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July 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Sri Lanka aims to catch up as shipping hub Sri Lanka aims to create an Asian shipping hub capable of competing against Singapore and Dubai by pouring US$3.4 billion into expanding ports with Chinese help, after the island's container volumes surged to a record. Consolidation in liner industry hits record high Consolidation in the liner industry has surged to a record high as small start-up carriers find it increasingly difficult to compete against Maersk Line and other majors, an industry consultancy group said. Virginia pursues modern-day pirates The state of Virginia, which last tried a pirate in 1819 and prosecuted Blackbeard's crew 300 years ago, has become the US centre for trying Somali pirates captured by the US Navy off the Horn of Africa.

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Global Port Tracker expects autumn upturn in US import container volume Moody's wary of container shipping, and gloomy about dry and liquid bulk Schedules slip as bigger ships translate into longer turnarounds: SeaIntel Kuehne + Nagel strengthens LCL with 39 new services in Asia-Pacific DB Schenker Logistics establishes subsidiary in Minsk, Belarus CEVA, Honda UK Manufacturing extend partnership for three years Agility opens new office in Kuching to establish Borneo operation Dachser opens US$56.77 million Rhine-Neckar logistics centre at Mannheim HK airport's AAT first half volume off 0.2pc, but transshipments rise 140pc Hong Kong's China Aerospace International invests in aviation polymers Qantas warns of price increases when Australia's new carbon tax bites India to commence Nagpur airport project, but pessimism reigns Korean Air receives next generation B737-900ER aircraft WFS takes Icelandair, Spirit Airlines for passenger, ramp handling

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Allcargo Global Logistics Ltd attains first OHSAS certification Cargotec prepares for the future with Port 2060 CFS Associations rejoinder to Capt. P. S. Raths article The notoriety behind detained or seized cargo which appeared in the latters Maritime Musings column on July 12 Hopes of a new direction from Dinesh Trivedi Leasing companies now providing more boxes NYK jointly develops energy-saving wind resistance technology SCI strengthens bulk carrier fleet Pakistan to grant India MFN status Workers body to protest against Major Port corporatisation on July 28 BCHAA commences 2nd training programme for CHA staff Government allows non-Basmati rice exports

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JULY 13, 2011
KMI adds rapid-response skimmer to its lease fleet Wärtsilä swoops on Cedervall Rolls-Royce wins Italian OSV contract Navy establishes new PEO LCS MHI reinvents the Moss-type LNG tanker NTSB says USCG patrol boat's speed was "excessive"

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JULY 13, 2011
Freight transport index shows numbers fell during May Hamburg Sud rationalizing North Europe/Eastern Med services International Maritime Organization awards International Maritime Prize Port of Coos Bay calling for contractors for Small Works Roster Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Thirteenth District

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JULY 13, 2011
Libyan oil production in 2011 to stay at 200,000 bpd Aframaxes in Mediterranean can expect little change in cargo availability, according to IEA Box charter market 'dead' as service cuts hit demand Falling demand for vessels leads to continuing decreases in containership charter rates Stealthgas charters out five ships Stealthgas has chartered out five of its liquefied petroleum gas carriers at rates that the Greek company claims will bring in $300,000 per calendar month Rush to fix VLCCs for end-July loadings The availability of very large crude carriers in the Middle East Gulf shrank by as many as 12 vessels today, as charterers rushed to book vessels for end of July loading dates before the August programme kicks off at the end of this week Finance: the worst is still to come Shipping is underfunded, but opinion is split as to whether bankruptcies will rise Hedge funds jump on the ship finance bandwagon 'Alternative finance' is reappearing because it scents blood... Leading nations out of step on economic management The US, China, EU and UK's varying responses to inflation and interest rates have implications for trade growth and shipping finance Cruise line and offshore sector help lift syndicated loans market Dealogic figures reveal deals worth nearly $18bn in the three months to end-June UK economy still struggling to recover Growth in manufacturing slows as orders fall, consumer demand weakens and a poll of businessmen reports falling optimism Time for reality to intrude into ISPS Ten years of bad treatment of seafarers and those with legitimate reasons to visit ships is enough How The Containership Co stumbled in shipping's eternal waltz Carriers and shippers will continue playing competitors off against each other in the hunt for more desirable rates Investment in shipping once again on the menu This year's TOC in Antwerp had the usual hot air, but the wares on display were pretty cool Research on big companies' credit standing brings industry-wide relief Lloyd's List Intelligence finds large shipping outfits still paying bills on time despite current gloom Scorpio charters in two product tankers to grow fleet to 19 Move comes as $137m term loan is converted to revolving credit facility Brussels and Germany reviews plan for rescued HSH Nordbank Ship financing likely to be hit by as much as $5.7bn as bank's balance sheet is reduced Drewry predicts peak season containers shortage Chinese box makers forcing up prices by constricting production in the face of strong demand, says Container Census report More consolidation please The 20 largest carriers control 84% of global market, but consolidation needs to be faster Omega Navigation wins early victory in Chapter 11 case Court's interim order rejects senior creditors' opposition to carve-out of $1m to pay professional fees TS Lines and Hainan Pan Ocean chop transpacific service Move is the latest in a series of capacity removals on Pacific routes TransContainer posts 18% rise in volumes Strongest growth in operator's international traffic, with imports up 31% in same period Twelve bidders shortlisted for Vizhinjam port project Agency set up by the Kerala state government in southern India expects to begin selection process next month VLCCs to join Brightoil fleet just as new oil storage comes on line Five 318,000 dwt tankers will be delivered from the middle of next year as Dalian and Zhousan facilities enter production Brightoil Petroleum outlines its game plan for upstream integration Bunker specialist has $3bn to invest in an offshore or onshore 'China friendly' project What will Mitsui do with Portek? Now that we know the identity of the mystery bidder that hijacked ICTSI's attempt to acquire the niche port company, the interesting question is Mitsui's intentions Singapore box volumes fall 3.5% in a month Decline confirms anecdotal evidence of soft start to what is usually a strong period US retailers' caution flattens import box volumes Ports handled 1.3m teu in May ' just 1% higher than one year ago

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JULY 13, 2011
Hamburg Süd trims Europe/Med service GERMAN box line Hamburg Süd said today it has decided to close one of its two North Europe/Eastern Med services Oz carbon tax seen adding to shipping costs AUSTRALIAN miners are reportedly concerned about the impact of the country's new carbon tax on shipping Liners push alternative on ship emissions BOX LINES are pressing the IMO to reject emissions trading and bunker levies in favour of a vessel-specific fuel efficiency scheme Pirates attack Iranian ship A BULKER has reportedly evaded a pirate attack with the help of Iranian warships Scorpio expands further NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today announced two more additions to its fleet via charter-ins and significant amendments to its credit facility Third Bohai spill revealed CNOOC has had a third oil spill in less than two months in eastern China, which could spark construction of more clean-up vessels, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Nokta returns to Dahlman RESPECTED shipping analyst Omar Nokta has returned to Dahlman Rose after briefly quitting in late June, Fairplay confirmed today Squeeze-week seen for VLCC owners BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are softening, with crude price fluctuations making crude traders cautious Glencore forms South Sudan oil JV COMMODITY trader and producer Glencore has formed a joint venture with Nilepet, the oil company of the newly independent South Sudan, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Italy LNG terminal moves closer ITALY'S industry ministry has approved the construction of a LNG regasification terminal on the country's Adriatic coast, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Shell restarts in Nigeria SHELL HAS lifted force majeure on its Bonny Light crude shipments from Nigeria, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Vladivostok volumes fall RUSSIA'S port of Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan has reported a throughput drop by 7% year on year, to 3 Panamax standoff warned BROKERS told Fairplay today oversupply of Panamaxes is depressing business for ships out of northern China VLCC rates hurt NSCSA NSCSA has blamed falling VLCC rates for its 31% year-on-year drop in profits in the second quarter Keppel Philippines Marine plans delisting KEPPEL Philippines Marine is withdrawing from the Philippine Stock Exchange by delisting its shares

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JULY 13, 2011
Sea Star To End Philadelphia-Jacksonville-San Juan Service Sea Star Line on July 22 will suspend its weekly service connecting Philadelphia; Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico,... Michael Dukakis on Transportation Bill (Video) Michael Dukakis, was keynote speaker July 11 at the Transportation Research Board's summer meeting in Boston. Since leaving public service,... Truckload Shipping Volume, Rates Rose in June Truckload shipping volumes increased 2 to 3 percent in June from the previous month, with rates rising 4 to 5... CSX Boosts Capital Spending By 10 Percent CSX Transportation is increasing its capital spending plan for this year to $2.2 billion, up from an initial $2 billion,... Shipwire Gains Investment from eBay, Newell Rubbermaid Internet marketplace firm eBay and consumer products manufacturer Newell Rubbermaid have taken stakes in Shipwire, a logistics outsourcing firm that... Navy Official Calls for a Fleet of Dual-Use Marine Highway Ships A fleet of commercial medium-sized, medium-speed ships could fill the demand for vessels for marine highways operations, and provide the... Pirate Attacks Grew 36 Percent in First Half 2011 There were 36 percent more international pirate attacks in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period in... DOT Freight Index Hits Six-Month Low Freight carried by for-hire transportation carriers declined 1.8 percent in May from April to its lowest level since November, the... Long Beach Container Imports Rise 3.5 Percent Containerized imports at the Port of Long Beach increased 3.5 percent in June over the same month a year ago,... YRC Worldwide to Draw $255 Million on New Loan YRC Worldwide expects to draw $255 million from its new $400 million asset-based loan to help repay its existing asset-based... California Exports Up 10.5 Percent in May California's exports increased 10.5 percent in May, marking the 19th consecutive month of year-over year gains in the export trade.... TransContainer's Second Quarter Traffic Up 14 Percent TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, boosted second quarter traffic by 13.9 percent compared to last year, as export volume... Mitsui to Make Offer for Portek International Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. said Wednesday it will launch a tender offer for Portek International. a Singapore-based international... Hamburg Sud to Cut Europe-Turkey Service Hamburg Sud will cut one of the services it operates between North Europe and the eastern Mediterranean in another sign... Truckers Moving at Rapid Pace at Hamburg Self-Service Terminal Truckers are checking in ocean containers at a Hamburg terminal in an average of 130 seconds thanks to a recently... Box Ships Inc. Buys $55 Million Panamax Ship Container ship owner-charterer Box Ships Inc. will buy a Panamax vessel with capacity for 5,060 20-foot equivalents under an agreement... UCLA-Ceridian Trucking Index Rises in June The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce index pulled out of its two-month slide with a 1 percent increase in June, though... KCS Gets $56 Million in Hurricane Claims Kansas City Southern is receiving a $56 million insurance payment for lost profits and property damage last year from Hurricane... Safmarine, Maersk Adding India-Middle East-South America Loop Safmarine Container Lines and sister carrier Maersk Line will introduce a weekly loop this month, called the Rumba/Prime 4 service,... Zim Postpones Asia-Europe Rate Hike Zim Integrated Shipping Services is postponing by a month the implementation of the general rate increase it planned to apply... Trans-Pacific Rate Benchmark Falls 6.7 Percent Spot container freight rates from Asia to the United States plunged dropping 6.7 percent over the past week, a new... Shipping Industry Carbon Plan Includes Penalties The World Shipping Council and regulators in Japan say their joint plan on vessel efficiency would set fees for operators...

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JULY 13, 2011
New green tax proposal Graig's super-feeders represent a 'step change' Maersk and Safmarine start South American Rumba AFL New England-Halifax feeder shuttle launched CMA CGM's transhipment traffic to the Baltic growing

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JULY 13, 2011
Gulmar sips subsea soup Oaktree Capital-controlled offshore contractor sinks teeth into African subsea market with Gulmar Condor deal. GMR on road to recovery? Equity analyst at US investment bank says $50m ATM offering is not the only tool in cash-strapped tanker owner's fiscal arsenal. Inside Omega Shipmanager, lawyers, classification societies and IR firm land on list of bankrupt product tanker owner's top creditors. Tough market for new liners Consultancy Alphaliner claims consolidation by bigger firms is crowding out market. Stealthgas seals five Harry Vafias-led Greek owner fixes quintet of LPG carriers, while taking pay cut on tanker. Wartsila buys Swedish firm Finnish engine supplier purchases shaft seal and bearing systems manufacturer. STNG scoops product pair Emanuele Lauro bets on market rebound by penning charter pacts with Romanian owner while converting $137m credit facility. Daring cruiseship rescue Six boaters scramble aboard Discovery Sun after blaze sinks their vessel. Seanergy goes long Greek owner takes $14,500 per day for charter of supramax for up to 18 months. Coastal secures vessel sales Malaysian shipbuilder ties up deal worth $32.4m for OSV and two units of barges. Pentagon queries NOC bill Defense Contract Audit Authority says call for $310m to close Avondale is unsupported. Iran foils bulker raid Navy warships rush to help Iranian cargoship under attack from Somali pirates in Indian Ocean. Wartsila bags dredger deals Finnish engine builder awarded supply contracts in the Netherlands and China. Yantar borrows billions Russian shipbuilder seals two big financing deals with domestic Sberbank to fund government work. Southampton strike warning Ports operators told to be wary of ships having left South Coast without health certificate.

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JULY 13, 2011
Quarterly report now available Revises shipping industry outlook to negative ComPair: 8% Q2 capacity growth on head-haul lanes Both head-haul lanes in the major east/west trades saw allocated ocean freight capacity grow 8 percent in the second quarter, according to the latest World Liner Supply report from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. Eastbound transpacific an... Moody's concerned about shipping overcapacity Moody's concerned about shipping overcapacity Moody's concerned about shipping overcapacity Moody's Investors Service said Tuesday it has revised its outlook for the global shipping industry from neutral to negative, saying that while the dry bul... U.S. recognizes Danish laws in TCC reconstruction bid A failed startup container line and the financial administrators appointed to rebuild the company have won a key decision in U.S. federal bankruptcy court, the line said Tuesday. The Containership Co., which filed for "reconstruction" in Denmark i... Drewry: Containers to be tight in peak season A tight ratio of containers to vessel slots and increased production costs for new containers will continue to constrain the global box supply, according to a new report by Drewry Maritime Research. The report,Container Census -- Annual Survey and... IMO considers mandatory ship efficiency index International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee delegates meeting in London this week were urged "not to put political and other interests above those of the environment." IMO Secretary General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos ... Graig orders up to 26 container feeders Graig Group, a ship owner based in Cardiff, Wales, said Tuesday it plans to order up to 26 container feeder ships. The "Marlin" ships are to be built at the Jin Hai shipyard complex near Shanghai China. The first two vessels are to be delivered in ... Zim postpones Asia/Europe rate hike Container line Zim said Tuesday it has postponed a planned rate increase on the Asia/Europe trade from July 1 to Aug. 1. The proposed increase affects westbound cargo from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to West Mediterranean, Adriatic and norther... Maersk to link India/Mideast, South America Maersk Line said this week it will launch a service connecting India, the Middle East, Mediterranean and South America at the end of the month. The line's Rumba service will have a rotation of Nhava Sheva, Jeddah, Genoa, Barcelona, Algeciras, Tang...

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JULY 13, 2011
Energy report shows large declines in crude inventory Crude climbed after largest than forecast decline in inventories. O.W. Bunker relocates Dubai offices Company has moved to a larger office facility. Middle East bunker prices rise Strike disrupts bunkering activities in Cape Town. Strong gains in European bunker prices 'Crazy' market in Piraeus. Need for bunker surveyors remains 'Too many questions' about finer points of flow meter technology. MEPC welcomes Bahamas' CO2 emission reduction solution Submission based entirely on technical and operational measures is considered 'an additional flower in the bouquet.' Mid week bunker prices up at major ports Supplies of bunkers at key Asian ports not an issue on Wednesday. BIMCO poses questions on use of LNG as bunker fuel Environmentally friendly aspects of LNG 'may seem impressive but may not be the whole story', says report. New generation LNG carrier cuts fuel consumption by 20% LNG carrier EXTREM is part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sayaendo series of vessels. ExxonMobil sells 700 cSt cargo at 'unexpectedly' strong prices Parcel sold at a discount of $20-$21 pmt against previous discount of $27-$28 pmt. Competition to intensify in China's bunker market Five new bunker players expected to receive licenses this September.

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

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

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

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