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BRIEFS

July 30, 2019

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OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings due to low demand Port of NY/NJ is US second busiest port after LA S Francisco Bay Area ports to see long-term cargo growth Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam resumes service FMC meets counterparts from EU and China FTA urges UK logistics sector to extend Brexit contingency measures Old Dominion's Q2 net income up 6.5pc to US$174m on 2.6pc hike in revenue UPS wants to operate first revenue-generating drone operations in US Air Canada Cargo stops services to New York's LaGuardia Airport Lufthansa Cargo uses CSafe RAP coantainers to transport pharma cargo

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JULY 29, 2019
Baltic Dry Index down Cargo volumes seen falling due to escalating trade tensions & heightened uncertainty Company approved as insurance provider under Indian Merchant Shipping Rules Corné Hulst appointed COO of Pecém port in Brazil COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Zeebrugge Terminal goes live with Navis N4 terminal operating system HFW announces development partnership with litigation analytics start-up Solomonic MOL celebrates 25th anniversary in Indonesia New Panama Canal tolls structure likely to come into force from Jan. 1, 2020 Cotton exports to cross target JNPT & terminals ink new MoU for Inter-Terminal Rail Handling Operation VOC Port handles record 1,80,597 t of cargo in a single day & berths vessel with highest parcel size CFSAI holds fruitful annual offsite meet for 2019 in Lonavala Finance Ministry to gradually relax requirement of 100 pc physical examination of consignments of 'risky exporters' IMF sees 7-7.2 pc growth for India in 2019-20 as the global scenario remains subdued

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JULY 29, 2019
OOCL results signal healthier-than-expected first half for box trades Maersk pledges to 'welcome' forwarders onto TradeLens digital platform Fesco and RZD launch joint Korea-Europe service via Trans-Siberian Railway First quarter 'a good start' to the year, reports Agility Logistics Perishables bonanza goes sour for forwarders in North America Swissport set to refinance debt as preliminary results are announced Lufthansa Cargo eyes uniform fleet - within six years Market Insight: The next vertical push by CMA CGM, MSC and... K+N On the wires: Yet another sign a Swissport IPO attempt is coming?

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JULY 29, 2019
Rescue boat fell during drill because it was incorrectly secured In an investigation report (M18P0087) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found that incorrect securement led to the 2018 uncontrolled fall of a rescue boat from the passenger ferry Queen Penguin to make FUELTRAX standard on its Flex range Singapore based Penguin International Limited has selected FUELTRAX to provide electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS) solutions for its Flex Fighter range of armored multi-role security boats. The company will also install FUELTRAX Klaveness takes delivery of second next gen combi carrier Oslo headquartered Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA today took delivery of the MV Barracuda from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. The MV Barracuda is the second of eight contracted CLEANBU vessels that will Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled Aframax trio at Russian yard Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has placed an order at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex for the construction of three new-generation MR product carriers using LNG as their main fuel. The vessels will be chartered U.K. rules out tanker swap with Iran Britain's new Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has ruled out any exchange of the detained U.K flagged tanker Stena Impero for the Iranian owned Grace I. The idea of such a swap was

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JULY 29, 2019
War risk market drops higher pricing for UK-flag tankers 'We would advise all our operators to contact their lead underwriter or broker as a matter of urgency,' says Red... Borr Drilling launches US IPO Borr hopes to raise up to $50m from the flotation of 5m common shares Iran-China crude flows rise as ships circumvent US sanctions Iranian vessels continue to turn off automatic identification system, channel oil trades multiple ship-to-ship transfers and register vessels in opaque... The future fuels debate comes to the heart of America's fossil fuel state Texas has built its economy on the exploitation of crude oil and natural gas. It is doing well and is... One Hundred Ports 2019: Trade and fuel dominate carrier concerns Box carriers seek certainty on tariffs and fuel pricing in uncertain times Evergreen putting scrubbers on 139 ships Taiwanese carrier has also released a statement regarding its take on shipping environmental rules, in which it implicitly defended the... 53 Nanjing (China) As China aims to boost riverborne transportation, the port must fight to find its place as rivals up and down... 55 Incheon (South Korea) Encouraging results were seen at the port during a time of trade tension, with new routes showing diversification 54 Ambarli (Turkey) Growth has continued but slowed down for Turkey's premier container port 49 Fuzhou (China) Volume at the port has been bolstered by steady traffic on intra-Asia routes to Taiwan and South Korea 48 Barcelona (Spain) The Catalan port managed to break the 3m teu barrier for the first time 52 Marsaxlokk (Malta) Unprecedented traffic levels were recorded yet again at the Malta Freeport Corporation-run port 51 Salalah (Oman) Devastation wreaked by cyclone Mekunu was the main reason for the large fall in throughput at the Omani port China dominates Lloyd's List One Hundred Ports' rankings There was the usual spread of winners and losers in 2018, as ports continued to prosper at others' expense, whether... 50 Vancouver (Canada) Canadian west coast container ports will reach capacity by as early as the mid-2020s and will therefore be unable to... Ports face hundredfold jump in customs declarations under WTO Brexit, CBI warns Some British ports could see a hundredfold increase in customs declarations in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Confederation... 02 Singapore (Singapore) The port city-nation, which held on to its role as the transhipment hub for the region, could benefit from the... 06 Busan (South Korea) South Korea's number one port has clearly moved on from the collapse of Hanjin to pursue its next phase of... 04 Shenzhen (China) While volume growth at the port slowed in line with the Chinese economy, performance in the year ahead will also... 09 Tianjin (China) Automation efforts are making good progress, while the merger of two terminals is set to help operational efficiency 03 Ningbo-Zhoushan (China) The port complex has started to see a decline in container exports to the US this year, but the volume... 08 Qingdao (China) The port city in China's Shandong province benefited from the first full year of Qianwan automated container terminal 05 Guangzhou (China) China's major port on the west side of the Pearl River Estuary leapfrogged both Hong Kong and Busan in terms... 10 Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Increased competition in the Middle East market has forced the port to diversify; new initiatives will be vital for it... 07 Hong Kong (China) Intense competition has taken its toll on the port, although it is fighting back by banding its terminal operators to... 01 Shanghai (China) US-China trade conflict remains a big challenge, but there are positive signs on the domestic policy front Low-sulphur regulations will not lead to front-loading Higher bunker costs from low-sulphur fuels are unlikely to drive another round of front-loading this year 12 Port Klang (Malaysia) Despite losing business to Malacca Strait rival Singapore, the port that acts as the main access point for Malaysian capital... 13 Antwerp (Belgium) A record year was witnessed by the port during 2018, with growth in imports and exports 15 Kaohsiung (Taiwan) Frontloading effects of the Sino-US trade war benefited the port, reversing a slide in growth Saeedi replaced as managing director of IRISL Sanctions-hit Iranian shipping company reconfigures its senior management. Move comes in the wake of the company abandoning its newbuild programme 16 Dalian (China) Throughput rose by well below the 2% growth target set by port authorities 18 Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) Investment in handling equipment, berth upgrading and channel dredging has helped achieve growing confidence among customers 17 Los Angeles (US) The US west coast port saw another record-breaking year, moving more cargo in 2018 than at any time in its... 14 Xiamen (China) The port aims to boost its throughput to 20m teu by 2035, despite China's slowing economy and weakened foreign trade... 11 Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Europe's biggest port achieved a new all-time high in throughput figures last year, mainly due to a growth in transhipment... 19 Hamburg (Germany) Europe's third-largest container port 'successfully asserted itself in a difficult environment' 20 Long Beach (US) Key projects include $1bn in rail improvements to boost the US west coast port's on-dock rail cargo capacity by 35% 21 Laem Chabang (Thailand) Slowing of growth at the port proved a handbrake on container throughput expansion 22 Tanjung Priok (Indonesia) Long-awaited port development has failed to solve the issues of costly delays and a lack of container capacity as Indonesia's... 23 New York and New Jersey (US) A strong economy, densely populated market, larger vessel calls and a rush to beat new tariff increases get credit for... 24 Colombo (Sri Lanka) Having increased its volumes rapidly, the port celebrated a record-breaking throughput level 25 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Vietnam's biggest port carried on, with its expansion matching the country's pace of growth 26 Yingkou (China) While debt problems - mainly due to infrastructure investment - have been an issue for the northeast China port, volumes are on the... 27 Bremen/Bremerhaven (Germany) Container throughput at the twin ports remained relatively unchanged 28 Jawaharlal Nehru (India) Despite an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices hampering its newest terminal, the port has continued to grow 29 Valencia (Spain) The Mediterranean's premier box port continued to benefit from having terminals linked to three of the most influential carriers 34 Lianyungang (China) The port maintained low levels of growth in 2018 but has performed better in 2019 so far 30 Manila (Philippines) Strong economic growth and the shift of manufacturing plants from northern China to Southeast Asia has boosted throughput 31 Taicang (China) By capitalising on its position as a key crossroads between domestic and foreign trade in the region, growth momentum has continued 32 Piraeus (Greece) Significant growth has been recorded at the port, with traffic increasing by almost 50% in three years 33 Algeciras (Spain) Having bounced back from industrial action in 2017, the western Mediterranean port seems set for a decent growth rate 35 Tokyo (Japan) Japan's largest container port has continued to invest in new infrastructure, although throughput growth is slowing 60 Yantai (China) The port has been striving to find its position in the region's consolidated group, where Qingdao stands as the largest... 61 Tangshan (China) Much of the focus is on the port's $270m fully automated terminal project that is being constructed 65 Cartagena (Colombia) Growth in transhipment and domestic traffic, along with capacity expansions, has elevated the port 47 Tanger Med (Morocco) A container flow control system and integrated blockchain platform have been set up to improve efficiency at the port 69 Houston (US) The US Gulf port's high growth rate has been conveniently balanced between imports and exports 62 Durban (South Africa) Figures show the port has been operating close to full capacity 56 Manzanillo (Mexico) Further expansion is on the cards at Mexico's biggest container port, which is also the third-largest in Latin America 64 Chittagong (Bangladesh) Another healthy year of volume growth helped the port reach record throughput last year and put it on course to... 57 Port Said (Egypt) As volumes rebound, the port is aiming to return to its former glory as one of the most competitive in... 70 London (UK) Unitised trade volumes at the PLA's ports grew by 3.5m tonnes to top 20m tonnes for the first time 67 Le Havre (France) A net increase in full containers of 3% set a new record for trade flows to the port's hinterland 68 Virginia (US) The US east coast port hailed its fourth consecutive year of record-setting volumes in 2018 and major expansion projects suggest... 63 Kobe (Japan) Typhoon Jebi severely impacted throughput at the port, which grew by a fraction of results seen in previous years 66 Nagoya (Japan) While expansion at the port slowed, it emerged relatively unscathed from typhoon Jebi 71 Genoa (Italy) The collapse of the Morandi Bridge in August and a violent storm in October badly affected the Italian ports group 72 Sydney (Australia) While volumes handled increased during 2018, the number of ship calls declined as larger vessels visited the port 73 Oakland (US) Plans to turn a marine terminal into a new Major League baseball park will not dampen the port's commitment to... 74 Balboa (Panama) Despite the downturn in 2018, Fitch Solutions forecast growth for the port over the coming four years 75 Osaka (Japan) Despite being hit by typhoon Jebi, which reportedly wrecked 2,500 containers at its terminals, the port has continued to grow 76 Yeosu Gwangyang (South Korea) The jointly administered South Korean ports expanded for the first time since 2014, with growth seen in imports, exports and... 77 Quanzhou (China) While trying to find a niche in Southeast Asian trades, the port is still dependent on domestic feeder services 78 Callao (Peru) Peru's leading container port, which mainly deals in transpacific trade, saw throughput rise 79 Gioia Tauro (Italy) The port has struggled with the departure of Maersk in 2017 and labour issues at the site 80 Charleston (US) Infrastructure investments paid off for the South Carolina Port Authority as larger vessels boosted throughput 81 Zhuhai (China) The pace of growth at the port has largely slowed, partially due to delays in the construction of new berths 82 King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia) From the Saudi desert, the port posted the highest throughput growth in percentage terms in the top 100 83 Karachi (Pakistan) The port's deepwater container terminal, operated by Hutchison, was officially opened in May 84 St Petersburg (Russia) Terminals at the port handled three-quarters of the total Russian container-handling throughput 85 Guayaquil (Ecuador) The port responsible for 70% of Ecuador's containerised trade enjoyed double-digit growth to reach more than 2m teu for the... 46 Dongguan (China) Having enjoyed successful growth in 2017, throughput at the Pearl River Delta port went into decline as it was hit... 86 Bandar Abbas (Iran) Despite being badly hit by US sanctions, work to increase container capacity at the port continued 45 Cai Mep (Vietnam) With the growth of the Vietnamese economy as the country establishes itself as a 'China plus one' destination, the deepsea... 87 Khorfakkan (United Arab Emirates) Having been badly hit by carrier consolidation in 2017, the port saw further losses but hopes new initiatives will bring... 44 Seaport Alliance (US) The US port alliance saw annual container volume at Seattle's Terminal 18 hit 1m teu, a record-breaking figure for Washington... 88 Southampton (UK) Congestion problems affected productivity at the UK's second-largest gateway 43 Tanjung Perak (Indonesia) The East Java port continued to expand at an impressive rate and further growth is likely 89 Gdansk (Poland) Another year of exponential volume growth was seen at the port, where a consortium led by PSA International acquired its... 90 Haikou (China) Transformation into a pilot free trade zone and an increase in intra-Asia trade have benefited the port 91 Kingston (Jamaica) The increasing size of ships transiting the Panama Canal has helped the port attract larger cargoes 92 Buenos Aires (Argentina) Economic reforms geared towards easing the flow of international trade have boosted the port 42 Felixstowe (UK) The UK's largest container terminal has been fighting back after a botched installation of a new terminal operating system badly... 93 Sines (Portugal) Plans are in place to significantly expand the port, which has become a major pull for carriers requiring regional transhipment 58 Yokohama (Japan) A new operating company has helped the port turn a corner, with container volumes seeing further growth 41 Rizhao (China) Increased domestic trade as well as a rise in international calls helped to boost throughput 94 Taichung (Taiwan) The pace of container throughput growth seems to be slowing at the port 40 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Consolidation of container facilities in the northern part of the port could help negate volumes being lost to rival King... 95 Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Staking its claim as a major player in the Middle East market, the port has seen a staggering rate of... 39 Santos (Brazil) Despite disruptions caused by dramatically reduced union employment and plans to privatise, the port continued setting throughput records 96 Jiaxing (China) The feeder port is optimistic about further growth, targeting 5m teu in container throughput for 2030 38 Colón (Panama) As the second-largest user of the Panama Canal, China has been the main supplier to the port's FTZ 37 Savannah (US) The US east coast's second-busiest container port has seen a rapid rise in throughput, doubling from a decade earlier 97 Mersin (Turkey) The port in the southeast of Turkey enjoyed new calls and bought more equipment as it planned expansion 59 Melbourne (Australia) Healthy growth is expected to continue following refurbishment at the port 98 Montreal (Canada) A rapid increase in traffic from Asian markets and a new trade agreement with the European Union proved a boon... 36 Mundra (India) The largest private sector port in India appears to have had a successful year, if media reports are confirmed 99 San Antonio (Chile) A resurgent economy has helped Chile's largest container port see an impressive increase in throughput and numerous new carrier calls 100 Taipei (Taiwan) Investment in automated cargo handling is seen as the way to improve productivity at the Taiwanese port Zhoushan needs more than price clout to beat Singapore It's a win-lose situation among ports in Asia with one bunker expert remarking that even having the top two bunker... Daily Briefing Doubts over legality of tanker seizure \| Looking east from the Middle East \| Stena Bulk in talks for release... Trade war hits Singamas box-making business Pacific International Lines subsidiary has agreed to sell the dry-box-making business to state giant Cosco Shipping Indonesian shipyard accident kills four The shipyard accident is the second involving gas poisoning in just over two months, following another in China at the... China's Hengtong and CIMC Raffles mull partnership on LNG ships Chinese LNG trader and distributor is planning to sign a co-operation framework agreement with the Chinese offshore builder about the... South Korea may join proposed US 'Sentinel' force to police the Middle East Gulf The US Energy Information Administration reports that South Korea is highly dependent on the Middle East for its oil supply, with...

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JULY 29, 2019
Shore power set back by insufficient legislation, high electricity costs GCT New York rides container volume rebound Mammoet-ALE merger leaves Sarens in the lurch Weak economic indicators cloud air cargo outlook Project logistics tackles ambitious contract modeling initiative Container shipping amps finance aid to tariff-hit shippers Large US truckload carriers surgically trim capacity

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JULY 29, 2019
Family of Texas cop sues Maersk in wrongful death case The family of a deceased Texas police chief is blaming Maersk's US-flag subsidiary for his death. A lawsuit filed in Galveston federal court last week says 50-year-old Christopher Reed and his wife, Jana, were traversing the Houston Ship Channel aboard their fishing vessel 7 June when he was thrown from the ship by the 61,986-dwt Maersk Idaho's (built 2000) wake and drowned. Fire-ravaged Maersk Berenberg shipping analyst switches sectors German bank drops coverage on 10 maritime names after researcher takes up new duties. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in There's been a shake-up in APL's c-suite in the midst of parent CMA CGM's turnaround efforts. After just 8 months on the job, APL chief executive Lars Kastrup is out and current CMA CGM Middle East senior vice president Stephane Courquin is set to take his place, effective 15 August. CMA CGM shrugs off $43m quarterly loss Hapag-Lloyd latest to add war risk surcharge to Gulf boxes Courquin will Report: Gearbox overhaul caused Aurora Explorer accident Arctic Explorer-owned passenger catamaran allided with Norwegian quay in July 2018, resulting in numerous passenger injuries. Gas and tankers help drive up first half profit at Milaha Improved results from its gas and tanker operation has helped push up first half profit at Qatar Navigation (Milaha). Unibros Shipping swoops on MR tankers amid Greek optimism for product market Milaha sees profit rise despite mixed markets Stronger results from its ports business also aided the bottom line, which grew by 6% year-on-year. It came despite drops in contributions from Milaha's lo Performance Shipping cuts quarterly loss Performance Shipping has posted another quarterly loss, having been held back by a reduction in timecharter revenue and vessel impairment charges. Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair The company, formerly Diana Containerships, reported a net loss of $1.6m for the second quarter, which includes a $300,000 impairment charge on one vessel. This is a step backwards when compar Chinese shipowners top Greeks for capacity purchased in last five years Chinese shipowners have bought more secondhand tonnage than their rivals in Greece during the past five years, according to data from Clarksons. Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity Over 10% of world fleet will have scrubbers at start of IMO 2020, says Clarksons Clarksons: shipping moves forward but wildcards lurk Hellenic owners are known as the Iranian boat warns UK Navy 'Don't put your life in danger' An Iranian patrol boat told a UK frigate "Don't put your life in danger", shortly before Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) boarded the tanker Stena Impero on 19 July. Stena Bulk: Company access to Stena Impero 'imperative' This is according to new audio released by the IRGC, which appears to be an extended cut of a clip released last week. In the audio, the IRGC navy representati China Merchants Group boasts first-half profitability in rare financial disclosure Chinese state conglomerate says group revenue and profit grew in January-June despite macroeconomic uncertainty Maritime lawyers and arbitrators divided over a matter of degree Legal qualifications or hands-on experience - which is best for presenting your case, and what will it cost you? Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Borr Drilling is moving forward with its near $50m New York listing. The Tor Olav Troim-backed jack-up owner announced Monday that its shares have been approved for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Tor Olav Troim plots New York IPO for Borr Drilling Borr Drilling completes $645m financing deal The five million share offer will be made by prospectus only with shares - to be listed under Middle East Gulf tension having 'fairly muted' impact on tanker markets Gibson Shipbrokers explains why rates have remained stable despite global spotlight on region Ship financing is the biggest concern for German shipowners Developing alternative sources of capital for investment 'cannot be delayed' OOCL sees top line rise with box volumes Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the second quarter. Freight rates on the transpacific soar as lines axe sailings The Hong Kong-based container line posted revenue of $1.57bn during the three-month period, which is a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. OOCL said loadable capacity grew by 6.4%, but the overall load factor was 1.4% lowe Imabari Shipbuilding president calls for cooperation on design Action needed to counter South Korean consolidation says Imabari boss AP Moller-Maersk share buyback pushes past $200m mark AP Moller-Maersk has taken its share buyback efforts past $200m and is now halfway to its target set for the start of November. Maersk sprang the buyback this spring alongside a fresh dividend policy following the divestment of its energy businesses. AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme The world's largest shipowner began i Strait of Hormuz redesignation could hike crew wages The UK's Warlike Operations Area Committee will today decide if Hormuz will be redesignated as a high-risk area. Greek ferry rivals fit scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 fuel rules Attica Group follows rival Minoan Lines and raises €26m to install exhaust gas cleaning systems Torm tipped to sell veteran tanker in latest fleet renewal step Danish product tanker owner Torm has extended fleet renewal efforts with the sale of a veteran vessel at a time it is taking delivery of a number of newbuildings and second-hand purchases. Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet Four MRs in, one out at Torm Copenhagen-listed Torm has sold the 47,000-dwt Torm San Jacinto (built 2002), multiple shipow Sovcomflot orders three more LNG-fuelled product tankers The shipowner aims to make Russian shipping greener and more competitive. Beazley and Lancashire results point to improving hull market Two leading marine insurers saw increased premiums in hull and machinery cover in the first half of the year Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpets 'sanguine' outlook for shipping Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpeted a confident outlook for the shipping and investment climate as it rang in a profitable first half performance. Tufton Oceanic Assets IPO rewrites shipping rule book Initial $91m opens door for liquidity and diversity, says Paulo Almeida Tufton Oceanic executives lay out plans for investment opportunities The shipowner made a $23.6m move for a container vesse IRISL gets new managing director after Saeidi resigns Steel industry veteran steps in to lead Iran's national shipping company through troubled waters John Fredriksen's Flex LNG closes refinancing for trio of vessels John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has closed the refinancing of three vessels, including a pair on a sale-and-leaseback deal with Hyundai Glovis. Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management John Fredriksen's Flex LNG strikes $420m sale-and-leaseback deal for two ships Oslo and US listed Flex first announced plans for the $420m leaseback for the 173,000-cbm Flex Endeavour and Flex Norway's Solvang aims to put scrubbers on most LPG carriers Pioneering adopter of exhaust cleaning systems plans to have technology installed on 15 ships by 2020 Oak Hill Advisors shipping role is strategic, not opportunistic Alternative lender unveils multi-strategy approach for investing in shipping for the long term Clown suit prompts drunken brawl on P&O's Britannia Afternoon of 'patriotic' partying on deck, with large amounts of alcohol, ends in multiple arrests Hyundai Heavy Industries Group yards to wait for higher prices South Korean shipbuilding giant is confident fresh orders will emerge in the latter half of the year Total beats off competitors to seal Benin LNG FSRU prize French oil major on course to provide sub-Sahara Africa's first floating regasification unit Second Royal Navy ship arrives in Gulf to escort UK shipping Iran president says presence of foreign forces in the region are a source of tension

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JULY 29, 2019
House Democrat working group sends USMCA report to Pelosi The working group laid out specific proposals in the areas of labor, the environment, enforcement and pharmaceuticals. Oakland OKs container dray-off yard lease Shippers Transport Express' lease on the 32-acre port location will extend through 2032. MarAd found vulnerable to cyber hackers "Malacious attackers" could have obtained records and stolen the identities from 13 executives and stuff who recently joined the U.S. Maritime Administration. Trucking queues down at largest US port Southern California ports say truckers are not availing themselves of all appointments. CBP to block Peruvian firm's timber exports Daggett reelected ILA president uShip CEO steps down, CTO steps up Five companies get more time with PdVSA

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JULY 29, 2019
External: Global Risk Management UK will not swap arrested tankers with Iran Singapore's JPTT advances oil storage infrastructure ahead of IMO 2020 "We are considering the possibility of offering direct bunkering," Ooi said. Asia middle distillates strong, but higher Chinese exports could erode margins "It's getting lower due to the closed US West Coast arb...if anyone still has unsold cargoes, it will be difficult," a trader in Singapore said. FUTURES: Oil slips as demand woes take centre stage; US-China talks Investors stay anxious over the upcoming US-China trade talks in Shanghai this week.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue

Miami

Decrease in passengers embarked

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%

Palermo

Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

INDUSTRY

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

Genoa

Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

Singapore

The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

SHIPPING

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

Gothenburg/Vaasa

The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå

PORTS

Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.

London/Ferrol

30-year concession contract

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding

Seongnam/San Francisco

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%

Ankara

In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%

Panama

They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)

PORTS

Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter

Beijing

Containers also reach their maximum peak

PORTS

The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.

Hong Kong

Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%

TRADE

US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year

Washington/Beijing

Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector

Brussels

Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers

INDUSTRY

Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Trieste/Naples

They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors

PORTS

A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.

Rome

Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping

PORTS

CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah

Marseille

An investment of 450 million dollars is planned

ACCIDENTS

The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.

Ismailia

Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

Miami

Good prospects also for the 2026 season

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

PORTS

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

Rotterdam

Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

TRADE

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

Dhaka

A direct air link between the two countries is planned.

SHIPPING

The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.

Shanghai

Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.

Berlin

Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

SHIPYARDS

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

Gyeongju

HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

Rome/Salerno

The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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

CRUISES

Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta

Geneva

Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites

PORTS

Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months

Livorno

In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino

INDUSTRY

Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders

Helsinki

The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales

SHIPPING

COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels

Shanghai

Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs

PORTS

Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.

Genoa

The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.

CRUISES

Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.

Genoa

An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem

Trieste

It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships

Keelung

They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships

PORTS

Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened

River

It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic

PORTS

New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports

Tirana

2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape

Bari

The designations of some local administrations are still missing

PORTS

The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.

Rome

Parliamentary process completed

COMPANIES

Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco

Genoa

Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area

PORTS

The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.

Gioia Tauro

The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033

PORTS

In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%

La Goulette

Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%

LOGISTICS

UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines

Atlanta

Revenues down by -3.7%

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)

Helsinki

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry

Victoria

The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Cagliari

Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

SHIPPING

The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.

Naples

It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

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

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

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