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December 5, 2019

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Crude price falls as Trump signals long wait for US-China trade deal Ningbo port little affected by trade war as it mostly deals with EU Europe's luxury exporters to be hit by new proposed US tariffs China's GDP may fall below 6pc in 2020: UBS Wealth Management South Africa will still provide LNG despite environmental opposition Dredging increases Hamburg container volumes 7pc over 9 months Canadian National Railway announces post-strike recovery plan Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port and KIZAD men stage road show in Brazil London shipbrokers buy stake in Swedish green analytics data firm World's biggest dual fuel use engine to power world's biggest ships Wartsila & Silverstream to jointly offer ship air lubrication technology Kanway Shipping: Always in pursuit of excellence to serve customersv Globally airports report mixed air cargo results as volumes slide Uganda Air urges government to pay US$10 million to repair planes India's forwarders blast poor airport cargo turnaround times

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Maersk's OceanPro continues accelerating innovation in the shipping & logistics industry through India-based technology start-ups PIL enhances Redsea Gulf Service Rodolphe Saadé calls for international coalition for the energy of tomorrow Unifeeder's acquisition of Feedertech Group to facilitate better feedering & regional shortsea connectivity in Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Asia, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent IPPTA reconstitutes its management committee Indian economy will remain stable & continue to outperform its peers: S&P

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Fresh premiere Going east to expand Two railways to transport bitumen across North America More GDP certificates for Gefco Tarros Portugal celebrates ten years Total to deliver the LNG for CMA CGM's newbuilds New joint cargo plans at Abu Dhabi airport Infrarail: RIA showcases small companies Pfenning Logistics expands services for automotive industry Hong Kong's airport authority picks executive director DFDS strengthens ro-ro link between Belgium and Sweden Conversion of military airport raises questions "Curiosity of the Day" More cranes for Liverpool New member expands pallet network in UK Pema joins TIP group New president for Germany's railway industry Four more airports to tackle wildlife trafficking

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
CMA CGM secures LNG bunkering at Marseilles, signing 10-year deal with Total EC urged to listen to TAPA as cargo theft from trucks hits record levels UPS major healthcare offensive aims to exploit current FedEx weakness Shipowners and carriers count the cost of scrubber retrofit snarl-up Shippers must think products not shipments, says FreightHub as it expands into China Shipping line carbon calculators are 'useless' - there are 'no winners here' Here's what happens to markets if US tariffs on China kick in next week E-truck pioneer Rob Fowler takes the helm as CEO as Volta nears prototype M&A radar: Private equity sniffing around Toll Global Express Supply chain radar: DSV's Andersen steals limelight from DHL's Scharwath in air cargo gongs - fair? On the wires: John Menzies needs more to close the credibility gap

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Total's second LNG bunkering vessel will be based in Marseille Marseille, France, is set to emerge as a major LNG bunkering center. Yesterday, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM Group, said that it had chosen the Second Hurtigruten battery hybrid cruise ship will be delivered early Hurtigruten reports that its second hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen will be completed earlier than expected. As a result, Hurtigruten is offering a series of shorter pre-inaugural voyages. Cox Powertrain appoints new U.S.-based sales and customer support team U.K. headquartered Cox Powertrain Ltd. is about to start full production of its CXO300, claimed to be the the highest power density diesel outboard engine ever developed. Cox Powertrain is backed by Jennifer Carpenter promoted to AWO President & CEO The American Waterways Operators reports that Jennifer Carpenter, its Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2020, Pirates seize 19 crew members from tanker south of Nigeria According to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Center, at 1810 UTC yesterday, armed pirates attacked and boarded an oil tanker underway, around 76 nm south of Bonny, Nigeria. Nineteen crew were New Inmarsat service is aimed primarily at OSV operators Inmarsat will extend its service portfolio for customers with the launch of Fleet LTE, following an agreement with subsea fiber and offshore LTE network operator, Tampnet. The new service which is primarily SCA names new Partners Committee officers The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) reports that Rob Stuardi of American Equity Underwriters, Mobile, Ala., and Mark A. Haller of Tri-Tec Manufacturing in Kent, Wash., have been appointed as the new BV grants AiP for Quadelprop LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has granted approval in principle to the innovative design for a highly-maneuverable 19,000 cu.m LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank - the Quadelprop. The

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Salvage industry said to be in 'decline phase' 'On the basis of the research I have done, I can definitely say the salvage industry is definitely in the... Box shipping outlook remains challenging After an 'extremely dull' year, container carriers have little to look forward to in the new year, BIMCO says The Interview: Hugo De Stoop Mr De Stoop leads one of the largest crude oil tanker companies in the world. Over the past couple of... Unifeeder buys majority stake in Feedertech Group Unifeeder steps out of European base for Singapore acquisition Vale expects to restore full iron ore production by 2022 Vale sees iron ore ramping up to 340m to 355m tonnes next year Pirates abduct seafarers from tanker off Nigeria Pirates boarded the Hong Kong-flagged Nave Constellation on Tuesday after it had departed Bonny Offshore Terminal, Lloyd's List Intelligence reports Lloyd's List Gothenburg summit will map a volatile 2020 Programme will include geopolitics, sanctions implications, the impact on trade patterns of shifting political balance, energy realignment, technological advances and... American Club says marine insurance outlook uncertain Premium erosion continues to affect operating results. There is an urgent need to calibrate risk pricing to exposure Kitack Lim reappointed IMO chief for second term Lim will serve as IMO secretary-general until the end of 2023 Bunker tool seeks to standardise low-sulphur charges Confusion and concern remain about the timing and transparency of carriers' low-sulphur cost recovery mechanisms Ethane to feed China's gas shipbuilding ambition Chinese shipbuilding content is an expected feature of bilateral ethanol and LNG trade talks Port of Virginia dredging project starts 'This project, combined with the $750m we are investing to increase container capacity by 1m units per year, sets up... US sanctions six tankers linked to PDVSA Washington has said that it recognises opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate president. It is using sanctions to force... ISU accepts realities of salvage sector Salvors need to improve their reputation for cost and trustworthiness as they diversify into other sectors CMA CGM and Total sign LNG supply deal French companies take lead in Mediterranean LNG supply as CMA CGM pushes for global environmental collaboration Daily Briefing Free to read: National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean \| Chinese ownership... Top 10 flag states 2019 Although Panama leads our Top 10 flag states list for 2019 by about 53m gross tonnes, the difference between the...

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Infrastructure bank commits financing for new Montreal terminal Recouped interim low-sulfur surcharges bode well for carriers As ELD tightens, tech tries to squeeze truck hours Special report: The art of breakbulk chartering ODFL sees US LTL volumes 'stabilizing' New Syracuse inland port serving NY-NJ yields early dividends Air cargo slowdown enters peak season DP World extends shortsea reach from Europe to Asia CMA CGM extracts presidential support for green fuel drive Antwerp to host 2020 JOC Container Trade Europe conference

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Pacific Gas enters VLEC sector with order for two newbuildings Pacific Gas order contract helps Jiangnan Shipyard break into the ethane sector Tanker owners enter 'bliss period' with rosy outlook for 2020 Major listed owners say IMO 2020, small orderbooks and longhaul shipping demand would support earnings in the coming quarters JMU-Imabari alliance takes third place in yards' new world order Japanese partnership hopes to have technical edge on rivals - and match them on cost Blount Boats to build two crew ships for offshore wind farms Rhode Island's Blount Boats has cut a deal to build two crew transfer vessels to support US offshore wind farm projects. The shipyard will build the ships for Atlantic Wind Transfers based on UK-based Chartwell Marine's Chartwell 24 ship design, modified for operation in the US northeast. They will be delivered in 2020. "As the offshore market grows, so too does the demand for American-made [cre Dutch sign on to French-led Strait of Hormuz mission A frigate and its onboard helicopter will join a French-initiated mission in the Middle East Gulf region Ice in his veins: Paul Pathy on Fednav's next chapter Paul Pathy inherited the family firm, Canada's biggest dry bulk shipowner. Now it's time to make his mark on the company Morocco leans towards Mediterranean base for its FSRU Ministerial advisor said project will move forward next year with a floating terminal scheduled for operation by 2021 Bull case emerging for tankers and bulkers in 2020 Deutsche Bank analysts backing their convictions as scrubber economics and ramped up production provide reasons to be cheerful American Club shares optimistic view despite 'elephant in the room' cash call P&I mutual says move has put it in a position where it can 'control our own destiny and our own financials' 2020 Bulkers beats the Baltic on November charters Tor Olav Troim-backed owner says index-linked vessels performed above the industry average HHI 'trying to allay Singapore concerns' over merger with DSME World's largest shipbuilder said Lion Republic is taking a cautious approach over tie-up Solstad Offshore seeks more time from bondholders Restructuring OSV owner calls meeting to extend payment suspensions to the end of March Trafigura charters support aframax tanker period rates Shipowners continue to fetch strong rates for aframaxes while LR2 charter shows more room for growth Crew members kidnapped from Navios Maritime tanker 185 km off Nigeria Security consultancy Dryad Global says attackers left seven crew onboard the Nave Constellation Zodiac Maritime expands presence in capesize sector Zodiac Maritime is expanding its large bulker fleet with its fourth purchase in the segment this year. The UK-based company is renewing its fleet and has bought a 14-year-old VLOC controlled by Japan's Kotobuki Shipping. European brokers said the Eyal Ofer-controlled company has purchased the 203,000-dwt Azul Fortuna (built 2005) for $15.8m. That price is seen as attractive for the buyer, as NYK to capture emissions as dry ice for sea-bed storage Japanese owner joins DecarbonICE project to study feasibility of technology UN and Opec meetings to define prospects for tanker markets Critics claim conferences are just talking shops, but tanker operators know better Gibson Shipbrokers shows off Movember whiskers for men's health Aframax broker Ben Crowder leads the brokerage's efforts to raise awareness after testicular cancer diagnosis Drewry aims to end IMO 2020 confusion with new bunker index Shipping consultancy shining a light on complex low-sulphur surcharges Now is not the time to leave slow steaming out of the IMO's toolkit Speed limits are not a panacea, but we must ensure that they are available as an option for regulators to help cut shipping's carbon footprint LNG carrier rates stabilise as charterers hold fire for 2020 deals Owners are still 'making money' at current levels but further softening and volatility expected Avenir in talks to deploy bunkers to cruiseships in the Arctic Avenir LNG is exploring a long-term Arctic bunkering deployment, while its newbuilding programme has found a new home Carriers chase door-to-door riches but rewards could prove illusory Digital tracking of cargo is luring container lines to look again at freight forwarding. However, they may be underestimating the challenge of integrating their operations Poseidon Principles undermined by a lack of Asian banks Green ship lending project could remain a minority venture if Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans do not join European financiers in the decarbonisation initiative Avenir LNG fast-tracks COO into chief executive hot seat Outgoing CEO Andrew Pickering is 'retiring' after almost 40 years with founding partner Stolt-Nielsen Golden Union adds to panamax fleet with another secondhand buy Golden Union has quietly acquired a panamax bulk carrier from Shoei Kisen of Japan in what is the Greek owner's third bulker purchase this year. Veniamis in play to buy Noble Group post-panamaxes The 76,600-dwt Gu Imabari (ex-KM Imabari, built 2009) was acquired in an off-market transaction that was completed in mid-October. No price has been disclosed. VesselsValue estimates the bulker's curr A day in the life: Ships agent Joe Melvin Ships agent Joe Melvin loves his job, but it is not one he expected to be doing. Finishing a sports studies degree nearly four years ago, Melvin started work in his father's building company while he hunted around for a career with prospects - something he says can take up to a year in north-eastern England, where he lives. A day in the life: The coolest job in shipping A nudge from his ships a Ten crew rescued after cargoship sinks off Indonesia Citra Hasil goes down off Tembelan but fishing boat saves the day Total inks second LNGBV with MOL for CMA CGM boxships French energy major's fuel solutions arm signs another large supply deal with compartriot liner giant CMA CGM Mining newbuilding in limbo as Nautilus Minerals goes bankrupt Sea-floor extraction vessel was ordered at Fujian Mawei in 2014 but has been beset by financing problems Eastern Pacific inks $560m deals for LNG-fuelled newbuildings at CSSC Latest orders bring shipowner's total investments in dual-fuel newbuildings close to $3bn Louis-Dreyfus' other mission: making business work for everyone French ship owner says current business environment does not work for the benefit of all stakeholders Louis-Dreyfus optimistic on speed limits Shipowner says mandatory slow steaming was not rejected by the IMO, but rather 'put aside' AqualisBraemar plots expansion of international adjusting business Recruitment drive to capitalise on opportunities in the US, Mexico and UAE Repairs start on first of SK Shipping's KC-1 LNG duo Second small-scale cousin with pioneering South Korean containment system prepares for gas trials Macron backs Saade's call for 'energy of tomorrow' coalition French president supporting boxship line's CEO in push for international cooperation on eco-fuels Yasa Shipping sells second supramax bulker Jakarta-based Gurita Lintas reported as the buyer of Turkish owner's Yasa Ozcan The shipowner who has become Xi's bridge builder Ye Cheng is one of a select set of businessmen who have Xi Jinping's mandate to plant the five-star red flag round the world and stake out his Belt and Road project. But the flagbearer model is meeting resistance in some key destinations DSIC showcases ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept at Marintec Design for 23,000-teu containership said to be the first in China to offer alternative fuel Shell's LNG traders still reaping profits despite low prices Oil major able to take advantage of regional price disparities to turn around loss making trades

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
Project44 brings visibility to supply chains, even when they break The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of strikes, hurricanes and... New York grants cargo bikes commercial parking access New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access Midwest farmers hit hard by weather-delayed harvests "The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It's been blow after blow after blow." Downward pressure on prices hurting growers. Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions? The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers. North American railroads chart the course for 2020 Several management teams from North America's largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and the future at the Credit... Descartes grows profits, revenue on logistics software solutions Canadian firm reports a largely expected 27% jump in net income in the third quarter as revenue increases 19%; CEO lauds "predictable results in an... 'Freight Broker Live' host Stephen Oatley brings show to FreightWaves Former carrier and freight broker brings unique perspective to No. 1 news source. Trailer costs could rise without action on emissions standards Manufacturers warn clock's running out on needed clarity for 2021 models. FourKites announces continued education and certification opportunity for logistics professionals On Dec 4, FourKites announced a new learning platform and certification program aimed to allow customers to maximize the value of supply chain visibility. This... Project44 opens Paris office, second in Europe project44 opens office in Paris, its second on the continent STG adds to New Jersey footprint with deal for logistics firm Private equity-backed 3PL said deal comes as demand exceeds capacity in Northeast market. Canadian National wins coal contract from Canadian Pacific Teck Resources opts not to renew 10-year deal for the transport of metallurgical coal. Freight Futures daily curve: 12/4 Trucking Freight Futures in the South were feeling down on Tuesday as the East showed tepid strength. Qatar Air Cargo expands South American service Four cities in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia are added to carrier's freighter network. Heavy snow to slam Mountain West for two days Up to a foot of snowfall coming to the Sierra Nevada, Rockies the next two days. Delays in freight movement possible. Surface Transportation Board seeks to modify waybill sample reporting The rail regulatory agency says the changes would help make the rate review process more accessible and transparent. Today's Pickup: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion finally underway Construction begins for the long-delayed project to triple the capacity of the Canadian oil pipeline to nearly 900,000 barrels per day. Virginia's port upgrade aims for quickest truck trips possible Expanding truck appointment system and new lanes credited for fast moves as port readies for dredging Norfolk Southern wants track changes, residents don't Railway Age reports NS wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking... A catalyst to change: using commercial map intelligence for business innovation "We need to arrive on-time, every time!" "We need better visibility!" "We need more technology!" Tesla's all-electric Cybertruck to join Mexican city's police force The mayor of Ciudad Valles, Mexico, recently ordered 15 of the new all-electric Cybertrucks manufactured by Tesla Inc. Mayor Adrián Esper C'rdenas said the Cybertrucks... United Airlines to buy 50 Airbus planes for European routes United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s. Emission-free trucks will lower driver turnover rates, claims Nikola CEO Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions. French national strikes will wreak havoc on its air, rail and road networks French workers are demonstrating for reforms in their pension plan, leading to a protest that will see most employees of transport companies strike beginning on... Struggling flag carriers on three continents are running out of options Air India, Alitalia and South African Airways may be facing a bleak future.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019
VLCC hijacked off Nigerian coast A VLCC was hijacked Tuesday evening close to the Egina FPSO, off the coast of Nigeria, with 19 members of the crew kidnapped, the vessel's owner Navios Tankers confirmed Wednesday. China bonded bunker fuel oil consumption to fall in 2019 on limited supply State-owned refiners heard to have suspended their VLSFO production as they await tax rebates. Mexico private fuel imports likely to grow in 2020 Growing infrastructure investments and a domestic supply shortfall have led to a significant increase for private fuel imports to Mexico in 2019, a trend that will likely continue into 2020. Crude settles higher on OPEC+ cut talk, US stock draw Crude futures climbed Wednesday on news that Iraq is pushing for deeper OPEC+ production cuts, and on a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: V-Marine Fuels supplies 0.5% S FO at Rotterdam It supplies low sulfur products to Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and all bunker grades to Singapore and Malaysia. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Peninsula Petroleum supplies 0.5% sulfur FO In Europe, the new fuel is available at Gibraltar, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Malta and in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, the official said. MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: Eni launches sales of 0.5% FO at Genoa Eni's 190,000 b/d Sannazzaro de Burgondi refinery in northern Italy will supply 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

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