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08 October 2026 - Year XXX

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May 14, 2021

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MAY 15, 2021
A rush to US ports

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MAY 13, 2021
Containership time-charter lengths - and daily rates - break new records Ceva push for new CMA CGM Air Cargo routes sparks fears of family ties Railroad battle between CN and CP for Kansas City Southern heats up Smart Smartlynx brings in passenger-freighters as it eyes growing demand Performance-based pricing and innovation now key for 'makers and movers' 'Brexit is behind us and we're still here' - DFDS sees strong freight revenue in Q1 Forth Ports welcomes new executives Michelle Primrose and Matt McCreath UK Royal Mail to test drone deliveries to Scilly Isles Analysis: What to do with Worldwide Flight Services

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MAY 13, 2021
Vale VLOC newbuild fitted with 5 tilting rotor sales A 325,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) newbuilding under construction in China for charter to Brazilian mining giant Vale has been fitted with five Norsepower Oy tilting rotor sales. Tilting the 16 U.S. states take lead in international seafarer vaccinations The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) reports that, to date, 16 states in the U.S. have begun vaccination programs for foreign-national crews of ships delivering goods to their ports. European countries are $700,000 U.S. offshore wind supply chain study gets underway A major effort aimed at developing a comprehensive U.S. offshore wind supply chain roadmap has launched. The comprehensive study is a combination of two projects with $400,000 in funding coming from the Italy's Cosulich Group orders LNG bunkering vessel LNG continues to be available as a marine fuel in an increasing number of ports. Among the latest orders for LNG bunkering vessels to be placed is one from Genoa, Italy, based DHS approves temporary Jones Act waiver In response to the problems caused by the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, approved "a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in response to eastern seaboard Great Lakes Dredge & Dock wins awards totaling $112.8 million America's largest provider of dredging services, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) today reported that it had received major dredging awards totaling $112.8 million. The work includes: Mobile Harbor Navigation-Phase 3 AST authorized as first Liberian-flag Iridium GMDSS provider Iridium Communications Inc. reports that its partner Applied Satellite Technology (AST) has become the first authorized Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service provider for Liberian flagged vessels. The Liberian

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MAY 13, 2021
Bill of Lading case looks set for Supreme Court hearing 'English law says a master can only sign a bill of lading that accurately reflects the condition of the cargo... Pandemic curbs drive seaborne drugs smuggling Drug seizures from cargo ships are increasing as coronavirus restrictions and lack of flights drive smugglers to send more shipments... Why Alfa Laval paid over the odds for StormGeo Alfa Laval considered recruiting digital natives but found they don't stay long. It also considered investing in a start-up but... Capesize market slips as charterers take a breath A change in sentiment is creeping into the market, analysts say, even as iron ore futures move up to a... Europe's leading ports see slow volume recovery Port congestion, Brexit and the pandemic continue to affect northern European box terminals. The Suez Canal blockage has added to... UK's freeports offer more than just tax relief, lawyer says Ince head of tax Huw Witty says freeports offer benefits besides tax breaks for exporters, after concerns exporters will miss... Maersk sees customer support for decarbonisation plans With more brands seeking to burnish their green credentials, shipping offers a means to remove carbon from their supply chains... HOLD The Lloyd's List Podcast: Remotely operated shipping now in the spotlight Connectivity between ship and shore will be cascaded to the next level when the industry emerges from Covid-19 Teekay sees 'positive indicators' for tanker market Teekay Tankers, which posted a $21m loss in the first quarter, has declared options to repurchase six vessels Maersk seeks a sustainable box shipping model Maersk built its scale on the back of its container shipping business. With its new logistics integrator model, ocean freight... Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping leaders disagree on future of LNG in shipping \| MSC linked to Minsheng Leasing newbuilds order... US east coast Colonial pipeline resumes operations after cyber-attack Transatlantic tanker rates have steadied, with fixtures agreed earlier this work to ship gasoline and other refined products to the... Shipping's digitalisation requires trust and collaboration to succeed Ship agents could find a new responsibility in making transformation accessible to all the port community. Companies with a global... Costamare looks to raise $120m in landmark Greek bond issue The announcement will see the US-listed containership owner become the first company from one of the mainstream cargo shipping sectors...

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MAY 13, 2021
LA port making dent in backlog before peak season Siemens Gamesa reports loss even as wind backlog jumps Shipper status updates could mitigate chassis shortages: transportation providers Crippling duty on Chinese chassis upheld in final ruling Fuel shortages further tighten Southeast truck capacity Shippers' shift to integrated services will last post-pandemic: Maersk Optimal Dynamics lands big investment for fleet decision making

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MAY 13, 2021
Safety issues driving Eneti decision to build Jones Act WTIV US government hits 20 cruiseships with lower marks on Covid-19 readiness SFL snaps up bargain boxship with Maersk charter in 'frenzied' market CIT seals second deal in a week with $34m refinancing for Globus Maritime Staubo takes over as Golar LNG chief executive after partners sale Solstad Offshore sells again as DOF scoops Atlantic charters Battered cruise industry can recover off strong demand, analysts say Biggest rotor sail project installed on Pan Ocean VLOC newbuild for iron ore giant Vale Tomini Shipping falls to loss as bulker finance costs rise NYK Line carries out world's first barge-to-ship methanol bunkering ICS unveils 'roadmap' for global vaccination hubs for seafarers VLCC prices breach $100m mark on steel plate rises and shipyard berth dearth Law firm CJC makes new hires at its UK offices Bimco's Sand says 10m dwt of crude tankers must be scrapped to ease delivery pain Leasing player SFL to take advantage of 'challenging' banking market Tristan Smith: 'The IMO seems in denial about the scale of carbon challenge' Teekay LNG slides vessel trio into hot spot market Teekay Tankers buys back six aframaxes for $129m as it logs loss Ship managers pause crew changes of Indian seafarers as nation grapples with Covid-19 Okeanis looks forward to 'biggest production rise in history' after profit slashed Kepler Cheuvreux predicts 'explosive' tanker market gains Precious Shipping reaps rewards of decade high market in first quarter It is time for change: the end of Worldscale for tanker fixtures A decade of disruption: how VesselsValue carved out ship valuation niche VesselsValue to move beyond shipping as new Asian offices open Dutch to vaccinate 49,000 seafarers against Covid-19

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MAY 13, 2021
Port of LA lengthens 'unprecedented run' "This was by far the busiest April in the port's 114-year history, outpacing the previous record set just back in 2019 by a hefty 29%." Inflation alert: Container shipping rates just spiked (again) The situation for importers is getting even more dire. Already extreme container rates are ascending to even higher peaks. Amazon Air begins daily service to Pittsburgh, Kansas City Amazon planes are shuttling between more than 40 airports in the U.S. That translates into faster e-commerce deliveries by eliminating trucks. 'Ongoing cargo boom' drives Port of Long Beach's record April E-commerce spurs a year-over-year container volume hike of 43.6%. US greenlights fuel transport by foreign ships The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.

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MAY 13, 2021
Tellurian to finish commercialization of Driftwood LNG first phase in few weeks: Souki Tellurian expects to complete commercial agreements within the next few weeks sufficient to support the first phase of its Driftwood LNG export project in Louisiana, Executive Chairman Charif Souki said May 12. Brazil's Enauta restarts second well at offshore Atlanta heavy oil field Brazilian independent oil and natural gas producer Enauta restarted a second production well at the offshore Atlanta field on May 7, boosting the field's output to about 18,500 b/d of oil equivalent, executives said during a conference call May 13. Azerbaijani crude supplies to Belarus stall on changes to US sanctions Azerbaijan is not planning to ship crude to Belarus in May, a spokesman for Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company Socar said May 12, in the wake of tightening of US sanctions against Belarus. US exports reported sharply lower on week as flows to Asia sink US crude exports over the week-ended May 7 were reported sharply lower at 1.796 million b/d, the lowest weekly average reported by the US Energy Information Administration since October 12, 2018, when weekly exports were reported at 1.782 million b/d. Wolf Midstream to build NGL North system from Alberta oil sands Calgary-based Wolf Midstream will build the NGL North pipeline and separation system from the Alberta oil sands to produce more petrochemical feedstock and help reduce emissions from hydrocarbons that would otherwise be burned off in natural gas consumption, the company said. Pemex to invest $2.6 billion at Tula refinery to cut dependence of imported fuels: CEO Mexico's Pemex will invest $2.64 billion to complete a coking plant at its Tula refinery as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on imported fuels, the state company's CEO said May 12. White House tackles outdated cyber tools for federal networks, urges industry to follow suit US President Joe Biden took steps to modernize national cyber defenses with an executive order and encouraged the private sector to similarly pursue ambitious measures to align their cybersecurity investments with the goal of mitigating future breaches. Japan's INPEX raises 2021 oil, gas production outlook to 570,000 boe/d as OPEC+ cuts ease Japan's largest upstream company INPEX said May 13 it has revised higher its 2021 oil and gas production outlook by 2% to 570,000 b/d of oil equivalent as a result of the eased OPEC+ output cuts and other factors. Biden administration to address cyber security of energy assets: Secretary Granholm US President Joe Biden's administration will address the vulnerability of the nation's pipelines and other energy assets in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hacking attack, US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said May 13. US grants single Jones Act waiver to move fuel to East Coast as Colonial Pipeline restarts The US has issued a Jones Act waiver to a single shipper to move gasoline and jet fuel from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast as the Colonial Pipeline restarts, the Department of Homeland Security said May 13. REFINERY NEWS: Limetree Bay temporarily shuts St. Croix refinery Limetree Bay refinery announced it suspended production operations May 12 after an incident at a flare unit "resulted in the release of oil droplets, which traveled directly west," according to a company press release. OIL FUTURES: Crude falls as Colonial Pipeline due to resume full operations soon 1004 GMT: Oil futures prices fell in midmorning London trading May 13 on news that the key Colonial Pipeline in the US has restarted operations following a cyberattack on May 7. OIL FUTURES: USAC product cracks retreat as Colonial Pipeline prepares to restart ICE New York Harbor ULSD crack versus Brent fell to around $16.91/b, down around 50 cents from a 14-month high at the close May 12. The ICE NYH RBOB crack versus Brent, which had closed at the highest since August 2017 on May 12, was down around 20 cents at $21.01/b. Colonial Pipeline to deliver products to all markets by midday Colonial Pipeline said it expects to deliver fuel to all of its markets by midday May 13 following the substantial progress made overnight on the restart after being downed for five days from a cyberattack. OIL FUTURES: Crude sees largest selloff since late March amid Colonial restart, profit taking Crude oil futures settled down more than 3% on May 13 as supply concerns eased following the reopening of a key US refined products pipeline. Cheniere Energy sees first-quarter lift from strong global LNG market fundamentals Cheniere Energy delivered to Europe what it described as its first carbon neutral LNG shipment, the company said May 4 as it recorded an almost 5% increase in its quarterly profit because of strong global demand and prices and no cargo cancellations. IMO's efforts to decarbonize shipping sector need to accelerate: shipping leaders Consumers may demand faster progress, Maersk official says Progress may require collaboration between stakeholders European land mobility hits six-month high as oil demand outlook improves Sharp summer road fuel demand jump expected Aviation activity still some 70% below pre-pandemic level Spot tankers with Jones Act voyage options fail amid Colonial Pipeline restart Jones Act MR earnings $20,000/d higher on international flag tonnage Pipeline return could depress USGC freight rates: shipbrokers RUSSIA DATA: Jan-March oil product exports fall 2.7% on year Russia exports diesel, fuel oil and jet fuel to international markets, and recently started exporting gasoline to Northwest Europe for onward shipment to Africa and the Americas. NWE low sulfur fuel oil crack hits new seven-month low LSFO crack hits lowest level in seven months Weak bunker demand depressing values UK car use could fall up to 10% in post-pandemic shift to more remote working: study Still 'too early' to call the impact of post-pandemic travel changes Impact on public transport usage could see up to 25% reduction REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Maintenance period in Russia set to peak in May Russia is not planning to enforce an export ban on gasoline as there are sufficient stocks, according to local media reports MiQ, Carbon Limits to develop certification standard for methane emissions in LNG To provide buyers with 'transparency' on LNG cargo performance Certification to be done on asset basis EQT, Northeast Natural Energy signed up for MiQ certification INTERVIEW: Torm banks on long-term strength of large oil product tankers Shift in refinery capacity to lead to higher ton-mile demand No single fuel will fit the bill on road to decarbonization Colonial Pipeline begins restart process that will take several days Limited downtime causes only modest pricing disruptions Panic-buying led to 50% of gas stations reporting outages in some states Higher oil demand, prices driving Vaca Muerta oil and gas output growth in Argentina: execs Oil to lead initial production growth Gas to follow over long-term in the energy transition A key for unleashing investment is a proposed promotions law Singapore developing classification system to boost quality of carbon credits These actions will help strengthen the confidence of carbon market participants.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LOGISTICS

German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO

Berlin

In February the antitrust authority had approved it

PORTS

Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian

Milan

PORTS

Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO

Rome

Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.

PORTS

DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda

Dubai

Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

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.

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf

Southampton

The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.

PORTS

Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved

Gioia Tauro

The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

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.

SAILING LIST

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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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

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

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.

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