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February 11, 2019

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US trade delegation in Beijing for third round of crucial talks New York-New Jersey box throughput reaches 7m TEU milestone DP World global box volume rises in 2018 but pace of growth slows to 1.9pc Hapag-Lloyd to make history converting 15,000 TEU vessel to LNG Panalpina's major shareholder rejects DSV's US$4b takeover offer Cleanship Solutions signs scrubber deal to retrofit 30 containerships Express delivery-logistics groups XLA and CLDA merge for more political clout India strives to double air exports including fish and perishables Macau's air cargo up 10pc, commercial flights surge 13pc in 2018 Volga-Dnepr transports satellites for affordable internet project AF-KLM Martinair Cargo re-certified for IATA CEIV Pharma

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FEBRUARY 10, 2019
India's exports to China expected to reach all-time high this fiscal APSEZ registers strong operational & financial performance in Q3 FY19 HAROPA Port delegation to visit India during Feb. 11-15 MANSA seeks repair of Western Leaf Inner Lock Gate at Mumbai Port Navayuga Engineering begins development of Machilipatnam Port Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal handles highest parcel size at JN Port PICT actively involved in multiple CSR activities Draft National Logistics Policy - I Key stakeholders to gather for Conquest 2019 - Business Forum on Feb. 22 in New Delhi

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Uncalm before the storm International e-platform for box handling is growing Van Moer acquires Antwerp East terminal Ever more smart freight trains Best corporate bond one year on Descartes makes NCA Acas-compliant Sea Cube Container Leasing nets new contract Iata certification for Rhenus Amsterdam US short line railroad operates coal hub in Virginia Imperial logistics puts emphasis on automotive Modest progress at HHLA in 2018 Fedex fuels new cargo area at Bahrain airport Aero Africa opens airfreight market to forwarders Dnata raises stake in two freight forwarders Swiss enterprise snaps up major stake in Sinwa 200 platforms for hauling more containers by rail Sudden reshuffle at Bombardier Transportation "Curiosity of the Day"

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Forwarders hit out at 'exclusion' from no-deal Brexit ro-ro customs plans Weaker demand will drive spot rates down post-CNY - but by how much? Stronger domestic margins push US Xpress to quit cross-border trucking Hauliers urged to join class action against truckbuilders that operated price cartel Egyptair Cargo bucks market trend and unveils new Middle East freighter routes Technology the key to future success for forwarders - 'go digital now' Holger Wilhelm new executive VP of automotive at Imperial Logistics Supply chain radar: how to make sense of a combined Panalpina + CH Robinson entity Supply chain radar: don't wake me up right now - 'DHL Global Forwarding, Freight + DB Schenker being considered' Supply chain radar: is the $4bn DSV + Panalpina deal a remake of the Kraft + Cadbury $16bn takeover saga? Supply chain radar: fasten your seatbelts, the Maersk Drilling IPO is coming

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Innovative Z-Tech tug incorporates RAstar hullform Designer Robert Allan Ltd has released some more technical details on the Mark E. Kuebler, the first in a series of ten innovative Z-Tech 30-80 tugs recently delivered by Gulf Island Shipyards Algoma Central CEO steps down, COO steps up There's been a change at the top at St Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation, the Canadian leader in Great Lakes and Seaway dry and liquid bulker operations that's lately been making Wärtsilä to deliver first short-sea shipping hybrid retrofit Wärtsilä is to deliver the world's first hybrid retrofit for a short-sea shipping vessel, Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Hagland Shipping's general cargo vessel Hagland Captain. The Wärtsilä battery hybrid propulsion solution will significantly ABS identifies key challenges with Ballast Water Management Systems "As ships come into compliance with ballast water management requirements, it is important to consider some of the common system challenges and best practices for operating these systems," says ABS Senior Vice Philly Shipyard eyes its options With the last ship on its order book nearing completion, Philly Shipyard desperately needs to find whatever kind of work it can - including repair work and steel fabrication -to keep things Irving awards design contract for Canadian Surface Combatant BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship has notched up another success. Irving Shipbuilding, which will build all 15 Canadian Surface Combatant ships at its Halifax Shipyard has awarded the design contract

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Vale forced to shut Tubarao terminal Several vessels are heading to the port, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence Marine insurers' future in doubt unless owners foot rate rise 'If we just carry on as if there is no problem, we are going to be extinct,' says Hoare Swedish port dispute rumbles on with 'no winners' The Swedish Dockworkers Union has notified employers of 11 further strike notices, following more than 30 similar notices issued since... Gas flows from the US expected to rise As many as eight additional cargoes per month are expected to leave the US, according to Avance Gas executives EU rejects anonymity for ship emissions data Commission's amendments to the bloc's data collection system have both sides of the fence wanting more Castor Maritime set to begin trading on Nasdaq Owner of solitary bulker aims to grow and is latest company to sidestep the traditional initial public offering route to... Global scrubber rules should not hurt early movers, lobbies argue Shipping lobbies have mixed reactions to the European Union's latest proposal on regulating scrubber discharges at the IMO MCA chief reaffirms commitment to UK flag amid Brexit threat As the UK Ship Register faces a possible Brexit-related exodus, one suggestion is for the Red Ensign Group of flags... The Lloyd's List Podcast: IUMI leaders set out stall for 2019 International Insurance Lloyd's List The Shipping Podcast Trade war sees ethanol taking slow boat to China The trend, which now appears to be much more than a short-term stop-gap solution, will lead to the diversion of... Two crew killed in Singapore Strait collision A tug, with six Indonesian crew on board, capsized. The four remaining crew were rescued by the Singapore Police Coast... Algoma's chief executive resigns Ken Soerensen is being replaced by Gregg Ruhl, who has 20 years of experience in marine transportation The Interview: Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive of DP World, has a strong sense of history when it... Daily Briefing Brexodus: Movement of UKSR people? \| UK braced for EU safety programmes exit \| Carriers could face freight surge ahead... Scrubber-fitted ships will be in a minority by 2020 Supply of very low sulphur fuel oil will increase by 300,000 barrels per day between 2020-2024 while LNG use as... Opportunistic carriers face shipper backlash Shippers say all cargoes that could be frontloaded have been and there will be no further rush ahead of the... Standards will be key to success of blockchain in shipping Blockchain standards need to be established so carriers can offer competing systems to customers without reinventing the wheel Lloyd's Register approved for operations in the Norwegian Continental Shelf A recent study by LR showed some activities had the potential for major accidents

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Worsening LA-LB port congestion stalls recovery ILA chief pledges higher productivity than robots No 'crash' ahead after US truck capacity crunch New India east coast port to heat up battle for cargo Classification confusion hampers dangerous cargo declaration JOC 3PL Services Directory 2019

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
New shares increase Palios' power at Diana Shipping Palios could already cast nearly 25 million votes, and now can cast 10 million more Dry bulk problems run deeper than Vale dam disaster Headwinds facing the dry cargo market extend beyond the impact of the Feijao disaster, Braemar ACM says. Dry cargo rates have been in a tailspin this year with the Baltic Dry Index slumping to just 601 points on Friday. Polaris sets sights on Oslo for initial public offering Bulker owners in no mood to celebrate Chinese New Year Vale says Brazil court action threatens 30 million tonnes of iron Dimensional Fund Advisors bets on tankers amid moves on nine shipping stocks Dimensional Fund Advisors bumped up its stake in DHT Holdings alongside other, smaller plays amidst a fourth quarter tumble in equities and a strengthening tanker market. The multi-billion dollar Texas investment firm bought more than 700,000 DHT shares in the last three months of 2018, SEC filings show. This swelled its total ownership to 1.85 million shares, equal to 6.41% of the New York-lis Shipbuilding red ink extended at Mitsui E&S Holdings Newbuilding sales are up but profit is down at Japanese giant's ship division Dof wins $50m in contracts in Guyana, the Red Sea and Mediterranean The Oslo-listed company did not disclose its clients, but they are likely to include Saipem DNB Markets boosts ratings and rate forecasts for VLGC peer group DNB Markets has upgraded the three publicly traded VLGC shipowners following a heavy drop in their stock prices during the past year and an improved outlook for the market. Avance Gas closing in on refinancing as scrubber decision nears VLGC giant Dorian LPG dials up investment in scrubbers BW LPG, Avance Gas and Dorian LPG were all raised to "buy" today by DNB's analysts led by Nicolay Dyvik. Hadjiyiannis set for bumper profit on VLCC asset play Andreas Hadjiyiannis seems to be reaping the first fruit of the considerable tanker investments he made last year, with news of an impressive asset play in the works. Brokers report the Greek-Cypriot owner has a preliminary agreement on subjects with an unidentified Far Eastern buyer to sell the 298,600-dwt VL Sakura (built 2001) for $24m. If the transaction is confirmed at that price, it would VLCC player Kyoei Tanker pushes up profit Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker has increased its earnings on bigger revenue to 31 December. For the nine-month period, it said net profit was ¥1.39bn ($12.66m), up from '870m in the corresponding three quarters of 2017. Its four VLCCs, others tankers, bulkers and LPG carriers brought in revenue of '10.51bn against '9.53bn a year ago. Its full-year profit forecast is unchanged at '1.65bn, compared Eurotankers sells suezmax veteran at strong price Greek shipowner Eurotankers has sold one of its older tankers at an eye-catching price, brokers say. Dominion resurfaces with ex-Toisa kamsarmax Eurotankers is understood to have parted with the 159,500-dwt Eurohope (built 1999), with an unknown Middle Eastern shipowner linked to the suezmax tanker. A price of $12.8m to $12.9m is being placed on the DSME-built ship, which is described as very f New HCB fixes sights on international business The new Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCB) has begun life with a pledge to target international marine business. The private German lender changed its name from HSH Nordbank at the start of this month following its takeover by a consortium led by Cerberus Capital Management and JC Flowers. New private equity owners wield axe at HSH Nordbank Bondholders sue HSH over privatisation 'losses' The bank i Allseas Marine suezmax nets new work with Navig8 Greek owner Allseas Marine is thought to have secured fresh employment for one of its suezmax tankers. Navig8 founders learn: Who shares wins Allseas ends tanker hiatus with modern suezmax duo Sources say Navig8 has chartered the 159,000-dwt RS Aurora (built 2018) on a one-year contract. It is said the ship has been fixed at a base rate of $20,000 per day, with the contract including a profit Last sail-driven tanker up for auction after efforts to find new home fail Time is running out to save a unique but decaying 141-year-old tall ship and renovate it for a new future sailing round the world for good causes. Samsung seen as 'unlikely' challenger in DSME takeover Samsung Heavy Industries is seen as an unlikely challenger to Hyundai Heavy Industries in taking over compatriot DSME, Yonhap News Agency reports. Politics, price and succession shape Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo mega-merger East Asian shipyards fear scale of the new Hyundai-DSME Korea Development Bank (KDB) is looking to sell its controlling interest in DSME to HHI in a $2bn transaction which woul Greek bulker cleared of fuel spill as yard defects blamed Canadian court says construction faults at JMU caused bunker discharge from Marathassa in 2015. Astomos puts VLGC up for sale Japanese shipowner Astomos Energy and its minority vessel partner NYK Line have circulated a 19-year-old VLGC on the sales market. Kumiai Navigation orders dual-fuelled VLGC at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Sales details seen by TradeWinds show the 78,888-cbm Gas Diana (built 2000) is available for inspection in a laden condition in Singapore on 16 and 17 February. Offers are due on 21 February. F TMS Cardiff Gas closes in on long-term fixture for 10th ship Christos Economou-controlled TMS Cardiff Gas is poised to fix one of its two remaining, speculatively ordered LNG carrier newbuildings on a long-term charter. Speaking to TradeWinds, Economou said: "We are in advanced discussions to put one of our newbuildings to a customer for 10 years." He did not give any details of the charterer or when the business would likely be concluded. Christos Econo Uman cargoship took on water after grounding An Uman Shipping cargoship has taken on water after touching bottom off Sweden. The 3,900-dwt Listervik (built 1996) was never at a standstill and has proceeded to Oxelosund to await an inspection by divers, Uman managing director Anders Mattsson told TradeWinds on Friday. Sweden's maritime administration had said earlier on Friday that the vessel had gone aground in the early hours. It took in Solstad Offshore fixes PSVs and AHTS on period charters Three of Solstad Offshore's PX 105 platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) have been fixed on contracts that will commence in the second quarter. The 4,500-dwt Normand Service (built 2014) or its sister ship has been contracted to GeoSea for a firm period of 180 days, plus an optional seven-month extension period. The PSV will support wind farm installation Europe to publish individual ship emissions data Shipowners are unhappy with the move which the European Commission says is aimed at reducing carbon pollution. Wartsila to carry out hybrid retrofit for Hagland Finland's Wartsila is to carry out the first hybrid retrofit of a shortsea vessel for Hagland Shipping. The technology company said the work will take place on the 4,700-dwt general cargoship Hagland Captain (built 2012). Wartsila will fit battery hybrid propulsion to "significantly enhance" the ship's environmental performance by reducing its emissions, fuel consumption, and noise, it said. Wa Veteran tanker forced aground in Cyprus A 1952-built tanker has been forced ashore in a storm off Cyprus. The Kibris Star said the 200-dwt Salim N1 (built 1952) grounded on a beach after being anchored off Famagusta since 2 December. Salvage work could start on Sunday or Monday due to more bad weather expected in the area. The vessel is listed as controlled by Med Petrol of Panama. Oslo battery problems delay The Fjords cruiseship launch Norwegian owner The Fjords is delaying a cruiseship launch after problems with shoreside battery supply in Oslo. The company had planned to take delivery of the 400-passenger all-electric Legacy of The Fjords from shipyard Brodrene Aa on 2 July. But it said issues finalising the required battery-loading infrastructure within the Oslo harbour area had led to a reappraisal of the launch schedule. Litasco shipping boss Kristian Aursnes stepping down Norwegian Kristian Aursnes is leaving his role as managing director of Eiger Shipping, the freight division at Russian trading giant Litasco, after 14 years. The 44-year-old declined to comment on what he would do next, but said he would stay in shipping. "Everyone with a good reputation and experience in the shipping industry is interesting for other companies," he added. Litasco arrests two P Fincantieri to create yard hub in Sicily Italian yard giant Fincantieri is planning to create a shipbuilding hub in Sicily. The ANSA news agency said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Sicilian Port Authority (AdSP) to establish facilities in Palermo. The agreement entails completion of a dry dock with a gross capacity of 150,000 tonnes and the construction of a 300-metre quay in the northern area of the port. "O Topouzoglou agrees newbuilding bridging loan for FSL Trust Greek provides short-term funds to help finance initial deposit for LR2s on order in China. Castor Maritime set for Nasdaq Greek Dry bulk player Castor Maritime is set to make its debut in New York. The Petros Panagiotidis-led company will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market 11 February under the ticker symbol CTRM. Castor, which owns a single ship, the 76,500-dwt Magic P (built 2004), opted to go with a direct listing last year. The plan, in which the company foregoes an underwriter and sells shares directl Soerensen quits Canada's Algoma Central Corp Chief executive is said to want to spend more time with his family in Europe.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Forwarders slow to get on board screening program The Airforwarders Association has found that direct participation by smaller forwarders in the U.S. government's Air Cargo Advanced Screening program remains minimal. House testimony: Infrastructure modernization essential A vehicle miles traveled program is the country's "only viable future" for fixing the Highway Trust Fund, Ranking Member Sam Graves says. Year-over-year air cargo growth lower in 2018 The International Air Transportation Association expects a slightly higher figure - 3.7 percent growth - in 2019. Public-private partnerships can boost projects' value P3s incentivize on-time and on-budget projects and harness the innovation of the private sector, Nossaman LLP partner says. U.S. trade delegation to head to China next week Young Brothers 4.3 percent price increase approved FDA starts drug supply chain security pilot Turkish man directed subsidiary to violate sanctions California port of entry gets construction permit End to AD suspension on Mexican tomatoes in sight Executive Moves: Matson, Rocketail, Tigers, Duluth ITC extends deadlines for investigation determinations Goltens picked for ballast water treatment systems

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Japan seeks bigger energy ties with Russia Japan is hoping to strengthen ties with Russia to ensure security of energy supply amid growing short-term uncertainty over the direction of the global oil market, Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko, has said. European refineries looking at run cuts, switching crude slates Refineries in Northwest Europe have started to cut runs or change crude slates due to the ongoing weak margin environment in the region, sources said. Saudi VLCC on mystery trip to Venezuela: Platts cFlow A Saudi oil tanker appears to be traveling across the Atlantic Ocean to sanctions-embattled Venezuela either to deliver or pick up a cargo -- an almost unprecedented shipment between the two OPEC members. Bayou Bridge Lake Charles-to-St. James leg to begin service in March: Phillips 66 The Bayou Bridge pipeline will begin to move crude from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the eastern Louisiana oil hub of St. James in March, Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland said Friday. Brent/WTI spread widens as Libya clashes dim hopes of Sharara restart Brent futures edged higher Friday following reports of violent clashes between rival political factions in the vicinity of Libya's Sharara oil field, dimming hopes for a potential near-term restart of production at the nation's largest field. VLSFO set to be main marine fuel choice for IMO 2020 rule: VeriFuel The marine fuel supply chain must "band together," Rojgaard said.

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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

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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