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August 16, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Nansha doubles number of sailings to Rotterdam as PRD pivot port
  • HMM narrows Q2 loss 76pc to US$93 million as revenues rise 12.8pc
  • US delays imposing tariffs on certain imported goods until December 15
  • Oakland lifts record 90,598 TEU of imports in July as exports rise 10pc
  • Huawei to build 'irony army' in restructuring drive to survive US sanctions
  • Portuguese government okays expansion of Port of Sines' Terminal XXI
  • China warns India of 'reverse sanctions' if Huawei is blocked from market
  • Montreal wins US$14 million in federal funding to ease truck congestion
  • 3 robberies against ships in Indonesia, Malaysia August 6-12: ReCAAP
  • Best Transportation tests Port of NY-NJ's first electric truck for containers
  • US lawmaker drafts bill to attract and train more women truck drivers
  • HAFFA warns Hong Kong airport disruption hurts cargo hub reputation
  • Fraport H1 profit up 17pc to US$184.2 million as revenue rises 5.2pc
  • Global air cargo demand falls 4.8pc in June for 8th straight month: IATA
  • Forwarders trade air cargo derivates to counter volatility in spot market

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Growth outlook for global container throughput revised
  • MoS lists key achievements of July 2019
  • Panamax rates seen rising supported by strong demand for coal import from India
  • RCL records net profit & increased lifting in Q2 2019
  • Fumigation requirements to Australia & New Zealand
  • Govt mulls reimbursement of various imposts on exports & relaxed lending norms to improve credit flow
  • Latest edition of AEO Compendium published
  • MALA 2019, the 10th edition, set to be a grand affair on Sept. 20 in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Grand new era in Guadeloupe
  • Pallet network delivers a mountain range of pallets
  • Haulier continues to expand its fleet
  • Evergreen jacks up its profit
  • Gebrüder Weiss offers truck parking spaces
  • C.H. Robinson names Mike Zechmeister as CFO
  • Silk Way Airlines USA appoints exclusive GSA
  • LLamasoft lands JD Logistics supply chain deal
  • Take-over enhances product portfolio
  • Boxes keep flowing into Los Angeles
  • Fadi Nahas appointed VP at Silk Way Airlines USA
  • Hyderabad attracts Spicejet's freighter
  • Oiling up for business in Oman
  • New rail service between Lithuania and Ukraine
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Richard Juergens moves from Oman to USA
  • STS and RTG make hay while the sun shines
  • Air Asia invests in e-commerce venture

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • HMM to axe AEX and move towards early THE Alliance partnership
  • Maersk reports a 'quarter of solid progress' as profits rise
  • Deliveroo quits German food delivery market to seek 'opportunities elsewhere'
  • HKIA gets injunction to stop protesters obstructing operations
  • States seek to overturn directive on freight train crew size
  • Supply chain radar: Feeling upbeat about Yang Ming, right?
  • Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk enters 'new phase' but still hauling its old baggage

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Shell Ventures takes a stake in Corvus Energy
    Corvus Energy reports that it has finalized an investment deal with Shell Ventures. The investment is a step towards Shell's ambition to decrease the carbon footprint of the energy products it sells
  • Yangzijiang Chairman absent "assisting in confidential PRC investigation"
    Shares in Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd fell 17.3% on the Singapore stock exchange today after the company revealed in a filing that its Executive Chairman and controlling shareholder Ren Yuanlin
  • Neste to launch IMO 2020 compliant fuel
    Finnish oil refiner Neste says that it is to start offering a new IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel. Neste Marine 0.5, containing 0.5% sulfur, will be introduced to the market during fourth quarter
  • Coast Guard proposes requirement changes to PIC of fuel transfers
    The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to amend the requirements regulating personnel permitted to serve as a person in charge (PIC) of fuel oil transfers on an inspected vessel by adding the
  • Digital tank gauging helps address BWTS approvals under IMO convention amendments
    New amendments to the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are due to come into force in October this year. Compliance with the BWM convention requires that water treatment systems be fitted to
  • Carnival is first cruise line to receive Blue Angel award
    Carnival Corporation & plc., the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced that AIDAnova from its popular German brand AIDACruises is the first-ever cruise ship to be awarded the prestigious Blue Angel
  • Port of Everett Commission names its first female CEO in 100-year history
    The Port of Everett (Wash.) Commission on August 13 voted 3-0 to approve a contract naming the port's Deputy Executive Director Lisa Lefeber the next CEO, effectiveOctober 16. Lefeber is the first
  • Port of Hamburg sees strong growth in first half of 2019
    Germany's largest universal port remains on a growth course, achieving a distinct 4.1% advance to 69.4 million tons in seaborne cargo handling in the first half of 2019. Especially good growth trend

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Torm expects tanker boost to come within weeks
    The company's exposure to the Middle East is limited to about 12%, in line with clean petroleum product trades through...
  • Gibraltar orders release of Iranian tanker
    UPDATED: Court rules that Grace 1 tanker seized last month is free to leave, however no movement on detention of...
  • Neste introduces IMO-compliant low-sulphur fuel
    The Finnish refiner will begin supplying the residual marine fuel oil 0.5% fuel during the fourth quarter of 2019
  • Maersk chief says trade war threatens global growth
    Consumer spending and changing trade patterns are protecting Maersk from the full impact of the trade war, but recession threats...
  • Norden feels the heat from Trump's trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020
    The company has signed two long-term charters for the transportation of wood pellets and coal
  • OSV firms buoyed by Middle East business
    The oversupply situation within the OSV sector continues to pose challenges for service providers as charter rates remain depressed amid...
  • DBS backs Yangzijiang despite sell-off
    DBS analyst Pei Hwa Ho argues Yangzijiang's share plunge appears 'overdone', considering the company's solid fundamentals
  • Golden Ocean sees 'dramatic' recovery in dry bulk rates
    Golden Ocean has exercised options for four more scrubbers, taking the total to 23 on its capesize vessels
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping and Brexit: Johnson's prosecco politics lacks sparkle | Epic urges LPG discipline, Capital orders LNG | Yard outlook toughens...
  • Nam Cheong returns to profit on chartering income
    Nam Cheong jumped into the chartering market, expanding its fleet to 34 vessels at the end of June and achieved...
  • Viewpoint: The happy seafarer
    A new index measuring the happiness of seafarers is a welcome innovation, even if happiness is a relative yardstick
  • Maersk boosts bottom line with improved unit costs
    Carrier warns that trade tensions and macro-economic conditions could see volumes grow at the lower end of expectations this year
  • Soyabean trade weakness persists
    Clarksons expects no growth this year in soyabean trade, with a 4% rise predicted in 2020
  • Thoresen Thai posts lower second-quarter profit
    The company expects the Baltic Dry Index to continue its upward trend for the remaining quarters of the year
  • Finalists announced for Lloyd's List Americas Awards
    Judges shortlist finalists from North and South America and the Caribbean for the Lloyd's List Americas Awards and Future Fuels...
  • Managing the broad scope of war risk
    War risks can range across several different covers and both shipowners and underwriters need to ensure they are not unwittingly...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • LA-LB terminals expect smooth sailing for peak-season cargo
  • Decarbonization pressures driving drastic changes in container shipping
  • Private JNPT terminals resist incentives for Chabahar calls
  • US truckload rates remain depressed this summer
  • New Maersk booking reliability product making inroads
  • Mallory Alexander building project cargo unit
  • Maersk boosts profits, warns of tariffs slowing trade

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Gibraltar trumpets Grace 1 detention as sanctions enforcement
    The arrest was "the most successful implementation" of EU sanctions, Gibraltar's Picardo said
  • Eagle Bulk moves European office to Copenhagen
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has moved its European office from Hamburg to Copenhagen to take advantage of the city's focus on maritime. Mathias Groenvald, a shipping executive, will lead the new location. "Given its significant concentration of drybulk activity, we believe that Copenhagen is the ideal location for our European commercial operations," chief executive Gary Vogel said in a statement. Eagl
  • Grace 1 release fuels hope for Stena Bulk
    The release of the Grace 1 is fueling hope the UK-flagged Stena Impero will soon be freed. The 50,000-dwt Stena Impero (built 2018) was seized 19 July by Iran, in suspected retaliation for the UK arresting the 300,000-dwt Grace 1 (built 1997) in Gibraltar 4 July. The Grace 1 was freed by a Gibraltar court Thursday. US bids to arrest Grace 1 amid continued Iran tension Stena Bulk lobbies govern
  • Huangpu Wenchong dives into gas sector with TSM order
    Second newbuilding contract for Chinese owner this year
  • Hansa Tankers chem-tank pool swells with 10-ship boost
    Company has added 10 chemical tankers, all fitted with scrubbers, from Songa and TRF
  • Baltic Exchange Dry Index hits 2000 twice in one month
    The dry bulk meter hit 2011 on 16 July, marking the first return to that level since December 2013.
  • Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter
    The Swedish tanker owner is looking ahead to a stronger market and has rejigged its contract coverage.
  • Chembulk Tankers takes ship to court with arrest order
    An arrest warrant has been issued for an Interunity Management-controlled ship in a charter dispute with Chembulk Tankers. Connecticut company Chembulk filed a $2m lawsuit last week in a federal court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, looking to arrest the 26,198-dwt Chem Ranger (built 2010). In addition to targeting the ship, the lawsuit focuses on registered owner Lantern Maritime as the defendant. O
  • Maersk Line ramps up charters ahead of 2020
    But chief executive Soren Skou sees slowing down ships and fine-tuning its network figure key to reducing fuel bill.
  • JL Mowinckels Rederi sells last fully owned ship
    Norwegian company says it has no plans to exit shipowning as it eyes tanker and bulker investments
  • Arkon touts cost savings of LNG as fuel for boxships
    German outfit touts savings of LNG as fuel, but calls for subsidies to cover further conversion costs of $9.4m per ship
  • Baltic Exchange looks to expand number of LNG panellists
    Big turnout for first engagement meetings with industry in London and Singapore
  • New Fortress Energy eyes FSRU for next Angola job
    Wes Edens-led company expects to put its Puerto Rico import project into operation by year-end
  • Fujian Ocean affiliate takes ING to court in OW fallout
    Zheng Yao Shipping Group seeks $1m after its ship was arrested and held up in 2016
  • HMM culls standalone small-ship Asia-Europe loop
    Decision comes ahead of South Korean owner's plan to join THE Alliance
  • Neste to offer 2020 compliant fuel in fourth quarter
    Refiner has yet to reveal supply points and technical specifications
  • Oaktree's dry bulk buys reflect 'patience' with shipping
    Shipping's largest private equity investor has built stakes in Eagle Bulk Shipping and Star Bulk Carriers while staying the course in product and chemical tonnage
  • Torm seals sale and leaseback deals for six vessels
    The owner had a profitable second quarter, despite refineries undergoing an unusually long period of maintenance.
  • Tightening boxship market benefits owners of smaller tonnage
    Rally for bigger containerships is beginning to filter down to sub-panamax arena
  • Gibraltar court allows release of Grace 1
    The Grace 1 will sail, despite US objections
  • LNG market braces for fallout from Qatari LNG ship play
    Qatar's huge LNG shipping requirement is already unsettling a largely upbeat sector after the Middle East Gulf state unveiled the extent of its ambitions in the first quarter of this year. Details of Qatargas' bumper LNG tender start to emerge Those following the business said there are rumours spinning around about the likely extent, type and timing of the upcoming orders, which are adding som
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers slides into the red in weak market
    Company fleet growth ratchets up with fourth VLCC newbuilding delivery as suezmax go in for scrubber-fitting
  • Golden Ocean swells dividend despite loss on derivatives bet
    John Fredriksen-backed shipowner quadruples payout to shareholders as earnings beat expectations
  • AP Moller-Maersk profit beats forecasts as freight rates rise
    Profit beats expectations but 'considerable uncertainties' lay ahead
  • Sinokor sale of boxship trio for scrapping collapses
    Cash buyer declines request to extend after seller misses cancelling date
  • APL sells third German-built boxship for recycling
    APL Singapore arrives at Alang anchorage for beaching in next few days
  • Qatar makes first call on owners for its huge haul of LNG carriers
    Middle Eastern gas-producing giant Qatargas sets out a schedule for what ranks as one of the world's largest newbuilding projects
  • Eastern Pacific enters large size segment with Neu Gas trio
    Purchase gives Singapore-based group larger LPG tonnage
  • Epic Gas seeks to avoid expensive steel trap in recovering market
    Charles Maltby keeps expansion in mind but profit tops his wish list
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding resumes trading on SGX
    Investors dump shares as the Dow plummets and the yard's chairman takes leave.
  • NYK's OLIVE looks to improve work-lifestyle balance
    Japanese owner invites employee's kids into Tokyo HQ in bid to change long-held working behaviour
  • Waterfront says methanol is proven, future-proof fuel
    Canadian tanker owner poised to receive world's eighth and ninth methanol-fuelled ships
  • AVIC Maritime sees profit slide on weak newbuilding market
    Marine and offshore solution provider completes AVIC Zhenjiang Shipyard disposal
  • Yang Ming slashes the red ink in the second quarter
    Fleet optimization helps improve finances, but Taiwan owner says supply is set to outpace demand
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine trims Q2 losses
    South Korea's largest shipowner sees improved second quarter, but warns of difficulties ahead

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Vancouver's record mid-year report can't hide trade turbulence
    Canada's largest port saw increases in tonnage and containers during the first half of 2019, but individual cargo types painted a more complicated picture.
  • Navistar cuts medium-duty truck production in Ohio
    Navistar is the first to slow production lines for new trucks. It is targeting medium-duty units because inventories are up 30 percent year over year.
  • Driver productivity and freight capacity in hours of service spotlight
    Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies.
  • Cass predicts economic contraction after eighth consecutive month of shipping declines
    The July Cass Information Systems Inc. Freight Shipments Index sounded dire warnings for an economic contraction following the eighth consecutive month of negative year-over-year numbers.
  • International competition and trade uncertainty weigh on U.S. rail volumes for grain
    Competition from other grain-producing countries weigh on U.S. grain exports - and on U.S. rail volumes for grain.
  • Sehestedt joins FreightWaves as vice president of Association and University Development
    Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities.
  • Walmart spurs optimism with strong second quarter earnings
    As the world's largest retailer, the company is often seen as a bellwether for the overall retail landscape.
  • UPS buys stake in self-driving outfit TuSimple
    It is the first time a transportation and logistics provider has invested in an autonomous trucking company.
  • Trucker's dash-cam video gets driver fired
    Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier's dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia.
  • Avianca sees another loss during restructuring
    Avianca continues to dispose of aircraft during its financial restructuring.
  • Six drone delivery use cases and lessons for companies to use
    Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world.
  • IMO 2020 could spark more shipping tie-ups with fuel sellers
    Golden Ocean could be a trendsetter, buying a stake in a marine-fuel operation to offset IMO 2020 price and availability risks.
  • North American rail volumes continue downward trend
    Year-to-date North American rail volumes fell 2.3 percent last week. But what about for the rest of the year?
  • Mixed signs from the economy as sales climb, industrial output declines
    Retail remains a rare source of strength in the economy while manufacturing struggles
  • There's an app for that: Providing driver value alongside freight visibility
    Introducing an app-based visibility solution could be the answer to shoddy tracking updates.
  • More sizzle in the Southwest, severe storms in Plains (forecast video)
    Temperatures cracking 115° out west, storms and flooding elsewhere.
  • Don Daseke steps down as company's restructuring continues
    Don Daseke steps down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer as the restructuring continues.
  • U.K.'s Aspray Transport shutting doors after defaulting on £1.9 million debt
    The jobs of 449 workers are at stake as Aspray Transport closes down on August 16, after reeling under insurmountable debt and a worsening Brexit...
  • Maersk: Impact from US-China trade spat 'quite manageable'
    The CEO of Maersk says the impact from the U.S.-China tariffs and trade tensions on global trade has been quite manageable."
  • Port Report: East Coast notches first-half growth for box imports
    West Coast sees slower import volumes as service changes and market downturn take toll.
  • Today's Pickup: Workers are more concerned of people replacing them than robots
    Workers scared of people replacing them than robots; oil markets face nightmarish scenario; German economy is slumping
  • Mexican officials: wait times at Otay Mesa Port of Entry up to five hours
    Truck wait times on the Mexican side of the Otay Mesa port of entry have jumped as the inspection process lengthens, leaving trucks backed up...
  • Truck drivers generally pan proposed revisions to hours-of-service rules
    Reaction is mixed among stakeholders to hours-of-service rule changes proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Box-ship giant Maersk reports huge rise in second quarter profit
    Earlier today in Europe, Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk (NASDAQ: Maersk A; NASDAQ: Maersk B) reported a massive increase in second quarter profit and earnings...
  • Electric marine craft will revolutionize coastal operations but not long-haul shipping
    News of a Japanese electric-powered oil tanker set green-hearts fluttering around the world. Electric marine craft will likely be a big thing in coastal markets...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 15, 2019
  • Oil slide extends amid trade war concerns, stronger dollar
    Oil futures settled lower Thursday amid a stronger US dollar and lingering macroeconomic growth concerns.
  • Ecuador bunkers supply tight, prices see pressure from refinery maintenance
    Availability of spot IFO 380 volumes has been talked tight in Ecuador this week amid unplanned refinery maintenance.
  • IMO 2020 preparations and its impacts on US exports
    Ahead of IMO 2020, shipowners are increasingly taking ships off the water for scrubber installations.
  • US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker held in Gibraltar
  • Logistics giant Maersk reports 7.5% drop in fuel use on efficiency gains
    The company's Ocean division consumed a total of 2.777 million mt of bunker fuel in Q2, down from 3.002 million mt a year earlier.
  • Finnish refiner Neste launches 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel ahead of IMO 2020
    Finnish refiner Neste is launching its own brand of 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.
  • Denmark's Torm sees IMO 2020 boosting product tankers
    Danish refined oil products tanker group Torm said Thursday it was well positioned to take advantage of IMO 2020.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Kinder Morgan bulks up Houston Ship Channel refined product and NGL facilities
    Kinder Morgan's Pasadena facility will get the lion's share of the announced project spending.
  • Chinese oil traders shun US crude as trade row deepens
    Chinese buyers were unsure if Beijing would still back purchase commitments amid this fracas.
  • First Europe-bound WTI cargo in Platts MOC sets sail from USGC
    The ship is currently about 200 miles north of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
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