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September 6, 2012

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WTSA to increase dry cargo rates US$160/TEU, $200/FEU from October G6 Alliance cuts Loop 3 out of Asia-Europe service over low winter season Cosco widens last year's H1 loss to US$770 million from $421 million Evergreen resumes, enhances its feeder capacity and frequency to Libya China Civil Engineering Construction to build high-speed Nigerian railway Liangyungang promotes 60 local port and logistics projects in Hong Kong Xinjiang's seven-month road-transported trade cargo grows 13.6pc Yueyang joins one-stop customs clearance with Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai Indian PPP rail projects need private sector injection of US$14 million SCPA to work with Norfolk Southern to develop multi-million dollar terminal Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics ventures into Asian insurance business TT Club advises Japanese forwarders on revised Forwarder Cargo Receipt Royal Air Force New Zealand to build civilian-capable air terminal Alaska Air Cargo upgrades cargo network to Washington as demand spikes BIFA urges forwarders of legal perils in shipping counterfeit goods

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
AES commences shipping & port management college GMEC deliberates on zero emission future for maritime industry IBAs take on corpus for Indian shipping companies Idle fleet on the rise since July Shipping Minister outlines steps taken to ensure seafarer safety & welfare Slow steaming, wayporting losing effectiveness: Report Supply-demand gap in shipping will correct itself: Vasan Iran displaces Japan as top buyer of Indian soyameal Three Indo-Pak pacts on the anvil to boost trade Wheat exports under OGL Capacity & projected capacity on completion of the proposed projects at the Major Ports DP World Cochin's community initiatives receive global support CWC to add 2.5 lakh t grain storage capacity this fiscal Infrastructure sector has no credit problem: RBI Deputy Governor MALA 2012 all set to dazzle tomorrow

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Brazilian National development bank approves rail infrastructure loan for Vale The Brazilian National development bank (BNDES) has agreed to provide BRL 3.9 billion (EUR 1.5 billion) to mining company Vale to increase rail capacity and other transport infrast... In Time Express Logistik acquires Kühllogistiker LTE Transport In Time Express Logistik, a German CEP company based in Hanover, is further extending its network and service portfolio by acquiring the refrigerated logistics provider LTE Transpo... Rating agency honours HGV maker MAN's sustainability The rating agency oekom research AG has awarded MAN SE with the rating "B" and the status "prime" for its sustainable value-adding activities in the vehicle and engineering sector.... G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter service In preparation for the vessel maintenance schedule in the winter and in consideration of the forecasted lack of improvements in the market environment in the Asia-Europe trade, the... Miebach appoints director for German consulting team Martin Eckert has become director of the consulting team of Germany-based Miebach Consulting this month (September). His main fields of activities will be pharmaceuticals and FMCG... SkyTeam welcomed first South American member SkyTeam, a global airline alliance, recently welcomed Aerol'neas Argentinas as its 18th member. Aerolíneas Argentinas - the national airline of Argentina - South America's second l... Improved annual cargo results for Air New Zealand In Air New Zealand's financial year 2012, cargo performed strongly as it generated revenue of NZD 298 million (EUR 190.3 million), an improvement of NZD 20 million (EUR 12.8 millio... Second landing of a Cargolux B747-8F today at Basel airport Today (5 September) at 11.55 local time, a Boeing B747-8F operated by the Luxembourg-based airline Cargolux will land again in Basel (Switzerland). This new generation cargo aircra... Lufthansa Systems reappoints CEO and selects new chairperson Lufthansa Systems AG has announced that its supervisory board has extended the appointment of chief executive officer Stefan Hansen by five years until 30 June 2018. The supervisor... Polzug provides better links for Polish ports The transport service provider Polzug Intermodal, a subsidiary of Germany-based HHLA, has launched a train service to provide better connections from the Polish seaports of Gdansk ... PSA Peugeot Citroën to retain production plant in Valenciennes-Hordain The French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën will continue to produce its new light, middle class (K1) commercial vehicles at the Valenciennes-Hordain factory in France. In May ... La Poste scoops up French B2C specialist Orium The French state-owned mail service provider La Poste is expanding in the e-commerce sector by its 100% acquisition of the French business-to-consumer (B2C) specialist Orium. Olivi... Kerry Logistics acquires Taishan Insurance Brokers Kerry Logistics has further expanded its business portfolio by entering into the insurance sector through the acquisition of Taishan Insurance Brokers Ltd (TIB), which offers a ful...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
GL launches EmissionManager software at SMM Bath Iron Works gets $26 million Navy contract mod New APL box giants promise big fuel savings Rena officers released from prison Hornbeck Offshore expands newbuilding program

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Bridge girder work underway for Port of Vancouver access project WTSA member carriers eye new general rate increase Bellingham waterfront welcomes 2nd Bellwether Jazz Festival Port of Portland schedules tours of PDX stormwater collection system Panama Canal swears-in Panamanian Canal Administrator

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
UKHO publishes security charts with online updates Charts will cover the Mediterranean and Middle East Gulf Rickmers eyes acquisitions and newbuildings for its liner service Exclusive: Widdows forecasts consolidation in the project cargo and breakbulk trades Tough talk in hard times Hong Kong's shipping industry ponders the pros and cons of the free market Ocean Rig clinches three-year deal with Repsol Sinopec First of three major contracts unveiled as DryShips driller extends Samsung options Asia to Europe trade plummets Unprecedented 13.2% reduction in July volumes Banana battle pits reefer boxes against specialised operators Maersk wins business from Fyffes, loses Banex contract Good Indian harvest forecast fails to lift handysize trade Rains return to subcontinent, but handysize rates remain unchanged The big squeeze Cash deals will prevail as ship finance dries up Third piracy attack in less than three weeks triggers concern How worried should shipowners be about West Africa? Tramp boxship owners are offered 'peanuts' rates Non-vessel operating common carriers said to be planning their own liner services Teekay LNG Partners lines up $200m follow-on issue Company pounces on fund raising opportunity at top price as markets return from summer holidays Pirates hijack tanker off Lagos Manager loses contact with vessel after crew reported unhurt but locked in safe room CSICL eyes buying ship design firm in Europe or Singapore China's state-owned yard flexes financial muscle to narrow the gap in shipbuilding know-how Hammond likely to succeed Penning on shipping brief Industry begins assessment of outgoing minister SMM 2012: Class must not back too many ship-efficiency indexes But societies can verify own designs, says Germanischer Lloyd Shell charters first 100% LNG-fuelled barges Netherlands-built inland vessels to operate on Rhine Louis seeks to curb cruise losses Cyprus-based operator to trim fleet after Greek woes weigh on its first-half results Rena master and navigation officer released from jail Officers to be deported to the Philippines after serving half their sentence STX O&S wins $440m deal to build floating oil storage and offloading unit Turnkey contract with North African company includes design, manufacturing, installation and commission works of a subsea pipeline Omani iron ore trade booms as new steel mill is announced Latest figures show imports jumping from nil to 5.7m tonnes in two years Seagull approved to run seafarer safety training in Norway and Liberia Programme that meets new regulation will launch next month SMM 2012: Japanese marine engineering should look overseas Engine makers and other engineering firms need quality R&D to remain competitive Good times could return to box trades by 2014, CSAV boss predicts Hasbún says ordering standstill will stabilise supply In a spin The Department for Transport's revolving doors are symbolic of the government plumbing new depths in strategic policy-making PSA awards $80m construction contract for Pasir Panjang Joint venture lands 17-month project Keppel O&M managing director Yeo dies at 55 Singapore-based offshore giant appoints Chor as temporary replacement Kirby continues expansion drive with $116m Allied deal S&P, share market back Jones Act barge major's latest conquest

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Negligent training alleged YET another multi-million-dollar suit has been filed against Carnival Corporation, seeking compensation for passengers of the stricken Costa Concordia US export liners to seek new rate rises BOX CARRIERS in the trans-Pacific market have decided to seek rate rises if $200 per feu Bhatia targeted again HARMONY Innovation Shipping has filed a US suit against India's Bhatia Group, mirroring allegations by Norden last month UK's Deep Rummage officers seize cocaine COCAINE worth £6.5M ($10.34M) has reportedly been found in the UK's Immingham port, smuggled in coal cargoes from Puerto Prodeco, Colombia ISC, Wallem form alliance ISC HAS formed a ship management alliance with Hong Kong's Wallem to achieve economies of scale Kirby expands coastwise business JONES Act major group Kirby continued expanding into the US coastwise sector with the asset purchase of Allied Marine Industries in a deal worth $116M Japan to expand fuel reserves for emergencies TOKYO said today it has decided to expand its strategic fuel reserves to shield its economy from emergencies, IHS World Markets Energy reported today VINALINES figure extradited back to Vietnam VIETNAM has succeeded in gaining the extradition of the former chairman of government-run VINALINES, the public security ministry said, according to IHS Global Insight Drybulk congestion hits 2012 low CONGESTION in major drybulk terminals has hit a 2012 low, with queues falling sharply at Australian coal ports CMA CGM adds Morocco reefer service CMA CGM has launched its third Morocco/Europe reefer service in hope of grabbing market share in the growing North African fruit and vegetable export sector Keppel executive dies KEPPEL Shipyard's managing director Nelson Yeo has died on a London business trip Return to shipping market balance predicted BALANCE, that essential factor in athletic performance, will return to shipping markets by the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, BIMCO predicted today France seeks EU canal cash PARIS has urged the EU to assume a greater share of financing for the €4.6Bn ($5.76Bn) Seine Nord canal Kolsky coal terminal needs planning time MORE TIME is needed for planning a Russian coal export terminal at Kolsky Bay on the Barents Sea, Fairplay has been told Dual-fuel scheme planned CMA CGM said it is working with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Bureau Veritas to develop a 13,000teu ship that can run on LNG as well as fuel oil

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Smith Electric Vehicles Readies New York Plant A glimpse of Manhattan's past and possibly its future was on display in New York's Times Square Wednesday - a... Earthquake Prompts Pacific Tsunami Warning The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for Pacific coastlines from Mexico to Chile following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that... Freighter Fleet to Double in 20 Years, Boeing Predicts The world freighter fleet will nearly double during the next 20 years to keep pace with 5.2 percent annual growth... FedEx Lowers Quarterly Earnings Forecast Fedex lowered its earnings outlook for the quarter ending Aug. 31, claiming weakness in the global economy is hampering FedEx... West Coast Faces Capacity Squeeze If ILA Strikes, Maersk Says Capacity going through U.S. West Coast ports will be in short supply if the International Longshoremen's Association strikes or is locked... CMA CGM Launches Morocco-Europe Service CMA CGM said its new service between Morocco and Europe will provide "tailor made" logistics solutions for the North African... New Orleans Terminals Resume Full Operations All terminals and gatehouses at the Port of New Orleans were operating on normal schedules Tuesday, following disruptions caused by... Wheeler and Swinson Resign From GPA Long-time port executives John Wheeler and Tom Swinson resigned from the Georgia Ports Authority on Tuesday, the GPA confirmed. ... Apparel Groups Urge End to ILA-USMX Stalemate Organizations representing apparel importers have written to the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance, urging them to resume... CN Buys 2,200 Railcars, 1,300 Containers Canadian National Railway plans to buy more than 2,200 railcars and 1,300 new containers this year to support growing bulk...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
UK Transport Secretary shifted Justine Greening has been replaced as the UK Government's Secretary of Transport by Patrick McLoughlin (pictured). A former farm labourer and miner, he was previously ... Intra-Asia focus helps Wan Hai Taipei-headquartered Wan Hai Lines has posted sharply higher levels of operating income and net profits at the halfway stage of its 2012 fiscal year. This was despite ... GCS to expand containerisation of Russian exports The holding company behind Russia-based Global Container Service Group (GCS) has agreed to invest approximately USD10 million in acquiring cargo-handling equipment ... Dar es Salaam's TICTS takes delivery of new cranes The premier container-handling facility in the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam has taken delivery of new ship-to-shore and yard gantry cranes as it seeks to raise ... Heinz commits ocean freight to CEVA HJ Heinz Company has agreed to let CEVA Logistics exclusively handle its ocean freight requirements from 20 major suppliers over the next five years. The deal is ... CSAV still believes it is on the right track Despite losing a massive USD140 million and being the only major carrier to declare an operating loss in Q2 12 when arguably market circumstances were favourable, ... Borley appointed general manager of POALs box terminals Raoul Borley has been confirmed as the new general manager for the container terminals at Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL). He had been acting general manager ... CMA CGM gears up for Moroccan reefer season CMA CGM has announced a series of service changes that will substantially boost its slot capacity in the Morocco-Europe trade and provide the necessary space for ...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
NCL ship in $30m facelift NCL Corp has unveiled a $30m upgrade programme for its only US-flag cruisehip. Abu Dhabi Star free A tanker hijacked off Nigeria is on its way to safety less than a day after it was captured. Shell bags LNG barges Energy major Shell is backing the move to LNG fuelling signing up to the charter of two barge newbuildings powered entirely by LNG. Kirby takeover a hit Kirby Corp's latest takeover swoop has won the support of some big shipping names on Wall Street. Sabay eyes Syrian run Bulent Aymen's Turkish ro-ro company wants to profit from exports to Tartous. Drydocks closes on loan HSBC and BNP Paribas have been linked to a new $1.5bn loan for restructuring Dubai shipyard Drydocks World. Trickledown effect Now is the time for investors to pounce on smaller Singapore-listed companies in the offshore space, an analyst has said. Teekay LNG chases $200m Teekay LNG Partners has set its sights on a $200m cash pile from a follow-on public offering. Fugitive exec held Former Vinalines chief Duong Chi Dung has been arrested while on the run in Asia. APL's efficiency drive Containership giant APL says it will save around $30m a year in fuel savings on a series of 10 ultra-large ships ordered in South Korea after refining the original hull design. Pioneer ship pinched Pioneer Ship Management has revealed itself as the controller of a tanker hijacked off Nigeria. Maersk tanker hit A Maersk tanker has been slightly damaged in a collision with a German cargoship in the Neuhofer Canal. NCSP takes FX hit Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has seen its first half earnings curbed by exchange rate fluctuations. Product price pain ahead Recovery in product tanker asset prices is at least one year away, DVB says. Cape coke ring smashed The UK's border force has claimed it has smashed a drugs smuggling ring after raiding three capesize bulkers over the summer. Moroccan move France's CMA CGM is launching a new service from Morocco to Europe. Duo net offshore cash Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf have cashed in shares worth $40m in Fred Olsen Energy. Pirates grab another Pirates have launched another attack on a tanker off West Africa, reports say. KHI raided The offices of Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have been searched by prosecutors involved in a bid-rigging probe. Hornbeck not done yet Hornbeck has been tipped to go on expanding its newbuilding programme after picking up four options yesterday. Subsea wins home deal Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has scooped a $60m contract to install a gas pipeline off Norway. Rena duo freed The two officers jailed over the grounding of the Rena off New Zealand were released on Wednesday. STX to build FSO Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has won an FSO order worth KRW 500bn ($440m). ISC brings in Wallem International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has been forced to bring in external ship managers to help operate its diversified fleet.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Commentary: Cloud delivered, but not stored As cloud services began popping up in the shipping business, one concern that arose is the need to store data on a series of third-party cloud systems even if a company simply wants to share files and access specific computers on the go. More carriers file ILA strike surcharge notices The lines are preparing shippers for the reality of the cost impacts of a potential strike by U.S. East and Gulf coast longshoremen at the end of September by implementing a major surcharge on shipments to and from U.S. ports from Oct. 1. WTSA to raise U.S. export cargo rates The liner organization said in a notice Tuesday that westbound revenues have declined considerably from levels seen earlier in the year, as demand in Asia has slowed and carriers have made concessions in their pricing. CN details 2012 railcar, container purchases Edwards heads GCT Global Container Terminals EVA Cargo joins mobile ranks New Orleans port back to normal Old Dominion opens West Virginia center Schneider Electric buys SolveIT Corpus Christi engine-switch emits less pollution CEVA lands unprecedented ocean contract with Heinz The deal is noteworthy because of the contract's length, compared to typical forwarding contracts of one to three years, or less, and the volume - 60,000 TEUs per year - placed under the exclusive control of a single logistics provider. 20-foot box shippers overcharged on fuel? Suppliers fear chargebacks if ports shut down Centurion names Berntsen VP in Europe Schenker to operate Pepsi's Polish DCs

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Petrotrin workers protest issuing of bunker licence Workers down tools after cabinet decides to grant licence to local operative to run major bunkering facility in T&T waters. Fuel cell trials 'give hope' of cutting ship emissions Technology 'proves successful in 7,000 hours of sea trials,' says DNV. Prices soften in Fujairah But South African prices move up on limited avails. Mid-week prices fall sharply in Rotterdam Prices follow Rotterdam's lead with falls seen in most ports. Lukoil takes larger stake in Italian refinery Oil major now controls 80% of ISAB plant. UAE port opens for business 'Khalifa Port will boost economic and commercial sectors,' says government. Bank in moves to recover losses on 'bunker island' project Leading creditors have approached Malaysian government for help. WTI could fall to '$72 a barrel' as demand weakens Chinese demand single most important factor in pricing outlook. Bulker released from arrest in Singapore But bunker payment dispute 'remains unresolved'. Efficiency gains may 'significantly reduce CO2 emissions' But class societies should be clear on their involvement with efficiency indexes. Shell charters LNG-powered barges Vessels are a 'first' for inland shipping. Rotterdam-based firm opens centre for green ships Imtech Marine aims to help shipowners lower vessel's total cost of ownership. Asian bunker hubs see prices rise Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Insurance cover offered to tankers carrying Iranian oil Iran Insurance says it will extend coverage 'for every oil tanker loading in Iranian ports'. Dan-Bunkering employs new bunker trader Mads Nielsen will be based at its head office in Denmark. GL reveals hydrogen-fuelled concept vessel 'Zero-emission' vessel targeted at Northern European feeder services. Taiwan shipping firm profits surge Costs decline 17.5% due to lower bunker consumption during the first half of 2012. MAN Diesel introduces new dual fuel-gas marine engine Engine able to run on HFO, MDO, MGO and natural gas, says firm. WFS completes CarterEnergy acquisition Acquisition increases its 'growing global land volume'.

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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

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

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

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