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BRIEFS

June 24, 2021

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JUNE 23, 2021
MOL Group to establish MOL Logistics (Tank Containers) ZIM & Alibaba announce extension of their commercial cooperation agreement until 2023 Export of engineering goods up in May Incoterms® 2020 mobile app revamped Baby Cape vessels to be accepted at Sagar Anchorage during foul weather months Drydock inaugurated at Deendayal Port Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse Co. with Central Warehousing Corporation GatewayRail receives inaugural "Maersk Sprint Service" for solar PV panel imports from Port Pipavav at ICD Viramgam Nitin Gadkari reviews progress of greenfield expressways/access controlled highways Indications of improvement in economic activities seen: Survey Soft launch of first phase of National Single Window System soon Financial supply chain networks help fight rising costs & ease burden on suppliers India receives 5th largest FDI in 2020

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2020 tonnage already surpassed Reich completes board of directors Record month for port of Virginia Brexit logistics - in British eyes Two big Gulf carriers also go for "Releye" More intermodal services in APR countries VTG's CEO to step down after 17 years Welcome back, David Shepherd! HL orders ULCVs Reopening routes for freight traffic SAL supports Sela Scottish JBT Distribution taken over Analysing wind propulsion for commercial ships New general counsel at Plus e-van becomes moving solar power unit "Curiosity of the Day" Better air access for Alberta's food producers Pall-Ex renews last-mile fleet

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JUNE 23, 2021
Port fires spark suspension of handling dangerous goods at Shanghai Yantian back to normal tomorrow, but box backlog will take weeks to clear A 'slow June' as the air cargo market hovers, waiting for signs of recovery Deadlock broken as Ever Given owner and Suez Canal Authority come to terms UK driver shortage 'tops 100,000' - not helped by delays at testing stations Experts unveil legal definition that could see ecocide become a crime Hapag-Lloyd beefs up its ULCV fleet with six more LNG ships David Shepherd to leave Aer Lingus to rejoin IAG Cargo as MD Market Insight: GXO Logistics - a leap of joy into the future DVZ radar: Zeitfracht makes move on bankrupt fashion retailer Adler

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JUNE 23, 2021
Shaped charges approved for use in Golden Ray cutting operations In a new development, explosives-in the form of low hazard flexible linear-shaped charges (LH FLSC)-are set to be used in the dismantling of the wreck of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray. NTSB reports on multiple barge breakaway that closed I-10 bridge The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the September 19, 2019, incident in which 11 barges broke free from a San Jacinto River barge fleeting area near the Austal USA wins Light Amphibious Warfare vessel concept design contract Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) reports that Austal USA has been awarded a concept studies and preliminary design contract by the United States Navy (USN) for the Light Amphibious Warship (LAW) program. Austal Ever Given could soon be free to sail It looks like Ever Given, the giant containership that got wedged across the Suez Canal, may soon be free to leave the Great Bitter Lake, where it has languished since April after MPC Container Ships in $210 million acquisition of Songa Container In a deal that puts together two Oslo, Norway, headquartered containership operators, MPC Container Ships ASA has agreed to acquire Arne Blystad led Songa Container AS for an aggregate purchase price of Fairbanks Morse to provide main propulsion engines for fourth OPC Beloit, Wis., headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management,reports that its Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) division has been awarded a contract by Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) to Ports Focus More on Going Green Than Ever By Jim Romeo The Port of Corpus Christi in Texas has been in existence for nearly 100 years and is the third largest port in the U.S. Recently, it has partnered with Change of command at Great Lakes and Ohio USACE division Col. Kimberly A. Peeples took command of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a June 11 ceremony in Cincinnati presided over by Lt.

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JUNE 23, 2021
MSC puts weight behind decarbonisation R&D fund Efficiency measures are necessary for now, but the real effort should be on research into carbon-neutral fuels. The IMO's proposed... Weekly Briefing: More container congestion \| Active dry bulk market \| How low can tankers go? Yantian container terminal may have reopened to its full capacity but there's still plenty of ports congestion in the system... Why technology training is best preparation for digital shipping There are two schools of thought: one suggests technology aids mariners, the other argues that mariners aid technology. Best performance... Fight for volume allocation threatens higher contract rates next year With the supply chain working beyond its design capacity already, any disruption could cause yet more congestion and delays. This... Buoyant liner business propels Inchcape Inchcape's focus is on nurturing long-term relationships with principals based on first-class communication Yantian to focus on logjam as it resumes full operations While the news will bring some relief to the already stretched global supply chain, the ripple effect of the port... Deal reached on Ever Given, says UK P&I Club The UK P&I Club says it has reached an agreement in principle which will lead to the release of Ever... Spate of bulker orders could derail hot market trend Close to 21m dwt of new orders have been placed in 2021 and despite uncertainties, enthusiasm for new tonnage is... Daily Briefing Free to read: Hot shipping markets could pull banks back in \| GoodBulk's Radziwill says slow steaming should be mandatory... MPC Container acquires Songa for $210m 'This transaction is backed by our strong belief in the sustainable container market fundamentals and the desire to take advantage... Dwell times 'slightly up' at Southern California ports The report followed an earlier warning about the future impact of California's energy policies on ports' ability to handle cargo

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JUNE 23, 2021
Seattle's T-18 overwhelmed by rail container backlog Rewriting of US shipping law filled with risk, opportunity US truck freight volumes slip, but not rates or demand New container shuttle service aids capacity-stressed South India trade Peak season demand looms as Yantian tackles huge backlog

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JUNE 23, 2021
Executives start putting numbers to US offshore wind push Euronav shareholders OK buyback plan extension at special meeting Golar 'kicking ourselves' over period charter approach in firm market Over half newbuildings ordered in 2030 will be dual-fuel ships, MAN ES says Tanker rates rebound as crude liftings rise to 13-month high Panamax derivatives come back to life ahead of expected upturn in spot market Carnival to sail eight cruise brands again by end of 2021 Seaspan strikes again as it adds two more to huge 37-ship newbuild list 'Obscene' $100,000 daily rates and lagging prices made Songa boxships golden, says MPCC Euronav ups newbuild VLCC spending by adding tanker at Hyundai Samho Even with US-Iran sanctions truce, compliance could still be an issue for shipping GoodFuels targets Nordic biofuels push in alliance with NGO Zero Golden Union eyes asset play with panamax bought at bottom of the market Rising period and spot markets spur capesize S&P deal activity Kristen Marine doubles money in asset play as handysize bulkers fly Saade: container market won't return to normal before early 2022 Sovcomflot makes investment grade with Moody's due to vital state contracts Wider pressure to go further on Poseidon Principles builds for shipping Teco 2030 funds fuel cell work by adding three new investors IMO targets will require a stronger hand in carbon poker IMO moves on from criticism over emission reduction targets Maersk Supply Service reveals first move into chartered-in tonnage MPC Container buys Arne Blystad's boxship company Songa in $210m deal Boxship disrupters put squeeze on minnows

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JUNE 23, 2021
More container ships score 'astronomical' $100,000/day rates There has never been a better time to own container ships and lease them to liners. But some owners are selling ships and cashing out. Dredging project temporarily slows vessel activity at Port of Savannah Normally big projects are scheduled during slow periods, but the Port of Savannah can't wait to deepen its berths so there will be extra cargo... Port Houston volume jumps 30% year-over-year in May "The demand is still here, the demand is growing, ships are getting bigger," says Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther. Ever Given could resume voyage 3 months after Suez Canal grounding An agreement reportedly has been reached that will allow the Ever Given to finally resume the voyage halted when the container ship became wedged between...

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JUNE 23, 2021
May biodiesel output rises on year despite reduced blending Brazilian biodiesel producers continued to push output higher year on year in May, but issues surrounding raw materials and high prices that forced a reduction in the volume of biodiesel blended with diesel sold at the pump caused a downturn from April, according to data published June 23 by the National Petroleum Agency, or ANP. OIL FUTURES: NYMEX RBOB hits three-year high after surprise US gasoline draw NYMEX RBOB futures climbed 2% to their highest front-month settle since May 2018 on the heels of an unexpected draw in US gasoline stocks. US LNG feedgas demand rebounds above 11 Bcf/d amid strong end-user prices US LNG feedgas demand hit its highest level in more than three weeks June 23 as deliveries to Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass terminal rebounded, and maintenance appeared to have wrapped up at Sempra Energy's Cameron LNG facility, S&P Global Platts Analytics data showed. Japan's ENEOS raises wholesale oil product prices by Yen 1,000/kl: sources ENEOS, Japan's largest refiner, raised the domestic wholesale base prices of its five major rack oil products by Yen 1,000/kiloliter ($1.44/b), marking a fourth consecutive increase, market sources told S&P Global Platts June 23. India's auto LPG sales fall 52% on month in May amid pandemic: IAC India's auto LPG sales fell over 52% on the month to 12,243 mt in May, a source with access to data from the Indian Auto LPG Coalition, or IAC, told S&P Global Platts. The fall in sales came amid limited use of vehicles nationwide due COVID-19-related lockdowns and restrictions, the source added. EC to create cybersecurity unit to counter large-scale attacks The European Commission on June 23 said it would create a new cybersecurity unit to counter the "rising number" of serious cyberattacks that impact public services. US DATA: EIA says total US ULSD production strengthens to over 10-month high Ultra low sulfur diesel production for all of the US strengthened for the fifth consecutive week to reach an over 10-month high, rising 2,000 b/d to 4.85 million b/d during the week ended June 18, Energy Information Administration data showed June 23. Singapore July-August gasoil time spread flips to contango on demand uncertainty The Singapore July-August 10 ppm sulfur gasoil derivative timespread flipped to contango at the close of Asian trade June 22 amid demand uncertainty arising from a resurgence of COVID-19 cases that has prompted lockdowns and movement restrictions across the region. QP customers angle for more flexible LNG contracts in evolving market As Qatar Petroleum readies its long-awaited expansion of the world's largest offshore gas field, it is likely to face pressure from LNG buyers for more flexible contract terms in an increasingly competitive market. Japan nuclear regulator approves Chugoku Electric safety plans for Shimane-2 Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority commissioners unanimously approved June 23 safety upgrade plans for the restart by Chugoku Electric Power Co. of its 820-MW Shimane-2 boiling water reactor, a key step before the unit can resume operation. July Europe-to-Asia naphtha arbitrage expected to decline on weaker Asian olefin, European rally Naphtha arbitrage economics from Europe into Asia for July loadings are expected to edge lower due to weaker olefin margins in Asia and tightness in the European complex. Large energy companies should take opportunity to invest in transition: Orsted The energy transition should be seen as an investment and not a cost, the CEO of Danish multinational power company Orsted said. Bunker supplier ScanOcean to sell Neste's low sulfur MGO in Sweden ScanOcean will start selling the product, which has a maximum sulfur content of 0.1% and will be sold on an ex-pipe basis, from the end of June. INDIA DATA: May fuel oil production up 30% on month Underpinning most of the increased production was Nayara Energy, which produced and sold two 40,000 mt VLSFO spot cargoes for the export market, doubling its sales from April. Oman Oil Marketing Company signs bunker fuel agreement for sultanate's ports Focused on building bunkering business at Duqm Port OOMCO also plans to build storage capacity at Duqm CHINA DATA: May output of key oil products up 8.7% on year to 40.9 mil mt Fuel oil output over January-May was 8.6% higher on the year to 15.27 million mt as state-owned refineries raised very low sulfur fuel oil production in the second quarter in a bid to boost supply at domestic ports, fuel oil traders said. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to buy 3 million carbon offset credits Three-year offset purchase program to start in 2021 Company aims to bridge 'emissions gap' until cleaner tech emerges REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: Maintenance in Russia affects product supply Russia's government could redirect some of the diesel export volumes in order to cover rising domestic demand, the energy ministry said. Pakistan's PSO may step up Q3 fuel oil buying on LNG infrastructure maintenance Highest temperatures in Pakistan occur in Q3, prompting the purchase of cargoes for power generation. Hoegh Autoliners accelerates decarbonization journey with ammonia-ready ships Delivery of ships scheduled for 2024 Hoegh considers listing to support decarbonization goals FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall as light distillate volumes plunge 24% Light distillates reverse previous week's soaring volumes Middle Distillates rose 6.6%, heavy distillate up 4.7% S Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank plans IPO in 2022 on domestic fuel demand recovery, ample liquidity Domestic fuel demand picking up, Middle distillate cracks improving Low interest rates, easy monetary stance to support investor sentiment

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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