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November 3, 2021

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Container shipping rates from North Asia to North America seen rebounding IMO reaffirms commitment to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping Maersk delivers record earnings in Q3 MOL in joint study on use of wind propulsion system for bulk carrier US inventories reach record high CCS-UK ready for CDS import declarations Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on certain seamless tubes, pipes from China Chennai Port registers all-time record in cargo handling & containers in Oct. Minister inaugurates new radars & Vessel Traffic Management System at Cochin Port Mumbai Port Trust to become Mumbai Port Authority from today American Airlines Cargo boosts transatlantic services APM Terminals Pipavav receives first full reefer rake from ICD Viramgam Aviation Ministry waives charges for freighters to promote agri exports from NE Empowered Group of Secretaries set up to monitor implementation of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Global aviation seen recovering to 2019 levels by end-2023 Passenger to freighter aircraft conversion seen strong Rail freight continues to speed ahead G20 economies rolling back Covid-19-related trade restrictions, but more steps urged Merchandise exports surge again Blue Dart announces Q2 results with new all-time highs for revenue & earnings Hactl returns to normal operations

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Weekly container train between Milan and Moscow Aercap acquires GE Capital Aviation Services ATC Aviation assists ITA Airways' cargo business More South Baltic Transport Loops Forward to the biggest hydrogen-powered fleet Platform for pharma logistics providers Port of Rotterdam elects new representative Another Korea Russia Express service Tanzania Railways to receive locos from Malaysia Balimpex becomes Dutch Standard Club chooses Robert Drummond Cargo Force: four new facilities for USPS Three new vehicles in one go Coalition for wind propulsion at sea GW launches "zero emissions" programme "Curiosity of the Day" Adelaide Airport picks Brenton Cox Ontario on its way to confirming cargo role

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
'Strategic transformation of ocean business' brings Maersk record Q3 profit GXO Logistics upgrades guidance as spin-off proves a success Maersk confirms move into air freight services with 777 and Senator buys Challenges rising - unlike water levels - for shippers using Europe's barges Perishables shippers high and dry as reefer rates soar and boxes run short COP26: LNG in the firing line as nations unite behind zero-carbon maritime targets Warehouse shortages will stay with us until 2023 as inventory gows SM Line plans post-IPO expansion via US east coast container service On the wires: M'rsk's warm sunrise a cold sunset for forwarders

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
COP26: U.S. signs "Zero by 2050" declaration The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as Crew change problems continue New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancelations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home after completing their contracts. This is Second GEV compressed-hydrogen carrier design gains ABS AiP Perth, Western Australia-headquartered Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) is pushing forward with its plans to develop compressed hydrogen tankers as a means of transporting green energy to regional markets. Back in July Equinor unveils new floating wind foundation design Hoping to be successful in its ScotWind proposal, Norwegian based energy giant Equinor has now revealed its preferred floating wind foundation design for full-scale gigawatt (GW) commercial floating offshore wind. Called the Matson commits to net zero GHG by 2050 One of the most iconic names in U.S. shipping, Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Matson Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has published new long-term environmental goals in a Sustainability Report 2020 Supplement that commit the company Heddle Shipyards picked for cable ferry build A CAD 3.3 million (about US$2,6 million) investment by the Government of Ontario will see Canada's Heddle Shipyards build a new cable ferry for the route that links the province's Simcoe Island Ferry Design: The boat is just one part of the solution There are a lot of moving parts to designing a ferry system, and the boat itself is just the one that floats. Ferries-and in particular commuter ferries-are components of overall transportation networks.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Shipping carbon levy support grows as 50 states back IMO action The Dhaka-Glasgow Declaration marks a significant shift in the scale of political backing for accelerated action within the IMO, but... COP26: Net-zero camp boosted by US-Danish pledge, but success is far from certain Denmark's prime minister used the opening of COP26 to call for zero emissions by 2050 as more countries add their... GoodBulk reports record quarter after capesize highs With majority of the fleet in the spot market, third-quarter revenues increased by 74% Make charterers, not owners, pay for emissions, say EU shipowners EU shipowners' association also calls for dedicated fund to support marine fuel transition Capesize bubble bursts as daily rates drop 64% in three weeks Weaker indicators out of China combined with lower iron ore volumes from Brazil and potentially Australia as the first-quarter approaches... Maersk looks to long-term contracts for stable revenues The integration of its carrier and logistics business, and now airfreight, have helped Maersk increase contract volumes to more than... Seanergy bullish on long-term outlook for capesizes Soaring third-quarter earnings reflect highest rates for a decade as well as new acquisitions FSL Trust posts loss as spot tanker rates suffer Singapore-listed trust continues distributions to unit holders as investment climate in shipping seen as 'challenging' Steamship chief says double-digit rate hike is 'solid step' 'It was necessary to make progress towards a balanced combined ratio. This is a very solid step in that direction... ONE chief shrugs off boxship orderbook concerns Shipping lines 'have to do the next best thing' due the current unavailability of zero-emission fuels Daily Briefing 'No indication' big fleets have edge on expenses - survey \| Deviation from planned route led to Stellar Banner grounding... Maersk expansion takes off with airfreight acquisition Maersk is to acquire airfreight specialist Senator Logistics and acquire more aircraft for its Star Air operation. Company reports record... California ports start container dwell fee programme to tackle backlog 'We need our supply chain partners to make operational changes that will reduce dwell times, clear our terminals and make...

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
NWSA terminal joins LA-LB in assessing excessive container dwell fee Vaccine mandate for large US companies may snap supply chain: truckers Small importers lack big retailers' levers to avoid new LA-LB storage fees COVID-19 accelerates Maersk's long-term contract business JOC Intermodal Savings Index: Contract savings rise, spot savings dip in Q3 Maersk grows global air cargo network with $644 million Senator takeover

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Seaboard closes $180m vessel order as its shipping profits surge DHT Holdings sees tanker rate weakness drag on into fourth quarter Classification societies insist US shipping up to offshore wind challenge China quarantine restrictions add to seafarer woes, despite jump in Covid jab rates Maersk makes more in single quarter than whole year as gravy train keeps rolling Poseidon Principles 'won't wait for IMO if it does not respond to COP26' Seanergy profit soars in red-hot capesize bulker market IRISL arrests MR tanker in Cyprus as it doggedly campaigns to recoup ships Former Arctic shipping analyst Ringheim emerges as banker at DNB Markets Odfjell exits shortsea trade with sale of chemical tanker trio Glomar signs deal to fuel North Sea fleet with renewable HVO blend CNOOC floats tender to build a 12,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel CIT lends $70m in refinancing of Greece-based dry bulk fleet Crew stuck on arrested tanker due to red tape, rigid Covid rules Pareto Bank lends another $35m as it expands containership book Four seafarers missing after tanker, fishing boat collide Getting shipping to zero-carbon target will take these key steps well before 2050 Stellar Banner master's decision to deviate led to catastrophic grounding Maersk celebrates record profits by acquiring German forwarder GTT snares greater share of LNG fuelling market as newbuildings tick up Minerva, Transmed offload 17-year-old crude carriers Precious Shipping bulker, crew arrested in Nigeria drugs bust Eagle Bulk boss Gary Vogel wins pay rise as record profits roll in MOL and Vale team-up to probe potential of rotor sails on large bulk carriers Tanker exit: Spetalen sells stake in VLCC owned with Ofer and Economou Gallagher asks if club reserves could be used to calm P&I's perfect storm Handysize bulk carriers seize opportunities in disrupted shipping markets Nordic American Tankers fixes suezmax for 12 months as 'insurance policy' China Cosco Shipping Corp unveils new chairman Yangzijiang says impact of China power cuts 'kept under control'

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Air Canada rides auxiliary freighters to record cargo revenue Air Canada Cargo has been a strong pandemic performer, but the passenger side of the business is finally beginning to recover. Shipping shares in sea of red as broader stock market rises Virtually every U.S.-listed shipping stock fell on a day that the S&P 500 hit a record high. Maersk expands logistics supermarket with airfreight investments Shipping giant Maersk has transformed itself into a one-stop shop for logistics services and now is growing its airfreight capability. 58,900 long-dwelling containers now on penalty clock in LA, Long Beach A whopping 40,000 of those containers have been at the Port of LA for nine-plus days, which is considered lingering. Cybercriminals selling access to shipping, logistics firm networks, report warns Cybercriminals have attempted to sell network access for multiple shipping and logistics firms, opening the door for devastating ransomware attacks in the global supply chain,... Matson aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2050 Matson set additional emissions-reduction targets Monday. The Hawaii-based shipping company plans to reach its goals by improving efficiency and accelerating zero-carbon fuels and technologies. Fines aim to discourage shippers using LA port as makeshift warehouse The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are turning into makeshift warehouses. Officials hope new fines on lingering cargo will end the practice. Shipping giant Maersk continues buying spree after best quarter ever Maersk expands air business after earning more in a single quarter than in any prior full year.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Brazil's independent truckers start strike, but impact limited Brazil's independent truckers walked off the job at midnight Nov. 1 to protest high diesel prices, but adhesion to the strike was light after the federal government won a series of injunctions over the weekend that will limit the labor movement. US Senate panel eyes hearings on energy security in light of China military advances US Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee members Nov. 2 expressed interest in holding both a closed and a public hearing on US energy security preparedness in the event of conflicts around the world, in light of reports of China's rising military capabilities. Japanese refiner ENEOS cuts wholesale product prices by Yen 1,500/kl: sources ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, cut domestic wholesale base prices for its five major rack oil products by Yen 1,500/kiloliter ($2.10/b), making the first decrease in 10 weeks, market sources said Nov. 2. Container throughput at Gothenburg increases by 16% amid high transport demand Freight volumes at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden continue to increase as demand for transport across Northwest Europe remains high as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service says it's liquidating Polish bunker supplier Ship-Service said in a statement Nov. 2 that its shareholders had adopted a resolution to dissolve the company and carry out a liquidation procedure, which started Oct. 29. Australian heavy sweet crude premiums rise, LSFO cracks strengthen The cash differentials for December loading barrels of Australia's heavy sweet crudes were firm amid resilient low sulfur fuel oil cracks on the month, trade sources said Nov. 2. Oil flows to and from Sudan to resume after protestors agree to end blockade South Sudanese and Sudanese crude oil exports and oil product imports are expected to fully restart after protesters agreed to halt a blockade on roads and oil pipelines to and from the Red Sea port of Port Sudan, a senior oil official said Nov. 2. Marathon streamlines portfolio towards renewables as refined product demand rebounds Marathon Petroleum, the largest refining company in the United States, is evaluating refining and midstream assets in its portfolio as it shifts focus and capital spending away from refining and towards renewable projects. OIL FUTURES: Crude lacks direction ahead of OPEC+ meeting, US inventory numbers Crude oil futures settled mixed Nov. 2 as the market looked toward the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and US inventory reports for direction. KCS resumes rail operations at Mexico Lazaro Cardenas port after 91-day blockade Kansas City Southern resumed rail operations from the Mexican port of Lazaro Cardenas on Nov. 1 after 91 days of a protest blockade and $25 million in losses. COP26: India's PM Modi commits to net-zero emissions by 2070 In other new commitments, Modi said India would reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030. Ammonia supply down on lower natural gas supplies: trader Middle East prices also were on the rise with a deal heard at $715/mt FOB Middle East loading H2 November. Platts launches daily Asia bitumen assessments from November 1 The new assessments reflect two grades of bitumen basis FOB Singapore and FOB South Korea. ADNOC Global Trading Ltd to join Asia gasoil physical MOC Platts will publish all relevant information from ADNOC Global Trading Ltd accordingly. Weak demand caps Hong Kong Nov ex-wharf low sulfur marine fuel premiums The persistent weak demand for downstream delivered marine fuel 0.5%S kept Hong Kong well supplied with low sulfur fuel oil bunkers, industry sources said. INTERVIEW: Sing Fuels eyes geographic forays amid decarbonization efforts The Singapore-headquartered company revenues jumped 45% year on year in the financial year ended September, with its total marine fuel sales volumes up 20% on the year, Sonnich Thomsen, managing director bunkers, said. Singapore marine fuel 0.5%S bunker premium at multimonth highs on tight barge availability Berthing congestions have extended the time required for bunker barges to refuel, thus restricting the availability of slots for prompt deliveries, market sources said. COP26: Biden says administration 'working overtime' on climate strategy The White House, however, released a long-term strategy Nov. 1 to meet its 2050 goal, with a focus on actions this decade. And it noted plans to work with Congress to provide $3 billion annually in climate adaptation finance, intended to help those most vulnerable to climate change worldwide. COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region. Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market. Primorsk November ULSD exports to rise 26% on month to 1.5 mil mt The Northwest European ULSD market was fairly balanced in October, with volumes of oil in storage caverns and tanks falling due to good demand and a strong backwardation in the futures market. COP26: Southeast Asia moves on climate with A$2 bil Australia funding, net zero targets In a separate joint statement on Nov. 1, PM Morrison, minister for emissions reduction Angus Taylor, and minister for foreign affairs Marise Payne said Australia's new A$2 billion commitment will be spread over the next five years to developing countries in the region.

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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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

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

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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

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