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August 30, 2018

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US-Mexico trade talks breakthrough raises hopes of Nafta deal with Canada MSC to lease 2,000 SeaCube containers Hamburg's H1 traffic drops to 4.3m TEU with transshipments, empties down Port of Hamburg heading for improved air quality Gothenburg H1 volumes surge 19pc after resolving labour dispute NYK holds annual meeting to enhance safe ship operation methods Royal Mail develops new shipping tool for retailers to manage orders, return goods China seeks billions of dollars from private investors for 28 aviation projects AeroLogic fleet boosted with new leased freighter from Boeing Max Phillip Conrady is promoted to senior VP for cargo at Frankfurt Airport

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Cochin Shipyard pays dividend to the govt for the tenth consecutive year Dredging Corporation declares 20 pc dividend HMM registers new record in cargo processing at Busan Port MANSA to hold 40th AGM on Sept. 28 along with awards for staff of member companies ZIM announces significant upgrade of its independent India-Med Express Line Customs implements Electronic Cargo Tracking System for Nepal-bound containers at VCT Dispensing with the requirements of documents being submitted at the time of "Registration" and "Out of Charge" at "DPD/RMS Facilitation Centre" and CFSs in view of implementation of e-sanchit JNPT organises 'Dredging Strategies & Technology for Ports' training programme New flexible storage solution being trialed by APM Terminals Record containerised imports at major US ports Shell to acquire 100 pc equity in Hazira LNG & Port venture Trading outlook for Turkey seen as positive despite difficulties US sanctions reportedly impacting forwarding & logistics firms' business with Iran Maritime And Logistics Awards (MALA) 2018 set to dazzle the entire fraternity tomorrow

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Compatibility between Swiss and European toll systems Jost extends global network Port of Oakland reinforces technical department Smiles all round in Jaxport in July 10,000 trips in seven years Heathrow attracts tenth direct Chinese connection Seko hires CFO to tackle future acquisitions UPS launches Ware 2 Go IMX draws in the reins Hauling construction waste through Zurich city centre Leipzig airport ready to cope with more capacity «Curiosity of the day» Circle - legal transformation to trigger growth Alpega adds Wtransnet to freight exchange portfolio France-Helvetia Express starts with three rotations RWE investing in Duisport A400M delivers relief material to Lombok

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Sovcomflot: Tanker markets no longer in freefall Jinhui lacks faith in scrubbers Polaris, SK Shipping issue bonds Indian ship scrap rates rise with steel prices

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AUGUST 29, 2018
'Too little, too late': haulage groups hit back at Whitehall's 'no-deal scenario' Intermodal wrangles just making the pain worse for US shippers using rail Zim looks to change tack, with 2M partnership and premium services Analysis: how likely is a leveraged buyout of John Menzies? Leading air freight operator calls for more from African airports

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AUGUST 29, 2018
American Cruise Lines' latest ship passes sea trials Gulf Island to build second 3,300 hp towboat Mercy Ships announces goal for Cargo Day Q-LNG and VT Halter in LOI for second, larger LNG bunkering ATB Pilot project uses 3D CAD for class design review WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT team up on LNG fueling Harvey Gulf International to go global MAN wins contract for first RoPax ferry LNG conversions Island Offshore to provide Titanic expedition support ship

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AUGUST 29, 2018
First HSH Nordbank results since privatisation deal dip into the red But bank is now on course for recovery, Ermisch assures, albeit with next to no new shipping business Sovcomflot slips into the red on weak tanker earnings Russian carrier eyes more revenues from industrial shipping segments as business conditions for conventional tankers are bearish New appeal for release of bulker held in Iraq Handymax Royal Arsenal detained in August 2017 after fatal collision with dive support craft in Umm Qasr, which claimed 21... UN highlights negative effects on shipping in Yemen A UN-commissioned report claimed that requests to call at Yemen's Red Sea ports fell by more than half after November's... Hong Kong seeks to lure maritime industry experts The new quota-based scheme does not require candidates to have a job offer or secured employment to enter Hong Kong Hull losses at lowest level since 1996 On year-to-date trend, 2018 might clock up lowest number of ATLs since the last century, according to numbers from the... Choose your bunker suppliers wisely, industry experts warn Due to the prolonged period waiting for advanced analysis results, the opportunity to raise a claim for bunker quality issues... Arctic shipping insurance risks harder to quantify, says IUMI Search and rescue capacity, places of refuge, crew experience and operator preparedness should all be taken into account, says trade... CMES feels impact of tanker market slump Company says that all of its very large ore carriers will be fitted with the exhaust gas cleaning systems by... Dry bulk fleet growth forecast to outpace trade in 2019 Trade growth risks prevail amid tariff wars while scrapping has slowed to the lowest level since 2008, says brokerage Campbell Johnston Clark hires two from rival firms Shipping law firm boosts admiralty and casualty teams in London and Singapore, with further sign-ups to come, says name partner OOCL drops Felixstowe calls as disruption continues Several container lines were forced to cancel some calls at Felixstowe following the introduction of the Hutchison-run terminal's installation of... Scrubber orders surge as 2020 deadline looms Carriers face higher fuel costs as the majority of the global fleet heads for low-sulphur fuel use More surcharges as Rhine levels remain low European intermodal operators hit again by low-water penalties Container lines struggle to raise Asia-Europe rates With attempts to boost rates falling flat, lines look to removing capacity to improve the supply-demand balance Bright Navigation buys cape from NS United The 2006-built NSS Grandeur is estimated to have cost $20.5m and means the company now has a fleet of seven... Tufton Oceanic Assets in profit and looking to buy Firm now owns four boxships, a handysize bulk carrier and a stake in an LPG carrier, and may raise funds... Overbooking and no-shows disrupt Brazilian exports Maersk, which has revised down its expectations for Brazil as the logistics chaos continues, says shippers are having to buy... Fleet Management to concentrate on customer satisfaction and organic growth Demand for third-party shipmanagers to increase amid new shipping regulations and trend of vessel ownership, Fleet chief says Trade associations have a role to play in fight against trade wars Bob Sanguinetti says it has become "clear very quickly" that trade associations not only have an important role to play... Daily Briefing Leaked audit lifts lid on ship lending at NordLB \| British marine tech venture eyes government cash pot \| Alarm... Jinhui opts for low sulphur fuel oil to meet 2020 regulation The company remains cautious about the global political uncertainties and expects trade tensions to get worse before they get better Fotis Kouvelis appointed new Greek shipping minister The veteran politician replaces Panagiotis Kouroumplis, who held the seat for less than two years CIMC results weighed by box making and offshore engineering performance When excluding one-off items, including gains from government subsidies and disposal of assets, net profits fell 16.8% year on year...

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Heavy-load coalition working to entice cargo to Pacific Northwest Real-time truck appointment system at LA-LB takes shape Tech startups' differing funding paths hold risks, gains for BCOs Asia-US East Coast capacity trim via Zim-2M less than expected

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AUGUST 29, 2018
CSL crew rescue man on Lake Ontario Canadian bulker involved in a rescue operation that saved a man's life while another perished. Seafarers seek reward in MST oil-dumping Three engine-room workers aboard handy bulk carrier held by US government after uncovering illegal discharge of oil. Sovcomflot 'contains the bleeding' with tanker seasonality set to return Russian owner in the red for the first half thanks to sticky tanker market and vessel impairments. European Iran crude pull-back hits suexmax tankers Looming sanctions deadline sees fall in Iran oil shipments accelerate Fitch reaffirms 'A' rating for Panama Canal Authority Credit ratings agency cites 'stable value performance' for government-controlled overseer of crucial waterway. James Fisher adds tanker and pushes up profit UK shipowner continues fleet renewal as first-half earnings rise. Navios terminal to be down for months Fire started in conveyor belt as flames spread to entire 100-metre-long pier, Agencia Maritime Nabsa saays. Sir Adrian Swire dies aged 86 Swire Group patriarch said he was a shipowner first, despite wide airline and property interests. Royal Caribbean upgraded to buy Valuation of US-listed stock is 'undemanding', says Deutsche Bank analyst. HSH Nordbank boosted by restructured shipping loans German lender releases $95m of provisions as it books $350m of new maritime business in first half ahead of privatisation. Schoeller stalwart Schulz hangs up his hat Veteran broker steps down after three decades with Hanse Bereederung. CM Lemos gets firm price for final VLCC Greek owner sells 12-year-old tanker for more than its sister vessel fetched this summer. Cosco boxship hit by hold blaze Crew extinguish fire in Cosco Shipping Thames en route to Singapore. South Korea arrests Russian tanker crew Master and others handcuffed for 'resisting authorities' in repair row. Norden takes Greek panamax at higer rate Danish owner fixes Fundador Naviera ship on longer deal at higher rate in stable market. Tanker clash shuts PDVSA dock Vessel allision causes damage at Jose offshore facility, curtailing exports. Maersk executive says 2020 may add $2bn to fuel bill Maersk Line could see its fuel bill jump by $2bn a year when new sulphur emissions rules arrive, according to a company executive. Skou keeping a lid on spending at Maersk and retains a dislike for scrubbers That would mark a significant jump from the $3.37bn the company paid for bunkers in 2017, according to Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs at AP Moller-Maersk. Bergulf told Bloom Hull losses hit 22 year low Good news for insurers as low claims environment continues. DSD Shipping orders ro-pax double Norled unit contracts two more vessels at Remontowa in Poland. Arctic cruiseship passengers safe after grounding Sistership despatched to aid Akademik Ioffe as authorities launch investigation Genting Hong Kong cuts cruiseship loss Revenue rises in first half at owner of Star, Crystal and Dream brands. Party veteran Kouvelis is new Greek shipping minister Cabinet reshuffle sees left-wing politician assume shipping portfolio NS United of Japan sells one of its oldest capesize bulkers Transaction offers latest evidence of firm asset prices in the dry cargo market. Zim speeds up Indian run Israeli container line introduces new faster rotation from Med. CJC adds another director in Singapore Law firm raids HFW again to take Asian activities 'to next level'. Autonomous shipping sparks mixed emotions Is the spread of automation a redefining of roles to increase efficiency or a threat to the livelihood of seafarers? Greek ferry evacuated after fire breaks out ANEK ferry El. Venizelos returns to Piraeus, all 875 passengers get off ship safely Enesel lines up one-year charter with Vitol for new VLCC Potential 12 month deal fits with the Greek shipowner's typically conservative approach Jinhui Shipping shares jump on first dividend in a decade Resumption of payouts to shareholders extends stronger run for the bulker owner's shares. Golden Energy fitting battery system to PSVs Norwegian owner contracts Rolls-Royce to upgrade pair of vessels. Borr Drilling dips into reserves as $20m buyback begins Troim-led offshore vehicle is investing in its own stock. Ultra Deep Solutions goes for sixth newbuild Singapore company designing new hybrid OSV for subsea operations. Brussels to visit Shree Ram yard as Europe's demo deadline nears First signs emerge that the European Commission is ready to recognise beaching yards under its recycling regulation in the face of capacity shortfall, beginning with yard in Alang Cheer abounds despite dreaded doldrums in Arctic regatta Fourteen sailing boats took to an exceptionally calm Oslo fjord last week for the sixth-annual regatta held by Arctic Offshore, the in-house shipbrokers at Arctic Securities. Team spirit was unquestionably high, as usual, even though sails remained mostly empty this year. John Fredriksen has sold out of shipbroking joint-venture The 117 competitors represented a broad slice of the industry - in Maersk Line reveals port chaos in Brazil Boxship giant says truckers' strike creating 'out of control' situation and hitting exports. Three killed as storm hits research ship Chinese technicians die as waves sweep them off Beidiao 993 in Dalian. Uljanik Shipyard boss offers to quit Gianni Rossanda ready to step down as strike row over back pay rumbles on. Klaveness opening temporary Tokyo office Digital solutions on the agenda when bulker owner heads to Japan next month. Impairments drag Bumi Armada into the red Malaysian FPSO specialist also hurt by weaker year-on-year revenue at one of its main divisions. Jinhui back in black as it opts for LSFO to meet IMO 2020 Hong Kong shipowner also resumes dividends on the back of improved performance. China's slowing crude demand more worrying than trade spat Import growth rates down notably from those seen over the previous two years, says Gibson. Improved rates push Pioneer Marine into the black Torben Janholt-led bulker owner also confirms new credit facility secured at "improved terms".

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Greenbrier taps Tekorius for new COO role The Greenbrier Companies Inc. on Tuesday announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lorie Tekorius has been named EVP and chief operating officer by its board of directors. CEVA hires chief commercial officer CEVA Logistics has appointed Laurent Binetti as its new chief commercial officer. Delta Cargo launches iPad kiosks Delta Cargo has launched self-service iPad kiosks in Atlanta and Boston requiring electronic air waybills as standard operating procedure. Oakland crane-raising work finished Four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal, the busiest terminal at the Port of Oakland, are 27 feet taller following completion last week of a yearlong, crane-raising project. U.S., Mexico sew up NAFTA textile details The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to adopt a CAFTA-style short-supply textile and apparel framework for NAFTA, according to two private sector sources with knowledge of NAFTA textile and apparel negotiations. Union Pacific positive train control progressing Class I railway Union Pacific said Wednesday it is continuing to make significant progress in implementing positive train control (PTC) and it will meet all required deadlines for installation on its network. DrayNow raises $5 million DrayNow, a Pennsylvania-based company that has developed an app and platform for booking and tracking intermodal freight, has raised $5 million in venture capital funding. ATRI data shows need for HOS flexibility The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a not-for-profit organization that conducts research on the trucking industry, released the results of an analysis that demonstrated the potential benefits of allowing commercial drivers additional hours-of-service (HOS) flexibility. U.S. Q2 GDP revised upward U.S. gross domestic product - the broadest measure of a nation's overall economic health - grew at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2018, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2014, according to the second

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AUGUST 29, 2018
Norway's Alvheim crude to load three cargoes in October Total loadings of Norway's Alvheim crude are set to remain unchanged month on month in October, at three cargoes Eni boosts Arctic exploration exposure with new Alaskan blocks Eni has acquired 124 exploration leases on the Eastern North Slope of Alaska from privately-held, US-based Caelus Alaska Exploration North Sea Heidrun October crude loadings steady at two cargoes Two cargoes of North Sea Heidrun crude are set to load in October Verifavia urges shipowners to submit emissions data, IMO roadmap Verifavia urges shipowners to submit carbon emissions and fuel consumption data collection plans to verifiers by September 1 US stocks of high sulfur heating oil retreat, losing August gains US stocks of high sulfur heating oil fell 6.1% last week, erasing the advances they had registered in the previous three weeks Crude settles higher after 2.57 million-barrel US crude stock draw The crude complex settled higher Wednesday after US government data showed a 257 million-barrel decline in the nation's crude stocks Gasoil emerges as winner as India tweaks oil product yields New cokers, robust margins in international markets have given refiners an opportunity to lift output and exports of the middle distillate. FUTURES: Crude stable on US stocks data, North Sea strike talks "In the energy sector, with very little in the way of data, investors looked ahead to this week's EIA report," ANZ analysts said in a note.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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