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BRIEFS

March 6, 2018

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8,721-TEU CMA CGM ship call starts a China-backed Africa hub Box volumes soar 8pc to 7.2m TEU at HHLA terminals US east coast ports dredge, lift bridges to live in a mega ship world Pressure mounts for delay of UN's ballast water and low-sulphur rules Evergreen e-document function in Bolero International partnership Log-In Polaris opts for Thordon Bearings' Compac shaft bearing NYSHEX names board members and launch of shipper, carrier member council China's upstart Tianjin Cargo Airlines to commence operations in May Brussels Airlines Cargo wins CEIV Certificate for Pharmaceuticals UPS Worldwide Express expands to deliver faster in high growth markets

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MARCH 5, 2018
Bob Bandos appointed GAC's Group Vice-President - Americas CMA CGM continues its development in Latin America; launches 3 new services between Asia, Mexico & West Coast of South America HMM to launch independent Asia-North Europe service Impact of mega vessel deliveries on Asia-North Europe Maersk Line begins export cargo acceptance at Valsad (ICD Tumb) for Hazira & Nhava Sheva Wan Hai Lines announces new Far East-Red Sea service YM's Korea-Vietnam/Thailand service Port of Antwerp intensifies cooperation with coast of West Africa Two luxury cruise vessels call at New Mangalore Port on March 3 AMTOI Day 2018 showcases rising business opportunities & other facets of the North East Milaha inaugurates Phase 1 of Logistics City for cold chain solutions in Qatar Nitin Gadkari chairs review meeting on National Highway projects & ports in Chennai Warehousing space leasing rockets by 85 pc across key Indian markets: Knight Frank Warehousing Report 2018 Compliant taxpayers under GST do not run risk of facing punitive action, assures govt Key points/suggestions made during meeting of exporters with Dr Hasmukh Adhia, IAS, Union Finance Secretary at Chennai on March 2, 2018 under the aegis of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (Southern Region)

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The Roaring Twenties Takeover expands railcar business Ports of Niedersachsen outdoes recent years' results Smart glasses for pump manufacturer More B767s for CAM to convert Birte Schulz moves from Hellmann to Kerry 10,000 trailers made from 100% Australian steel Reinforcements for Crane's time critical team Industry squashes logistics centre fee ECA says "no" to mass dismissal of Avianca pilots 35,000 t of plant equipment sent to Siberia Northern Sea route raises more interest Difficult start to year IT know-how for Panalpina board Air transport sector needs more German government support Growth in all segments in port of Vancouver Pakistan enhancing rail connectivity

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MARCH 5, 2018
US tariffs on steel to hit breakbulk operators Charter appetite for box ships keeps rates heading north Bawat keeps ballast water treatment simple Stronger shipping fundamentals change New York legal landscape Hydrographic survey of straits of Malacca and Singapore enters phase two COSCO appoints new general manager Samsung HI wins LNG carrier order TMS Cardiff Gas exercises option for LNG carrier at Hyundai HI BW Dry Cargo profits from Ultramax ship sale Hyundai HI to use robots in shipbuilding work

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MARCH 5, 2018
Storm clouds are gathering over box line business in 2018, says Fitch 'Sewbots': the hi-tech revolution with designs on fashion logistics Growing digitisation of sea freight booking will 'move the industry forward' Analysis: Expeditors, by far the best takeover target in freight forwarding Panalpina elects Google's Sandra Emme to board of directors

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MARCH 5, 2018
Lockheed Martin gets $481 million FMS long-lead contract for MMSC Fincantieri to stretch and upgrade Grimaldi cruise ferry duo Coast Guard issues new NVIC on Ballast Water Manaagement Hyundai Heavy reports breakthrough in shipbuilding robotics Damen merges its Marine Components and Van der Velden units Fjord1 orders seven more battery powered ferries Wärtsilä launches Eniram Mobile

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MARCH 5, 2018
SeaCube chief bemoans reefer shortage Robert Sappio says seasonal and spot shortages of refrigerated containers are increasingly, with insufficient global production to meet demand US urged to focus on exports as remedy for trade imbalances Tariffs on imports not in the best interests of consumers, says Maersk North America boss Christian Pedersen as he warns... Logistics sector faces threat of vertical integration 3PLs see challenges emerging from carriers and shippers moving into their market Axa takeover of XL will see biggest hull insurer change hands Combined entity will be a formidable marine insurance force in many mainland European markets, in which Axa traditionally has a... Economou beefs up LNG presence with Korean orders Four newbuildings now contracted at Hyundai and Samsung, with multiple options, as group prepares for launch of Gas Ships as... Hapag-Lloyd sees UASC vessel and containers detained in Lebanon Court awards $12.6m to shipping agent who lambasts 'unethical and unprofessional' behaviour by carrier Results round-up: Bulker firms in October-December 2017 Latest reporting: Genco, Songa Bulk, Star Bulk and DryShips HHI rolls out automated formation of vessel head and tail panels New machine can form panels three times faster than when the job is done manually, potentially saving $9.2m Pacific Basin sees low-sulphur fuel as the best solution for smaller dry bulk carriers Oil companies should also help in working toward a viable solution, says Pacific Basin chief executive Mats Berglund US tariffs 'a danger to international trade' Move may prompt retaliation from other economies, says Maersk Warning sounded over blockchain's weakest link Humans can corrupt the data that blockchain relies on, says lawyers' white paper Shipyards face mounting profitability pressure amid rising costs Only a few vessel types saw price gains outstripping Chinese currency appreciation Samsung Heavy Industries nets order to build an LNG carrier The order includes an option for one more vessel Nakilat adds two more vessels to Maran Gas joint venture Move boosts vessels deployed in the venture to 15 Maersk to rationalise Asia-Europe services Reduced port pairs to add resilience to container network Box carriers consider options for low-sulphur rules LNG, scrubbers and low-sulphur fuels all remain in contention

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MARCH 5, 2018
APL takes on air freight with new Shanghai-LA service Chicago rail backlog forces UP to restrict draymen DB Schenker CEO: Forwarders under threat from game-changing tech Economists: Container demand-supply tipping toward carriers New CMA CGM efforts to boost responsiveness to shippers At least 70 Maersk containers damaged, lost on Carolinas sea Economist issues trade, monetary policy warning Port of Koper adds new Med-to-Munich rail link *EDRAY aims to get cargo from terminal to shippers quicker TPM 2018 Tracker: News, insights, analysis Canadian National CEO exits amid service woes Terminals' rail dispute weighs on JNPT's February volume INTTRA adds Evergreen to Top 10 carrier customer list**

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MARCH 5, 2018
Teigen's Lighthouse shines on supramax duo Norwegian shipowner picks up pair of supramaxes from Seven Seas Carriers. Global Ship widens loss but sees itself in 'excellent position' Chief executive Ian Webber says the New York-listed containership owner's strong ledger allows it to look forward to adding asset value. Hapag-Lloyd goes digital for rate updates Fifth largest containership company in the world makes move away from email-based practice. Euroseas keeps consolidation on menu as profit returns Discussions with Poseidon and other private companies ongoing, executive says. Blockchain 'only as strong as weakest link' Law firm Reed Smith says technology no substitute for human judgement. WEB TV: Boxship bashed by runaway rig German vessel breached after platform broke moorings in Canary Islands storm. 2020 Bulkers chairman cool on further newbuilding orders Shipowner secures capital from key shareholders but further growth of orderbook looks to be off the table. GOS defaults on Axis Bank loan Indian offshore owner says $14m outstanding on financing. Trump car tax threat could dent Wilhelmsen DNB Markets says Oslo-listed owner has major exposure to EU to US traffic. Fjord1 orders seven ferries for $140m Deals at Havyard and Cemre Shipyard come after big contract win. Clarksons splits dry recovery from 2013 false dawn Researcher Sarah Holden's sums suggest bulker rates may finally stay clear of the ground. Logistics restructuring to hit DFDS Danish owner will take $2.5m hit from Italian rail closures. STX O&S facing job cuts Restructuring plan for yard and compatriot Sungdong expected on Thursday. LNG rates show largest weekly drop in over two years Seasonality dents market while Cove Point opening helps fuel longer term view. Reach adds Olympic subsea ship Norwegian operator expands with two-year deal for Olympic Challenger. Two top targets for Genco as it sets out on 15 ship renewal John Wobensmith says older vessels earmarked for sale will be replaced "dollar for dollar". ADSB posts 70% profit jump for 2017 Abu Dhabi shipyard posts second-best annual result ever. Expanded fleet boosts Chelsea result Dennis Uy's ambitious tanker and ro-pax group sees profit rise in 2017. Court overturns $68m award to Economou firm in charter row High court judge admits owner will be disappointed with ruling that China's JSG did not guarantee doomed Shagang Shipping's deal for new capesize in 2008. Maersk warns over threat to global trade from tariffs Danish giant's comments come after US president Donald Trump says trade wars are "easy to win" Hyundai and Samsung grab LNG orders South Korean shipbuilders win newbuilding deals for two and one gas carrier respectively. Maran Gas expands Nakilat LNG carrier venture Angelicoussis adding smaller Woodside chartered gas carriers to Qatar joint venture. Austal firms up Japanese trimaran order Deal marks first high-speed trimaran ferry placed into Japan by Australian fast ferry specialist. VLCC newbuilding orderbook hits 100 ships Angelicoussis, China Cosco Shipping and China Merchants with the most large tankers on order.

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MARCH 5, 2018
Maersk boxship loses dozens of containers off N.C. coast The Maersk Shanghai lost about 70-73 cargo containers Saturday night while 17 miles off the coast of Oregon Inlet, N.C., due to high winds ... OOIDA's push against ELD mandate keeps on truckin' The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to... Top trade officials say steel, aluminum tariffs still on track to be finalized this week Top executive branch trade officials on Sunday affirmed that President Donald Trump aims to follow through in assessing broad tariffs on st... How large forwarders, NVOs keep competitive edge The global freight forwarding and non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVO) industry is vast and fragmented. But if there's a unifying the... CN's CEO abruptly leaves Canadian National Railway Co. revealed Monday that CEO Luc Jobin has resigned, effective immediately. The Class I railway's board has inst... Home Depot exec behind new drayage collaborative platform A former international logistics executive with The Home Depot is behind a new technology provider aiming to make drayage operations more e... Hapag-Lloyd digitizes rate dissemination through CargoSphere The ocean freight rate management software provider CargoSphere said Monday it has begun providing a direct data feed of global ocean rates... INTTRA adds Evergreen to network The liner shipping digital platform INTTRA on Monday said it has added four new carriers to its network, including Evergreen, one of the la...

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MARCH 5, 2018
Demand to outpace supply, but inadequate investment could lead to price volatility: IEA Global oil demand will outpace supply over the next five years, but declining or stagnant investment nearly everywhere except for US shale plays could spark a return to volatile crude prices, the International Energy Agency said in a report released Monday. CERAWEEK: Trump's steel tariff to hurt Permian pipeline projects: Plains CEO President Donald Trump 25% tariff threat on steel would increase costs for Plains All American Pipeline Oil complex caught between macro themes, fundamentals NYMEX crude settled Monday at $62.57/b, up $1.32 and roughly midway between the contract's three-year high in late January above $66/b and subsequent low in mid-February near $58/b. Oil complex strengthens as Dow heads higher day-on-day Oil futures rose Monday after US equity indices turned higher calming some nerves frayed by President Donald Trump's vow last week to slap tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. March loadings of Forties crude to be delayed by two or three days: traders Loadings of key North Sea crude grade Forties could be delayed due to past weather disruptions, market participants said, although no specific cargo deferrals were reported Monday afternoon. VLCC freight hits 6-month low on slack Asian crude demand, sending fuel oil east VLCC freight has hit a six-month low on fuel oil cargoes loading out of Rotterdam due to weak crude demand from Asian buyers in West Africa, encouraging charterers to move more fuel oil east. Pan Ocean's vessel arrest in Singapore not due to unpaid bunkers: owner The Grand Ace12 was arrested in Singapore on February 28. EXMAR opts for LPG bunker fuel for its two VLGC newbuilds The carriers are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2020. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Peak demand discussion heats up Shift to cleaner, renewable energy gathers pace. FUTURES: Crude higher on growing supply concerns Market participants will be looking out for the meeting between OPEC and US shale companies to be held later Monday at CERAWeek conference in Houston. Open interest for front-month ICE middle, light distillates contracts rises in Feb Open interest for the front-month Singapore gasoil sulfur spread contract on ICE plunged 32.2% for March settlement at the end of February.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

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

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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

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› 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

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

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