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BRIEFS

September 24, 2019

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OOCL launches box shipping import-export services at King Abdullah port Global Jan-July box volumes rise 1.2pc with extra 1m+ TEU due by 2022 Outlook for container shipping is gloomy as demand softens, capacity expands Fuel prices to increase in wake of attack on Saudi Arabia's oil refinery MPC Capital and Zeaborn join forces to boost containership management Protests and weak economy delay HK's air cargo screening programme Greater vetting is required to stop misdeclared cargo posing fire risk on box ships Amazon's new Dallas, Texas air hub to start operations in October Menzies Aviation implements measures to expand foothold in air cargo market Ethiopian Airlines prevails over crash to see profit grows 18pc

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Allcargo Logistics felicitated for 25 years of committed service to the shipping & logistics trade at MALA 2019 Containerised trade in India recorded slower growth than the global average: Maersk India Trade Report Q2 2019 Hydrogen-powered tug is world first forPort of Antwerp NYK concludes long-term contract forcoal-fired power project in Vietnam ONE advisory on Brexit security filing requirements 'Swachhata Pakhvada' organised at JN Port AIP&DWF writes to Shipping Minister for payment of PLR Coal import in H1 FY20 at Major Ports registers marginal growth Trailer operators call off strike at Chennai Port after agreement RBI notifies to relax priority-sector lending norms to boost exports Maritime and Logistics Awards (Mala) 2019 (10th edition) No need to have trade deal with China before 2020 elections, says US President

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Rwanda's arduous journey Swiss - Indonesian cooperation sealed Digital transformation project in the Caribbean Companytrains Cologne - Trieste now open to all customers First B737-800BCF to operate in South Asia New CPO appointed Circle reaches its financial targets Railways discuss digitalisation agenda Company from Abidjan joins UFO network C.H. Robinson to invest USD 1 billion Bunkering trial in Kobe City Port a success Cargo Claims joins Neutral Air Partner United Cargo chooses Staff Management at Denver airport DKV buys a 25% share of VAT Services West of England picks new claims handler in Greece Felbermayr builds new headquarters MPP vessel delivered to dp carriers

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Governments must ensure compliance with IMO 2020, warns WSC president New owner says it's full steam ahead for rejuvenated GB Railfreight Atlas Air and Amazon facing wrongful death lawsuit after 767 tragedy Kuehne + Nagel goes greener, offering carbon-neutral LCL shipments UK PM Johnson questions if Thomas Cook bosses were 'properly incentivised' Auto industry warns of 'seismic' no-deal Brexit shock Peel Ports JV to develop Liverpool container terminal Analysis: Could OOCL provide the answer to CMA CGM balance sheet woes? M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - Asia MDs announcement imminent

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Kirsi Tikka picks up another directorship Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) has appointed Dr. Kirsi Tikka to its Board of Directors as a Class I director and intends to nominate her to stand for re-election at its 2020 Topaz signs PSV up for extended drydocking scheme Dubai headquartered OSV specialist Topaz Energy and Marine has entered its 2012-built, 79.4 m long platform supply vessel Caspian Voyager into the ABS Extended Dry-Docking (EDD) scheme. The program will extend the VIDEO: Port of Antwerp orders hydrogen-fueled tug Belgium's leading port, the Port of Antwerp has ordered construction of what will be the world's first tug powered by hydrogen, the Hydrotug. While most attention to hydrogen as a marine fuel USCG slaps cuffs on owner of illegal charter boat Maybe the owner of the 45 ft pleasure boat Breaking the Habit will break his habit of getting caught operating the vessel as an illegal charter. The Coast Guard terminated the voyage Powerful coalition pushes for zero carbon shipping at UN Climate Action Summit As heads of state and government meet at today's UN Climate Action Summit in New York City, members of the Getting to Zero Coalition - an alliance of senior leaders in the

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
US Gulf tanker rates rise as Asia heads west to replace cancelled Saudi cargoes US Gulf to China tanker rates are at the highest level for the year Coalition of the willing is another warning for regulators The Get to Zero Coalition should help the shipping industry decarbonise. But it will still need the IMO to do... TEN agrees $35m preferred share placement with investor Greece-based tanker and LNG carrier owner will use cash raised from convertible sale for 'general purposes' Saudi outage changes marine fuel economics as owners move to meet IMO deadline The spread between high-sulphur fuel oils and compliant fuels needs to remain wide for those with scrubbers to quickly recoup... UK Brexit freight and ports contracts start to emerge New framework provides a list of eight freight operators who could transport critical goods such as medicines after October 31... Shipping launches 'moon-shot' initiative to develop zero emission vessels by 2030 Coalition of influential industry heavyweights including Citi, Cargill, Lloyd's Register, Maersk, Shell, Trafigura and Euronav move to focus industry decarbonisation... Shipping needs a holistic view on ship emissions Agreeing on what goes into the lifecycle analysis of future fuels is no less important than debating their green credentials Eastern Pacific eyes further LNG-fuelled opportunities Eastern Pacific's 15-year charter of a sextet of LNG-dual-fuelled containerships to CMA CGM marks a strengthening of ties between Idan... Tropical storm Imelda disrupts shipments from US Gulf Coast Tanker industry players have said they are keeping an eye on the situation Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping's deadly liquefaction casualty crisis continues \| MSC bids to boost Liverpool \| The Middle East bet... MEO prioritises creditor recovery in debt revamp MEO chooses not to accept proposals from potential investors, opting instead to table a debt to equity swap and terming... India's Petronet signs LNG deal with Tellurian Petronet has signed the pact for up to 5m tonnes per annum of liquefied natural gas with a targeted timeline... MSC Gayane crew member charged after US cocaine seizure US authorities boarded MSC Gayane when it arrived at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia in June and seized 19.76 tonnes of... Mississippi port has 'no appetite' for the container trade Pascagoula's identity is borne out by recent trade statistics from the US Census Department showing the nearly 100% industrial nature... Saudi drone attack seen boosting tanker earnings With no expected increase in Saudi exports in the fourth quarter, Asian refiners are seen increasing crude imports mainly from... Seaborne trade growth forecasts downgraded amid economic headwinds In tonne terms, this would be the slowest growth environment since 2009

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
US freight drivers weak, but recession not certain: economists Trans-Pacific carriers eye more capacity cuts amid weak peak Ruling allows Montreal port labor action hearing to proceed MSC regains C-TPAT status after suspension ends K+N pledges carbon neutral LCL from 2020 Machine learning to speed Estes' LTL billing US terminal lobby taps MARAD administrator as new head Cross-industry coalition to tackle decarbonizing shipping India's project cargo trade softening: Maersk

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Hoegh Holdings takes more of Hoegh LNG Partners Hoegh LNG Holdings has grown its leading stake in Hoegh LNG Partners after its subordinated units converted into common shares. Hoegh aims to fix all its FSRUs long-term in next 12-18 months According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Hoegh LNG Holdings owns 15.3 million shares in its New York-traded partner, good for 45.9% of the company. When Hoegh LNG Partners went public in 201 Seward & Kissel promote three maritime attorneys Seward & Kissel has elevated three attorneys in its maritime practice to leadership roles. Michael Timpone will lead the firm's maritime and transportation finance group with Edward Horton and Keith Billotti will together run the maritime and transportation capital markets and corporate securities group. Michael Chalos joins Chalos & Co Timpone replaces Larry Rutkowski, while Billotti and Horto Former ABS executive Tikka joins Ardmore Shipping Former senior American Bureau of Shipping executive join Ardmore Shipping's board. The Irish tanker owner announced Monday that Kirsi Tikka had joined its board. Tikka retired from the Houston-based classification society last summer, last serving as its executive vice president, senior maritime advisor. Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping No new ships and no share buybacks, Maersk India boxship trade falls in China, surges in Saudi Arabia Maersk's India boxship business has fallen to and from China yet widened to Saudi Arabia and North America. India exports to the Land of the Red Dragon dropped 20%, driven by less demand for India-made textiles and apparels, according to the Danish liner giant. Imports to China fell 22%. "Amidst increasing global volatility, a slower local economy and the USA's withdrawal of preferential access UAE signs up to the US-led Gulf shipping defence coalition Emirates joins the US, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia and Bahrain in coalition against Iran, while France and German remain on sidelines. TEN to raise $34m in private share sale US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) said on Monday it plans to raise more than $30m in a private placement of preferred shares to finance "general corporate purposes". Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 TEN, which earlier this month confirmed placing an order for up to two 174,000-cbm LNG newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, said it agreed to sell 3.5 million z Scorpio sells two ultramaxes Scorpio Bulkers plans to offload two ultramax vessels for just shy of $38m, having held them for sale for three months. The Emanuele Lauro-led bulker owner has entered into agreements with an unaffiliated third party to sell 64,000-dwt SBI Puma (built 2014) and 64,000-dwt SBI Cougar (built 2015) for approximately $37.9m in aggregate. Scorpio Bulkers kamsarmaxes good fit for conversions, says CSL Axxis Geosolutions signs LOI for two-year contract But the ocean-bottom node survey company did not reveal in which region work would take place or for whom. Under the boardwalk: NYK harnesses tidal power in Singapore New project sees electricity generated from turbines fitted by shipowner in Asian city. K Line Offshore promotes CFO Petter Nordby to top job Move comes after K Line-controlled Norwegian offshore vessel company reports deeper loss Shell, Maersk and Trafigura lead zero carbon push as UN meets New industry coalition aims to overcome today's lack of feasible zero-emissions ships by 2030 with wide range of participants Trafigura chips into $1bn loan pot for Chinese refiner Commodities trader and shipowner Trafigura has joined a group of lenders providing a near-$1bn loan to Chinese independent refiner Shandong Qingyuan. The finance is backed by future oil sales. The deal highlights how China is opening up to trading houses, Reuters reported, with Chinese banks scaling down lending in the economic slowdown. Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Qingyuan operat Russian marine agency plots order for 147 ships Rosmorrechflot wants vessels for Northern Sea Route, ports and inland waterways. DNV GL charts roadmap towards a gas-fuelled, low-carbon future Class society DNV GL says momentum for decarbonised fuels has never been greater in the marine sector Ismar settles in at Exmar: 'I am really a gas man' Former Western Bulk chief executive said the company is looking to streamline the division Shipowner proves to be a Pioneer in championing gender equality With women comprising half of its staff, including in traditionally male departments, Athens-based handysize specialist Pioneer Marine is showing how to nurture female shipping talent POSH Terasea hit by second loan default Lender could call in receiver for two vessels as JV says it owes $7.1m under facility. TUI in pole position as Thomas Cook collapses German tour operator and cruiseship owner set for dominant position in mass-market tourism sector. Borealis reveals fourth boxship buy in a week Deal for Offen Group vessel cost it $10.75m. Slow steaming and scrubbers will not solve shipping's IMO 2020 fuel dilemma The IMO must now work with oil majors to deliver a lower-sulphur alternative at a reasonable cost Stena Impero ready to be released, says Iranian official A government spokesman did not elaborate on the ship's situation or specify when vessel might be allowed to leave Iran. Tufton Oceanic Assets share placing raises $31m London-listed firm said to have attracted host of new investors in second equity raise in 2019 South African LPG facility sets construction landmark Four giant storage bullets arrive in Richards Bay aboard Chinese heavy lift vessel.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Norfolk Southern taps Mongeau for board seat Norfolk Southern announced that Claude Mongeau has been elected as a director. The former Canadian National Railway head may be viewed as an effort to... Weekly DOE/EIA retail diesel price takes one of biggest jumps in last 7 years The weekly average retail diesel price posted Monday by the Department of Energy (DOE) was in the top 20 biggest one-week increases in the history... Keep your eye on containers in global circulation The number of containers is a better bellwether of global trade than the number of container ships. IKEA taps DHL for first outsourced distribution center in Canada Swedish retailer opened a facility near Toronto to accommodate growing volumes of final-mile deliveries to region's fast-growing suburbs. Why Freight Derivatives Are Here To Stay in the Trucking Industry Brian Aoaeh explains why the trucking industry is ready for freight derivatives. Lime reaches 100 million rides, pulls car-sharing from Seattle Lime's shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle's first electric-scooter-share pilot. Tropical Storm Karen prompts warnings for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible? UPS is converting ground fleets to renewable natural gas UPS was an early adopter of LNG, now it has its sights set on RNG. Amazon to open seventh fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada Amazon to open its 7th fulfillment center in Ontario, Canada with a 1 million square foot building in Toronto Federal safety agency issues air brake recommendations to freight railroads The recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board relate to a fatal October 2018 accident in which a moving train struck a stationary one. Talking across the fence Team of Rivals? The competing ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are looking at additional ways to cooperate for their mutual benefit. Estes Express partners with DDC FPO for AI-powered freight billing processing DDC FPO announced on Sept. 23 that Estes Express Lines will use its machine-learning, software-as-a-service (SaaS) program, DDC Intelligence, to mitigate its bill of lading... Pricing Demurrage and Detention The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a proposed rule to promote "just and reasonable" demurrage and detention charges. Traditional freight brokers investing millions to stay on top Traditional freight brokerages are ramping up technological spending to keep pace with the industry. Freight Futures daily curve: 9/23 Weakness in East drives National freight futures lower for the week ending 9/20. Today's pickup: Elon and Jeff: The Best of Enemies; India advances national logistics policy Amazon's EV order a shot at Tesla; India advances national logistics policy. Former Arkansas CEO pleads guilty to two counts of tax fraud Donald Tankersley, 76, former chief executive officer of White Dairy Ice Cream and Tankersley Food Service in Van Buren, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to two counts... Flooding, road closures continue in southeastern Texas Interstate-10 bridge remains closed near Houston after last weeks flood damage. Other roads still underwater. 1,160 kg Indian Ocean ketamine seizure The $42.3 million bust is the latest in a string of global maritime drug seizures at sea and in ports. Location intelligence is business intelligence Data is enabling businesses across industries to optimize their resources and become more efficient, and commercial trucking is no exception. No-deal Brexit will have devastating impact, say EU auto trade groups European auto unions and trade groups have come out with a statement that warns of a seismic impact on the auto economies of the EU... Port Report: K + N looks to offset carbon footprint by 2030 Forwarder outlines pathway to carbon neutral future as climate change takes on new urgency. Lawsuit sheds light on aborted Omnitracs deal A Solera board member alleges that in 2017 Vista tried to force it to buy another portfolio company, Omnitracs.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Strong bunker prices help shipowners maintain freight rate gains A recent rise in shipping freight rates looks set to remain amid surging bunker prices. Crude settles higher as market weighs Saudi output prospects Crude futures ended higher Monday as the market continued to weigh up the prospects of returning production from Saudi Arabia. External: Global Risk Management Neste advances renewable product operations in China, Singapore refinery expansion Neste will purchase renewable waste and residue raw materials from local collectors on the east coast of China. REFINERY NEWS: Nigeria plans full upgrade of all 4 plants: NNPC "We will commence actual rehabilitation work in January," Kyari said in an NNPC statement.

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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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