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BRIEFS

February 6, 2019

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Hapag-Lloyd set to be first in world to convert large containership to LNG India formally establishes shipping link to Chabahar Sri Lanka's new national policy for its maritime & logistics sectors foresees reduced dependence on Indian container transhipment cargo US' unilateral imposition of additional Customs duty on steel & aluminium products before WTO's Dispute Settlement Body KICT achieves multiple records in Jan. 2019 Procedure for clearance of Export LCL Cargo categorised as "Hazardous Goods" 'The Air Cargo Policy document has failed to address the core issue of the need & how to build national capacity' Logistics portal in final stages of development: N. Sivasailam Shashi Kiran Shetty bestowed with Global Visionary Award FDI policy on e-commerce expanded Merchandise exports seen attaining new high this fiscal UK freight association launches freight apprenticeship microsite US sanctions on Venezuela could change pattern of crude tanker trade, says analysis

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Catering to the unusual Railway association gains new member Good fuels and blockchain savings More capacity for small consignments First landing of Air Senegal's future flagship Schmitz Cargobull passes GDP audit Christian Arndt joins Deugro Fercam - clean and quiet over the Brenner Lagardère selects GAC Dubai as contract logistics partner IAG Cargo teams up with Petair UK Kanis to spearhead I&C growth at Imperial Logistics More cargo for port of Liverpool West Atlantic synchronises fleet with IT solution Hapag Lloyd redeeming ahead of deadline Positive financial outlook for Ceva Geis takes over K + N's Lichtenfels site "Curiosity of the Day" Improving Russia - India freight services Record year for port of Barcelona

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
'Keep the freight moving, worry about Seaborne contract legality later' No-deal Brexit 'simplified customs' plan 'won't help forwarders or hauliers' Belly cargo on the up for Schiphol carriers as hopes rise for Local Rule Carriers in with a chance of surviving IMO 2020 if they ditch the 'freebies' DP World's optimism is renewed as it reports growth in container volumes Aramex sees profits jump 13% in 2018 ATSG subsidiary LGSTX acquires materials handling specialist TriFactor Supply chain radar: DSV is not alone in its Panalpina chase - and its rival ticks all the boxes

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Diana Panamax bulker time chartered out at $8,100 per day Wight Shipyard delivers 250-passenger Danube river catamaran Valmet and Celebrity sign four-year service agreement Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 15,000 TEU box ship to operate on LNG Swiftships awarded $26.6 million for construction of LCU 1701 and 1702 Aging OSVs push down asset value of U.S. owned fleet Moran Iron Works starts construction of kayak-launching tour boat

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Tankers stalling amid uncertainty over US sanctions on PDVSA A number of tanker vessels appear to be stalling en route to and from Venezuela as US sanctions start to... P&O Ports manager killed in Somalia Three other P&O employees were injured during the incident Significant numbers expected to ignore sulphur cap rules Recent bans on open-loop scrubber usage in China and Singapore adds further operational pressure and economic uncertainty on scrubber usage... Pericles Panagopulos, founder of Greek ferry group Attica, dies aged 83 Founder of Royal Cruise Line, SuperFast Ferries and Magna Marine was involved in shipping from an early age Greece continues to lead fleet-value league Chinese fleet makes biggest climb from last year by $6.3bn, according to new data from VesselsValue Drewry paints positive outlook for ocean freight rates Drewry says, however, that rate sentiment could soon be dampened if the US-China trade war takes a turn for the... Hapag-Lloyd to convert containership to LNG The carrier boasts world's first conversion of containership of this size to LNG power UK has customs skill shortage, Braemar chief warns Freight forwarder does not take the view that Britain 'collectively has the skills to deal with the documentation that flows... Grayling says maritime will be 'central' to post-Brexit trade The UK government wants - and is doing everything it can - to leave Europe with a good deal, Grayling...

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
VC funding fuels freight visibility arms race Savannah expanding mega-ship handling ability Challenges to US urban supply chains mount Kia taps Georgia for new SUV supply chain Trade turmoil, e-commerce lift air cargo

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
South Korea merger plan for a 'big two' will trigger response State bank's sale of DSME stake is aimed at strengthening the defensive shield round local shipbuilding but its success will depend on rival nations' response as well as market conditions Rubicon Offshore puts FPSO on sales block Rubicon Offshore International has tasked brokers with finding a buyer for one of three floating production, storage and offloading vessels in its fleet. TradeWinds is told that L&R Midland and Braemar ACM Shipbroking have been given joint exclusive rights to sell the Singapore-based operator's 110,000-dwt Front Puffin (built 1990) on an "as is, where is" basis. The Spanish-built vessel is curre Scorpio stunned by stabbing of vessel master Group is working with authorities to investigate incident and guard against future violence as injured seafarer listed in "stable" condition. 'Layup' no more from NY lender CIT Bank Evan Cohen-led ship finance operation back in business and pursuing "classic senior debt," veteran banker tells Greek-Norwegian conference. Scorpio calls on IMO to stand firm on scrubbers Agency's new considerations months ahead of emissions deadline said to raise unfair threats to early adapters of compliance technology. Hornbeck notes-for-loans scheme falls short of its target Swap scheme will still help the Louisiana-based OSV owner stretch its debt maturity Carnival to use LNG bunkering experience to speed delivery Cruiseship giant Carnival is working to speed up its LNG bunkering operations as it gains experience with its first LNG-fuelled vessel in Tenerife. Carnival is supplying about 900 tonnes of LNG as bunkers to the 183,900-gt AIDAnova (built 2018) every two weeks in an operation that takes about 10 hours, company LNG project director Stuart Carpenter said. Carnival cruiseship AIDAnova debuts on LNG ExxonMobil locks in VLCC on seven-year time charter Brokers claim the energy major has taken the newbuild for $31,000 per day, mirroring a similar deal last July KCC hit by Brazilian alumina plant force majeure Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has been hit by a force majeure in Brazil as profit dipped in the fourth quarter. The company said net earnings were $0.66m in the final three months, against $4.16m in 2017. KCC clears the way for share issue ahead of IPO Klaveness Combination Carriers takes newbuilding orderbook to six ships Revenue grew to $29.59m from $15.15m a year ago, but co Crewman evacuated after stabbing on Scorpio tanker An injured Indian seafarer has been airlifted from a Scorpio Tankers vessel after a fight broke out on board. The incident took place on the 110,000-dwt STI Guard (built 2016) on Monday off the island of Reunion, Franceinfo reported. The injured man suffered two stab wounds to his chest, the report said. Authorities were alerted on Monday morning and the vessel diverted to Reunion. The seafare Measles alert for passengers on Tallink ro-pax An adult passenger suffering from measles who travelled on a Tallink ro-pax from Finland has sparked a health warning. Passengers on the 58,000-gt Silja Serenade (built 1990) between 1 and 3 February have been advised to check they have been vaccinated, YLE reported. The ferry serves the Helsinki to Stockholm route. A passenger was diagnosed with measles on Monday and is believed to have been i Titan LNG and Fluxys team up on Flexfueler 002 for Antwerp Partnership inks second LNG bunkering pontoon barge as first set to begin work in May. P&O Ports terminal manager shot dead in Somalia A P&O Ports manager has been shot dead by terrorists in the Puntland region of Somalia. Cosco Pakistan boss shot dead Paul Fermosa was walking to work in Bosaso when he was shot and killed by an Al-Shabab militant disguised as a fisherman, Reuters reported. The assassin was shot and killed by one of Fermosa's bodyguards. The company is owned by Dubai's DP World. The Dubai media office confirme Scrubber-makers and ecologists at odds over open-loop sludge tanks Manufacturers say lack of residue build-up renders open-loop scrubber sludge tanks unnecessary, while activists claim shipowners bypass them Svitzer shakes off rumours it will drop UK flag Chatter of an impending exodus from the UK Ship Registry has so far proved unfounded Hapag claims world first with big boxship LNG conversion German line Hapag-Lloyd has booked in what it claims is the first conversion of a large boxship to run on LNG. Retrofitting of the 15,000-teu Sajir (built 2014) will take place at Hudong Hondhoa Shipbuilding's Shanghai yard Huarun Dadong Dockyard in China after a deal was signed at the end of last week. The pilot project paves the way for other large vessels to follow suit, the company said, mak Richard Branson turns up the volume with his Scarlet Lady Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages is harking back to the tycoon's musical origins by developing what he calls RockStar suites for the company's cruiseship newbuilding Scarlet Lady. Virgin Voyages adds fourth cruise vessel at Fincantieri These feature a guitar-lined music room and an outdoor shower and dining table, with steps attached for that all-important moment when you have to dance for your NGO Shipbreaking Platform highlights beaching death toll Clean and safe ship recycling lobby group NGO Shipbreaking Platform estimates at least 35 workers died dismantling ships on the beaches of South Asia last year. It released the figures just days after the European Commission said it had rejected applications from two of India's leading beaching yards to be included in a list of ship recyclers approved to demolish European-flagged ships. 'Wake-up Ice-class tonnage is a lone bright spot in MR tanker trade MR earnings on the Baltic-UK Continent route are showing strength as ice-class restrictions kick in, while oversupply plagues other trades Greek shipowner Pericles Panagopoulos dies at 83 Pericles Panagopoulos, founder of companies that made a mark on passenger and dry bulk shipping, died in Athens early this morning. "It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our chairman, Pericles S Panagopoulos, who passed away today," his company Magna Marine said in a statement. He was 83 years old. The Athens-born entrepreneur studied business and economics in Greece, Switzerlan Sea Shepherd ship attacked with rocks, molotov cocktails Conservation group Sea Shepherd has revealed details of a violent attack on one of its ships by poachers in the Gulf of California off Mexico. The society said its 168-gt former US Coast Guard cutter Farley Mowat was target by more than 50 assailants "posing as fishermen on board 20 high-speed boats while conducting maritime conservation patrols inside the Vaquita Refuge." Crane crashes Dof fixes PSV at eye-catching rate as recovery continues Green shoots just keep coming in the North Sea market Zodiac Maritime sells tanker pair to Pakistan National Shipping Corp Deal priced at around $60m and continues an active period for the shipowner. Philippines: HHI 'interested' in Hanjin Subic takeover Hyundai Heavy Industries is the latest shipbuilder to be linked to a takeover of Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction's Philippines yard, which is under court rehabilitation. Philippines defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana told reporters: "Lately, I also heard that Hyundai of Korea is also interested," according to the Business Mirror. He said companies from the US, Japan, South Korea, Indonesi Marubeni sells out of LPG with $22m double deal Japanese trading house Marubeni is reported to have sold out of the small LPG carrier market. S&P surge aids buzz around pressurized LPG space Brokers believe the company has disposed of the 3,800-cbm Crimson Gas2 and Crimson Gas3 (both built 2012). A price of $11m each, or slightly less, is said to have been paid for the ships. LPG market sources say the transaction comes at a time when very VEB lines up $152m financing for SCF tankers Russian lender VEB Group is to finance the construction of three more tankers for Sovcomflot (SCF Group), according to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. He told a meeting of the supervisory board of the state-run development corporation that the ships will carry light oil products and gas condensate. VEB-Leasing last year approved deals to finance two aframaxes for the owner at the new Zvezda Ship Eastern Navigation snaps up bargain Toisa quartet Singapore's Eastern Navigation has boosted its fleet with the acquisition of four offshore support vessels from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. The company told TradeWinds it had closed on the final vessel in the enbloc deal this week. A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV purchase James Fisher linked to $20m Toisa OSV Brokers said Eastern has paid $6m per ship for a total of $24m, as opposed to valu Reports of Pappas product tanker sale puzzle market Reports of a tanker sale by Petros Pappas-led Product Shipping & Trading have shipbrokers scratching their heads. Greeks emerge as net buyers in sale-and-purchase transactions The private Pappas company is reported to have parted with the 51,500-dwt Jane (built 2008). Some have simply dismissed the reports as inaccurate, noting the ship is one of the newest in the company's fleet. Others guide Greeks emerge as net buyers in sale-and-purchase transactions Hellenic asset-play focused on tankers and boxships in 2018 as overall pace in the S&P market slowed Britannia P&I stands alone in diversification debate The annual International P&I Conference in Piraeus prides itself on being the only event that attracts attendees and speakers from 11 of the 13 members of the International Group of P&I Clubs. The latest to join the annual get-together was Britannia P&I, which has been upping its game in the Greek market and made its debut through local representative David Harley. Gard likely recipient as Maers P&I clubs may face greater exposure in wake of IMO 2020 Piraeus conference tackles questions over liability, fines and casualty claims following emissions regulations Siem replaces Flensburger yard boss after delays Flensburger managing director Rudiger Fuchs has been replaced after delays at the German shipbuilder. The company said its owner, Siem Industries, has brought in one of its executives Alexander Gregg-Smith, who was in charge at the yard for six months in 2016, according to the NDR website. Brittany Ferries' new LNG ro-pax delayed at FSG Yard suspects sabotage on ferry newbuild Fuchs had been t Delphis pulls the plug on Team Lines Delphis-owned Hamburg feeder operator Team Lines is being wound down. It will cease trading on 11 February, it said in a letter to customers signed by Delphis' Alexander Saverys and Team managing director Benjamin Weinacht. They blamed deteriorating market conditions in northern Europe in recent years as well as ongoing consolidation for making a continuation of the business "unsustainable". De Icebreaker to simulate conditions in space Ships often live on as floating restaurants or attractions after their working lives are over. This was the case for the 11,800-gt Japanese icebreaker Shirase (built 1983), but now the vessel is set for a unique second retirement. Jeff Bezos company confirms Stena ro-ro swoop The Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported that the ship - decommissioned in 2008 - is to be used to simulate conditions in sp Klaveness Marine takes stake in third Knutsen OAS LNG carrier Norwegian owner invests in mini-gas carrier saying it believes in this type of long-term contract. Vale says Brazil court action threatens 30 million tonnes of iron ore output Mining giant says legal move could crimp nearly 9% of the company's annual production. Norvic Shipping appoints Urs Dur as new CFO Finance veteran latest to join Canadian bulker owner as it continues management shake-up.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Overland gains traction on Asia-Europe trade Moving cargo on the trade by rail and truck is becoming an increasingly feasible option. Panalpina rejects acquisition bid by DSV Swiss foundation owning 46 percent of Panalpina does not support offer from Denmark's DSV. DeFazio urges near-term passage of infrastructure bill House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio highlighted the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and gas tax as critical issues that must be addressed. Port of Vancouver cancels permit for coal export terminal The port authority says the project proposed by Fraser Surrey Docks failed to show substantial progress on construction had been made by Nov. 30, one of 83 conditions. CSX exec: Inland ports better supply chain efficiency The Class I railroad says it has seen an increase in efficiency and improvement in quality of customer service since implementing scheduled railroading. Lawmakers: Mexican tomato export practices unfair Letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross calls for end to agreement suspending antidumping investigation. Seattle terminal $300 million upgrade recommended Northwest Seaport Alliance may lease to Stevedoring Services of America and MSC's Terminal International Ltd. Georgia Ports Authority unveils big berth/big ship plan Vanterm vessel operations expected to resume this week Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit 15,000-TEU ship for LNG Nominations sought for ag trade advisory committees Mandatory TFTEA drawback set for Feb. 24 Executive Moves: TIA, Echo and Scoular Freight tracker FourKites nets $50 million in funding Committee clears Commerce enforcement nominee Executive Moves: East and Gulf coasts, Rockies

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
US EIA chief sees modest price impact from Venezuelan oil sanctions so far US sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector have so far had modest global price impacts as crude production and refinery flows in the US and elsewhere adjust to the supply disruption. US crude terminal LOOP sells 56% of LOOP Sour storage contracts at auction The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port sold more than half of the 7,200 capacity allocation contracts it offered in its Tuesday auction of storage space for crude in cavern at its terminal, equal to more than 4 million barrels of LOOP Sour, auction co-host Matrix Markets said. Eastern Canadian light, heavy crudes benefit from strong US demand in 2019 US imports of both light and heavy Eastern Canadian crude rose sharply in January compared with the same month a year ago, custom records showed Tuesday. Rosneft sees its Venezuelan output stable, views crisis as temporary Rosneft does not expect crude production at its joint projects with state owned PDVSA in the Latin American country to drop in 2019. ICE sets launch of delayed 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures for Feb 19 Intercontinental Exchange said Tuesday that its new 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures contracts, delayed due to the US government shutdown at the beginning of the year, will now launch February 19. Barge congestion at Piraeus boosts bunker fuel prices: sources Barge congestion at the Greek port of Piraeus was supporting 380 CST bunker fuel prices, sources said Tuesday. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC BP predicts further output growth in 2019 after new project start-ups External: Global Risk Management

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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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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