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November 11, 2020

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
CMA CGM recognised as 'Best Shipping Line - Asia Europe' at 2020 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards Group B cargoes in IMSBC Code reclassified Hapag-Lloyd intimates change to its handling of the import of Shipper Owned Containers ONE announces weekly Europe-West Africa service Pirate attacks in Singapore Straits Extension of sugar export subsidies on the anvil for November-April season: Food Secretary APM Terminals Pipavav goes live with RFID container tracking service Air cargo demand grows month-on-month in Sept. Amazon begins operations at its 1st European air hub at Leipzig in Germany Bus feeder service to facilitate Hyderabad air cargo Cochin Airport excels in cargo handling CONCOR's ICD Mulund to halt operations from Dec. 31 Delta launches cargo-only flights connecting US & Mumbai Inter-Ministerial Committee approves 21 cold chain projects worth INR 443 cr. New airfreight wholesaler launched Significant surge in cargo tonnage & cargo aircraft movements at Delhi Airport in Sept. ECLGS scheme suggested for stressed sectors India discusses coal trade with Indonesia during JWG meeting China's exports surge in October IndiGo becomes first Indian low cost airline to offer IATA billing & settlement using IATA financial gateway

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Digital maritime highway Swiss forwarder makes history with green HGV Weekly container trains to connect Trieste with Budapest Geodis appoints Dr. Chang Estonian carrier starts operation in Finland MVG to open DG facility in Haiphong Finnlines assumes its role Catering for the needs of Asian singles New president for Gefco France Logistics for Russian luxury car maker Sri Lankan carrier ramps up cargo capabilities Upswing for Qatar Ports Breaking ground after two years of preparation Bolloré creates task force for vaccines Leadership succession plan "Curiosity of the Day" Two A350s packed with relief goods MOL: corona case closed

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Vaccine is good news, but are supply chains cold enough to handle it? Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories European road freight rates overtake pre-Covid levels, but capacity still down No respite for congested UK container ports as carriers take evasive action Sustainability, and profitability, in the costly territory that is the 'final mile' E-commerce the star performer, driving growth for DP-DHL in Q3 Pandemic takes a bite out of Agility volumes, but logistics arm profits rise China disinfects cold chain shipments to avoid more infection Conf call redux: XPO - don't mention 2021 or M&A or asset sales or... Against the odds: How to save hard dollars - knock on wood, or plastic, or composite...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Halter Marine unveils PythonX plasma cutter Preparing for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard's Polar Security Cutter, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine is acquiring new technologies that includ robotic welding machines and a Lincoln Electric PythonX plasma cutter. Acquisition strengthens Ingram Barge's Houston area reach Ingram Barge Company LLC reported today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Houston Fleeting Services LLC, has entered into an agreement to acquire the business assets of Houston-based Cheryl K, LLC and San Jacinto DNV GL releases first class rules for floating offshore wind structures "Floating offshore wind is poised to be one of the key technologies that can help build the renewable energy power base that underpins global decarbonization," says Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL Armstrong Marine delivers Glacier Bay catamaran The Armstrong Marine USA shipyard in Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45-foot, 8-inch by 16-foot semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in the Glacier Bay National Are box ships getting too big to berth safely at some terminals? An investigation report [M19P0020] just released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada raises important questions about the extent to which the increasing size of containerships poses a threat to safe berthing. Pilotage authorities turn to IMTRA for broad range of equipment New Bedford, Mass., headquartered marine equipment manufacturer and importer IMTRA reports it has been booking orders from multiple pilot boat organizations to supply equipment for newbuilds and retrofits. Products selected include easy Synergy completes FSU conversion and delivery Singapore-headquartered ship manager Synergy Group has successfully managed the conversion of a 1992-built, 126,000-cubic-meter LNG carrier into a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). The conversion was performed at Sembcorp Marine's Admiralty Yard in National Waterways Foundation elects trustees and officers At its virtual meeting held yesterday, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) elected the following trustees to three-year terms expiring in 2023: Dan Mecklenborg, Ingram Barge Company Matt Woodruff, Kirby Corporation Dr. Craig NASSCO-Norfolk awarded $138.5 million Navy contract General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $138,545,759, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS New York (LPD 21) fiscal 2021 docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). The contract includes

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
First Iran-linked tanker reflags to Samoa The 2001-built Dazzle has undertaken two ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia, and changed flag and name four times in 16 months IG pool contract broker Miller bought by private equity New owners promising both organic and incremental growth, boosted by new hires New green bond rules seek to push shipping into $1trn market The Climate Bond Initiative's new bond criteria for shipping will exclude crude oil tanker and liquefied natural gas carriers, but... MSC Cruises presses ahead with newbuilding programme The commitment to fleet expansion will come as a huge relief to Europe's shipyards, which continue to dominate this sector... Infected MOL bulker crew return home Crew of a vessel hit by a coronavirus outbreak off Australia last month have returned home to the Philippines and... From the News Desk: Will 2021 be better for shipping? Shipping was considered among the sectors most at risk from a global pandemic, but many companies have reported earnings either... Braemar and V.Group units team up to offer advisory services Joint team's offering includes consultancy and advisory services spanning operational and technical issues, health, safety, environment and quality standards, financial... Uncertainty clouds tanker outlook until winter 2021, says DHT The company says it had 20.6 off-hire days during the third quarter mainly due to deviations for crew changes and... CMA CGM says Nicolas Sartini departs group Industry associates said they were not surprised at Mr Sartini's departure from CMA CGM following the management reshuffle at CEVA... Shipping faces taxing questions about state support Traditional direct subsidies for the shipping industry have been replaced by tax incentives. But these have benefited some sectors more... Anglo American to add LNG-fuelled capesizes to fleet Anglo American will charter the newbuilding vessels, which are being built at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding yard in China with an... Daily Briefing Free to read: Weaker winter forecasts dampen LNG shipping stocks \| Economou sells Heidmar tanker pool to chief executive \|... Precious Shipping expects a volatile recovery for dry bulk The good news is several factors, including high newbuilding prices, have curbed owners' interest in ordering new ships. Meanwhile, the... PIL seeks court-sanctioned debt revamp The shipping line stopped short of calling for a debt moratorium but announced that it is seeking leave from the... Strong retail sales drive port of Charleston throughput This year's peak season is 'the busiest we've ever seen' as retailers make sure they have enough merchandise to satisfy... Qatar Petroleum enters green LNG pact with Pavilion Energy The deal represents the first long-term liquefied natural gas arrangement containing specific environmental criteria and requirements designed to cut the... What does the future hold for Hong Kong ship finance and the law? Despite the recent political upheaval, no one should underestimate Hong Kong's capability to retain its standing as a top-class financial...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Asia imports to US hit extended peak season's zenith in October ONE forecasts huge leap in annual earnings DHL grows pricing power in solid Q3 G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19 Railroads send railcars to NY-NJ as import pressure mounts Cloud tech helping container lines curtail cyber threats

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Norwegian expects to sail entire fleet by as early as May 2021 GasLog Partners set to bring in advisor to conduct review GasLog starts to juggle with LNG ships redelivering from term contracts Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' losses continue under grip of Covid-19 Tufton Oceanic sells another tanker as it nears suezmax exit Avin is latest Greek owner to add to Navig8 suezmax pool Norway's Arctic Shipping grabs S&P broker from Clarksons Could International Seaways cash in its FSOs as it did with LNG vessels? Analysts tip vaccine as shot in the arm for tankers Ex-Lauritzen CEO Zacho returns to drive energy transition at Maersk lab Ex-Carnival cruiseship refloated in Greece after moorings broke US sanctions Lebanese shipping company for Syrian oil links Petronas conducts first LNG bunkering with Avenir vessel Japanese mayors send out shipbuilding SOS to politicians It is a charterer's market: Trafigura fixes aframax period tonnage in 'cheap' deals Scorpio Tankers passes on bond market after finding cheaper capital Greek tanker thwarts latest pirate attack off West Africa Braemar and V.Ships teaming up to help cruiseship owners U-Ming books dual-fuel bulker newbuildings more than $250m for Anglo American charters Canada points to concerns over increasing size of containerships Proman Stena Bulk claims another first with methanol tanker order Uniper throws up questions on deal with MOL for large FSRU Atlas Corp set to gain from vaccine boost as profit jumps Contships bolsters 1,100-teu dominance with twin boxship buy Performance Shipping eyes fifth aframax with Piraeus Bank loan Grimaldi lays into Finland over lack of emergency cash Cash buyers tempted to part with ships as Bangladesh 'cartel' ups prices Exmar relocates newly open Tango FLNG barge to Uruguay Insurwave back on track after ditching blockchain Unions call for domestic fleet to import Australia's refined products DHT Holdings net profit down 60% on decline in VLCC spot rates PIL restructuring plan moves ahead with High Court filing seeking creditor meeting Singapore's GIC teams up with private equity to buy marine insurer Miller

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Chain break latest kink in Golden Ray dismantling Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take "at least a week in ideal conditions." Pfizer plans 'just-in-time' COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Canada Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States. Commentary: Another iron link for USMCA? A railroad from Mexico's Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites. Update: Air Canada eyes converted freighters to capitalize on cargo boom Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Brazil's Petrobras sets fresh ULSD sales record in October Record-setting run of diesel sales has been buoyed by the start of Brazil's sugarcane and oilseed harvest seasons. INTERVIEW: North Sea EnQuest positioning for Kraken sequel, green investment: CEO Hub plan includes supplying renewable power to offshore oil and gas facilities. Japan's Idemitsu to hike Oct-Mar run rates to 80% on higher kerosene demand Company expects demand for kerosene, used as heating oil, to be 11% higher year-on-year. Crude extends rally as vaccine progress boosts hope of demand rebound Energy prices continued to benefit from demand-side optimism. Petronas begins LNG bunkering operations, completes first delivery Malaysia's Petronas completed its first LNG bunkering delivery to the Pasir Gudang Port in Johor on Nov. 9, Marine Department Malaysia, or JLM, said on Nov. 10. Putin promotes Novak to deputy prime minister, appoints new energy minister Novak remains responsible for Russia's oil diplomacy Cooperation with other world producers to continue Russian river navigation gradually closing in the East Mild weather has extended season Season in southern Russia expected to last until end-November Norwegian government calls for HSFO bunker ban in Arctic Svalbard Proposal includes two-year transition period. Port of Rotterdam carries out first LNG bunkering of CMA CGM Tenere Total's Gas Agility LNGBV used to supply volume. Singapore 380 CST HSFO cash differential hits 9-month high on crimped supply Shortage comes despite Iraqi imports. Proman Stena Bulk to add methanol-powered tanker to its fleet Vessel's fuel consumption expected to be 12,500 mt/year. AMSOL gets new bunker barge at Durban Multiproduct barge part of JV with Shell Amsol also acquires tanker TENDER DATA: Taiwan's Formosa sells 40,000 mt 180 CST fuel oil for early Dec loading Fuel is bunker grade Last such sale was November 5-7 Anglo American awards 10-year charter for LNG-fueled vessels Vessels larger than standard Capesize to increase efficiency Fleet to be equipped with new tech to eliminate methane slip IEA cuts global biofuels forecast as pandemic hits transport fuel demand Pandemic to shrink biofuel output for first time in two decades Global transport biofuels to reach 3.21 million b/d in 2025 Biofuels seen recovering from pandemic by 2022 Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol Demand needs to improve OPEC+ also needs to extend current cuts Vaccine news helps prop up prices South Korea's Doosan to develop fuel cell vessel with Singapore's Navig8 Ceres technology to be used in pilot vessel Applications expanding beyond stationary generation Doosan to build hydrogen liquefaction plant OIL FUTURES: Crude extends losses on pandemic concerns, pares back overnight gains Analysts warn, for all the excitement a vaccine would bring, there are still the practicalities to get out of the way first. China to cut refinery run rate in 2021 amid capacity growth, tepid demand** The country is expected to add 440,000 b/d or 22 million mt/year of new capacity, set to be in commercial operation in 2021.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

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SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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