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January 20, 2020

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Asia-Europe rates dip 4.5pc to US$1,010/TEU, USWC up 1.2pc at $1,562/FEU China's economic growth slows to 6.1pc in 2019, near three decade low Ocean Alliance revises east-west service schedules for greater capacity THE Alliance unveils expanded service network for 2020 Port of Virginia ends 2019 on high with record box throughput of 2.9m TEU Panama Canal raises fees to offset higher costs linked to low water levels Enhanced patrols in Singapore Strait needed to curb robberies spike Kerry Logistics wins big at Quamnet Outstanding Enterprise Awards China's civil aviation market hits CNY1 trillion level in 2019 Delta's Q4 cargo revenue drops 13pc, but 2019 total revenue up Etihad Cargo becomes member of Cool Chain Association and Pharma.Aero

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JANUARY 19, 2020
Hapag-Lloyd signs space charter agreement with Maersk & MSC on Asia-North Europe trade Outlook for container shipping remains soft, says report Overall piracy incidents down in 2019, but Gulf of Guinea a serious problem area DGTR initiates probe into alleged dumping of medicine from China Big day for Gandhidham Township/Citizens- DPT reduces transfer fee up to 98 pc DP World gets another favourable ruling on its rights & benefits regarding Doraleh Container Terminal in Djibouti ICRA on the ports sector Importers having AEO status & those availing DPD facility for containerised cargo allowed to pay Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) directly to Terminal Operators instead of paying through Shipping Lines Govt urged to cut GST rate by 25 pc across the board to boost investment & demand India believes in multilateralism & strengthening WTO: Piyush Goyal India, US to further expand trade engagement leading to PTA, FTA in the years ahead, says Minister INR 350 cr. IGST refund halted after exporters become untraceable Textiles Ministry scraps MEIS retrospectively China values Indian concerns on trade imbalance & is taking measures to rectify it

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Calls for a corridor through France A new way to operate an intermodal yard Alitalia extends GSSA contract to Germany EHDH plans to acquire Movianto Two port operators to steer Tees shipping industry Less losses at Europe's airports last November New intermodal links for European network Drewry has a less optimistic forecast for 2020 Collett expands with Bradford facility Svitzer chooses new regional MD for Svitzer Americas Breakdown assistance: service centre to be opened in Bosnia LHG: strong performance and positive outlook Swissport to launch its first Australian cargo terminal "Curiosity of the Day" Rhenus Sports Tech takes over distribution services for eGym Blue Water Shipping opens office in Milan Global Train Services to support small US railroads Latam Cargo Group upgrades cool capabilities Three newbuilds for India's Tomini Shipping

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JANUARY 17, 2020
Asia-Europe carriers leave boxes on quays as they eye better-paid cargo We had to go back to basics. Now it's clear where we're going, says Damco CEO Shipping's customers and suppliers demand EC rethinks BER extension Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as before for logistics US faces an uphill struggle to regain market share lost in the trade war An infographic guide to Incoterms 2020 Jet Airways to sell Dutch business to KLM Supply chain radar: CSX annual performance - when 'on track' ain't enough Supply chain radar: DSV Panalpina - up, up and away... On the wires: PIL must cough up financials to stop rumours

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JANUARY 17, 2020
Meet the New and Next Generation In November, Marine Log held its second New and Next Generation (NNG) award ceremony during the annual FERRIES conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where we recognized two exemplary maritime employees for their Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2020 Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that its Keppel FELS shipyard has made its first rig delivery of 2020 - safely, on time and within budget. Named Heimdal, the MSC Cruises' World Class ships will feature range of Wärtsilä solutions The first two World Class cruise vessels being built for Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises by shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique will incorporate a package of Wärtsilä solutions designed to support and enhance Turn Services named operator of Intergulf Fleet New Orleans headquartered Turn Services - one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S. - has been named the operator of Intergulf Fleet in Houston. "We are Master fined for delay in reporting main engine breakdown The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the

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JANUARY 17, 2020
Shipowners reject VLSFO blends ban BIMCO warns a ban would severely undermine sulphur cap compliance. Elsewhere, the ICS says the NGOs pushing for the ban... The Lloyd's List Podcast: The view from Gothenburg Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping Don't mess with Chinese inspectors on the sulphur cap Vessels seem largely compliant with the IMO 2020 rules, but the manifestation of the regulatory upheaval is more on the... Hapag-Lloyd to take slots on 2M services Move will help boost Hapag-Lloyd's Asia-Europe service offering Trade tensions cast shadow over container trade growth Container shipping outlook remains 'soft' as protectionist policies remain in place, says Drewry Cautious welcome for US-China trade deal The years-long fight to force China to trade on a level playing field hads borne fruit for the US with... Daily Briefing Free to read: VLSFO blends face a prohibition push after black carbon emissions study \| Tankers and LNG carriers will... The Interview: Andrew Yeoman Insurtech Concirrus has gone from a standing start in 2016 to build a customer roster that includes some of the... Benefits to LNG from Sino-US trade pact remain unclear It's not yet a given outcome that the Sino-US Phase One trade deal will dramatically boost LNG exports from the... Samsung could get $318m from Pacific Offshore drill ship dispute The drill ship was ordered for $517m in 2013 and Samsung has so far only $180m in advance payments China Merchants brings strategic investors to Brazil box terminal Deal helps the Chinese port operator to optimise its equity investment structure Safe Bulkers signs sale and leaseback deal for eight ships Safe Bulkers also entered into a three-year unsecured revolving credit facility with a $15m draw-down capacity Freight association calls for Brexit clarity Still little certainty for traders as to what will happen following a Brexit deal

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JANUARY 17, 2020
Trade war drives first year-on-year drop in US imports from Asia in 10 years New services, auto growth to drive Mexican intermodal gains in 2020 Dedicated trucking, digital drive Q4 growth at J.B. Hunt Chinese New Year slowdown looms as Asia-Europe rate slips SAL adds executives, gears up for 2020 Maersk unveils end-to-end logistics solution for Indian ag exports

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JANUARY 17, 2020
South Korea could send own ships to Strait of Hormuz Fafalios warns zero-carbon fund must not be a 'bottomless pit' Hoegh LNG Holdings raises $73m in bond offering Avance Gas shareholder sells, but did John Fredriksen buy? Product tanker owners can profit from LSFO delays, d'Amico says Concordia Maritime flees Swedish taxes in move to Denmark Bulker owner ESL adds Toni Ronnberg to spearhead eco-drive Rumour mill swirls around NS Lemos VLCC P&O Ferries criticised after roll causes carnage on ro-ro Greece's Salmar gets back into MRs with purchase of Torm duo Mystic orders polar cruiseship quartet worth $319m Besiktas tanker's guards fight off pirate attack in Nigeria Enesel concludes three-year charter deals with Equinor VLCC spot rates chopped in half as refinery demand eases Hitting shipping in the wallet is the only way to cut carbon emissions Fearnleys downbeat on rise in 2020 newbuilding orders as questions continue SSY: Scrapping very busy at start of 2020 as prices rise Rederiet Stenersen set for $174m chemical tanker order in China Qatar calls in shipyards on plans for 80 LNG carriers Search for crew missing following Odfjell tanker collision suspended Samsung set for $320m boost over Pacific Drilling order dispute

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JANUARY 17, 2020
Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express as it plans liquidation of remaining assets Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020 (updated) (Updated with comments from Love's spokeswoman on size of growth in 2019). Love's Travel Stops' growth plans this year are in line to slightly more... Kansas City Southern optimistic about 2020 Service improvements will help grow rail volumes and revenue, the company said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Friday. J.B. Hunt's earnings call highlights headwinds in brokerage and intermodal (with video) J.B. Hunt's fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses. Celadon doubles down on Hyndman liquidation as Canadian court fight looms Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. trucking giant's... Logistics tops list of driver concerns in 2019 An overview of driver feedback trends found high rates of satisfaction with co-workers and staffing issues. Consolidated Chassis Management in major program to upgrade equipment Ensuring shippers have "chassis choice" for merchant haulage expected to be a prominent issue in the year ahead. Volumes flat year-over-year as capacity normalizes Freight volumes and tender rejections range-bound for now Airlines relax restrictions on two banned substances IATA is aligning its dangerous goods rules with international standards. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/17 Thursday's National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve points to softness in spot rates through February 2020. Canadian fuel distributor Parkland grows US footprint and fleet with Kellerstrass acquisition Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel's presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks. Commentary: What is the long-term outlook for rail carloads? Jim Blaze explores the decline of railroad freight volume and what may happen going forward. Major winter storm gets cranking in Plains, Midwest (with forecast video) Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest. US breaks up Pakistani nuke component smuggling operation Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and Advanced... CSX eyes flat to lower revenue in 2020 Coal declines and a still sluggish industrial economy could put pressure on revenue this year. Still, CSX sees upside potential for intermodal and merchandise volumes. Container fleet expansion to accelerate in 2020 Alphaliner expects the fleet to grow by 3.5% this year. Forwarders and shippers unite to attack EC's liner consortia decision Alliance calls for a further commission review and threatens legal action. Commentary: It's time for less talk and more solutions to trucking insurance crisis Trucking insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, driven by nuclear verdicts, but instead of complaining, trucking companies should take steps to stop incidents from... CEVA restructuring includes CEO switch CMA CGM announces Nicolas Sartini is leaving CEVA Logistics as reorganization efforts enter a second phase. In 'growth mode regardless of market conditions,' NTG acquires Eagle Transportation The Nolan Transportation Group and Transportation Insight roll-up continues apace. Today's Pickup: Hyundai and Kia invest $110 million in electric van startup Plus: Businesses hold favorable view of transportation and logistics, survey says. Kansas City Southern net profit slips in fourth quarter Net profit for Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) slipped in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, but revenues were 5% higher... Experts' review defends FAA certification process that approved 737 MAX Changes need to be made, but the process the Federal Aviation Administration uses to certify aircraft - including the grounded Boeing 737 MAX - is... J.B. Hunt reports tough fourth quarter (with video) J.B. Hunt reports lower-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter as weaker market conditions and increased investment weigh on results. Love's plans up to 40 new stores, 3,000 parking spots in 2020 The expansion is roughly in line with those of recent years. Exoskeleton could give Delta Cargo workers superhuman strength (with video) Lobsters may be premium, time-sensitive air cargo, but Delta Air Lines is also learning how these, and other, arthropods use their body suits to safely... Book review: 'IMO 2020: A Regulatory Tsunami' A new book places IMO 2020 in the context of a potential "third revolution" for shipping. Meritor completes acquisition of electrification partner TransPower After making four investments totaling $12 million in electric truck systems supplier TransPower, Meritor is acquiring the rest of the company. Fleet bankruptcies add downward pressure to used truck prices Fleet failures and bankruptcies contributed to a 14% decline in prices in 2019. THE Alliance to ship more from Southeast Asia to West Coast Los Angeles port signals efficiency gains as the third-largest container alliance plans additional SE Asia stops. Another year of shipping uncertainty, online forwarder predicts The U.S.-China trade war, Brexit and IMO 2020 will loom large in 2020.

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JANUARY 17, 2020
External: Global Risk Management Debunkering of high sulfur marine fuel picks up pace in Hong Kong ahead of carriage ban in Mar There are more debunkering inquiries this month compared with last month, a Hong Kong-based supplier said. VLSFO deliveries jump at bunker hubs amid industry transition: IEA "For the moment, vessels and bunker suppliers appear to largely prefer VLSFO to MGO," IEA said. Japan low sulfur bunker differential back in positive territory as supply tightens "Almost sold out as there are a lot of orders..have used up the quota from refineries" a Japan based trader said. Singapore's middle distillates exports jump on restocking efforts Despite the exports, Enterprise Singapore data showed that commercial onshore middle distillate stockpiles in Singapore rose 4.9% to 10.12 million barrels. IEA sees well-supplied oil market despite slower shale growth The IEA said that the oil market is well supplied and this has helped insulate it from recent geopolitical unrest in the Middle East.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

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

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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