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December 12, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index up again; capesize earnings soar The Baltic Exchange's main sea-freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a third day on Friday helped by firm iron ore trade to China, with earnings for the larger capesizes jumping to their highest in over a year. China joins Mekong River patrols China says its armed police began joint Mekong River security patrols on Saturday with forces from Myanmar, Laos and Thailand, a development likely to deepen Beijing's influence in an unstable region on its southern flank.

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Shanghai index continues to fall, Asia-Europe rate slips below US$500/TEU Dockers union, truckers snub today's Occupy shutdown of US west coast ports United States appeals to WTO to adjudicate chicken war with China Mega vessels hold key to survival as rates sink, says MSC vice-president Singapore analyst sees reason for transpacific rate rebound in January Taiwan shipbuilder CSBC has plump box ship order book in year ahead DP World's Jebel Ali expansion to up capacity to 19 million TEU by 2014 Shandong ports' throughput growth slows down MSC launches transpacific US west coast to Australia, New Zealand Thai flood disaster will slow PC hard drive shipments into late 2012 Hamburg picks Dubai as transit point to Mideast, Asian, African markets Asian banks are only untapped resource left for shipping finance Vanguard Logistics Services opens Valencia, Spain's big box base IATA says Eurozone crisis risks US$8 billion loss for world aviation 2 Cargolux execs jailed 13 months after pleading guilty to price fixing Singapore's SIA Cargo joins other carriers with Chongqing service Lufthansa Cargo opens Frankfurt hub for temperature sensitive freight

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Freight forwarders face increasing liabilities as global supply chain expands Need for policy impetus stressed Report projects container rates may climb following alliance India, Israel close to finalising FTA; trade to hit $ 15 billion India, Nepal petro pipeline project advances to next stage Rajeev Gupta is new MbPT Chairman Essar group plans to invest $ 4 bn towards infrastructure development Trade deficit with China hits $ 12.6-bn mark US third largest FDI in India, investment to grow further 'Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'- Great for your ears, terrible for your finances

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Air Uganda to launch Mombasa and Zanzibar service Starting Sunday, 11 December, Air Uganda is introducing a new service from Entebbe to Mombasa in Kenya and Zanzibar in Tanzania. Overall frequency to Mombasa is twice weekly, but i... SNCF timetable change brings hurdles for rail cargo SNCF's planned switch to the winter timetable on 11 December will see rail cargo transport negatively affected in France, as infrastructure work worth EUR 13 billion will be carri... TX Logistik certified as railway waste disposal expert TX Logistik in Germany has again been certified as a waste disposal expert. The technical requirements for correct transport operations, the expertise of employees, comprehensive ... FleetPride acquires Greeley Truck Parts FleetPride, the USA's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired Greeley Truck Parts, an independent heavy-duty parts store bas... Toyota launches Pixis van and truck in Japan Toyota has launched the Pixis van and truck in Japan, two vehicles that are the first economical mini vehicles to be launched under the Toyota brand. They will be sold through mor... Changes at European inland waterways body Dr Philippe Grulois, the president of the Association for European Inland Navigation and Waterways (AEINW), welcomed new members to the executive committee and advisory body follo... Demag Cranes supplies first mobile units to Papua New Guinea Demag Cranes has supplied its first-ever mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea. Two Gottwald Model 6 units were recently commissioned in the third-largest island state in the ... Port of Hamburg office in Mumbai officially opened The Hamburg joint representative office in Mumbai, supported by the port of Hamburg's marketing unit, the government of the state of Hamburg and the Hamburg chamber of commerce, wa... Icao offers online global safety report The International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) has released a snapshot of worldwide aviation safety performance and collaborative efforts among international air transport s... Eurozone crisis biggest risk to airline profits Iata has revised its industry outlook, with profitability for 2011 remaining weak but unchanged at USD 6.9 billion, for a net margin of 1.2%. Looking ahead to 2012, Iata downgrade... Rhenus cooperating with Balnak in Turkey The Spanish subsidiary of the German logistics company Rhenus is now cooperating with the Turkish transport provider Balnak Logistics. Rhenus is creating a new weekly internationa... Joint DB Schenker Logistics and Khimji Ramdas venture in Oman DB Schenker Logistics is establishing a joint venture in the sultanate of Oman with the Khimji Ramdas Group, its long-standing partner. From spring 2012 the new company Schenker K... Greiwing expanding in Germany The transport and logistics enterprise Greiwing is expanding its activities in southern Germany. An administrative centre and two logistics halls for food and non-food products, a ...

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Navy completes final alternative fuel demo for the year, achieves record speed $9.98 million in federal funding available for small U.S. shipyards New Indonesian patrol boats to combat smuggling and crime BSEE issues additional set of Deepwater Horizon violations

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Commerce Department report finds drop in exports during October US rail freight traffic numbers roll to positive side during week Bellingham holiday festival raises thousands for Red Cross Horizon Lines shareholders Ok 1 for 25 reverse stock split K Line adding service calling China, Vietnam

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Chinese iron ore demand pushes capesize rates to 21-month highs Fresh 2011 high prices reported as China estimates 20% growth in ore demand to 2015 Aframax earnings spike as charterers compete for ships Average earnings of all reported routes rise fivefold in a week UK maritime training needs support The funding of cadets has been one of the recent UK success stories Tanker pools: because every little helps Tanker owners eye pool agreements in unsteady waters Suezmax owners must make the most of aframax Black Sea rally Price spike to ship 80,000 tonne cargoes should see cheaper and larger suezmaxes become preferred choice for charterers Qingdao iron ore price up 20% over the last six weeks Price reaches $141 per tonne, a level that Vale director says should stick for a while Machine-readers reject thousands of transport workers' biometric ID cards 26,000 TWICs missing a digit,TSA admits Navios Partners has edge in cost-sensitive era Analyst views company's yield as 'secure' for next two years, but underlying conditions facing dry bulk remain difficult Brazil's gasoline imports hit record high Rising demand and reduced ethanol output boosts product tanker shipments Daily LNG shipping rates to soar to $170,000 by 2013 Charterers to pay a higher percentage of cargo value in freight costs Security trade body raises funds for commercial off-shoot SAMI founders tight-lipped over £5m venture Nordic American boss stands by company's lucrative dividend policy Suezmax spot market specialist is 'fundamentally different' from listed peers, says Herbjørn Hansson Unmasking the mystery buyer The scale of the Rongsheng order narrows it down to a handful of Chinese state players NewLead notches fifth arbitration triumph against TMT Two awards so far paid but total outstanding is $9.7m, says Greek owner China to source domestic iron ore Self-sufficiency drive threatens dry bulk trade Syria declared war risk area But no attacks yet seen against shipping, says LMA Increase in new oil suppliers offers hope for tanker sector Growth over the next 25 years will change trade patterns, keeping carriers on the water for longer US shale oil changes energy market Discoveries help to reduce reliance on Middle Eastern crude Brazil's pre-salt boom faces 'considerable challenges' Recoverable oil and natural gas from reserves in areas such as the Santos, Campos and Espirito Santo basins could come to more than 50bn barrels of oil equivalent Kazakhstan comes of age Landlocked nation plans to raise oil exports from 1.3m barrels per day to 3m bpd by 2020 Canada eyes oil exports to Asia Tankers set for employment boost from new oil trade route Rotterdam freezes 2012 port dues to 'stimulate volumes' Rate structure offers transhipment discount China, Japan and South Korea top export markets Australia and New Zealand target Asia trade New Zealand ports lag behind Australia Terminals turn in an average performance in terms of crane rates German owners poised for switch to EU flags Members of shipowners' association VDR will act to protect favourable German tonnage tax US delays to E15 gasoline bring relief to product tanker owners Higher ethanol content in fuel will reduce shipments from Europe to US No respite for embattled box trades Indices on the slide again Riding on China's coat tails Australia's economic and maritime future is becoming increasingly focused on Chinese growth Interferry and IMO push southeast Asia ferry safety plan Move follows inaugural forum in Indonesia

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
VDR, Berlin agree to €30M compromise MEMBERS of the Germany's VDR shipowners' association have adopted a €30M qualification and employment scheme in return for Berlin's resumption of government aid Asian LNG shortage warned CREDIT Suisse has predicted Asia will be short of LNG until 2017 SEC lifts IPO veil A SUDDEN SEC rule change could lift the confidentiality of shipping IPO hopefuls Savannah dredging challenged A COALITION of green groups is challenging a key regulatory permit that would allow Savannah to deepen its channel to accommodate larger box ships Owner fined for UK dumping A TANKER owner has been fined £95,000 ($148,000) for fouling UK beaches with palm oil Estonian boxes gain 29% CONTAINER volumes rose by 29% in first 11 months of 2011 in Estonia, according to Tallinn Sadam, administrator of its ports Ferry safety plan agreed A PLAN for safer ferry operations in developing nations has been drawn up by the IMO and the trade group INTERFERRY China takes 322% more Newcastle coal CHINA was the only major importer to raise coal cargoes from Newcastle in November, reported IHS McCloskey $170,000/day LNG ahead? LNG RATES could hit $170,000 per day within two years after exceeding $100,000/day this summer, a key shipping analyst has predicted China urged to shelve island terminal scheme CHINA'S environmental ministry wants plans suspended for an island oil terminal at Ningbo-Zhoushan, according to the China Port Association LR1 and LR2 rates diverge BROKERS told Fairplay today rising availability for long-range 1 tankers has resulted in rates diverging with bigger LR2 tankers Lower oil prices rock rig builders PROSPECTS for Singapore rig builders Keppel and Sembcorp Marine look decidedly cloudier, Maybank Kim Eng Securities warned today Supramax blues seen persisting BROKERS told Fairplay today that loss-making Supramax bulker rates now prevailing in Asia are expected to continue into the 23-24 January Chinese New Year

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Long Beach Port Plans Grain Facility The Port of Long Beach released the draft environmental impact report on a proposal to build a grain export facility... FedEx Prepares for Busiest Day Dec. 12 FedEx expects Monday to be the busiest day in its history. The package giant forecasts 17 million shipments will move... Trade Union Rejects Occupy Move on Ports A second major labor group announced its opposition Friday to plans by the Occupy movement to shut down the port... Landstar Has 'Great Optimism' on Freight Surge Rising freight volume and strong rate increases are lifting spirits as well as earnings at Landstar System, the sixth largest... JOC Economist Lowers 2012 Import Forecast Expectations of a sluggish U.S. economy led Journal of Commerce Economist Mario O. Moreno to lower his forecast for growth... Panalpina to Create Three Regional CEO Positions Panalpina will create three regional CEO positions, with one chief position each for the divisions of Europe and the Middle... Lufthansa Cargo Falls 9.4 Percent on Flight Ban Lufthansa Cargo's traffic slumped 9.4 percent in November from a year ago, as a night flight ban at its Frankfurt... Horizon Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split Horizon Lines shareholders approved a 1-for-25 reverse stock split that follows the company's $652.8 million recapitalization announced in October. ... Cargolux Execs Get 13 Months for Air Cargo Price-Fixing The former CEO of Cargolux, Ulrich Ogiermann, and his top deputy accepted sentences of 13 months in prison and fines... Asia-Europe Rate Index Falls Below $500 The Shanghai Shipping Exchange measure for spot container rates to Europe fell below $500 this week, the lowest the SCFI... Finding the True Cost Driven by capacity concerns and sky-high operating costs, more private fleet owners are converting all or part of their fleets... Changing Climate For Shipping With this month's United Nations climate change conference wrapping up in Durban, South Africa, the fissures around the world over... Network Solutions The space-sharing pact APL and MOL announced last week on their intra-Asia services was hardly the largest slot agreement in... Trucker, Broker or Both? Q: You've written lately about several truckers who have, as you've put it, "subcontracted" loads to other carriers. I know... Trucking Dedicated to Growth The dedicated contract carriage sector is set for another strong year after double-digit growth this year. Shippers seeking capacity or... Port of Mumbai Container Traffic Falls 12.7 Percent India's Port of Mumbai saw container traffic in November fall 12.7 percent year-over-year, while total tonnage rose 3.4 percent from... ANA Cargo Traffic Slips, JAL Tonnage Plummets Japan's All Nippon Airways saw cargo traffic slip 0.3 percent in October from the same month last year September, while... "K" Line to Operate Slots on China-Vietnam Loop "K" Line is launching a new weekly intra-Asia service from North China to Ho Chi Minh City as a slot...

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
CMIT sets pace in Vietnam The APM Terminals (APM T)-managed Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in Vietnam is setting the pace when it comes to cargo-handling productivity, and cargo volumes ... Carriers consolidate capacity offerings for slack season Asia/ECSA market The main operating groupings in the Asia-South Africa/east Coast South America trade have decided to rationalise their service offerings. The move should enable ... Yangtze bottleneck warnings as shipping demand is 'woefully underestimated' Cargo volumes on the Yangtze are continuing their upwards climb - but traffic levels are so much higher than estimated that industry experts have warned that the ... K Line boosts China-Vietnam trade on back of FTA K Line is the latest carrier to capitalise on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) struck between China and South East Asia as it is launching a new service ... Obituary: Harry Kleipas One of the pioneers of European shortsea container feeding in the North Sea and English Channel, Harry Kleipas, has passed away after losing his final battle with ... Saudi Arabia Government to address productivity issues The Saudi Arabia Government has instructed the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCC&I) to investigate what it describes as 'deteriorating ... Stocks suffer ahead of eurozone deal European shares tumbled yesterday after the European Central Bank [ECB] squashed hopes that it would act as a 'lender of last resort' to heavily indebted eurozone ... German exports take hit A 3.6% decline in German exports in October, versus the previous month, was significantly worse than the 1% expected by the markets, confirming that Europe's biggest ... New Intermodal terminal for Bucharest Tibbett Logistics has opened a second intermodal terminal within Europolis Park in Bucharest, further promoting the port of Constantza as a gateway into Romania. ... The '99%' react against Occupy's USWC port shut-down A proposed shut-down of US west coast ports on Monday by the 'Occupy' movement is struggling to garner support from the 99% of the population that it purports to ...

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Swiss Marine linked to cape Dry-cargo titan is the latest firm tipped to have purchased a Japanese-controlled capesize bulker. Germans call for help Shipping association VDR's chairman Michael Behrendt urges northern states to finance owners as bank credit runs short. NEWL tops TMT in fifth round US-listed owner lands another victory in charter default battle as TMT Bulk's overdue tab nears $10m mark. USC keeps growing Russian state shipbuilder bags two shipyards, plus tug and barge fleet, as part of takeover of Caspian Energy. Another one bites the dust India's SCI continues fleet clear-out with sale of elderly handymax. Fereira: VLOC sales pending Vale boss admits its 19 giant bulkers are close to being sold due to their drain on the company's finances. Bunker block angers greens Greenpeace accuses US, China and India of opposing plans for bunker levy to raise cash for climate fund. Crisis claims first victim DSME is the first South Korean yard to cancel a newbuilding deal this year with $514m VLCC and cape contract dead. NAT unmoved on dividend Herbjorn Hansson says first quarter payout will not be dashed by the rubbish tanker market. Cargoship on the rocks Captain and chief engineer stay on Albanian-owned Edro III following grounding in storm off Cyprus. FOP sending FPSO east Norwegian owner's new venture with Marubeni signs seven-year charter in Vietnam for new production unit. Latvian tanker trio for sale Riga-based owner forced into offloading handysizes by banks as it seeks to raise cash reserves. Daewoo calms drillship talk Korean yard denies discussions with Brazil's Petrobras over big new contracts for drilling vessels and rigs.

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Hastings leaves Sea Star

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DECEMBER 9, 2011
Bunker prices end week with softening prices Oil climbed the most in more than a week. COP17: Canada urged to support shipping tax As negotiations continue, Oxfam policy advisor says enough finger pointing and suggests it is time to show leadership. US Navy vessel achieves fastest speed using alternative fuel Another 'Wright Brothers-moment' as the Navy pursues sustainable sources to protect it from the volatility of the fossil fuel market. San Diego considers renewable energy facility Biogas produces a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide that can be used as fuel. Maltese government challenged on planned bunker tax Bunker sector warns 2012 budget proposal will fail as ships 'could bunker elsewhere'. Markets end week on softer note 380 cSt down by $10 pmt in Fujairah, smaller price drops seen elsewhere. European markets soften Customs in Greece will be closed on Monday due to a National Holiday. New studies show link between PM and health risks California Air Resources Board says studies 'underscore the need to eliminate the threat' of PM from California's air. Piracy creating 'no-go zones' for bunker suppliers Several suppliers have had tankers hijacked or attacked in the Gulf of Guinea in the past year, forcing oil trade and bunkering activity to move. Singapore bunker fuel prices down by double-digits Price of 380 cSt grade in Singapore fell $25.50 to $653.50 pmt on Friday. Brightoil sourcing for 15 newbuilds in Korea Move to build newbuilds in Korea 'expected' as Brightoil was in contact with Korean shipyards, says sources. South China fuel oil inventories slightly down Fuel oil volumes across southern China at 1.76-1.78 million mt. Norwegian shipbuilder launches dual fuel Viking Prince Vessel will be delivered in March 2012, with sister ship scheduled for delivery in September 2012. SCI to deploy more ships to spot market Company is slow steaming some of its vessels to cut bunker fuel bills. Swedish port authority orders shore power system ABB to provide largest shore connection frequency converter in the world.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

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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