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BRIEFS

September 30, 2019

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Asia-Europe rates plunge 7.2pc to US$593/TEU, USWC stable at $1,328/FEU Container volumes will continue to grow despite trade war threat: Alphaliner Carriers to boost Asia-Europe capacity ahead of early Chinese New Year US seaport heads tell Trump that tariff dispute is damaging economy Savannah Port lifts record monthly box volumes of 437,750 TEU in August Shekou strives to become South China's leading port for fruit imports India's box volume growth is impacted by global volatility: Maersk report Global Ship Lease secures 5-year US$268 million credit facility to refinance debts US tariffs on Chinese exports could increase air cargo volumes SpiceXpress leases B737-800 converted freighter for South Asia cargo moves Airforwarders Association chief is reappointed to serve on TSA Advisory Committee

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd launches two more services connecting India HMM partnering in smart ship development Long-term contracted ocean freight rates for carriers seen in downward trend MOL in cooperation agreement for LNG transhipment projects Scorpio Shipping Agencies bags 'Shipping Agent of the Year - Dry Bulk Operator' award at MALA 2019 in Mumbai Standard gas tanker voyage charter party being developed India, Thailand sign agreements worth ' 2,400 cr. to boost trade ties Plastic exports seen remaining subdued in FY20 DP World plans to make Hyderabad a multimodal distribution hub for domestic cargo First IMO 2020-compliant marine fuel delivered in Port of Fujairah Gujarat's new port policy allows existing captive jetties to handle third-party cargo without restrictions JN Port observing 'Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada' Nippon Express to acquire stake in Future Supply Chain Solutions Standard Operating Procedure issued for acceptance of transport-related information in electronic form Agriculture counsellors in 10 countries to boost India's exports Indian economy seen commencing recovery from late FY20

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100,000 trucks across the seas More non-stop connections to the south Prologis buys logistics real estate in Neu-Ulm Fr. Meyer's Sohn reorganises its management board India is hip again New hub for shipping plastic pellets by rail across the USA MAB Kargo provides halal logistics Fercam expands into the Ukraine Ural Baltic Shuttle launched Managing director Boris Blanche leaves IRU Another flexible air freight container Bremenports awards Danish Terntank for sustainability policy "Curiosity of the Day" Logcoop cooperates with Tred Union State funding for private railways in Germany Stefan Heymann set to become new CFO Pounds for ports One more flower logistics certification

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Container rates plunge to $500 or less from Asia to North Europe Global trade slows again - is air trade to blame? Supply chain players must transform operations to suit a 'circular economy' Swissport unveils self-service check-in kiosks for air freight Yeti's adventures in air space - gives one paws for thought! Why Flexport built a slick Slack SaaS for shipping Mysterious pencil factory sharpens focus on tariff scams Supply chain radar: From Toll to CMA CGM via DBS & DSV - as nerves grow, the spotlight is again on K+N...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Shearer Group to provide construction oversight of new TxDOT ferry The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is to provide construction oversight of the 300 ft hybrid ferry under construction the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) at Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.'s Jennings, La., shipyard Amy Larson to step down as National Waterways Conference President The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. reports that longtime NWC President Amy Larson will step down at the end of the year. Julie Ufner will take over as Samsung Heavy and Bloom Energy plan fuel cell powered Aframax San Jose, Calif., headquartered Bloom Energy, the world's leading provider of stationary fuel cells. has announced a collaboration with shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Heads roll at Tidewater Houston headquartered offshore services specialist Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that it has reached agreements with Jeffrey A. Gorski, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Bruce D. Lundstrom, Executive Indonesian yard launches first in new Incat Crowther 42 series Indonesia's PT Cahaya Saumdra shipyard has launched the Brilliance of Majestic for Singapore operator Majestic Fast Ferry. The vessel is the first of a new class of Incat Crowther 42 design vessels Stena Bulk says Impero finally released by Iran The Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has finally been freed from detention and has left Iranian waters. Erik Hanell, President

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The interview: Xu Lirong Turning bloated state-owned businesses into globally competitive players has been at the core of Capt Xu's responsibility. He has delivered... Shipmanagers can expect rapid evolution ahead, but it won't all be smooth sailing The rise of digital shipping, increasing regulatory pressure, and the need to boost crew training all call for dedication to... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Shipping's moonshot - zero-emission vessels by 2030 Shipping's first major far-reaching moonshot initiative is here. The Getting to Zero coalition has set its eyes on delivering commercially... 'We must continue to evolve' The maritime administration has been restructured; an intense promotional programme is supporting an overhauled Cyprus maritime brand; and online services... Safe pair of hands, safe pair of offices Among the company's most interesting recent moves was establishment of Safe Bulkers Management in Limassol in 2015 MOL joins Novatek and JBIC on Arctic LNG transhipment project Floating storage units located in Kamchatka and in Murmansk will be used for transhipment of LNG cargoes from Novatek's Yamal... MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and DNV GL consider latest zero emissions coalition The three majors could join the Getting to Zero coalition that launched earlier this week Lloyd's List Future Fuels Forum looks through haze to a brighter future Availability, quality and enforcement remain last-minute concerns for industry experts assessing low-sulphur implementation, but the major problems could yet lie... Dynagas Partners posts lower earnings Partnership sees itself as 'better positioned' for growth after clinching refinancing Daily Briefing Free to read: Cosco sanctions send 'shockwave' through tanker markets as charterers reject Chinese tonnage \| Maersk Tankers buys seven... Stena Impero crew disembark after ten weeks of detention The 16 crew who have been detained in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas since July 19 have finally been... Pengerang's MGO trade volume surges ahead of IMO 2020 The deepwater terminals being developed in phases at Pengerang, are well-positioned to get in to the market for bunkering of... ONE containership in Piraeus collision with Turkish chemical tanker The ONE vessel was bound for the Piraeus container terminals when the incident occurred Farid Salem leaves a lasting legacy as he retires from CMA CGM Rodolphe Saadé describes his uncle as 'the architect of the CMA CGM adventure' whose 'unique expertise, outstanding qualities as a... Limetree Bay refinery re-start will boost low sulphur supply at Caribbean hub The terminal can hold 34m barrels in 167 storage tanks and boasts deepwater access to 11 docks including the offshore...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Storms nudge US truckload spot rates upward Trans-Pac spot rate decline signals further weakness ahead Mexico's modest peak season hints to slower import gains LAX air cargo upgrade delay disappoints stakeholders PSA Terminal lifts intermodal profile at India's JNPT

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Teekay Arc7 LNG carriers caught in US-Cosco sanctions tangle Company says it is working to resolve indirect ownership issue to avoid any disruption to services Globus losses widen, ends second quarter in the red It was a rough second quarter for Globus Maritime, but the bulker owner sees better days on the horizon. For the second three months of 2019, Globus posted a $3m loss, or a $0.74 loss on a per share basis, steeper than the $938,000 loss for the same period last year. "During the second quarter of the year the market was under severe pressure mainly due to the ongoing concerns in the trade war Two more leave Tidewater Two more executives announced their departures from Tidewater this week. Dynagas eliminates common dividends completely As part of its refinancing plan, the gas carrier owner had to stop paying dividends Fredriksen increases lead in Norway rich list Partner-turned-rival Troim loses ground on Kapital list. Silent on fleet details, Cosco faces isolation from international shipping Charterers, brokers and insurers are reviewing business relationships with Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation following the sanctions news Samsung develops world's first fuel-cell aframax South Korean yard aims to deliver tanker powered by solid-oxide gas technology. P&I clubs caught in Cosco Dalian sanctions fallout Five protection and indemnity mutuals provide cover to the Chinese company Gestion exits tanker sector with Hafnia deal Monaco owner offloads MR duo, while Singapore buyer also sells older ship. Cargill profit drops 10% despite small revenue rise Trading giant says it is focused on modernising all aspects of operations. Golden Energy Offshore fixes newbuilds for winter work Term deals secure three months of employment just as spot market expected to slow Klaveness wins more time for combination carrier options Klaveness company says decisions on more oil/bulk vessels will be taken between February next year and January 2021 Third Baltic LNG index to go live from next week Exchange's BLNG2 from Sabine Pass in the US to the UK's Isle of Grain has been on public trial since early July Trial opens over Tilbury port 'hijacking' UK court hears harrowing claims of alleged attempt to take control of Grimaldi's Grande Tema Sanctioned Kunlun and director Xu Bin prove hard to find Kunlun Shipping has vacated the premisses named by US authorities in sanctions documents Dynagas Partners earns more as drydock costs fall New York-listed LNG carrier owner builds charter backlog worth $1.31bn. Two hurt as ONE boxship and tanker collide in Greece Turkish tanker develops list after incident in Perama. Stena Impero finally leaves Iran after two months of detention Stena Bulk says tanker heading to Dubai after being seized in July. Hapag-Lloyd launching new India services to 'meet demand' German liner operator teaming up on new routes with ONE, Cosco and Yang Ming Shipbuilder DSME marketing early-delivery VLCC berths for 2021 Effort by South Korean yard group comes amid growing interest in dual-fuel VLCCs Cosco Shipping faces heavy financial hit from US sanctions Cosco Dalian said to have contributed almost 40% of profits in first half of the year, says analyst Rescue mission launched after Lorenzo lashes Bourbon AHTS Anchor handler reportedly taking on water after coming within 60 miles of eye of latest US hurricane Foreguard Shipping poised for growth after LPG carrier sales Alan Hatton-led shipowner now fully concentrating on chemical tankers after Epic Gas deal

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
FreightWaves oil report: tough times out in the oil patch A weekly look at what occurred in the oil markets of the U.S. and the world this past week and what's ahead. The Dallas Federal... Down Under Trucking: worker killed in port yard Australian logistics continues to be dangerous for workers: a man was tragically crushed to death last week. In corporate Australia, companies are winning contracts. Meanwhile,... DHL Express hikes U.S. rates 5.9% for 2020 Air and ground express firm DHL Express announced September 27 a 5.9% general rate increase on shipments moving to and from the U.S., effective January... Michael Welch dies; had co-founded forerunner firm to XPO Logistics (with video) Michael Welch dies. Had co-founded forerunner firm to what is now XPO Logistics Breaking News: Car2go to shutter operations in five cities as mobility landscape changes Ride-hailing and peer-to-peer models cut into traditional car-sharing market. National freight volumes now positive for nine straight weeks as 2018 comparisons ease Volumes up 4% year-over-year this week Hyundai, Cummins plan to make fuel cells for North American commercial trucks Cummins and Hyundai Motor Group will work on fuel cell electric systems for heavy-duty truck makers in North America as well as stationery fuel cells... Italian government begs Delta to upsize Alitalia offer The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to... CargoLogic Germany lands AOC Leipzig-Halle-based cargo carrier is allowed to operate FMCSA may face trouble in assessing carrier safety scores Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report. Cool Chain Association calls for data sharing Cool Chain partners are changing their mindsets Freight Futures daily curve: 9/27 A big drop in the East region drives the National freight futures index lower on Thursday. Jefferies warns of consequencies from WTO Airbus ruling Investment bank Jefferies warns of unexpected consequencies to WTO Airbus subsidiary decision Freight brokers see more hot loads as carriers manage yield Truckload carriers are falling off of out-of-network freight; it ends up with brokers. Antonov Airlines makes push for satellite business Antonov Airlines is seeking to build on its already robust business of moving satellites Delta takes aim at American in Latin America with LATAM deal Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential... Dray carrier opts for natural gas to meet California standards As California tightens trucking emissions, natural gas seen as most viable in market currently. Commentary: Is the shipping industry ready for the new fuel mandate? Ben Thrower writes about the coming IMO 2020 regulations and its impact on the shipping industry. Collaborating on lanes can benefit shippers and carriers Ashley Furniture, Kellogg, Republic Plastics and Transport America are reducing empty miles and gaining support for sharing trailer space. Wrestling with demurrage fees from government cargo inspections The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission does not expect easy answers to the question of how to fairly assess demurrage and detention when Customs and Border... US sanctions target Russian jet fuel carrier The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control identified Moscow-based Maritime Assistance LLC as the head of a "sanctions evasion scheme" to deliver jet fuel... New truck orders running below replacement demand should boost carrier profits in 2020 The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for new Class 8 truck orders in 2019 is trending at approximately 150,000. Note that this number includes orders for... Number of women behind the wheel soars year-over-year Women now make up over 10 percent of over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, an increase of almost 30 percent. Today's Pickup: Accelerator program pushes Geotab into city building Plus: AV companies mess with Texas; California black market cannabis boom.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Oil falls further on possible Saudi-Yemen peace pact Crude oil futures settled lower Friday after reports that Saudi Arabia announced it agreed to a partial ceasefire with Yemen. EnQuest sees Kraken crude used as 0.5% sulfur bunker component Fujairah heavy distillate stocks fall 11% on steady cargo outflow to the East"[Demand is] not too bad ... there was an immediate reaction to the Saudi incident [initially] but seems roughly normal again now," a bunker supplier said. Charterers releasing sanctions-hit China Cosco Dalian tankers: sources "It is a bull factor for the LR1s," said a chartering source. Petrobras confirms discontinuation of IFO 380 bunkers in Brazil from Oct Brazilian oil major Petrobras confirmed Thursday it will no longer offer IFO 380 bunkers at any Brazilian ports, effective October 1, as it works toward lowering its marine fuel sulfur cap. SHIPPING: Scrubber fitting fails to raise rates as owners offer discounts Plenty of VLCCs retrofitted with scrubbers are being offered at a discount.

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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.

Catania

Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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.

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

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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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

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

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

››› Meetings 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

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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