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BRIEFS

February 9, 2012

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*Shipping News* Consultancy FutureShip in S'pore debut With ship owners and operators in cost-reduction mode, classification society Germanischer Lloyd has opened its maritime consultancy arm in Singapore, to help them cope with their biggest headache: energy costs. Ship operator pays Glencore to lease vessel A surplus of ships, economic turmoil and higher bunker fuel prices have battered earnings prospects for the dry bulk freight market. US refinery cuts to boost tanker rates The deepest US and European oil refinery cuts in as much as three decades may mean record fuel shipments from Asia this year, driving rates for vessels hauling petrol and diesel fuel to the highest since 2008. Baltic index climbs as ships idle

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OOCL raises US$300 per TEU for north/east Asia-Australia loops March 15 AADA hikes bunker surcharge to US$675/TEU, $1,350/FEU from March 10 MSC raises Far East to Australia rates by US$300/TEU on March 15 Emirates Shipping hikes rates progressively on Intra-Asia, Africa trades Zim increases rate US$750/TEU for India-Europe services from March 1 Hyundai suffers US$327 million loss, revenue falls 10pc to $6.4 billion Windy Felixstowe to be blown away by London Gateway, says LG tout Battle for control of Canadian Pacific breaks out at 'town hall meeting' Port of Krishnapatnam dredging makes it deepest harbour in India Port of Gothenburg 2011 container traffic up 0.8pc to 887,000 TEU European watchkeeping fatigue study provides toolkit for management Shandong to open six new expressways to traffic by 2013 Evergreen links e-commerce application to handheld mobile devices America's western BNSF Railway adds new freight tools to its website Sri Lanka to focus on aviation, air cargo with national carrier support 3L-Leemark becomes agent for Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport Roche Diagnostics plans to set up Middle East headquarters in Jafza

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Arshiya International Q3 net up 71 pc ICS Board meets in London, deliberates on a range of issues Severe chill resulting in berthing delays, surcharges at Black Sea ports Shipping Minister strongly advocates PPP in port investment Vizhinjam port promoters undeterred by 'single bid' Govt allows extra 1 mt sugar export, cuts Basmati MEP by $ 200 Adani Group to secure coal for NTPC

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Chinese to build new railway in Indonesia China Railway Group has been awarded a USD 4.8 billion contract by Indonesia's government to build and maintain a new railway line in southern Sumatra. The track will run from the ... Portions of Texas interstate highways to see speed limit increase The state of Texas (USA) has said that miles and miles of its highways will soon see speed limit increases following Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph design... Germany's railfreight traffic regains pre-crisis market share According to the latest figures from Germany's statistical office (Destatis), the country's railfreight sector overcame the economic crisis and regained a market share of 17.7% in ... Turkey: fewer Carnet TIRs and transit permits issued According to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), 54,923 Carnet TIRs were issued in December 2011, equating to a drop of 5.4% compared to the same month ... Inttra with more than 70 members Inttra, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, has significantly expanded its global alliance network to a total of 70 information solutions pro... Seattle names APL top shipping line for environment The global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the port of Seattl WA (USA). The Singapore-based line topped all applicants ... Korean Air is first airline to operate both B747-8 and B777Fs Boeing and Korean Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B747-8 and B777 freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world... Air Namibia expands fleet with order for two A319s Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional rou... Executive reshuffle at TNT Innight Germany on 1 March TNT Innight Germany has announced that Thomas Steverding, who has been the company's director of operations and information and communication services (ICS) since December 2008, is... UK: new managing director for Schenker Logistics DB Schenker appointed Helgi Ingolfsson as its new UK managing director with effect from 1 February. Replacing Jochen Muller who has moved back to Germany to a position within... Saudi Airlines Cargo transports 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu to Jeddah Saudi Airlines Cargo has successfully transported a 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu (China) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC). The rotor is... 135 candles on BLG's birthday cake BLG, a German service provider, is 135 years old. A group of 65 merchants founded the "Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Actiengesellschaft von 1877" in February 1877. They merged th... FedEx Trade Networks opening new office in Lyon FedEx Trade Networks, the transport subsidiary of the US-based CEP and logistics corporation FedEx, recently opened a new branch office at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (France). In a... GAC Singapore celebrates and moves to new head office GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has significa... Agility's project logistics business welcomes new president and CEO Agility has appointed Grant Wattman as president and CEO of its project logistics business.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Inland Salvage awarded drill barge wreck removal contract B.C.'s Allied Shipbuilders has a new owner MHI develops righting moment recovery system Bergen Group to build OCV for Volstad Maritime NATO reports new merchant vessel hijacking Bourbon revenues top one billion euros Saltchuk rebrands American Shipping Group as TOTE, Inc. 100 percent container scanning? Not going to happen Crowley in business alliance with Australia's PB Towage

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
American Shipping Group changing to TOTE Inc. G6 Alliance moving up start of service menu Wild Seafood Exchange conference scheduled for February 22, in Bellingham Crowley teaming with PB Towage Ltd. Diana Containerships takes delivery of two Panamax box vessels

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Lloyd's List Intelligence: data snapshot 10 steps to rate recovery A case for special treatment Cosco may have to sell key assets to avoid stock exchange penalties US heads for a watershed year on ballast water legislation Parallel progress of IMO Convention will make owners take investment in new onboard equipment seriously Ignorance is not bliss for shipping Why the UK select committee on energy and climate change is taking the wrong tack Stashed cash can be a source of Greek hope Money that Greeks have tucked away in myriad safety deposit boxes and under mattresses could be switched back into economic circulation A chill wind blows across the Elbe Short-term prospects are bleak for German ship finance, tramp owners and KG houses VLCC newbuilding deliveries hit 36-year high in January Highest monthly influx into global fleet since 1970s tanker boom Bulk carrier demand boosted by 20% rise in Chinese coastal trade last year Global vessel demand increases 9% compared with 6% seaborne dry bulk trade growth Central Shipping orders product tankers at STX Dalian yard New Pistiolis family outfit seals deal for two 51,000 dwt vessels at $33m each, with options for two more RS Platou Markets downgrades a third of shipping stocks Tanker companies are worst hit as boxship owners avoid sell category Tanker demolition to hit 20m dwt Owners will scrap older ships rather than spend on special surveys Knightsbridge Tankers poised to renew VLCC fleet Company delayed investments in fleet due to falling secondhand vessel values Tighter chemical tanker supply, but no ordering yet Norwegian chemical tanker group reports improved spot market Hammonia agrees $41.5m purchase for CMA CGM Wagner Sale of sistership CMA CGM Verdi linked to Greek company Brazil set for retendering spree on concessions for 77 terminals Transport ministry aims to bring concessions dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s in line with the country's 1993 Ports Act More ore in store at Australian mines BHP Billiton raises production forecast for current fiscal year by 8m tonnes Trough in dry bulk market has passed, says DNB Bank Capesize rates could reach $20,000 per day again before end of March SinOceanic Shipping completes $100m bond issue Company seeks alternative finance for three newbuildings Nigeria hires private security firm to curb maritime crime Critics accuse government of nepotism for appointing Global West Vessel Specialist G6 brings launch date forward March 1 start date for Asia-Europe service Teekay Tankers launches follow-on share issue Aims to raise $69m selling 17m shares US extends scanning requirement Two-year waiver before implementation How to read the BDI Although the index has hit a 26-year low, there's more to this than meets the eye Canadian prime minister flies to Beijing on oil trade mission Tankers to benefit from Canadian tar sands exports to China New Zealand eyes conference ban Commission recommends end of antitrust immunity for box lines SSC reports fourth-quarter net profits of $1.8m Singapore-listed firm reports stable charter income Feeder vessel funds file for bankruptcy Rabobank to sell off 660 teu Elusive and Electra after low charter rates and high debts sink Dutch CV funds Bergen Group lands $139m offshore order for Fosen Yard Volstad Marine orders seventh high-end construction vessel A growing threat Pirate attacks were up significantly last month, reminding us that the battle has just begun MHI unveils stabilising technology for Nippon Shipping ro-ro order New ship designed to reduce risk of capsize

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Teekay Tankers prices follow-on at a discount NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers today priced a 15M-share follow-on offering at a 12% discount to yesterday's closing price Bug overcomes cruise ship PRINCESS Cruises has been forced to cut a voyage short after repeated outbreaks of norovirus aboard the Crown Princess Knightsbridge confirms slow payments BETTER results than expected were reported today by Knightsbridge Tankers, but it also conceded that charter-hire payments have been delayed US dockers to resist cuts from automation HAROLD Daggett, ILA president, has said he will insist on union job guarantees when spring talks begin with US terminal operators Iraq counts cost of potential Hormuz block IRAQ'S OIL ministry reportedly said today the country stands to lose exports of 1.7M barrels of crude a day if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz Bourbon revenues rise 18.6% FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today its 2011 revenues rose 18.6% to €1.01Bn ($1.34Bn), a result that could be a good indicator of offshore vessel market conditions SOBRENA bidders named THREE bidders have expressed interest in the insolvent Brest ship repair yard SOBRENA, according to union representatives Glencore raises Chemoil stake to 89% COMMODITY trader Glencore has stretched its acquisition spree, taking an 89% stake in Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil Rio adds $2.9Bn for WA plans MINING giant Rio Tinto today announced a further commitment of $2.9Bn for iron ore mine and port projects in Western Australia G6 launching a month early THE NEWLY formed G6 Alliance said today it has moved up starting its Asia/Europe service to the first week of March - a month ahead of schedule Box rate push seen failing SUPPLY-demand imbalances are persisting, which is likely to doom the current push by box liners to seek general rate increases, brokers predicted today New VLCC fixed at loss THE VLCC newbuilding toll on the market has been highlighted by a deal fixing Maersk Ingrid at Worldscale 45, brokers told Fairplay today Box charterers reject tramp ballasting HIGH BUNKER prices mean that box ship charterers are not willing to pay ballasting costs for tramps Strike closes Israeli ports ISRAEL'S ports are closed today in line with a nationwide strike staged by its main trade union federation, Histadrut LNG bunkering hindered A RISE IN Asian LNG demand would cause a decade's delay in paybacks in the region for LNG bunkering, Germanischer Lloyd warned today

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Army Corps Adds Funds for East Coast Ports The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., will receive an additional $7.7 million and the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.,... Trucker Maverick to Raise Driver Pay, Expand Fleet Flatbed trucking company Maverick Transportation is raising truck driver pay as it purchases new trucks and expands capacity to meet... Senate Committee OKs Plug for Transport Plan Shortfall A Senate committee approved on Tuesday a $9.6 billion package to help plug a $12 billion shortfall in a bipartisan... NC's Wilmington Container Traffic Jumps 11.2 Percent Container throughput at the Port of Wilmington jumped 11.2 percent last year from the previous year, as the North... US Freight Shipments Up 3.9 Percent in December U.S. freight shipments hit an all-time high in December, rising 3.9 percent from the previous month, the largest monthly increase... New Sea Star Chief Says 'Structural Changes Will Be Essential' The newly tapped president of Sea Star Line said "structural changes will be essential" so that the Jones Act carrier... Analyst Says 2012 Truck Rates Could Rise 6 Percent Truckload rates are likely to rise anywhere from 2 to 6 percent in 2012 and even as high as 8... Airports Expect Sharp Cargo Rise if Economy Improves Global air freight volumes declined by 1 percent last year, but traffic could improve quickly this year if the... No End in Sight for Labor Stoppages at Rotterdam Port A labor dispute at APM Terminals in Rotterdam that has disrupted shipping at one of Europe's largest container handling facilities... Shipowners Urge Heavier Hand Against Pirates Shipowners urged governments to take a heavier hand to captured Somali pirates and their financiers, as the threat to trade... OOCL Seeks Rate Hike on Asia-Australia Services OOCL will extend its largest rate increases to Asia-Australia services, starting March 15. The Hong Kong-based line said rates... MSC to Raise Rates From Europe to India Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase on all cargo from North Europe to ports in the Indian subcontinent.... Court Rejects Challenge of NY-NJ Port Monitors A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court's decision that the New York Shipping Association acted prematurely in challenging a... Atlantic Container Line to Launch US-Baltic Ro-Ro Service Atlantic Container Line later this month will launch a weekly roll-on, roll-off service from the U.S. and Canada to Finland... G6 Alliance Speeds Up Asia-Europe Service Launch The newly formed G6 alliance of ocean carriers has sped up the launch of its Asia-Europe service by a month... ILA's Daggett Seeks Guaranteed Jobs at Contract Negotiations International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said the ILA will enter this year's contract negotiations seeking guaranteed minimum staffing and...

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
World Bank says intra-Africa trade must rise A new report published by the Washington (DC)-based World Bank has revealed that it is often more difficult for countries in Africa to trade with each other than ... Chinese ports' growth rate slows for 2011 China's top 10 container ports' rate of volume growth eased in 2011 - while their combined volumes rose by 9.7% compared to 2011 to 129 million TEU, this ... TS Lines takes slots on China-Japan slings TS Lines has taken slots on Chinese carrier Goto Shipping's services between China-Japan following the closure of most of Grand China Logistics' loops in this market, ... Germans look outside the eurozone for growth Germany's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached EUR158 (USD210) billion last year, with exports from Europe's largest economy hitting a record EUR1 trillion ... India's economy cools The Indian government's central statistics office has significantly downgraded the 1.2 billion populated nation's GDP growth prospects for the current financial ... G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service changes The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK) and New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) have advanced the introduction of the Asia-Europe schedule changes announced ... Cargotec reports robust sales and firm orderbook Cargotec, the Finland-based manufacturer and supplier of solutions for handling cargo, has posted very strong results for its fiscal year which ended December 31, ... Laid-up box tonnage now includes 8 x VLCS The number of idled containerships has soared to 286 for 750,900TEU as at the end of January, according to Alphaliner, up from the 268 676,000TEU reported mothballed ...

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Peter G called to testify Creditors move forward with attack on tycoon's 'side deal' and bankrupt tanker owner's dealings with Oaktree Capital. Vale plots grand opening Brazilian mining behemoth's Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail. Bloomberg blasts TBS Popular podcast commentator cries foul over bulker owner's choice of Chapter 11 venue due to Dublin domicile. An Aggarwal win on the cards Trip to a Singaporean seer may have put a Lion City broker en route to crystal ball glory. SSC reports flat earnings Lion City-listed car carrier owner and manager grows revenue but not profit. G6 speeds box tie-up Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule. TK nears 'transformative' deal Teekay Corp may be lining up the sale of more than ten tankers to New York-listed spinoff, analyst says. Essar Shipping turns red Indian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month loss after separating from ports group. Marco Polo cans Taiwan plan Market conditions prompt Lion City-based offshore shipbuilder to abandon fundraiser. Knightsbridge not buying John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall. Otto Marine looks to Africa Singapore-based shipbuilder and owner sends another AHTS to Africa on long-term charter. Volstad ponders newbuild sale Norwegian owner says selling Bergen Group ordered vessel is also an option.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
New in-bond rule to be published soon U.S. shippers prepare for Libya visit FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications Report calls NY/NJ port authority 'dysfunctional' G6 lines move up start of Asia-Europe pact Maersk adjusts Europe-Middle East network American Shipping Group becomes TOTE Maersk slows 225 loop, adds Port Elizabeth Mattel values long-term shipping partners MarAd chief counsel moves to DOT

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Rotterdam welcomes opening of hydrogen factory Oil companies are investing in cleaner production processes because of more stringent environmental requirements. WFS starts more court proceedings Supplier is claiming $338,000 for fuel supplied in September and October last year. Mixed prices movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg Prompt product tight in Rotterdam. Fujairah bunker prices stable Good product avails and bunker demand in Durban. Bunker prices hit tanker operator's results Hedging instruments mean Odfjell pays well below BWI benchmark. ICS objects to Bahamas proposal on CO2 reduction 'Many governments seemed more interested in how much money can be raised from shipping than reducing emissions,' says ICS. Analysts say Glencore/Itochu 'marriage is over' Glencore move has 'bought out' Chemoil's other shareholder. Sailing ships 'have great economic potential' Second vessel joins sailing fleet carrying commercial cargoes. Ice causing disruption in Hamburg Tugs used as ice breakers in north German ports. GL's FutureShip in partnership with energy management solutions firm FutureShip and Marorka to provide integrated solution to emission reduction and fuel efficiency. Bunker fuels firm at major Asian ports mid week Demand for bunkers generally below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Decision to upgrade Los Angeles port vessel under review US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questions the upgrade of Angelena II. Colombo facing 'acute' supply tightness Dry docking of bunker tanker affecting marine fuel cargo supplies to the port, says local traders. US terminal company sees 25% growth profit Magellan Midstream Partners posted quarterly record income of $110.3 million for Q4 2011. Crowley Maritime forms alliance with towing company Allies with PB Towage Ltd., part of the Pacific Basin Shipping group. Chemoil shares rising after Glencore move Glencore has raised its stake in the marine fuel supplier to 89.04%.

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SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

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