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BRIEFS

November 10, 2011

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*Shipping News* S'pore impounds Cosco ship over payment dispute Singapore has impounded a vessel operated by China Cosco Holdings because of a payment dispute, the company said yesterday, reigniting concerns over China's relationship with the global maritime industry. Maersk lowers profit forecast AP Moeller-Maersk A/S said that its container shipping line, the world's biggest, will lose money this year, lowering a previous forecast of a 'modest' profit as freight rates plunged. Dry-bulk ship owners reject multi-year charters Owners of dry-bulk ships are rejecting multi-year charters in expectation that stronger demand for raw materials will reduce a glut of vessels that is depressing rates, according to Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Dutch ships fund plans listing

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Maersk Group quarterly profits drop 79pc even as revenues rise 9pc Chinese transport minister expects hard times in shipping market US east coast container growth beats west coast, says Global Port Tracker Private navy to protect vessels against pirates - at US$30,000 per ship 'K' Line increases intra-Asia coverage with Hanjin Heung-A tie-up US Federal Maritime Commission claims 'defiance' from transpac groups FESCO's January to September container traffic surges 28pc Evergreen, Wan Hai, Hamburg Sud share slots on Japan-HK-Thailand loop Chongqing cold storage capacity to reach 700,000 tonnes by 2015 Wefang port's throughput up 27pc in first three quarters Nantong port's vessel volume hits new high in first three quarters Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics moves supply chain base due to Thai flood CEVA Logistics quarterly operating profit up 5.8pc to US$118.6 million Kuehne + Nagel extends deal with Poland's Danone health food company CN rail goes to debt market to raise US$700 million to pay debt Logwin looks to expand into Korean as apparel volume rises 30pc in 2011 Cathay to start twice weekly freighter flights to Zaragoza, Spain Ural Airlines launches Heilongjiang to Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk flights Bad timing makes Boeing's new 747-8F a casualty of air cargo slump Korean Air Cargo offers more online mobile services

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Hactl signs up Silk Way Airlines and S7 Airlines Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), a major cargo handling agent at the world's largest airfreight hub, welcomed two new customers with the launch of the new winter time... IAG Cargo takes delivery of first B747-8F IAG Cargo, through its British Airways World Cargo brand, the cargo division of British Airways (which acquired BMI from Lufthansa last week), has taken delivery of the first of th... Change in DB Schenker Rail management board Karsten Sachsenröder, the member of the management board in charge of European sales at DB Schenker Rail, will be leaving the company at the end of 2011 by mutual consent. He will ... Howe Robinson Container Index decreases further The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) decreased from 580.1 points for the week ending on 21 October to 556.6 points for the one ending on 4 November. This 24 point decrease in t... Russia extends Saimaa Canal lease with Finland Russia has extended its Saimaa Canal lease agreement with Finland for 50 years. According to the Russia transport ministry, Finland will pay EUR 1.22 million annually plus EUR 0.18... 75 million truck loads shifted to rail VTG, a German wagon lessor and rail logistics company, has been in business for 60 years and says it has transported 3 billion t of bulk goods, the equivalent of about 75 million t... EBRD funds new freight cars to boost Russo-Finnish trade The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed to a long-term loan of EUR 22.5 million to fund an investment in new freight wagons to boost by more than ... Deutsche Post DHL and UNDP offer airport training in Indonesia The Indonesian government, Deutsche Post DHL and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday launched a training programme in Indonesia under the "Get Airports R... D&F McCarthy adding Renault Trucks to fleet D&F McCarthy, one of East Anglia's leading fresh produce merchants, has taken delivery of three Renault Midlums into its Iveco-dominated fleet of 18 trucks and vans. Supplied b... Mobile Services takes delivery of another Volvo truck The Leicestershire-based English car and light commercial vehicle transporters Mobile Services has taken delivery of its fourth new Volvo truck, an FM11-330 6x2 rigid unit. The new... Logwin takes over cross-docking for Bellaflora Bellaflora, Austria's biggest garden centre chain, has recruited the international logistics services provider Logwin to reorganise deliveries to branches. Logwin will assume the c... DHL building logistics centre in Germany for Primark DHL Supply Chain, a leading contract logistics specialist, is building a logistics centre in Mönchengladbach (Germany) for its customer Primark, creating 250 jobs in the region. A ... Ceva Logistics posts minor improvement in Q3 The global logistics services provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics improved its sales by 1.2% in the third quarter of 2011, from EUR 1.815 to 1.84 billion. The corporation's ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Hornbeck Offshore ups its stock offering W&O Supply incorporates in Brazil, with first office in Rio Salazar announces proposed 2012-2017 OCS leasing program Newport News Shipbuilding name is back on giant crane Donjon Marine appoints VP of Ops, Salvage and Engineering Maersk newbuild to have MAN Diesel & Turbo EGR system

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Port of Port Angeles taps McAleer as Marketing and Property manager BTS freight transport index up during month of September Port of Seattle program helps veterans enter workforce Port Metro Vancouver sees boost in cruise numbers Carriers start joint service calling East Asia/India

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Booming Asian car demand to keep tankers employed Latest annual Opec report forecasts huge growth in oil demand for road transportation Developing nations' marine bunkers consumption to soar Increased shipping activity in Asia to expand global requirements for fuel Pacific to boost gasoline and gasoil trade Asian demand for oil products to grow to 40% of total global market Disney magic fails to lift flagging car sales Closer co-operation between producers and logistics players is looking more likely VLCCs poised for record monthly cargo volumes from Middle East Ship glut is slashed, boosting owners' sentiment and futures market Marinakis charters out VLCC to BP for year as spot earnings fail to attract Energy giant takes Atlantas at probable daily rate of $19,750 Danes to push deregulation at IMO assembly Maritime authority calling for purge of red tape Drewry transpacific rates dip as Matson talks of trade lane pressure Prices fall marginally to $1,521 per feu on Hong Kong to Los Angeles benchmark route Opening up Northern Sea Route presents social and political challenges While the shipping industry will want to maximise the economic benefits of the NSR, environmental and social conditions in the Arctic need to be protected Liner service connections on the rise in 91 countries Figures from the UN Conference on Trade and Development show Morocco, Vietnam, Lebanon and Algeria as the biggest gainers China clings to its purse strings The G20 summit produced no clear or agreed detail about where the money for proposed bail-out funds and bank recapitalisations will come from Daily rate of $8,000 becomes norm for containership charter market Whether feeder or panamax, vessels are being booked for similar prices Container and tanker operations hit AP Moller-Maersk third quarter Group profit sinks to $371m A question of convenience Owners should think twice before chosing where to flag their vessels It's the message that counts, not the medium Internet use within the maritime industry is on the ascendency Chemoil returns to profit But company still outperformed by competitors despite cost cutting and sales growth Maersk Line hit by falling rates and overcapacity Another two tough years likely, says Nils Andersen Star Bulk reports third-quarter loss Capesize and supramax owner sees 28% year-on-year fall in TCE earnings to $18,808 a day Navios Maritime Acquisition remains in the red LR1 pair finds three-year time charters Greencarrier expands Nordic services Finland to join existing links with Denmark, Sweden and Norway SNCM to lose Corsica contract over breach of EU cabotage directive French appeal court rules in favour of rival Vopak reports 6% rise in third-quarter operating profit year on year to $165m Liquid terminal operator says rise due to new storage capacity Noble Group in $17.5m loss for third quarter Singapore-listed supply chain manager blames 'out-of-control' market volatility War risk ruling likely to be reassessed High Court considers whether piracy threat justifies alternative routing Bergen Group's revenues rise on higher offshore activity Reports turnover of $144.6m for the third quarter FSL and Daxin settle dispute over two vessels 'Amicable' out-of-court settlement sees Daxin paying $5m to First Ship Lease Yangzijiang posts record quarterly profits Singapore-listed yard makes headway in its effort to build higher-value ships Time for diversification With all sectors looking at a serious downturn, we are witnessing what is starting to look like a stampede to the exit Hanging tough Maersk's third-quarter results show how it can win the waiting game Owners urged to see the big picture Focus should be beyond period charters

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Orders fall threatens Chinese builders NEW ORDERS at more than 2,000 shipyards in China reportedly plunged 43% year on year in 2011's first nine months How China's steel plans affect iron sector CHINA is set to produce more iron ore from domestic mines and overseas investments as its steel industry continues growing Star Bulk swings to losses NASDAQ-listed Supramax and Capesize owner Star Bulk today reported lower losses than expected, driven by a 28% plunge in rates Owners wary of Kremlin aid RUSSIAN shipowners today raised questions about the Kremlin's sudden support for shipping Landmark cargo from Sierra Leone CHINA will soon receive its first cargo of iron ore from Sierra Leone in 30 years, IHS Global Insight reported today Hamburg lawyers form own shipping firm LEADING shipping law firms Taylor Wessing and Ince & Co are both reeling from defections from their staffs in Hamburg Höegh chosen for FSRU in Sumatra INDONESIA'S government-run PGN has picked Norway's Höegh LNG to build the Belawan FSRU scheme, IHS World Market Energy reported today Yangzijiang posts $157.7M in profits for 3Q SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said today 3Q2011 net profits surged 40% year on year, to a record high DHL ocean totals drop DEUTCHE Post DHL said today its box liftings dropped year on year in the third quarter to 708,000teu SOBRENA reported to be under administration LEADING French ship repair outfit SOBRENA has reportedly been placed under court administration because of financial difficulties caused by a scarcity of orders Oz port strife settled ASCIANO, the Australian port operator, said it has settled with unions after more than a year of strikes Cargo surge boosts VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today they expect VLCC rates in the east-of-Suez market to stay in the Worldscale 50s until year-end COSCO predicts release of bulker in Singapore COSCO told Fairplay today it expects officials in Singapore to release a Panamax bulker arrested on 4 November Trans-Pacific newcomers boxed out A BRUISING price war among container liners has boxed out the six groups that have entered the Trans-Pacific market in the past two years Lending squeeze persists SHIPPING lending capacity will not return any time soon, ABN AMRO's global transport head Gust Biesbroeck has warned.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Business Praises Action on Senate Transport Plan Business groups are praising a Senate committee's approval of a new surface transportation plan but they say it's only the... Ceridian-UCLA Trucking Index Rises 1.1 Percent The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index reversed course in October, rising 1.1 percent from September after declining for three consecutive... CMA CGM Resumes Libya Service CMA CGM said it has resumed all container commercial services to Libya, joining Maersk Line and Nordana in restarting service... USPS Offers Amnesty on Equipment Returns The U.S. Post Service is urging shippers to return postal-owned equipment and promises not to ask any questions about the... Report Says Industrial Land Market Nearly Recovered The industrial real estate market is one quarter away from reabsorbing the space that went vacant during the 2008-2009 downturn,... Corpus Christi Port Sells 185 Acres to Logistics Firm Texas' Port of Corpus Christi approved the $66 million sale of 185.5 acres at a decommissioned naval base to a... Kintetsu World Express Profit Rises 19.3 Percent Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said its net profit rose 19.3 percent year-over-year in the first half of... DOT Freight Index Hits 38-Month High Freight volumes carried by the for-hire transportation industry were up 0.9 percent in September from the previous month and reached... Senate Committee Approves Transport Plan The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved a two-year, $109 billion surface transportation bill, but Sen. James Inhofe... Ocean Carriers' Schedule Reliability Rises to 63 Percent The amount of container ships arriving on time in third quarter rose to 63 percent, and Maersk Line had the... Unions Criticize Marad's US-Flag Report Four maritime unions have criticized the Maritime Administration for not including their viewpoints in a study that found U.S.-flag ships... Survey Shows Truckload Capacity Down 1.5 Percent Capacity at a group of six large truckload carriers tracked by The Journal of Commerce fell a cumulative 1.5 percent... Wilh Wilhelmsen Profit Soars 135 Percent Wilh Wilhelmsen's third quarter operating profit surged 135 percent to $175 million on strong growth in the Norwegian car carrier's... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Resume Decline Spot freight rates on the trans-Pacific dropped this week after last week's brief rebound off their 22-month lows. The... Maersk Line Loses $297 Million on Rate Collapse Maersk Line said Friday it lost $297 million on shipping in the third quarter amid collapsing freight rates on the... Agriculture Shippers Expect Tighter Capacity Most shippers of agricultural products are securing the vessel space and equipment they need right now, but they expect space... APM Terminals' Profit Grows 24 Percent APM Terminals' third-quarter profit jumped 24 percent year-over-year to $174 million, as the terminal operator grew container traffic by a... Deutsche Post DHL Raises Profit Outlook Deutsche Post DHL raised its full year earnings forecast Wednesday after reporting an 18.5 percent surge in third quarter operating...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Forwarders' profits continue CEVA Group has joined the list of forwarders still reporting much better operating results than ocean carriers in Q3 11 compared to the same period last year, although ... Rena: ROB bunker salvage hits snag Exploding reefer Vietnamese contagion The reefer box explosions that took place at Cat Lai terminal, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and in China continue to spread a negative message to the shipping community, ... Crowley adds cool containers Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corp, which operates container and ro-ro services between the US and a wide range of locations in the Caribbean and Central ... Port Tracker forecasts November US imports drop on back of 'lean' inventories Import cargo volumes at the US' major container terminals have started to decline as retailers keep inventories 'extremely lean', according to the monthly Global ... Maersk losses also grow As with other ocean carriers, Maersk's losses from liner container shipping activities grew dramatically in Q3 11 compared to the previous quarter, from a deficit ... Dealing with the teenagers Mark Williams, research manager of UK-based shipbroker Braemar Seascope, believes that scrapping teenage containerships and more effective management of supply ... Damco expands its distribution capacity in Dubai Copenhagen-headquartered Damco, a leading provider of global logistics services, has responded to growing demand for warehousing and freight distribution services ... APM T: 'a steady ship' Among all of the gloom and doom in the liner shipping sector, operators of container terminals appear to be the beacon of stability. This is also evident in the ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
ESEA poised to pounce Aristides Pittas sees additional investment opportunities on the horizon in both the box and bulker markets. Solstad spots spike Activity uptick in the North Sea and abroad bodes well for Oslo-listed owner as results surge. Dahlman downs TBS Equity analyst urges clients to sell shares of ailing bulker owner as price plummets 13%. Bigger Rem better in third Larger fleet helps Age Remoy-led offshore owner to a stronger set of third quarter numbers. Farstad ties up two Energy giants turn to Oslo-listed owner for the tonnage they need to support projects in Brazil and the North Sea. Khanna cold on LNG move Geroge Economou's DryShips will not be moving into the LNG sector right now, operating chief says. Garware's earnings clipped Indian offshore support vessel operator sees profit and revenue come under pressure. Sevan sees red Ailing FPSO specialist covered in red in the third as it races to seal Teekay rescue package. Vosco turns red Vietnamese state bulker owner posts nine-month loss as borrowing costs hit bottom line. Navios nets 'milestone' deal Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition lands period contracts for product tanker newbuildings. Deep Sea plans growth spurt John Fredriksen-led offshore owner is looking to add to its fleet after profitable third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Exploding reefer contaminant may be methyl chloride Refrigeration experts believe they have discovered with "near certainty" the cause of several explosions in the cooling systems of refrigerated containers, explosions that have killed three workers worldwide. Private navy to combat piracy looks for investment Hastings leaves Sea Star COSCO adjusting BAF and CAF on Europe routes Matson profit takes $6 million hit from service end Seago joins INTTRA network Maersk Line down in 3Q, but terminal, oil divisions help group

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Crude dips on Italian debt concerns Oil dropped along with the euro and stocks earlier as turmoil in Italy bolstered concern that Europe's debt crisis will spread. Fujairah prices stable Deliveries in Cape Town available for supply up to and including November 21. Rotterdam market softened Demand for bunker fuels was 'paltry at best', a player told Bunkerworld. Chemoil posts 'strong' Q3 profit Plans to strengthen its bunker business as well as to 'further diversify' in Q4 2011 and next year. Bunker prices generally softening in Asia Mixed demand in major Asian bunker ports on Wednesday, say traders. Odfjell swings to black in third quarter Company's bottom line 'challenged' by increase in bunker costs. Slow steaming to become 'more widespread' in future All shipowners to explore slow steaming, says chairman and CEO of Nordic American Tankers. 'Increasingly difficult' to pass on bunker cost, says Maersk A.P. Moller-Maersk posts 78% decline in net profit in Q3; expects its box shipping unit to post a loss for full year 2011. Air pockets preventing removal of fuel from Rena Salvors encounter air every time they begin pumping oil from submerged tank, says MNZ salvage advisor. Tanker operators urged to get 'creative' Tanker operators can consider slow steaming, vessel layups and mergers to lower operational costs, says Poten & Partners spokesman. NuStar commences bunker ops in New Orleans To operate two barges to support its bunkering business at the port. Japan bunker inventories at 'relatively low' levels Generally slack demand across Japanese ports. Tanker operator extends losses in Q3 Bunker prices continue to put pressure on its earnings during the quarter.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

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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