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December 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* A350 missing from EU's compliance plan The world's biggest trade dispute, an European-US dogfight over subsidies for planemakers Airbus EAD and Boeing, is set for another round after the European Union told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it stopped past illegal payments, but did not mention aid for the Airbus 350, its latest project. Ore carrier rents up the most in three months The cost of hiring capesize vessels to load cargoes at Pacific Ocean ports climbed the most in three months last week as mining companies paid more to book ships before Christmas. Macquarie: Box rates may rise after alliance Container-shipping rates may rise on routes to northern Europe from Asia following a vessel-sharing alliance between the industry's second- and third-largest companies, said Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd.

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MSC-CMA CGM 'partnership' provides market share edge over Maersk Decline continues to 2.2pc as Asia-Europe rate hits US$500/TEU Stricken Rena's salvage fees to surpass those of MSC Napoli disaster Maersk and Grand Alliance work out transpacific slot exchange Cosco Pacific 10 million-TEU annual capacity terminal opens in Xiamen Quarterly G7 trade growth slows following more robust second quarter CTSA to raise currency fee and amend bunker adjustment factor from January US truck hours rule is a job creator rather than an safety issue: ATA British government backs down 3p per litre January fuel tax increase DHL starts LCL services from Hong Kong to Costa Rica, Malaysia, Romania Euro Bank for Reconstruction and Development lends Fesco US$100 million Lufthansa to lose US$54 million a year if night flight ban remains FAA issues single operating certificate to United, Continental Airlines IATA: October cargo slumps on weak demand, passenger slowdown to follow Popular vote in Switzerland paves way for Zurich airport expansion

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CMA CGM registers increased volumes in Q3, nine months Crisil estimates shipbreaking sector to grow 10 pc in 2 years DAMCO earns top marks for instant-access web portal solution Flag of Convenience action week commences today at Mumbai & JN Ports India examining feasibility of initiating new waterways with Bangladesh Industry bigwigs to light up CTL 2011 conference MSC & CMA CGM ink broadbased trade partnership agreement Dent in Basmati exports to US likely due to fungicide goof-up Exporters to get interest relief of Rs.2,050 cr. Exports slow down further, grow just 10 pc in Oct. Govt extends zero duty on sugar imports till March Govt may allow exports of 18,000 t sugar: Thomas Govt unlikely to hike import tax on palmolein Onion export price slashed to make it competitive Construction of Antwerps gigantic lock begins Focus on capacity enhancement, modernisation at Major Ports: Vasan Vizag Port handles 48 mt in 8 months of fiscal Forex reserves plunge by whopping $4.25 b Nod for airline FDI likely this month OECD pegs India's growth at 7.6 pc Report shows Indians 2nd most confident about economy InterMax transports large & heavy wind power tower tubes in China PPG to connect in Bangkok next year

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Progress Rail Services opening Brazil assembly plant Progress Rail Services has plans to open a locomotive manufacturing facility in Sete Lagoas, in the state of Minas Gerais (Brazil), to serve the South American diesel-electric loco... Joint venture for rail production in Kazakhstan An agreement between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Arcelor Mittal Temirtau on a joint venture for rail production has been signed in Karaganda (Kazakhstan). The enterprise is oriented... Tören Lojistik takes delivery of 202 Mercedes units Tören Lojistik, a subsidiary of Von Tören from Gaziantep (Turkey), has taken delivery of 202 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1844 LS units. The company carries out 70% of deep-freeze transpor... General cargo alliance IDS fit for IFS certification ISD Logistik has become the first general cargo cooperation alliance in Germany to be fully-certified to IFS logistics standards. IFS ensures transparent supply chains for food and... New chairman for Australian Airports Association Stephen Goodwin, general operations manager of the Brisbane Airport Corporation, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Australian Airports Association. Goodwin, who has bee... Corendon picks Kargosistem Turkish low-cost carrier Corendon Airlines, based in Antalya, has appointed Kargosistem as its cargo GSSA for its home country. The company will provide sales, marketing, booking a... Etihad signs accounting deal with Kale Consultants Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will outsource its passenger and cargo revenue accounting to aviation bookkeeping specialist Kale Consultants in 2... New Toronto airport authority president and CEO Howard Eng has been appointed president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Eng is returning to Canada after having worked as executive director at Hong Kong airport ... FAA issues single operating certificate to UA and Continental United Continental Holdings has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a single operating certificate, marking another step forward in the integration of Unite... TNT Express official European Film Award transport provider The 24th European Film Awards are again relying on TNT Express, with the latter taking over transportation of films and statues for the Berlin event as official partner for the 15t... Damco transports Japanese aid equipment to Thailand The logistics and SCM provider Damco has been asked to transport ten drain pump vehicles from Japan to Thailand by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, to help alleviate sev... UPS to acquire Italian pharmaceuticals logistics firm Pieffe UPS has agreed to purchase the Italian Pieffe Group in support of UPS's ongoing global healthcare strategy, which has seen the company make substantial investments. UPS has opened ... MSC and CMA CGM sign major partnership agreement The world's second and third-largest container shipping companies, the family-owned lines MSC and CMA CGM, have agreed to form a major operating partnership in several trades, incl... CSAV denies plans to sell container business The Chilean container line CSAV has denied claims that its container business is up for sale. The company said that it was restructuring its services, without giving too many detai...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Voith Turbo appoints Houston based Marine Division Director Warning on Coast Guard icebreaking capabilities Balpure BWT chosen for four MOL LNG newbuilds Incat Crowther to design catamaran ferry for Thailand's Lomprayah Hoegh LNG gets FEED agreement for offshore Israel LNG FPSO Unions agree to extension of Ingalls Shipbuilding agreement

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Everett Port Commission Oks operating/capital budget for 2012 Rail freight traffic tally posts gains during week DOT again orders shut down of Oregon-based bus company Rail association responds to agreements with two unions New MarAd report eyes ship design for marine highways

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Employment for EU-owned tankers under threat from total Iran sanctions European companies' vessels account for 17% of direct seaborne exports Why Iran cannot be cut out of the international oil market Threat of crude price rocketing on squeezed supply is too great to allow full sanctions against Iranian exports Europe outlaws Syria insurance in sanctions move P&I clubs and hull and machinery underwriters could be hit US Gulf middle distillate exports rise 27% on last year Refiners in the Gulf have accounted for most US oil products shipped abroad so far this year Ghana appointed IMO auditor Defeats rival application from UK Capesize sold for little more than scrap value Reported sale of 1992-built Carouge for $10m compares with $19.5m paid for a 19-year-old capesize at the end of last year Obama order exposes owners to risk breaching tougher Iranian sanctions Parcel and product tankers likely to feel the heat of an as yet unclear enforcement strategy Paragon Shipping put on delisting watch Michael Bodouroglou-led dry bulk operator treads familiar path as share price refuses to rise Cosalt board recommends Ross offer Offshore safety equipment provider likely to go private Rate hikes and capacity reductions fail to lift box freight prices SCFI and WCI both post further declines on benchmark routes Sanctions leave marine insurers in the dark Latest US executive order may stop the provision of certain cover The EU and the oil ban A united stand by the west would make it more difficult for Japan to continue Iranian imports, and would force China off the fence Will fortune favour the brave? Jones Act line Matson Navigation braves stormy waters to seek New York listing Benchmarking box terminals proves a tricky business Equity-teu league table is adjusted by volumes according to the extent of the shareholding in each terminal Mega boxships need port design to jump into 'next league' Bigger ships and Asia population boom to heap more pressure on ports Fettering world trade, one step at a time China's dispute with Vale is the latest incident that flags a general drift back to mercantilism First look at the tools in the toolbox Interferry has examined the options for emissions reduction offered by the EU and found that the sector faces a 'mission impossible' because of the vast cost increases all will require Deciphering China's giants Cosco Group and CSG have different styles. CSG may have the fresher approach Chinese communism: May the best state capitalism win Rivalry between shipping giants reflects China's unique take on market economics Brussels announces further moves against Iranian carrier IRISL Individuals and companies with links to shipping line targeted Foreign assistance gains momentum in the Gulf of Guinea piracy hot spot International political will to counter a growing piracy threat has grown, but capacity building is a slow process Suez Canal announces 3% fee hike Three-year freeze to end in March Matson to get independent stock listing in 2012 Company hopes to use new identity to diversify into new trade lanes Precious cancels supramax order Dry cargo specialist blames delivery delays at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard India monitors IRISL cargoship Assa, said to be laden with arms, remains off Lakshadweep islands for more than a month Dongjiakou Port to build two terminals for valemax ships Plan to handle 388,000 dwt dry bulk vessels waits for nod from China's government

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
NYSE warns Paragon DRYBULK operator Paragon Shipping confirmed today that it received a NYSE delisting warning tied to its depressed share price Two more Abbot Point terminals approved QUEENSLAND'S government has confirmed plans for two more terminals at Abbot Point's coal port Ships diverted by NZ port strike AT LEAST six box ships were held up or diverted today as a four-day strike began at New Zealand's Auckland Port Pirates release 3 hostages PIRATES have released two US hostages abducted off Nigeria last month from a Chevron-chartered ship, the US embassy in Abuja said today Philippines ferry breakdown sparks inquiry PHILIPPINE authorities are investigating mechanical problems that caused a ferry to break down in the Cebu Sea this week with 340 on board A&B to hive off Matson MATSON owner, Alexander & Baldwin today unveiled a plan to uncouple the Hawaii container line from its other businesses Sri Lanka/India ferry link suspended A FERRY linking India with Sri Lanka has been suspended because passenger traffic was insufficient 4 held in £10M UK port pot seizure UK POLICE have reportedly arrested four men in Dorset after marijuana worth about £10M ($15.68M) on the streets was found in a container shipped to Tilbury's port Höegh LNG signs deal NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said today it has signed a Korean deal to develop a scheme in Israel to cover 50% of the cost of two newbuildings Port accused of gouge MARCHERS today reportedly accused the Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky port of monopolist price gouging Indonesia coal output seen rising INDONESIAN steam coal production is likely to increase next year, producers have indicated at the IHS McCloskey Asia Pacific Coal Outlook Conference 2011

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Can the Jones Act be Protected? U.S. domestic ocean shipping has never seen a year like 2011. Two carriers pleaded guilty to price-fixing. One dodged debt... Cracking Down on Corruption The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, long the domain of corporate counsels and senior executives, is getting more attention in exporters'... TSA's Heavy Baggage In a scathing report issued in late November, House Republicans damned the Transportation Security Administration for becoming an ineffective, wasteful... Splitting the Differences Members of Congress haven't looked this close to agreement on the goals for a transportation spending plan in years, but... On Time, All the Time Achieving 100 percent on-time delivery performance is a team effort among transportation carriers, shippers and consignees. Parcel carriers such as... TAPA's Global Challenge It's not easy to secure a truck, and it's even more difficult to come up with global trucking security requirements.... TAPA to Certify Truck Security A new security standard and certification program for trucking could help motor carriers and shippers close one of the biggest... Hoffa's Next Five Years When UPS executives sit down to negotiate a new five-year contract with the Teamsters union next year, they'll face a... Be Like Steve Steve Jobs' untimely death, as well as the just-released best-seller biography of this genius, has triggered intense national focus on... Mobile on the Move Jimmy Lyons has everything in place for strong growth in containerized exports, except for the containers themselves. "We need more...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Rena salvors 'claim 80%' of cargo value Boxship owners facing a bleaker winter after CMA CGM / MSC marriage With daily hire rates on 4,250TEU-type gearless containerships having collapsed in the space of nine months from USD28,000 to a 'hopeful' USD13,000, owners of this ... ESC to assist with comparison of European truckers CO2 emissions The European Shippers Council (ESC), in partnership with its Dutch member EVO, has agreed to help manage a European programme aimed assisting shippers to make better ... Somali pirates release tanker, but not all crew In another twist in the dark world of negotiations between Somali pirate leaders and shipowner representatives, a Singaporean-flagged tanker has been set free after ... The race is on to save the euro A week today, on December 9, EU finance ministers will meet in Brussels in a make-or-break attempt to agree a temporary multi-billion-dollar bail-out of countries ... CMA CGM still profitable As with most other carriers, CMA CGM sank into the red in Q3 11. Its revenue increased by 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year, up to USD3,856 million, out ... CMA CGM and MSC clarify deal MSC and CMA CGM have confirmed that the agreement signed between them yesterday involves a 'broadly-based operating partnership spanning several trades, including ...

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
Sunoco shuts Marcus Hook Ramped up US refinery closure shakes tanker market as MR products carriers brace for shift in demand. Navios soars Shares of Angelki Frangou-backed shipping duo cash in on double-digit gains as JP Morgan nod ignites feeding frenzy. EBRD in Caspian yard deal European development bank to help Turkmenistan build new shiprepair plant in Turkmenbashi. Chappell's successor crowned Analyst Christopher Combe grabs the helm as banking behemoth reinitiates shipping coverage with note on five leading names. Hoegh lands Israel floater Oslo-listed LNG outfit chosen to own and operate floating liquefaction unit to develop huge offshore gas reserves. Hoegh floater gets upgrade Sveinung Stohle-led shipowner adapts LNG FPSO after approach from would-be US exporters. Paragon on notice US-quoted bulker player joins growing list of owners under fire due to troubled share price. Jo Tankers confirms buy Norwegian shipowner understood to have paid $27m for 2010-built chemical carrier. Mexicans take trio Interorient Navigation of Cyprus offloads 2009-built MRs to new owner for Pemex charters. CSCL opts for more Chinese line reportedly declares options for another four 10,000-teu vessels to add to eight on order in China. ABS makes Nordic move US class society snaps up security consultancy firm Safetec Nordic. Freezing point The economy isn't the only thing in the country that's cooled recently as owners give shipyards the cold shoulder. Yard share deal "illegal" Future control of Russia's Baltiysky Zavod unclear after court rules against stock award to country's Central Bank. China's yards to merge The Chinese government will oversee the amalgamation of shipyards to spawn colossi.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
MarAd report on ship types useful to Navy MarAd has released a report as part of its America's Marine Highways initiative, on designs for vessels that could be used for Jones Act domestic commercial shipping and also be useful to the Navy. Hackett: MSC-CMA alliance good for the industry But the alliance could reflect some desperation from the two lines, he suggests. "CMA CGM is obviously in some financial difficulties, trying to cut $400 million in costs and selling some ships... while MSC must be impacted by the situation as well." Alexander & Baldwin spins off Matson MSC-CMA CGM form alliance

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DECEMBER 2, 2011
2 DecBunker prices soften as week ends Crude futures settle higher over tension between Iran and the West. COP17: Recognising the work of the IMO to reduce shipping emissions News follows the first ever legally binding global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector. Prices rising in Fujairah MGO prices up by $31 pmt in Suez. European markets soften Week saw 'paltry demand' in Rotterdam. UAE suppliers 'well prepared' for 3.50% sulphur limit 4.50% sulphur product offered a discount compared to fuel that meets the January 2012 limit. Classification society 'will not cross the line' Source answers charge that societies risk their independence in promoting alternative fuels and energy efficient ships. Swedish ministers reach compromise on ECA postion Say they will push for stricter sulphur limits throughout the EU by 2015 to avoid competitive distortion. Cost-cutting 'mega-bulkers' are a 'huge waste' Deploying the 'very large ore carriers' will weigh down 'oversupplied shipping sector'. IFO prices mixed in Asian hubs Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Friday. NOL christens 'largest' 10,000 TEU vessels APL Chongqing and APL Gwangyang first of 32 vessels APL will commission by 2014. BIMCO to publish slow steaming clause Clause adopted by BIMCO's documentary committee in November at pre-publication review. DNV updates, releases new fuel saving guidelines New guidelines for tanker, bulker and box vessels. Weather delays bunker operations in Busan Bunkering 'quite difficult' for most players. CMA CGM seeks to improve vessel fuel efficiency As part of a 'vigorous action plan' to reduce costs by $400 million in 2012. Singapore to impose surcharge on non double-hull bunker tankers In line with 'continuous efforts towards fleet renewal,' says the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Singapore-based trading platform eyes bunker fuel market Fuel costs have become a 'major exposure' in companies' risk profile, says CEO of Cleartrade Exchange.

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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

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Miami

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

Geneva

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TRUCKING

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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

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SHIPPING

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Brussels

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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

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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

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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

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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

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PORTS

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

Bremen

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PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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PORTS

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

Rome

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SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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SHIPPING

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Cairo

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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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

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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