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BRIEFS

June 17, 2013

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China's May growth rises 1pc, but June shows signs of slowing down Singapore container volume increases 1.4pc to 2.8 million TEU in May China's liking for US pork implies sophisticated food infrastructure China's Logistics Prosperity Index slips 1.6 to 53.2 points in May Chongqing first quarter container volume up 29.7pc to 166,000 TEU Suing LA eco-lobbies call building BNSF rail yard 'environmental racism' DHL study foresees web driving massive global drug deliveries to end users Panalpina joins Supply Chain Council to boost optimisation services Oakland installs first maritime visibility sensor on US west coast 40-ton superheater shipped from Italy to Saudi polypropylene plant Indian express sector accuses air carriers of fixing fuel surcharges Asia Pacific airlines' passenger leads profits in 2012, cargo still lags Avient's UK unit faces bankruptcy, but hopes to keep AV Cargo going

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JUNE 14, 2013
Coscon targetsimproved service standards in key areas Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu to inaugurate Cargo Scope 2013 India & Australia to strengthen maritime & defence ties Nicaragua planning bigger rival to Panama Canal Norwest Venture Partners to invest 60 cr. in Snowman Logistics NYK Group recognised for excellence at 40th Environmental Awards NYK s TCX service makes 3rd call at KICT Refiners undeterred by higher shipping costs of Latin American crude Tips on ship arrest procedures in UAE UK P&I Club announces new terms for hybrid capital Hyundai's car exports growing smartly this year Imports edge up by 0.3 pc to $491 bn in 2012-13 India seen gaining little from Japanese, Korean ban on US wheat Leather exports rise 11.6 pc in April Port access only after resolving Teesta issue: Dhaka ECoR overtakes SECR in freight loading in May Forex reserves increase by $1.78 bn to $289.67 bn India s credit outlook upgraded to stable INR recovers from heavy loss, ends weak at 57.53 MACCIA s business etiquette seminar on June 20 BBC Chartering strengthens Korean business Esben Poulsson appointed ICS Vice-Chairman Superheater moved from Italy to Saudi Arabia

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Rising confidence in shipping industry Competition for Panama Canal Shopping spree continues DB Schenker's new logistics centre in Spain goes into... Geodis Calberson and France Express open new site in... New member of US national freight advisory committee Vice-chairman for Ibia elected in Istanbul A lift for DSV Road in exclusive new deal with Stannah UK Anti-climbing system for hazmat transport by rail DB Schenker Rail launching Bosporus shuttle in September Dayco offering air springs for commercial vehicles Emirates steps up Islamabad service Air Malta starts flights to Algiers Vietnam Airlines to increase Taiwan operations

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JUNE 14, 2013
Maersk names first Triple-E containership Ingalls gets $76.8 million funding for seventh NSC Heads roll at KHI as board torpedoes Mitsui merger Shipping industry confidence levels perk up Wärtsilä gets European Investment Bank R&D loan Swanland sinking report raises major concerns Viking Ocean newbuilds get clean propulsion packages $9.1 million more for McFaul overhaul Metal Shark bites off a chunk of Navy business

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JUNE 14, 2013
Port of Seattle begins Terminal 117 cleanup project NYK joins team adding new Bengal Arabian Service Crowley tug crew honored for assisting stranded vessel Rail freight numbers rise during month of May FESCO taps Alikhanov as new president, CEO

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JUNE 14, 2013
Are bonds the future of German ship finance? Heaven helps those who help themselves, argues Rickmers boss Expect recurrent minor shocks, says BIMCO Thesis confirmed by fast-moving week on markets Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller will load just 14,300 teu this year Arrival of mega boxship will not jeopardise efforts to stabilise troubled Asia-Europe trade Product tanker orders rise General Dynamics Nassco lands fresh contract for four vessels Reasons to be cheerful? Survey finds shipping with a new spring in its step but the storm is not over yet Nautilus urges UK to tackle seafarer certification fraud Large flag states 'dismally abrogate their responsibilities' Jones Act product tankers in demand Export boom stems from shale oil and other hard-to-reach locations APMT plans to raise stake in Ningbo terminal for giant boxships Ports arm of Maersk will hold 33% stake in 2.8m teu terminal Kerry Logistics opens three distribution bases in China Hubs will support the automotive, pharmaceutical and hi-tech industries Sovcomflot clings to first-quarter profit State-owned tanker giant predicts a grim 2013 Shipping confidence hits its highest level since 2010 But concerns persist about over-supply of tonnage FSL Trust seeks tanker redeliveries after Geden defaults on payments Returned tonnage will not affect FSL Trust's ability to service debt, says Fitch IHI-led consortium buys 25% stake in Brazil shipyard Japanese firms position themselves to tap the country's offshore and energy boom LNG spot rates expected to stabilise at $80,000 per day Shipping is still very profitable, says Morgan Stanley BIMCO revises boxship scrapping forecast upwards Owners could send 4% of global cellular fleet to the breakers' yards this year Motorola joins the rush to near-source Switch in smartphone assembly highlights the trend that threatens box shipping Markets expect improved capesize rates to hold Restocking in China boosts demand Timely warning Money has again become too easy Korea Eximbank pledges further loans to country's shipyards Policy bank will lend $3.5bn towards construction costs this year Beijing urged to focus on equal treatment of private and state yards Sinopacific Shipbuilding executive calls for level playing field and an end to subsidies Dry bulk market will absorb STX Fallout from struggling South Korean owner will not hit the market too hard, say experts Maersk grabs the headlines with launch of Triple-Es Carrier's 18,000 teu boxships usher in a new era for its tonnage and for its public relations stance Family celebration for first Triple-E Uggla will name Maersk's first 18,000 teu ship after her father Triple-E: Too costly to be competitive? The big question about Maersk Line's 18,000 teu Triple-E vessels

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JUNE 14, 2013
Korean banks raise lending to country's shipyards KOREA EXIM Bank said it is expanding its loan facility to struggling compatriot yards by 500Bn won ($444M) Chinese 'Green Fence' hits US exporters BEIJING'S green import crackdowns are sharply curtailing the leading US export commodity, a carrier representative has warned Geden defaults on tanker GEDEN Lines has defaulted on charter hires for two tankers, whose owner, First Ship Lease Trust, is demanding their redelivery GasLog taps Oslo bonds NYSE-listed GasLog has priced an offering of unsecured Norwegian bonds, securing proceeds for its LNG newbuilding programme Shipping confidence rating rises to a new high A SURVEY said today shipping's overall confidence level rose to its highest level for two-and-a-half years in the three months ended May 2013 Russia creates yards tsar THE KREMLIN has created the new post of deputy minister of industry & trade to supervise the shipbuilding industry and appointed Sergei Shishkarev LNG schemes raise LPG production in Oz AUSTRALIAN LPG production is expected to grow as new natural gas projects are being developed Down Under, the IHS Purvin & Gertz Asia LPG Seminar heard today MISC plans LNG fleet expansion MISC officials told Fairplay today they plan to expand its LNG fleet by about eight new carriers, all to be secured with long-term charter agreements with PETRONAS Weaker yen sparks gas carrier orders A RECENT spate of orders for pressurised gas carrier in Japanese yards suggests that the weaker yen is attracting business for vessel segments that these shipbuilders specialise in, said Norwegian broker Joachim Grieg & Co. Blue Water buys venerable W&K BLUE Water Shipping, Denmark's freight forwarding group, said today it has acquired Wikerstrom & Krogius of Finland Petrochemical demand for LPG seen growing DEMAND for LPG as a petrochemical feedstock is set to grow as more crackers are built to run on naphtha or LPG or both, the IHS Purvin & Gertz Asia LPG Seminar heard today

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JUNE 14, 2013
300 Endangered Species Added to Illicit Trade List Nearly 180 countries participating in the global organization that regulates trade in endangered plants and animals this week began enforcement of illicit international movement of more than 300 new species. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora had agreed to the new listings, which include... Container Volume Plunges at Los Angeles The Port of Los Angeles, the nation's largest container port, reported a 12.9 percent decline in cargo volume for May compared with a year earlier. Imports in the month fell 12.0 percent year-over-year to 326,115 20-foot-equivalent units. Exports fared even worse, diving 16.3 percent to 154,905 TEUs. Total loaded imports and exports fell 13.5... Cargolux to Double Weekly Hong Kong-Ohio Flights Cargolux Airlines International has plans to double the frequency of its cargo flights from Hong Kong to Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, The Columbus Dispatch reports. Cargolux will offer two flights a week, on Sundays and Thursdays. The move could reverse a decline in activity for Europe's largest all-cargo carrier... L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa and Port of L.A. to Announce Urban Marine Research Center Project WHO: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Councilman Joe Buscaino, Port of Los Angeles officials, marine scientists, academic and business leaders will unveil new name, vision, and major funding commitment for a collaborative public/private partnership to transform a 100-year old port pier into a new world-class urban marine research and innovation... Avian Flu Slams Mexican Poultry Exports Mexico's poultry market has suffered a "considerable loss" in production as the outbreak of avian flu that surfaced in 2012 shows no signs of ending soon, according to the U.S. Grains Council. "There is no question this will have an effect on imported feed grain products from the United States," Julio Hernandez, director... Penske Truck Leasing Opens Iowa Facility Penske Truck Leasing, the Reading, Pa.-based equipment and maintenance provider, has opened its $4.2 million facility in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center in Davenport, Iowa. The 11,800-square-foot building is situated on nearly eight acres and provides full-service truck leasing, consumer and commercial truck rental and contract maintenance services. It has three service... NYK Line Names Sheehy VP of Operating Services NYK Line has appointed Dan Sheehy vice president of operating services, effective immediately. Sheehy, a 21-year veteran manager with the container line in the commercial and operational segments, will be responsible for marine, terminal, rail and truck operations in North America, in addition to his current responsibility for customer service and... May US Retail Sales Edged Up for Second Month Retail and Food Service Sales through May 2013 Full-size image U.S. retail and food service sales edged up 0.6 percent in May 2013 to $421 billion, according to the latest seasonally adjusted retail report from the Census Bureau. This accelerated from a 0.1 percent increase in April and extended growth to a second... 4,600-TEU Container Ship Joins Seaspan Fleet Seaspan has accepted delivery of the MOL Excellence, a 4,600 20-foot-equivalent unit container ship. The vessel was constructed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 2003 and expands the company's operating fleet to 70 vessels. The MOL Excellence is on charter to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines under a two-year, fixed-rate time charter. The ship is... West Coast Ports in Search of Balance West Coast ports must seek a balance as they prepare for the onslaught of big ships carriers are bringing into the trans-Pacific. On the one hand, they need larger terminals to handle the big ships, but on the other, they don't want to build too much capacity. The Port of Long... Roadrunner Opens Kansas City Service Center Roadrunner Transportation Systems' outbound, less-than-truckload service center operations have commenced in Kansas City, Mo. The expansion broadens the asset-light transportation and logistics service provider's footprint to include Kansas, Nebraska and western Missouri. Furthermore, beginning the week of June 17, Roadrunner, No. 22 on JOC's 2012 list of the Top 50 Trucking Companies,... Far East Asia Exports to India Subcontinent Near Year High Containerized exports from Far East Asia to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East reached 646,600 20-foot-equivalent units in April 2013, the most TEUs exported in a month in this lane since May 2012, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. Exports increased marginally month-to-month and year-over-year. Far East Asia... SCFI: Asia-to-US Spot Rates Hit 15-Month Lows Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week of June 14, 2013 Full-size image The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes experienced further declines in the week of June 14, the third straight week of declines in these lanes. Rates have reached their lowest in more than 15 months, lost... SCFI: Asia-Mediterranean Rates Dip Post GRI Asia-Mediterranean spot freight rates measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index gave back $20 in the week ending June 14, after gaining $462 from a June 1 general rate increase. UASC, CSCL and Maersk planned to increase rates by $500 to $750 per 20-foot container, while Cosco and MSC sought... Truckload, Intermodal Rates Mixed in May, Cass Says North American truckload pricing in May increased 1.4 percent from the same month in 2012, but fell 2.4 percent from April, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index. May marked the first year-over-year decline and lowest point for the year for truckload rates tracked by Cass. The truckload rate index, which...

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JUNE 14, 2013
Westgarth climbs Former Teekay man promoted to GasLog's chief operating officer job, as Dennis Houston joins board. Hero flees Houston? Financier Icon Investments has accused a Geden Holdings tanker of leaving Texas waters despite a judge's order putting a hold on the ship's release in a lawsuit between the companies. Solvang back for VLGCs Solvang has added two more VLGCs to its orderbook at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea. Irish Judge completes sale An Irish Judge today completed the auction sale of a Liberian-owned cargoship which has been detained since March. Small ships prove profitable Insuring small ships can bring in a big result with the Shipowners' Club again delivering higher than anticipated profitability. Maersk names first giant Ane Maersk McKinney Uggla today named the first of Maersk Line's 20 giant Triple-E container vessels at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea. Huxley hunts bulkers TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Fire hits cruiseship A fire on a Hapag-Lloyd cruiseship during drydock has forced the cancellation of two cruises. Snoozing into trouble A UK cargoship grounded on Spanish rocks at full speed as its chief officer slept alone on the bridge for more than an hour, an accident report has revealed. Golden Ocean buys again Golden Ocean has potentially taken its recent expansion drive into double figures with a newbuilding order in China. Angola LNG fires up Production has finally started at the much delayed Angola LNG plant with a first cargo rumoured to be loaded for shipment to Brazil. SCF profit chopped Russian owner Sovcomflot (SCF) has seen earnings slashed in a "very challenging" first-quarter tanker market. Safe secures cash Safe Bulkers has seen through a $40m equity issue in a week which has seen two listed rivals file for bankruptcy. FSL demands duo back Singapore-listed First Ship Lease (FSL) is demanding the redelivery of two suezmaxes after it said Turkish charterer Geden defaulted on payments. Vroon warns of fraud Dutch owner Vroon says a fraudulent company is using its name to lure job hopefuls into parting with cash. SWS in PSV first China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has booked its first supply ship order. A cracking read We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. GasLog nets notes cash GasLog has collected nearly $90m from a Norwegian paper issue which has seen its top brass dig into their own pockets. More Vinalines execs held Three former Vinalines executives have been arrested in Vietnam over "abuse of power." Lucky 13 Dutch yard IHC Merwede has clinched an order worth EUR 125m ($166.68m) for new dredgers. MBC seals China AHTS Marine Bulk Carriers (MBC), the Cape Town-based black empowerment shipowner, has ordered an anchor handler in China. NYK eyes subcontinent NYK is looking to boost its links with India and the region through a new liner service to the emerging powerhouse. Philippine ferry sinks Twenty-five people remain unaccounted for after a ferry sank off an island in the Philippines Friday morning. Cargill expands eB/L use Cargill has expanded its use of electronic bills of lading (eB/L) to include agricultural cargoes from South America. Traf funds port growth Trafigura has secured $200m in long-term bond financing to help expand a coal exporting terminal in the US state of Louisiana. Tales of two filings STX Pan Ocean and Excel Maritime Carriers both suffered high-profile bankruptcy filings this week. GMS tied to KG raid GMS has emerged as one of the participants in the recapitalization of Konig & Cie.

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JUNE 14, 2013
Truckers celebrate C-TPAT reporting changes The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to make suspension or removal from the program not immediate. DHS has also published a document outlining the measures it will take for security breaches. Supreme Court strikes down parts of clean truck program U.S. exporters confused over Mexican tax regulations "It's hard enough having to go through a NAFTA verification audit once, but being subjected to re-auditing when you've already passed with flying colors seems unduly harsh on business," trade attorney Elise Shibles said. Bill to end Port NY/NJ fee advances In 2011, the port instituted a cargo facility charge (CFC) on all waterborne cargo, including empty containers. The fee is $4.95 for 20-foot containers, $9.90 for 40-foot containers, and $1.11 per unit for vehicle cargo. CMA CGM announces rate hike New airport slated for Toronto area The Canadian government has unveiled plans for a new airport, among other developments, at the federally-owned Pickering Lands site outside of Toronto. The new airport will replace the aging Buttonville Municipal Airport. Impatex takes NetFreight to the cloud Maersk holds naming ceremony for first Triple E ship Ex-Im Bank helps small Tennessee exporters GAO checks in on nation's bridges

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JUNE 14, 2013
Fuel prices end week higher in the Americas Demand was said to be soft in Houston on Friday. Consultant outlines hiring trends in current bunker market Singapore remains main bunkering hub, with majority of vacancies having wider Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia market focus. Survey shows rise in shipping confidence Survey showed evidence of increased enthusiasm for new investment, although doubts still persist about availability of bank financing. Maersk unveils world's biggest ship 'Hopefully the ships will help us to get closer to profitability on Asia to Europe,' says CEO. Viking Ocean newbuilds to use clean propulsion packages Alfa Laval will supply accompanying exhaust gas treatment systems for sulphur dioxide removal. Price outlook mixed in Fujairah Bunker prices make gains in Cape Town. Prices move up in north Europe, mixed in the Med Rotterdam's MGO price up by nearly $20. DFDS to install more scrubbers Investing close to $18 million to put tested system on three more ships. IMO may revisit flash point limit US proposal to revise SOLAS and 'exclude certain low-flashpoint diesel fuels from the scope of the IGF Code' declined, for now. Bulk carrier building 'fuel efficient ship' Golden Ocean will own a fleet 'of five to eight fuel efficient Supramax bulk carriers.' Evergreen: We will cut costs to return to profit Box shipping company seeking 10% reduction in cost of filling a container. Continued growth predicted for Turkish ports Potential for Turkish marine fuels market as country's seaborne trade grows faster than in other European countries and ports are developed. Nicaragua grants canal concession Hong Kong-based firm lands deal. Asian bunker prices end week higher MGO prices recorded double-digit gains in Singapore and Hong Kong. Players reassure bunker market over supplies South Korean refiners will import bunker fuel to meet demand. Tender out for LNG barge contracts Strong interest from yards to support Shell's LNG ambitions. Developer updates commodity management software Software is designed to increase profitability by managing commodity risk, says Triple Point Technology. Andatee now trading on Nasdaq Capital Market Firm's stock listing transferred from Nasdaq Global Market. Andatee now trading on Nasdaq Capital Market Firm's stock listing transferred from Nasdaq Global Market. DSME seeks patent for on-deck LNG bunker fuel tank Design consists of a deck, a fuel tank and a cover. Oil spill response base opens in Singapore Oil Spill Response Limited working closely with MPA to enhance preparedness, says CEO. Domestic bunker blending margins tighten in East China Bunker blending margins down due to lower product prices.

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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

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

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

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.

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

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