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September 6, 2019

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Muted growth in global box ship fleet's capacity in August CMA CGM's new peak season surcharges to Apapa and Tin Can China investigates illegal knives sent to Hong Kong via FedEx Cosco plans to invest US$877.5 million to upgrade Piraeus port Three economist teams see China with less than 6pc GDP growth Maersk, MSC blanks AE2 Asia-Europe from October to mid-November Much talk abounds of South Korea's two major shipbuilders merging New York-New Jersey port docks 14,000-TEUer from Asia via Suez NYK concludes long-term charter deal with Total for LNG carriers Now 1,100-foot ships need permission to enter Port of Houston Black Sea Container market volume up 8.52pc in first half of 2019 Panel to meet to discuss ways to optimise port calls to cut pollution The Freight Summit (TFS) returns to Macau on October 8-11 Swire Coke chief Patrick Healy named Cathay Pacific chairman China continues pressure, probes Cathay's empty oxygen bottles Amsterdam Schiphol's H1 cargo drops 9.2pc amid slot shortage Pakistani hosiery shippers seek to protect exports from monsoon

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
GAC wins Best Ship Agency award for second consecutive year Montane Shipping wins Integrated Achiever's Award at 10th National Education & Business Summit ZIM customers to participate in planning & designing its digital tools CCBA President & other office-bearers meet FM; hand over a memorandum Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Emergency Towing Vessel at Mumbai Port NMPT awards post-monsoon dredging contract to DCI; work begins mid-Sept. PSA International completes acquisition of Penn Terminals in US CMA CGM Logistics Park Dadri commences dedicated block train services from ICD Dadri to Mundra Minister calls for customising global learnings & technologies to meet the needs of India's roads & highways sector Cabinet approves infusion of capital by govt in IDBI Bank Export of non-oil goods from Chabahar Port up 100 pc Trade talks with the US in Oct. in Washington, says Chinese Commerce Ministry US President prods China into concluding a trade deal before the 2020 Presidential election

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Gefco takes charge More cash - and simultaneously less debt Better links between sea ports and hinterland networks Bolloré inaugurates Aerohub in Abidjan Gian Paolo Gotelli appointed new CEO of TX Logistik New jetty to reduce number of trucks Massive track investment in UK SF Airlines expands its international network Gruber Logistics opens branch in Poland TK'Blue expands in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore Switzerland: trend towards customised solutions continues Europe is too big United Cargo returns to India Turnover rises while core net profit drops Trade tensions weigh heavily on air freight business 2000th employee for Seifert Laurels for OPC as a working place Work in progress on the Avon - Kwinana gold rail line "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Some respite for operators as EU extends transport links after Brexit Maersk hedges against shortage of low-sulphur fuel by producing its own Korean Air eyes new routes as a second trade war starts in Asia Russian Railways eyes shorter transit times between Japan and Europe Analysis: is Azul's fleet sufficient for Mercado Libre's growth? Air cargo volumes remain weak, trade tensions dent outlook US to leave postal union next month More funds for UK post-Brexit customs training, but it's not enough, says BIFA M&A radar: Hapag-Lloyd takeover - CSAV and Mr Kühne fighting for control or in concert?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
MacGregor system helps world's biggest box ship max its TEU capacity A MacGregor designed cargo system design, combined with a 24 container wide ship design, takes the total container capacity of the world's largest containership, MSC Güls'n to 23,756 TEU, which is 1,500 Euronav reveals details of IMO 2020 strategy When the IMO 2020 global fuel sulfur cap kicks in on January 1, 2020, tanker giant Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN) should have no trouble obtaining compliant fuel. It already has 420,000 metric Schottel delivers propulsion units for BC Ferries battery hybrids Spay, Germany, headquartered Schottel has delivered propulsion units for two 81 meter road ferries under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, for Canada's BC Ferries. Each will be equipped with two high-efficiency Forty year old ferry back at work following four-month refit Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., has just completed a four-month refit of the Cormorant, a ferry that it delivered in 1979. Since then, the vessel has logged thousands of miles under its keel U.S. Treasury moves against Iranian controlled shipping network The U.S.Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against a large shipping network that, it says, "is directed by and financially supports the Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
ExxonMobil agrees strategic co-operation with China Merchants Energy Shipping The companies said the deal will allow them to undertake joint projects in fields including digital transformation, advanced engines, lubricants... IACS head sees alternative fuel as solution to decarbonisation goal Mr Sharma, who assumed the role on July 1, says shipowners will need to make necessary investments by the middle... Maersk agrees Dutch deal for 2020 fuel The production is expected to cover 5%-10% of Maersk's annual fuel needs Petredec orders up to four ethylene carriers Owner orders two 22,000 cu m vessels from Jiangnan Shipyard with options for another two newbuilds Viewpoint: A maritime spectacular Shipping weeks provide huge amount of information, whether you are seeking commercial, legal or technical knowledge ensuring you leave better informed Monjasa carries out ship-to-ship bunkering of VLSFO Monjasa uses product tanker off Portland Port to fuel British-flagged ro-ro vessel The Lloyd's List Podcast: Your insider's guide to London International Shipping Week Paddy Rodgers, the former Euronav chief executive and current director of Royal Museums Greenwich, looks ahead to the London International... Maersk's rail offering shows global strategy firmly on track Maersk plans to more than double its share of the transcontinental rail market between Asia and Europe Oldendorff says bulk carrier disabled in Singapore Strait The capesize vessel was en route to Qingdao from Guaiba Island terminal in Brazil when the incident took place and... Clipper Bulk adds handysizes to fleet Copenhagen-based company says the 2010-built vessels are expected to be delivered in the coming months Euronav secures funding for 2020-compliant fuel oil purchase The company bought 420,000 tonnes of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil and will store them on one... Stena Impero owner says some crew freed by Iran Swedish firm says the seven seafarers are travelling to a safe location but 16 remaining crew members are still held... Samsung Heavy and Zvezda team up to build Arctic-2 LNG carriers Deal comes after the $21bn Arctic LNG-2 plant led by Russian private gas producer Novatek gained its final investment decision... Daily Briefing Free to read: Iran to release seven Stena Impero crew \| Maersk vessel at centre of UK's biggest heroin seizure... Portsmouth hails wider UK economic impact Study shows that UK port's economic benefits go far beyond the port gates Concerns grow along Atlantic seaboard as Hurricane Dorian crawls northwards 'Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along portions of the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina... Total readies for six month low-sulphur transition Total wants to maintain 'flexibility' either sourcing directly from its refineries or blending heavy fuel oil and distillates to help... Maersk cyber attack sparked genesis of Digital Container Shipping Association Exposure of the "insanely complex" nature of IT systems drove move towards industry standards Yangzijiang secures more Bocomm Leasing-linked VLOC orders Singapore-listed company has issued 17 share buybacks since mid-August, after the chairman Ren Yuanlin was confirmed to be assisting in...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Prince Rupert gets C$154 million in project funds Manzanillo terminal upgrades on tap for 2020 Carolinas, Virginia bracing for Dorian Index to help shippers counter poor schedule reliability California bill set to reshape drayage landscape New funding to expand Loadsmart's drayage platform Temasek, K+N widen logistics investment pool Maersk secures IMO 2020 fuel at Rotterdam

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Renewed trade talks push shipping stocks up Good news on the trade war front bumped up shipping stocks Thursday. After the US and China announced they would hold trade talks in early October, most New York-listed shipping companies closed the day up. Bet on 2020 being 'best year in a half decade' but no supercycle China's tariff on US crude may prompt VLCC diversions Among the top performers were Scorpio Tankers, Matson and Kirby Corp. US offering $15m for information on Iranian oil schemes The "unprecedented" plan could pay up to $15m for information on Iranian military activities Seamaster recruits ex-Baltic Exchange veteran Marcus Lee Singapore-based executive lands top job at expanding Chinese shipbroker Scrubbers, eco tonnage still good investments despite weak bunker prices, says Alphatanker Overall fuel costs and the price spreads between compliant fuels and HSFO are still expected to jump on IMO 2020 Veteran NYK museum ship switches to renewable power A 90-year-old NYK museum ship is moving with the times in a switch to renewable power. The Hikawa Maru (built 1930) is moored in front of Yamashita Park in Yokohama. The Japanese shipowner said it is now being powered by electricity sourced from renewable energy, mainly generated by the Hibaritaira Wind Power Plant. "This power plant is covered by Japan's Feed-in Tariff Scheme for Renewable Ene Mexico's Empresas Nieto turns shipowner via Hyundai order Enquiry for midsize LPG newbuildings is increasing as market strengthens Maersk secures more low-sulphur fuel in Dutch deal Danish shipping giant moves for further IMO 2020-compliant bunker supplies in Rotterdam Monjasa completes first LSFO ship-to-ship transfer Danish bunker group supplies first low-sulphur fuel after "years of preparation." Petredec signs up with Jiangnan for ethylene quartet Trader-owner says order is a sign of its "strong belief" in growing petrochemical market Frangou family's Maritime Enterprises offers cape for sale A company linked to Greece's Frangou family interests is seeking to take advantage of a red-hot bulker market to offload a 19-year-old capesize vessel. Maritime Enterprises Management has put the 170,800-dwt Hope I (built 2000) - its biggest and oldest ship - up for sale, brokers said. Maritime Enterprises is a successor to Franser Shipping, the first company vehicle established by Angeliki Fran Epic Gas strikes double leaseback deal Singapore owner seals agreement with Japanese company for 2010-built ships to complete refinancing. Thenamaris expands gas carrier orderbook with LPG newbuilds Major Greek owner said to have booked 38,000-cbm double at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Doris Maritime Services to exit shipowning as CDB bulks up Nicholas Wirth has undisclosed new investment targets after fleet sale to a growing Chinese player Elenger muscling in on Baltic LNG bunkering Estonian-owned group steps up supply operations in deal with UECC Bryn Skaugen to exit shipping with stake sale in Massoel venture Family company B Skaugen exits joint venture with Switzerland's Massoel OSVs maintain rate recovery as ships redeploy Seabrokers says anchor-handler numbers were at highest levels so far this year in August. DAL/JTE outsources fleets to Hanseatic Unity and Blue Net Three bulkers go to Hanseatic Unity Handysize Pool, and three boxships go to Blue Net Chartering SCI tanker sold for recycling in subcontinent Ankleshwar to be torched after suezmax scrapping hiatus Novatek moves forward with LNG bunkering plan for Rostock A small-scale LNG carrier and bunker vessel are needed for a new supply project from the Cryogas-Vysotsk plant to northern Germany Russian leasing company plots 100 newbuilds to 2031 State-owned STLC plots new cargoships, ferries and dredgers. Stena Bulk says seven crew released in Iran Swedish owner confirms seafarers are travelling to safe location to meet families. TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on its next LNG carrier newbuilding Greek owner set to inch up fleet after fixing its last open new ship to energy major Total Cream of Greek shipping world comes together at Andros Yacht Race For a second straight year, gale-force currents posed a steep challenge for participants at the Andros International Yacht Race. The event, which typically has a strong showing from shipowners, clocked up its 52nd edition this week. Named after its founder and legendary owner John Goulandris, who hailed from the Aegean island, the race attracted several big-name shipping companies that sponsored Novatek green-lights Arctic LNG 2 project for 2023 start-up Company is teaming with Sovcomflot on 17 ice-breaking LNG carriers that will be built in Russia Skuld sees profits plunge on back of increased pooled claims Profits at Skuld haven take a tumble in the first half of this year after an increase in pooled claims. In the first six months of the current 2018/2019 policy year, the Oslo-based protection and indemnity mutual reported a net profit of $2m compared to $14m in the same period in the previous year. Skuld said claims from its own members and increased pool claims under the International Group of Shipowners face off over 'disruption' or 'digital hype' Chinese shipowners debated digital disruption in shipping at today's TradeWinds forum in Shanghai Capital Maritime grabs first-mover role on LNG-fuelled VLCCs Greek owner signs LOI for $1.5bn order for up to 14 dual-fuel ships as it eyes charter and spot business Chinese lessor Minsheng shifts 'from money to tonnage' Growing finance provider says it is moving towards operating more of the ships if finances. Swedish Club earns $17m profit despite rising claims Half-year results helped by healthy investment return Mystery cargoship found drifting in mid-Atlantic HMS Protector investigates fate of unresponsive vessel. Euronav reveals LSFO stockpile and shift on scrubber stance VLCC owner takes on dedicated team to meet challenge of new regulations. WWF Canada comes out against scrubbers Regional office of famous nature conservation charity calls on Ottawa government to take "bold action" CargoSmart and SSE plan boxship reliability benchmark Companies plan to establish index scope and methodology via joint working group Sanoyas Shipbuilding develops LNG-fueled woodchip carrier Mid-size Japanese shipbuilder has already attained AIP from ClassNK for vessel design US offered Adrian Darya 1 captain cash to help seize VLCC Financial Times: State Department officials approached several captains with similar offers Lauritzen set for bulker owning exit with sale of China-built trio Trio of handysizes are heading for Clipper Group at an undisclosed price

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Loadsmart loads up $19 million funding for drayage app Maersk and Ports America onboard with app designed to optimize fraught process of picking up boxes. Washington Supreme Court upholds wage averaging in trucking industry The Washington State Supreme Court issued a decision September 5 stating that trucking companies are not obligated to pay drivers separately for "non-piece rate" activities.... Safety group calls for Tesla recall after NTSB report Federal agency finds company's "Autopilot" technology played a role in 2018 accident. Getaround seeking $200M on $1.7B valuation The raise suggests the mobility market is shifting in favor of companies that directly connect people to vehicles. Halifax reports disruptions as Dorian moves toward Canada Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane's arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of "severe impact." UPS incorporates Foreign Trade Zone services into operations; designates four airports as FTZs UPS embeds Foreign Trade Zone capabilities into its operations; designates 4 US airports as FTZs U.S. railroads could face billions in losses as coal demand slumps The decline in U.S. coal production could cost the railroads billions in lost revenue. Additional suppliers reveal investments in Nikola's fuel cell-electric trucks Nikola Corp. revealed two more funding sources of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck on Thursday, September 5. German supplier Robert Bosch LLC and South Korean... Contrarian peak season call from Universal Logistics While management teams at some of the nation's largest TL carriers have been talking up the potential for a solid peak shipping season, Universal Logistics... Target tells suppliers to eat higher tariff-related costs Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases. FreightFriend introduces new carrier search feature Finding reliable, trustworthy transportation partners is a challenge for shippers, brokers, and 3PLs in today's logistics industry. Search tools currently on the market only allow... Container ships wait on Southeast port reopenings after Dorian Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules. Commentary: Hurricane Dorian and thinking about extreme weather events Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather. FreightWaves provides free SONAR access as Hurricane Dorian lashes the U.S. coast SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian's progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure. FreightWaves CEO and Founder named to Folio: 100 FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller has been named to the Folio: 100. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/5 East region forward curve tracks lower expectations for rates and impact of Dorian Class 8 truck orders down nearly 80 percent over August 2018 Class 8 truck orders fell again in August as fleets stayed on the sidelines while taking delivery of a record number of heavy-duty trucks ordered... BOLT System's freight-tracking app attracts ELD and non-ELD users Tandem Workflow, using the same customer-centered ethic that branded BOLT from the start, continues to broaden in capacity, types of freight and user audience. Economic sluggishness pulls U.S. rail volumes lower Weakness in the manufacturing sector is dragging U.S. rail volumes lower, AAR says. BP Biojet to expand after making significant reductions in emissions Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet. The shakeup continues at Daseke Daseke eliminates the role of president as it increases and accelerates its cost savings initiatives. The company will continue to search for a new CEO... CargoSmart looks to benchmark ocean carrier reliability Tech firm will team up with provider of pricing data to container industry to get carriers on time. Introducing the FreightWaves Pricing Power Index The FreightWaves Pricing Power Index is a new weekly feature that highlights the balance of power between shippers and carriers. FMCSA extending drug clearinghouse deadline for state agencies Motor carriers will still have to comply with January 6, 2020 deadline. Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port Taking aim at Big Ag Logistics startups are using data science and mobile technologies to connect grocery shoppers with local farmers. Breakdowns are no fun These are the costliest repairs a truck driver can face. Hurricane Dorian continues to damage southeastern U.S. Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too. Today's pickup: port markets leading the way Trade talks back on; human cost of Amazon last-mile delivery; Cowen Transport Conference takeaways; precious metals rally in negative yield world. US attempts to checkmate Iranian oil delivery network Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 16 entities and 10 individuals, as well as 11 ships, which it identified as participants in an Iran-controlled... Tapping the wisdom of crowds Using "crowd-solving" and prizes, Sea Freight Labs hopes to help shipping companies find better and faster solutions to challenges. US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field' Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from... Ocean Rate Report: 'Sizzling' bulkers hit near nine-year high The beleaguered dry bulk shipping sector is nearing its post-financial-crisis peak. Is it sustainable? Convoy raising capital at a multi-billion valuation A round at this valuation puts Convoy one step closer to an IPO. Canadian grain producers eye port congestion, winter conditions Grain shippers wonder if the Canadian railways will keep up with demand in the 2019-20 crop year. Even in an ELD world, CVSA Roadcheck results show focus on HOS compliance still needed Even with all the publicity about the electronic logging device mandate, this year's Roadcheck safety blitz in June still saw 37.2% of drivers placed out-of-service... Port Report: China's Golden Week means cuts in ocean service At least 15 scheduled sailings from Asia are being temporarily culled due to the Chinese national holiday.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Bunker market increasingly concerned about storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels The need for more storage capacity for IMO 2020-compliant fuels is increasingly posing challenges for the industry as the implementation of the new regulation draws near, market sources said. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Maersk to produce 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. Despite public posturing, Trump and Rouhani may still meet with oil sanctions on the line: analysts Iran has made it abundantly clear that President Hassan Rouhani will not meet his US counterpart Donald Trump without some offer of oil sanctions relief, a precondition the White House has insisted publicly it will not consider. US fuel oil premiums widen on lack of hurricane-, sanctions-hit imports "US cokers are extremely short," one trader said. "There isn't enough sour products around." FUTURES 5: Crude comes off highs as demand concerns trump stock drawdowns Crude and refined product futures were bolstered by US inventory draws Thursday, but price increases were stunted by renewed concerns over global demand growth. Limited availability of Panama IFO 380 leads to demand gains in Peru, Ecuador "Availability is getting tight in Ecuador and Peru due to the situations in Panama and Houston," a regional trader said. "It's a vicious cycle right now." Savannah, Charleston ports to resume operations Friday: port authorities The re-openings follow port closures along the lower East Coast Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Maersk to make 0.5%S fuel at Rotterdam Danish shipping company Maersk said Thursday it has signed a deal with storage company Koole Terminals to produce 0.5% sulfur content bunker fuel at a terminal in Rotterdam. NWE fuel oil hi-lo hits record high as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up The Northwest European fuel oil hi-lo, supported by industry preparations for IMO 2020 -- the lower sulfur cap on marine fuel globally, has hit its highest level since S&P Global Platts started assessing the market in 2000. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni to start 0.5%S fuel supply at Genoa in Dec Italian energy company Eni will start supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil to the bunker market in December, the company said Thursday. LOW SULFUR MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Monjasa completes first 0.5% bunkers sale Bunker supplier Monjasa has completed its first ship-to-ship supply of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel at Southampton, UK, and has announced some of the ports where it intends to provide product that will be compliant in 2020. Spain's Cepsa begins trading operations in Singapore The company also has plans to expand its trading business in the US via a new office in Houston, it said. Tanker major Euronav details preparations for IMO 2020, 'welcomes' sulfur limit Euronav procures LSFO, MGO at competitive prices REFINERY NEWS: PetroChina Liaoyang's Sep gasoil exports doubles on month to 80,000 mt The refinery plans to export 80,000 mt of gasoil in two cargoes in September,

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Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

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.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

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

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.

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