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October 31, 2019

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Brokers seek bigger tranche of Singapore's Baltic Exchange's revenue Samudera Shipping posts net loss of US$479,000 as revenues fall 23pc Charleston port receives 3 new quay cranes to handle 14,000+ TEU ships Port of Virginia pays US$25 million for 25 new Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers ICTSI completes US$250 million berths in its Iraqi container terminal in Basra US$33.2 million trimodal box terminal bids to be EU hub of China trade Pilot and crew ran ship aground because they ignored navigation equipment Drewry: After good start, trade war's impact on trade now wholly negative Nigeria's Kaduna Dry Port seeks to stop loss of 100,000 TEU to Benin LAX air cargo falls 12pc in September and 5.5pc in first 9 months of 2019 Korea's air cargo deliveries fell 5.1pc to 1.06 million tons in third quarter DSV Air & Sea Canada to employ Drone Delivery Canada in Toronto area Volga-Dnepr to axe 100 jobs and further shrink An-124 fleet

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
...partners with Microsoft to build smart logistics platform FreightBro becomes first Indian logistics start-up to join Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg Key SCFI spot rates up Maersk joins forces with industry peers & customers to develop a potential future solution for sustainable shipping Milaha reports increase in net profit for nine month period Key proposals submitted to IMO to enhance exchange & harmonisation of port logistics data Umm Qasr situation may impact cargo movement CEVA Logistics launches an innovative & expert medical equipment installation service in India Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu takes charge as Chairman of National Highways Authority of India Netherlands ranked having the best transport infrastructure in Europe Commerce Ministry considering extension of income tax benefits & removal of MAT for SEZs Fitch cuts India's GDP growth to 5.5 pc in FY20, says will pick up to 6.2 pc in 2020-21 Indian investors invited for Panama Canal expansion project

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Latam Cargo flies to Mount Pleasant US short line railroad deploys PTC First Baltic LNG locomotives to run next summer U-Freight launches iShipmore Meantime Communications hires Justin Burns HMM issues convertible bond for new investments Much more capacity for Garuda Indonesia Transnet plans intermodal terminal in Limpopo DHL Express mulls closer cooperation with Migros Sustainable mobility and logistics congress in Bilbao Largest LNG tanker newbuilding Saudia Cargo moves Da Vinci's "flying machines" Chinese cars shipped by train to Russian market Four Parx develops new logistics facility "Curiosity of the Day" Second award for GAC Dubai Swiss World Cargo (re)sets new destinations Jaxport in upbeat mood at the end of fiscal year

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Going digital now the only way forward for financially strapped ocean carriers WFS joins air cargo war on plastic waste using biodegradable wrap Decarbonisation and greener fuel now looming large on shipping's radar US warehouse supply catches up with demand, but rates remain lofty All the links in your supply chain need to be secure against cyber attacks Don't waste the Brexit extension time, says RHA Maersk forms coalition to find net-zero fuel for tomorrow's box ships On the wires: CH Robinson fumbling around in search of its soul... Against the odds: DSV Panalpina launches drone service... to itself M&A radar: Liberty deal takes Prologis over $20bn in M&A flurry - expect more...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Capt. Anne McIntyre is new San Francisco Bar Pilots Business Director A former Columbia River pilot and Oregon pilot commissioner, Capt. Anne McIntyre has joined the San Francisco Bar Pilots as Business Director, bringing with her a strong background in pilot association management Austal USA gets $21.5 million Navy award for LCS 18 PSA Austal USA, LLC, Mobile, Ala., has been awarded a $21,529,121 fee task order under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement to accomplish advance planning, material procurement and work in support of the Will LEO be shipping's new green fuel? A papermaking byproduct often burned in pulp mills as fuel could be shipping's green new fuel. Called lignin, it's an organic copolymer found in wood - and it's what makes newsprint turn Volvo Penta Americas to have new President Martin Bjuve, currently CFO and SVP Business Office. Volvo Penta, is to succeed Ron Huibers as President of Volvo Penta Americas. Huibers, a 26 year Volvo veteran, is moving on to another Stena Ropax set for delivery voyage from Yellow Sea to Irish Sea Stena Estrid, the first of five vessels being built in China for European giant Stena Lines, has successfully completed three days of sea trials in China's Yellow Sea. After performing well in CBP Jones Act proposals could have big impact on U.S. offshore On October 23, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposed substantial changes to its interpretations of the Jones Act that will affect both the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries. Charles Gittens joins SEACOR Island Lines leadership team Charles Gittens has been named President and Chief Commercial Officer of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., based SEACOR Island Lines. He joins Island Lines with over 15 years of experience in servicing customers with

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
GasLog Partners maintains growth forecast US-listed partnership posts net earnings of $29.4m compared with $33.02m in the year-earlier period Maritime trade forecast to see 3.4% annual growth to 2024 A new normal for maritime transport is in the making, with effects permeating all aspects of the industry, from demand... Navios Containers eyes higher average rates in 2020 US-listed boxship owner says it is 'well-positioned' in a rising market despite third-quarter dip Shipping 'leading from the front' with lending initiative Other industries are being urged to follow shipping's example of aligning bank lending to shipowners with environmental targets Weakening of correlation between LNG price spreads and trade flows Higher spot prices in Asia are no longer a guaranteed draw for LNG cargoes these days The search for shipping's green tipping point Shipping is going to require clean, cheap energy to completely transition to zero-emission fuel options - and much depends on how... Ports in Iraq and Brazil hit by protests Protests have affected operations at the Umm Qasr port near Basra and at the Santos port in Brazil Poland to award first LNG carrier charters in first quarter The Polish state-owned oil and gas firm seeks about six LNG tankers starting from as early as 2022 for its... Newbuilding hiatus could be just the ticket Whereas before size, durability and trade suitability would pre-empt the sign-off for newbuildings, adding fuel choice to the mix has... Significant transpacific ocean freight price rise is forecast Early indications give hope for carriers attempting to raise rates on the transpacific trade Tanker markets can look back on an extraordinary year The pace and duration of further falls of VLCC-assessed rates will be tested by the global economic headwinds and revised oil... Cyber attack on Asia Pacific ports could cost $110bn 'High levels of underinsurance in Asia, which is also home to nine out of ten of the world's busiest ports... Singapore MPA signs decarbonisation and digital tie-up with DNV GL A one-stop digital portal for regulatory transactions in Singapore was also launched Australia starts to supply VLSFO The availability of VLSFO or compliant fuels is increasing rapidly as the IMO deadline approaches, according to IBIA Carrier emissions down 10% in five years Larger, modern vessels and energy-efficiency measures help to reduce box shipping's carbon footprint Daily Briefing Free to read: Manufacturing shift in Asia poses a conundrum for carriers and ports \| Will good times ever return... Data sharing is essential in race to cut shipping's tragedies Shipping needs to establish an anonymous independent database that is capable of collecting data from all sectors, say those aiming... International Propeller Club elects Niels Aalund as president Mr Aalund also produces the highly regarded West Gulf Maritime Association 'Daily Industry Update Report', which briefs the trade on regional... Texas LNG project attracts Middle East investment The firm is awaiting final approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the project, which will liquefy natural gas... Shipping ill-prepared to deal with future challenges A new report underlines the many challenges the shipping industry is grappling with, and warns that it is least prepared...

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Cosco boosts Q3 revenue despite economic headwinds Truck capacity 'correction' changes little for shippers New vehicle facility doubles Philly port capacity, links rail 3PLs forecast truck softness through mid-2020 Data gaps prevent full benefits of LA-LB port optimizer UN: Shipping must adjust to shifting trade, environmental pressures Cabotage change drives India transshipment growth Flexport approaches rival forwarders for customs help Clean Cargo reports declining CO2 emissions per container Newly combined DSV Panalpina targets trans-Pacific trade

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Chief executive ascends to board at Fredriksen's SFL SFL Corp's chief executive is taking a seat on the board. The New York-traded owner of bulkers, boxships and tankers disclosed that Ole Hjertaker took departing director Harald Thorstein's position Monday. Hjertaker has been chief executive of the John Fredriksen-backed leasing company since 2006 and had spent the previous three years as the company's finance chief. Thorstein had been on the bo ITF repatriates nine in cases of 'modern slavery' The International Transport Workers' Foundation is trumpeting the repatriation of nine seafarers who suffered "notoroious cases" of modern slavery. In the first instance, the union was able to secure the repatriation for three Pakistani seafarers who worked nearly two years aboard an Iranian-flagged ship without pay. Sri Lanka files 7,573 charges over alleged arms transfers "Over the past two y Sanctioned Cosco subsidiaries back off troublesome tankers Pair drop management of three ships after being blacklisted by the US The four pillars that support Carnival's cultural change Ethics chief says the cruise giant wants to set a new course as a world leader in environmental stewardship UN: global shipping trade suffers in era of uncertainty Report finds stormy seas as owners go up against political and structural headwinds Hurricane Dorian washes out Royal Caribbean results The cruise major took a 13 cent hit on its earnings per share for the third quarter Lindblad expects higher 2019 revenue amid lower quarterly profit Lindblad Expeditions expects more revenue this year compared to 2018 amid lower earnings for the third quarter, thanks to a payment of nearly $5m to Uncle Sam. The New York-based company expects tour revenue for full-year 2019 to come in between $341m to $346m, reflecting a 10% to 11% growth from last year's $309.7m result. New York-listed Lindblad is basing its forecast on an 11% upswing in Lin Cosco's tanker arm reports strong third-quarter results The Chinese state conglomerate's container unit sees flattish profits in the same period Philly Shipyard results improve as yard gets back to work Philly Shipyard has won a new shipbuilding contract since its last earnings report and is no longer idle, but this has not prevented the yard from posting a loss for the third quarter. Philly Shipyard nabs government contracts after lying idle The Oslo-listed shipyard recorded a net loss of $9.0m for the third quarter and a loss of $15.2m for the first nine months of 2019. The results are a ma Navios Containers' results sink amid rising management fees Navios Maritime Containers reported a slump in third-quarter profit, adding to a sharp fall in earnings for the first nine months amid rising management fees. The Angeliki Frangou-led boxship owner's net profit through September dropped 64.7% to $4.57m, driven by a 19.7% fall in Ebitda to $41.4m. Earnings per share (EPS) also took a hard fall, declining 66.7% to $0.13. The Nasdaq-listed company Fredriksen extends $275m Frontline finance by six months Tycoon providing funding until at least May 2021 Euronav's De Stoop tells IMO to focus on 'low-hanging fruit' Tanker executive weighs in ahead of meeting this month to discuss decarbonisation measures Oktoberfest celebrations at Penfield Marine go down a storm Penfield Marine is not a German company - its headquarters are in Fairfield, Connecticut - but the tanker operator has been staging its own version of Munich's Oktoberfest for its pool partners and other guests since its launch in 2012. This year Penfield took the party to the beach in Fairfield near the lighthouse from which it takes its name. Despite some bad luck with the weather - a classic Laskaridis adds to PSV fleet with Simon Mokster deal Greek owner takes another supply vessel for work outside the offshore sector GasLog Partners sticks to growth guidance despite profit dip New York-listed owner still expecting distribution growth of between 2% and 4% for 2019 Fincantieri cries foul but rumours of antitrust probe prove true Italian shipbuilding giant says stock price hit on reports of deeper investigation into STX France takeover Solstad anchor-handlers win long-term contracts in Australia Two anchor-handlers owned by Solstad Offshore have won contracts at the Ichthys LNG development in Australia. Solstad returns to South Africa with Total charter deal Inpex Operations Australia has fixed the 24,000-bhp vessels Normand Scorpion (built 2009) and Normand Sirius (built 2014) on three-year contracts at an undisclosed rate. The two anchor handlers are expected to mobilise from Broom Dof kicks off refinancing plan by decreasing its share capital The offshore support vessel owner needs to reduce its shares' nominal value in order to raise further equity in the future. Teekay Shuttle's Tesla-beaters expose the gulf in 'green' shipping Teekay's four new tankers will cut emissions by more than all the Teslas in Norway, but can crude oil tankers ever be called 'green'? IOPC Funds nears closure on 2007 Hebei Spirit oil spill Compensation payments finalised for South Korea's biggest pollution case Investor Robotti urges Tidewater to merge again US investment advisor writes to OSV owners' board to recommend further consolidation in sector Only owners' greed will stop VLCC rates hitting $300,000 Bulker model and US shale revolution shows that shipping companies can believe in sustainably high rates, Kepler Cheuvreux says Survey surprise: tanker players show more preference for LNG fuel than boxship sector A TradeWinds Knowledge survey reveals tanker market participants are keen for LNG propulsion despite limited intake so far FSO could head to Bangladesh after $3m scrap sale Veteran storage unit needs a clean before beaching Roxana Shipping locks LR1 tanker into period charter Modern LR1 fixed by Koch Industries for about a year Arendals Dampskibsselskab treads cautious path to fleet growth Norwegian shipowner says long-term charters are what will drive potential fleet acquisitions Polembros Shipping makes good on post-panamax growth plan Spiros Polemis-led outfit confirms Japanese and Chinese-built bulkers are now joining its fleet Killing carbon will open new $1trn fuel market to shipowners A shift to fuel ships with non-polluting hydrogen will generate big new opportunities says Bryony Worthington FPSO impairment pushes Ocean Yield to $63m loss Rokke company still trying to find employment for Dhirubhai-1 Cargill's Dieleman urges IMO to act fast on carbon laws or risk chaos Trading giant's Jan Dieleman calls for a clear legal framework on decarbonisation to give business a secure environment to invest for a cleaner industry Boskalis to convert vessel for $334m wind farm contract Dutch owner to work with Hwa Chi Construction on 600 MW plant off Taiwan Ince's Lum joins Clyde & Co as a partner Disputes specialist will re-join Shanghai office in December HHI wins first approval for DSME merger - from Kazakhstan South Korean group clears first regulatory hurdle for huge yard tie-up Nordea adds $254m of provisions after ECB talks Oil and offshore loans continue to weigh on Nordic shipping lender Vitol's Aussie arm now offering VLSFO to owners Viva Energy Australia claims product is the first low sulphur fuel to be produced locally Swire teams with top pulp maker to launch Kiwi-Asia service Tie-up will offer monthly frequency for pulp, timber and forest product related cargoes Parker forecasts bank stampede to sign up to 'green' Poseidon Principles Citi's Michael Parker expects nearly all 'serious' lenders to shipping to sign up to Poseidon Principles in the next year Wisdom set for kamsarmax order double at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Taiwanese owner said to be attracted by Tsuneishi's good price and shipbuilding quality Shortcuts on Berge Bulk handysize landed two men in hospital Injuries could have been worse after fall arrest equipment used found to have been used incorrectly Ageing Chinese ropax sold for scrap as interest wanes for large ferries The Yong Xia is among a handful of larger ferries sent for recycling in 2019 Environmental, economic and cyber risks loom, but shipping fears it's not ready Study for Global Maritime Forum reveals awareness of key issues but admission few are prepared for possible impact. MPA and DNV-GL in decarbonisation and digital tie-up Singapore also launches one-stop portal for maritime transactions as Global Maritime Forum rolls into town

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
Revenues flat, box volumes up, profits down for Cosco Shipping Ports Hong Kong-based port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (HKEX: 1199) has announced mixed results for the third quarter of 2019. Revenues were flat and profits were... Hub Group sees no peak season coming While Hub Group reported a good quarter, its near-term outlook is pretty rough. In short, Hub Group doesn't see a peak season coming in 2019. Navistar skips incentive chase to get electric trucks to diesel price parity Navistar is skipping the chase for incentives on demonstration electric trucks to consult with customers on custom-built zero-emission medium-duty models with total cost of ownership... Building an entrepreneurship ecosystem: Craig Buerstatte urges cities to invest in their future Ecosystems of entrepreneurship are popping up in cities across the United States. Innovation is no longer exclusive to Silicon Valley. Trimble takes revenue hit from challenging market Trimble misses revenue estimates for third quarter of 2019. Lyft gets a lift in Q3, beats estimates on revenue and earning per share But the ride-hailing company still posted a net loss of $463.5 million. COSCO SHIPPING Q3 operating profit more than doubles COSCO SHIPPING Holdings said its third quarter profit more than doubled. Airbus results show uptick in revenue and earnings Results mainly driven by higher deliveries, a favorable mix and foreign exchange rate development Donaldson partners with Geotab for "the best filtration monitoring in the market" Donaldson hopes to release this solution in 2020 for commercial trucks, which will increase visibility for fleet managers and ultimately save money. Drayage Update - The importance of chassis and addressing the shortage Market Expert Henry Byers sits down with FreightWavesTV Anchor Emily Szink to talk chassis. Chassis are an extremely crucial part of the drayage process. This... Device compliance continues to creep up as carriers ditch AOBRDs More carriers install ELDs as compliance deadline nears. Bendix details product updates, pathway forward Bendix introduced several new products and updated a number of others at its press conference at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Congressional milestone may lead to billions for port funding U.S. House green-lights measure to improve big-ship access. US House lawmakers take aim at Turkey with their own sanctions bill The PACT Act closely mirrors the unsuccessful Graham-Van Hollen Turkey Sanctions Bill in the Senate. FreightWaves NOW: Freight broker performance and the Drayage Update In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about an impending snow storm in the Midwest, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into our... Freight Futures daily curve: 10/30 Spot month Trucking Freight Futures contracts are generally quiet approaching expiration. Heartland Express posts a clean quarter amid "softer freight demand" Heartland Express continues to perform. The carrier posts another solid quarter in the face of a "softer" environment. Mom and pop store digitalization startup raises $40 million in Series C financing ElasticRun is an Indian logistics startup that connects convenience stores within specific regions and relays goods between them based on demand and lull times. Atlas Air loses money from Q3 operations Updated at 8:40 p.m. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AAWW), buffeted by a weak global airfreight market exacerbated by trade disputes and disruptions from... Midwest bracing for Halloween snowstorm (forecast video) Several inches of snowfall, gusty winds, travel troubles heading to several Midwestern states as October ends. Orbcomm sells off on quarterly report as it pushes subscription service Orbcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBC) sees its shares sell off after its quarterly report. The company's transition to subscription service, and the accompanying delay in revenue,... Uber, Lyft, DoorDash try end run of California's AB5 with new bill Backers seek to put ballot initiative to state voters with aim to redefine independent contractor drivers. U-Freight Group unit launches Philippines delivery service Platform addresses lack of delivery options in the Philippines Today's Pickup: Canadian carrier sees Uber Freight as a "game-changer" Montreal-based Transport DSquare got an early taste of the platform on a Mississauga-Montreal haul and sees good things for the Canadian freight market. Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation technology, improved engine brake Jacobs Vehicle Systems is introducing a new engine brake designed for lower rpms as well as two new technologies for improving fuel economy and reducing... Hope lingers for trans-Pacific box-rate bump Even with a 15-20% increase in container freight costs from Asia to the U.S., prices would still be far below 2018 rates. Saia third quarter EPS hit by lower shipment weights, facility expansion costs; revenue stayed strong Saia withstands, as best as it can, a weak macro to post decent third quarter results FedEx, UPS begin the great last-mile delivery divergence Expect rate divergences between FedEx and UPS into 2020, led by dramatic changes in last-mile deliveries Commentary: Modern autonomous supply chains need an easy way to enable trust and security Brian Aoaeh writes about threats to supply chains from cyber attacks and the need for increased cyber security. Truck manufacturers lose first round in price-fixing battle Tribunal rules $6 billion class action against manufacturers DAF, Daimler/Mercedes, Iveco, MAN and Volvo/Renault can proceed. Hendrickson launches next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspensions for vocational trucks Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems unveiled its next-generation heavy-duty rubber suspension for the vocational truck market, the Haulmaax EX, at the North American Commercial Vehicle... Why an audit of the supply chain starts with people One way to control supply chain costs is to regularly audit your logistics operations, but doing so, and doing so correctly, are two different things. Size of C.H. Robinson's miss surprises Wall Street analysts Analysts now want CHRW to cut costs. Everoad bags a €100 million contract with Groupe Casino for supply chain digitalization French freight technology startup Everoad has forged a strategic partnership with French mass-retailer Groupe Casino to help digitalize its supply chain. Paws on the ground, nose in the air U.S. freight forwarders have increasingly embraced canines as part of their technology-driven air cargo security programs. Cooper Tire builds its long-haul tire portfolio Cooper Tire has added a long haul tire to its Pro Series, giving it a full complement of tires for each position on commercial vehicles.... Super-powerful cyclone threatens Arabian Sea shipping and ports Ocean shipping along the coast of Oman, in the Middle East and throughout the Arabian Sea, is being disrupted by Cyclone Kyarr - the most... Uber Freight announces Canada and cross-border expansion Bill Driegert discussed both the Canadian and Polish expansions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019
No impact on Russian FO expected from delay on river fleet sulfur cap Russia's plan to delay the introduction of a low sulfur cap on marine fuel used by its river fleet is not expected to impact the country's fuel oil market. Total Q3 oil and gas output hits record high in 'volatile' environment Total's oil and gas production hit a record high 3.04 million barrels per day of oil equivalent in the third quarter. Crude settles lower following 5.7 million barrel inventory build Crude futures fell Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration reported a 5.7 million barrel build in crude inventories. Norwegian Hurtigruten targets biodiesel for significant emission cuts Cruise provider Hurtigruten is currently testing biodiesel that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 95% compared to traditional marine fuels. Pemex trades HSFO woes for sweet-sour volatility With the new formula, Pemex will no longer have to worry about ongoing volatility in HSFO. Global tonnage tightens on sanctions, tankers barred after Venezuela voyage Chinese major Unipec cancelled its charters with Cosco, a move a number of international trading houses followed. Maersk and partners to develop biofuel for shipping "Our customers' ambitions on sustainability are increasing rapidly, and we applaud this development," Maersk said. Petronas to charter 7,500 cu m LNG bunker vessel from MISC, Avenir: company The vessel will be capable of providing bunkering services to LNG-fueled vessels across Malaysia and transporting smaller scale LNG cargoes in Asia. INTERVIEW: Freepoint crafts strategy to push for LSFO, LNG growth in Asia "In the oil business the most interesting thing now is the IMO deadline," Ouyang said. Japan to review oil reserve systems amid Middle East tensions: METI minister "While we will closely monitor the Middle East situation, we will rigorously consider the future of the petroleum reserves," Kajiyama said. India prime minister seeks Saudi partnership on strategic oil reserves Modi said he was grateful for the project and urged other energy companies to "make the most of the opportunities" in India's growth plans. Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker premium at new record high on tight supply "Demand for [380 CST] bunkers remains firm on the whole, and the delivered market is seeing very good premiums now," a bunker trader said.

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PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

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

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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.

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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