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BRIEFS

January 24, 2020

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THE Alliance's Hapag-Lloyd signs Asia-Europe deal with rival 2M Port of Shanghai acquires 5pc of Ningbo-Zhoushan for US$1.62 billion Roberto Giannetta new chairman of HK Liner Shipping Association Box ship's armed guards return fire to repel pirates off Nigerian coast China Coast Guard ship joins exercises with Philippines Coast Guard Light fuel oil blends emerge in Singapore that can clog ship engines DP World buys 44pc of Swissterminal to improve European inland links FTA wants UK government to detail what will hit shippers post Brexit PortMiami has now surpassed 1 million TEU for five consecutive years Getting to the core of Japan with Nankai Transport International (HK) Oman Air expects cargo to drive revenues when new facility is built DSV-Panalpina mastermind is named Air Cargo Executive of 2019 Let's start measuring cube, not weight in air cargo stats: CLIVE Data

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Cabinet approves model MoU with foreign countries for unilateral/bilateral recognition of Certificates of Competency of seafarers CMA CGM launches business networking solution GAC Hub Agency bags key contract to support marine operations Suez Canal transit tolls up only for dry bulk vessels & LPG carriers in 2020 Update on Persian Gulf tensions & sanctions clauses issued Port Driving Permit cell inaugurated at JNPT DCBA hosts first ever training under LSC in Delhi; 78 trainees to receive RPL certificates APEDA increases number of laboratories for testing agri exports India attracted 16 pc more FDI in 2019, says UN report RCEP grouping invites India to take part in Bali meeting to address its concerns

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On your marks! Modern technology for Brazil's rail network Hungarian rail carrier renamed Grimaldi's next PCTC will sail transatlantic waters Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange Flexport terminates company-owned B747F services Hamburg Süd's CCO to retire New train link between Bettembourg and Kiel Port of Strasbourg: reconquista à la française BDP International picks Katherine Harper as CFO DHL Freight implements new TMS in France Clive claims power of "real" air cargo load factors Watch out: overloaded trucks could soon be caught on camera Air cargo boom in greater L.A. Mayotte's new port community system in operation ID Logistics signs lease contract with Segro "Curiosity of the Day" A special anniversary

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Dubai unveils loyalty scheme to lure premium transhipment cargo from Europe Supply chain radar: Is DSV Panalpina immune to tech melt-ups? Supply chain radar: UPS - time to stop the 'fly-by-night' buyback scheme Cargologic Germany takes off at last, as Leipzig Halle bucks the trend Yilport eyes revival of port of Taranto and 'new phase of takeover opportunities' Wan Hai joins fellow carriers to threaten heavy fines for misdeclared cargo Toll and Dnata the latest freight firms to sign up to use new Sydney airport Cargolux and Atlas Air predict subdued airfreight market in 2020 The 'staggering' cost of reverse logistics to supply chains Market Insight: 'Erratic' Maersk will shrink again - here are two divestment candidates

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Yards start winter work on Great Lakes fleet The Lakes Carriers Association says that more than $97 million in maintenance and modernization is underway on U.S.-flag Lakers idled for winter work at multiple Great Lakes shipyards. "After working around the Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels Royal Thai Navy picks MAN 175D to power new patrol vessels MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply the main propulsion engines for two new 41 meter patrol vessels for Action by Crescent Towing crew prevents dangerous maritime incident Crescent Towing, New Orleans, La., reports that the crew of its tugboat Miriam Cooper took actions on January 21 that likely prevented a dangerous maritime incident. When four loaded barges broke away ABS marks three years without a work-related lost time injury Classification society ABS is celebrating an unprecedented third year of zero lost time work-related incidents. "This is a genuinely historic achievement - more than 1,100 days and counting without a lost time Supply vessel to be converted to operate on ammonia fuel cells Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore that will see the North Sea supply vessel Viking Energy modified to enable it to cover long distances powered by carbon-free ammonia fuel cells. Brennan names boat for long-term employee La Crosse, Wis.-based J.F. Brennan Company Inc. is honoring long-time employee Merrell Colsch, or "Cobb" as he has been known throughout his career, by naming the latest addition to its fleet, the Rototortugs come to the rescue of disabled containership On the night of January 20, two Kotug International Rotorugs picked up a Mayday signal from the 2,506 TEU Euroseas containership Em Oinousses which had suffered a devastating engine room fire, sailing

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JANUARY 23, 2020
US tightens sanctions net on Iran's petrochemical sector The US has been tightening the sanctions net on the Islamic Republic since April 2019 when President Donald Trump announced... Hamburg Süd cuts management post Frank Smet to retire from German carrier after 27 years with company Scrubber premiums spike tanker earnings boost as fuel prices erode profits Crude tankers fitted with exhaust gas scrubbers appear to be benefiting from the technology in the first month of 2020... Questions raised over environmental benefits of tanker age restrictions The received wisdom that age restrictions should be placed on tankers to help generate environmental benefits has been questioned by... Bureau Veritas says French-led coalition on decarbonisation is industry leader BV's commitment to a maritime energy transition coalition is just one of the partnerships the class society has joined as... Ukraine and Georgia raise Crimea concerns at IMO The US and EU states have backed Ukraine's previous appeals, but the IMO says the dispute belongs elsewhere The Interview: Tan Soo Koong Having built an illustrious career in the oil and petrochemical trade, SLNG chief executive Tan Soo Koong has moved on... PIL vessel detention linked to alleged unpaid bunker bill Boxship detained at Durban anchorage over $6m fuel bill Shipping said to be failing to attract institutional investors 'Institutional investors own everything already and they can choose anything in which to invest,' argues leading maritime asset manager Star Bulk says fitting scrubbers was a right decision The scrubber investment was a hedge against high fuel costs and was a medium-term solution for the company, which will... US will adapt 'magic pipe' recipe to new IMO rule violations Many shipowners are said to be insufficiently aware of the expanded potential for criminal prosecutions in the US in cases... Tanker crew released after kidnap ordeal The crew of a Greek-owned tanker have been released after being held hostage for three weeks in the west of... Torm buys two LR2 newbuildings from GSI The two vessels will be fitted with scrubbers and the potential for dual-fuel installation Danish shipping chiefs sign up to women's charter The target is to have 75% of companies in Denmark signed up to the charter by the start of 2021... Kishore Rajvanshy: The leader who created a maritime family Rajvanshy believes the best business decision he ever made was to launch Fleet's own crewing and personnel department two years... Harry Banga: Reaping the rewards of hard work, commitment and generosity Caravel Group chief's uncanny ability to time his decisions has not been lost on industry participants Daily Briefing Free to read: More banks pledge to align shipping lending to climate goals \| Fafalios urges care over RD fund... ICC signs deal to boost digitalisation of global trade and commerce Top names signing up include APRIL, Japanese trading houses Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui & Co, major financial institutions Mizuho Bank, MUFG... India may benefit from low-priced LNG with Mundra start-up Mundra and a second new terminal, Jaigarh, are expected to come online this year, bolstering India's LNG import capacity Beijing formally unveils tax waiver for bunker fuel Consumption tax was not mentioned in the announcement, but the levy should also be exempted, in line with similar tax... Long Beach port director delivers upbeat view for 2020 As a result of the recent Phase One trade agreement between Washington and Beijing, the Long Beach port supremo expects...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Logistics buyers balancing automation with human autonomy Freighter slot restrictions drag down Schiphol's annual volume DP World seeks stake in Russia's Fesco Carriers skipping congested Le Havre amid French longshore strike BluJay, project44 team up in latest TMS-visibility partnership Indian terminal pricing regulations challenge carrier freight contracts

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Two-tier cape market emerges as scrubbers earn a premium Exmar announces two financing deals Brookfield completes takeover and rebrands Teekay Offshore Wallem executive told female cadet it did not employ "girls" Coronavirus and rumours of Cosco relief hurt VLCC sentiment Maersk hikes LSFO surcharges as bunker prices spike Counselling for seafarers is an 'iCALL' away World first: Eidesvik converting PSV to run on ammonia Coronavirus epidemic halts ships to and from Wuhan port Insurers warn coronavirus crisis could close ports Stena upsizes bond to $700m in refinancing effort Torm moves for scrubber-fitted tanker newbuildings in China Bahrain LNG start-up phase slows as floating storage unit idles China Steel Express in talks to sell capesize bulkers amid fleet renewal Greek shipowners in bid to return dignity to hospital patients IHI Corp boss hits out at shipbuilding subsidies Poseidon Principles confident of big Asian lenders signing soon Klaveness Combination Carriers drums up bond interest Death of Antonio Litman leaves Clay Maitland shattered Raft of scrubber-fitted VLCCs emerge as sales candidates Shipping must be right on the ball in tackling carbon goals MOL-Karpowership venture adds third LNG ship for FSRU flip Varsamis family company ups dry bulk stakes with Luhai supramax deal Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik to be liquidated with $723m debt Teekay Offshore continues shuttle tanker demolition spree with green recycling sale Sovcomflot suezmax fetches strong price in sale to Sea Pioneer Now is the time to embrace the cost of turning shipping green Turkish authorities continue to detain Songa boxship Fleet of five anchor-handlers heading to breakers Austal books high-speed cat order from Comoros Islands Kotug vessels aid fire-hit containership off Mozambique

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JANUARY 23, 2020
DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects... Online Haul of Fame: Con-way Freight Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder... US seeks steering parts divestiture in WABCO-ZF merger Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America. Food, beverage sector gained ground in 2019 US warehouse leasing, CBRE says Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says Covenant Transportation sees 'difficult operating environment' in fourth quarter Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist. Truckload down, Dedicated up in Marten's fourth quarter Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period. Driver abuse complaints continue to follow Amazon Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him "like a rented mule." Walmart asks court to reconsider jury award to drivers in California Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers 737 MAX crisis undercuts Southwest Airlines' profits Southwest Airlines is the latest carrier to describe how the loss of capacity from the 737 MAX grounding is eating into profits. Ag shippers wants carriers held more accountable for container availability The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has developed service contract guidance its members can use to set parameters for when ocean carriers should issue or withhold detention... Celadon brings U.S. bankruptcy to Canada in victory for ex-Hyndman drivers Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon's Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets. Flat volumes plus loosening capacity equals more power for shippers Despite strong economic data in favor of the carriers, flat volumes and loosening capacity garners a power grab by the shippers. Jet engines bolster earnings at railcar lessor GATX Spare aircraft engine dispositions stave off weakened demand for railcars in North America. Procter & Gamble misses sales expectations amid 'challenging competitive' marketplace Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) released its fiscal year 2020 second-quarter results ahead of the opening bell on Thursday. The Cincinnati-based consumer products giant reported... American Airlines sees steep drop in cargo revenue, volume It doesn't look like American's cargo fortunes are going to turn around soon, but its overall operational performance is improving. Laws limiting independent contractors shine spotlight on driver leasing companies Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations. Freight Futures daily curve: 1/23 National Trucking Freight Futures rise on Wednesday as the East region regains some luster. Winter storm still spinning over fast-growing Midwest freight market Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market. Transportation technology takes center stage on last day of NITL Summit Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020... US rail volumes still sluggish Year-to-date U.S. rail traffic is 7.8% lower compared with the same period in 2019. Today's Pickup: Waymo to run self-driving trucks in Texas, New Mexico Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee... Heartland Express earnings miss partly related to recent acquisition Heartland Express' financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than... FMC's newest commissioner dives into role Commissioner Carl Bentzel said the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will have an increasing role in the development of shoreside activities that impact international container shipping. Automatic processes drive higher customer satisfaction Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service. Airlines extend 737 MAX blackouts as Boeing eyes earlier production start The infection from the Boeing 737 MAX crisis is spreading through the aviation sector, hurting airlines, suppliers and their employees. How does captive insurance benefit trucking companies? Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers in logistics ecosystem To have an edge in the logistics market, it is critical for companies to spot the right talent and retain them in their ranks over... Autonomous trucks may come to dominate UK ferry traffic A twin push to reduce labor costs and carbon emissions could transform ro/ro traffic flows, according to white paper. US Class I rail headcount tumbles Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board. Union Pacific fourth-quarter net profit slips 10% Net income falls in the fourth quarter amid a decline in operating revenue and a decrease in rail volumes. C.H. Robinson launches incubator to develop supply chain technology solutions (with video) C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator. Trucking industry has cause for optimism despite challenges, insiders say Cautious optimism was a common thread during the Highway Transportation Session at the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 Summit. The NITL 2020 panel discussion Tuesday... Pilot Flying J changes name to capture totality of businesses (with video) Seeing expansion of the truck stop business as finite, Pilot Flying J is rapidly expanding its energy business. Reflecting that is a name change to...

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JANUARY 23, 2020
Oil union in Argentina's Vaca Muerta play calls off strike An oil union in Neuquen, Argentina's biggest oil and natural gas basin, called off a threat to go on strike after companies vowed to not fire some 700 workers, a union leader said Thursday, easing concerns about the impact on oil and gas production. Repsol's 2019 upstream production slips 1% to 709,000 boe/d Spanish energy group Repsol's upstream oil and gas production in 2019 fell 1% year on year despite Q4 volumes hitting a record quarterly high driven by increased North American output. China coronavirus outbreak puts spotlight on global demand growth concerns The coronavirus outbreak in China continued to rattle commodity markets Thursday, as the number of cases increased, as did quarantines, raising concerns of lower demand growth. HSFO wins second chance in US as a feedstock: sources The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's sulfur reduction regulations for bunker fuel has sidelined high sulfur fuel oil from the global marine fuel pool, but feedstock supply tightness on the US Gulf Coast has created an outlet for Russian fuel oil, giving it a second life in the US. US crude stocks show counter-seasonal draw amid strong refinery demand US crude supply contracted counter-seasonally last week amid stronger-than-normal refinery demand, US Energy Information Administration data showed Thursday. Oil bounces on US stock draw, but settles lower on flu-related demand concerns A surprise US crude inventory draw slowed an overnight oil price decline, but futures still settled in the red amid concerns that the further spread of coronavirus could impact demand. Transition to IMO 2020 marine fuel sulfur limit rule "relatively smooth": IMO "The next important target is fast approaching, when carrying non-compliant fuel oil on board ships becomes prohibited on March 1, 2020," Lim said. LSSR prices rise on IMO, 0.5% marine fuel blending demand "I do not think it makes much sense on FCC at the moment," another source said. JAPAN DATA: Nov bonded bunker fuel oil sales up 10.7% from October METI's data also showed Japan's November sales of bonded marine diesel oil fell 0.9% month on month and 15.7% year on year to 62,938 barrels. China virus may hit 260,000 b/d of global oil demand, mainly jet fuel: Goldman Sachs The impact translates into a $3/b impact on benchmark oil prices, the bank said. Fujairah to reveal new storage and refining projects as it reclaims more land "This year they (new projects) are likely to be more tankage (mixed products and crude) and refinery," Hamoudi said.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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