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September 8, 2021

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31 Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021 Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Repairs to Mumbai Port berth Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24 MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

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"Always on the ball" More hinterland connections for Kiel Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong Fast weekly rail service Helena Melnikov now leads BME Contract for very large gas carrier Panattoni Europe conquers Paris BLR breaks three records in August Field test for e-truck in rough conditions Car carriers set a trend Reopening borders with historic GSA partner Digital CRM customised for logistics business Head of network for Pall-Ex Terminal manager for Hams Hall region Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs Mixed results in Auckland "Curiosity of the Day" Swiss supplies for Ukraine Russia to containerise postal items

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities' Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8, FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track? Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen... Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with... Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster... BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for... CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since... Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they... Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with... Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July... Daily Briefing China is starting to dominate marine insurance \| The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on... Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of... China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020 Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022 Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state. Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online. TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery. Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer 240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins $7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan. Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030 CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Algeciras. A decline in Barcelona.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

SHIPPING

Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen

London

Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total

LOGISTICS

Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe

Montreal/San Francisco

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.

Genoa

Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

SAILING LIST

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CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

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

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

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