BRIEFS

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29 September 2026 - Year XXX

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August 12, 2021

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AUGUST 11, 2021
CMA CGM Bunker Recovery Adjustment Factor from Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Gulf to West Africa Crew change flight package for Indian seafarers travelling to Sri Lanka CrewSafe programme facilitating crew changes in South-East Asia IRClass successfully completes vessel conversion project from vehicle carrier to livestock carrier in Turkey Proposed US ocean shipping reform legislation seen as flawed Scheme for promotion of flagging merchant ships in India VLCC freight rates static this year India exports King Chilli from Nagaland to London APM Terminals Pipavav promotes entrepreneurship by upskilling local youth INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION Major Ports register 21 pc rise in cargo volumes during April-July Proposed dry bulk terminal at Paradip receives bids Regional winners of the Young International Freight Forwarders of the Year award revealed Uber Freight in deal to create leading logistics technology platform Exports surge by 50 pc, imports up 70 pc in 1st week of Aug. DCBA organises free vaccination camp at ICD Patparganj in association with SCM Express Digital payments surge MOL marks consecutive listings on FTSE4 Good Index Series & FTSE Blossom Japan Index

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AUGUST 11, 2021
Meidong terminal closure at Ningbo could reprise congestion crisis at Yantian US shippers back change in shipping law as transpac rates look set to breach $20k Threat to peak season extra loader services as desperate carriers hunt tonnage Shanghai Port opens dispatching centre to prioritise empty containers Emergency powers for Brexit lorry queues to be made permanent The slow collapse of Amazon's drone delivery dream The brightest young minds in forwarding: Fiata unveils regional YIFFA winners Against the odds: The DB Schenker pole star - 'dream, DSV, dream' On the wires: The remarkable fall and rise of Waberer's

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AUGUST 11, 2021
Austal Vietnam to build high-speed ferry for French Polynesia Henderson, Western Australia, headquartered Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Australasia Pty Ltd has been awarded a EUR 20.5 million (approximately US$24 million) contract to design and build a 66 meter high-speed Mississippi River Commission cuts out segment of annual inspection trip The Ensley Engineer Yard in Memphis, Tenn., has recently finished final preparations to make the M/V Mississippi, the largest towboat in the U.S., ready for on a new season of revetment support New TT-Line RoPax duo will feature Wärtsilä technology The two RoPax ferries on order at Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard for Australian operator TT-Line will be future-proofed to operate alternative green fuels, according to Wärtsilä, which has been chosen

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AUGUST 11, 2021
Weekly Briefing: Box backlash begins \| Bulk basks in hot summer markets \| Tankers hit a speed bump More record profits have failed to divert attention in the box market from the delays leading to bad blood between... Mercer Street attack draws new focus to familiar threats What the Middle East security incidents mean for shipping, shippers v carriers in US container row, and the Beirut blast... UK shipping refutes seafarer training allegations Nautical institute fellow and seafaring expert Capt Michael Lloyd argues there has been a 'naïve assumption' by non-seafarers that sea-time... Carbon compliance complexity to affect three quarters of global fleet Metrics will change fleet operations, how vessels are chartered, sailing speeds and routes traversed by ship type and age Four bidders identified for Haifa port Competition is already looming with Shanghai International Port Group due this year to open the Haifa Bayport container terminal Pangaea eyes further dry bulk gains after record quarter Second-quarter revenues nearly doubled, although for once Pangaea failed to beat the market in terms of average charter earnings Maersk to cut calls at Hamburg and warns of delays High yard density at Hamburg is leading to long waiting times. Recent floods have also affected inland distribution by rail Scrubber installations slow even as spreads increase The economics of using exhaust cleaning systems are returning after spreads fell last year. But uptake among carriers remains mixed Taylor Maritime Investments to buy seven handysizes Bulker operator Taylor Maritime Investments has agreed to buy seven handysize ships for $107.8m, to be delivered in September and... Dispute between shippers and carriers brings proposed US legislation 'Companies looking to offload foreign-made products at west coast ports must provide opportunities for American exports. Even during a global... MOL to join green ammonia study with Origin Energy The joint initiative focuses on a feasibility study on marine transportation of ammonia, its demand in Japan and Asia and... Daily Briefing Opposing sides line up over US shipping regulation reform \| Delta variant a speed bump to product tanker market recovery... Terminal in Ningbo forced to close due to infected port worker If the infection spreads to other terminals in the port of Ningbo, it could spell disaster for the global supply...

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AUGUST 11, 2021
US truck rates may soon peak, but they won't fall far: analysts MSC adds capacity to surging India-US trade Ningbo terminal shutdown fuels fears of China port congestion spread Fall US intermodal peak more likely a plateau in 2021 Logistics marketplace FreightMango plugs into visibility data provider

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AUGUST 11, 2021
Bugbee strikes again with $450K options buy on Scorpio Tankers Scorpio president is not backing down in his belief that product market, and his company's shares, are headed up Overseas Shipholding cuts non-disclosure deal with top shareholder Owner confirms pact is part of the process as US-flag tanker owner evaluates Saltchuk Resources takeover offer Business as usual for Capesize Chartering pool after Golden Ocean exit Remaining shipowners say bulker pool has just as much commercial benefit in a high capesize market as when rates are low Seanergy may take back 10% of 'undervalued' shares New York-listed shipowner mulls buy-back as stock price trades at 32% discount to net asset value US pushes for more oil production after Opec+ compromise Tanker rates have risen since the group of oil-producing countries agreed to hike production, but remain low Atlas ponders sales of smaller containerships in Seaspan fleet Tonnage provider could be poised for windfall after approaches to buy its shipping assets Doun Kisen bulker grounds and cracks at Japanese port Japanese coastguard says crew are safe and the vessel is not in danger of sinking Bulker owner earnings season shows chorus of 'positive' outlooks Spot rates have soared since a year ago across the board After Seajacks deal, US waters beckon for Eneti but will Biden deliver? After major regulatory question mark associated with the Jones Act is cleared, hopefully Biden will follow through on his goal Dry bulk owners share 'positive' outlook on strong market Spot rates have soared since a year ago across the board Mitsui OSK Lines teams with Origin Energy on green ammonia supply Companies plan to develop a supply chain with export from Australia Standard Chartered offloads big bulkers in strong S&P market British lender dangles capesizes and post-panamaxes in front of buyers who are increasingly warming to large bulkers 2020 Bulkers books biggest ever quarterly profit Results for Oslo-listed newcastlemax specialist beat analysts' consensus estimates Seafarer on Formosa Plastics bulker dies during offshore crew change Taiwanese-controlled capesize held in Australia pending investigation into incident Santoku Shipping quietly ups newbuild tally with two bulk carriers Osaka-based outfit has bought Yangzijiang kamsarmaxes from Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co Climate change report forecasts ice-free Arctic periods before 2050 Effects on oceans highlighted in first major scientific review since 2013, ahead of November's COP26 meeting in Glasgow IPCC report shows we must act now and get a grip on climate crisis Even the Iron Lady, former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher, would wince at the foot-dragging by some in shipping to tackling decarbonisation Taylor Maritime wraps up $108m seven-ship deal UK-listed company says it is in strong position to take advantage of dry bulk upturn Wildfires show we must act now and get a grip on climate crisis Even the Iron Lady, former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher, would wince at the foot-dragging by some in shipping to tackling decarbonisation Polys Hajioannou panamax sale is more heady news for bulker S&P market Greek-Cypriot owner bides his time and is rewarded with firm price for 2008-built bulker Hyundai Heavy Industries prices initial public offering HHI has hired Mirae Asset Securities, Korea Investment & Securities and Credit Suisse Securities as co-managers for the IPO Swire Pacific offloads 50% stake in Hongkong United Dockyards Asian multi-national firm continues to downsize its exposure to the marine sector Seafaring nations propose emergency fund for abandoned crew China, Indonesia and Philippines call on the International Maritime Organization to support emergency fund amid rising abandonment cases Santoku Shipping quietly ups order tally with two bulk carriers Osaka-based outfit has acquired Yangzijiang kamsarmax newbuildings from Japanese trading house Mitsui & Trading Asia Pulp & Paper turns to Japan for woodchip carrier newbuildings Indonesian paper manufacturer grows fleet to six with latest quartet at Oshima Shipbuilding Austal bags $24m catamaran newbuilding contract Australian shipbuilder's Vietnam yard will construct vessel for repeat customer

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AUGUST 11, 2021
Oh no, not Ningbo! COVID case shuts down container terminal Yantian redux. Shipping activity slowed to a crawl at the Port of Yantian in China earlier this summer after an outbreak of COVID infections, and... Container terminal berthing 22,000-TEU ships in Louisiana moves forward Plaquemines Port announced it has found the site for its state-of-the-art container terminal that will be able to handle vessels carrying up to 22,000 TEUs. Amazon Air's big US hub opens for business Amazon's new U.S. air hub is up and running in the Ohio Valley, making it easier to quickly fulfill online orders. Cold Chain Summit: Next-gen refrigerated boxes for air cargo Learn a bit about the evolution of temperature-controlled containers in the air cargo environment and how Envirotainer has added new technology features to its refrigerated...

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AUGUST 11, 2021
INDIA DATA: July gasoil consumption slips 1% on month after June rebound India's gasoil consumption dipped 1.02% month on month to 6.14 million mt in July, showed latest provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, or PPAC, as public transportation networks and railways had yet to resume full service capacity. July gasoil imports into offshore Lome down 26% on month: Kpler Gasoil imports into offshore Lome in West Africa in July were down 26% from June levels, after an earlier build-up of supply and amid moribund demand. Ukraine to deploy 200,000 mt oil storage capacity via pipelines Ukraine's state oil shipping company UkrTransNafta will deploy 200,000 mt of its idle oil pipelines and oil handling infrastructure as storage facilities for crude oil, Iryna Holod, UkrTransNafta spokesperson, said on Aug. 11. US DATA: EIA says Gulf Coast ULSD stocks build for second straight week to over four-month high Ultra low sulfur diesel stocks on the US Gulf Coast saw a build for the second consecutive week, rising 1.74 million barrels to 45.16 million barrels during the week ended Aug. 6, Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 11. Oil spill near Russia's Novorossiisk scrutinized for greater damage to Black Sea A recent oil spill in Black Sea near Russia's Novorossiisk was put under investigation by state authorities on Aug. 11 after satellite images showed damage from the leak may have been misreported. US crude inventory draws resume as refinery demand, exports climb US crude oil inventory draws resumed in the week ended Aug. 6 amid an uptick in refinery demand and higher exports, US Energy Information Administration data showed Aug. 11. Argentina's YPF bets on importing premium fuels as no refinery expansions planned YPF, the biggest oil refiner in Argentina, plans to continue importing higher-grade diesel and gasoline products to meet local demand, given that it is not planning any major expansions of its three refineries on uncertainty about future demand, CFO Alejandro Lew said Aug. 11. ARGENTINA DATA: June use of oil refining capacity falls Argentina's refinery utilization rate fell to 73.6% in June from 75.4% in May, a sign of how a second wave of coronavirus cases, high inflation and a sluggish economy have limited demand, the state statistics department Indec said Aug. 11. North American midstream sector remains full, but few want to buy A slower and steadier trickle of midstream consolidation has continued since the upstream buying spree that began last fall, but energy executives and analysts warn there are still too many pipeline companies in a North American industry that is now producing less crude within an overbuilt infrastructure environment. OIL FUTURES: Crude settles higher despite modest US inventory draw, call for more OPEC+ output A late session rally saw oil futures settle higher Aug. 11 despite a tepid US inventory report and calls from the White House for the OPEC+ group to raise output. TOTSA Total Oil Trading SA changes entity name to TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA Platts will publish all relevant information from TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA accordingly. Australia Origin, Japan Mitsui to study renewable ammonia supply Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. said Aug. 10 it will sell conventional or blue ammonia to Japan Idemitsu for use in refining and petrochemical operations indicating the UAE national oil producer is working on expanding its clean energy product sales to the Asian country. Goldman sticks to $80/b oil price forecast despite demand hit from new China wave Cuts oil demand forecast by 1 million b/d over China COVID-19 surge Supply-side constraints seen keeping oil market tight this year South Korea's draft carbon-free roadmaps face industry backlash The Federation of Korean Industries, or FKI, which represents the country's conglomerates such as SK Group and GS Group that run oil refineries and power utilities, said in a statement the proposed scenarios are "unrealistic" and "threatening" to the country's industries. OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stay lower following modest US inventory draw Commercial crude stocks fall 450,000 barrels White House calls for higher OPEC+ output Saudi Aramco allocates full term crude volumes to Asian buyers for September: sources Asian refiners said to cut nominations on OSP hike Spot market may see more demand from Asian refiners INDIA DATA: July fuel oil consumption declines 10% on month, as exports rise The decline in consumption comes amid a concurrent anticipated increase in fuel oil exports on the month. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stockpiles climb for first time in three weeks Fujairah sees 'low demand' for bunkers Slowdown may be due to India monsoon Tight Singapore-delivered MGO supply narrows spread to LSMGO to 12-month low A key source of demand for 0.5%S MGO is fishing vessels, and this source has shifted toward using LSMGO given the shortage of supplies on the market. Australia's net zero emissions target preferably by 2050: Energy Minister "Australia is committed to achieving net zero emissions as soon as possible, and preferably by 2050." Sri Lanka's Colombo port sees first supply of delivered HSFO bunker fuel The launch of barge deliveries of HSFO at the port on Aug. 6 was to meet demand from scrubber-fitted vessels.

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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

Partial assessment of the listening process initiated by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

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

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

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.

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.

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

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

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

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

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

››› 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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

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