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December 7, 2018

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China's state media provides more detail on Sino-US trade truce DS Norden carries out first test voyage of bio-fuelled ship CMA CGM ties up with Hong Kong's Freightos to advance digitisation Dip Shipping forwarding executives plead guilty to price-fixing SeaLand announces USDA Inspection Charge on cold cargo Hard-pressed US ports lack funds to build US Customs new facilities Georgia announces inland terminal plan to cut trucks to Atlanta Port of Rotterdam embraces IAPH-backed LNG auditing tool NYK's ship management platform to reduce duties and use big data DSV starts on new 1.1 million-square foot facility near Toronto Cathay Pacific to start Hong Kong-Seattle daily service from July UK and Canada wrap up open skies agreement ahead of Brexit October world air cargo beats September with Asia Pacific on top Nepal and Cambodia sign initial air services agreement

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
APL joins fight against wildlife trade CMA CGM & Freightos sign agreement advancing digitisation in the shipping industry Kolkata-Patna becomes India's second container cargo sector on inland waterways Vasco Maritime, Goodrich Group's NVOCC & ship owning arm, celebrates 20th Anniversary in Singapore DHL Global Trade Barometer indicates prosperous overall trade outlook for India PDP International's 'Shrinkhala' plot to benefit ex-im trade in Kolkata Repo Rate unchanged, SLR reduced Annual Startup India Venture Capital Summit 2018 in Goa today South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2018 seeing tremendous interest from delegates WCO meeting in Mumbai discusses best practices in different areas of cross-border trade

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"A port has to offer a vision" Five e-vehicles for final mile fleet DTC now orange through and through MSC sticks to announced BRC Crane Benelux welcomes new MD Latam Cargo connects Huntsville to Latin America New rail yard shortens truck trips Another helmsman for Battermann & Tillery Davies Turner on the move in Scotland Shipper to Teesport for five years More rolling stock for BGS Rail Air India back on Mumbai-JFK route New Turkey sales rep for Champ Cargosystems Medport tables action plan 2019 AIT Worldwide acquires Connexion World Cargo "Curiosity of the Day" Bigger hoppers boost grain transport capacity Kannur airport opening this weekend

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
DP World completes Unifeeder acquisition after EU competition green light AIT Worldwide realises UK ambitions with purchase of freight forwarder ConneXion Shippers claim carriers' 2020 fuel surcharges are too costly and too early E-commerce revenue up, but traditional services bring Clipper more profit Local knowledge the key to successful final-mile delivery, says DHL Reduce empty container movements and go greener the digital way An automotive apocalypse is nigh... How one Suffolk logistics firm prepares for Brexit Cool chain firms can boost margins and reduce waste using the Internet of Things Supply chain radar: should UPS & FedEx vs Amazon Air bother air freight executives? Under the radar: the times they are a-changin' for Clipper Logistics

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Study raises concerns about Panama Canal tugboat captain fatigue Gladding-Hearn delivers new Southwest Alaska pilot boat BAE Systems San Diego shipyard wins $78.8 million Navy contract Shoreside facility will allow safe testing of LNG fuel systems Austal to build 94 m AutoExpress for Trinidad and Tobago MOU aims to position UAE as major LNG bunkering hub Crowley adds 400 new reefer containers to its fleet Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins order for 30,000 cu.m LNG carrier ClassNK Consulting partners with Carbon Trust

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Owners and yards welcome EU-South Korea subsidy talks The EU had previously notified it the World Trade Organisation that it wants to join Japan in consultations on South... LNG trio plot new 'Cool Company' fleet of 16 vessels Buoyant spot market spurs plans by Golar, Awilco and TMS joint venture to launch 16-ship LNG carrier play in the... Eastern Pacific Shipping wins green loan for srubbers on 16 ships The company has plans to install scrubbers in 15 bulk carriers and one container vessel Contships eyes further expansion of feeder fleet Greek owner has steadily acquired boxships in its first three years but negotiations with a German bank for another four... Chancellor claims Dover port needs years to be ready for no-deal Brexit The port has warned about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit, but it is sure it can service customers even... Höegh LNG charters out its largest FSRU The Hyundai Heavy Industries 170,000 cu m newbuild will be chartered out to Naturgy for 15 months before entering a... MSC recommits to IMO targets as Maersk raises emissions bar MSC says it is important that the whole industry stays focused on the IMO goals, which already require a major... Shangdong Shipping restructures amid spin-off talks Market sources say the announcement follows a failed attempt by the government-owned shipowner last year to launch an initial public... Communications duo in shipping tie-up Marine electronics experts link up for enhanced service co-operation HHLA paves way for Hamburg hyperloop A new joint venture company has been created to facilitate the hyperloop project, split 50/50 between HHLA and HTT, known... Guangzhou to give cash handouts to low-sulphur ships State subsidy scheme, which is still under government review, is expected to start from January 1, 2019 and last for... Green groups target US west coast coal exports Terminals planned for Oakland, California and Longview, Washington ONE joins rivals' bunker surcharge strategy ONE has identified adopting low-sulphur compliant hybrid oil as the 'most realistic and cost-efficient short-term solution available' Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: LNG The global appetite for liquefied natural gas is rising as new demand hot spots for the clean-burning fuel are developing Viewpoint: The big picture Developing a long-term maritime strategy has evaded the US and UK for decades, but Japan has provided an object lesson... Daily Briefing Maersk throws down the gauntlet on emissions \| Lloyd's List Outlook 2019: Product tankers \| Transpacific trade truce could prompt... Regulators steer clear of national bunker licensing schemes Bunker supply chain security may top the industry agenda, but it seems to have fallen through a jurisdictional crack at... Top 10 in ship finance 2018 As part of our 2018 Top 100 most influential people in shipping series, we look at the very best in ship... Xie appointed as CMES new chairman Capt Xie earned his stripes by starting as a seafarer and later moving to shore positions

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
CN eyes Halifax terminal stake to deepen reach Market share-hunting HMM hints at 2M renewal talks Multimillion funding gap blocks Baltimore from double-stack rail Volgo-Baltic delivers huge project cargo to Siberia refinery Adani Ennore Terminal gains ground with Maersk call Smart contracts for shipping offer shortcut to blockchain adoption

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG ink LNG carrier orders Established players among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Seafarer unions warn tired tugboat captains could crash in Panama Canal Tug captains can work 12 hours-plus without a break, guiding neo-panamax ships through the locks, they say List of European Union approved recycling yards confirmed Turkey and US included among 26 facilities published in EU's official journal Tanker industry holds breath as Opec delays output decision Opec is expected to announce a final deal on supply cut after discussing with some Russia-led producers on Friday. Is bigger always better when you are on a ship that feels like a city? The sheer scale of the world's largest cruiseship raises questions about whether you can have too much of a good thing Low rates and capital costs rule out prospect of reefer newbuilding orders Bunkers and cost of installing scrubbers critical issues for shipowners MSFL buys ship for anonymous owner Asian interest picks up as Baltic's escrow service begins to take off Membership growth has been substantial since SGX takeover, says Asia-Pacific head Scrubbers help oil industry dispose of high-sulphur fuel Exhaust gas cleaning is a useful bridging technology until refiners invest to crack high-sulphur residues, says Andrew Mawicke of international energy brokerage Amerex Petroleum in Singapore GIEK joins forces with KfW on Quantum Pacific scrubber loan Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer's $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals Reefers' demise overstated but share of market on the slide Laskaridis Shipping-led Alpha Reefer Transport pool still profitable despite containerships tightening grip Pool ships still earning above opex despite box challenge Green groups praise Maersk's carbon-neutral plan by 2030 Sudan nets two bids for FSRU project Petronas reveals moves to break into regas sector Qatar eyes up huge engine retrofit job for its Q-ship fleet Nakilat considers taking gas-fuelling route for 44 LNG carriers LNG carrier orders surge as three owners ink slots NYK Line, TMS Cardiff Gas and BW LNG among those securing berths, with more to come before end of year Indonesian trio boost fleets as Coeclerici exits transshipment Italian company sells last seven self-unloading vessels, but management kept on with plans to expand Rebranded DTA Ship Agency expands geographically with plans to boost its workboats Singapore has become the latest focus for DTA's ship agency, technical services and offshore arm Intercargo boss makes stark warning on scrapping capacity Paris MOU could backtrack over withholding access to bulk data Hague-based organisation says it is ready to consider making exceptions to a decision to withdraw third-party access to its inspection information Japan P&I reforms Leap Forward as it looks to growth Head of Tokyo-based mutual says he is ready to take on more investment risk to expand its business Lifeboat makes its first journey for half a century Cheng buys bulker for $7.9m and scraps it for $9.3m Diamantidis adds suezmax resale to Delta Tankers fleet Expanding Greek company acquires once abandoned newbuilding at far below its current market value Secondhand product tanker market attracts investor interest Modern MR tonnage proves most popular, but larger ships may have more S&P upside Ciner signs $254m Koch suezmax deal with HHI Turkish owner makes good on plan to diversify with four-ship order Tomini takes bulker profits Dubai-based company shows itself to be a shrewd asset player as it locks in profits on two supramaxes Atlantic Bulk Carriers reveals a third ultramax on order at Imabari Coumantaros family company ups orderbook in Japan Arne Fredly tops up holding in Hunter Group Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs and two LNG carriers FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Mehrotra targets fleet of 10 VLCCs, two LNGCs FSRUs also on the menu as owner's Foresight Group plots $500m investment. Product tanker earnings hit multi-year highs Daily rates of MRs and LRs are buoyant across the globe on strong cargo flows and spill-over effects from a strong crude. Great Eastern lines up $50m scrubber, BWTS spend First Ship Lease lines up LR2 tanker pair at Cosco yard Move continues resurgence under ownership of Greek shipowner Stathis Topouzoglou. Caspian Shipping lines up AHTS, crane vessel orders Azerbaijan owner continues fleet expansion plan with imminent Baku Shipyard deal. Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins The knowledge economy is transforming the way Navig8 does business. Instead of hoarding information in the hope of squeezing out that last extra buck, the key is transparency and honesty with clients, Gary Brocklesby and Nicolas Busch tell TW+ Varouxakis can be sued in piracy contempt of court row UK judge rules underwriter free to pursue Greek owner for $1.6m unaccounted for after hijacked bulker flouted orders to deliver cargo after release. Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way Red Funnel captain disorientated in thick fog, report finds. Nordea commits to shipping and offshore in changing world Casper von Koskull says lender looking to stay in sectors for the next century. Tidewater PSV crew safe after pirate attack Total disaster: Ireland's worst modern maritime accident TW+ looks back at the Betelgeuse explosion, as the 40th anniversary of the tragedy looms. Photography: Ian Vickery Sr Yard boss sorry for 'negative Merseyside stereotypes' jibe Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM Norwegian company follows vessel purchases with deal for compatriot company. Shandong Shipping mum on 'asset reorganisation' One of China's biggest shipowners has frozen trading in its stock amid recent talk of big transactions. Zvezda to import aframax parts from Korea New Russian shipyard needs foreign components for new tanker. MHI to compensate families of WWII forced labour victims Hyundai Mipo bags Knutsen LNG newbuilding double South Korean shipyard to build small-scale gas carrier for delivery by 2021. Turkey's Densan said to be shedding its last bulkers Akcal family company believed to be selling supramax pair to Greek interests ONE unveils IMO 2020 bunker surcharge strategy Japanese boxship giant expects to start using low sulphur fuels towards the end of 2019. Adnoc teams with Inpex in LNG bunkering alliance Companies initially plan to target UAE market, but with eye on Southeast Asia as well.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
President enacts bill that revises Shipping Act The new law includes provisions aimed at protecting suppliers such as U.S. marine terminal operators, tug boat operates and bunkering companies. Huawei CFO accused of violating Iran sanctions Meng Wanzhou, who was arrested Saturday in Canada, is expected to be extradited to the U.S. to face charges. A.T. Kearney: U.S.-China trade war will intensify Consultants foresee increased economic links between Russia and China. BDP International partners with Greenbriar Equity Group Richard J. Bolte Jr. will remain CEO of the Philadelphia-based global logistics and transportation services company. CBP planning blockchain tests for trade compliance The agency received positive feedback from a recent use case examining NAFTA/CAFTA certificates of origin, a CBP official said Wednesday. Oakland scrap paper shipments finding new markets Executive Moves: Logistics salute, Atlas Air Worldwide

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DECEMBER 6, 2018
Record-high exports take US crude stocks lower, snapping 10 weeks of builds US crude supply contracted last week, snapping 10-consectutive weeks of gains as crude exports soared to all-time highs. Maduro inks deal with Russia to boost Venezuela oil output 1 million b/d Russia will invest $5 billion to raise Venezuela's oil production by 1 million b/d under a new economic agreement, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday. Oil complex pares declines after US inventory draw Crude prices moved up from early-session lows following a bullish US inventory draw Thursday, but still closed lower day on day. OPEC ministers not yet decided on production cut figure: Falih OPEC still has unfinished business in negotiating a production accord Kuwait set to miss 2020 output capacity target Kuwaiti plans to boost its oil production capacity by 2020 may not be achieved until 2022 NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits one-year low on counter-seasonal bullish HSFO The European balance of the month hi-lo fuel oil spread has continued its bearish trend, reaching over a one-year low ARA fuel oil stocks rise 18% as arb east finally closes: PJK Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub rose 18% or 167,000 mt in the seven days to Wednesday Iraqi oil minister holds talks with Total, Lukoil on Nassiriya refinery project Iraq resumed negotiations with international oil companies on the proposed 150,000 b/d Nassiriya refinery Iran unveils budget with expectations of 1.5 million b/d crude sales at $54/b Iranian government on Thursday proposed a budget for the next Iranian year that begins March 21 based on crude sales Open interest for front-month Dec ICE middle distillates contracts gained 6% in Nov Some traders said that the rise was a natural reaction to the ongoing volatility in the physical markets. FUTURES: Crude lower on rising output survey ahead of OPEC meet A huge bear movement in global oil benchmarks has dampened market confidence in oil prices, an analyst said. D'Amico signs MR sale/leaseback with 'Japanese company' for $27 million This deal will generate net cash proceeds of $8.6 million after the repayment of the existing bank loan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

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