck and announces focus on driver requirements. Also, FedEx goes old school to build its future, Canada tackles USMCA approval and...
  • Shipamax raises $7M, aims to double in size
    U.K.-based Shipamax has raised $7 million to digitize and automate global logistics back-office functions. The Series A investment was led by Mosaic Ventures, with participation...
  • PACCAR hits record revenue and profit in 2019
    PACCAR overcame a slowdown in Class 8 truck orders to report record revenue and earnings in 2019, but fourth quarter results took a hit in...
  • Toyota details logistics plan for Tacoma plant in Guanajuato
    Toyota Motor Corp. opened its new $700 million Tacoma pickup assembly factory in central Mexico last month, aiming to use a combination of rail and...
  • Our research on the coronavirus (with video)
    Quarantines and factory shutdowns could deepen and extend the traditional Chinese New Year trough.
  • P.A.M. Transportation set to purchase Celadon's Laredo terminal for $19.8 million
    Celadon Group plans to sell its trucking terminal in Laredo, Texas, to P.A.M. Transportation Services for $19.8 million, according to a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy...
  • Canadian Pacific, Teamsters have sharply diverging reactions to train accident documentary
    The railway and the rail union respond to a CBC documentary about a fatal February 2019 train accident.
  • Boxship tech group DCSA promotes first open data standards
    Group aims to establish common vocabulary to make digital communications easier in ocean freight.
  • Commentary: 'Longitude' provides timely advice on innovation
    When the clock is ticking on a seemingly impossible assignment, take a page from the story of John Harrison's determined quest to solve a maritime...
  • Freight's 2020 outlook: Cloudy with a chance of lousy, analyst says
    Analyst forecasts tough sledding for freight in first half of the year
  • Freight All Kinds: Making military logistics work in the 2020s and beyond
    Better analytics needed to be a tip of the future spear.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2020
  • Strong growth expected in LNG bunker demand: Total
    LNG bunker demand expected to reach 10 million mt/year by 2025.
  • LNG as marine fuel detrimental to emissions: study
    LNG-powered ships emit 70%-82% more life cycle greenhouse gas emissions over the short term compared to clean distillate fuels, according to report.
  • Rotterdam VLSFO bunker-barge premium hits four-month low
    General weakness in very low sulfur fuel oil after initial strong showing post-IMO 2020.
  • Oil selloff stalls as equity rebound fuels demand optimism
    Equity rally prompted market to consolidate following five consecutive down sessions.
  • Platts to launch Bunkerworld Marine Fuel 0.5%S Index
    The Bunkerworld Marine Fuel 0.5%S Index will provide a global representation for the IMO 2020-compliant grade.
  • FUTURES: Crude mixed as coronavirus continues to dampen sentiment
    Even the Libyan force majeure and recent US-Iran tensions were not sufficient to rally demand significantly, Mitsubishi Corp.'s senior adviser said.
  • LNG as a marine fuel could be detrimental to emissions cut goals: report
    Of the 756 LNG ships currently in use or on order, the most popular engine type, is also the worst offender with the highest rate of methane slip, it said.
  • OPEC mulls output deeper cuts if China virus impact spreads: source
    "The next two weeks are very critical for not only the oil market but the global economy," the OPEC source said.
  • REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Strikes ease in France
    A French federation of port and dock workers, part of the CGT labor union, will decide on Tuesday about further action.
  • TRADER NOTE: Four traders join Dan-Bunkering's Dubai office
    The new hires are Shiwei Liao, Elise Huang, Farid Babayev and Jinu Jagan.
  • ExxonMobil ups Guyana resource estimate to over 8 billion boe, makes 16th discovery
    Urau-1 is 16th discovery at offshore deepwater Stabroek block for the ExxonMobil-led consortium.
  • USGC refined products turn to Jones Act ships amid saturated markets
    Surplus of stocks has pressured markets, with Gulf Coast ULSD reaching over a one-year low on January 15.
  • Refinery slowdown likely pads US crude supply last week, but export surge blunts build
    Crude build was likely blunted by an uptick in US crude exports last week.
  • Oil selloff extends as coronavirus outbreak weighs on demand outlooks
    Crude futures settled down for a fifth consecutive session Monday at three-month lows.

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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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