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October 16, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Director-General of Shipping notified as National Authority for Recycling of Ships
  • Hapag-Lloyd does well in Q3
  • MSC & CMA CGM announce integration onto TradeLens
  • Port connectivity largely unaffected by the pandemic
  • Shipping sector will recover from the impact of Covid-19, finds survey
  • Implementation of Faceless Assessment
  • KASEZ & other Gujarat SEZs show turnaround in exports post-Covid lockdown
  • Freight transportation of notified fruits & vegetables by Kisan Rail subsidised by 50 pc
  • NICDC Logistics Data Services extends its services to Nepal & Bangladesh
  • Four more trade agreements added to online CoO portal of DGFT
  • UP Cabinet clears Gorakhpur Light Metro project

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Controversy on water and land
  • First freight locomotive in India to run 120 kmph
  • Race horses as first guests on Southern African service
  • AAPA upgrades management
  • Three-year-contract with Brazil's "Toys R us"
  • Swiss carrier tests obstacle detection system
  • East Africa is the new destination
  • Rail extension at Virginia's Central Rail Yard
  • Maersk puts integration plans into action
  • More warehouse space for Dachser Mexico
  • Generation change at Kube & Kubenz
  • Elcome Dubai goes Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • The fair that inspired a successful partnership
  • TLF Overseas appoints new president
  • Belgian Separation Group taken over
  • ZIM's tender offer closes
  • Linz confirms commitment to airport

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Fewer transhipment boxes being 'rolled' as capacity returns to major trades
  • Air cargo not ready for 'biggest product launch in history' - the vaccines
  • Covid disruption sees smaller, 'more nimble' forwarders score over big rivals
  • Shippers must forecast their freight capacity needs better, say forwarders
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades 2020 profit forecast 28% after a bumper Q3
  • Banking executive Yair Seroussi joins ZIM as chairman
  • M&A radar: Waiting for a PIL deal, Santa comes early for CMA CGM, Hapag & Zim

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Scorpio sells three Ultramax bulkers in a single week
    Continuing its drive to transition into offshore wind vessels, Emanuele Lauro's Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (NYSE: SALT) today said that it had entered into an agreement with an unaffiliated third party to sell
  • VIDEO: NNS prepares for launch of Virginia-class submarine Montana
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has transferred the recently christened Virginia-class submarine Montana (SSN 794) to the floating dry dock at is Newport News Shipbuilding division in preparation for the ship's launch. During
  • Golden Ray salvage gets back on track
    Efforts to remove the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Ga., look to be getting back on track. On Oct, 7, the Unified Command working on
  • Liberian Registry slams proposal to include shipping in EU Emissions Trading System
    The Liberian Registry has added its voice to those opposing the European Union Parliament proposal to include international shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), "We understand the need for efforts
  • Stena Line stretches two RoPax vessels
    Sweden's Stena Line is making major upgrades to two of its RoPax ships- the Stena Lagan and sister ship Stena Mersey, both built in 2005 - that include cutting both ships and
  • Hurricane Delta delays Mississippi River revetment work
    The Big River Coalition says it has confirmed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was forced to adjust the previously advertised schedule of work for revetment and stone berm operations
  • Zero-emission vessels pioneer Pace Ralli joins FERRIES 2020 lineup
    Pace Ralli, cofounder of SW/TCH Maritime, which is building America's first hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel, has joined the lineup of qualified speakers for Marine Log's upcoming virtual FERRIES 2020 event being
  • Viega brings marine products in metric sizes to North American market
    Complementing its extensive standard product offerings, Broomfield, Colo., based Viega LLC is introducing three marine pipe pressing systems in metric sizes to the North American market. Now carrying over 400 marine metric
  • Saudi Aramco commits to securing ABS ENVIRO notations
    Saudi Aramco intends to achieve the ENVIRO notation for each vessel in its 23-strong fleet of offshore support vessels, tugs, self-elevating units, and special purpose vessels. Seven vessels have already been awarded

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Zim names banking veteran Yair Seroussi as chairman
    Mr Seroussi, a former head of Morgan Stanley Israel and Bank Hapoalim, replaces Aharon Fogel after his six years in...
  • Industry mavericks' proposals challenge shipping status quo
    From creating a data-sharing initiative to establishing a new crew change taskforce, the Global Maritime Forum is setting itself up...
  • Socially responsible owners can expect cheaper pricing for compliance
    'So far we've only seen small pricing adjustments, although these will probably become more significant as competition in this space...
  • Gulf of Guinea kidnappings increase by 40%
    The International Maritime Bureau reported 132 piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2020, compared with 119 for the...
  • Many cargo rollovers at Asian transhipment ports
    Early indications suggest considerable supply chain disruptions will continue deep into the fourth quarter of the year as peak season...
  • Paying off hackers risks triggering sanctions, legal expert says
    Victims of cyber attacks 'may not have done anything wrong, but they are in a position where they can't make...
  • Shipping forum told to expect patchy recovery and higher costs
    India, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are seen as having the worst prospects over the next 12 months. With the...
  • Carriers complete TradeLens integration
    The decision by two of the top five carriers to join a blockchain environment developed by Maersk has added credibility...
  • Industry call for taskforce to tackle crew change
    A taskforce to combat the crewing crisis is needed to set industry-recognised safety standards and movement protocols, according to Ocean...
  • We are changing the way you receive your regular container analysis
    Lloyd's List is consolidating the way we communicate to our readers and reducing the quantity and frequency of our emails...
  • Shipping tells US its sanctions policies are a 'kiss of death'
    American expectations that marine service providers share unsubstantiated information about possible sanctions-busting vessels is a 'kiss of death' for innocent...
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises earnings guidance
    Hapag-Lloyd has joined Maersk in updating its full-year earnings guidance. While uncertainties remain over the progression of the pandemic, the...
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells ultramax duo
    The two ultramaxes, which were built in 2017, were sold for $34m, and will be delivered this quarter, Scorpio Bulkers...
  • Malaysia ramps up LNG bunkering development
    Privately owned Godell Gas is also looking to tap two Chinese partners for financing and project management expertise to develop...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Regional regulations gain ground at Global Maritime Forum | Fractured regulatory framework fears raised | Chinese demand...
  • Crew change crisis: 'Nothing is happening', conference told
    Necessary technological improvements as a result of lockdowns have been far overshadowed by the serious and continuing problems the pandemic...
  • US channel blocked to deep-draft vessels after hurricane
    The US Army Corps of Engineers is currently dealing with a barge that sank in Louisiana's Calcasieu Ship Channel on...
  • Large bulkers divert to Philippines for crew changes
    Manila anchorage has been the most popular choice for crew changes, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows. But recent cases of...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • BNSF provides North Dakota rail to Pacific Northwest
  • Norfolk, Wilmington among winners of $220 million in US port funding
  • JOC Uncharted: Dynamic allocation ahead of dynamic procurement
  • Barriers to new truck capacity rising: ATA's Costello
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades Q3, fiscal year outlook on stronger volumes
  • High level of cargo rolling prevails at Asian hubs
  • Strong demand keeps Antwerp volume at 2019 levels
  • MSC, CMA CGM tout TradeLens benefits as they complete integration

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells third vessel of week as wind push continues
    Ultramax SBI Hera is latest to be dealt in owner's transition, owner confirms
  • Dynagas Partners finds new investor in outgoing US football team owner
    Utah businessman Dell Loy Hansen is in the process of selling his three teams after controversy
  • Analyst takes wrecking ball to pure-play owner model, but will diversity help NAVs?
    Clarksons Platou's Nokta says owners need to shake things up if they want to improve valuations
  • Meet 30 people that will shape shipping's future
    TradeWinds' TW+ magazine celebrates its 30 year anniversary by looking forward
  • Crude tanker rates not as bad as brokers say, owners argue
    Owners say they are getting much better rates than the paltry sums quoted by brokers
  • Scorpio Bulkers selling third vessel of week as wind push continues
    Ultramax SBI Hera is latest to be dealt in owner's transition, market sources say
  • Boxship owners steer clear of newbuildings amid uncertainty
    Brand-new vessels lose millions of dollars in value within five years, VesselsValue data shows
  • Mix of LNG ship types helps charterers as sector commoditises
    Dynagas reveals it has nudged its newbuildings up to unique size of 200,000-cbm
  • Christian Oldendorff: First among young Germans seizing the economic potential of technological leadership
    Shipping heir's visionary outlook makes him one to watch as a new generation of shipowners come to the fore
  • Gil Ofer: Eastern Pacific takes the tech track to zero carbon
    Company's next generation believes technology will be as important as alternative fuels to eliminate emissions
  • John Michael Radziwill: 'To be effective, you've got to love the game'
    CTM boss say profits should come from delivering added value
  • Chung Ki-sun: Driving digitalisation at HHI
    South Korea's new generation in shipbuilding strives to tie incoming technologies with improved work processes
  • Thirty years of supersizing the cruise industry
    Top 10 lists from 1990 and 2020 highlight just big the sector and its ships have become
  • Question Time with Julian Bray: Hitting the heights
    He was there for the very first issue, and he's still guiding TradeWinds' fortunes. There have been plenty of peaks - literal and journalistic - along the way
  • Hugo De Stoop: Converting good governance into cash
    To an outsider, the Euronav CEO may not cut the image of the model senior shipping executive for the coming era. But that would be wrong
  • Michael Webber: What comes after G? E and S, of course
    That's governance sorted, now for environment and social ...
  • Jan Dieleman: Cargill goes for a deeper shade of green
    The head of the trader's shipping unit is keen to pursue sustainable, profitable policies
  • Hideaki Saito: Saving the planet, one IMO meeting at a time
    The bureaucrat who is guiding IMO member states as they grapple with environmental decisions that will shape the shipping markets for decades
  • Elisabeth Grieg: 'I am too impatient. Someone has to go first, to show it is possible'
    Norwegian bulker group and its chair practise what they preach when it comes to social values
  • Jason Klopfer: Navig8's jack of all trades
    The Navig8 commercial director with broking in his blood and long pedigree in tankers has quickly learned the finance game
  • Josh Weinstein: The toughest job in shipping - getting cruiseships cruising again
    The executive tasked with leading a new team to resuscitate Carnival from its coronavirus shock
  • Lars Christian Skarsgard: Belships CEO combines a businessman's mind with the instincts of a mariner
    Dynamic executive was brought in to spearhead the regeneration of venerable shipowner
  • Maria Angelicoussis: Making her mark at Maran
    John Angelicoussis' only daughter is widening her footprint at the shipping powerhouse
  • Robert Maersk Uggla: New blood, new values
    Grandson of Arnold Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller holds the patriarch's family values, but has totally shaken up the group's structure
  • Noura Al Dhaheri: Building a bridge between big data and ports
    The head of Abu Dhabi Ports' digital drive is modernising trade for the UAE by pushing the boundaries of single-window platforms
  • Lars Peder Solstad | 'He must be driven by something other than just money, right?'
    The winds are shifting, so Solstad Offshore is steering beyond oil into a new world of renewables shipping
  • Louise Nevill: Working hard to shake up the old boys' network
    In the most traditional of marine insurance markets, she's providing a role model for ambitious women to follow
  • Xu Lirong: Enacting China's maritime vision
    What Cosco boss does matters immensely for shipping
  • Andi Case: Say what you like about Clarksons' boss, you can't ignore the empire he has built
    As shipbroking's top dog, the Clarksons CEO is not to everyone's taste. Ruthless? Visionary? Or maybe 'like an upmarket chocolate - hard on the outside but with a soft centre'
  • Igor Tonkovidov: Sovcomflot is determined to be leader of the pack on technology
    CEO unfazed after an 'interesting' first year
  • Andrea Gacki: Turning up the heat on America's foes - and the shipowners that deal with them
    The head of the US body that sets blacklist sanctions has the potential to radically alter whom shipowners do business with
  • Cash buyers challenge Bangladesh breakers 'cartel' over pricing
    Bangladesh Ship Breakers Association feels demolition levels are too high
  • Shipping companies and public markets are 'a big question mark'
    Or shipping companies could be too focused on net asset value
  • Kristian Jebsens Rederi chops annual loss and expects profit in 2020
    Chief executive Bjorn Jebsen stays mum on extent of partnership with MUR Shipping
  • Esvagt gives up on Brexit deal as it prepares for the worst
    Danish offshore vessel owner looking to the US as it expects barriers to trade in the UK
  • Lois Zabrocky: the Iowa farm kid who made it to the C-suite
    This year's CMA Commodore has come a long way since joining the old Maritime Overseas Corp as the first woman on the chartering desk in 1992, but one thing hasn't changed: her phone extension
  • Sea Cargo Charter ratchets up pressure on box carriers over CO2 emissions
    Pledge may lead to more transparency and accountability across the industry
  • Lois Zabrocky: The men bet on whether she would last, but 'they had never met me'
    International Seaways chief tells how she quickly won over male colleagues
  • 'Bullish' VLCC owners eye key November loadings after rate rise
    Will charterers play it cool with new Middle East requirements after stronger finish to October programme?
  • CMA CGM boxship goes aground in Suez Canal
    Tugs working to free vessel after it became stuck on Wednesday morning
  • Hapag-Lloyd outlook shows earnings could top $3bn this year
    Strong third-quarter leaves liner operator in stronger-than-expected position
  • China Classification Society sees further fleet growth
    Beijing-based safety outfit is emerging as a major player in the classification business
  • New finance options help Strategic Marine win wind farm ship order
    Singapore shipbuilder clinches deal from UK owner WEM Marine for crew vessels
  • Cash buyers challenge Bangladesh breakers 'cartel' as battle is joined over pricing
    Bangladesh Ship Breakers Association feels demolition levels are too high
  • Turkey's Akmar places back-to-back dry bulk order in China
    Piecemeal ordering is the name of the game as Istanbul-based player returns to Cosco for ultramax newbuilding
  • Eastern Pacific collaborates with GoodFuels in biofuel bunker trial
    CEO Cyril Ducau says shipowners and managers should not to take a wait-and-see approach towards decarbonisation
  • Shell says huge Prelude FLNG unit will not restart this year
    Work continues to trace water ingress on wiring throughout huge floating production unit off Australia
  • Charity's bid for seafarer centre cash makes it into Jacinda Ardern's manifesto
    New Zealand's Labour Party pledges to fund welfare centres after campaign by Human Rights at Sea and domestic crew organisation
  • Recycling consultant says Turkish yards are safe amid concerns
    Sea2Cradle says it believes Turkish recyclers are maintaining standards despite heavy workload and criticism
  • Tanker executive Mathieu Philippe takes new commercial role at Bureau Veritas
    Former broker and trader returns to Paris as class society adapts to changing times
  • 'Zombie' boxships revived as panamax fetches highest rate in a decade
    Peter Dohle fixture paves way for longer deals as classic panamax rates hit ten-year peak
  • Shipyard worker dies after scarf becomes trapped in grinder
    After horrific accident in Malaysia's Rantau Panjang Shipbuilding zone, 44-year-old dies in hospital
  • Cosco delivers blow to lease finance sector, taking deals in-house
    Shipping giant Cosco has pulled the plug on outside ship finance for this year, taking well over $1.5bn out of the Chinese lease finance market.
  • Shipowners and sovereign wealth steer MAP business
    Norwegian shipowners and Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund oversee MAP's shipping dealmakers in London
  • Maritime Asset Partners 'building out' its team and its portfolio
    Norwegian-Kuwaiti venture expanding its book and looking to hire maritime dealmakers to buy its first bulkers
  • Yukito Higaki: Imabari president has to leverage a distinguished history into a successful future
    If joint venture is a winner, Japan could be catapulted to a position of leadership on environmentally friendly, technically advanced vessels
  • Korean Register boss speaks out on Sewol and Stellar Daisy disasters
    Classification society wants to move on from sinkings, and is plotting the next stage of its growth as it expands globally and targets 100m-gt fleet
  • Cargo claim leads to yet another Singapore tanker arrest
    South Korean tanker becomes the latest arrestee in spate of oil cargo disputes to land in the city-state's courts.
  • Interest in neo-panamaxes begins to stack up at yards
    Most liner operators are using vessels of between 13,000 teu and 15,000 teu to service transpacific and North/South trades
  • Covid-19's impact on shipping not as crippling as other industries, financiers say
    Small orderbook has helped sector prove resilience in the face of pandemic, and could draw investor notice
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells two ultramaxes amid wind-turbine switchover
    Monaco-based bulker owner has offloaded five vessels since early September and has four others on market
  • US official blasted over 'maximum pressure' sanctions effort
    The extent of the US blacklist is creating significant challenges for shipping, panellists said
  • Iino Kaiun lines up LPG-fuelled VLGC newbuildings at DSME
    Second dual-fuel VLGC newbuildings contract for Japanese owner this year

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • How Panama Canal navigated COVID, drought and trade war
    Cargo mix and larger locks kept Panama Canal volumes rising despite headwinds.
  • 'Untraditional peak' a good thing at Port of New York/New Jersey
    "Port partners are taking proactive steps to add more resources and service hours to support this untraditional peak cargo volume season."
  • DOT spending $220 million to speed cargo at 18 ports
    Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.
  • FAA eases regulations for commercial space transport
    Final rule streamlines launch and reentry requirements for burgeoning commercial space industry
  • Significant earnings jump spurs Hapag-Lloyd forecast revision
    German container carrier now expects 2020 EBITDA of between $2.8 billion and $3.04 billion.
  • $1 billion Mexico-Canada rail link proposed
    The USMCA Corridor would connect rail from the Pacific Ocean in Mexico through the United States all the way to Canada.
  • CMA CGM and MSC complete TradeLens integration
    With two more major carriers actively sharing information, data on nearly half of the world's ocean container cargo is now available on a single blockchain-based...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2020
  • Singapore's LSMGO, marine fuel 0.5%S bunker at parity for first time in 5 months
    Demand for ultra-low sulfur distillate failing to pick up over persistent coronavirus concerns.
  • S Africa to begin LNG bunker operations by 2021: DNG Energy
    License to allow floating storage unit in Algoa.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks slip 3.5% on week to 2.786 mil mt amid reduced supply
    NW Europe demand for 50ppm gasoil relatively stable amid mild temperatures, relatively high stocks.
  • Oil falls as coronavirus risks offset US crude draw, stimulus hopes
    Seven-day moving average of new coronavirus infections hits fresh nine-week high.

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EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
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%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
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 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
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%)
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
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
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
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
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
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.
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
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
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
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.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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.
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
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
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
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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
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.
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.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
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
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
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
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
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
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
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
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
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
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ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
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