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BRIEFS

October 21, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate off slightly to US$580/TEU, USWC surge 4.2pc at $1,368/FEU Maersk may be dethroned as the world's biggest box carrier Busiest September in the Port of Long Beach's history despite trade war LA-LB ports fight to retain market share by enhancing efficiency New gates at APM's New Jersey terminal will cut truck turn times by 40pc Control over Asia-ECSA capacity helps drive freight rate gains despite weak demand Two shipping firms fined US$1.8m for illegally dumping oily bilge water in US Port of Tokyo's H1 imports and exports drop to 4.6m TEU Shipping on Northern Sea Route rises 40pc from Jan-September Cathay group cargo volume drops 4.4pc in September to 172,637 tonnes CargoLogicAir suffers net loss of US$23.08m despite doubling of revenues Volga-Dnepr Group plays down reports of financial problems

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OCTOBER 17, 2019
MOL introduces augmented reality-based navigation system Anti-dumping duty imposed on certain steel imports Malaysia offers to increase imports from India APM Terminals launches global customer alerts system Containers, dry bulk boost freight growth in Antwerp port Port of Rotterdam Authority intensifies activities in India High optimism seen about impact of GST on supply chain/warehousing business Farm & allied sector cooperatives can make India a $ 5-tn economy, says Minister India's growth seen reverting to previous highs Adani in MoU for proposed chemical production complex in Mundra

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A foxy transport solution Swiss manufacturer delivers locomotives to ADIF New tool helps plan intermodal transports Lower volumes and less capacity for Cathay Pacific NEP Group takes over SOS Global Express Vinod Gandhi wins award Tarros Group presents newly certified container type "The Big Twin" conversion programme launched ONE has got a new core of data Cathay Investments acquires Rhys Davies Logistics Eurodis: Jens Reibold takes the lead China to build 127 key special rail lines New network member boosts London capacity Prologis builds logistics centre in Bremen Aris Kekedjian joins board of directors at XPO Logistics "Curiosity of the Day" Boluda enhances several services Iberia fined for (fatally) wrong animal handling

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
Carriers may have halted container rate erosion, just as contract talks loom Wincanton may join 'bidding war' for control of Eddie Stobart Logistics TAPA and EU want a common standard for secure truck parking as crime rises China's electronics exporters desperate for escape from trade war DHL publishes its white paper on sustainable fuels for logistics Niels van Namen to lead Ceva's healthcare business development Changing shopping habits means demand for cold storage is outpacing capacity

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
Coast Guard issues OPC program RFI Following the Department of Homeland Security decision to make changes in its Offshore Patrol Cutter contract with Eastern Shipbuilding, the U.S. Coast Guard has released a request for information (RFI) to gauge Shanghai shipyard launches Total LNG bunkering vessel Total reports that its first large liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel has been launched. This follows the signing of a long-term charter contract between Total and Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) in Aker, EDP Renewables in Korean floating wind farm venture EDP Renewables and Aker Solutions have formed a consortium with WindPower Korea that aims to develop a floating wind farm off the coast of Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Korea with an Gard reports on lessons learned from scrubber claims A loss prevention note from mutual insurer Gard says that nearly 3,000 vessels will have exhaust gas scrubbers installed by 2020. For the majority of owners and crews, scrubber systems are new Cash buyer of scrap ships fined in illegal export case Singapore headquartered Wirana Shipping Corporation, of the world's largest cash buyers of vessels for scrap, has accepted and paid a Norwegian penalty of NOK 7 million (about $764,000). The Norwegian Maritime Authority Veteran ferry gets new job A 27-year old German coastal ferry is to take on a new life as a day cruise vessel. Germany's Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Föhr-Amrum GmbH (WDR) reports that it has sold its M/V Rungholt

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
Shipmanagers are uniquely placed to speak for the industry Managers focused on quality and safety face even greater challenges than defending their reputation, including the lack of co-ordination within... LNG marine fuel 'no better than gasoil or fuel oil' As the January 2020 deadline for exhaust gas emissions from ships approaches, a public relations battle is heating up about... Shipbrokers of the future must be properly valued Students achieving the highest marks in the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers exams continue to impress and inspire. Let's hope the... IEA says efficiencies could drive shipping's decarbonisation Alternative fuels, especially ammonia, will also play a crucial role but energy efficiency could be the biggest factor The Lloyd's List Podcast: Asia's trade outlook The Podcast comes from Singapore this week, where Lloyd's List hosted the Asia Trade Outlook Forum, casting a critical eye... Britannia to end general increases and hand back cash, despite underwriting deficit 'The 2018/19 policy year was challenging, with lower-than-projected investment returns and claims being higher than expected. Claims continue to be... Works to deepen Mauritania's iron ore port begin Once the works are complete, the port will be able to accommodate bulkers of up to 250,000 dwt Call for better boxship fire prevention Insurers want the IMO to address insufficient detection and firefighting systems on ever-larger containerships The Interview: Hing Chao New Wah Kwong chairman Hing Chao took an interestingly inland bound path before eventually finding his way back into the family-owned... Minor bulk forecast to be a hotspot in the dry bulk market Newer types of cargoes, such as lithium, are becoming more commonplace trades for minor bulk operators to be engaged with... DNV GL thinking said to be too 'fossil-centric' Nobody has engaged their brain on the IMO 2050 emissions targets, and shipping's challenge is a very steep one, argues... Japan sends its own force to Strait of Hormuz Japan has decided to go it alone and send a JSDF force to the Strait of Hormuz. It has refused... Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco VLCCs wait for US waivers to discharge cargoes \| Tanker rates retreat as eastbound routes cool... APEX lists LSFO futures in Singapore The new futures for 0.5% low sulphur marine fuel oil start trading today on the Asia Pacific Exchange platform, with the... Lloyd's List Asia Pacific Awards winners announced Eastern Pacific Shipping won the Company of the Year award for its disciplined and bold decisions to invest in the...

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
International union backs Montreal dockers in right to strike hearing Container ship port call times rising despite productivity gains Low ship utilization to test carriers' fuel price discipline NY-NJ port will be proactive in ensuring terminal flow: officials Asia-US spot rate shows capacity tightening Asia-Europe capacity cuts slow falling container spot market Chittagong port eyes conveyor system to fight congestion

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
Navios Acquisition to raise $15m from shares for business costs Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp is selling a further chunk of equity to help cover the day-to-day business costs. The Monaco-based tanker owner has priced an offering of 1.88 million shares of common stock for an aggregate of about $15m in a registered direct offering at $8 per share. The offering, set to close on or about 24 October, expects to make $14m, to be put toward "general corporate p Wyker sells ferry to Greek family-owned consortium Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Fohr-Amrum (WDR) has sold one of its ferries to a group of businesses owned by a Greek family that owns Cretan Daily Cruises. The German ferry operator has offloaded Rungholt to the undisclosed Greek buyers in Kissamos, a town on the Greek island of Crete. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Calls to Wyker were not immediately returned. Wyker used the shi Bridges raised as speeding ship puts Swedish authorities on alert Rix Emerald reported to have experienced technical trouble in Gota River MPC: investors showing 'high interest' in tanker space Robert Frese reveals blueprint for success in German management sector Equinor hires Dof anchor handler for an extra six months One of Dof's anchor handlers has won a contract extension from Equinor Energy, while the shipowner works on securing long-term financing. Dof eyes $22m in new equity to help rescue Dof Subsea The Norwegian state energy producer will keep the 35,024-bhp Skandi Vega (built 2008) on hire for another six months, exercising a contract option linked to the framework agreement it signed with Dof in 201 Scrubber retrofit fires and acid corrosion insurance claims revealed by Gard Norwegian insurer blames a combination of design faults, poor workmanship and lack of preparation UK maritime bodies 'cautiously' welcome Brexit deal, but uncertainties remain Attention now turns to the remaining unsolved issues and how UK-EU maritime relationships will stand after Brexit Crude tanker fleet growth highest for six years, but set to tail off London broker SSY says 5.6% expansion of capacity in 2019 will not be repeated over next two years Upstart anti-scrubber EPA campaign remains in the shadows Environmental Protection Alliance intends to keep its backers' names private to avoid what it claims is 'relentless harassment' by major corporations World's largest LNG bunker vessel launched for Total in China MOL's pioneering LNG bunker vessel must be completed in time to serve CMA CGM's boxship newbuilding giants 21 workers hit by 'serious infection' at Turku yard Vaccinations being carried out after staff working on completing vessels contract pneumococcal pneumonia in Finland. Tour boat master cleared over fatal Viking collision Police say only suspect in Danube crash is captain of Viking Sigyn Castor Maritime increases fleet size with panamax acquisition Petros Panagiotidis-led shipowner keeps it in the family for latest vessel purchase Boskalis runs first dredger on used cooking oils Dutch owner teaming up with GoodFuels for 100% sustainable biofuels bunker solution Clyde & Co recruits Norton Rose's Australia shipping chief Ernie van Buuren joining in December to boost growth Research blames 'Asian ships' for plastics pollution University of Cape Town says vessels calling to and from China are most to blame for increase in bottles littering the seas Pacific Basin rides handysize and supramax freight rally Hong Kong bulker owner said September saw rates reach multi-year highs across all segments Keppel returns to the black as scrubber tally reaches 100 Shipyard group boosted by new orders for LNG and renewables-related projects

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
Avia Solutions acquires Chapman Freeborn Chapman Freeborn unit targets freight forwarders FreightWaves oil report: more signals of IMO 2020 impact on diesel prices The signal that IMO 2020 is here isn't going to be one big moment. There are other signs to watch for. Down Under Trucking: Wisetech denies J Capital claims of financial trickery The last couple of days took a dramatic turn with U.S. short seller J Capital making explosive allegations that global logistics software behemoth, WiseTech -... DOT rolls out "freedom gas" rail plan LNG export proposal immediately slammed by Democrat lawmakers. Port Report: Long Beach moves record number of containers in September The Port of Long Beach saw a slide in container volumes arrested in September and hopes to attract more cargo with incentives. Charleston port moves chassis off terminal to boost truck fluidity Off-site facility aims to give terminal more room to operate and make chassis moves more fluid.d Freight volumes cool off significantly this week Trucking volumes still positive but slipping Freight Futures daily curve: 10/18 South and West Trucking Freight Futures stumble on Thursday, dragging the National average lower. M&A bankers start to price in recession risk Middle-market leveraged buyouts are cooling, but institutions still taking risk on the venture and growth equity side of the industry. Need for expediting safety measures across unsecured parking lots leading to alignment of standards Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is looking to align its Parking Security Requirements (PSR) industry standard with the European Commission's new truck safety at parking... Flashback Friday: The evolution of tires Flashback Friday looks at the history of tires, which are necessary for nearly every vehicle. 'Dogging' sex claims of U.K. government ridiculed by truckers British government minister's voyeuristic sex claims about truck drivers are "classist," "inappropriate" and "ignorant," says road transport representative. FreightWaves NOW: What's happening with markets and outbound rejections? On today's FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin talks about the weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, Kyle Cunningham brings an update on outbound volumes, and... U.S. continues sanctions break for Swedish refiner with Venezuelan ties The Office of Foreign Assets Control on Oct. 17 extended the general license for Nynas AB that is 50% owned by Venezuela's state-owned oil company,... Dangerous weekend flooding possible for Gulf Coast (forecast video) Threat for "life-threatening" storm surge and coastal flooding in Florida this weekend due to tropical system in Gulf. Wincanton emerges as potential Eddie Stobart buyer The U.K.-based logistics company has been given due diligence access to the scandal-plagued trucking firm's accounts. Volvo highlights electric trucks and GHG engines for Mexico market at Transport Expo ANPACT Connectivity, electric trucks and autonomous vehicles were highlighted by Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) at Transport Expo ANPACT 2019. The event,... HelloFresh pushes towards leaner and more centralized last-mile meal-kit delivery Meal-kit delivery company HelloFresh leverages data from last-mile movement and consumer feedback to make its deliveries precise and error-free. Today's Pickup: Logistics solutions boost CBD pet products market Plus: Waymo goes to Paris; 12% of Americans responsible for two-thirds of all airline emissions. Brokers: Does it matter how you pay your carriers? Payment visibility is a proven builder of carrier loyalty.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019
China's Zhoushan port aims to raise bonded bunker fuel sales to 5 mil mt by 2020 Total bunker fuel sales is expected to hit 4 million mt this year. France's Total launches first 'large' LNG bunker ship to propel LNG as a marine fuel French oil major Total launched its first large LNG bunker vessel at a time when infrastructure has been deemed inadequate by many bunker fuel players and thus a hurdle to the widespread adoption of the gas as a marine fuel. Asia VLCC freight rates plummet as charterers fail ships VLCC rates have retreated quickly after hitting stratospheric levels last week as tonnage supply has eased, with charterers releasing ships hired provisionally and oil companies sub-letting tankers they had fixed earlier. Shell Marine issues cylinder oil and engine protection guidance as IMO 2020 looms Shell Marine has issued guidance on the use of cylinder oil and engine protection in preparation for next year's IMO 2020 mandate, saying that the publication serves as a "timely reminder" of the risks posed to engine performance by switching fuels. Increasing demand for HSSR props up HSFO RMG values Strength in high sulfur straight run fuel oil differentials has supported the RMG 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil values, sources said this week. Singapore's residue stocks steadies near 2-month high on LSFO stockpile "The market is destocking HSFO, but stocking up on LSFO now that IMO 2020 is just less than three months to go," a bunker supplier said. Singapore middle distillates stocks slide on jump in exports to Australia Singapore's gasoil imports posted a sharp 81.7% jump to 350,323 mt for the week ending October 16. Platts GCM points to Northeast Asia as best market for FOB USGC LNG cargoes Most of the cargoes are destined for ports east of the Panama Canal, with five cargoes currently moving in a northeasterly direction toward Europe. UAE-based bunker supplier OMTI starts supply of 0.5% LSFO at Fujairah "We hope to supply 100,000 mt per month when the new IMO regulations come into effect on January 1," the source said.

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T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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.

SHIPPING

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

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

CRUISES

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

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

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

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

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

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

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

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%.

SHIPYARDS

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.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

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

INSURANCE

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

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

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

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

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

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

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

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

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

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

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

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

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

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.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

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

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

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

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

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

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

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.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

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%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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

AVIATION

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

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

TRUCKING

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

LAW

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"

SHIPYARDS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

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

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

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

FINANCING

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

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

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

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

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

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

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

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

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

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

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

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

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