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September 7, 2017

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Container volume at top North American ports rises 9.1pc in July UK ports' container volume in 2016 increases 4pc to record 10.2 million TEU 'Incident' injures 11 dockers, forces shutdown of Prince Rupert terminal Hapag-Lloyd hikes US-SA rate, levies security charge on 3 French ports SeaIntel analysts give good marks to carriers on interim results Hamad port opens officially, serves besieged Qatar in breaking blockade Shipping industry is a prime target for growing cyber attacks Mumbai container volume growth makes impressive gains in August Construction begins on DP World Port of Posorja in Ecuador Myanmar seeks port operator to run fast-growing box terminal Startup MPC Container Ships buys six more vessels, raising total fleet to 20 United Cargo resumes flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Court won't drop bribery charges against Bangalore airport customs officers DB Schenker to buy Kiwi partner SB Global Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
"K" Line Group collaborating on Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferry Cosco Shipping & PIL in time charter agreement Denmark takes step to boost tonnage Financial results of container lines in 2017-Q2 show positive signs, says SeaIntel HMM once again ranks high in schedule reliability India & Myanmar ink maritime MoUs Industry collaboration crucial for technological innovation, says MSC CIO Shippers called to adapt contract strategy to changing business environment Swire Shipping boosts connectivity between Asia & Australia Harvey-impacted ports reopen I. Jeyakumar assumes additional charge as Chairman of V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust Kandla Port & Port of Rotterdam to identify areas of cooperation New Hamad Port inaugurated Office of Commissioner of Customs Ns-Ii & Iv Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva India's air cargo traffic up in June Commerce & Industry Minister deliberates on promoting investments, calls for paradigm shift Gas seen becoming largest single source of energy

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Diesel - out, hybrid - in 17% more volume for WFS in North America Mixed double in charge of Copenhagen Malmö Port Cargo Network: 20 years of balancing out goods flows UK to launch truck platooning trials Spanish ports still strong - except for boxes DHL expanding on eastern and western fronts (No) choice in Berlin JV to operate USA - Mexico rail ferry service Kössler to drive Audi logistics Ports of Auckland: investing for further growth Strong growth on Asian routes continues for Finnair Surefreight opens new depot in UK ICTSI subsidiary wins award in Australia First post-quake freight services starting soon Eight of the top 10 carriers now back in the black

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
New IACS chairman sets out five-year plan First-of-its-kind platform aims to speed up marine insurance process Subsea 7 signs contract for reel-laying vessel with Royal IHC COSCO Shipping International transfers 11-year-old bulk carriers Film to highlight dangers of unsafe pilot ladders Triyards' woes deepen, flags potential going concern issue 'K' Line studies construction of LNG-fueled ferry South Korean policy banks in black as shipbuilding industry restructuring nears end COSCO Shipping and PIL sign box ship swap deal STX O&S' cost-cutting led to fatal explosion, says Korea Coast Guard Call sizes grow in double-digits as more mega-ships hit the market Mercator forges ahead with dredging, wins third contract this year Tough to find takers for 'expensive' elderly Capesize

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Carriers push up air freight rates as demand remains strong Becalmed panamax owners need a big hike in charter rates to survive Supermarket shelves full, Qatar Cargo gets back to normal, despite trade blockade Shipping industry begins to see the benefits from using SERVICECON Shippers and forwarders stand to gain with automated payment technology Chinese firms outpace rivals in drone delivery White paper: how to cut costs with automated freight payment systems Whole Foods must digest discounted prices as Amazon takes control

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Kelvin Hughes launches latest ECDIS U.K. unveils new National Shipbuilding Strategy Ritz-Carlton picks ABB solutions for first ultra luxury cruise ship MARAD awards $9.8 million in Small Shipyard Grants Gulf Island awards Gibbs & Cox research vessel design contract Meyer Turku to double investment in production capabilities Eastern cuts steel for first of three Staten Island ferries Gothenburg to get LNG bunkering facility Denmark takes a step towards digitalizing tele-medicine

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Panamax bulker earnings rise back above $10,000 per day on Atlantic grains Delays in loading as a result of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas coast turn out shorter than expected Dynagas sees LNG market 'on right path' Year's spot fixtures on course to eclipse 2016 activity, says owner US preparing for Category 5 Hurricane Irma Further logistics disruptions expected across southern states still clearing up after Hurricane Harvey US Coast Guard closing Caribbean ports as Hurricane Irma approaches NuStar Energy shuts St Eustatius oil terminal Korea's bill for Hanjin collapse put at $2.6bn Government-backed think tank urges Seoul to consolidate shipping industry Data Hub: World Fleet Update The number of vessels in lay-up falls but carriers risk losing equilibrium if they return to the yards Container shipping recovery lifts most global carriers to profit in second quarter Only two of the top 12 container lines, HMM and MOL, recorded losses in the second quarter to 30 June Chairman Ørbeck-Nilssen rings the changes at IACS Membership criteria set to tighten, but no current members face expulsion under rules revamp Merger accounting loss cripples CSAV bottom line First half net loss stood at $201.4m, compared with last year's loss of $60.2m. British Ports Association welcomes Labour shift on Brexit Continued customs union membership 'would provide certainty for sector' Seafarer charities form collective fundraising push Four charities to share donations from new text message initiative during LISW Global box demand maintains upward trend Traffic on course to hit analysts' forecasts of 4%-5% volume growth in 2017 NYK seals deal for up to four VLCCs from two Japanese yards Japan Marine United and Namura Shipbuilding to construct three vessels with an option for one more Berenberg buys $460m from RBS shipping book German bank has purchased more than $1bn in industry debt over past 12 months Chris Shirling-Rooke: Maritime's Marmite man Mersey Maritime's chief executive is ruffling a few feathers - and that's just the way he likes it Triyards shares suspended from trading as restructuring sought Group currently in talks with two lenders regarding overdue loan instalments Zim Korea appoints new chairman Lee Jae-hoon steps up from role as vice-president and head of sales Shipping firms have no excuse for being vulnerable to cyber attacks How shipping companies deal with cyber attacks will affect their bottom lines, Global Liner Shipping conference is warned Last Word: Different venue, same refrain on digitalisation Shipping could benefit from digitalisation by becoming less of a zero sum game Lack of innovation threatening container shipping New technology being touted by carriers was not a disruption in itself, but was merely an enabler, said Damco Asia... Container shipping cryptocurrency initiative bypasses China ban Founder of 300cubits says ban on initial coin offerings does not apply to Hong Kong Marine insurance blockchain platform launched MS Amlin, Willis Towers Watson and XL Catlin participate in 'ground-breaking' initiative to transact marine insurance Marad awards $10m in grants to make US shipyards more competitive Grants of less than $1m each awarded to yards with fewer than 600 production workers Cosco Shipping Lines and PIL ink time charter deals Charter deal worth about $18.8m

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Trans-Atlantic carriers stage westbound rate hike US Senate leader presses FMC on detention-demurrage Cosco-PIL partnership grows with dual charter deal Patriot Rail: Merger with port companies provides 'bundled' service Massive Chinese factory closure threatens components Average ship size in port jumps double digits Better productivity lifts growth at major Indian ports

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Irma interrupts cruise and cargo shipping Powerful hurricane hitting outer Caribbean islands with US landfall expected by weekend. Apex Bulk Carriers denies sale of last four ships US-based owner has not been without bulkers since its formation in 1998. UBS: tanker revenue weakening this quarter Analysis of tanker traffic and rate slide suggests revenue likely to fall short of estimates. Seadrill's Chapter 11 filing 'no threat to Fredriksen' Analysts united that pending restructuring deal will not damage tycoon's standing with investors. Spot MR tanker rates give up Harvey gains UPDATE: Asia looking to supply Americas with clean products as major Texas refineries restarting. Dynagas LNG Partners payout 'safeguarded' Distribution expected to remain stable as market waits on next dropdown from pipeline. Orbeck-Nilssen to modernise IACS Newly appointed classification boss says he will bring IACS up to date with recent technology trends. Mermaid ties up $12m of deals Thai offshore owner seals three new subsea contracts. Norwegian Car Carriers fixes out second newbuilding Liberty Global Logistics takes in second new vessel from Oslo-based owner. Maersk teams up on blockchain insurance Giant owner working with EY and Microsoft on secure marine platform. Carnival takes a "step into the future" Cruise giant undertakes virtual keel-laying of first fully LNG-fuelled newbuilding Dockwise to bring USS Fitzgerald back home Boskalis company wins heavy-lift contract for damaged US destroyer off Japan. Evercore tips stocks to close gap on rates Jon Chappell positive on fourth quarter with 2018 market balance best in half a decade. Clarksons Platou: most charterers will reject laid-up OSVs Industry survey reveals tough stance of oil companies towards long-term idle tonnage. Mercator Lines to be wound up Court manager applies to end company's struggle after sale deal falls through. JP Morgan projects rising profit at Clarksons Analyst Samuel Bland sees upside to stock and estimates for company with 20% share of global market. CSIC readies restructuring agreement Chinese state shipbuilder says major asset deal coming soon. Triyards trying to agree new delivery dates Singapore yard also starts talks with banks after receiving demand letters. Fesco seals $875m bond restructuring UPDATE: Russian owner to pay $548m to secure standstill deal with holders. NYK behind four VLCC newbuildings in Japan Two domestic yards share contracts for quartet as owner looks for tanker fleet renewal. Hanjin Subic workers threaten strike Dispute centres on election to recognise union at the Philippines yard. Gulf Marine extends MENA charter UAE owner also confirms two deals for offshore vessels in Middle East/North Africa. Subsea 7 orders reel-lay vessel Kristian Siem-chaired owner picks Royal IHC yard for $200m-plus newbuilding. K Line to work on Japan's first LNG ferry Japanese shipowner hopes to call on 40 years of experience in sector to accelerate project. Triton International looks to raise $175m Private equity firm also plans to shed up to $25m worth of shares in container leasing company. StealthGas to benefit from better market in 2018 Next year will be a good one for Greek LPG player on back of improving rates, says Drewry. Cosco Shipping and PIL seal charter pact Deal between Chinese giant and Singapore competitor will involve a total of 12 ships.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
WTO grounds EU's latest Boeing subsidy challenge A World Trade Organization Appellate Body rejected a case brought before it by the European Union alleging that the United States provided ... Matson adds new Okinawa call to transpacific loop After receiving the needed permits and clearances, Matson has added a weekly service to the Port of Naha, Okinawa, the Hawaii-based ocean c... Sen. Thune, AgTC urge action on 'inequitable' demurrage, detention fees The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) is applauding a letter that U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Comme... U.S., Caribbean ports brace for Hurricane Irma Ports in the Caribbean and southeastern United States are bracing for Hurricane Irma, as the category 5 storm wreaks havoc on the Virgin Is... Grounded drill ship towed from Corpus Christi A grounded drill ship near the Port of Corpus Christi, which was dislodged and pushed into the channel by Hurricane Harvey last week , has ... COSCO, PIL enter into 12-vessel charter agreement China's COSCO Shipping Lines Co. and Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) have entered into a12-vesseltime-charter agreement in vi... FEMA unveils FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program recipients The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday announced the recipients of the FY 2017 Por... New rail cargo route links China and Iran Yinchuan, China and Tehran, Iran have been linked for the first time via a cargo train that began operations on Tuesday, according to multi... NAFTA trade increases for eighth consecutive month The total value of trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Canada and Mexico ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
TransCanada restarts segment of Keystone crude pipeline's southern leg: spokesman TransCanada has started up a segment of the southern leg of its 600,000-b/d Keystone crude pipeline system shut due to Hurricane Harvey, spokesman Matthew John said Wednesday. Suncor prepares to start up 194,000-b/d new Canadian oil sands facility: CEO Suncor Energy is targeting to produce first oil in the next few weeks from its 194,000 b/d Fort Hills oil sands facility in Alberta, Canada, with 95% of construction work now being completed, CEO Steve Williams said Wednesday. Prompt NYMEX ULSD at two-year high as traders eye storms NYMEX October RBOB fell Wednesday for the third straight session, dropping 2.58 cents to $1.6733/gal, as prices continue to fade from last week's rally alongside gasoline supply concerns. Istanbul bunker premium over Novorossiisk hits seven-month high The gap between bunker fuel prices at Istanbul and Novorossiisk reached its widest point in over seven months Tuesday amid differing price drivers. Malta bunker prices reach hit multi-month high on strong demand, rising Brent Bunker prices at Malta reached their highest point in over eight months Tuesday, supported by rising crude oil prices and strong demand. Rotterdam bunker prices touch near nine-month high on rising Brent, demand Bunker fuel prices at Rotterdam hit their highest level in almost nine months Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and increased buying interest. REFINERY NEWS: Russia's Mariisky to start CDU upgrade, capacity increase External: Wired Bunkering VPS warns of highly abrasive bunker fuel at Fujairah, Khor Fakkan ports Findings were from samples taken from deliveries by two suppliers over August 17-29. ANALYSIS RESEND: Benefits of Russian output cuts emerge as export blend differentials soar - In the west, Russian crude differentials vs Brent at multi-year highs - In the east, Russian crude differentials vs Dubai at multi-month highs - Russian crude share in Asia growing

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

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SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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