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October 31, 2019

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Brokers seek bigger tranche of Singapore's Baltic Exchange's revenue Samudera Shipping posts net loss of US$479,000 as revenues fall 23pc Charleston port receives 3 new quay cranes to handle 14,000+ TEU ships Port of Virginia pays US$25 million for 25 new Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers ICTSI completes US$250 million berths in its Iraqi container terminal in Basra US$33.2 million trimodal box terminal bids to be EU hub of China trade Pilot and crew ran ship aground because they ignored navigation equipment Drewry: After good start, trade war's impact on trade now wholly negative Nigeria's Kaduna Dry Port seeks to stop loss of 100,000 TEU to Benin LAX air cargo falls 12pc in September and 5.5pc in first 9 months of 2019 Korea's air cargo deliveries fell 5.1pc to 1.06 million tons in third quarter DSV Air & Sea Canada to employ Drone Delivery Canada in Toronto area Volga-Dnepr to axe 100 jobs and further shrink An-124 fleet

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
...partners with Microsoft to build smart logistics platform FreightBro becomes first Indian logistics start-up to join Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg Key SCFI spot rates up Maersk joins forces with industry peers & customers to develop a potential future solution for sustainable shipping Milaha reports increase in net profit for nine month period Key proposals submitted to IMO to enhance exchange & harmonisation of port logistics data Umm Qasr situation may impact cargo movement CEVA Logistics launches an innovative & expert medical equipment installation service in India Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu takes charge as Chairman of National Highways Authority of India Netherlands ranked having the best transport infrastructure in Europe Commerce Ministry considering extension of income tax benefits & removal of MAT for SEZs Fitch cuts India's GDP growth to 5.5 pc in FY20, says will pick up to 6.2 pc in 2020-21 Indian investors invited for Panama Canal expansion project

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Latam Cargo flies to Mount Pleasant US short line railroad deploys PTC First Baltic LNG locomotives to run next summer U-Freight launches iShipmore Meantime Communications hires Justin Burns HMM issues convertible bond for new investments Much more capacity for Garuda Indonesia Transnet plans intermodal terminal in Limpopo DHL Express mulls closer cooperation with Migros Sustainable mobility and logistics congress in Bilbao Largest LNG tanker newbuilding Saudia Cargo moves Da Vinci's "flying machines" Chinese cars shipped by train to Russian market Four Parx develops new logistics facility "Curiosity of the Day" Second award for GAC Dubai Swiss World Cargo (re)sets new destinations Jaxport in upbeat mood at the end of fiscal year

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Going digital now the only way forward for financially strapped ocean carriers WFS joins air cargo war on plastic waste using biodegradable wrap Decarbonisation and greener fuel now looming large on shipping's radar US warehouse supply catches up with demand, but rates remain lofty All the links in your supply chain need to be secure against cyber attacks Don't waste the Brexit extension time, says RHA Maersk forms coalition to find net-zero fuel for tomorrow's box ships On the wires: CH Robinson fumbling around in search of its soul... Against the odds: DSV Panalpina launches drone service... to itself M&A radar: Liberty deal takes Prologis over $20bn in M&A flurry - expect more...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Capt. Anne McIntyre is new San Francisco Bar Pilots Business Director A former Columbia River pilot and Oregon pilot commissioner, Capt. Anne McIntyre has joined the San Francisco Bar Pilots as Business Director, bringing with her a strong background in pilot association management Austal USA gets $21.5 million Navy award for LCS 18 PSA Austal USA, LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $21,529,121 fee task order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement to accomplish advance planning, material procurement and work in support of the Will LEO be shipping's new green fuel? A papermaking byproduct often burned in pulp mills as fuel could be shipping's green new fuel. Called lignin, it's an organic copolymer found in wood - and it's what makes newsprint turn Volvo Penta Americas to have new President Martin Bjuve, currently CFO and SVP Business Office. Volvo Penta, is to succeed Ron Huibers as President of Volvo Penta Americas. Huibers, a 26 year Volvo veteran, is moving on to another Stena Ropax set for delivery voyage from Yellow Sea to Irish Sea Stena Estrid, the first of five vessels being built in China for European giant Stena Lines, has successfully completed three days of sea trials in China's Yellow Sea. After performing well in CBP Jones Act proposals could have big impact on U.S. offshore On October 23, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposed substantial changes to its interpretations of the Jones Act that will affect both the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries. Charles Gittens joins SEACOR Island Lines leadership team Charles Gittens has been named President and Chief Commercial Officer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., based SEACOR Island Lines. He joins Island Lines with over 15 years of experience in servicing customers with

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
GasLog Partners maintains growth forecast US-listed partnership posts net earnings of $29.4m compared with $33.02m in the year-earlier period Maritime trade forecast to see 3.4% annual growth to 2024 A new normal for maritime transport is in the making, with effects permeating all aspects of the industry, from demand... Navios Containers eyes higher average rates in 2020 US-listed boxship owner says it is 'well-positioned' in a rising market despite third-quarter dip Shipping 'leading from the front' with lending initiative Other industries are being urged to follow shipping's example of aligning bank lending to shipowners with environmental targets Weakening of correlation between LNG price spreads and trade flows Higher spot prices in Asia are no longer a guaranteed draw for LNG cargoes these days The search for shipping's green tipping point Shipping is going to require clean, cheap energy to completely transition to zero-emission fuel options - and much depends on how... Ports in Iraq and Brazil hit by protests Protests have affected operations at the Umm Qasr port near Basra and at the Santos port in Brazil Poland to award first LNG carrier charters in first quarter The Polish state-owned oil and gas firm seeks about six LNG tankers starting from as early as 2022 for its... Newbuilding hiatus could be just the ticket Whereas before size, durability and trade suitability would pre-empt the sign-off for newbuildings, adding fuel choice to the mix has... Significant transpacific ocean freight price rise is forecast Early indications give hope for carriers attempting to raise rates on the transpacific trade Tanker markets can look back on an extraordinary year The pace and duration of further falls of VLCC-assessed rates will be tested by the global economic headwinds and revised oil... Cyber attack on Asia Pacific ports could cost $110bn 'High levels of underinsurance in Asia, which is also home to nine out of ten of the world's busiest ports... Singapore MPA signs decarbonisation and digital tie-up with DNV GL A one-stop digital portal for regulatory transactions in Singapore was also launched Australia starts to supply VLSFO The availability of VLSFO or compliant fuels is increasing rapidly as the IMO deadline approaches, according to IBIA Carrier emissions down 10% in five years Larger, modern vessels and energy-efficiency measures help to reduce box shipping's carbon footprint Daily Briefing Free to read: Manufacturing shift in Asia poses a conundrum for carriers and ports \| Will good times ever return... Data sharing is essential in race to cut shipping's tragedies Shipping needs to establish an anonymous independent database that is capable of collecting data from all sectors, say those aiming... International Propeller Club elects Niels Aalund as president Mr Aalund also produces the highly regarded West Gulf Maritime Association 'Daily Industry Update Report', which briefs the trade on regional... Texas LNG project attracts Middle East investment The firm is awaiting final approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the project, which will liquefy natural gas... Shipping ill-prepared to deal with future challenges A new report underlines the many challenges the shipping industry is grappling with, and warns that it is least prepared...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Cosco boosts Q3 revenue despite economic headwinds Truck capacity 'correction' changes little for shippers New vehicle facility doubles Philly port capacity, links rail 3PLs forecast truck softness through mid-2020 Data gaps prevent full benefits of LA-LB port optimizer UN: Shipping must adjust to shifting trade, environmental pressures Cabotage change drives India transshipment growth Flexport approaches rival forwarders for customs help Clean Cargo reports declining CO2 emissions per container Newly combined DSV Panalpina targets trans-Pacific trade

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Chief executive ascends to board at Fredriksen's SFL SFL Corp's chief executive is taking a seat on the board. The New York-traded owner of bulkers, boxships and tankers disclosed that Ole Hjertaker took departing director Harald Thorstein's position Monday. Hjertaker has been chief executive of the John Fredriksen-backed leasing company since 2006 and had spent the previous three years as the company's finance chief. Thorstein had been on the bo ITF repatriates nine in cases of 'modern slavery' The International Transport Workers' Foundation is trumpeting the repatriation of nine seafarers who suffered "notoroious cases" of modern slavery. In the first instance, the union was able to secure the repatriation for three Pakistani seafarers who worked nearly two years aboard an Iranian-flagged ship without pay. Sri Lanka files 7,573 charges over alleged arms transfers "Over the past two y Sanctioned Cosco subsidiaries back off troublesome tankers Pair drop management of three ships after being blacklisted by the US The four pillars that support Carnival's cultural change Ethics chief says the cruise giant wants to set a new course as a world leader in environmental stewardship UN: global shipping trade suffers in era of uncertainty Report finds stormy seas as owners go up against political and structural headwinds Hurricane Dorian washes out Royal Caribbean results The cruise major took a 13 cent hit on its earnings per share for the third quarter Lindblad expects higher 2019 revenue amid lower quarterly profit Lindblad Expeditions expects more revenue this year compared to 2018 amid lower earnings for the third quarter, thanks to a payment of nearly $5m to Uncle Sam. The New York-based company expects tour revenue for full-year 2019 to come in between $341m to $346m, reflecting a 10% to 11% growth from last year's $309.7m result. New York-listed Lindblad is basing its forecast on an 11% upswing in Lin Cosco's tanker arm reports strong third-quarter results The Chinese state conglomerate's container unit sees flattish profits in the same period Philly Shipyard results improve as yard gets back to work Philly Shipyard has won a new shipbuilding contract since its last earnings report and is no longer idle, but this has not prevented the yard from posting a loss for the third quarter. Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle The Oslo-listed shipyard recorded a net loss of $9.0m for the third quarter and a loss of $15.2m for the first nine months of 2019. The results are a ma Navios Containers' results sink amid rising management fees Navios Maritime Containers reported a slump in third-quarter profit, adding to a sharp fall in earnings for the first nine months amid rising management fees. The Angeliki Frangou-led boxship owner's net profit through September dropped 64.7% to $4.57m, driven by a 19.7% fall in Ebitda to $41.4m. Earnings per share (EPS) also took a hard fall, declining 66.7% to $0.13. The Nasdaq-listed company Fredriksen extends $275m Frontline finance by six months Tycoon providing funding until at least May 2021 Euronav's De Stoop tells IMO to focus on 'low-hanging fruit' Tanker executive weighs in ahead of meeting this month to discuss decarbonisation measures Oktoberfest celebrations at Penfield Marine go down a storm Penfield Marine is not a German company - its headquarters are in Fairfield, Connecticut - but the tanker operator has been staging its own version of Munich's Oktoberfest for its pool partners and other guests since its launch in 2012. This year Penfield took the party to the beach in Fairfield near the lighthouse from which it takes its name. Despite some bad luck with the weather - a classic Laskaridis adds to PSV fleet with Simon Mokster deal Greek owner takes another supply vessel for work outside the offshore sector GasLog Partners sticks to growth guidance despite profit dip New York-listed owner still expecting distribution growth of between 2% and 4% for 2019 Fincantieri cries foul but rumours of antitrust probe prove true Italian shipbuilding giant says stock price hit on reports of deeper investigation into STX France takeover Solstad anchor-handlers win long-term contracts in Australia Two anchor-handlers owned by Solstad Offshore have won contracts at the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad returns to South Africa with Total charter deal Inpex Operations Australia has fixed the 24,000-bhp vessels Normand Scorpion (built 2009) and Normand Sirius (built 2014) on three-year contracts at an undisclosed rate. The two anchor handlers are expected to mobilise from Broom Dof kicks off refinancing plan by decreasing its share capital The offshore support vessel owner needs to reduce its shares' nominal value in order to raise further equity in the future. Teekay Shuttle's Tesla-beaters expose the gulf in 'green' shipping Teekay's four new tankers will cut emissions by more than all the Teslas in Norway, but can crude oil tankers ever be called 'green'? IOPC Funds nears closure on 2007 Hebei Spirit oil spill Compensation payments finalised for South Korea's biggest pollution case Investor Robotti urges Tidewater to merge again US investment advisor writes to OSV owners' board to recommend further consolidation in sector Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 Bulker model and US shale revolution shows that shipping companies can believe in sustainably high rates, Kepler Cheuvreux says Survey surprise: tanker players show more preference for LNG fuel than boxship sector A TradeWinds Knowledge survey reveals tanker market participants are keen for LNG propulsion despite limited intake so far FSO could head to Bangladesh after $3m scrap sale Veteran storage unit needs a clean before beaching Roxana Shipping locks LR1 tanker into period charter Modern LR1 fixed by Koch Industries for about a year Arendals Dampskibsselskab treads cautious path to fleet growth Norwegian shipowner says long-term charters are what will drive potential fleet acquisitions Polembros Shipping makes good on post-panamax growth plan Spiros Polemis-led outfit confirms Japanese and Chinese-built bulkers are now joining its fleet Killing carbon will open new $1trn fuel market to shipowners A shift to fuel ships with non-polluting hydrogen will generate big new opportunities says Bryony Worthington FPSO impairment pushes Ocean Yield to $63m loss Rokke company still trying to find employment for Dhirubhai-1 Cargill's Dieleman urges IMO to act fast on carbon laws or risk chaos Trading giant's Jan Dieleman calls for a clear legal framework on decarbonisation to give business a secure environment to invest for a cleaner industry Boskalis to convert vessel for $334m wind farm contract Dutch owner to work with Hwa Chi Construction on 600 MW plant off Taiwan Ince's Lum joins Clyde & Co as a partner Disputes specialist will re-join Shanghai office in December HHI wins first approval for DSME merger - from Kazakhstan South Korean group clears first regulatory hurdle for huge yard tie-up Nordea adds $254m of provisions after ECB talks Oil and offshore loans continue to weigh on Nordic shipping lender Vitol's Aussie arm now offering VLSFO to owners Viva Energy Australia claims product is the first low sulphur fuel to be produced locally Swire teams with top pulp maker to launch Kiwi-Asia service Tie-up will offer monthly frequency for pulp, timber and forest product related cargoes Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles Citi's Michael Parker expects nearly all 'serious' lenders to shipping to sign up to Poseidon Principles in the next year Wisdom set for kamsarmax order double at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Taiwanese owner said to be attracted by Tsuneishi's good price and shipbuilding quality Shortcuts on Berge Bulk handysize landed two men in hospital Injuries could have been worse after fall arrest equipment used found to have been used incorrectly Ageing Chinese ropax sold for scrap as interest wanes for large ferries The Yong Xia is among a handful of larger ferries sent for recycling in 2019 Environmental, economic and cyber risks loom, but shipping fears it's not ready Study for Global Maritime Forum reveals awareness of key issues but admission few are prepared for possible impact. MPA and DNV-GL in decarbonisation and digital tie-up Singapore also launches one-stop portal for maritime transactions as Global Maritime Forum rolls into town

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Revenues flat, box volumes up, profits down for Cosco Shipping Ports Hong Kong-based port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (HKEX: 1199) has announced mixed results for the third quarter of 2019. Revenues were flat and profits were... Hub Group sees no peak season coming While Hub Group reported a good quarter, its near-term outlook is pretty rough. In short, Hub Group doesn't see a peak season coming in 2019. Navistar skips incentive chase to get electric trucks to diesel price parity Navistar is skipping the chase for incentives on demonstration electric trucks to consult with customers on custom-built zero-emission medium-duty models with total cost of ownership... Building an entrepreneurship ecosystem: Craig Buerstatte urges cities to invest in their future Ecosystems of entrepreneurship are popping up in cities across the United States. Innovation is no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley. Trimble takes revenue hit from challenging market Trimble misses revenue estimates for third quarter of 2019. Lyft gets a lift in Q3, beats estimates on revenue and earning per share But the ride-hailing company still posted a net loss of $463.5 million. COSCO SHIPPING Q3 operating profit more than doubles COSCO SHIPPING Holdings said its third quarter profit more than doubled. Airbus results show uptick in revenue and earnings Results mainly driven by higher deliveries, a favorable mix and foreign exchange rate development Donaldson partners with Geotab for "the best filtration monitoring in the market" Donaldson hopes to release this solution in 2020 for commercial trucks, which will increase visibility for fleet managers and ultimately save money. Drayage Update - The importance of chassis and addressing the shortage Market Expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV Anchor Emily Szink to talk chassis. Chassis are an extremely crucial part of the drayage process. This... Device compliance continues to creep up as carriers ditch AOBRDs More carriers install ELDs as compliance deadline nears. Bendix details product updates, pathway forward Bendix introduced several new products and updated a number of others at its press conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Congressional milestone may lead to billions for port funding U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access. US House lawmakers take aim at Turkey with their own sanctions bill The PACT Act closely mirrors the unsuccessful Graham-Van Hollen Turkey Sanctions Bill in the Senate. FreightWaves NOW: Freight broker performance and the Drayage Update In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about an impending snow storm in the Midwest, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into our... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/30 Spot month Trucking Freight Futures contracts are generally quiet approaching expiration. Heartland Express posts a clean quarter amid "softer freight demand" Heartland Express continues to perform. The carrier posts another solid quarter in the face of a "softer" environment. Mom and pop store digitalization startup raises $40 million in Series C financing ElasticRun is an Indian logistics startup that connects convenience stores within specific regions and relays goods between them based on demand and lull times. Atlas Air loses money from Q3 operations Updated at 8:40 p.m. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), buffeted by a weak global airfreight market exacerbated by trade disputes and disruptions from... Midwest bracing for Halloween snowstorm (forecast video) Several inches of snowfall, gusty winds, travel troubles heading to several Midwestern states as October ends. Orbcomm sells off on quarterly report as it pushes subscription service Orbcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBC) sees its shares sell off after its quarterly report. The company's transition to subscription service, and the accompanying delay in revenue,... Uber, Lyft, DoorDash try end run of California's AB5 with new bill Backers seek to put ballot initiative to state voters with aim to redefine independent contractor drivers. U-Freight Group unit launches Philippines delivery service Platform addresses lack of delivery options in the Philippines Today's Pickup: Canadian carrier sees Uber Freight as a "game-changer" Montreal-based Transport DSquare got an early taste of the platform on a Mississauga-Montreal haul and sees good things for the Canadian freight market. Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation technology, improved engine brake Jacobs Vehicle Systems is introducing a new engine brake designed for lower rpms as well as two new technologies for improving fuel economy and reducing... Hope lingers for trans-Pacific box-rate bump Even with a 15-20% increase in container freight costs from Asia to the U.S., prices would still be far below 2018 rates. Saia third quarter EPS hit by lower shipment weights, facility expansion costs; revenue stayed strong Saia withstands, as best as it can, a weak macro to post decent third quarter results FedEx, UPS begin the great last-mile delivery divergence Expect rate divergences between FedEx and UPS into 2020, led by dramatic changes in last-mile deliveries Commentary: Modern autonomous supply chains need an easy way to enable trust and security Brian Aoaeh writes about threats to supply chains from cyber attacks and the need for increased cyber security. Truck manufacturers lose first round in price-fixing battle Tribunal rules $6 billion class action against manufacturers DAF, Daimler/Mercedes, Iveco, MAN and Volvo/Renault can proceed. Hendrickson launches next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspensions for vocational trucks Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems unveiled its next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspension for the vocational truck market, the Haulmaax EX, at the North American Commercial Vehicle... Why an audit of the supply chain starts with people One way to control supply chain costs is to regularly audit your logistics operations, but doing so, and doing so correctly, are two different things. Size of C.H. Robinson's miss surprises Wall Street analysts Analysts now want CHRW to cut costs. Everoad bags a €100 million contract with Groupe Casino for supply chain digitalization French freight technology startup Everoad has forged a strategic partnership with French mass-retailer Groupe Casino to help digitalize its supply chain. Paws on the ground, nose in the air U.S. freight forwarders have increasingly embraced canines as part of their technology-driven air cargo security programs. Cooper Tire builds its long-haul tire portfolio Cooper Tire has added a long haul tire to its Pro Series, giving it a full complement of tires for each position on commercial vehicles.... Super-powerful cyclone threatens Arabian Sea shipping and ports Ocean shipping along the coast of Oman, in the Middle East and throughout the Arabian Sea, is being disrupted by Cyclone Kyarr - the most... Uber Freight announces Canada and cross-border expansion Bill Driegert discussed both the Canadian and Polish expansions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
No impact on Russian FO expected from delay on river fleet sulfur cap Russia's plan to delay the introduction of a low sulfur cap on marine fuel used by its river fleet is not expected to impact the country's fuel oil market. Total Q3 oil and gas output hits record high in 'volatile' environment Total's oil and gas production hit a record high 3.04 million barrels per day of oil equivalent in the third quarter. Crude settles lower following 5.7 million barrel inventory build Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported a 5.7 million barrel build in crude inventories. Norwegian Hurtigruten targets biodiesel for significant emission cuts Cruise provider Hurtigruten is currently testing biodiesel that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% compared to traditional marine fuels. Pemex trades HSFO woes for sweet-sour volatility With the new formula, Pemex will no longer have to worry about ongoing volatility in HSFO. Global tonnage tightens on sanctions, tankers barred after Venezuela voyage Chinese major Unipec cancelled its charters with Cosco, a move a number of international trading houses followed. Maersk and partners to develop biofuel for shipping "Our customers' ambitions on sustainability are increasing rapidly, and we applaud this development," Maersk said. Petronas to charter 7,500 cu m LNG bunker vessel from MISC, Avenir: company The vessel will be capable of providing bunkering services to LNG-fueled vessels across Malaysia and transporting smaller scale LNG cargoes in Asia. INTERVIEW: Freepoint crafts strategy to push for LSFO, LNG growth in Asia "In the oil business the most interesting thing now is the IMO deadline," Ouyang said. Japan to review oil reserve systems amid Middle East tensions: METI minister "While we will closely monitor the Middle East situation, we will rigorously consider the future of the petroleum reserves," Kajiyama said. India prime minister seeks Saudi partnership on strategic oil reserves Modi said he was grateful for the project and urged other energy companies to "make the most of the opportunities" in India's growth plans. Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker premium at new record high on tight supply "Demand for [380 CST] bunkers remains firm on the whole, and the delivered market is seeing very good premiums now," a bunker trader said.

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PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

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