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November 30, 2018

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China is set to block US at G20 from winning allies in trade war Transpac rates more than double from last year in rush to beat tariffs Trump: May's Brexit deal limits UK's ability to make US trade pact IMO secretary-general wins nod to stay on for a second 4-year term CEVA dispatches truck from China to Europe - 10-15 days door to door MSC announces US to Trinidad & Tobago destination THC increase BIMCO's plan to add cyber security to charter accords wins backing Canadian National president Ruest is named railroader of the year Students graduate from NYK-TDG Maritime Academy in Manila Bigger vessels go north-south as mega ships dominate Asia-Europe Boeing crash in Indonesia a result of lax safety, faulty systems E-freight and e-AWBs: How much longer can we wait for compliance Intradco, Turkish Cargo move 4 rescued lions to African reserve Turkish Airlines to add another three 777Fs to its growing fleet Government to sell loss-making Air India ground handler AIATSL Kenya to implement TIACA's air cargo quality system

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Teamglobal Logistics becomes an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) World's first iVLOC delivered Protocol signed for export of fish meal & fish oil to China Paradip Port working towards new high Revision of rail schedule for dangerous cargo in Saudi Arabia V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles its largest parcel size vessel NTC Group sends relief materials for the cyclone-hit people of Tiruvarur & Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu Trial run on the new highway from China to Europe Textiles industry urged to prepare roadmap to tap export market AMTOI set to celebrate 20th Foundation Day MoU inked to provide businesses better access to trade data

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Optimistically into next year Cameroon: Ring road to improve freight transport Eastern European specialist expanding in Minsk SOL adds call to another Finnish port Init establishes bridgehead in Ireland Logistics for toys Emirates helps Cross Counter to cross continents Four Canadian railways honoured for safety efforts More inland navigation capacities for Rhenus Goodman acquires UK site for logistics New Chinese cargo carrier receives first B737-400F Teesport reaps dividends from busier shipping lines Giving birth to giant tanker fleet "Curiosity of the Day" Maxima 40 CC augments NRS fleet GS Group supplying Posten Norge Paris Vatry banking on international experience Swiss flag ship on Japans roads

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Ocean Network Express CEO admits what went wrong and unveils recovery strategy Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan Buoyant HMM unveils ambitious market share target with new ULCVs Bangladesh exports to Europe can take flight via new truck service to Kolkata Market insight: Where will the steady gaze of Geodis become fixed next? DHL avoids involvement in Atlas pilots dispute, despite protest at US HQ British prosecutors secure more convictions in Bertling bribery case Under the radar: About Japan's Ocean Network Express and its troubles Carousel Logistics appoints Thomas Griese and Marcel Andriessen to the board

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs Wärtsilä introduces "small but mighty" high speed engine VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii This VLOC is not just big, it's intelligent too VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon MJP books first order for new X series waterjets MHI Vestas Offshore Wind makes first U.S. market hire Stena Line starts construction of third Irish Sea E-Flexer RoPax PPG introduces new marine coatings in U.S. and Canada

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
John Costain is leaving Knot Offshore Board chairman Trygve Seglem said he was pleased with the development of the partnership under Mr Costain's tenure Laskaridis eyes foray into tankers Greek owner confirms sextet of recent buys for dry bulk and reefer fleet, but is looking at further diversification Moore Stephens sees 'no impact' for shipping from London merger Multinational accountancy and advisory network aims to identify successor firm to replace London team joining BDO This time, it's different? The outlook for shipping is largely a question of how long-term your view is Brazilian box trade to grow 5% in 2019 Brazil is expected to make a comeback in the new year after a turbulent 2018 Star Bulk in $50m share buy-back scheme The dry bulk operator said the repurchase programme could include private transactions Höegh LNG increases third-quarter profits Profits of the largest floating storage regasification unit operator climb in the third quarter as time charter revenues grow US ports call for more multimodal funding Earlier this year, the AAPA identified more than $20bn in multimodal needs for public port authorities alone over the next... Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking key ports Russia denies it is blocking access to Ukraine's Berdyansk and Mariupol seaports as international tension persists Shin Yang Shipping boosted by improved domestic volumes Narrowing margins on tugs and barge operations weigh on profits Posco ties up with Brunei for LNG projects Joint exploration of Brunei fields is an incentive for tie-up Viewpoint: Smoke signals An agency ought to be providing masters with some sort of global analysis of the prosecution risk HMM banks on efficiency gains from new fleet HMM looks to economies of scale as it increases its capacity on rising volumes Daily Briefing Diamond S agrees $1.65bn merger with Capital Product Partners \| Warning of ports chaos under 'no deal' Brexit \| Maersk... Moody's assigns Baa3 rating to Minsheng Leasing The move is expected to provide the bank-backed lessor with easier access to bond financing Matson Navigation files lawsuit against MARAD in US Federal Court The Honolulu-based carrier claims losses due to unfair competition on its transpacific routes Discounted dry bulk shipping stocks could be a better bet than buying ships Share repurchases become an attractive option for shippers as valuations go below net asset value US tariffs on car imports may come as early as next week The countries that export cars have taken advantage of the US for decades, says Trump

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
US spot truck rates rising in retail-rich lanes LA-LB's new PierPass fee runs without feared hitches Negotiations push back US Southeast chassis pool launch Top 40 Container Carriers: Smaller lines gain US import share Container lines' operating margins flash low-sulfur fuel warning

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Milonas leaves Navigator Holdings' board of directors KNOT Offshore's John Costain stepping down Costain will 'be available' to the New York-listed MLP through May while company searches for his replacement. Hoegh FSRUs could serve as hubs for Avenir distribution Report: Late move not enough to save Norwegian naval ship China's New Dayang celebrates its return to state ownership Reborn yard is at work once again and touting the security of being run by the state Wah Kwong goes 'asset light' with Chinese leaseback deals Traditional Hong Kong shipowner raises $48m from latest deal in service-orientated strategy Scrubber challenge: Put dirty fuel profits into scientific research TradeWinds calls on shipowners using and installing scrubbers to invest a fraction of their expected profits from using high-sulphur fuel towards independent research to plan for a decarbonised future Lines offer backing to IMO 2020 rules at Hansa Forum Borealis Maritime moves into offshore with $100m fund Borealis links with KKR and Oak Hill to help fill bank funding gap New shipping fund has already notched up $70m in loans with a target of more than $1bn of business Strength in numbers sees Reederei Nord's chartering interests join forces Family owned companies are typically healthier and far more flexible - Klemme Two shipowners poised to scoop LNG charters with Shell But there may be more employment opportunities in the pipeline as talk grows that the major may take up to 10 ships Lloyds charters veteran LNG carrier to energy giant BP Mercator finds trading buyer to take 1992-built VLGC for $10.5m Yamal LNG pipes message to celebrate its third train Paris MOU data: Now you see it, now you don't 'Serious threat' to safety as Paris MOU pulls its data feed Port state control authority will no longer provide inspection information in bulk, affecting shipping risk-assessment models Brightoil arrests cast shadow on ailing bunker tanker sector Likely auction of six vessels will put pressure on prices amid glut of sales candidates Diamond S fixes scrubber-fitted suezmaxes at premium rates US-based owner has chartered out duo to BP for three years at $27,000 per day each, as charterers continue to seek vessels installed with scrubbers to save fuel costs post-2020 Straight-talking Swedish owner Hans Laurin dies at 87 Swedish industry stalwart had been a leader both in shipowning and shipbuilding Auerbach takes top spot in hunt for Nord/LB MPPs Fleet of 43 multipurpose ships being sold by German shipping bank Nord/LB has come down to a single buyer Star Bulk offers $50m share buyback New York-listed bulker player places no time limit on repurchase programme. NCL owners selling stock worth $962m Miami cruise line will hoover up $85m of offloaded shares. Shipping subsidies should be used for positive change Financial support to drive the decarbonisation of shipping is not only needed, it should be supported Reader poll: Weigh in on the role of subsidies in shipping Seanergy Maritime talks up capes despite loss Greek bulker owner "very optimistic" for 2019 after shedding supramaxes. Gibraltar set to start LNG imports Shell's small-scale LNG receiving plant will supply power plant but is also targeted at local bunkering opportunities. Russia 'blockades' Ukrainian Azov Sea ports Berdyansk and Mariupol closed to merchant shipping, Ukraine says. Vitol buys Petronas LNG cargoes over 15 years Shipping must act to make seagoing careers more attractive to women Failure to appeal to female seafarers is shrinking the global talent pool Does shipping have what it takes to recruit the next generation of seafarers? German shipowner outlines advantage of keeping management in-house Third-party shipmanagers face uphill battle in Greek market Greek owners often entrust their ships to peers rather than to full-fledged third-party managers Shipmanagers target IMO 2020 business with echoes of boost from OPA 90 regulations Shipmanagers strike positive chord amid upturn in business Increased demand for shipmanagement services is peaking the interest of institutional investors - and is a healthy proposition for shipowners Business report: Third-party shipmanagement's healthy proposition Andy Pierce, Harry Papachristou, Jonathan Boonzaier and Geoff Garfield report on the opportunities and challenges for the shipmanagement sector. Stefano Rosina leaves Premuda Italian shipping veteran seeks fresh challenge. Novatek wants NSR open year-round by 2025 Company working to build out ice-breaker fleet to open up Arctic waterway Meet the world's first 'iVLOC' Dof Subsea extends Australian IMR contract Okeanis moves closer to full funding with ABN Amro loan VLCC owner adds $59m to newbuilding financing pot. Neoline to build cargo sailing ships for Renault Eco-vessels to be ready by 2020 for transatlantic car parts service. ICG: "heightened uncertainty" over Brexit Underwriter fails again in $22m scuttled bulker case Appeal court upholds ruling that UK has no jurisdiction to settle Atlantik Confidence row between Aspen and Credit Bank Europe. Jiangnan Shipyard wins research ship newbuilding Chinese university inks deal for vessel at domestic yard. Jo Odfjell snaps up two more medium-range tankers S'Hail Shipping buys fifth bulker HMM: we will fill mega-containerships Korean owner bullish on market prospects as it targets 7% east-west market share. Hoegh LNG posts bullish third quarter result FSRU specialist boosted by full quarter of income from Hoegh Esperanza charter to China's CNOOC. Venezuelan port situation deteriorating, warns Gray Page Robbers have targeted at least eight ships in Puerto La Cruz and Puerto Jose in the year-to-date, says IMB. Mare Maritime Singapore to rebound from Baota deal collapse Shipowner and manager could link with Maersk Tankers and Hafnia Seacon Ships Management flogging bulk carrier trio to upgrade fleet But the Chinese owner, broker and manager denies a reported sale of three ships to Chinese buyers

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
EU ambassador: Quick outcome sought in trade talks Sen. Portman also highlighted his hopes for agriculture to be included in EU-U.S. discussions during an event at the Hudson Institute. Commentary: Retailers must think outside the box Creative approaches are required when addressing driver and equipment shortages. Multimodal funding 'top priority for the port industry' Senate confirms deputy Commerce secretary Crowley says restructuring essential to compete Executive Moves: Ports of Seattle and Galveston Schenker AG looks to 'younger, more international' board Hamburg Süd resuming service for mangoes and grapes

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018
AG refiners conclude 2019 distillate term tenders at higher premiums ahead of IMO 2020 Tender negotiations have been concluded at cash differential levels 25-60% higher than last year, sources said. Middle East-Japan LR2 rates rise above W150 for first time in 2018 There are hardly three or four ships available for loading from now until mid-December, the brokers said. Asia LR2 rates rise to new 2018 high on supply squeeze: sources "The market is volatile, shout another high number and see if it gets fixed," a source with a clean oil tankers' owner said. UK 'summit' aims to kick-start carbon capture projects It follows publication of a UN report Tuesday that showed global carbon emissions had resumed climbing last year. Majority of IMO 2020 compliant bunker demand to be met by MGO, LSFO: IBIA exec "Before 2020, things need to be ready as the date is cast in stone," Neo said. Greek Capital Product Partners to merge tanker business with Diamond S Shipping DSS equity owners will own around 67% of the new company an CPLP will hold 33% ownership to CPLP unitholders. Shanghai LSMGO demand remains firm despite lower prices at nearby ports The price in Shanghai has consistently remained above $700/mt in November to date, and at neighboring ports mostly in the $600-$700/mt range.

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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

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

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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