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September 14, 2022

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AMTOI seminar in Kolkata deliberates on key issues CMA CGM Group completes 44 years of passion! IT enablement, e-commerce, R&D, export hubs likely to be cornerstone of new FTP DP World joins Digital Supply Chain Institute India explores cargo routes to NE using Bangla ports as transhipment hubs Shashi Tharoor releases book on power of mind engineering by former Cochin Port Deputy Chairman Surge in overall export of agricultural & processed food products this fiscal Gujarat seen having potential to become key hub of green ship recycling & vehicle scrapping Air cargo markets at near pre-pandemic levels American Airlines Cargo now offers expanded Americas & Caribbean origins on WebCargo Air India leases 30 new aircraft India's LNG imports down CMA CGM overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe Automobile transportation by rail getting policy impetus

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Port luck for Buenaventura Transmec widens bridge to North Africa Regular service between Italy and Belarus/Russia Growing in the health care sector LNG to China via MOL Rotate joins Cargotech network K+N picks Siew Loong Wong for Asia Pacific An automotive alliance in the Middle East From TSC to Scoular Global Shipping Medgulf sails on 29 September Hydrogen to replace diesel Lina Haddad joins France PCS Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation join forces "Curiosity of the Day" First all-electric terminal tractor delivered Caspian Sea is top Chep: Luca Sgura to lead Swiss business Menzies Aviation now at Philadelphia airport Strong financial year for Australian Post

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Typhoon Muifa to shut China ports for second time in 10 days Unite confirms new eight-day strike at Felixstowe will overlap Liverpool action Against the odds: DSV, M'rsk, DP-DHL & Kuehne - speeding ain't bad Japanese exporters to pay more for long-haul sea freight as exports fade Xeneta raises $80m to fund new hires and possible acquisitions European trucking hit by low demand and costly fuel Liège Airport incident raises debate over safety over ageing freighters On the wires: CH Robinson insider action - food for thought Supply chains show slow progress toward e-document transition On the wires: US trade & container hangover - but lucky 13 for CPI? Transmec Group set to acquire TNA Cargo on Med near-shoring growth

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joins the Methanol Institute Thus far there are no methanol-fueled cruise ships. However, that doesn't mean that there won't be and the Methanol Institute has just welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYCE: NCLH) as its newest

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Xeneta raises US$80 million to fuel expansion into new markets Ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, Xeneta announced a US$80 million investment at a US$265 million valuation led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, a global private equity advisory firm, with participation from NY-based Lugard Road Capital. With this move, Xeneta aims to accelerate investments in platform development and continue s Box volumes boost at Omani ports in 2022 first half The Omani ports have reported growth in container volumes, as well as in general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, for the first six months of the year. In particular, the country's ports moved 2.58 million TEU in the first two quarters, which represents a 2% increase compared with the same period last year. This growth is mainly driven by the 2% increase in Salalah port's box volume. In the same perio MSC could face default penalty in MCS' FMC complaint MSC is facing a default judgement from the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the complaint brought by US furniture maker MCS Industries, after the Swiss-Italian liner giant failed to submit documents that the FMC had ordered to be turned over as part of the proceedings. In July 2021, US furniture maker MCS filed complaints with the FMC, alleging that MSC and COSCO Shipping Lines reneged on Felixstowe port workers announce new strike action Workers at the port of Felixstowe will go on another strike after the failure in negotiations between the British trade union Unite and CK Hutchison-owned Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, the port owner. Unite said that last week the management at the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company ended pay talks after refusing to improve its pay offer and instead announced that it was imposing a pay de ZIM consolidates India network via East Africa weekly connection ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has introduced a new express string between West India and East Africa. The independently-operated service, branded as IAX (India Africa Express), has the following port rotation: Nhava Sheva (PSA Mumbai), Mundra, Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. The Israeli carrier has deployed three vessels with a capacity of around 1,500 TEU each for a weekly frequency on the route. HHLA completes AGV charging infrastructure project at Container Terminal Altenwerder In August, the final charging station for the electrified Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) was approved at the world's first climate-neutral handling facility, HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Germany, and put into regular operation. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) said that 18 electric charging stations are now available for charging the automatically driven AGVs that transport Drewry rejects 20ft containers extinction scenarios Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of the global equipment pool decline over the past decade, the maritime research consultancy believe CMA CGM applies new overweight surcharge from Asia to North Europe CMA CGM will implement a new overweight surcharge from North East Asia, South East Asia, China, Hong Kong & Macau SAR to North Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Baltic. Effective from 15 September, customers of

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Eagle Bulk snaps up Japanese-built ultramax for $27.5m US-based owner Eagle Bulk Shipping has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a 2015-built scrubber-fitted ultramax bulk carrier for $27.5m. The vessel, built at Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan, will be renamed Tokyo Eagle and deliver to the company during the fourth quarter of 2022. After delivery, the Nasdaq-listed company's fleet will consist of 53 ... C-Bed secures new vessel contract in German North Sea Offshore accommodation specialist C-Bed has won a new contract for the 1999-built walk-to-work service operation vessel on the Vattenfall-operated DanTysk and Sandbank offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The contract comes less than four months after the company announced an operations and maintenance service project at DanTysk and Sandbank for the remainder of ... Tanjung Offshore scores new Petronas contract Malaysian offshore service provider Tanjung Offshore, part of T7 Global, has been awarded a contract by Petronas for the provision of subsea inspection services. The contract, effective until August 2024, will see the company provide platform-based inspection services utilising mini remotely operated vehicles (mini-ROV) for over 30 offshore structures such as jackets and pipelines in ... Date set for new strike at Felixstowe UK's top container port Felixstowe is facing its second eight-day strike this year as the pay dispute with workers continues. Fresh strikes have been announced from September 27 to October 5, after 82% of surveyed members of the Unite union, which represents 1,900 blue-collar workers at the port, rejected a 7% pay offer. The union ... Golden Energy Offshore PSV awarded more work with Repsol Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has secured a contract extension from Repsol Norge for the 2005-built platform supply vessel . The contract is in direct continuation of the current charter, which started in 2021 for a firm period of one year. The extension will see the vessel remain on charter with Repsol for an ... Xeneta raises $80m to support growth plans Oslo-based ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta has raised $80m in funding at a $265m valuation. The funding round was led by funds advised by Apax Digital, the growth equity arm of Apax, with NY-based Lugard Road Capital, an affiliate of a previous backer, Luxor, also taking part. Claimed to ... BlackRock emerges as major shareholder in Fredriksen's Golden Ocean BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, has become a major shareholder in John Fredriksen-backed Golden Ocean Group. The Nasdaq- and Oslo-listed bulker owner revealed in a filing on Tuesday that BlackRock holds a 5.07% stake in the company. The Golden Ocean holding makes BlackRock the second-largest investor, with some 10.2m shares, ... Berlin jittery about COSCO's planned investment in Hamburg Germany is having a national conversation about its economic ties with China, something that has come more into focus over a planned investment by state-run COSCO into one of the country's port crown jewels. The federal government continues to wrestle with the question of whether China's largest maritime conglomerate can invest in the port of ... Tankers set to profit further from G7 and EU action against Russia Last week saw the G7 group of countries - Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States - announce their intention to impose a globally recognised price cap on Russian oil exports as they strive to reduce Russia's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, another measure that tanker analysts are ... TGS lines up seismic survey off Australia Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS said it would conduct the Capreolus Phase 2 3D seismic survey in the Carnarvon Basin on the Australian Northwest Shelf, adjacent to the Capreolus Phase 1 survey acquired in 2015 by Polarcus and purchased by TGS in 2018. The new survey will comprise 4,500 sq km of multiclient seismic data ... New liner entrants face pressure from high charter bills As liner fortunes turn, some carriers are left saddled with very expensive chartered in ships, which could become a drag on profits. Alphaliner data looking at the top 30 carriers shows Unifeeder and Sea Lead Shipping rely on chartered in tonnage for 100% of their needs, while Emirates Shipping Line has a fleet made up ... Jacktel seals contract extension with TotalEnergies Jacktel, a subsidiary of Norway's Macro Offshore, has landed a contract extension with TotalEnergies for the accommodation jackup rig in Denmark. Haven has been on a contract with TotalEnergies for use on the Tyra field development offshore Denmark since last November. The new deal will keep the 2011-built rig employed until June 30, 2024, and ... 20ft containers are not nearing extinction: Drewry Following a contraction in output of newbuild 20ft shipping containers in 2021, ordering has recovered strongly this year, and contrary to popular opinion UK consultancy Drewry expects its share of the global container equipment fleet to remain above 25% for the foreseeable future. Although the standard 20ft dry freight container has seen its share of ... Carriers brace for more official complaints from emboldened BCOs as MSC fights protracted case Shippers are likely to feel emboldened to doggedly pursue ocean carriers in the courts as the liner party fizzles out and out of pocket clients seek retribution. In a sign of this new found persistence, Pennsylvania-based home decor MCS Industries shows no sign of letting up in its battle with the world's largest containerline. Erin ... Port Houston and Shell to jointly explore decarbonisation opportunities Port Houston has announced an agreement with Shell to work together to meet the port's strategic goals in the areas of sustainability, resilience and carbon reduction. Port Houston and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a shared intention to explore energy, mobility and decarbonisation projects that could be implemented at the port's terminals. ... Diana Shipping wraps up $66m leaseback sale of capesize duo Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has raised gross proceeds of $66.4m after completing a sale and leaseback deal for two of its 2015-built capesize vessels with unaffiliated Japanese third parties. As part of the deals for New Orleans and Santa Barbara, which secured $33.2m each, the New York-listed

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Energy price cap spells confusion for shipping Lack of detail and clarity on how the price cap would be applied and enforced underscored in US briefings Cargo owners to drive pace of shipping's decarbonisation Decarbonisation is expected to shift the balance of influence from shipowners to cargo owners, who will decide which ship will... Diana completes double capesize sale and charter-back Deals are among the first that have been transacted between Greek owners and Japanese lessors Operation starts to change crew on Greek tanker held in Iran Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was... Cleaves sees upside for dry bulk stocks The Norwegian investment bank has a buy rating on the segment with top picks Genco Shipping & Trading, 2020 Bulkers... Shipowners and oil cartel upbeat on market fundamentals Shipowners group BIMCO says changing EU trading patterns to underpin tonne-miles for tankers Container demand growth forecast at low end of expectations Container demand slowdown will coincide with new tonnage entering the market and capacity being released back into the market as... Dry bulk rates to improve as supply capacity lags demand BIMCO expects an uptick in rates with Europe's coal demand boosting average hauls, while minor bulks continue to lead the... UK Club announces death of Herry Lawford 'Herry was a man of great charm and flair, always good humoured, courteous and debonair, and will be greatly missed... Bulk carrier values continue to decline Values for 10-year-old capesize units have dropped by more than 11% in the past month, as weak freight rates dampen... Second strike date set for Felixstowe Talks have broken down between Felixstowe's port operator and the union Unite. New industrial action will coincide with strike at... U-Ming bulker carrying sanctioned cargo remains stuck in Latvia U-Ming said the charterers have paid freight in full, demurrage and the majority of detention which continues to accrue LNG licence agreement seen as a breakthrough for Yangzijiang Chinese builder's prospects lifted by approval for LNG cargo containment systems and reported MSC boxship orders Daily Briefing Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax \| Tanker owners need not fear Russian oil price cap... Greek standoff with Iran over tanker continues despite stirrings on crew changes Iran is said to have been pushing Greece for concessions beyond the return of an Iranian oil cargo that was... Sky-high boxship profits set to renew debate on tonnage tax Many governments are on the lookout for ways to fund emergency measures to shield their populations from the impact of... Greek coastguard allegedly fires on Türkiye-flagged ro-ro ship in Aegean It is the second time the vessel Anatolian has been embroiled in international conflict

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Pressure building in Washington to avert rail strike All eyes turned to Washington amid the realization that a rail strike disrupting the already fragile US supply chain six weeks before crucial midterm elections would not be helpful to the White House and Congressional Democrats. Visibility providers aim to create air-ocean link Linking ocean and air freight visibility has been an elusive challenge for shippers and logistics providers, which has led Vizion and BlueBox to combine their respective data products in a commercial partnership. Shanghai, Ningbo ports closed for second time this month ahead of new storm Typhoon Muifa is expected to make landfall in the Shanghai-Ningbo area Wednesday, just over a week after another storm forced the ports to close, delaying services for ocean carriers. Uncertainty pushing trans-Pacific contract talks back to more traditional cycle Carriers and their customers say they will not rush into contract negotiations this fall as they did last year, but rather wait for the volatility in the trans-Pacific to dissipate and the direction of the US economy to become clearer. Wage talks collapse as Felixstowe heads for new eight-day strike Runaway inflation has driven up union pay demands that employers are unwilling to meet, escalating industrial disputes in several sectors across the UK. Australian commission calls for end to carriers' antitrust immunity An eight-month probe into Australia's maritime industry was launched after complaints by shippers into soaring freight rates and ancillary fees. MyCarrier rides growing LTL needs to new funding round MyCarrier has created automation partnerships with 15 less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and will handle more than $1 billion in shipper freight spend, factors that induced venture firms to invest $22 million in the company. Chaotic ocean freight market leads to fresh equity investment in Xeneta Demand for rate benchmarking tools grew during the pandemic's wild pricing swings in ocean shipping, which has helped fuel a new $80 million investment in Oslo-based software provider Xeneta. US manufacturers producing higher truck volumes The average manufacturing shipping volume rose 1 percent in August year over year, while other industries saw their truck shipments drop 4.6 percent, according to FourKites.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Russia faces 'major oil cut after EU import ban' India and China are predicted to take more Russian barrels after the EU ban kicks in - but few other major buyers have stepped forward New US shipping laws could be a cash suck for non-vessel operating carriers Non-vessel operating common carriers are required to collect data on container availability, but are finding it hard to come by Clarksons Securities expecting more out of International Seaways Analysts have their eyes on bigger dividends and share buybacks from an owner with its financial house in order Banker jailed over brazen €100m Allseas Group fraud bid Othman Louanjli was sentenced to six years behind bars for laundering proceeds of decade-old scam Eagle Bulk confirms buying ultramax bulker in slumping secondhand market Average market value for comparable bulker has slipped 11% since early summer, according to Clarksons Research Kalypso moves into shipowning with first container ship purchase Container shipping newcomer adds own tonnage and strengthens management Concordia Maritime to part ways with product tanker trio Swedish player has put its oldest vessels up for sale, and may have even divested them U-Ming: charterer is paying in full for bulker stuck in Latvia over sanctions Taiwanese owner says it can only wait while talks continue between charterer and government Container newbies struggling to meet charter payments as rates tumble Shipper Allseas returns vessel to SFL Corp as freight markets fall Realism, not hit and hope greenwash, now needed on climate action As carbon emissions from shipping continue to rise, fresh action is needed to reverse the trend Helge cargo to be lightered as damage assessment due in Denmark Two ships will help discharge damaged Erik Thun vessel after salvage operation Container markets: Don't panic! It's a correction, not freefall TradeWinds Shipowners Forum in Germany debated the implications of the tumbling market Trafigura fixes Tufton MR tanker duo bought from Marinakis UK owner reported to have found term employment for latest acquisitions Three owners poised to sign eight fresh LNG orders against Qatari contracts Final tranche of arrangements at DSME expected to complete South Korean orders phase 1 of QatarEnergy's huge newbuilding programme Carisbrooke roars back to profit as rates remain at high levels Anglo-Dutch cargo ship and MPP player enjoyed a strong 2021 - and could do even better this year Bahri VLCC sale backs up spike in tanker prices Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets Turkish tension: Greece fires warning shots past ropax The Anatolian refused to stop for the coast guard Former LNG carrier master aims to bring 'new pair of eyes' to the bridge Three-year project to make navigation safer wins backing from European Commission Winter warmer: VLGC rates up 10% as US exports flood into Europe Transatlantic imports are filling the gap left by lower North Sea production Norden relaunches new-look, user-friendly product tanker pool as rates look up Product tanker pool previously known as Norient has been refreshed and is out to find new members BlackRock moves in behind John Fredriksen with $93m Golden Ocean stake Filing reveals US investment giant passed the 5% threshold in bulker company U-Ming bulk carrier stuck in Latvia for six months over sanctioned $17m cargo Taiwanese-owned Asian Majesty has fallen foul of sanctions against Russian businessman Dmitry Mazepin Clarksons identifies 'tiered' market as ships steam 20% slower since financial crash Analyst Sarah Holden says speeding up in market peaks has been much more limited of late Eagle-eyed marine insurance broker Tysers turns to ornithology to assess P&I flock Broker finds similarities between avian world and the trials and tribulations of mutual marine insurers G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker tonne miles, says BRS Broker believes that tonne-mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists G7 Russian oil price cap to support tanker ton miles, says BRS Broker believes that ton mile demand will remain supported for as long as the Ukrainian conflict persists Singapore consumer watchdog calls for review of cruise ship over booking CASE president calls for the city state to follow policies in the US and Europe over passenger compensation Bahri VLCC sale talk backs up spike in tanker prices Saudi Arabian owner linked to another disposal in hot sale and purchase markets AG&P poised to fire up first Philippines FSU-based LNG import terminal The project will use an Adnoc Logistics & Services-chartered LNG carrier that has been converted into a floating storage unit

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
FMC seeks to limit ocean carriers' leverage on container space Federal regulators are proposing a "burden-shifting regime" aimed at helping importers and exporters secure container space on ships. LNG shipping rates top $100,000/day, oil tanker rates still rising Tanker stocks are proving to be a shelter from the Wall Street storm as demand grows for ships that transport oil and natural gas. Xeneta raises $80M to help shippers 'rethink' freight procurement "This new funding will help us accelerate development of our platform and add even more data sets to enrich our expert industry analyses to further... Port of Savannah clearing record volumes despite vessel backlog The Georgia Ports Authority is on track to move a record-setting 6 million twenty-foot equivalent units this fiscal year.

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

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.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

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