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February 18, 2021

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth in first quarter of 2021 IMO designates 2021 as year of action for seafarers Maersk to operate world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023 Import of palm oil up Introduction of online e-Certificate Management System for Imports Dighi Port becomes 12th port to join APSEZ's string of economic gateways across the Indian coast India seeking govt-to-govt agreement on terminal presence at Colombo Port Construction of DFCs being continuously monitored; capex utilisation up First container train flagged off from Jodhpur (ICD Basni) to APM Terminals Pipavav Logistics constraints seen impacting sugar exports Comprehensive economic cooperation & partnership agreement between India & Mauritius approved Fifteen states complete ease of doing business reforms India, UK agree to deepen cooperation through Enhanced Trade Partnership Guidelines on e-commerce for exporters on the anvil MSC salutes Anastasia seafarers on safe return to India

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Extending Egypt's intermodal corridor MAJ warns of a seafarers' exodus Ryder on the run Italy's minister for infrastructure and transport Operate more trains with a mouse click A coalition for ten LNG vessels Air Austral's third cargo-only flight in February New managing director and chairman Sustainable steel distribution Volumes to persist, says NRF ASL converts option Endless summer? Wallenius SOL calling Lübeck Special hazmat load securely delivered Stihl fully automated in Italy Jolie Cosman joins Deugro USA "Curiosity of the Day" Counterfeiters strike wrong note

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Forwarders to negotiate rates with airlines in Unicef vaccine programme ECU suffering customer dissatisfaction as confusion reigns over cyber attack Maersk to launch the world's first carbon-neutral box ship by 2023 Danaos profits and recharters on the up as liner 'purple patch' continues When the chips are down, logistics players must find new strategies Brexit? No problem on our side, says Port of Calais Boulogne chairman Distinguishing rice from wrong: lessons from a Hamburg cocaine bust Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics break-up charm offensive under way Against the odds: Chained to the wheel Snapshot: Port volumes as muddy as hell

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Oaktree takes a stake in Rand Logistics Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) has agreed to sell what it calls "a significant minority stake" in Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation VIDEO: Car carrier giant plans to build wind-powered PCTC Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen is planning to build the world's first full-size wind-powered pure car and truck carrier. To be called Orcelle Wind, the 220 meters x 40 meters ship will have the David S. Jansen joins Blank Rome Government Relations Blank Rome Government Relations LLC reports that David S. Jansen has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Washington, D.C., office. Jansen most recently served as the Democratic staff director Silicon Valley AI developer takes ship performance solutions "out of stealth mode" Japan's K-Line is to fit 300 ships with an AI (artificial intelligence) based performance analysis solution developed by Palo Alto, Calif., based Bearing Inc., a company backed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng's TTB: Big River Coalition's Sean Duffy to speak on Mississippi River channel deepening At this year's free virtual presentation of Marine Log's TTB -Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, being held March 23 and 24, Sean Duffy, senior executive director of the Big River Coalition, will Empire Wind awards FEED contract for wind turbine foundations In another sign that U.S. offshore wind development is moving right along, Empire Offshore Wind LLC has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract that will see Oslo-headquartered Aker Solutions study Great Lakes Dredge reports an "exceptional" year, despite pandemic The largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. "Great Lakes Maersk plans to operate carbon-neutral liner vessel by 2023 A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that it will launch of the world's first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of its initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Halt in force on US Gulf LNG exports Moves by LNG producers to cut back gas consumption will lead to reduction in exports from the US, hitting shipping... FSL Trust lines up product tanker sales "Earnings prospects for LR2 product tankers in the short-term have fundamentally weakened due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus... Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog The decision to divert ships from America's premier port comes as the Federal Maritime Commission steps up its enquiry into... Port of New York-New Jersey sees record throughput in 2020 PNYNJ recovered from the first-half losses to end 2020 with a new container record of 7.6m teu, a 1.5% rise... Vietnam shipowners linked to sanctioned oil trades Vessel-tracking data shows the vessels frequently spoof location and switch off Automatic Identification System to obfuscate the origin and destination... Another Maersk boxship loses containers in north Pacific storm Extreme weather in the north Pacific has led to a number of incidents of containers lost overboard. Latest event is... Golden Ocean launches private placement as it buys 18 bulkers from affiliate The purchase has been made at the low point in the cycle with "attractive financing" attached, Golden Ocean said. It... Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans wind-powered ro-ro Wallenius Wilhelmsen has unveiled a concept for the world's first wind-powered pure car and truck carrier, saying its design could... Clubs go easy on worst-hit shipping sectors in tough renewal round 'It's all well and good saying, we need 5%, but what are people paying to start with? Five per cent... TECO 2030 plots mega-hydrogen factory in Norway The Norwegian company wants to build a 1.2 gigawatt hydrogen fuel cell factory to service ships and heavy duty installations... Retail investors buy into shipping Share prices have risen an average of 34% across the shipping portfolio since the start of the year, according to... DNV GL shines light on the 'dark side' of innovation Decarbonisation is creating a safety gap, which, if left unmanaged, could delay industry progress, says DNV GL's head of maritime... InceMaritime adds tech to legal and consultancy expertise US-based Mission Secure has linked up with InceMaritime to provide cyber threat hunting and incident response to Ince's clients. This... Weekly Briefing: Tankers endure negative earnings \| Box success uneven \| Dry attracts investor attention This week: Before anyone gets too excited about oil price and talk of a super-cycle everyone would do well to... Firefighting standards are not fit for the age of ultra-large containerships Fires on containerships can be dangerous and devastating. But even on the biggest boxships, crew are only required to have... Daily Briefing Free to read: P&I clubs 'getting big rate rises' as renewal deadline looms \| Does shipping need its own ammonia rules... Kim Heng makes inroads with Taiwan offshore wind JV Offshore wind projects are yielding better margins than those in the oil and gas sector, says Kim Heng executive chairman Dry bulk tonne-mile demand falls as Argentine grains miss the boat Pacific demand for Argentine wheat has dropped as Asian grain buyers shift to abundant Australian produce. In the first two... Maersk to launch first carbon-neutral ship within two years Maersk plans to have a methanol-fuelled ship in its fleet by 2023. All newbuildings following that will have the ability... Hutchison looks to expand Oman container terminal The study will start this year and will assess the social, environmental, logistical, in-country value and economic impacts of any...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains Container lines ordered to explain detention, demurrage assessment Wallenius Wilhelmsen designing wind-propelled ro-ro ship Trade financing startup nabs $7.8 million in funding Some shippers gaining competitive edge via higher industry rates New visibility entrant Vizion API gets seed funding Maersk to deploy first zero-carbon container ship by 2023

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Costa Cruises pushes fleet suspension to late March The Italian Carnival brand expects to sail two more ships in May IMO, WISTA International launch survey for women in shipping The two intend to repeat the survey every three years amid greater efforts to diversify shipping Flex LNG opts for spot exposure but will shift to term when 'time is right' A steam and diesel-electric ships are struggling to compete as tougher emissions regulations kick in, says owner Golden Ocean to spend $752m on bulkers from John Fredriksen's private arm Acquisition would brings the New York-listed owner's fleet count to 96 ships Billion-dollar shipping week for dry freight derivatives, says FIS New record in trading volumes smashes the record set in 2008, during the last shipping cycle boom SFL nets $17.5m from sale of stake in ultra-large boxships Losses confirmed on drill rigs as company shifts focus to assets with low carbon footprint Seanergy prices $75m offer with eye focused on more capesizes The New York-listed owner just expanded its pureplay fleet to 12 capesizes Cleaves sees early signs of 'massive capital injection' for tanker owners Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl upgrades sector early after spotting potential influx of investor cash War chest: Ocean Yield has 'a few hundred million dollars' to spend on new ships Norwegian owner is on the acquisition trail after offloading a series of leased vessels Flag-state system needs to be radically reformed and be put at top of ESG agenda When flag states sell their national sovereignty to abusive shipowners, shipping and ship finance need to stop rationalising the practice and take action Feasting on turnovers? US-listed dry bulk owners are adjusting to a new diet Rising share prices are one thing, but there are other measures of investor interest and bulker owners are finally seeing them Wallenius Wilhelmsen plots wind-powered PCTC by 2025 Race to cut emissions leads to Oslo-listed shipowner's second design for a cargo sail-ship Crew leaves grounded tanker in UAE after four-year shift Seafarers swim to shore after lengthy ordeal but agree to stay to help with vessel sale Capesize spot rates jump sharply thanks to futures market and firmer fixtures Baltic Exchange's capesize time-charter average rate was up by almost 30% on Wednesday Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues German owner to investigate potential of gas as a fuel on other vessels in its fleet Zodiac Maritime linked to move to bring DSME order haul to 10 boxships Eyal Ofer-led owner is said to have exercised options on neo-panamax quartet Tanker owners 'face the music' as scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs fetch low period rates Period market remains active despite weak charter rates for young VLCCs amid bearish market outlook Banks extricate themselves from Empire suezmax quartet Greek owners Moundreas and Molaris seen to benefit from creditor-driven deal Zodiac Maritime boosts DSME boxship order haul to 10 newbuildings Eyal Ofer-led owner confirms quartet of optional berths Hapag-Lloyd profits to soar but it tones down expectations for 2021 Earnings off to a flying start but market expected to 'normalise', says CEO Union urges owners to follow MSC's crew change action in China ITF says it is time for owners to pay the cost of getting stranded crew home from trade blockade GNMTC extends push into modern tankers with aframax buy from FSL Libyan state company picks up high-spec tonnage from First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) Flex LNG sees more demand for US LNG in 2021 Harald Gurvin signs off as chief financial officer after more than 15 years with Fredriksen Group Arbitration retains momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus Bimco helping bulkers shift to slower 'just in time' business model Organisation's Grant Hunter explains the importance of new clause aimed at avoiding wasteful waiting time in ports CMA CGM's new air division takes off as strategic shift continues Liner company acquires four freighter aircraft to complement its shipping business ArcelorMittal confirms bulker involved in Gibraltar spill The ship ceased bunkering operations immediately after the spill, mining giant says Lemos Group's new bulker agent makes debut capesize purchase Led by former Oldendorff managers, Valhal Shipping hits its stride as Enesel's exclusive agent for dry bulk shipping Top shipbrokers set up carbon trading desks in the hunt for new business BRS, Clarksons and Affinity are among the first maritime brokerages to enter the environmental trading market Beginner's guide for shipping firms in carbon offset market New entrants urged to be cautious as not all offset projects are cut from the same cloth Early adopter: Maersk to run first carbon-neutral ship by 2023 in methanol plan Danish containership giant moves decarbonisation target forward by seven years Sovcomflot video captures February first Northern Sea Route voyage for LNG carrier Drone footage shows ice-breaker working with vessel in first February crossing of Northern Sea Route Cooking and heating demand for LPG swells the coffers of Epic Gas during pandemic Small LPG carrier specialist remains optimistic for 2021 as residential LPG demand remains high Prem Watsa targets VLCC sector through $82m Seven Islands IPO Canadian billionaire's Indian tanker company also wants to buy an MR with cash from Mumbai listing Hydroussa Navigation snaps up kamsarmax as prices move higher Deal marks the firs sale for the Greek company in seven years Evalend Shipping scores rare Tier II bulker newbuildings Greek shipowner books kamsarmaxes to be built to IMO's older NOx standards Trafigura tries out cheaper Schuldschein market for $134m loan Trader and shipowner seals first move into German alternative bond market as it diversifies finance base Safety can't be sacrificed as we sail into increasingly complex waters New fuels and greater digitalisation promise huge rewards, but what of the potential dangers? Arbitration keeps up momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus BW Offshore invests $72m in offshore wind firm Ideol ahead of Oslo listing Singapore floater specialist says experience in offshore markets 'highly complementary' to offshore wind sector Myanmar's fledgling tanker market holds its breath over threat of more US sanctions Any further action by Biden administration may make cargo moves more complicated, say traders

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers Six cases of at-sea container losses have been reported in less than three months. Patience tested: 62 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay "If we do nothing, we will still have vessels at anchor come midsummer," says Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka. Chinese factories won't build enough containers to save US shippers Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue. Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters You've probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets... US exposes North Korea blockchain plot to evade ship sanctions The U.S. has indicted a computer hacker working for Pyongyang to help North Korea evade U.S. maritime sanctions. Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: More refineries in Europe to produce cleaner fuels Essar Oil UK and Austria's OMV have recently announced new projects, which will be focused on producing cleaner fuels. Gibraltar bunker delays after oil spill, bad weather: sources A combination of bad weather and an oil spill hampered supply operations around the port of Gibraltar in recent days but bunkering has continued throughout though with some delays, sources have said. US Gulf Coast bunker market waits out winter storm US Gulf Coast retail bunker prices edged slightly higher Feb. 17, as suppliers in the region deal with harsh winter weather. Fuel price rises could result in wider bunker sector quality issues: KPI OceanConnect Marine fuel quality issues could begin to surface again this year as the price of fuel and blending components begins to rise again, marine fuel supplier KPI OceanConnect warned in a 2021 sector outlook published this week, Piraeus continues bunker operations despite snow: sources Bunker operations at the Greek port of Piraeus were not impacted despite cold weather conditions, market sources said Feb. 17. Calumet Specialty announces Great Falls, Montana, renewable diesel project Calumet Specialty Products has plans to produce renewable diesel by reconfiguring a hydrocracker at its 37,000 b/d Great Falls, Montana, refinery, the company said in a statement. OIL FUTURES: Complex settles higher on crude output, refinery losses Oil futures continued to rise Feb. 17 as continued frigid weather and power outages took a toll on crude production and refinery operations, mostly in Texas. Maersk plans to operate first carbon-neutral container ship by 2023 AP Moller-Maersk, owner of the largest shipping company in the world, is aiming to operate the world's first carbon-neutral vessel by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, it said Feb. 17. Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles higher on supply tightness "Most buyers will secure March term after the [Lunar New Year] holiday," a trader said. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks drop to 2021 low as fuel oil exports set record high Total inventory was 20.854 million barrels on Feb. 15, down 1.6% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30. Singapore HSFO quality and testing procedures Platts welcomes feedback on the above issues, including testing methods, and quality specifications. India's maiden carbon-neutral crude purchase opens door for more "The purchase of the first carbon-neutral crude by Reliance signals their intentions clearly," Malhotra said. HONG KONG DATA: 2020 fuel oil imports drop 11% on year to 38 mil barrels Demand has yet to recover fully, even though the container market is strong, sources said.

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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

SHIPPING

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

Marrakech

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

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

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

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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