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BRIEFS
November 4, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty exemption on DMAC imported from China, Turkey
  • Merchandise exports at $ 24.82 billion in Oct.
  • Air cargo seen at its best shape since April
  • Allcargo Logistics rolls out ECU360 in India; redefines automation & digitalisation in the Indian logistics space
  • Call for air cargo industry to adopt dynamic load factor methodology as industry standard for measuring capacity utilisation
  • Etihad Cargo approves CSafe RAP container for flight
  • Railways finalises major upgrade plan including improved freight loading
  • India's economic growth to be in positive territory in 2nd half of this fiscal: NITI Aayog VC
  • Blue Dart Express posts significant gain in profit after tax for July-Sept. quarter
  • China approves international copper futures contract for launch on Nov. 19
  • Govt extends Air India EoI submission deadline to Dec. 14
  • Gujarat Maritime University organises orientation programme welcoming 2nd batch of LLM & PGD students

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Netherlands weather things well
  • Switzerland issues safety certificate
  • Nana Lin as Geodis' managing director
  • Lineas and EWS double fumigation capacity
  • Freja partners with SDK
  • ONE improves results significantly
  • Double-stitched is better?
  • VTG places green bonds
  • To Russia with love
  • Skyteam Cargo elects chairman
  • Pilot project in Algeciras
  • Camair in trouble
  • Siberian barley delivered to China by rail and ship
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Europa Showfreight's new contract
  • Edwards to lead VPA
  • A pallet scanner for Southern England airport
  • Steady course in Jacksonville

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Shippers hit lack of port workers and containers as lines add congestion surcharges
  • New UK lockdown adds to pressure on transport firms training for post-Brexit
  • Covid crisis steering more carriers toward air cargo booking platforms
  • Forwarders digitally reinventing through Covid are ahead of the game
  • Coupa Software buys supply chain specialist LLamasoft for $1.5bn
  • Human traffickers exploit crew change crisis to trick agents
  • Amazon exec Rotem Hershko appointed SVP at APMM Ocean & Logistics
  • Budapest Airport cargo head Kam Jandu quits
  • Saudia chief Omar Hariri appointed new chair of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: Hellmann builds an ex-Panalpina-powered 'spider network'

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Aker Arctic to design next generation Swedish and Finnish Baltic escort icebreakers
    Finland's Aker Arctic Technology Inc. has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to develop new icebreakers for demanding Baltic Sea escort operations.
  • Are "atomic batteries" the path to shipping decarbonization?
    Nuclear power could be in commercial maritime's future, not its past. Even as MARAD continues the long-running decommissioning of the world's first nuclear merchant ship, the NS Savannah, London-based Core Power (UK)
  • Royal Arctic Line saves fuel with intelligent IoT technology
    Greenland's Royal Arctic Line is seeing fuel savings of 10% to 15% on its containership Malik Arctica following installation of the Frugal Propulsion intelligent engine management system developed by Aalborg, Denmark, based

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Capital eyes trio of panamax boxships
    Greek owner is in discussions for multi-year charters that could make the ships eligible for dropdown to Nasdaq-listed affiliate Capital...
  • From the News Desk: Shipping back on front line of migrant crisis
    A dramatic incident off the UK coastline involving stowaways and the British special forces once again highlighted how commercial shipping...
  • Piracy headlines don't tell full Gulf of Guinea story, says analyst
    Concerns about the increasing threat of Gulf of Guinea piracy must be viewed in context, says Risk Intelligence senior analyst...
  • English insolvency law seen as 'real alternative' to Chapter 11
    'As an English insolvency lawyer, it's probably one of the more exciting times at the moment ... Basically, if the...
  • Analysis raises doubts over IMO's emissions measures
    New report finds that proposed energy efficiency requirements for existing ships being considered by the IMO would not cut CO2...
  • Navios Containers expects surge in rates to 'moderate'
    US-listed owner locks in strong one-year rates for five boxships
  • Greece gets nine bids for Igoumenitsa port
    Thessaloniki Port Authority eyes expansion with interest in three Greek port privatisations currently under way
  • Maersk-backed decarbonisation research group names board
    The Maersk chief executive Søren Skou is officially the chairman of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping...
  • New orders for general cargo carriers at record low
    Orders for new general cargoships will hit an all-time low in 2020 and deliveries over the next five years will...
  • Box demand picture clouded as economics enters uncharted waters
    Box carriers are riding a wave of strong demand and high freight rates on the transpacific. But the bounce back...
  • UK holds stowaways amid ongoing investigation
    Home Office says investigations continue, but it would be 'inappropriate' to comment further
  • US Gulf crude exports defy poor post-pandemic prognosis
    Monthly tonne-mile demand is tracked at its second-highest level in September as European and Asian refineries keep buying
  • Box shipping's surprise year ignites new interest in fleet renewal
    Despite the precarious nature of the global economy, container lines are more confident that demand has stabilised. Now they are...
  • Shipping on thin ice: Russia's northern sea route
    Melting Arctic ice has long tempted shipping with its potential to slash travel times, costs and emissions between Europe and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Floating storage economics fail to lift tankers for pandemic's second wave | More work to be done...
  • Panama Canal congestion adds to LNG tonnage crunch
    Shipping rates may well advance but not for long as overcapacity will weigh down the market when newbuildings enter soon...
  • Intercargo calls out charterers preventing crew changes
    Charterers are not only ignoring relevant provisions and charterparty clauses that could provide for crew changes to take place, but...
  • Petredec orders up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs
    The three firm 93,000 cu m LPG carriers are scheduled to be delivered in January, March and May 2023. If Petredec...
  • Shipping 'behind the curve' on diversity and inclusion
    The report revealed that just 7.5% of total seafarers were female even though 30% of companies employ women in board-level...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • US truckload carriers pushing for double-digit 2021 rate hikes
  • CMA CGM expands intermodal surcharge to LA-LB haulage
  • Container shortage threatens Bangladeshi export recovery
  • Pandemic-disrupted markets put spotlight on forwarder value
  • Maersk's Twill targets small shippers via digital sales channel

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Major shareholder drops Kirby entirely, despite optimism
    Baillie Gifford & Co once owned more than 10% of the tug and barge owner
  • Cruise majors delay return to sailing past 2020 amid CDC guide
    Cruise Line International Association's 50 owner members are also holding off until next year
  • Braemar drives digital shift with launch of dry freight derivatives screen
    Shipbroker raises stake in tech oufit Zuma and pledges not to repeat the mistakes of past screens.
  • Foremost bulker tangled in $6.6m charter row over China coal import quota
    The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security
  • Foremost missing out on bulker after Australian coal import snafu
    The ship's registered owner is moving to arrest a ship for security
  • Knutsen scoops PGNiG charters to back LNG newbuilding duo
    Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US
  • Sweden, Finland and Aker Arctic team up on next generation ice-breakers
    Design will need to consider fossil-free propulsion options due to long life of working vessels
  • Chunky boxship fixtures boost rates to highest level in 12 years
    Owners begin to secure long periods as rates hit levels not seen since the financial crisis
  • Concordia says lowest orderbook for 25 years 'really exciting'
    After tougher third quarter, tanker owner is optimistic for 2021
  • European Parliament votes to phase out open-loop scrubbers
    Environment Committee decides against outright ban in consideration of investment and ongoing studies
  • Crew on UK-flagged ships to receive full pay if held captive by pirates
    UK is one of the first countries to adopt the new amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention into national law
  • Scrubber-fitted VLCCs fixed at lower period rates amid depressed tanker market mood
    DHT and Global Energy Maritime vessels have been put on short charters, brokers report
  • How to avoid becoming a drugs dope: use smart charter terms
    CJC lawyers Ian Short and Sam Jones warn new trafficking methods could leave owners and charterers vulnerable to claims
  • Norway sues DNV GL for $1.6bn over frigate sunk in tanker clash
    Class society rejects claim relating to certificate for naval vessel that went down in 2018
  • Altera wins $12m claim over FPSO contractual dispute as it cuts net losses
    Former Teekay shuttle tanker company reduces loss mainly through unrealised derivative value increases
  • Cloudy waters: Green group claims IMO emissions cut figures do not add up
    Technical analysis suggests that proposed efficiency standards for existing ships need to be tightened further
  • Isle of Man is first flag to join Getting to Zero Coalition
    Ship registry believes flags have important role to play in decarbonisation
  • Portugal's Portline continues to sell off older bulk carriers
    Confirms sale of two vintage supramaxes
  • Stena Bulk renews period charters for two Wisby-Gotland MRs
    Swedish operator has been one of the few active charterers in the tanker market
  • Holed and listing livestock carrier brought into Australia
    Authorities had concerns for integrity of Barkly Pearl
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells ships while its investors send shares into downwind spiral
    After big drop in stock price, Scorpio insiders' group steps up to expand interest in transitioning company
  • Wisdom Marine makes move into LPG with Japanese order
    Taiwanese bulker specialist orders small gas carrier at Murakami Hide
  • Ocean Yield brings in Danske Bank's shipping head after falling to loss
    Third quarter result turns red due to write offs of OSV and FPSO's book value
  • S'Hail Shipping adds biggest ship as bulkers regain ground
    Qatar owner says it has bought a Japanese-built kamsarmax, its eighth ship
  • Case for marine loss prevention based around AI comes of age
    The time is right for marine insurance to partner key shipowners and AI providers
  • Knutsen OAS linked to newbuild order for PGNiG LNG carrier duo
    Hyundai Heavy nets contract for vessels that will support Poland's imports from US
  • Berge Bulk recruits industry veteran as new technical director
    Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state
  • Singapore looks to renew confidence in commodities in wake of scandals
    Minister says the 'isolated cases of mismanagement' had 'reduced confidence amongst banks' to provide financing
  • Berge Bulk recruit industry veteran as new technical director
    Singapore shipowner adds engine and turbocharger expert to senior leadership team in city state
  • Trio of Xihe product tankers find buyers as sell-off continues
    Product carriers among vessels that Xihe Holdings' judicial manager has put up for sale
  • Six more Xihe Holdings tankers are put up for sale
    Second tranche of vessels for sale but more to come
  • Petredec inks deal at Jiangnan for up to six LPG-fuelled VLGCs
    Gas carrier owner turns to favoured Chinese yard for a pioneering size in very large LPG carriers
  • Shipping firms employ too few female seafarers, says ICS
    Trade group has called for more female representation at sea in its first diversity report
  • Matson's China service boosts earnings amid Covid downturn
    CLX and CLX+ offerings account for 125% jump on China boxship revenue

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • Space companies could join US Civil Reserve Air Fleet
    The U.S. military relies on its own cargo aircraft and commercial operators to move personnel and equipment around the world. Rockets could do that in...
  • COVID supply chain disruptions reinforce 'China+1' strategy
    China still holds the title of the world's manufacturing floor, but business challenges are leading more companies to source production in other countries.
  • Matson offers inside glimpse of trans-Pacific pandemonium
    U.S.-listed carrier reveals the latest on trans-Pacific holiday rush, restocking, e-commerce spike and port congestion.
  • How truckers can avoid a bad dray day
    A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when picking up a container chassis from a pool.
  • Overnight deliveries, contract carriage propel Cargojet's Q3 growth
    Cargojet's record airfreight volume helped adjusted earnings double in the third quarter.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
  • ENDER DATA: Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov
    Vietnam's Nghi Son offers 27,000 mt LSFO for H2 Nov.
  • Open interest for Singapore MF 0.5%S futures traded on ICE hits a high in Oct
    Open interest for the Singapore low sulfur fuel oil forward curve contract on the Intercontinental Exchange hit a monthly high in October, data from the exchange showed Nov. 3.
  • OPEC+ may consider deeper oil cuts if coronavirus lockdowns squeeze global economy: sources
    Cloudy global economic prospects, along with a recent slide in oil prices, could prompt OPEC and its allies to ratchet back their production cuts to historic levels, sources told S&P Global Platts Nov. 3, as the market's recovery stalls.
  • Iraq to alter crude export grades in 2021 with launch of Basrah Medium
    Iraq is planning an overhaul to its key crude export grades next year with the introduction of a new medium sour crude known as Basrah Medium.
  • Singapore 180 CST HSFO differential slumps on heavy selling after Pakistan cancels prompt tender
    The FOB Singapore 180 CST high sulfur fuel oil cash differential recorded its largest day-on-day fall of $5.05/mt on Nov. 2, the largest daily decline in six months, on heavy selling, after Pakistan cancelled its buy tender for a prompt 180 CST HSFO cargo.
  • Singapore-delivered IFO 380 CST bunker premium hikes to three-month high on rising inquiries
    The delivered Singapore IFO 380 CST 3.5% sulfur bunker premium against the Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo values rose to a three-month high on Nov. 2, S&P Global Platts data showed, amid a surge in inquiries.
  • USGC Nov middle distillate flows to Europe at 40,000 mt so far, amid strong US market: cFlow
    US Gulf Coast middle distillate shipments expected to arrive into Europe in November are scheduled at around just 40,000 mt so far, after October saw the lowest volumes in five months, S&P Global Platts data showed Nov. 3.
  • RUSSIA DATA: Oct refining throughput down 11.2% on year at 21.42 mil mt
    Russian refineries processed 21.420 million mt (about 5.04 million b/d) of crude in October, down 11.2% year on year and down 1.4% from September, according to energy ministry data released Nov. 3.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Crude exports fall on year in September
    Brazilian crude oil exports fell 2.9% year on year in September, marking the first decline in eight months amid signs of a recovery in domestic demand and higher refinery capacity utilization rates by state-led oil company Petrobras, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • BRAZIL DATA: Sep refined-product sales up 3% on month, but down 1% on year
    Brazil's refined-product sales posted an eighth-consecutive month of year-on-year decline in September amid an ongoing battle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, according to data released Nov. 3 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP.
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends as market eyes US election, OPEC+ supply extension
    Oil futures settled higher Nov. 3 as US dollar strength flagged amid market expectations of a fiscal stimulus package after the US presidential election.
  • European fuel oil paper volumes in October MOC down 47% on month
    **Med-North trades fall on month **Uncertainty hangs over market
  • France's Engie pulls out of talks for US LNG import deal with NextDecade: company
    **Engie came under pressure not to import US shale gas **NextDecade seeking buyers for Rio Grande LNG project **Environmentalists say US LNG not aligned with climate goals
  • October fuel oil barge volumes traded in Platts London MOC rise 25% on month
    **Bunker demand resilient **Reduced refinery runs
  • Russia's Tuapse Nov. VGO loadings flat on month at 120,000 mt
    **Lower refinery output supports values **Risk of future downstream bearishness
  • Newbuild ships must accommodate future emissions goals
    **Emerging regulation risks to affect ship valuations **Ships must be built with future adaptions in mind
  • October CPC loadings up 8% on month to 1.23 mil b/d
    **Shipments down 12.5% on year **Kazakh shipments up 15% on month
  • Australia's maritime union urges government to nationalize BP's Kwinana refinery
    **Australia likely to become more import reliant after refinery closure **Risky to rely solely on foreign vessels for shipments **Proposes for local seafarers to be crew of Australian-flagged tankers

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
SHIPPING
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
PORTS
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
PORTS
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
COMPANIES
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
LOGISTICS
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
PORTS
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
SHIPPING
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
COMPANIES
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
COMPANIES
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
PORTS
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
PORTS
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
PORTS
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
SHIPPING
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
SHIPYARDS
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
SHIPPING
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portoro?.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
PORTS
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
SHIPPING
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
SHIPPING
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
PORTS
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
PORTS
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
TRUCKING
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
ENVIRONMENT
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
ASSOCIATIONS
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
SHIPPING
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
COMPANIES
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
CRUISES
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
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