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August 3, 2018

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Cosco pre-cyber attack moves protected network, says LA cyber lawyer Vietnam's Da Nang completes second-stage of Tien Sa port expansion Shanghai shipyard starts building world's biggest box ships Barcelona volume soars 18pc to 651,000 TEU as transshipments leap 42pc Tracy Egoscue is new president of Long Beach Harbour Commission Indonesia's Samudera's box volumes up 12.8pc as revenues rise 7.5pc Panalpina appoints Christian Wurst of CEVA Logistics' new European CE No signs of slowdown in air cargo demand in HK, says Hactl's boss HAFFA talks to HK officials about ICAO's new air cargo security policy Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Gothenburg, Sweden

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AUGUST 2, 2018
COSCO answers FAQs regarding acquisition of OOIL/OOCL Maersk Line moves record breaking break-bulk cargo from South India to China Second in a series of seven 14,000-TEU class magenta containerships enters ONE fleet Ministry of Shipping organises brainstorming session on promoting transhipment of containers in India NMPT mechanising two of its berths Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations 2018 to be now effective from Nov. FIATA highlights importance of SDG to sector Mahindra Logistics does well in Q1 Cabinet approves extension of Concessional Financing Scheme to support Indian entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad LIC to acquire controlling stake in IDBI Bank Third GST refund fortnight a success

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Djibouti government acted illegally in seizing container terminal, says London court CH Robinson eyes job cuts in Fresh division as road unit drives first-half growth Yusen Logistics boosts its e-commerce capability with ILG takeover Scrapping may make a comeback as smaller containerships lose their appeal Analysis: UPS continues to look inward, despite increasing M&A potential WCA's Matthew West to head up EGLN Furious lorry drivers slam 'horror' delays at port of Liverpool Del Monte CEO: Central American port congestion the 'worst ever' How a warehouse fire sparked innovation at Gap

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Harvey Gulf announces new Board of Directors Damen Verolme Rotterdam to refit Stena Drilling semi Helm Operations partners with ShipTracks Marcon's sales and charters already beating last year's totals DSME delivers 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier featuring two new technologies Port state control crackdown will focus on sulfur and NOx emissions

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Navios in no rush for scrubbers as dry market heats up Angeliki Frangou does not rule out retrofits but says it will pay to wait before making a decision Europe set to import more US soyabeans A grain trade consultant expects that European imports from the US will rise to 4m tonnes in the second and... GasLog's second quarter falls short on softer spot rates Chief executive Paul Wogan says rates have rebounded since April trough and he sees improved earnings from spot vessels in... Bulker write-off linked to fertiliser cargo All 23 crew on board the 2012-built Isle of Man-flagged bulker were evacuated safely Feeder boxships lead newbuild markup A surge in investments comes as market talk circulates about Evergreen and Wan Hai pondering orders for more than 30... Firm support for smaller boxship classes Despite a slowdown in scrapping, fundamentals support strong valuations Australia to tighten port state inspections on boxships More tests on boxship stowage plans following loss of containers from YM Efficiency LNG orderbook worth $22bn By the start of June, the 2018 orderbook stood at $6bn, according to Clarksons Inmarsat's maritime unit has another 'solid' first-half performance The leading maritime satellite provider recorded a marginal drop in maritime ebitda MSC finances China scrubber retrofit programme BNP Paribas and Sinosure to back conversion work at Chinese yards Teekay cuts second-quarter losses as LNG unit outperforms New York-listed company expects $110m liquidity boost in next 18 months from a number of tanker financing initiatives Hutchison Ports sees slight dip in half-year box figures Healthy volume growth in Europe was unable to boost Hutchison Ports' overall traffic figures, as domestic and Chinese volumes disappointed... Viewpoint: Mind in neutral If watchkeepers must be present, they are better engaged with the task of navigating and not relegated to overseeing equipment Daily Briefing Cosco says OOCL to remain an independent brand \| SC Lowy leads 'largest ever' Italian shipping debt deal \| Shipping... Nigerian pirates kidnapped 35 seafarers in the first half EOS expects the instability in the Niger Delta to increase in the run-up to Nigeria's 2019 general elections, which could...

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AUGUST 2, 2018
US exporters find new markets but struggle to reach XPO Logistics expects 'big peak' ahead, plans for growth Shrugging off Brexit fears, Unifeeder launches new UK-Europe mainland service Terminal utilization rate to surge as trade outstrips capacity growth Maersk adds heavy-lift projects as part of India expansion

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Lindblad Expedition returns to black New York-listed expedition cruise company records higher revenue amid greater capacity and demand. StealthGas lines up sales of smaller LPGs Acceleration of disposals has gone hand in hand with fleet renewal programme Tough competition looms in Equinor VLGC tender Several owners in the frame as Norwegian energy group seeks bids for tonnage Greek brokers secure commission after lengthy legal fight Buyer's representative ITCM and broker George Moundreas & Co reach out-of-court settlement with seller that covers full commission plus legal expenses Brovig back in black after seven years Norway's Sole Shipping set for more sale-and-leaseback deals Yagerman ditches Aegean for Invesco Veteran analyst and finance man will have say in legacy WL Ross & Co funds, including shipping accounts Mexican firm holds large chunk of Seacor Marine Holdings US-based offshore services owner stacks $200m in 'shelf filing' and helps existing holders, including Mexican partner, to prepare for investment exit Stena Bulk and Teekay to scrap shuttle tankers Don't bet on cheap HSFO if not enough ships have scrubbers High-sulphur bunkers might not be such a good option after 2020, as the number of vessels with exhaust-gas cleaning systems may be too small to make a difference CSBC lands $500m Yang Ming feeder boxship order Liner company will pay an extra $2m-plus apiece for up to 14 high-spec vessels Fuel contamination crisis may be a foretaste of 2020 problems Trouble caused by bunkers in Houston and Singapore is an indication of what could lie ahead when the new global sulphur limit kicks in. The IMO should listen to shipowners' concerns Casualty probe finds steering gear at fault in triple collision Cruise lines send out 'clear message' over use of cleaner and cheaper LNG Significant portion of LNG-powered ships on order are headed to the cruise industry NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel Trade is running hot in the ice cold Arctic As Russia seeks to make the Northern Sea Route its own, China aims to defend its interests - and the fragile environment faces ever-greater risks Arc4 LNG carrier takes Northern Sea Route Yamal project prepares to start up its second production train next week ahead of the delivery of specialised newbuilds designed to serve it Yamal eyes site off Kirkenes for LNG STS BW behind LNG carrier to FSRU conversion job Job at Keppel Shipyard will provide a floating regas unit to market by year-end Saipem upbeat as it continues to win new contracts London appeal judges say HNA torture allegations 'irrelevant' Unresolved doubts over confessions should not have influenced decision in $68m capesize charter default case Brit Global Specialty axes loss-making yacht insurance lines Lloyd's syndicate begins shake-up of marine division as London market gets tough on business plans LNG gains momentum as fuel for cruiseships But expedition operators face hurdles adopting the cleaner fuel choice due to a lack of remote bunkering ports Court orders second auction for Vermont UM bunker fleet Chios lands three-year deal for newbuilding Greek shipowner has chartered tanker to ST Shipping in a deal with a profit-share element SK Shipping signs up for MR tanker at Hyundai Mipo Newbuilding believed to have been ordered against charter from Cargill Baltic gets tipsy on Lloyd's bank account as golf match proves hit Royal Caribbean sees higher profit Miami-based cruiseship owner beats Wall Street consensus amid more revenue. Jinhui sells third supramax bulker of the summer Oslo and Hong Kong-listed owner ships out third veteran vessel in quick succession. First Ship Lease swings back into black Diversified shipowner registers a profit for the second quarter amid positive operating results. CLdN Cobelfret secures funding for Korea newbuilds KfW IPEX-Bank supports order at Hyundai Mipo for ro-ro pair as owner pushes ahead with fleet plan Hornbeck flags up liquidity repayment crunch Offshore giant says market recovery needed to repay senior notes in full. GasLog positive amid second quarter loss Shipowner points to large long-term demand and likely upturn in earnings. Oman Shipping Company celebrates moving VLCC chartering in-house Tanker heavyweight tallies up first year of fixtures after pulling ships from pool. Teekay Offshore joins LNG powered aframax club with Samsung pair Chief executive toasts important milestone as newbuilding brace confirmed. Teekay Corp thanks FPSOs for rising cash flow New York-listed group sees overall upturn in results for the second quarter. Shipowners in $6bn dash for LNG carriers Clarksons Research says investment in new tonnage comes amid "strong growth phase" for global LNG trade. Second VLCC purchase rebuilding Zodiac presence Eyal Ofer company adds to vessel bought from Wah Kwong last year, while CM Lemos signals further retreat from large tanker sector Teekay Tankers in second sale-and-lease back deal Owner expects $110m liquidity boost from 13 tankers sold in transactions since May 2018. Attack highlights threat to Middle East oil shipments After Yemeni rebels' assault on VLCC, industry looks at alternatives to using vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait Seaspan beats the street in second quarter Company benefited from extra tonnage plus continued positive repricing on panamax fleet. Hornbeck Offshore records $25m loss in second quarter US-listed OSV owner remains in the red for second consecutive quarter. K Line car carrier Makassar Highway refloated Fuel reported to be leaking from the car carrier but containment operations underway NYK picks up option for second Hyundai vessel Japanese shipowner looks set to take delivery from Korean yard in late 2020

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AUGUST 2, 2018
Fresh Del Monte: Transportation costs spoiled Q2 Fresh Del Monte Produce said its transportation operations were hit with both a figurative and literal "perfect storm" in the second quarter. Djibouti improperly seized container terminal An arbitrator on Thursday found the government of Djibouti improperly seized control of the Doraleh Container Terminal from DP World in February, according to a press release from the government of Dubai. Outlook for global container port demand positive The medium-term outlook for global container port demand growth "is positive thanks to strong underlying economic momentum across the world's major economies," says Drewry. Chairish sets up shipping service for home goods Chairish, an online marketplace for furniture and home decor, has launched a packing and shipping service for its sellers. Trucking industry logs problems with device mandate The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's electronic logging device mandate appears to be causing problems across the trucking industry, according to data from the OOIDA Foundation. Senate sends CFIUS reform act to president The Senate passed and sent legislation to the president for signature on Wednesday that would reform operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and revamp several areas of export controls. Executive Moves: PINC and Masterpiece Chris Sultemeir has been appointed to the board of directors of warehouse drone provider PINC. Masterpiece International has promoted Susan Erfesoglou to vice president of operations. EU still largest U.S. soybean importer The European Commission on Wednesday reported that European Union imports of U.S. soybeans in July showed an increase of 283 percent at 360,000 tons compared to the same period last year. XPO nearly triples Q2 earnings XPO Logistics increased its net income attributable to common shareholders nearly 189 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018 to $137.5 million, according to the company's most recent financial statements.

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AUGUST 2, 2018
US senators propose sanctions on Russian oil production investments Sanctions would target Russian economic interests should they interfere in future US elections. Handful of shippers profiting from dwindling Iran-Europe oil trade High freight rates from the Middle East to Europe propping up profits. TANKERS: Panamaxes cleaning, switching to clean markets ahead of IMO 2020 Positioning themselves for increased ton mile demand, higher revenues in LR1 sector. Iraqi southern crude exports hit record high in July The exports comprised 2.70 million b/d of Basrah Light crude and 843,000 b/d of Basrah Heavy.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

Partial assessment of the listening process initiated by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

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

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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

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.

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.

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

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

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

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

››› 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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

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