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05 October 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

September 28, 2022

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MSC developing air cargo solution in response to market demand Foreign Trade Policy extended for six months given the prevailing global situation JBS Academy commences BBA in Logistics under Kaushalya - The Skill University Attracting & promoting young people in freight forwarding a top priority: FIATA Air cargo priorities: Sustainability, Modernisation, Safety & People Rice exporters challenge curbs Key initiative launched to support global energy transition in shipping Maintenance work at IFFCO jetty from Sept. 28 Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Krishnapatnam Defence exports skyrocket India's GDP seen growing at 6.9 pc in FY'23: OECD Tea exports seen rebounding this year

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First fully electric Volta Zero trucks to join fleet UAE rail network linked to Abu Dhabi freight hub Partnership for SME's webshops and fulfilment Handling record at Abidjan's Terra terminal China Airlines and AFI KLM E&M extend GE90 contract Nancee Ronning joins Forward Air as COO New Antwerp offices for Bolloré Air and sea marriage sealed with a kiss Muuga and Kaunas in the Baltics now connected Daily updates from Champ Marketanalytics Geodis sees clouds on the horizon More owls to watch the sea Distribution network gains a new member IRU promotes Vincent Erard Two industry veterans for Jaxport Pooling for a leisure airline "Curiosity of the Day"

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
MSC the latest carrier on the runway - air cargo arm will debut with 777-200Fs Shippers now have the edge when it comes to contract renewal, says Drewry Market Insight: Air freight does it? MSC's world dominance push takes off Dutch shippers up in arms as Schiphol plans to cut 60,000 flights a year US trucking forced into low gear as shippers use breathing space to cut costs Against the odds: Transpac ocean rankings - Flexport smashes it French tests show trained dogs can sniff-out undeclared lithium batteries Glovis to build cargo warehouses and logistics centre at Incheon Airport Maersk boosts its integrator strategy in the UK and Ireland with new warehouses IAG praises Heathrow and IATA asks for help - all in a cheerless hangar Dachser veteran Andreas Fritsch to head logistics operations in Germany

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Viking takes delivery of second expedition ship Torstein Hagen's Viking Cruises today took delivery of its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, in a ceremony at Fincantieri subsidiary Vard's Søviknes, Norway, shipyard, where Viking's first expedition ship, the Viking Octantis, VIDEO: Silver Ships delivers landing craft workboat Theodore, Ala., headquartered Silver Ships, Inc. has recently delivered a multi-mission Explorer 40 landing craft type workboat to the Suffolk County, New York, Public Works Department The Suffolk County PWD's mission is Ferry Service Expansion Act introduced Congressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash) have introduced the "Ferry Service Expansion Act," seeking significant additional funding for a number of programs - including the retrofit of current Windcat Workboats plans another 6 hydrogen-fueled CTVs Windcat Workboats and CMB Tech, both part of the CMB, have announced plan to order an additional six hydrogen-fueled crew transfer vessels (CTVs) by 2024. This follows the delivery of the Hydrocat

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
CMA CGM boosts digital rail services in North India CMA CGM is actively advancing its tech-enabled services for Indian hinterland customers as they constantly seek supply chain improvements. The Marseille-based liner has added a string of four busy northern inland container depots (ICDs) to its 'digital forwarding system' that it had piloted at two northern India locations in April. "Effective 3 October 2022, CMA CGM will be introducing the implem Irish container port opens new 330,000 TEU terminal The Port of Cork in Ireland has opened a new container terminal, called Cork Container Terminal, located in Ringaskiddy. The new US$86 million box terminal will have the capacity to handle 330,000 TEU, once it will be fully operational. Cork Chamber said the launch of the Port of Cork Company's new 135,000m² terminal in Ireland represents a big step forward for Cork and the Port of Cork. "This ne SAFEEN Feeders, Saif Powertec sign charter deal for three boxships AD Ports Group's shipping company, SAFEEN Feeders has signed a charter agreement with Saif Powertec for the purchase and chartering of three container ships. According to the deal, SAFEEN Feeders will charter an initial

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Ukraine invasion has permanently changed the map of the oil market China's Asian neighbours are soaking up surplus crude volumes and creating new routes in the process, writes Tim Smith, Director, Maritime Strategies International. Crude trade volumes in 2022 are seeing conflicting dynamics. The historical 'engine' of growth, China, is contracting. We expect China's import volume growth to be negative for the second consecutive year, dropping ... Seaspan parent Atlas gets increased and final go-private offer Poseidon Acquisition Corp has increased its buyout offer for the New York-listed asset manager Atlas Corporation, the parent of the world's largest containership lessor, Seaspan. The consortium composed of Japanese liner operator Ocean Network Express (ONE), Atlas chairman David L. Sokol, certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings and the Washington family is ready to pay ... Rosetti Marino wins Argentine offshore platform contract Italian fabricator and shipyard Rosetti Marino has won a contract from TotalEnergies and its partners Wintershall Dea and Pan American Sur for the construction of the Fenix gas field platform, which will be installed 60 km off the coast of Terra del Fuego in southern Argentina. The contract involves engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) ... Fred Olsen 1848 and Huisman showcase floating wind maintenance concept Fred Olsen 1848 and Dutch heavylift specialist Huisman have joined forces to develop a floating maintenance solution for the floating offshore wind sites. A Bonheur company, Fred Olsen 1848, has developed what it says is a complete solution and operational procedure for major component exchange for floating wind turbines, with Huisman developing the crane required ... DDW Offshore seals one-year AHTS charter Norway's DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has been awarded a contract by Petrofac for the 2012-built anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel . The contract, with an undisclosed value, commenced on September 27 and will last for one year. The Bahamas-flagged AHTS will support the disconnection of the FPSO Northern Endeavour together with towing ... New York trumps LA and Long Beach in box throughput for the first time In the extraordinary period for container shipping where seemingly all old metrics have been discarded, another new astonishing statistic has emerged - the United States has just crowned the port of New York and New Jersey as the nation's top port for box throughput for the first time. Figures compiled for the McCown Container Volume ... Felixstowe's next strike starts Around 1,900 staff have gone back on strike at the UK's largest port, Felixstowe, from today for another eight days as a bitter pay dispute with Hutchison Ports shows no sign of a breakthrough. A previous eight-day strike action last month brought the port, which handles more than 40% of Britain's boxes, to a standstill. ... SAL Renewables rebrands as Atheleon Offshore wind maintenance and support services company SAL Renewables, part of German shipping and logistics group Harren & Partner, has changed its name to Atheleon. SAL Renewables acquired jackup vessels Wind Lift I and Thor in 2021 and 2022 and completed a number of projects in and around the waters of northern Europe. Atheleon will ... Russia seen taking over much of Iran's dark tanker fleet Russia is taking away an ever large slice of the so called dark tanker fleet from Venezuela and Iran to ship cargoes to Asia. According to brokers Braemar, 33 tankers that have previously carried either sanctions-hit Iranian or Venezuelan crude have loaded Russian oil or oil products since April this year with aframaxes and suezmaxes ... Safeen Feeders expands again with Bangladesh boxship deal Safeen Feeders has extended its partnership with Bangladesh-based Saif Powertec, having signed a new containership charter agreement for up to 15 years. The deal builds on the long-term trade facilitation and shipping tie-up the two parties formed in April to facilitate trade and cargo services from Fujairah to Bangladesh. As part of the collaboration, Safeen ... Imabari buys into Hitachi Zosen's engine business In the latest chapter of consolidation in the Japanese ship construction sector, the nation's top yard and one of its largest marine engine manufacturers are joining forces. Hitachi Zosen has announced plans to spin off its marine engine business and sell a 35% stake in the new company to Imabari Shipbuilding. The vertical integration deal ... Gulf Marine Services clinches new vessel contract UAE-based liftboat operator Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won a new contract with an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) client in the MENA region for one of its four E-class vessels. The contract will commence in the second quarter of 2023 and last for 22 months. The London-listed GMS has a fleet of 13 self-propelled ... MSC takes to the skies Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has joined its peers at the top of the liner rankings by going into the aviation business. The Geneva-headquartered firm has debuted MSC Air Cargo, something that will take to the skies from early next year in response to customer demand, MSC said. The Aponte family firm ... Canadian Port of Argentia and Torrent Capital establish joint venture Newfoundland's Port of Argentia and Nova Scotia-based Torrent Capital have established a joint venture company, Argentia Capital Inc. (ACI), which will focus on the construction of port infrastructure, the provision of services and equity ownership in businesses that support the aquaculture, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors, as well as other port developments. The ... Singapore fights maritime talent battle Many in the Lion City's shipping circles are struggling to find the right calibre of employee. How to fix this? Talent has been, is, and is likely to remain a major challenge for those involved in maritime in Singapore. The Lion City was, in building its international maritime centre, flexible and pragmatic regarding employment passes. ... Petro Rio to acquire TotalEnergies' interest in Itaipu oil field Brazilian oil company Petro Rio has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies E&P Brasil for the acquisition of a 40% interest in the Itaipu field in the BM-C-32 block in the pre-salt of the Campos basin. Together with the 60% interest in the oil field Petro Rio acquired from BP in July 2021, this transaction will ... SEP 26Ukraine invasion has permanently changed the map of the oil market China's Asian neighbours are soaking up surplus crude volumes and creating new routes in the process, writes Tim Smith, Director, Maritime Strategies International. Crude trade volumes in 2022 are seeing conflicting dynamics. The historical 'engine' of growth, China, is contracting. We expect China's import volume growth to be negative for the second consecutive year, dropping ...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Shipping has found a new normal, says DP World executive DP World chief operating officer Teimen Meester is optimistic that vertical logistics integration, greater efficiency and better relationships with clients... Florida ports brace for 'extremely dangerous' hurricane Some weakening is expected as the weather system approaches Florida's west coast, but slower forward motion will likely prolong its... Oil spill fears if Russian tankers shun pilots for transit though Danish channel Concern about Russian tanker traffic heightened as a five nautical-mile area in the Baltic Sea closes to navigation after suspicious... Deepsea box fledglings cut capacity following rate rot New entrants seeking to capitalise on the lucrative container shipping boom of the past couple of years are beginning to... Why liner operators won't be begging for lower boxship charter rates Speculation that boxship charters will be renegotiated following recent declines in freight rates are unfounded and will be limited to... Attica Group hit by soaring fuel costs Attica sees results 'normalising' to pre-lockdown levels, despite losses in the first half of the year Consortium increases bid to take Seaspan private Conditions for containership owners are likely to deteriorate amid a downturn in the sector. Seaspan could better face the market... Stay ahead of the game on ESG or risk dropping out There is a need to embrace all sectors in bringing about change in relation to environmental, social and governance considerations... Shipping warned over slowdown in China China's return to infrastructure spending and stimulus packages to spur economic growth bodes well for shipping. However, a perceived long-term... Box shipping pendulum swings back towards favouring shippers Shippers have struggled to pay high rates for poor service, and even then not be certain their cargo would be... Alternative financiers remain relevant in current environment Braemar is in the process of closing a transaction with a loan-to-asset value of 100% of the vessel-purchase price Shipping on 'pause' amid market uncertainty Defaults are not a fixture in the market yet, despite the rising interest rate backdrop IMO holds key to shipping's victory in green fuel competition Shipping must push its green fuel demand curve forward. The IMO and its green shipping rules play a decisive role... Odfjell cautions against rush to convert to green fuels Laurence Odfjell extols the virtues of first using relatively simple and economical technology such as bigger propellers and slower speed... Shipping decarbonisation requires greater industry collaboration There is still a lack of standardisation of reporting, terminology and data in the industry Daily Briefing Shipping struggles under burden of 'confusing and disruptive' sanctions \| Marine insurers to meet US officials on Russia oil price...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Seattle jobs dispute flares up again amid stalled West Coast contract negotiations A jurisdictional dispute between the ILWU and the machinists union over jobs at Terminal 5 in Seattle has become a major snag in West Coast contract talks between the ILWU and waterfront employers. ILA looks to settle local port issues ahead of coastwise talks The ILA is planning to work on local contract talks as it seeks to avoid any disruptions on the East and Gulf coasts that could derail negotiations over extending the master contract ahead of the current deal's 2024 expiry. project44 aims for product harmony with new platform Shippers are seeking unified data across the modes they use, something that has prompted project44 to integrate data into a single platform it released Tuesday. Labor peace drives Portland's container recovery SM Lines adding new vessels to its weekly service and BNSF Railway's restart of a shuttle service are the latest wins for the Port of Portland after a labor meltdown scared container business away. Imaginnovate: Logistics M&A opens new role for tech firms BENTONVILLE, ARK, SEPT. 28, 2022 - Logistics automation expert Imaginnovate said today that supply chain consolidation is driving its business in new directions. The technology innovator said intense logistics sector M&A activity has created demand for systems integration consultants.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
'Demand unlock': Analyst 'significantly more positive' on Carnival Corp as pandemic rules go away Lower fuel prices also bode well for world's largest cruise ship owner, UBS's Robin Farley says Greek shipowner looks to courts to avoid US arrest in bunker dispute Anosis Maritime-managed bulker in danger of arrest unless a judge steps in Port of Tampa Bay readies for Hurricane Ian's arrival as it heads toward Florida Winds as high as 200 kph may hit Florida's largest port when it arrives on Wednesday and Thursday TotalEnergies sees two-stage scenario for marine decarbonisation Energy major says clean hydrogen-based fuels will start to be deployed post 2030 US safety investigation reveals probable cause of Marfin-linked bulker's crash into barge National Transportation Safety Board blames faulty electronics for causing $6.22m in damage in incident on the Mississippi River in 2021 Denmark imposes no-shipping zone in Baltic Sea after Nord Stream pipeline 'sabotage' Sweden and Denmark report three leaks in Nord Stream pipelines near Danish island of Bornholm Isle of Man flag wins newbuilding deal with low-profile MX Bulk Owner based on the island registers new ultramaxes being built in China Denmark imposes no-shipping zone in Baltic Sea after Nord Stream pipeline 'sabotage' Sweden and Denmark report three leaks in Nord Stream pipelines near Danish island of Bornholm LNG may not be a silver bullet but it doesn't have to be dirty Make the wrong call today on LNG and the consequences - financial and environmental - could be dire, warns Panagiotis Mitrou Three buyers on shortlist for $600m Evergas fleet as creditors seek cash Jaccar Holdings closing in on sale of VLECs and multigas carriers a year after departure of principal Jacques de Chateauvieux Navig8 hails relationship with Latsco as two more MRs join pool UK pools giant now has nine of the Greek owner's tankers under commercial control after 10 months of working together Largest civilian hospital ship starts full operations in 2023 Charity gala in Geneva celebrates new Mercy Ships vessel that will start medical work in Senegal next year Japan's Mitsui & Co linked to MR tanker order at Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding The product carriers will deliver by 2025 Credible green plans lacking to solve existential crisis, Asian ship executives say Decarbonisation is a matter of survival but there are still too many options and too few definite plans to get action underway now in order to hit longer term goals Scorpio Tankers hands back another $18m to investors with buybacks US-listed owner reveals continuing repurchases of its own shares as profit rolls in NATO warns Black Sea security threat to shipping remains high Hundreds of ships have safely sailed in and out of Ukraine but shipping in the area is still at risk Shell paying $110,000 per day as September VLCC cargoes hit second-highest level ever Number of crude stems lifting this month beaten only by March 2020 total so far Glencore dragged into another bad bunkers dispute by Greek owner Aeolos-linked owner says Glencore should have paid closer attention to bunker quality after 2018 fuelling debacle Equinor pays eye-catching term rate for Oman Shipping VLCC 10-year-old Daba fixed at mid-$30,000s per day as rates continue to rise Consortium ups offer for Seaspan parent Atlas Corp despite worsening market Poseidon raises price by 7% at a time when most container share prices are falling Greece made guest of honour as Turks launch shipping jamboree The Istship International Shipping Conference & Gala Dinner hits the ground running Shell paying $110,000 per day as September VLCC cargoes hits second-highest level ever Number of crude stems lifting this month beaten only by March 2020 total so far Dry bulk asset values are softening despite bumper S&P activity, says Clarksons Scrapping has also been limited as dry cargo rates improve again Clarksons says Nordic American Tankers sailing into an 'ocean of dividends' Suezmax specialist has room to benefit from rising asset values if rates stay strong Japan's Mitsui & Co linked to MR tankers order at Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding The product carriers to be delivered by 2025 will be constructed by Hyundai Vietnam Denmark imposes no-shipping zone in Baltic Sea after Nord Stream 2 leak Sweden and Denmark report leaks in Nord Stream 2 pipeline near Danish island of Bornholm Boss of trading giant Vitol says European LNG infrastructure 'basically full' Chief executive Russell Hardy also expects 1m barrels of US crude to head to Europe after Russia ban Saverys family's CMB.Tech orders six hydrogen wind farm support ships Clean shipping company's Windcat Workboats follows up deal for prototype crew transfer vessel MSC's plan to enter aviation business gets lift-off Swiss liner giant will take delivery of four aircraft in 2023 IMO's carbon intensity rules would remove 15 VLCC-equivalents from today's fleet, says VesselsValue The analysis comes as the valuation platform launches a new tool to help owners cope with decarbonisation measure Russia grabs growing share of 'dark fleet' at Iran's expense, says Braemar Buyers also said to prefer Moscow's better-quality grades, which are sold at steeper discounts

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Supply chain effects from Hurricane Ian could linger for weeks Hurricane Ian could slash the flow of Florida products to companies and consumers in the United States and abroad. Russian oil exports are still booming and EU is still reliant on Russia The EU is going to ban imports of Russian crude and petroleum products. It still has a long way to go to find replacement supplies. Nissan steering imports through Port of Brunswick The Georgia Ports Authority's board on Tuesday agreed to spend $60 million on further development at the Colonel's Island Terminal. Turkey stretches wings as center for air cargo activity Turkish Airlines Cargo put Turkey on the map for air cargo, but companies like MNG Airlines and Air Anka are adding to the competition.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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