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BRIEFS

January 31, 2020

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US Coast Guard sharpens teeth to enforce new IMO 2020 rules US President Trump signs USMCA into law, sealing a political win Decarbonisation of shipping industry comes with US$1 trillion price tag Ships calling at EU ports will need inventory of hazmat certification Big banks, big shipping join big climate lobby in decarbonisation drive Cambodia looks to cut logistics costs to keep trade privileges with EU Port of Zeebrugge 2019 box volume increases 4.8pc to 1.7 million TEU East coast ports see growth slow to 3-year low in US-China trade war Two experts debate relative merits of Phase One US-China Trade Deal Panama ports handle 7.3m TEU in 2019 - special dock to be tendered Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22pc in first nine months of 2019 US, EU decide what's on and what's off the table in coming trade talks Wuhan flu outbreak sparks temporary suspension of air freight routes ANA reduces freighter operations by 51 flights in face of weak market Cargologic Germany takes off as Leipzig Halle sees cargo growth Schiphol's 2019 cargo traffic suffering from freighter slot constraints Dnata, Toll to develop freight at Western Sydney International Airport

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JANUARY 30, 2020
ICS issues guidance to shipowners in the face of the Corona Virus DGTR initiates investigation into dumping of chemical used in dyes & pharma from China DP World Cochin flags off new rail service to Bengaluru Essar Ports registers over 20 pc cargo handling growth in Q3 Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis JNPT hosts delegation from Kobe city, Japan Non-major ports handle more traffic y-o-y in 9 months of fiscal Nitin Gadkari calls for insuring road projects Economic outlook survey sees GDP growth at 5 pc in 2019-20 & 5.5 pc in 2020-21

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Greens from the Ganga New rail service to transport cars in UK UPS expands its facilities in Pennsylvania STG Logistics chooses Paul Svindland as CEO From Iceland to Cyprus Modal shift reduces CO2 emissions by 99% More means for short-sea shipping TIR journeys now operational in Saudi Arabia Frigo Breda sets up new waterfront cold store in Moerdijk Greiwing celebrates 90th anniversary Bye-bye, British airports Montreal enhances its equipment FUSO eCanter to improve the air in nine European cities "Curiosity of the Day" Licence to deliver Steve Bomgardner joins the Bahamas Maritime Authority The (air) show must go on! LNG bunkering operation in Rostock

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Bellyhold cargo stays on the ground as more airlines suspend China services Air cargo market 2019: 'a cause of concern' for carriers, says WorldACD CH Robinson chiefs put a brave face on 'well below-target' Q4 and FY 2019 results Hamburg set to see more ULCV calls as Elbe 'passing box' is completed US trucking and intermodal players still finding the business an uphill struggle Joe O'Donnell appointed new head of policy at the Rail Freight Group UPS hurls near-blizzard of new services at the market ahead of Q4 results Coronavirus a real threat to the global drug supply Supply chain radar: January - the time of year for a Gefco float story Supply chain radar: K+N bulls give in, DSV holds up (barely) as coronavirus takes centre stage

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JANUARY 30, 2020
IMO 2020: Debunkering deadline looms Although the IMO 2020 transition to low sulfur fuels has so far been smooth, U.K.-based law firm Hill Dickinson notes some issues are arising over the margin for error in testing the Offshore wind: Port of Virginia and Ørsted in lease agreement Virginia Governor Ralph Northam this week announced an agreement for Ørsted to lease a portion of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for offshore wind staging materials and equipment. The agreement was ratified January Brazilian-built PLSV gets contract after being in lay-up since 2018 DOF ASA reports that the Brazilian-built pipelay support vessel (PLSV) Skandi Vitoria, has been awarded a contract with TechnipFMC. The contract will commence in January with a validity of two years plus Damen converts 2013-built PSV into a fish feed carrier Norwegian fish feed distribution specialist Eidsvaag has contracted Damen Shipyards to convert a platform supply vessel into a fish feed carrier. "One of the main things that made Damen stand out as All American Marine awarded Phase I deal for MLB SLEP program Birdon America, Inc. has named All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., as the West Coast shipyard for Phase I of the U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot motor lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Kirby to acquire Savage tank barge and towboat fleet Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reports that it has signed of a definitive agreement to acquire the inland tank barge and towboat fleet of Savage Inland Marine for approximately $278 million in

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JANUARY 30, 2020
French lender signs up to the Poseidon Principles French investment bank joins lenders in aligning financing policies to shipping with international environmental targets Banks urge shipowners to comply with 'what society wants' The Poseidon Principles are only a first step. Bank lenders are warning ship operators that in relation to the climate... Concordia buoyant on product tanker market prospects Tough couple of years is followed by long-awaited recovery in 2020 that could carry over into next year UK takes control of shipping protection in Gulf Royal Navy formally takes command at a ceremony in Bahrain, where the US Fifth Fleet is based, and will remain... Stolt-Nielsen sees 'gradual upturn' in chemical tankers Stolt-Nielsen's net profit grew to $5.53m in the fourth quarter of 2019, but annual profits fell. Singapore reports coronavirus case in seafarer The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has been conducting temperature screening at all sea checkpoints since last week Yangtze river port calls fall following coronavirus outbreak Additional blank sailings announced as WHO considers whether to declare emergency status over virus outbreak Wärtsilä expects improved scrubber activity but warns of installation delays The Finnish firm experienced a difficult year in 2019 because vessel contracting was lower than expected and overrun costs took... Vale confirms expiry of COAs linked to converted VLOCs The new COAs linked to the newer ships are part of Vale's strategy to lower both freight costs and emissions Euronav signals tanker market recovery keeping momentum into new year The imposition of US sanctions against China's Cosco effectively removed a huge chunk of the market in September 2019 and... Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: Celebrating success in shipping For 23 years, Lloyd's List has sought to promote innovation, excellence and leadership in shipping across the globe through its... Lloyd's List Global Awards 2019: The winners The Lloyd's List Global Awards are the culmination of the Lloyd's List Excellence in Shipping Awards 2019 Costamare in talks for more scrubber-linked charters US-listed containership owner says interest in scrubbers among carriers remains high, while retrofit delays at yards are manageable Daily Briefing Free to read: Converted VLOCs exit fleet as Brazil said to step up checks \| Dry bulk market faces uncertainty... Physical market weakness pulls back LNG shipping LNG shipping rates have constantly declined and were last assessed at almost half winter peak levels Maritime union criticises Australian response to coronavirus At present, merchant vessels are only required to self-declare any quarantine or biosecurity threats before arrival into Australia Crew evacuated after tanker fire in Gulf An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Post-Lunar New Year's container lull to last into March UPS sees big opportunity in small business North Carolina's Wilmington to be 14,000-TEU ship ready in March Intermarine brand resurrected in Zeamarine restructuring CEO Vachon to retire from Port Montreal after 30 years Shippers, LTL carriers closer to digital bills of lading Hamburg widens Elbe 'passing box' to boost mega-ship access Rate levels show limited low-sulfur cost recovery: analysts Portchain lands Tanjung Pelepas as first major port customer

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JANUARY 30, 2020
'He'd buy you a shirt in every colour' Euronav's de Stoop sees 'positive sides' to coronavirus scare Evermore Global shows Genco position Kirby to buy Savage Inland Marine's 90 inland barges Bimco bans staff travel to Asia due to coronavirus De Stoop: Secondhand VLCC price spike very difficult to justify BPI France signs up to the Poseidon Principles Concordia Maritime refinances fleet as boom begins to kick in Stolt-Nielsen Gas banks $11m profit in Avance Gas exit Coronavirus scares hit Costa Cruises vessel and CMA CGM boxship Another one bites the dust at Noble as owning exit continues Stolt-Nielsen seals higher contract renewals for first time since 2016 Wartsila: Scrubber demand softening but more orders likely this year Wilmar International strikes $136m deal for product tankers at Dae Sun Decade-high rates send Euronav profit soaring Dozing party boat master fined after police patrol boat prang Royal Caribbean cancels three China sailings due to coronavirus

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JANUARY 30, 2020
Kirby's inland-barge consolidation push continues Kirby, already America's largest river-barge transporter of petroleum, gets bigger still. Does UPS have too much Amazon business? Too much Amazon traffic may spoil the Brown broth USA Truck's losses accelerate as 'organizational changes' continue USA Truck reports another worse-than-expected loss as it revamps the company. CBP rakes in record $72 billion in duties for fiscal year 2019 U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the 73% collected-duty increase over last year was mostly the result of ongoing punitive import duties on steel, aluminum... ArcBest makes its numbers but the quarter overall is weak Most key metrics were lower for the LTL carrier/brokerage company. TRATON makes unsolicited $2.9 billion bid to buy rest of Navistar TRATON makes long-expected move to take over Navistar despite claiming disinterest. Navistar says it will take a look at the offer. Meritor wins heavy-duty truck electrification business from PACCAR As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech. Amazon crushes away fourth-quarter earnings estimates; stock soars after hours Amazon blows past analysts' EPS estimates for q4 Daseke sees smaller loss in fourth quarter, restructuring 'on schedule' Daseke updates guidance, lowering the expected fourth-quarter loss. The company's restructuring remains on track. WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn't urge travel ban The World Health Organization's leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak. Excess capacity and bad earnings sink the DHL Supply Chain PPI this week This week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 30 (Shippers) Last week's DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 35 (Shippers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing... How coronavirus crisis affects tanker shipping and stocks Tanker giant Euronav warns of fallout from coronavirus crisis. AscendTMS enables users to make parking reservations within TMS AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark. AB5 may be especially tough on older Hispanic drivers, fleet owner says California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law. Echo Global rolls out Preferred Lanes, Suggested Loads on EchoDrive platform Echo Global adds features that suggest loads along favored lanes for carriers using its EchoDrive platform. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/30 Trucking Freight Futures end Wednesday little changed as lanes in the West continue to diverge. Commentary: Drug smuggling increases on the high seas Ben Thrower writes about the increased use of cargo ships to smuggle drugs. Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said. Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody. Mack Trucks adds first medium-duty in two decades Mack is back in medium-duty trucks with its first offering in two decades coming this summer from a new plant near Roanoke, Virginia. Mobility technology company Aptiv registers slow Q4 growth amid GM labor strike Aptiv's Q4 2019 U.S. revenue stood at $3.6 billion, a decrease of 1% year-over-year. Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production Boeing's 737 MAX production won't come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan. Volatile weather keeping Northwest freight region on its toes (with forecast video) Reefer rejections remain high, but oscillate as weather changes. Volvo reports drop in truck orders, net sales in fourth quarter Volvo Group reported a significant jump in its fourth-quarter income, but truck orders and net sales declined compared with 2018 numbers. Roadrunner's LTL division slashes delivery times in multiple lanes Upgrading docking, a new Northeast hub to come and the "weekend advantage" all played a role in the improvements Landstar still waiting on inflection in demand and capacity (with video) Market softness, excess capacity, weak demand and soaring insurance costs and claims were the near-term challenges highlighted on Landstar's conference call. Commentary: Who pays for IMO 2020? Darren Prokop writes about the implementation of IMO 2020 and how its costs will be absorbed and/or passed along... WTT?!? weekday wrap: Air Cargo 2020 loaded for takeoff [with videos] In case you weren't able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don't... US rail traffic slumps again The drop comes as the Class I railroads look to the second half of 2020 for volume growth. Today's Pickup: UPS partners with self-driving startup Waymo to deliver parcels UPS partners with Waymo for delivery; Coronavirus could decline Chinese production; research breakout in fuel cell technology FreightWaves TV Fireside Chat with Susy Schoneberg at Air Cargo 2020 [with video] At the Air Cargo 2020 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, we had the opportunity to catch up with Susy Schoneberg, head of Flexport.org, for one of... Parade helps Jones Logistics move to digital brokerage operation Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management US Class I railroads eye intermodal lane opportunities Union Pacific opens lanes, while Norfolk Southern talks lane opportunities to take market share from trucks. UPS posts solid fourth-quarter operating results; net income hit by pension, legal, operating charges UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line. Maritime History Notes: Dry cargo on tankers Over the years, hundreds of tankers were employed in the grain trades. Marathon CEO predicts 'stair-step' of diesel margins in response to IMO 2020 Head of giant independent refiner not surprised by lack of movement this early in the regulation.

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JANUARY 30, 2020
WAF freight rates eastward down 40% in Jan amid post-IMO 2020 adjustments Freight rates from the West African region heading towards the Far East have dropped considerably in the large tanker market segment over the last three weeks, amid adjustments in the shipping industry after the launch of the new International Maritime Organization sulfur regulations at the start of the year. Competitive prices buoy S Korean bunker market amid waning demand overseas Demand for bunker fuel in South Korea remained robust amid competitive prices, even as demand for the compliant low sulfur marine fuel dropped significantly across other Asian ports. ARA diesel, gasoil stocks rise 6.3% on week amid soft ULSD, heating oil demand Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub increased by 6.3% on the week to 2.548 million mt as of Wednesday, Insights Global data released Thursday showed. Genco completes scrubbers program for Capesize fleet to comply with IMO 2020 The scrubbers were installed on the entire Capesize fleet by January 17, the company said. Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S outpaces Fujairah; widest gap since July 2019 Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019. China set to slash crude throughput, imports as coronavirus dents consumption Singapore delivered marine fuel 0.5%S climbed at a faster pace as compared with the same grade in Fujairah on Wednesday, S&P Global Platts data showed, expanding the gap between the two to the widest since Platts first started assessing the grade on July 1, 2019. Argentina extends diesel, gasoline price freeze until end of February Argentina's government said Thursday it has extended a freeze on diesel and gasoline prices until the end of February, as it tries to reel in one of the highest inflation rates in the world. Low sulfur marine fuels getting less viscous in Asia on cheaper gasoil An increased use of relatively cheaper gasoil in blending is leading to a broader decline in viscosity levels for IMO-compliant low-sulfur marine fuels being traded in Asia, industry sources said this week. Oil futures resume slide as virus spread prompts demand concerns Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid demand destruction concerns following the further global spread of coronavirus.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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