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September 10, 2019

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China exports decline 1pc in August against a 3.3pc increase in July Weak demand, falling rates leads to more cancelled Asia-Europe sailings US-China trade conflict could take years to resolve, says Kudlow Russians to build 17 icebreaking LNG tankers for Northern Sea Route Shanghai Shipping Exchange, CargoSmart create a new shipping index North American total rail traffic down 3.3pc as economy weakens Moody's sees US railways suffering 5.5pc revenue loss as coal use falls Sydney's Port Botany plans to double and automate on-dock rail capacity Plus.ai in joint venture with FAW Jiefang to develop self-driving trucks US probe says structural steel from Canada, China, Mexico was dumped UK authorities seize 1.3 tonnes of heroin at Felixstowe in Maersk box ship MarAd weighs social case versus efficiency plea in port automation ruling Another US trucking company announces closure in the worst year in five Boeing Max return faces delays over tiff between Europe-US regulators Emirates SkyCargo's new facilities enhance Dubai's cool chain reputation JetBlue joins Aeronex Cargo to launch US cargo services to Florida Cargo airlines prepare for demand spike in the event of hard Brexit

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Challenging times for Indian rice exports - Potential new markets CMA CGM Group delivers solid operating performance & above-market growth in volumes in Q2 2019 despite uncertain worldwide geopolitical environment Directorate-General of Shipping celebrates 70th Foundation Day Indian Register of Shipping takes over Chairmanship of IACS Maersk & Koole Terminals to produce 0.5 pc sulphur marine fuel in Rotterdam India raises import duty on Malaysian refined palm oil India's export of value-added shrimp increasing after US tariffs on China Oilmeal exports show sharp drop in Aug. Chennai Port inks long-term agreement with KIA Motors for vehicle export Kattupalli Port handles first exclusive call of Hyundai Merchant Marine KoPT's Ideabox Challenge generates good response VPT achieves impressive throughput among Major Ports during April-July 2019 CONCOR flags off movement of ex-im containers between Kattupalli Port & ICD Whitefield, Bengaluru via ICD Tondiarpet, Chennai Trucking fleet operators' revenues & ability to repay loans seen reducing due to slowdown GDP growth estimated at 6.3 pc in FY20 Govt expected to announce measures to boost subdued exports

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Alabama short line changes ownership Maritime Group takes space at iPort More maindeck capacity for Middle Eastern carrier New train runs from Southampton to Manchester Maritime coordinator receives port award Tancarville at Le Havre makes a leap forward How to develop Britain's maritime business Plastic instead of wood Estonian rail carrier further raises its profit Bombardier Transportation appoints John Saabas Cool in Copenhagen and Paris Panattoni is building a new hub in Essen "Curiosity of the Day" Speeding up intermodal transport through Vladivostok Indian chairman for IACS Latam Cargo gives wings to Brazilian bears New crane for the Netherlands

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
'World first' for Sinotrans with launch of online air freight booking platform FMC set to review 'costly and unfair' demurrage and detention fees CMA CGM opts for 'market share over profit' in second quarter Cargo logjam certain as two-day BA pilot strike begins Post-Brexit VAT on overseas parcels would be a 'no-deal stealth tax' Menzies Aviation strengthens cargo team with two major appointments On the wires: CMA CGM - there is one scary number on its balance sheet... M&A radar: DSV Pan's new look already done in Americas, next up Asia, Europe

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
USCG makes plans to free four trapped in capsized car carrier At approximately 1 p.m., Monday, it was confirmed the remaining four crew members were still alive inside the capsized car carrier Golden Ray and an extraction plan is being developed to safely High water levels bring new Seaway safety measures The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation reports that, this summer, the water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River again rose above the record high for this time of year Trinity House launches vessel replacement project Trinity House, one of three General Lighthouse Authorities serving the U.K. and Ireland, has launched a vessel replacement project to commission the design and build of a vessel to replace its support Wake Media names Gavin Lipsith new Head of Content London-based business-to-business maritime and offshore media specialist Wake Media has appointed Gavin Lipsith as its new Head of Content. Lipsith is a veteran journalist and former editor of marine technology titles The London International Shipping Week kicks off London International Shipping Week 2019 (LISW19) got off to a flying start this morning as Lord Mountevans, Chairman of the LISW19 Board of Advisors; Nusrat Ghani MP, Minister for Maritime and IMO

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
The Lloyd's List Transparency in Shipping Forum - Listen Live Insurance, legal, security and technology experts converged on London to discuss why transparency is potentially a double-edged sword for shipping... Jurisprudence impacts marine insurance rulings, argues QC Some judges stick to the letter of Institute Clause wordings while others take the wider context into account, according to... The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 1 - Red flags in a sea of transparency In the first of a daily series of London International Shipping Week Podcasts, Lloyd's List Editor Richard Meade dissects the... Freeport plans still face hurdles UK needs to remove itself from any customs arrangements with the European Union before freeports can become a meaningful option Blockchain: Believe the hype Shipping may take longer to get to grips with blockchain than comparable sectors but the impact will be equally profound... Shipyards losing race to retrofit scrubbers Some 86 tankers have entered dry dock for retrofitting scrubbers so far in 2019, acording to Alphatanker, compared with 153... When blowing up a suezmax is not necessarily a malicious act There is wide scope for interpreting Institute Clauses and war risk cover wording, argues Ruth Hosking of Quadrant Chambers IMO decarbonisation targets are a priority, conference told Reaching a minimum 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will require drastic changes taken much sooner States must do more on sanctions compliance A panel during the Lloyd's List Transparency Forum in London addressed the ambiguity of sanctions and the role of developing... Cosco Shipping names long-awaited new president Fu Gangfeng has a background in accounting and has had a long career at CMG and several of its subsidiaries HHI seals $191m LNG carrier order from compatriot H-Line The yard claims to have clinched more than half of the total number of global LNG carrier orders so far Refineries ramp up production runs and upgrades ahead of IMO 2020 Some $1bn in investment has gone to just upgrading refineries to meet the expected demand for oil-based fuels complying with... China Merchants Port to enter feeder market through Antong bailout A new joint venture, China Merchants Antong Logistics Management Company, will be established and will help the Chinese port company... Daily Briefing Free to read: London calling: Forget the Brexit bluster, let's focus on the international itinerary \| The Lloyd's List Podcast:... Maritime London calls for 'shipping czar' 'Changing trade patterns, new vessel types, digital technologies and green solutions all offer us the opportunity to grow our market... Optimistic start as UK Freeports Advisory Panel holds first meeting A wide range of potential areas of focus was discussed, such as how freeports could specifically benefit local economies and... Lloyd's List forum to focus on smart ports in the SAMEA region Join two panels of experts at the Lloyd's List Smart Ports Forum, to be held in Dubai on November 20... MISC does not see 'big shift' due to IMO 2020 Parent company Petronas is also gearing up for IMO 2020 by preparing facilities to supply liquefied natural gas as a... Four missing after ship capsizes off US coast Golden Ray, under the Marshall Islands flag, was bound for Baltimore with a cargo of cars, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, which identified Hyundai Glovis as the...

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
NY-NJ promotes block stowage to increase port rail flow Tech providers seen missing shipper needs Amazon acquires branded intermodal containers India's Concor extends coastal reach to Bangladesh Performance crimps Mexico intermodal growth Uber Freight moving headquarters to Chicago VC funds fuel logistics innovation, but fail to disrupt

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Grand Bahama Shipyard to be 'up and running' this week The yard, owned by Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean Cruises, closed for days in Hurricane Dorian aftermath Stopford: Ship carbon output should be part of charter contract Shipping economist was speaking today during WISTA panel at London International Shipping Week Hoegh Autoliners CEO to leave after heavy losses Hoegh Autoliners' chief executive and chief financial officer are leaving the company after heftly losses in the privately owned company. CEO Ivar Hansson Myklebust has been replaced by the Oslo-based company's by Hoegh group veteran Thor Jorgen Guttormsen. CFO Ingrid-Due Gundersen is also leaving the company. Chairman Leif O Hoegh said there is no secret that Hoegh Autolines has had poor results Shareholders to consider DryShips plan to go private Special meeting set for early October Concordia Maritime receives $5m IMOIIMAX windfall Concordia Maritime has received a payment of $5m related to two of its IMOIIMAX tankers. Concordia Maritime loss narrows in second quarter The windfall is based on the cooperation between Stena Bulk and the Swedish tanker owner. "Concordia Maritime was the driving force behind the IMOIIMAX concept initiative and the payment is a consequence of the commercial successes of the IMOIIMAX fleet si Geopolitical problem 'worse and worse' for shipmanagers Delegates at InterManager conference wrestle with problems of US sanctions LNG prepares to debut in its first floating power project One business model could offer a second life to older vessels as their trading days come to an end Cocaine seized from UBC cargoship in Mexico Authorities find what they believe is 49kg of drug on UBC Tokyo in Altamira Seaspan snaps up boxship for ONE charter New York-listed owner is chartering 9,600-teu vessel to Japanese group for three years. Nicolas Saverys on 'fantastic gas' and Exmar's inhouse 'mini Rolls-Royces' Exmar will remain a logistics provider and should not stray into the product whether it is LPG or LNG, chairman and managing director Nicolas Saverys believes. The exception might be, for example, a move to deliver floating power, but only at a customer's request, he says. "We are bringing added value to the product. But we stay in logistics." He is concerned about shipping's reputation, even fo Stena Impero could be free 'within days' Iran says necessary steps to release Stena tanker are underway. Japan, France may join US-led tanker defence group Meanwhile, Iran begins enriching uranium German tanker players forge new alliances to finance fleet renewal Cautious market optimism marks new era of funding for companies hit by the financial crash and collapse of KG (limited partnership) structures Norden appoints Rojel to meet decarbonisation targets Danish owner creates dedicated role to push for CO2-neutral transport. Pioneering spirit of LNG is alive and well at Exmar Chief executive Nicolas Saverys talks inspirational figures, his future and reveals the company's next quest in FLNG H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai South Korean owner agrees $191m deal for vessel at domestic yard. Shipping investor Frederik Mohn quits Dof board Norwegian resigns as director two years after selling out of OSV company. PwC reveals blueprint to boost $6bn London maritime sector A new report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers has come up with 36 ways in which London can grow its maritime services offering. Shipping's myriad challenges to fuel London debate, Paddy Rodgers says London-based marine insurance, shipbroking, legal, finance and classification industries are worth $6bn to the UK economy each year, in a global market estimated to be worth $20bn. The 'Catching the Wave' Hafnia Tankers aims for IMO's 2030 and 2050 emissions targets BW's product tanker arm has begun to study a means of cutting emissions from its owned fleet while preparing for IMO 2020 V.Group scoops 93-ship ADNOC crewing deal Shipmanager signs contract with Abu Dhabi owner for its offshore fleet. Oshima chases 30-bulker order target Japanese yard determined to fill its orderbook three years ahead Klaveness boss calls for funding scheme to boost CO2 reduction Lasse Kristoffersen says carbon pricing will be required if the IMO is to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals Shipowners grapple with the big questions facing LNG shipping Established giant MOL, emerging player Flex LNG and new entrants Capital Gas and Celsius Shipping give their views Iran seizes tug and 12 Filipino crew Vessel was held in Persian Gulf over alleged fuel smuggling. Resilient Transworld Singapore reflects on 20 years in shipping Transworld Singapore celebrates the milestone and details how earlier hardships turned into successes Two crew stabbed to death on aframax Police investigating possible double murder on Carlini ship. Rising costs send Exmar into the red Belgian gas carrier owner hit by bigger operating and depreciation expenses in first half Iran says hunted VLCC has offloaded crude cargo Adrian Darya 1 believed to have discharged in Syria in contravention of EU sanctions. CMA CGM ekes out small profit in second quarter French liner giant says cost cutting effort has trimmed operational expenses by $51 per TEU DFDS and Moby agree ro-pax ferry swap deal Danish operator says ship additions will boost freight capacity between UK and Holland by 40% Oldendorff charters second Castor Maritime panamax Petros Panagiotidis-led owner provides $5m loan facility to help pay for latest acquisition Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Fourth crewmember was trapped inside the ship behind glass within engine control room, said US Coast Guard

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Operators demand special economic status for UK ports and airports But a failure to secure a no-deal Brexit could scupper their plans to reshore manufacturing. Amazon to fly two freighters of relief supplies for Dorian survivors Amazon Air to operate 2 freighters full of relief supplies to Dorian survivors in The Bahamas Amazon air transport provider, ATSG, names new president Air Transport Services Group, a major provider of midsize leased cargo aircraft and transportation services for customers such as DHL and Amazon, named current Chief... 'Outstanding news': Last four crew members rescued from car carrier Golden Ray The Coast Guard said four men trapped inside the hull of the car carrier Golden Ray have been rescued through a hole cut in the... The lowly rail freight carload - diminishing volume but still impressive profitability Can carload rail become a volume and market share leader in today's emerging high-tech freight logistics world? Or will it continue to exhibit a declining... Minimal cargo impact expected from British Airways strike Logistics providers have been able to plan around the British Airways labor disruption and avoid cargo delays for their clients. Insurance group cautions against FMCSA's short-haul proposal IIHS says driver fatigue still is a "major risk factor." Greenbrier unveils new covered hoppers for grain shipments The railcar manufacturer says the covered hoppers are shorter but enable faster grain discharges. China's Sinoair adds online service with Freightos WebCargo China's largest freight forwarder will use WebCargo platform to bring rates and capacity online. C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld, Uber Freight's Lior Ron to highlight new Townhall Series at CSCMP EDGE 2019 C.H. Robinson's Bob Biesterfeld and Uber Freight's Lior Ron will headline the Townhall Series at the upcoming CSCMP EDGE 2019 conference. The pair will discuss... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/9 PHI to CHI lane (VPC) stronger on increased freight into NY/NJ UPS hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for peak, expanding access to tuition reimbursement plan UPS to hire 100k employees for peak season, and will expand tuition reimbursement plan Today's pickup: Many happy (in-person) returns, e-tailers hope; the masses want next-day delivery Humans are helping e-tailers lower logistics costs; logistics newbies, meet the seasoned pros Coast Guard contacts four crew members in capsized car carrier More than 24 hours after the car carrier Golden Ray capsized, Coast Guard rescuers have made contact with 4 trapped crewmembers. Cummins closes $290 million acquisition of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics [Update] Cummins Inc. closed its $290 million purchase of fuel cell maker Hydrogenics on September 9, the second major investment in fuel cell technology in less... US promises to sanction purchasers of Iranian oil A Treasury Department official reaffirmed on Sept. 8 the Trump administration's denial of temporary waivers that previously allowed countries to import Iranian crude oil under... Wet, stormy day will delay drivers in Midwest (forecast video) Summer day full of high heat, severe storms and wildfire smoke. Truckers should expect typical delays in several states. What Uber Freight's move to Chicago means The move signals the shift from a tech startup to a mature logistics operation. Canada's largest public pension fund invests $115 million in Delhivery Canada Pension Plan Investment Board secures board seat in deal with the Indian third-party logistics provider. Jet extends deadline to land investor The financially troubled Indian carrier grounded operations in April. Allison Transmission pays $103 million to acquire two suppliers Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is paying $103 million to acquire two suppliers of critical components to its automatic transmissions. The company said the acquisitions will... Roadrunner announces new CFO Roadrunner Transportation Systems announced that it has found a replacement for its chief financial officer role as the restructuring continues. Navigating maritime landscape in age of digitalization Digitalization comes with its share of problems and it is vital for businesses to understand what the technology means before they go ahead and adopt... Ontario gets 60-minute booze delivery The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has joined forces with Foodora, an international food delivery app, to pilot on-demand alcohol delivery in under an... Mexican government proposes restricting double tractor-trailer trucks Mexico's legislature is considering proposals that would limit the permitted weight of double tractor-trailer trucks - called "fulles" in Mexico - to decrease truck-involved accidents... Daimler Trucks begins Level 4 autonomous testing on public roads Daimler Trucks is moving closer to its goal of commercially producing Level 4 autonomous trucks with public road testing in Virginia.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Weather conditions delay bunkering operations at Novorossiisk port Bad weather in Novorossiisk, Russia, has impacted bunkering operations in the port, market participants said Monday. FUTURES 4: Crude settles higher as Saudis reinforce cut commitment Crude futures climbed Monday after Saudi Arabia's new energy minister reaffirmed his country's compliance with OPEC+ production cuts, while Iraq announced production cuts from October. REFINERY NEWS: Uniper plans improvements at Fujairah facility for 2019-2020 The first of the phases started in August and "is expected to contribute to our production gains and operating flexibility objectives for IMO 2020", it said. SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts to launch spot assessments of WTI Midland DES Singapore, N Asia In Southeast Asia, the Platts WTI Midland assessment will reflect cargoes for delivery DES Singapore. More HK-listed Brightoil's bunker tankers put up for sale as it continues to restructure Bids, along with the deposit, should be submitted to the sheriff's office no later than 3 pm Singapore time on September 20. APPEC INTERVIEW: Middle East stands firm as Asia's main crude supplier - Barkindo Middle East remains the main supplier of crude oil to Asia, Barkindo said.

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

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

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

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