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September 18, 2019

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Moody's downgrades Hong Kong outlook to 'negative' as protests go on Poor communication about blank sailings has shippers and forwarders up in arms IMO confident maritime industry will meet new low sulphur fuel regulations Port of Savannah's box handling capacity to be doubled to 11m TEU per annum Long Beach port's Clean Air Action Plan lowers diesel emissions by 87pc Westports expected to lift record 10m TEU this year Singapore, Japan, ReCAAP hold event to discuss ways to combat piracy Avianca Cargo flies perishable to Dallas Fort Worth twice weekly Richard Smith back at helm of FedEx Express' US, global operations LATAM Cargo transports two bears across Brazil

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Clarification of Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations Hamburg Süd expands e-commerce services Hapag-Lloyd offering online marine insurance Incoterms® 2020 launched Keeping customer convenience at the centre of container shipping Ship operating costs decline for seventh year in succession Vegetable oil imports up by 5 pc in Aug. H-Energy signs Port Service Agreement with Kakinada Seaports IMF sees India's GDP growth 'much weaker' due to corporate & environmental regulatory uncertainty Ministry of Commerce & Industry launches new export credit insurance scheme Steel Import Monitoring System launched

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Special transport for vintage cars Rail company pushes ahead with hybrid technology DHL Supply Chain picks a new CEO for major markets Iumi has mixed expectations for maritime insurance AO and Aldi sign three-year home delivery deal in UK Second B747F for first service to Europe Gefco moves from Getafe to Pinto IRU demands to safeguard the role of road transport The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece Ship operating costs continue to fall Files concerning Geneva airport open to public consultation Carlisle Companies appoints Mark C. Smith VP of supply chain U-Freight certified to screen air cargo in Hong Kong Joining forces against dangerous distractions ACI calls for an end to trade disputes "Curiosity of the Day" Imports drive throughput in the port of Virginia

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Failure to recoup increased low sulphur fuel costs could see lines blanking more sailings M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team' M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - ex-PAN board member Karl Weyeneth named as EVP global accounts OECD calls for reform of 'ineffective' maritime subsidies Air Canada Cargo's drone arm takes off with first commercial customer P&O launches Tilbury-Calais service to beat Dover congestion Forwarders save time and effort as AirBridgeCargo and Cargologicair join booking platform DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle for New York streets Seven key steps in building a logistics crisis communications plan WFS appoints Paul Carmody to head UK cargo operations M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - fear the boomerang effect on key accounts from top staff negotiations

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine makes marine market debut Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. It is based on its successful Wärtsilä 31 platform, the diesel version of which has been recognized by Guinness VIDEO: Keppel O&M and ABS integrate Smart Functions into rigs Classification society ABS has partnered with Keppel Offshore & Marine in developing the first two newbuild offshore drilling rigs with Smart notations. One, delivered earlier this year for work in offshore Mexico, American Queen in new Mississippi River water quality monitoring project A data-gathering nutrient sensor attached to the American Queen steamboat will, for the first time, allow scientists and cities to better understand the water quality along the entire length of the Mississippi U.S. Great Lakes ports busy despite falling grain exports U.S. Great Lakes ports had a busy August, shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Despite these areas of strength, cargo volumes via the bi-national St. Lawrence Seaway (from VIDEO: Building the world's biggest Otto cycle engine WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has released a time-lapse video of the build of a 12X92DF engine by CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) in Lingang, Shanghai. Rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, Vigor kicks off construction of next-gen Army landing craft Vigor's recently acquired state-of-the-art aluminum fabrication facility in Vancouver, Wash., was the scene of a keel laying ceremony yesterday that marked the start of construction of the U.S. Army's next generation landing

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Government reluctance to attribute terror blame makes war risk clauses harder to interpret, IUMI told 'People in positions of authority don't want to commit to saying what happened, because that has diplomatic ramifications... No one... New European Commission must enable decarbonisation, but sustain shipping's competitiveness Ecsa's Martin Dorsman expects an even 'greener' commission and hopes for policies to enable the use of alternative fuels MPC Capital and Zeaborn combine boxship chartering outfits Two German owners announce merger of Harper Petersen and Contship to create a platform commercially managing a fleet of more... Tanker boost from IMO 2020 undone by fleet growth, says BIMCO Many new deliveries and a low number of demolitions add to crude fleet growth, which BIMCO expects will reach 5.3%... FONAR: The expensive tool shipowners should avoid 'If you are not prepared in advance, and using a FONAR without evidence, you will find yourself in a very... Hamburg Süd launches airline-style 'smart' box booking capability Maersk subsidiary trials instant booking service on selected trades Falling Rhine water levels trigger freight surcharges River connections between central Europe and Rotterdam under threat from falling water levels Maritime subsidies failing to achieve goals Tonnage tax and other flag incentives often contradict wider policy goals and should be reconsidered, says the International Transport Federation Vessel operating costs shrink for seventh year in a row The largest drop came from insurance, the report from the shipping accountant BDO finds Shanghai tops liner connectivity index World's largest port is also the best connected by container line services MPCC charters out two more scrubber-fitted feeders The feedership owner announced charters for six scrubber-fitted ships in 2018 Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping shakes off short-term Saudi disruption but awaits detail on energy trade outlook \| Between Abqaiq and... Singapore bunker prices spike over Saudi supply jitters Brent prices moving up again on Tuesday has stoked expectations of advances in bunker prices for the second day in... Low LNG prices to stay until 2021, says study The liquefied natural gas market is only expected to rebalance after 2022, after which new export capacity is expected to... Tanker markets await word about time for repairs to Abqaiq Additional storage facilities in Egypt, Rotterdam and Okinawa may ease a short-term supply gap, but are not geared for any long-term... Anglo-Eastern joins with Exmar in LNG shipmanagement venture Exmar brings its niche expertise in the liquefied natural gas sector to create synergies that it claims will be a... Driving digital change Digital transformation projects should not be standalone efforts but should be an integral part of the whole business, says Hapag-Lloyd's... World trade growth will support rate rises in hull and cargo, IUMI is told 'A three-line tweet now can change all of the business plans you have put in place for five or ten...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Trucking execs temper IMO 2020 diesel concerns Truckers bemoan AB 5 effect on California drayage Confidence in low-sulfur supply, shipper acceptance builds India's southeast terminals boost efficiency to grab share EC shipping block exemption critic expects renewal project44 ties digital tendering to TMS Forwarders urged to move beyond just freight selling

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Seaspan Shipyards brings on new chief financial officer Seaspan Shipyards has appointed a new top bean counter. The Mark Lamarre-led yard has brought on James Clarke, a senior finance professional with 15 years of accounting experience, as its new chief financial officer. He joins Seaspan from the Houston, Texas, office of SNC Lavalin, where he was the chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance for the oil and gas division with oper DryShips returns to red on dry-docking costs DryShips has revisited the loss side of the ledger, thanks primarily to millions of dollars in dry-docking costs for seven ships. The George Economou-led diversified owner posted a $12.7m loss for the second quarter versus a $3.25m profit for the same period last year. The bottom line was mostly impacted by a $26.1m spend on putting exhaust gas scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems on se VLCCs hold gains with IEA, China strategic reserves on watch Owners retain the upper hand but the fortune can quickly turn if China and the IEA tap into strategic reserves Pacific Basin Shipping buys two supras and two handys for $74m Three of the bulkers are vessels that Pacific Basin already has on long-term charter. Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing Eagle Bulk has changed the number of shareholder units registered for possible resale as part of recording $750m in equity to fund fleet expansion and general business costs. The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner logged the multimillion-dollar shelf filing with the SEC in early August after acquiring six ultramaxes. As part of last month's filing, Eagle also recorded up to 50.7 million common shares f HFW partner warns owners against armed guards in the Middle East Gulf Richard Neylon said extra crew onboard vessels could be a better approach to vessel security. Shipping adapts to a rapidly evolving LNG market TradeWinds business focus explores how the modern face of the business is throwing up some burning questions. Product tankers diverted from Saudi Arabia amid new demand patterns Less demand for product tankers in Middle East, but potentially more in India and East Asia House committee looks into Elaine Chao and Foremost Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is also accused of deprioritising programmes designed to aid the US-flag fleet UK government slammed for 'tone-deaf' slave ship tweet Historians queue up to have a pop at government campaign containing controversial images MPC Capital and Zeaborn form 160-plus boxship fleet German owners merging Harper Petersen and Contchart to unify commercial operations. IPO King James Christodoulou: Blink and you'll see him Peter G's right-hand man during the glory years at Genmar is getting a charge out of his new life in Miami Cargill and Maersk Tankers joint MR pool eyes further growth Partners' next move will be to grow the pool's 60-vessel fleet with other owners War of words: Shipbroker brings grandfather's diaries to life Shipbroker Charles Barne has turned his grandfather's diaries into a book. And what a book: meetings with Churchill, climbing the Pyramids, gin with Worcester sauce, all against the background of global conflict Master and owners charged over North Korea fuel transfers Group of six suspects facing criminal action in Taiwan Wilbur Ross yet to divest shipping fund stake US commerce secretary discloses remaining holding in Starboard Recovery Associates. Tankers International talks to owners as it plots dual pool growth New scrubber entity and US office ignite fresh discussion in a changing market Khamenei rules out talks with US after turbulent day in shipping The break-up of 2015's nuclear deal is purportedly the reason behind the recent strife in the region MPCC fixes first scrubber-fitted boxships German owner says eight vessels have secured contracts with a savings-sharing mechanism Saudi Aramco to delay Chinese crude loadings Saudi oil giant reportedly says October cargoes will be pushed back by 10 days following drone attacks. Bengal Tiger Line tees off on renewed growth under new private fund owner Feeder operator celebrates a year under new ownership with 30th annual golf tournament ADNOC buys into Vitol oil storage operation Abu Dhabi group takes 10% stake in trader's VTTI. TT Club reshapes business to keep pace with change Having celebrated its golden anniversary in June, the logistics insurer is looking ahead to an era of data-driven cover for integrated operators Fredriksen's best-kept secret Ship Finance International, now renamed SFL Corp, is the low-profile outpost of the tycoon's shipping empire that has always done things differently Poten sees LNG market oversupplied into 2020 and beyond LNG is transitioning from a Rolls Royce to Frankenstein's monster as it shift to more commoditised trading A matter of Principles: Poseidon rules the seas of change Carbon pollution has suddenly moved from being a problem to worry about tomorrow, to one shipowners are forced to tackle now. TW+ reports on how finance and politics have helped catalyse action Ernst Russ adds handymax and container duo German owner building fleet portfolio and takes over Elbfeeder joint venture. TSM deal gives Chinese owner half of all LPG-fuelled VLGCs on order Guangzhou owner adds three more vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard BDO: Shipping operating costs continue to decline Ironically, study found that the segment with the largest overall drop in 2018 was insurance Ta-Ho Maritime books bulker trio in Japan Taiwanese shipowner has until the end of September to decide if it wants optional vessel PSA plans to acquire 200 LNG-powered trucks Singapore terminal operator says switch to vehicles using alternative fuel part of decarbonisation plan LNG is 'best option' today for marine fuelling, says new study DNV GL reviews bunkering alternatives for industry coalition SEA\LNG as 2020 emissions deadline nears

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
At FedEx, the pain continues, and the gain isn't in sight FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright FMCSA to consider addressing driver coercion in HOS regulations Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session. Small carriers expanding fleets as large carriers reduce tractor counts Smaller carriers are snatching up the big carrier's excess truck supply, even in a softer year. The reason is not obvious. Consolidation within European freight forwarding business continues The recent acquisition of freight forwarder and logistics specialist Panalpina by DSV marks one of the few M&A deals that have occurred in the market... Proposed Georgia, SC terminal operator agreement withdrawn Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah... Innovation in global supply chains will be driven by consumer attitudes towards climate change For a long time supply chains have been regulated to the very distant background. That is changing, and I think it is faster than we... 'Moving forward, we will be building vehicles on top of computers' OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms. New tropical depression pumping up Texas flood risk More than 10 inches of rainfall could flood parts of Houston, Galveston through Wednesday, possibly Thursday. Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments. Uber Freight, leveraging network density, introduces Bundles and expands Powerloop The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide. Onfleet and Mi9 partner to optimize grocery e-commerce delivery software The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category. Saudis say production 50% back, oil prices slide on possible quick end to crisis Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at Tuesday press conference discussing status of country's oil industry. And just like that, the great Saudi oil... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/17 Trucking Freight Futures began the week Monday with mixed results. Understanding tactile data: the fulcrum of self-driving technology Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow... Kansas City Southern eyes energy opportunities in Mexico The railroad, which has dedicated operations in Mexico, has invested in capital infrastructure related to energy. Flood threat for Houston, Humberto eyeing Bermuda (forecast update) Several inches of rain could flood streets in Houston metro area through Wednesday. Coastal areas included. DOT chief target of ethics probe into maritime connections Chao's influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege. Imaginnovate joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in... Why you should care about the Logistics Managers' Index What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains: FedEx will not apply peak season parcel surcharges, saves the pain for the outsized stuff FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services. GM strike could hurt unionized auto haulers first The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout... Shopify launches U.S. CBD sales platform Canadian e-commerce firm allows merchants to sell CBD and other hemp products online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Mike Meier joins BlueGrace Logistics as SVP of Strategy Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace. DSV expects buoyant consumer demand to keep global trading crisis at bay Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world's leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August. Today's Pickup: Technology deployment specialist Velociti enters construction market Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its... PORT REPORT: Port-rail connections needed to cope with freight volume growth Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to... For TuSimple, the money spigot continues to flow The autonomous trucking company announces an additional $120 million in Series D investment.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Saudi crude outages pose quandary ahead of IMO 2020 IMO 2020 Tracker: Final US refinery work push begins ahead of January 1 deadline A heavy schedule of planned refinery maintenance is beginning in the United States as refiners look to ensure their plants are ready to make cleaner bunker fuel to meet the January 1 deadline set by the IMO, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed. Saudi Arabia to restore 11 million b/d oil production capacity within two weeks: minister Saudi energy minister to update on oil attacks Tuesday Cargill to put up to 20 Medium Range tankers in Maersk pool In January, Japan's Asahi Tanker Co. and Mitsui OSK Lines formed an MR pool to cater to the demand in the East of Suez region, sources said. Middle East tension pushes Asian gasoil EFS to 42-week low, opens arbitrage window "The concern now is whether Saudi Arabia would be able to continue to export middle distillate to Europe this winter," a Singapore-based trader said. S Korea 380 CST bunker hits 4-year high on Saudi oil facility attacks One of the refiners has been selling more bunker fuel in the spot market, a South Korean trader said. OPEC calls for calm as impact of Saudi oil attack unfolds "There is no cause for alarm at the moment," OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said. Iran seizes new tanker in Strait of Hormuz over alleged smuggling In a similar case in July, Iran detained the 1,899 dwt vessel MT Riah and its crew of 12 on suspicion of smuggling. Saudi oil attacks seen having muted impact on global LNG market The situation for Qatar, the major LNG player in the region, looks relatively unchanged, Mosis said.

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PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

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.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

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