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September 16, 2019

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LA port shatters records again while Long Beach continues slide Evergreen orders ten 23,000-TEU ships from 3 yards for US$1.6 billion 75pc of AmChamers think US tariffs unwise - up from 69pc in '18 OOCL notes 2 cancellations of round trip transpacific sailings Seaspan buys 9,600-TEU ship and charters it out to ONE Kerry flies 2 sealions from UK to theme park on Hainan Island HK may be weak link for US technology, say Democrat and GOP senators Backlash risks Xi's Belt and Road costing US$800 billion: study Major shipping lobbies resigned to IMO 2020, but plead for fuel availability Eco concerns rise as US Navy disbands Climate Change Task Force China's swine flu loss is South America's gain as beef export volumes soar CMA CGM levies US$386 THC per reefer box at Vladivostok, Dutch ports Automaker Chery unveils new model at the China-Arab Summit SF Airlines adds second Bangladesh run from Changsha to Dacca Heathrow cargo volumes drop 10pc in August to 126,864 tonnes Saudia Cargo ups freighter flight frequency to Europe, US, Africa Convair CV-440 cargo aircraft crash in Ohio kills 2 people on board Yuan's depreciation appears to be pushing up price of Bitcoin

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
Flexibility seen as key in shipping transitioning to lower carbon future Hapag-Lloyd launches new Region South Europe Hermeneutic breadth of 'Letter of Indemnity' for 'Release of Cargo' without OBL Ravi Shankar Prasad launches maritime communication services in India Port of Salalah achieves highest productivity Prime Minister inaugurates Sahibganj riverine multimodal terminal Commercial vehicle makers continue to plan production halts at factories GreenBase signs industrial & warehousing deal with Vestas India Gujarat again tops logistics index chart New MMTG Bill to be presented for Cabinet approval soon Railways announces freight incentives Govt fixes minimum export price for onions Majority of key export sectors show negative growth in Aug. New export incentive scheme & other measures announced Allcargo Logistics carries out Dadar beach clean-up drive in Mumbai for a cleaner & sustainable environment Major operation against fraudulent IGST refund claims MALA 2019 on Sept. 20 to see industry stalwarts present their perspectives Vestiges of licence raj must go

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Another US short-line railroad changes owner Red Hawk appoints logistics specialist Jumbo Transport adds third hub in Denmark UK's newest inland port excels in its first year Port of Long Beach enjoys a busy August 2019 Korean Air adjusts Asian Pacific frequencies Kazakhstan unlocks TIR's potential to combat illicit trade ACS builds on growing Spanish market New CFO for Ceva and CMA CGM Calling at the port of Corpus Christi for the first time Logistics for sweets Via Trans-Siberian from Japan to Europe in just 11 days "Curiosity of the Day" Erich Staake enters the logistics hall of fame Ryder opens largest facility in Texas Baltic Exchange introduces cost tracking tool Improved conditions for perishables at Toronto airport

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Spot rates in freefall, carriers now mull blanking voyages without notice 'No break up of DP-DHL', says US chief - 'strength comes from unity' Human rights abuse alert as China's Xinjiang supply chain links expand Strong first half for Port Klang's Westports, but can it win back traffic from Singapore? Forwarders aim for 'customer experience', but shippers want lower prices Takeover bid looming for Eddie Stobart Logistics

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Houston Ship Channel protestors switch ropes for handcuffs The Coast Guard reopened the Houston Ship Channel today after a protest demonstration near Baytown, Texas, had closed it. The closure on began Thursday morning after Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received notification that WISTA USA opens Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USA (WISTA USA) opened its eleventh chapter - Great Lakes/ Midwest Region Chapter - and welcomed its 700th member earlier this year. The chapter will

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
From the News Desk: 2050 is the new 2020 - an overview of London International Shipping Week London International Shipping Week was dominated by discussions about the acceleration in the climate change agenda and how the shipping... Men must work on shipping's diversity push, BIMCO boss warns BIMCO president Sadan Kaptanoglu and a panel of industry figures in London discussed how the industry can move from diversity... Shipping's future lies beyond Brexit and beyond shipping The agenda during London International Shipping Week made clear that the generational shift required to survive the disruptive headwinds blowing... UK maritime sector pledges 2050 GHG neutrality support Leading companies and associations set out to push the climate change agenda, while also calling for investment in new technologies Abandoned seafarers handed unpaid wages after three-year ordeal Four seafarers who worked on the abandoned Elite Way Marine Services-owned barge, which ended up languishing off the coast of... Market readies for ballast water challenges Ballast water treatment systems manufacturers claim the systems market is ready. But are shipowners? D'Amico says tanker demand hit by Middle East tensions Aside from increased demand ahead of IMO 2020, the company expects an expansion in US oil-product shipments to Asia and... The Lloyd's List Podcast: LISW Day 5 - Our key takeaways from the week The Lloyd's List team have squeezed into their finest formal attire, popped a cork and gathered round the microphone to... UK naval presence is making Gulf safe for shipping, says commander UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, remains... Maersk customers absorb IMO 2020 bunker surcharges Despite initial resistance from shipper groups, liner customers are coming to accept they will foot the bill for low-sulphur fuel Australia cracks down on shipping's 'slave labour' issue AMSA reiterated it had clear powers to ban ships for breaches of international maritime regulations and would not tolerate operators... Daily Briefing Scrubber corrosion repairs required less than six months after installation \| UK Flag shakes off 'Brexodus' with new vision to... Malaysia's LNG bunkering facilities ready by first quarter of 2020 Malaysia will capitalise on its position as one of the world's top suppliers of the super-chilled gas CMA CGM appoints Olivier Casanova as deputy financial chief His appointment comes after CMA CGM reported a net loss of $109m in April-June this year, despite a net profit... Port of Brunswick re-opens after cargo carrier incident 'We want to make sure we go at slow speeds, that there's no wake from the vessel that would shift...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
More trans-Pacific carriers to levy interim IMO surcharges in November Larger container lines squeezing intra-Asia carriers Saia expands as LTL truckers navigate softer market India pushes JNPT productivity ahead of trade rankings Contship expands La Spezia gateway to Central Europe

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
MPC and Ahkrenkiel join IMO 2020 enforcement group German owners lend weight to Trident Alliance's efforts to ensure low sulphur rules are obeyed. US Coast Guard searches for man menacing safety channel The US Coast Guard is searching for a man who, among other things, threatened to shoot down the agency's aircraft while claiming to be from the Russian government. According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, the threats were made by a man and over radio channel 22A, the maritime safety channel. Four missing crew pulled to safety from capsized car carrier Hurricane Dorian shutters Florida po Sigtto pushes the cake out as it celebrates turning 40 Society's members past and present remember the past and look to a very different future Fire extinguished on tanker at Equinor terminal Norwegian facility partially evacuated after blaze in engine room of Dubai Harmony. LNG-fuelled ships risk becoming stranded in zero-carbon future LNG fuel's position as a long-term solution was questioned during London International Shipping Week, but owners have their eye on synthetic fuels. Eight more Clyde & Co partners leaving Two US insurance and cyber security teams going it alone, following UK departures. No new ships and no share buybacks, Ardmore to hold onto its cash The New York-traded Irish tanker owner intends to remain financially conservative Boluda's Kotug Smit takeover could increase cashflow 'volatility' But ratings agency Fitch says move will also boost diversification efforts. Star Bulk to leave seat vacant after director quits Greek bulker owner says Roger Schmitz departing after six years on board. Color Group eyes buybacks with new bond issue Norwegian ferry owner heading out on the road to drum up business for new debt sale. Toba snaps up Marlow boxship for Arkon charter Georgian manager renames JRS Capella to run between Turkey and Libya. Eletson LR2 first to dock at Grand Bahamas post Dorian Greek-owned tanker returns to complete work started before weather disruptions Trump's trade war and Vale dam to hit demand growth says Clarksons US-China 'trade war' and Vale dam impact has prompted revision, says UK shipbroker Australia bans bulker duo over wage arrears But third ship, Chinese-owned Xing Ning Hai, was released after MLC checks.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Lufthansa issues temporary ban after dangerous cargo found German air carrier set to lift ban by next week. FreightWaves oil report: a "new" refinery about to launch to help supply the East Coast A refinery in the Caribbean that was closed in 2012 is springing back to life, and it has a role in IMO 2020 compliance. Down Under Trucking: new truck sales in free fall In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit... Living with uncertainty DB Schenker's head of Americas says uncertainty arising from events such as the U.S.-China tariff war means shippers will increasingly need to source from multiple... Pendulum continues to swing toward U.S. East Coast ports Data confirms that U.S. importers are increasingly opting to bring Asian cargoes into East Coast ports. Amazon shifts two freighters from Atlas Air to ATSG operation Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has transferred flying responsibility for two leased Boeing 767-300 freighters from Atlas Air Worldwide to Air Transport International, a charter airline owned... National freight volumes closing in on two month winning streak National outbound tender volumes and rejection rates support brewing optimism surrounding trucking market Canadian railways, government have big plans for Vancouver and Prince Rupert Millions in private and public funding are going toward the two western Canadian ports. UPS paying $8.4 million to settle overcharge claims U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules. TIA President expects growth in 3PL industry TIA President is excited to see what the future holds for the 3PL industry. Infrastructure destruction stymies logistics for Bahamas relief Hurricane Dorian's devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading... Rail authority proposes rules to make contesting rates easier The Surface Transportation Board has proposed two rules that could ease shippers' burdens when contesting rail rates. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/13 Market interest shifts West with potential ease in trade tensions. Golden Ray a tourist attraction The Port of Brunswick reopens to restricted traffic as the investigation into the capsizing of the car carrier continues. Dismissal sought for FedEx export control lawsuit The Justice Department has asked the express carrier's lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to... Tropical cyclone eyeing Florida this weekend Wet weekend for parts of the southeastern U.S. thanks to what will likely become Tropical Storm Humberto. Precision railroading is OK so far, but there are lots of concerns: FTR panelists Pictured above, left to right: Glenn Smith, Wayne Farms; John Schmitter, KEP; Todd Tranausky, FTR) A shipper and a consultant talking about how precision railroading's... U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties "Aggressive" management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim. FMC's container availability 'interpretive' rule up for review The Federal Maritime Commission welcomes container shipping industry's comments on recommendations to bring clarity and fairness to the assessment of demurrage and detention fees. Fitch Ratings downgrades economic forecast The primary cause of the deteriorating outlook for the next 12 to 18 months is trade policy. Today's Pickup: New video game is about making it as a trucker Dutch-made Truck Driver promises a story-driven experience of building a career hauling freight. At Foodora, a new twist in battle over contract labor A union drive seeks worker protections in the gig economy.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Singapore residue stocks fall for 2nd consecutive week on firm HSFO demand Singapore's commercial stocks of residues slid 5.78% on the week, the second straight week of decline, owing to firm demand for high sulfur fuel oil cargoes, according to latest data released by Enterprise Singapore and trade sources. HSFO East-West swap hits new year to date high on tight supply Tight cargo supply in the Singapore region propelled the high sulfur fuel oil East-West front month swap to a new year-to-date high Friday, S&P Global Platts data showed. ARA fuel oil stocks edge lower, HSFO remains tight Fuel oil stocks in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub, as measured by Insights Global, fell 1% to 1.264 million mt in the week to Wednesday, to be in line with 1.281 million mt a year ago. FUTURES 4: Crude edges lower as market digests demand downgrades, geopolitical scene Crude futures remained rangebound Friday as the market continued to digest news of recent demand downgrades and US foreign relations with China and Iran. Backwardation, physical premiums rise in GC HSFO on extreme tightness The US Gulf Coast HSFO physical and paper market ended a tumultuous week that broke all-time backwardation records. External: Global Risk Management SINGAPORE DATA: Aug bunker fuel sales fall 7% to 3.67 mil mt

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

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.

SAILING LIST

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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

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

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

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.

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