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May 23, 2012

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Ship scrapping accelerates, but fails to offset tonnage in market CSCL's 14,074-TEU Neptune surpasses upper size limits of expanded Panama Far East transshipments to be hit as MSC ups westward rate from east Med Ferry collision causes Gdynia Baltic Container Terminal crane collapse Ship bargains galore as market slows down: Malaysian Shipping Association Wuhan box train to Ulan Bator, city's first international rail link Hebei ports volume up 8.8pc to 252 million tonnes in first four months Jiangsu's Dafeng port launches shipping line to Pyeongtaek, South Korea China's e-commerce demands more sophisticated, comprehensive distribution Nairobi upgrades Kenya Ports Authority from 'good' to 'very good' Container terminal future bright as Turkey's new main highway swings by China Southern's April cargo volume grows 7.2pc to 103,400 tonnes Air China's April cargo throughput down 11.7pc to 93,300 tonnes DHL sets up international centre in Hong Kong to enhance HK-US delivery

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Essar Shipping net jumps to 55 cr. in Q4 MOL Rate fluctuations a necessity in shipping: MOL UK head Handicraft exports climb 11 pc to $ 227 m in April Iron ore export projected to hit record low in FY13 Panel proposes export of 2 mt wheat from govt reserves Adani Enterprises' consolidated income up 49 per cent in FY 12 Vizag harbour project to be completed before schedule: Leighton Arshiya Rail Infrastructure inks rake leasing agreement with GATX Govt mulling allowing export of skimmed milk powder Great potential to boost trade with LatAm, Africa: Scindia India now importing iron ore EU envoy expects to seal FTA with India this year

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MAY 22, 2012
Around EUR 400 million to be ploughed into Carinthia's motorways Asfinag, the company that finances Austria's motorways and high-speed highways, plans to invest more than EUR 400 million in widening and modernising motorways in the state of Cari... Hellmann Worldwide Logistics steps up rail transport services Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, an Osnabruck (Germany)-based logistics service provider, began to operate a rail solutions service for urgent general cargo shipments in 2004. Now Hel... Irún - Jundiz (Vitoria) rail link terminated The Spanish rail service provider Renfe terminated the Irún - Jundiz - Irún service on 6 May 2012. The move was due to lack of demand. The German intermodal transport provider, Kom... Logesta celebrating tenth anniversary Logesta, a Spanish company that specialises in long-distance road haulage, increased its economic sales from EUR 36.8 million to EUR 137.84 million in the last ten years. In ... OOCL to increase rates With effect from 15 June, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), a subsidiary of Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), will apply a general rate increase (GRI) of USD 200... JadeWeserPort joins SPC The German port implementation company JadeWeserPort Realisierungs GmbH became a member of the association that supports the Bonn (Germany)-based ShortSeaShipping Inland Waterway P... France: Frédéric Cuvillier new minister of transport Frédéric Cuvillier has become minister of transport in the new French government. Nicole Bricq, the minister of the environment, will be the deputy minister for transport and the m... Hong Kong airport prolongs CEO's term of office The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is extending its CEO Stanley Hui Hon-chung's term of office by two years from 1 February 2013. Hui was appointed CEO of AAHK in February 2007... FAA proposes USD 395,850 civil penalty against US Airways The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a USD 395,850 civil penalty against US Airways Inc, based in Tempe AZ, for allegedly violating the US Department of Tr... Boeing delivers UK Royal Air Force's eighth C-17 Globemaster III The US aerospace giant Boeing recently delivered the United Kingdom's eighth C-17 Globemaster III to the Royal Air Force (RAF). The first RAF C-17s entered service in 2001 and have... Cargolux launched weekly service to Manaus Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International launched a B747-400F airfreight service to Manaus (Brazil) on 18 May. The city is the capital of the federal state of Amazonas whic... Flash Europe takes over Roberts Europe The express logistics company Flash Europe took over the direct courier service provider Roberts Europe, based in Maastricht (Netherlands), with effect form 10 May 2012. Details of... Post Nord AB gets the go-ahead for two acquisitions The Danish-Swedish mail service provider Post Nord AB posted a Q1/2012 turnover of SEK 9.993 billion (EUR 1.093 billion), a slight decrease of less than 1% compared to the previous... GLS and Itella Logistics working together in the Baltic region The GLS Group has teamed up with Itella Logistics for the export and delivery of parcels to Lithuania and Latvia. As both parcel specialists have already been working together in E...

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MAY 22, 2012
LPD 23 completes successful builder's sea trials Freire delivers research ship to Qatar Graig to supervise ten more bulker newbuilds at Jiangsu... BMT Nigel Gee to provide vessel designs to Estonia's BLRT... American Club e-learning module deals with VGP compliance T.O.S. takes delivery of portable tug trainer simulator Coast Guard compliance chief sounds alarm on U.S.-flag ship... GL and MAN study looks at LNG as containership fuel

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MAY 22, 2012
OOCL warns of possible strike against Canadian Pacific Railway ATA truck tonnage index lower during month of April MOL to begin new service covering China/Middle East WSF releases draft plan for new Mukilteo Ferry Terminal APL nets Coast Guard honor for marine environmental protection

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MAY 22, 2012
Gibraltar Strait eyes hub growth Regional transhipment capacity will nearly double by 2015 Algeciras and Tangier gear up for bigger ships Ports position themselves for ultra-large containerships Arab Spring casts spotlight on labour Moroccan port workforce joined calls for reform China feels the pinch Economic planners change their tune as trade slows A flat marine market is no bad thing Things could be worse after year of record natural catastrophes P&I clubs say results are robust in spite of high claims volatility Turbulent and and uncertain investment markets also take toll Downturn claims youngest vessel sold for scrap Youngest vessel to be demolished since global financial downturn began Tyne urges Liverpool to repay cruise terminal grant in full UK northeast port calls on European Commission to investigate past funding Germany's smaller owners fear looming insolvencies Small and medium-sized outfits heading for crisis without a recovery in charter rates and support from the banks Costa reacts first to Greek cruise liberalisation Costa Atlantica headed for Crete and Rhodes this summer Cargo uptick fails to push aframax market out of stupor Asian time-charter deal at $9,500 per day fails Sanctions among 'array of problems' vexing shipping Greek shipowners' leader Theodore Veniamis sounds confident note ahead of Posidonia 2012 Panamax market in 'stand off' between owners and charterers Spot rates set to continue declining over the next week as more tonnage becomes available Defendant's absence disrupts Novoship trial Unclear when Mr Mikhaylyuk will be well enough to attend court Almi hires ex-UBS man to secure finance for future LNG spree Souyoutzoglou to secure funds for projected $1.6bn fleet expansion Sevan on track with FPSO Sevan Voyageur delivery to Teekay Offshore specialist posts $8.1m first-quarter net profit Costa Allegra repairs still on hold due to possible sale Cruiseship remains berthed at Fincantieri Shipyard Athens and Korea stock exchanges agree shipping listings pact Dual-listed owners tap a larger investor pool, claim bourses Double standards Given the different attitudes that exist across the IMO member states, it will be difficult to find common ground on standards for armed guards Damco unveils east-west split for Europe Logistics firm divides business between mature and emerging markets Cobelfret received no 'special treatment' to drop Sanko claim Belgian firm among three claimants pursuing Japanese operator in Baltimore court China's thermal coal and iron ore orders face default or delay At least six coal cargoes re-offered on discount Drought threatens next Australian grain harvest Forecast drop in exports could get worse Seaway pipeline reverses its flow Pumping oil out of US flags long-term export trend Vale denies cutting out Cosco Mining giant says it has chartered seven Cosco ships this year Graig China to supervise Global Union suezmax contract Unit of Cardiff-based Graig to oversee building of 10 tankers at Rongsheng Liverpool must repay grant to target turnaround cruise calls UPDATED: Rivals say port must repay all public funding DFDS reports revenue drop UPDATED: Falling UK demand and North Sea overcapacity erode first-quarter results Singapore's rising star Singapore should find a way to bottle its initiative and sell it to other hubs French unions call STX strike Demand for nationalisation of St Nazaire yard

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MAY 22, 2012
Sasebo profits plunge 84% JAPAN'S shipbuilder Sasebo HI said profits for the fiscal year that ended 31 March 2012 plunged 83.6% year on year to ¥734M ($9.2M), from ¥4.478Bn Upside seen for box shares CIMB Securities today predicted shares for box shipping groups, which slid over the past fortnight, would rebound in 2H12 Capesizes defy weak breaking sector SALES of Capesizes for demolition are defying the slide in ship scrapping prices DFDS stumbles to losses DANISH shipping and logistics group DFDS ran up 110M kroner in net losses ($19.9M and €14.8M) during the first quarter, from profits of 7M in that period of last year Boyden debuts drybulk ratings GLOBAL Hunter Securities officially unveiled its drybulk coverage today, led by veteran analyst Natasha Boyden, who left Cantor Fitzgerald in March Iran crude gets through INDIA'S Mangalore Refining & Petrochemicals obtained insurance from an unidentified Iranian provider for a crude cargo from Iran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today SinOceanic gets $164M LOAN DEALS have raised $164M in short-term funding for SinOceanic Shipping 'KG Nouveau' predicted GERMAN shipowners are preparing for stark changes in how they raise equity, Germany's VDR shipowners' association told Fairplay today Chinese LNG imports seen rising 40% CHINA is expected to import 18.1Bn m³ of LNG this year, up 40% from last year, the Shipping China 2012 conference heard today in Shanghai Panamax bulkers trend down RATES for Panamax bulkers are falling nearly across the board, with only Continent/Far East routes bucking the trend VLCC rates surge on fixing for June journeys BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC owners fixing already for June are giving the sector reason for optimism this week Sanko cancels LPG ship order EMBATTLED Japanese shipowner Sanko Steamship has cancelled a very large gas carrier ordered at compatriot yard Sasebo HI

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MAY 22, 2012
For-Hire Truck Tonnage Dips 1.1 Percent in April For-hire truck tonnage dropped 1.1 percent in April from March, but grew at a slightly faster year-over-year pace, 3.5 percent,... NY-NJ Port Authority Seeks Back Rent From Auto Processor The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it has given the port's largest auto processor eight days... US Third-Party Logistics Revenue Up 5.9 Percent U.S. third-party logistics providers' net revenue rose 5.9 percent in 2011, led by domestic transportation management and value-added warehousing and... Truckload Capacity Flattening, Survey Shows Capacity at a group of seven large truckload carriers dropped 0.6 percent from a year ago in the first quarter... Labor Minister Attempts to Prevent Canadian Pacific Strike Canadian Labor Minister Lisa Raitt plans to meet with representatives of Canadian Pacific and a railroad union today in an... Ocean Carriers Plan to Double Scrapping This Year Ocean carriers and shipowners are set to scrap container ships totaling more than 200,000 20-foot equivalent units capacity in 2012,... Damco Volume Grew in First Quarter Damco, the logistics unit of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, posted increases in first quarter volume, revenue and gross profit, but... RailAmerica for Sale, Report Says The owner of RailAmerica, a short line and regional railroad holding company, is reportedly trying to find a buyer for... DFDS Faces First Quarter Losses DFDS, Europe's biggest integrated short sea shipping and logistics company, slumped to a 97 million Danish kroner [$16.7 million] pre-tax... New Geared Container Ship Joins Safmarine Fleet Safmarine took delivery of its latest container ship on Monday, the Safmarine Chachai, which was specially built for the African... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise India-Europe Freight Rates Hapag-Lloyd will implement a general rate increase on its services from India to Europe and the Mediterranean. The planned...

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MAY 22, 2012
Safmarine takes control of latest WAFMAX ship Safmarine has taken control of its third 4,500TEU capacity WAFMAX-class ship. The vessel will be deployed in the carrier's weekly Asia/West Africa service which ... Geodis Wilson launches trucking between China and ASEAN Logistics company Geodis Wilson has announced that it is expanding its truck operations in Asia to include China - an extension of its existing routes through Singapore, ... Evergreen starts South Asia/Middle East shuttle service Evergreen Line is to start a new service between southern India/Sri Lanka and the Middle East in early June. According to a brief announcement issued by Taiwan's ... TPT adds new cranes in Durban Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has taken delivery of the first two in a series of six mobile cranes for its multipurpose Durban Ro-Ro Maydon Wharf Terminal ... MOL ups its coverage of China/Middle East via new partnership MOL has boosted its coverage of the China/Middle East market by joining K Line, Pacific International Line (PIL) and Wan Hai's existing service next month.Dubbed ... Ruscon to improve Russian rail service Ruscon aims to improve the reliability of its rail services in Russia through the provision of more owned railway equipment. The Russian-based logistics agent has ... Thai economy resurfaces after floods After suffering the worst floods in more than half a century in 2011 - stymieing manufacturing and prompting production suspensions around the world, as shipments ... Second-time also lucky for Karin Schepers A report by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch [MAIB] on the investigation of the grounding of the BG Freight-chartered 803TEU Karin Schepers off the ... Freight rates cruising for a bruising The latest information from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE), which is supported to some extent by the World Container Index, shows that the comparatively high ...

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MAY 22, 2012
Solvang cited US Coast Guard port inspections result in detention of Norwegian gas carrier, OSG tanker, ER Schiffart boxship and others. Sanko Mineral still in custody Cobelfret won't be given a better seat at the bargaining table after dropping claim as talks to free ship continue, Sanko says. Let's make a deal Creditor frees chemical tanker caught in the middle of $55m charter battle after penning new pact with Berlian Laju. Golar LNG Partners downed John Fredriksen's FSRU spin-off sees Q1 earnings eroded by costs of adding Golar Freeze, but margins improve. Boyden back in business Former Cantor Fitzgerald analyst wastes no time in starting up shipping coverage after clocking on at Global Hunter Securities. MOL joins rivals Japanese owner adding one post-panamax to Middle East service operated by K Line and others. DFDS falls to a loss But Danish owner sticking to profit forecast for 2012, despite over-capacity in North Sea ro-ro market. Dung on the run Police hunt Vietnamese owner's former chairman in mismanagement case after he fled before arrest. Will you see an end product? Clarksons questions if now is the right time to wade in with MR and LR newbuilding contracts. Dark day for boxship Zodiac vessel held in Hong Kong after inspectors found faults relating to insufficient lighting. Vale rubbishes boycott talk Brazilian mining giant says claims it is shunning the Chinese owner's vessels are wide of the mark. Yard window wide open Deutsche Bank spots an opportunity for investors in South Korea's major shipbuilders despite economic black clouds. Sevan switches to black Teekay-controlled FPSO firm books a profit in the first quarter as restructuring efforts near an end. Passenger in toilet trouble UK man avoids jail after storming bridge of Red Funnel ferry in search of convenience. US shipping stocks see rally Frontline, OSG and Eagle Bulk all up over 10% Monday as Wall Street snaps a six-day losing streak.

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MAY 22, 2012
World Bank sees logistics performance slow down "Unfortunately, the logistics gap between rich and poor countries continues and the convergence trend experienced between 2007 and 2010 has stalled," said bank official Otaviano Canuto. Flextronics: U.S. sourcing may shift more to Mexico Company projections show Mexico will become a cheaper production route for getting goods to the United States over the next 10 years as prices in Europe and China flatten out due to continued increases in transportation costs. GAO says information-sharing reduces duty evasion CBP urged to create a policy and a mechanism for sharing information among ports regarding the use of higher bond amounts to help prevent evasion of antidumping and countervailing (AD/CV) duties. Maersk's truncates Expreso loop The ocean carrier has converted its North America-to-Central and South America Expreso service into an exclusive Central America feeder, dropping previous calls in the Gulf Coast of the United States and Mexico as well as the north coast of South America. NVO Countdown - No. 8 In the 12-month period from May 2011 through April 2012, SeaMaster Logistics, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of New Jersey-based Summit Logistics, moved 133,805 TEUs on U.S. inbound trades. Iran sanctions worry Asian shipowners MOL joins Far East/Mideast loop Geodis Wilson expands Asia trucking in China CaroTrans adds breakbulk, ro/ro unit COSCO hikes Asia-ECSA rates Safmarine gets new Africa-specific ship Canadian labor minister summons Teamsters SC exec arrested for illegal exports to Iran Zim sets peak season surcharge Latin America growth lures Asia 3PL SBS makes Hansen VP of U.S. Southeast GPI to serve Virgin in Japan U.S. Ex-Im Bank works with Colombian bank U.S. allows celery, arugula, spinach from Colombia

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MAY 22, 2012
APL receives premier environmental award 'We hope that our award win will serve as an industry benchmark and encourage others to similarly strive for environmental improvements.' EU moving towards early date for 0.50% sulphur limit Environmental groups welcome commitment that EU 'wants cleaner fuels earlier rather than later'. North European bunker markets firming on Tuesday Good demand and avails in Hamburg. Little movement in Fujairah bunker prices No 180 cSt avails in Cape Town until further notice. Noble Bunkers to enter Gulf of Mexico bunker market Player plans to supply ECA Compliant fuels. Supplier sees surge in bunker sales in Russian Far East Rosneft's volumes up by 34% in Q1. Eqypt to 'more than double bunker volumes' Growth to come on the back of the the opening of bunkering facilities at Port Said East Port on the Suez Canal. Ferry operator reports 'challenging market' DFDS blames higher bunker prices for increased costs. Bunker prices climbing in Asian ports No reports of problems with avails. Managing director leaves Singapore office of Fratelli Cosulich Ronnie Yeo to pursue new roads and career opportunities, says board member. Singapore ship chandlers and bunkering trade up in Q1 Increases were 'due largely to higher prices compared to a year ago', says Department of Statistics. Canadian oil firm 'evaluating' future of Dartmouth refinery Imperial Oil's Dartmouth refinery produces marine fuels, among other materials. Staff promotion at Marinoil Amelia Chapa has been promoted to sales manager.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

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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