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November 13, 2019

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US voices 'grave concern' over increasing violence in HK Maersk announces sudden departure of head of operations Soren Toft Evergreen's Q3 profit plunges nearly 90pc with revenue up 11pc World's largest box ship, 23,656 TEU MSC Isabella, calls at Singapore port HK's ninth Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference opens November 19 Asia-Europe air cargo rates pick up, indicating signs of a peak season dnata gains IATA's CEIV Pharma certification at Dubai World Central Global air cargo volume continues downwards slide as volumes fall 4.5pc in Sept Qatar Airways to link up with IndiGo to boost traffic from India IAG to acquire Air Europa to transform Madrid into a major European hub

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Atul Ubale appointed Director of SCI's Bulk Carriers & Tankers Division FIATA critical of detention & demurrage process IMO launches online tool to smoothen reporting formalities for vessels Shipping industry discusses key challenges at Tripartite Forum in Tokyo Vanguard Logistics commencing operations in Sri Lanka Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi as Regional Director DGTR recommends extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of clear float glass MMTC to import 1 lt of onions urgently Plastic exports fall 6 pc CNG terminal at Bhavnagar gets approval Port operations resume after Cyclone Bulbul PSA Chennai sets another productivity record Rotterdam port mulling container transport through electric trucks in port area Two majestic luxury cruise liners home ported together at Mumbai Harbour Umm Qasr port back to normal functioning

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Bundled into Dubai From Germany to Hungary in one round trip per day Third shunting track at the Schwedenkai Zeamarine appoints Namir Khanbabi European funds for the port of Piraeus Heavy-duty transport in Portugal Etihad Cargo enhances control performance ESR establishes new logistics mandate in Australia GE picks Selam Amare as country leader for Ethiopia Testing "Dumbo" New player on the waters: E2F in France Intermodal business under new ownership "Curiosity of the Day" DHL and Hewlett Packard aim at improving invoice processes New country manager for Serbia UK carrier delivers cement to infrastructure projects Maersk vessel tests battery propulsion Scottish carrier starts fleet renewal with full freighters Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Profits on the up at Deutsche Post-DHL as third-quarter earnings soar Q3 results show a bullish DFDS defying the economic odds in Europe Australian shipper raps hiked port fees for containers and eyes bulk transport PayCargo instant payments system takes off in air cargo Want Americans to buy US products? Dump the Jones Act

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Torm to postpone some scrubber installations until 2020 In its latest quarterly report, Copenhagen-headquartered products tanker operator Torm says it has decided to postpone some scrubber installations to the first and the second quarter of 2020. Torm says it expects Another delay in delivery of Canada's first AOPS The Toronto Star reports that the delivery date of the Royal Canadian Navy's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship has again been pushed back. The original plan was to have Irving Shipbuilding Jon Holvik joins Thrustmaster as Executive VP Thrustmaster of Texas has named Jon Holvik as Executive Vice President for Business Development of Dynamic Positioning Systems. The appointment follows Thrustmaster's acquisition earlier this year of Rolls-Royce's ICON Dynamic Positioning business. Marine Log FERRIES 2019 broke new ground Marine Log's FERRIES 2020 event will need a larger space than this year's, which saw available exhibit space sell out and a packed conference room. Held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November Carnival beefs up internal ethics and compliance team Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has announced seven new hires and internal promotions as part of the development of its new companywide ethics and compliance function, first announced in ABS issues guidance on containership cargo fires The just-published ABS Guide for Fire-Fighting Systems for Cargo Areas of Container Carriers is the first of its kind to address firefighting and safety systems of cargo holds of container vessels, the Crowley adds 300 more reefer containers Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season. The additional units are all 40-foot-long high cubes and have

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Shipping edges towards mandatory R&D fund A proposal under consideration by five industry associations could force ships to pay $2 for each tonne of fuel they... Rosneft grapples with unsold Venezuelan crude as exports slump Rosneft's trading arm is vital to Venezuelan crude sales as Chinese refiners shun direct purchases since the US administration tightened... Freight forwarders criticise detention and demurrage process Freight forwarders call for more transparent and business-orientated process Klaveness scales down in the supramax segment Talks with potential pool partners should be concluded in the coming months, says Torvald Klaveness Container demand slowdown goes beyond trade war GDP multiplier goes into negative territory as September volumes contract, taking annual growth to just 1% Torm confident of sustained market strength Given recent market strength and yard capacity issues, the company is pushing back some scrubber retrofits into next year Ports detail the impact of climate change Significant and critical downtimes are leading to closures of up to three days and costs of up to $10m, a... MPC Capital buys stake in German broker MPC Capital claims the Albis deal will complement its technical management company, Ahrenkiel Tankers ICTSI gains from Papua New Guinea terminals and tariff adjustments Chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr says the company remains 'conscious of the current geopolitical trade tensions' Euronav secures LSFO deal in Malaysia Linggi port will provide low-sulphur marine fuels and other services for Euronav's vessels on east-of-Suez routes Singapore boosts IMO 2020 bunker buffer About 40% of the inventory of very-low sulphur fuel oil and marine gasoil in and around Singapore is stored in... Daily Briefing Free to read: Greek owners call for industry discipline on green agenda \| Who pays for shipping's carbon tax? \|... RCL opens direct link between south China hub and Cambodia RCL says there has been demand from its Pearl River Delta customers to call directly at Guangdong for faster connectivity... California ports show hesitant growth trajectory despite tariffs Los Angeles had a bad October, but is having a good year. Long Beach is having a bad year, but...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker complaint seeks to overturn AB5 Boston wins $20 million DOT grant for terminal expansion MPV/HL charter rates stuck in sideways mode Port of LA warns of sharp Q4 volume drop on tariffs German companies link up to tackle Japan's offshore wind market Evergreen clings to profitability in third quarter JNPT aims to stem north India diversions with new rail offering Evergreen ties up with BlueX to provide online booking

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Thieves target product tanker in Singapore Strait Attempted boarding is fourth such incident in a month in Traffic Separation Scheme. Korea P&I calls for collaboration to stem losses and drive safety Chief operating officer says all insurers should put safety before competitive advantage and pool data, skills and resources Mats Berglund bucks trend in asset-light world of handies Head of the largest handysize owner says pure chartering strategy fails to deliver in charter intensive segment Sleeker Tidewater preparing for offshore sector takeovers The company is paring down its fleet and C-suite with an eye on pulling the sector out of its downturn BW Group buys up Flex LNG shares BW Group has taken a stake in John Fredriksen's Flex LNG. As of 31 October, the Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led outfit owns 560,000 shares in the New York- and Oslo-traded gas carrier owner, good for just about 1% of the company, Flex disclosed. BW LPG confirms $9m profit from sale of last two LGCs Flex LNG takes shipmanagement in-house in first for Fredriksen It is unclear when or why BW took the posi Diana Shipping offers to repurchase $10m in shares Diana Shipping is looking to take back as much as $10m worth of its own company. The New York-listed bulker owner has begun a tender offer to buy up to 2.74 million outstanding common units at $3.65 per share. The offer will expire 11 December, unless extended or withdrawn, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping said. Does Diana Shipping's family plan work in public markets? "The board of directors Carnival quadruples the size of its environmental compliance team The company now has eight employees focused on following environmental regulations and its own ethical standards Dry bulk's summer of love may be over, but outlook is still bright Optimists abound despite the Baltic Dry Index having fallen back to earth in recent weeks Torm CEO: product tanker optimism is 'backed up by the numbers' Jacob Meldgaard, Torm's executive director, said product tanker rates are likely to stay 'stronger for longer' Nasdaq sells its freight derivatives business to EEX Consolidation in the cleared freight derivatives market leaves EEX and Singapore Exchange in "a two-horse race". Generational change at broker Frachtcontor as Moller retires Hamburg shop appoints Jacob Christian Pedersen as managing director to replace long-serving tanker boss Delta Tankers likely in the clear over oil spill, says image expert Satellite image analysis reveals no evidence against Greek tanker, but points to ship gone 'dark' as possible culprit Last Arc7 prepares to sail into Yamal LNG fleet A final Arc7 LNG carrier is readying to leave DSME shipyard in South Korea, marking the conclusion of the 15-ship newbuilding project for Russia's Yamal LNG. Data analyst iGIS/LNG said the 172,00-cbm newbuilding Yakov Gakkel has shifted to the Okpo yard's outer anchorage after paying a visit to Korea Gas' Tongyeong LNG terminal. Cosco rejigs shareholdings to free LNG carriers from sanctions Arc Pangaea Logistics Solutions nearing half-decade of profits in dry bulk trade Rhode Island operator uses cargo-first approach to be 'different', chief executive says, even as broadening shareholder appeal remains a challenge Crew shot and beaten as pirates raid PSV off Mexico Up to eight armed men boarded Micoperi's Remas on Monday Gard edges further ahead of rivals after profits boost Chief executive explains how the Norwegian insurer has made money in a difficult marine insurance market Alexander Panagopulos backs LNG pathway to sustainable shipping Forward Maritime Group founder pushes back over Clean Shipping Coalition's LNG claims Adapt or die? Shipmanagement faces a critical juncture TradeWinds' Business Focus on Shipmanagement has found that commoditisation, digital disruption and in-house offerings threaten to erode future earnings in the third-party management sector Wilmer Ruperti heading to trial in Novoship sex-tape row Venezuelan businessman fails to win summary judgment in dispute over alleged breach of 2016 settlement agreement Solstad Offshore anchor handler wins long-term work in Brazil The contract win follows a six-vessel deal awarded to Solstad last week. Shipmanagement at crossroads between quality and cost Increasing complexity of the business threatens to erode earnings but third-party managers are ready to make their case FA Vinnen and German partner set to hit secondhand market Boxship firm ready to grow after equity tie-up Michael Vinnen pins his family's fortunes on three-pillar growth strategy German company's bicentennial plans include expanding in managing crew Cosco Shipping International hurt by higher costs Singapore-listed bulker owner posts lower earnings in the third quarter Torm focused on bull market despite weak third-quarter results Softer freight rates affected the Danish product tanker specialist's bottom line in the third quarter, but things are looking up. Fire extinguished on Rieber research ship off Senegal No injuries reported after blaze breaks out in engine room of Polar Marquis Polembros offloads oldest tanker and sets sights on newbuildings Indian buyers take the 150,800-dwt Nautic (built 1998) as the Spiros Polemis-led outfit pushes ahead with renewal Norne Research starts Belships coverage with a buy Analyst says bulker company has a reliable owner and attractive spot exposure Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba shipyard Japanese engineering company forced into yard cut-backs after announcing massive losses Odfjell: IMO 2020 fuel spread may not be 'very scary' CEO Kristian Morch says company research suggests owners will not see "runaway prices" for compliant bunkers Klaveness aims to double number of pool ships but scale down supramax operations Norwegian owner says it is in talks with third parties as it focuses on panamaxes and post-panamaxes Euronav inks LSFO pact with Malaysia's Linggi Port Formal agreement follows arrival of ULCC Oceania (built 2003) in Southeast Asia last month Carl Schou says China is key to restore Wilhelmsen LNG book CEO is counting on Chinese appetite for growth strategy as he eyes nascent cruise sector China Merchants Energy buoyed by US sanctions on rival Cosco World's largest VLCC owner tipped to enjoy a profitable fourth quarter Cleaves sees value in LNG players after brutal sell-off Oslo-based brokerage forecasts cyclical peak in late 2020 with potential weaker earnings in 2021 to 2022 Shipbuilders showing 'strong interest' in Kiwi ferry order Barry Rogliano Salles leading search for yard to build replacement tonnage for New Zealand operator Maritime & Merchant Bank says markets continue to defy turmoil Despite tanker market rally Oslo-based bank says prospects for the sector remain promising

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
California trucker group files challenge to law restricting independent contractors As truckers wrestle with a new California law, AB5, that seeks to limit independent contractors, a trucking organization based in the state has filed a... ICTSI increases throughput and revenues but net income slips into the red It's a largely good set of third-quarter results for the Philippines-based but globally operating container terminal operator ICTSI. "Strong financial performance," says President and Chairman... Leveraging tech to move freight faster and safer - Demo Day 1 highlights Technology that helps you get the most from your drivers, trucks and trailers was in the spotlight at the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on Tuesday at FreightWaves... FreightWaves LIVE: Demo Day 1 - Afternoon Highlights Technology to help with freight asset operations, sales and technology integration highlighted the third block of demonstrations at FreightWaves LIVE in Chicago on Nov. 12.... Amazon effect pushes traditional freight transport outside comfort zone (with video) Ryan Rogers, chief transformation officer at Covenant Transportation Group, said the online retail giant has challenged the movers of goods as to what is possible. The Uberization of Freight? Uber Freight knows something about that (with video) The Uberization of Freight has come to mean many things, but to Uber Freight Senior Director Bill Driegert, it means relieving pain points for carriers... Radiant Logistics' report ahead of expectations, but peak season likely to disappoint Radiant Logistics posts a good quarter, but warns that peak shipping season isn't shaping up heading into the holidays. Hassett Express seeks to shed 'quiet company' image CEO Michelle Halkerston has initiated technology investments and initiatives that will raise the profile of her company's large domestic air freight forwarding operation. TrinityRail®: Hourglass^TM, TrinFlo^TM the New Shape of Railcars TrinityRail has two new railcars: the Hourglass^TM and the TrinFlo^TM. Technology is a powerful tool the industry isn't using enough, Trucking Alliance's Lane Kidd says The Trucking Alliance's managing director Lane Kidd told Craig Fuller on Fuller Speed Ahead that technology could be used more effectively by the industry to... DOT awards $900 million for multi-modal projects Trump administration divvies up 55 BUILD grants among 35 states Work ethic, synergy help Chicago stay on top of logistics industry At the end of the day, logistics is still simple: "Take care of the customer and the rest will take care of itself," Findley said. Fear not the robo-apocalpyse, analysis of autonomous trucking suggests A study released by autonomous truck startup Ike suggests that instead of eliminating jobs, some approaches to automation shift the task from long-haul to short-haul... Threat of another Lufthansa strike dropped - for now Airline and union reach truce Constant evolution vital for freight forwarders to stay relevant Third-party logistics providers must be ready to optimize data, streamline communications and never stop evolving to be successful in today's marketplace, said Mike Powell, chief... Freight Futures daily curve: 11/12 Trucking Freight Futures Markets were little changed with light holiday interest. Craig Fuller unveils SONAR 5.0: multimodal data and trucking rate forecasting (with video) SONAR 5.0 has new maps, alerts, rate predictions, and air and ocean data. Today's Pickup: Saudi Arabia's state oil company Aramco has the lowest breakeven costs in the world Aramco's breakeven cost is below $10 per barrel; Alibaba registers $1 billion in sales in 1:08 minutes on Singles Day; Chinese pork imports at an... Telling the stories of truck drivers (with video) Rachel Premack, a rising transportation reporter at Business Insider, has become a champion among truck drivers for covering the issues from their perspective. Tariffs endanger $186 billion in US economic activity, study finds Risks based on cargo moving through Los Angeles/Long Beach ports Schneider CEO: AB5, other regulatory changes could spark "re-regulation" of industry (with video) Mark Rourke, CEO of Schneider National, right, told George Abernathy, president of FreightWaves, that a series of regulations hitting the industry will affect expenses or... Canadian Pacific reaches all-time monthly record for grain volumes The railway hauled record grain and grain products volumes in October. Brokerage rivals Pyatt, Silver talk about the culture of competition (with video) The future of freight brokerage is a renewed focus on people. Lake-effect snow machine keeps cranking in Midwest, Northeast Up to a foot of lake-effect snow possible from Midwest to interior New England. A lot of messy roads, runways. Percentage of compliant carriers stagnates ahead of December ELD deadline The stagnation suggests that only the most die-hard ELD holdouts are still clinging to their old devices. Giving truck drivers' jobs a FreightTech makeover (with video) NEXT Trucking is following a path that many FreightTech companies are also navigating, and it believes that its drayage solution will ultimately help truck drivers... Commentary: Spring floods have lasting impact on Midwestern transportation market For anyone in and around the Corn Belt in 2019, the lasting effects of this spring's flooding are still front and center in everyone's mind.... Daseke sees large loss as it "rightsizes" operations Daseke, Inc. reports a large loss amid operational restructuring and weaker flatbed demand. The company announces new initiatives as its reorganization continues. Riga airport expands to keep up with surge in cargo volume Latvian airport to double cargo handling capacity FreightWaves leaders discuss evolution from blog to media powerhouse FreightWaves employs about 40 reporters across the globe, produces 10 podcasts and has launched the first streaming TV network dedicated to freight. Fracking sand company sees its stock almost halve on big customer loss The broader issue for Carbo is the weak oil and gas market that has impacted the oil patch. Commentary: The dark zone in for-hire trucking changes Connectivity is crucial to success in trucking. Darren Prokop writes about various aspects of connectivity that make trucking more transparent and efficient. Deutsche Post posts mid single-digit revenue gains in quarter, with Express division leading way Deutsche Post posts decent third-quarter results despite weak global macro environment Firm that backed Lyft, Facebook bets on autonomous trucks MIT-incubated start-up looks for learning models; just what food truck do you like? Transporting oil and gas drilling rigs is a tough business in an unpredictable market Moving oil rigs and oil-drilling equipment is not for the faint of heart. Every niche industry presents unique supply chain challenges, but oil rig transporters... U.K. retailer John Lewis to use cow manure to power its delivery fleets John Lewis will now use carbon-neutral renewable biomethane to power hundreds of its delivery trucks by 2021.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Residual fuel oil Handysize freight rates at 10-month high for Black Sea, Med An influx of cargoes of residual fuel oil in the Black Sea and Mediterranean markets coupled with a tight tonnage list have led freight rates for Handysize tankers to a 10-month high, according to S&P Global Platts data. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Bunker Partner supplies 0.5% S FO in Russian Far East Bunker supplier Bunker Partner has started supplying 0.5% sulfur fuel oil for bunkers at a clutch of Russian Far Eastern locations, the company said on its website. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Galp to supply 0.5% fuel at Portuguese ports from Nov 15 Portugal's Galp will start supplying its own blend of 0.5% marine fuel from November 15 at all mainland Portuguese ports, the company said in a statement Tuesday. Supply of 0.5% bunker fu FUTURES 4: Crude settles slightly lower as market awaits fresh indicators Crude futures settled slightly lower Tuesday following a largely rangebound session, as market participants awaited developments from the US-China trade negotiations. T.A.G. Marine, Euronav sign low sulfur bunkering agreement ahead of IMO 2020 The deal positions KLIP as a bunkering hub for ships transiting the Straits of Malacca. European light, sweet crude grades find support from IMO 2020 demand: sources "IMO [demand] is here," one trader said. Singapore Marine Fuel/380 CST HSFO cargo spread widens 6% to year-to-date high on IMO 2020 The spread first breached the $100/mt mark on Sept 24, from which it rose to $115.27/mt on Sept 30, Platts data showed. Platts will discontinue 90 kt, 150 kt Americas freight assessments Platts understands that fixtures on these routes typically reflect vessels of a smaller size. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: CYE Petrol to supply VLSFO from Istanbul in Dec CYE to supply 0.5%-S bunker fuel from December. Platts to amend cargo sizes for Caribbean Suezmax assessments There has been a shift to fixing on a larger cargo basis for Suezmax voyages loading in the Caribbean in recent years.

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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

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

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