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October 31, 2012

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US east coast ports take steps to brace themselves for Hurricane Sandy China's domestic container handling soars tenfold in decade to 2011 DP World suffers 1pc volume decline to 14.2 million TEU in third quarter Poland's ports increase January-August throughput 20.1pc to 1,065,203 TEU Parked trucks clog Manila port, awaiting daily lifting of trucking ban Asia Development Bank to lend US$24 million loan to China's logistics project Three Chongqing trailer trucking companies to get US$1.6 million subsidy Major shipping lines skip Dammam calls until heavy congestion eases Heihe trade slips on weak Russian economy, currency, high Chinese prices Milan developer to spend US$900 million into Chongqing logistics park Kuehne + Nagel wins Lego e-commerce internet contract in Belgium Xiamen government buys Dongdu Cargo facility, turns it into cruise terminal DP World's CT3 to install CyberLogitec OPUS TOS to boost box capacity UPS opens three healthcare distribution facilities in Asia Pacific FedEx's air cargo hub in Piedmont comes under fire as traffic declines Dnata's freight up 700pc on surge in heavylift cargo through Dubai airport

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Indian Ocean Rim nations to hold talks on piracy MOL recognised for climate change disclosure New Safmarine 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding sustainable solutions Vessel operating costs expected to rise over the next two years Vigilance Awareness Week being observed at SCI Deals inked for exporting 2 lakh bales of cotton HBT threatens to quit Haldia operations PPP to play major role in Railways' Vision 2020: Minister RBI cuts CRR by 0.25 pc; keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
New loan for Montenegrin emergency rail infrastructure rehabilitation The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional EUR 10 million to the national rail infrastructure management company of Montenegro (ZICG). Z... SriLankan Airlines increases capacity on Kuala Lumpur route From today (30 October), SriLankan Airlines is increasing capacity on four of its 14 weekly Colombo - Kuala Lumpur flights with Airbus A330-200 and/or A340-300 equipment, instead o... Fret SNCF expands its MLMC offer and opens it to international routes Fret SNCF, the freight division of the French state railway SNCF, is enhancing its single wagon "multi-lots multi-clients" offer (MLMC) and extending it to international... Ethiopian Airlines operated first B787 Dreamliner humanitarian flight US plane maker Boeing recently joined with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) to deliver approximately 9 t of medical supplies to Black Lion Hospital - Ethiop... US Airways posts highest Q3 earnings in company history The Arizona-based US Airways Group Inc reported a Q3/2012 net profit of USD192 million (excluding special items), the second highest Q3 profit excluding special items in the compan... Global Express Services (Overseas Group) with new president and CEO Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), a third-party logistics provider with 58 offices worldwide, has appointed Michael C. Hughes as president, chief executive and a member... Höegh Autoliners with new capacity from 2014 The Scandinavian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC), which are to be deliv... Daimler Trucks Mexico receives orders for 140 Freightliners Two leading transport and logistics companies in Mexico have purchased a formidable package of 140 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Cascadia medium-duty and heavy-du... Scania sells fewer trucks Truck maker Scania reported that its earnings for the first nine months of 2012 amounted to SEK 6.135 million. A drop in vehicle volumes, lower capacity utilisation and a high... Ceva Logistics: Cochovity for business development in the Americas Ceva Logistics has appointed Cindy Cochovity as executive vice-president of business development for the Americas region. Cochovity has served Ceva and its legacy companies with pr... Transco expanding in southern Germany The German logistics service provider Transco's branch office in Weil am Rhein is augmenting its contract logistics sector. The firm put an additional warehouse with 3,000 sqm of h... FedEx Express builds new hub in Shanghai The US service provider FedEx Express is to establish a new, USD 100 million international express and cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong international airport (China). FedEx reported th... DSV reports solid results in Q3/2012 The Danish transport and logistics company DSV reported revenues of DKK 11.31 billion (EUR 1.52 billion) in its interim financial results for Q3/2012, a 3.7% increase compared to t...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Report finds progress made to lower Puget Sound air pollution Territorial Sea Plan workshop set for Nov. 1 in North Bend Port of Anacortes holding contest to update Cap Sante Marina logo TSA member carriers eye increase to dry cargo rates Panama Canal Authority taps firm for bridge contract

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Nordic Plan offers flexible underwriting solution Will the London market follow Oslo's lead? Skuld and Britannia increases pass pain on to members Both clubs apply general increases but create models to aid payments New RSA cover targets charterers RSA dips into marine liabilities segment with $100m package London Stock Exchange kicks off shipping charm offensive Counter-cyclical bid to lure shipping listings to UK stresses benefits of access to capital Diversity brings strength to Braemar's bottom line Technical division's work on Rena salvage supports revenue increase NOL's glass is half full Full-year loss will be mitigated by efficiency gains and victories over cost Attica files state aid rules complaint against Grimaldi Greek ferry firm 'appalled' by Italian owner's comments on overcapacity in Adriatic Rongsheng reports earnings collapse Nine-month figures reveal tumbling profits at China's top private yard Say no to herd mentality China must avoid overcapacity in offshore as well as in shipbuilding Braemar's shipbroking rises above cautious credit climate But deals get complicated when principals do not trade with each other, says Kidwell Indian Ocean floating armouries operate in a regulatory void 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy could compromise insurance for security firms and owners German owners lack commitment to education, says nautical group Association slams lack of funding and onboard placements Cosco loses $1bn in first nine months State giant posts another hefty quarterly loss Cansi slams race by Chinese yards to boost offshore capacity It is wrong to ' blindly increase' greenfield capacity, says shipbuilder group Flaminia clean-up will take two months German government says return of fire-damaged boxship cost more than $130,000 CSCL reinforces quarterly profit Narrower nine month net loss raises prospect of full-year profit Pipeline forces CSD to deploy more tankers in overseas trade Riyi project could reduce demand by 138-139 VLCC shipments a year Gas goes west With little commercial marine fuel demand in Europe, is it time to look to North America? CSSC units report dismal performances Updated: Flagship CSSC Holdings sees profits plunge and GSI and CSSC JHI flipped into the red Lower daily charter rate squeezes Rickmers' latest profits Company has the cashflow to ride out uncertainty, says Preben Hansen Divestment contributes to slower volumes for DP World Dubai port giant reports strongest growth at home and in emerging markets Shanghai reports profit growth despite dip in box volumes Operator of the world's busiest port benefits from tax rebates China Shipping withdraws two Asia-Europe sailings Decision comes as prospects for November 1 rate hike remain uncertain NOL presses ahead with this year's second bond issue Singapore box operator will raise $245m for general purposes and investment China tanker giant posts third-quarter loss LNG shipping is the sole positive as CMES is hit by bunker costs and low freight rates Norwegian Car Carriers issues shares to buy secondhand tonnage Debt financing is in place for 70% of 2010-built vessel's purchase price Bergen signs shipbuilding division over to joint venture Partnership with unnamed European firm aims to return yards to profitability Omega's Chapter 11 saga set to drag on into December Hurricane Sandy forces postponement of cash collateral matter

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
HHI's profits cut in half HYUNDAI HI of South Korea said net profits for the first nine months of 2012 were cut in half year on year CIMC's profits crash SHENZHEN-listed CIMC said today its profits slumped by 52.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 Braemar posts even profits BRAEMAR Shipping Services, the London shipbroker and services group, today posted stable profits for 1H12 despite weak markets RMT's 3Q profits fall 26% RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today net profits for 3Q12 dropped 26% year on year to $8.23M MES profits dive 58% MITSUI Engineering & Shipbuilding said today that net profits for the first half of its current fiscal year dropped 58.1% year on year to ¥3.016Bn ($38M) Dolphin might issue bonds DOLPHIN, Norway's offshore service vessel operator, said today the group might issue a senior unsecured bond with maturity in November 2016 NOL raises $246M in bonds NOL SAID it raised S$300M ($246M) from its fourth bond offering under its $1.5Bn euro-denominated medium-term note programme China's breakers face losses CHINA'S shipbreakers warned today they would report full-year losses, reflecting a 30% fall in Chinese scrap steel prices year on year Big charter box ships under pressure TIMECHARTER rates for post-Panamax and Panamax box ships are continuing to lose ground this week China's bunker demand growing 10% per year BUNKER fuel consumption will rise 10% per year for each of the next three years, China Marine Bunker Supply has warned Adelaide move costs DPW DUBAI Ports World told Fairplay today selling its stake in Adelaide's box terminal has caused a 17% year on year fall in its volume in the Americas and Australia Chinese ordered more newbuildings than Greeks CHINESE companies booked more newbuildings than their Greek counterparts in the first nine months of the year, broker Golden Destiny has revealed Daiichi Chuo Kisen warns of bigger losses JAPANESE ship operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has warned of bigger losses ahead of its results for the first half of its fiscal year Chinese shipbreaking gains as Bangladesh fades CHINESE shipbreakers won more tonnage last week as owners became disillusioned with the weakening market in Bangladesh

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Asia-U.S. Carriers Seek December Rate Hike In an attempt to prevent freight rates from eroding during the slack season, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia plan to increase rates $400 per 40-foot container on shipments to the West Coast and $600 per FEU to all other destinations, effective Dec. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Port of Virginia to Reopen to Ships Tuesday Night The Virginia Port Authority said its marine terminal will start handling vessels at 7 p.m. Tuesday. After closing Monday to ride out Hurricane Sandy, the port reopened Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., but wasn't ready to handle vessels while the terminals were inspected for any storm damage. "There was no damage, only... Rickmers Maritime Profit Dives Rickmers Maritime's third quarter profit plunged 26 percent from a year earlier on lower charter revenue and increased costs, but the Singapore-based trust said its strong cash flow would help it to ride out volatile market conditions. Net profit fell to $8.2 million from $11.1 million in the third quarter of... Norwegian Car Carriers Issues Shares to Acquire Ship Norwegian Car Carriers is issuing shares to raise 80 million to 100 million kroner ($13.9 million to $17.4 million) to help finance the acquisition of a secondhand vessel to transport automobiles. The Oslo-listed company said it already has received offers of debt financing to cover 70 percent of the cost of... NY-NJ Ports, Airports Undergo Post-Storm Assessment All marine terminals in the Port of New and New Jersey remained closed on Tuesday while port workers inspected them for damage. in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. All three airports in New York City also remained closed Tuesday morning, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All mass transit... Port of Virginia Reopens, But Won't Handle Ships Yet All marine terminals in the Port of Virginia reopened Tuesday at 8 a.m., two hours later than usual, following the passing of Hurricane Sandy. The Virginia Port Authority said there would be no vessel operations until the U.S. Coast Guard completes a port assessment and the sea lanes are reopened. The...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Carrier GRIs gets boost from capacity culls and lay-ups The blanking of two Asia to Europe voyages in November by CSCL, added to the voiding of sailings by the CKYH and G6 alliances and Maersk Line, is clearly swinging ... DP World compensates for slack European market Container port operating giant DP World saw its Q3 2012 throughput contract by 1% compared to the same quarter of 2011 to 14.2 million TEU - the result ... CSCL to blank two November Asia - Europe voyages State-run China Shipping Container Line [CSCL] will void scheduled sailings on weeks 45 and 48 on its Asia - north Europe AEX1 service to underpin the 'industry' ... Super storm claims 13 lives on USEC The states of New York and New Jersey are today in the grip of a major disaster after megastorm Sandy made landfall last night battering the US east coast and flooding ... Evergreen out of the red Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has returned to the black for the nine months of trading posting a net profit of USD3.6 million for the January to September period.The ... Portek bucks the downturn Singapore-headquartered port operator, Portek International has reported a 16% increase in containers processed through its global terminals at the halfway stage ...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Spring Bok master fined A Seatrade reefer captain has been fined in a UK court following March's collision with a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off Dover. CFL buys Greenfleet Dutch shipping company CFL is taking over Greenfleet Crew as it looks to expand its fleet. Tanker grounds on street A veteran tanker has grounded on a street in Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. CSDC falls China Shipping Development Corp has recorded smaller third quarter earnings as revenue fell. Huge loss for CCHC Boxship and bulker giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has been hit by rising costs as it turned in a mammoth loss for the first nine months. Atlantska slides Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has plunged to a loss as rates slipped in the first nine months. CSCL swings to profit China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has returned to profit in the third quarter as box rates improved. TTA's scrap success Thoresen Thai Agencies has cashed in its oldest bulker, it is claimed. Rickmers dips in third Higher costs and lower revenue chalked down Rickmers Maritime's third quarter bottom line by 26%. Braemar eyes 'big stuff' Braemar Seascope has an eye on expanding into the high-end offshore market if it can find the right name to lead the charge, its CEO says. Precious ups profit Cutting its losses on a series of delayed vessels at India's ABG Shipyard has helped push Precious Shipping to an improved set of third quarter numbers. Cargoship hits beach A cargoship has run aground on a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Rongsheng profit dwindles China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to haemorrhage profit in 2012. Sasebo struggling Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has suffered a big swing into the red in the first half. Siem in October quartet Siem Offshore has once again turned to a Norwegian shipyard for its latest newbuilding. Two hurt in ferry fire Two Canadian shipyard workers have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on board a drydocked ferry. NOCC plots cash grab Norwegian Car Carriers is lining up a private placement to part fund its latest vessel purchase. Kyoei coming back Japan's Kyoei Tanker has switched its six-month earnings forecast from loss to profit. MES making less Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has posted a big fall in six-month profit. Alang death toll rises An explosion earlier this month on a tanker at an Alang shipbreaking yard has claimed the life of another worker. Drunk master jailed A Ukrainian captain has been sentenced to a month in a Danish jail after being found drunk on his vessel. Braemar's glass half-full London broker Braemar Shipping Services has edged up its first-half profit amid signs of improvement in the industry. Panamax demo nears 100 Panamax bulkers sold for scrap so far this year are on the verge of passing the psychological 100 ship barrier, according to brokers. Profits trimmed at SITC China's SITC International has seen its nine month profits trimmed by higher costs - particularly bunker expenses. Basma big on India Hassan Basma, boss of Malaysia's Bumi Armada, says he is very bullish on the prospects for FPSO demand in India. NOL gets bonds away Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has successfully raised SGD300m ($245m) from its second straight bond issue this year. Costs set to rise Vessel operating costs are expected to rise 3% this year and next according to a new survey by Moore Stephens. ISC details UOS funding International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has unveiled how it intends to finance its acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS).

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Walmart DC 20% powered by wind turbine The wind turbine is Walmart's first onsite industrial-sized wind turbine and will generate about 2.2 million kilowatt hours of power, providing up to 20 percent of the Red Bluff, Calif. distribution center's annual electricity use. Maersk hiking TP rates in December The liner carrier's increases, effective from Dec. 1, are $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube and $506 per 45-foot high cube container to U.S. West Coast ports. Allee to leave Gulfport post Gulfport Director Don Allee will resign from his post, effective Nov. 2, in the wake of scrutiny over how the Mississippi port has used $570 million in federal funds after Hurricane Katrina, according to local reports. Tanker pushed aground on Staten Island Maersk adjusts for Asia-Europe winter disruptions Landmark, bpost in acquisition talks Belgian postal operator bpost is in talks to acquire a majority share of Ontario, Calif.-based Landmark Distribution, a cross-border parcel logistics specialist, and sister company Landmark Trade Services in Canada. Maersk speeds up Asia-W. Africa loops again Panama Canal Authority awards contract for new bridge INTTRA, Sinotrans expand agreement Logistics center to open in Lansing, Michigan NVO Countdown - No. 3 ABS opens technology center in Busan

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
ABS opens energy technology centre Focus areas will include LNG technology, renewable energy development, alternative fuels and environmental efficiency. Marine gas oil prices unchanged in Fujairah But markets maintained a mixed picture elsewhere. US East Coast distillates may face upward price pressure Low inventories and imports prompt concerns about supplies ahead of winter months. IFO prices down across Europe Weak demand seen in most markets. Cosco looks to full-year loss High bunker prices identified as factor in weak financial performance. Replacement found for arrested cruise ship Australian company says it has found substitute tonnage for arrested vessel. Costly bunkers eat into SITC profits But Chinese carrier plots brighter future on expected regional growth. Dynamic Oil Trading hires again Recently launched Wrist Group company says it expects to make further appointments. Losses widen at Scorpio Tankers Fuel efficient newbuildings put firm in 'desirable position', says CEO. IFO prices largely down at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Azerbaijan toughens domestic shipping laws Requires vessels trading within inland territorial waters to carry four additional documents. Performance system achieves fuel efficiency Eitzen Chemical has seen improvement in vessel fuel consumption, says spokesman. US barge operator posts marginal increase in net profit Due to high utilisation levels and price increases for services, says Kirby Corporation. Director leaves Singapore-based bunker trading firm Resignation takes effect from October 25.

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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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