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January 14, 2013

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Rate hikes return, Asia-Med US$1,356/TEU, Asia-Europe $1,418/TEU US box imports expected to rise 2.3pc in January, but strike risk looms Coscon and Sinotrans join hands in China-Japan shipping service Views differ whether slow steaming benefits shippers or only carriers Railway checkpoint of Alataw pass's trade volume hit 16.5 million tonnes Xinjiang's trade with Kazakhstan slips 7pc in first 11 months of 2012 CMA CGM moves Moroccan fruit, veg via Agadir, Dunkirk, St Petersburg Freight on Rail-commissioned research finds fault with larger trucks California's Menlo opens 7th distribution centre in Singapore Panama Canal approves construction start for bridge on Caribbean side Chongqing West Logistics Park key projects to generate vast returns Anhui province's 'logistics service supermarket' commences operation GCS/Ruscon starts Ust-Luga-Nizhniy Novgorod block box train service Federal Aviation Administration to run thorough check on Dreamliner Zhengzhou airport's international cargo volume surges 288pc in 2012 Indonesia's Sky Aviation takes delivery of first Sukhoi Superjet 100 Iberia restructuring adds more A330s in readiness for carbon taxes

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JANUARY 11, 2013
ABG Shipyard plans 5,000 cr. investment in Gujarat Arshiya International promoters make further payment to convert warrants Asia-Europe container trade slump spanned 11 months in 2012 K Line to refocus on intra-Asia business Kalmar to deliver three all-electric RTGs to CONCOR MANSAs new Executive Committee meets DG Shipping NYK Group cruise to support earthquake & tsunami reconstruction honoured as 2012 Cruise of the Year Shashi Kiran Shetty acknowledged as Global Indian Maritime Personality Weak cargo volumes undermined recent rate increases: Drewry Cotton exports likely to dip Pakistan to give India MFN status by month-end Turkey lifts safeguard duty on Indian cotton yarn Marc Van Peel remains Chairman of Antwerp Port Authority PIL filed against KoPT Container freight station planned near Attari Exports continue to fall; Dec. shipment declines by 1.92 pc to $24.8 bn Foreign shores hold greener pastures Forex reserves drop by $1.58 bn to $294.99 bn INR ends week firm on heavy dollar selling by exporters Release of Exim Indias Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Special Issue PD Ports welcomes worlds first purpose-built wind turbine installation vessel into Hartlepool Project Forwarding Certificate in Shanghai targets rising stars Rickmers-Linie expands global presence with new office in Singapore

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Russian Railways Logistics starts transporting Synthez-Kauchuk products Russian Railways Logistics (RRL) recently started to transport JSC Synthez-Kauchuk's finished goods for export. The first 30 containers have been shipped to India, Indonesia and So... Port of Antwerp handles 183.8 million t of freight in 2012 The port of Antwerp (Belgium) handled an estimated 183.8 million t of freight in 2012. This is a decrease of 1.8% compared with 2011, when 187.2 million t were lifted. The port's c... Lynden International expands network in Canada Lynden International, a full-service freight forwarding and logistics company in North America, opened a new service centre in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). The new location adds a s... Daimler Truck sales up significantly in 2012 Despite widely varying developments in its markets, Daimler Trucks was able to increase sales significantly last year. Unit sales through November 2012 for the division's six brand... CN expected to generate operational efficiencies and improve service Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has completed the merger of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company (EJ&E) into its Wisconsin Central Ltd. subsidiary. The merger o... Chemion Logistik pools management levels Chemion Logistik, a provider of logistics services for the chemical industry, implemented a new organisation structure that merged the second and third managerial levels, effective... Kuehne + Nagel lands Agco contract The global service provider Kuehne + Nagel (K + N) has been awarded a contract by Agco to manage its aftermarket parts distribution centre (PDC) in Johannesburg (South Africa). Fro... New head of corporate communications at Swisslog Reto Sidler will become head of Swisslog's corporate communications on 1 February. He is taking over from Christian Winiker, who is leaving the global provider of integrated solut... Brussels Airlines to expand African flight offer Brussels Airlines, a Belgian member of the Lufthansa group, is to augment its African flight offer by boosting frequencies to several destinations this year. Dakar (Senegal) will b... New aviation jet fuel in Doha Qatar Petroleum (QP), Qatar Airways and Shell celebrated the first commercial introduction of a new aviation jet fuel - the first to be approved globally in over two decades. The i... Dreamliner fire hits Japanese battery maker's shares The news agency Reuters has reported that shares of Japan's GS Yuasa, which makes batteries for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, fell sharply for a second day on 9 January after a fire abo... 15 years of service for Hertzog & Partner Armin Haug, regional manager south in Stuttgart, is celebrating his fifteenth successful year at Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH this month (January). Hertzog... Schenker Logistics building new logistics centre in Nuremberg's port The German service provider DB Schenker Logistics held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction work on a state-of-the-art logistics centre at the inlan... GLS opens new branch office in Zaragoza The parcel service provider GLS has opened a new branch office in San Juan de Mozarrifar near Zaragoza (Spain). The centre includes a 2,000 sqm warehouse with 13 docking gates, amo... Menlo Worldwide Logistics extends activities in Singapore Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, recently opened a new warehousing and retail distribution management centre on Sunview Way in Singapore. ...

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Tanker that struck Bay Bridge is cleared to sail EU funding for LNG bunkering vessel project ClassNK to expand its U.S. brown water market services Tidewater takes over three PSV newbuild contracts Deltamarin gets design contract for Stolt Nielsen newbuilds BAE Norfolk gets $80.6 million mod to LHD 7 contract

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Longtime Alexander Gow exec retires from president position FAA to conduct review of Boeing 787 critical systems US rail freight traffic comes in mixed for year Tom Albro named president of Port of Seattle Commission Oregon Air National Guard renews lease at Portland Airport

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JANUARY 11, 2013
The hows and whys of impairment Values on paper need to reflect real world, accountants stress Setting the parameters Impairment test is slightly different under the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The next generation Recruiting talent means promoting the industry to young people Unanswered questions It is time we stopped looking to apportion blame and started making changes to ensure a similar passengership casualty never happens again Ultrabulk orders kamsarmax bulk carrier in Japan Commercial operator builds up its own fleet IMO makes safety its priority Sekimizu pledges to reduce maritime casualties by half by 2015 Passengerships hit by reinsurance rates hike Sector bears the brunt with 125% increase from IG excess of loss contract renewal Regulatory sustainability tops the shipping agenda IMO plans industry-wide consultation as ICS calls for pragmatism Tight-lipped Carnival waits for the inquiry results UK chief executive eyes market reaction to the casualty Asia-Europe box trade bounces back Shanghai-Rotterdam surges nearly 14% as lines stall ships to squeeze out supply Cancelled OSG contracts taken up by new charterers More deals will appear this year, say brokers A paler shade of green A fuel-efficient newbuilding does not an eco-ship make Contship expects another 'complex' year ahead Volumes recover at Gioia Tauro hub but uncertainty persists Cruise lines put their house in order The cruiseship industry has moved quickly to review safety OSG sets stage for purge of charter and pool agreements Owners of rejected bareboat quintet fight back in court Costa Concordia's master to be indicted this month Prosecutors ended their investigation in December Singapore posts 5.9% rise in box throughput Port volume is edging up on Shanghai Capesize commentary: Stormy weather Brokers see a better week following in wake of the Australian cyclone Frontline raises $310m for newbuildings Fredriksen's expansion drive gathers steam IG overhauls general excess of loss contract Move mitigates significant rate increases sought by reinsurers Newbuilding consultants cash in on craze for eco designs Denmark's Erria eyes opportunities to advise owners Flag state's preliminary findings signal need for change Full report will establish how far responsibility extends beyond the master Italy's Costa Concordia investigation report still not released Lessons cannot be learned until vital information is released Cruise industry should look to aviation, says Skagerrak Foundation accident investigator outlines areas that need attention Costa Concordia: a salvage like no other Fall-out from the Costa Concordia casualty will 'rage on for years' STX Pan Ocean resells orders at STX OSV to Tidewater Acquisition rumours mount as shipbuilder resells its only offshore orders Costa Concordia drives premium hikes for shipowners As vessels get larger, the exposure risk grows too Emergency shot Debtor in possession financing could see Korea Line pull through Teekay Offshore Partners raises $235m in Norwegian bond issue Cash earmarked to pay off revolving debt China Shipping and MOL close to $1.5bn deal for eight LNG ships Six vessels to be built at Hudong Zhonghua, while two options may be bound for a second yard

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JANUARY 11, 2013
ClassNK expands in US JAPANESE classification society ClassNK is expanding its services in the US to meet growing demand Tripartite LNG deal struck JAPAN'S Chubu Electric Power said it has struck the first tripartite LNG sales purchase agreement in Asia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today ABG plans another yard INDIA'S largest private builder, ABG Shipyard, said today it plans to build a new yard in the West Coast state of Gujarat Malaysian oil terminal to be expanded MALAYSIA'S MISC and Vitol, the world's largest oil trader, plan nearly twice as much oil storage capacity at their terminal in Johor state, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Unipec outstrips Shell as tanker charter leader UNIPEC has supplanted Shell as the world's top tanker charterer, according to Poten & Partners, the New York broker COSCOL heavy-lift handling rises 106% COSCO Shipping's handling of heavy-lift cargo reached a record 146,200 tonnes in December, 106% more than in November GAIL to need 6-7 gas carriers THE ENERGY group GAIL India will need at least half a dozen of gas carriers to serve a new LNG terminal, a shipping analyst predicted today Boskalis raises €320M ROYAL Boskalis Westminster, the Dutch services group best known for dredging, said today it has raised €320M ($416M) in fresh equity Rizhao terminal expansion OK'd CHINA'S Rizhao port has gained approval for its plan to expand its Lanshan oil terminal's capacity by 300,000 tonnes per year Mariners missing in sinking TWO MARINERS are missing and nine more are awaiting rescue today off South Sulawesi, Indonesia, after their cement carrier Emeline sank in the Flores Sea during Cyclone Narelle Nam Cheong targets $38M MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong said today it wants to raise about S$47M ($38M) in capital by selling up to 190M ordinary shares Singapore fuel oil stocks near four-year low FUEL OIL and low-sulphur waxy residue stocks in Singapore have fallen nearly to a four-year low amid high demand for low-sulphur fuel oil in Japan Malaysia palm inventory rises MALAYSIAN palm oil stocks rose 27.6% year on year in 2012, mainly because of higher production and lower shipments to China and Pakistan Yangzijiang buys more Chongqing steel YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding has signed a contract with Chongqing Iron & Steel to buy 400,000 tonnes of marine steel in 2013 STX OSV secures deal for three PSVs STX OSV said today it has landed a deal with a returning client for three PSVs being built at its Norway yard

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JANUARY 13, 2013
A Cliffhanger for US Trade Get ready for another year of modest growth for U.S. containerized imports. Surprised? You shouldn't be. A year ago, I predicted overall imports would grow 2.8 percent in 2012; through September, imports were up 3.3 percent, and I'm forecasting full-year 2012 growth in the 3.0 to 3.5 percent range. As expected,... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Association of Canadian Port Authorities Given the number of unknowns faced by the global economy, any predictions as to what lies ahead for 2013 are likely to be about as accurate as reading the entrails of crows. Uncertainty regarding the economic strength of the European Union, the depth of a Chinese slowdown and, as I... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: APM Terminals Americas 2013 will be a continued year of change. We will see even larger vessels call throughout North and Latin America as shipping lines cascade further tonnage into these markets. This will require some ports and terminals to invest further in infrastructure to be able to handle the bigger ships. This... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: AMA Capital Partners / New York Maritime The "game changer" we have been championing for the industry for the past two years has been capital constraints. The tightness of bank lending combined with the challenges of raising equity, either private or public. Nothing has changed; indeed, one might argue that the situation worsened in 2012. Bankruptcies abound, and... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: AlixPartners To use an oft-cited, but appropriate, metaphor, the global container shipping community continues to find itself in somewhat of a "perfect storm." Early 2012 optimism that rates had positive momentum has all but dissipated as the industry enters the crucial first quarter rate season for 2013. The macroeconomic outlook for... Prospects for Growth Stronger Next Year The United States in 2013 may resume its role as the economic engine for the rest of the world, but to do so will require deep compromise from Republicans and Democrats to avoid the fiscal cliff that, left unchecked, could send the economy and trade over the edge. But with much... For Ocean Shipping, It's a Tale of Two Europes When the annual round of contract negotiations between trans-Atlantic shippers and ocean carriers starts up later this winter, the tone may be more intense than in the past. Freight rates in the trade ended 2012 with a whimper, as carriers collected only a small portion of the series of general... US-Latin Trade: En Fuego Latin America may have a long way to go if it's ever going to replace China as the largest exporter to the U.S., but the region is certainly making its presence felt in products as diverse as automobiles, electronics and apparel. Two-way trade between the U.S. and Latin America increased 82... Asia's Growth Comes From Within That Wan Hai Lines attributed its third quarter profit turnaround to its decision to shift resources from the destitute Asia-Europe market to growing intra-Asia trades is testament to the strong fundamentals underpinning Asia's regional trade. Asia's regional container business, which includes more than 3,500 port pairs, has always been complex. For... Carriers Keeping Eyes on Europe The Asia-Europe liner trades will dominate container shipping's strategic planning through 2013 as ocean carriers confront a nightmare mix of declining traffic, persistent overcapacity, high oil prices and the imminent arrival of the world's largest vessels. Many carriers returned to the black in 2012 from the bloodletting of 2011 largely because... Slowing Economic Growth Clouds Breakbulk Outlook The global market for breakbulk and project cargo, long considered somewhat immune to the economic cycles, is facing some of the same headwinds affecting other cargo sectors in 2013. The transportation of project cargo to the sites of large mining, oil-exploration and industrial projects is usually contracted out years in advance,... Three Common Global Trade Compliance Deficiencies that Affect Your Bottom Line Today, the benefits of sourcing from low cost countries and selling into new foreign markets are driving most companies to go global. However, many of these companies are still making do with sub-standard global processes and technologies borrowed from domestic organizations.Amber Road's latest eBook, Three Common Global Trade Compliance Deficiencies...

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Lines' profits could reach USD5bn in 2013 Global container lines should end 2013 comfortably in profit after a collective return to the black last year, as long as they are able to keep ship supply under ... GCS/Ruscon launches Russian block-train A new block-train service is being launched by GCS/Ruscon out of the new Ust-Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) over a distance of more than 1,100km to Nizhniy Novgorod, ... Another 'complex' year for Contship The Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello-led Contship Italia, a major player in the Italian port market, experienced a 'complex' year at its terminals in 2012 and is expecting ... 14% spike in Asia north Europe spot rates Drewry's Shanghai to Rotterdam World Container Index jumped by 13.8% this week, to $2,727 per FEU after falling back by a similar number around the Christmas period. ... Chinese exports smash forecasts Exports from China rocketed by 14.1% year-on-year in November beating analyst predications by a massive 10%. It added to the positive sentiment following the recent ... Box traffic retreats at Dunkirk French North Sea port Dunkirk saw container traffic fall 5% last year to 260,000 teu although total volumes for all trades were near-static at 47.2m tonnes.France's ...

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JANUARY 11, 2013
DFDS quells uncertainty Negotiations between DFDS of Denmark and insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften over a troubled newbuilding order haven't collapsed despite reports to the contrary. Tsakos tied to raid The sale-and-purchase market is ripe with rumours that diversified Greek operator Tsakos Shipping & Trading has paid $90m to purchase a pair of panamax containerships. Duo detained The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accused the crews of an Odfjell chemical carrier and bulker controlled by the Navios clan of discharging oily waste into the sea. Principal behind buy? Principal Maritime of the US is rumoured to be the buyer of a suezmax resale from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries. Ultrabulk back in Japan Ultrabulk has returned to its favoured shipbuilding nation of Japan for a kamsarmax newbuilding. Crew on strike Seafarers on a German cargoship have refused to work due to lack of pay. Trafigura pulls the trigger Trafigura has acquired three medium-range (MR) products tankers from Overseas Maritime Carriers (OMC) of Switzerland. Danske's double top Danske Bank has flagged AP Moller-Maersk and Hoegh LNG as its top picks for 2013. Farstad racks them up Farstad has won charter contracts for six of its offshore support vessels with a variety of companies. VL scrap trap VLCC scrapping could slow this year as owners look to catch the upturn with older vessels, ICAP says. Indian bond boost Two Indian ports and a shipping company have won state approval to sell INR 35bn ($638.5m) of tax-free bonds. GAIL still undecided India's state-run gas group may yet charter in the seven new LNG carriers it needs, rather than heading to shipyards for newbuildings. Nigerian attacks retreat An escalation of pirate activity in the Niger Delta at the end of 2012 did not stop a reduction in incidents in Nigerian waters in the year as a whole. TransLink angers yards Canadian shipbuilders have called for a domestic owner's ferry order in the Netherlands to be cancelled. V.Ships to bang down door V.Ships is hoping its new deal with Costamare will finally open the door to the Greek market for the world's third largest third party shipmanager. Nam Cheong in fundraiser Nam Cheong plans to carry out a new share offering to help fund its shipbuilding and vessel chartering businesses. Waste boxes sent back A German containership must return two boxes allegedly containing toxic waste to the UK, Nigerian authorities said. Premium deal for BW TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Iran, Iraq agree link Iran and Iraq will launch a new passenger shipping service between Abadan and Basra. Frigstad orders at CIMC Raffles Cyprus-based Frigstad Deepwater has turned to CIMC Raffles two ultra deepwater semi-submersible drilling rigs with options for four four. Karjalainen quits ESL ESL Shipping has drafted in a temporary boss after president Markus Karjalainen resigned. Agnes goes aground A Vietnamese cargoship has been forced aground on an Indonesian beach in a storm. Boskalis completes funding Royal Boskalis Westminster has successfully raised EUR 320m ($425m) from a share placement to help fund its takeover of heavylift outfit Dockwise. Cape cash for Fredriksen John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has collected over $300m from investors to finance a slice of its ever-expending orderbook. German duo buy TT-Line Two German investors have taken over Baltic ro-ro operator TT-Line. Day of reckoning arrives Owners of bulk carriers are among those to be severely hit by huge increases in reinsurance costs to be passed on by the protection and indemnity clubs. Cosco eyes second tie-up State-owned Cosco is teaming up with a second Chinese containership rival to weather the shipping downturn. There once were four ugly ducklings... We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Cement carrier sinks Two crew are missing and nine awaiting rescue on life rafts after a cargoship sank off Indonesia. Singapore numbers up The Port of Singapore had a bumper year in 2012 despite it being a year that most shipowners will not look back upon with any degree of happiness. NCL ups IPO ambitions Norwegian Cruise Line has set a new target of $400m its upcoming IPO. Teekay Offshore gets cash Teekay Offshore Partners has successfully completed its Norwegian bond issue, raising NOK 1,300m ($235m) in total. Tidewater takes STX trio US offshore giant Tidewater has taken over the contracts for three 87.9 metre platform supply vessels (PSV) that are under construction at STX OSV shipyards in Norway.

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Reports: G6 carriers will cooperate on U.S. East Coast services Sources have confirmed to American Shipper reports that the so-called "G6 Alliance" of liner carriers will extend its cooperation beyond the Asia-to-Europe trades to the Asia-to-East Coast of the United States. Analysis: Trucking continues to take freight from skies A number of factors ranging from the impending U.S. hours of service requirements to a lack of drivers on the road will lead to a tightening of trucking capacity this year, taking more market share from air freight carriers. Port Logistics acquires Pacific Distribution PSA throughput grows 5.2% in 2012 U.S. $2,500 limit for informal entries takes effect CBP last month published notice of its intent to increase by $500 the limit for which merchandise may qualify for an informal entry, thereby eliminating the need for a surety bond, expediting customs clearance and reducing the MPF amount. Donahue outlines U.S. Chamber's legislative priorities SAP to migrate ERP to new database technology The global enterprise resource planning (ERP) giant on Thursday unveiled a new database option for its system that allows for the capture and analysis of transactional data on a real-time basis. New Orleans not hindered by low water Organizations start young professionals program U.S. challenges Indonesia's ag products restrictions Ex-Im Bank backs fire truck exports to Nigeria CTA backs biofuel exemption for Maritimes ITC starts 2 digital trade investigations

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JANUARY 11, 2013
Weekly global market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas end week on mixed note Demand and avails were good in Houston, according to a local supplier. EU provides funding towards LNG bunkering research Project aimed at converting an existing vessel into a LNG bunkering ship so it may be used to refuel other ships. North American ECA: Fuel availability and increasing costs main issues Immature technology not the primary concern, according to Sustainable Shipping poll. LNG bunkering vessel design 'evolving' Vessel is designed for growing LNG bunkering market of the North European ECA with a special focus on the Baltic sea. Prices close week soft in Fujairah Prices firm in Cape Town and Durban. Bunker prices dip in northwest Europe Losses seen in Rotterdam and Hamburg. High winds disrupt bunkering at Novorossiysk Impact likely to be felt until late Saturday. OW Bunker buys two tankers Company already had ships on bareboat charter. Arbitrage volumes could be weaker than predicted The volume of fuel oil arbitrage cargoes heading into Asia in February has been revised down. Annual policy address could target ship-generated emissions Hong Kong could be about to announce mandatory restrictions on sulphur levels. Bunker prices reverse upward trend at week's close In Singapore, benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel dropped $3.50 to close at $636.00 pmt. Frontline share placement to fund new buys $310 million raised from private placement of new shares. New MD for Fratelli in Singapore Douglas Lee brings 'wealth of experience' to the role. FAL Oil suspends debt restructuring talks with lenders Hoping its new business plan will allow it to secure a debt repayment agreement by the end of the month. Bunker barge officially joins supplier's fleet MT Sahir will operate in the Mumbai port area. Sentek displaces Brightoil as Singapore's second largest supplier Market share held by the top players may have declined. Chimbusco builds new fuel oil facility in Tianjin Construction to be completed by April. Goldman Sachs hires former Brightoil bunker CEO Quek Chin Thean will head its commodities trading team from Singapore.

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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