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BRIEFS

February 19, 2013

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Hong Kong off O.7pc in January to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 5.8pc Maersk moves reefer box making to Chile - where they are most needed Mexican WTO hopeful: US private sector must press US to move Doha United Nations agency rules speed seafarers' fitness website to launch India insists on anti-piracy CCTV for Indian-flagged vessels by July Singapore exports expected to rise 3.3pc, late Lunar New Year helped TT Club sees more supply chain risk, liability, taken on by forwarders Logistics software maker Catapult International to open in Hong Kong Myanmar MOL wins permanent business licence to open office in Burma Savannah off 1.1pc to 1.45 million TEU as box tonnage increases 4.1pc FedEx reportedly cuts 20 VPs and MDs as air gives way to ground Industry doubts arise whether Carglux and HNA would be a good fit Philippines 2012 air cargo volumes up 9pc, outpacing 6.5pc rise in GDP Turkish Airlines to take 49pc in projected airline named Niger Airways

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
BTL commences Karaikal-Colombo feeder service Conquest 2013 Conference & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards hold the industry s complete attention on Feb. 13 Multimodal Logistics Awards 2013 Basmati exports may fall due to high domestic price DP World takes steps to clear backlog at Vallarpadam ICTT KPT adjudged Sea Port of the Year for Non-Containerised Cargo Incentives may boost exports in future: Commerce Secy Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order on Mundra SEZ Uptrend in exports may continue on positive US economy: Fieo Quick Take Veterans National Badminton Championship commencing tomorrow Korean PPG member successfully transports crane barges to Hong Kong Multitrade Spain awarded metro car movement to Panama Wijngaard Natie Logistics NV appointed CEE member in Antwerp

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Aker Philadelphia in product tanker agreement Court gives approval to huge Swedish offshore wind farm Emma Maersk towed from Egyptian port

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Vancouver USA Port Commission Oks agreements with BHP Billiton Corps to begin rebuild work on Coos Bay navigation markers Port of Everett calling for historic Everett Waterfront info Port Metro Vancouver releases year-end numbers for 2012 Washington Governor taps Danner to chair utilities/transport commission

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Environmental Ship Index attracts growing interest among ports Backing for cleaner shipping boosted by concern over emissions affecting local people's health when a vessel calls Wärtsilä boosts its R&D budget with $67m loan Funds will help in development of new range of engines Lifeboat safety probe will focus on release hooks Ahead of the investigation into the Thomson Majesty deaths, experts tell Lloyd's List about their crew safety concerns Aker Philadelphia hints at order for up to four more Jones Act product tankers Popular line of vessels could build on earlier deliveries to OSG and Crowley Thomson Majesty deaths raise crew issues Probe may focus on deployment of seafarers during lifeboat drills Evacuation options are all at sea Lifeboats may offer little more than a security blanket, says expert Poor design? Tests will show whether Emma Maersk engine flood was accidental or due to a structure flaw Unsure shores Being forced to apply for visas can make life difficult for seafarers Dilution only makes everything weaker Measures outlined in the Marine Navigational Bill have worrying implications for safety Insurance tax could bankrupt 1,000 KG ships Insolvent owners would queue outside courts, says Hansa Treuhand boss Greater insurer competition driving down K&R rates New ideas being touted for West Africa, says Willis ISF urges an end to the impasse on seafarers' right to shore leave Port states that demand visas must let crew apply on arrival Emma Maersk is towed to Palermo for repairs Fincantieri will pump 13,000 cu m of seawater from flooded engineroom Crew kidnapped from service vessel in new West Africa attack Intelligence companies debate K&R and oil theft LPG carrier owner loses $400,000 per month after court seizes vessel Norgas Cathinka held 'hostage' in Indonesia since September, IM Skaugen claims China sees slower growth in coastal dry bulk shipping capacity Segment outstripped by tanker expansion, says transport ministry LA and Long Beach post 5% rise in throughput Los Angeles posts fall in annual liftings of 4% but Long Beach sees near 18% rise IFC eyes larger presence in ship and port financing World Bank's private sector funding arm could back merchant vessels No Brics have opted out of Marpol Annex VI The IMO has yet to hear from any country planning to apply an EEDI waiver

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Suez office evacuated, but canal's normal PORT SAID protesters demonstrated again today after laying siege to the port authority headquarters over the weekend, but the Suez Canal was reported today to be operating normally Unrest hurts Suez traffic TRAFFIC through the Suez Canal reportedly dropped 16% last month, compared with transits of January 2012 EU transport cuts assailed EUROPE'S transport industry has called deep cuts in its part of the EU budget a "missed opportunity" K+N launches reefer LCL LOGISTICS giant Kuehne + Nagel is breaking new ground in reefer ocean freight, with the launch of less-than-container load reefer services Growth slows for China's coastal drybulkers CHINA'S drybulker fleet on coastal trades increased 15.2% year on year to 49.4M dwt at the end of 2012, Beijing said today Bharati falls to losses BHARATI Shipyard said today it fell to losses of 1.33Bn rupees ($25M) in its October-December quarter of 2012

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
UK Leans Toward Royal Mail IPO An initial public offering of Royal Mail within the coming year is emerging as the most likely path to the long-stalled privatization of the U.K.'s state-owned postal operator. The current strength of stock markets is increasing the attractions of an IPO, the business minister said. "There are certain advantages in an... Damaged Emma Maersk Headed to Sicily Repair Yard The Emma Maersk, the world's largest container ship, is being towed by tug to a ship repair yard in Sicily after its engine room flooded during an accident as it was about to transit the Suez Canal en route to Europe at the beginning of February. The vessel, capable of carrying... WCI: Backhaul Rates Ease Slightly Backhaul east-west container rates slipped last week in the Europe-to-Asia and trans-Pacific westbound lanes after racking up strong gains in both lanes the week before, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. World Container Index Rates to ShanghaiSource: WCI For a larger version of the chart, click on the... India's Trade Deficit Expands India's trade deficit from April 2012 to January 2013 was $167.2 billion, expanding from last year's deficit of $154.9 billion during the same period in the previous year. The value of exports from April to January was $239.7 billion, falling 5 percent from $251.9 billion during the same period from 2011... CMA CGM to Hike Asia Rates CMA CGM will hike rates on its trade from northern Europe to India and Pakistan, effective March 3. The increase will be $150 per 20-foot dry container and $200 per 40-foot dry container. Effective March 15, the ocean carrier will hike rates from all Asian ports to the east and west Mediterranean... China Logistics Expects China-South America Volume to Double China Logistics Group expects shipping volume on its South American route out of Shanghai to double in 2013. The international freight forwarder and logistics management company began offering freight forwarding services from China to destinations in South America in March 2012. Freight forwarding services to Brazil and Argentina out of Shanghai...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Chinese economy hits recovery mode If the gloomier prognoses of such heavyweight commentators as Nouriel Roubini, George Soros, Jim Chanos and George Magnus had been borne out, China would even now ... Emma Maersk is towed to Palermo for repairs The giant containership "Emma" ... Cameron in UK - India trade drive The UK's prime minister, David Cameron said that the UK could 'forge one of the great partnerships of the 21st Century with India' as he arrived in Mumbai today for ... DSV buys Seatainers Danish logistics operator DSV has signed an agreement to acquire specialist project logistics compatriot company Seatainers Group.The services portfolio of Seatainers ... Gulftainer post 24% increase Sharjah, UAE-based Gulftainer Company saw a 24% increase in trade volumes in 2012, compared with the year earlier, led by a massive 28% growth at its Khorfakkan ... US shippers still have east coast concerns A large US clothing retailer contact of New York-based analyst Scott Group and Ed Wolfe is continuing to divert its imports via Los Angeles and Long Beach until ...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
STX takes Target ship Greek owner Target Marine has secured period work for one of its two supramax bulkers at a reduced rate. Young Brothers flat US liner company Young Brothers has posted stable cargo volumes in 2012, but it said the fourth quarter was stronger. Stolt buys a double Stolt-Nielsen has laid down over $50m to buy two tankers it has previously had on charter, brokers say. GOL doubles up India's GOL Offshore has posted a big jump in earnings in the third quarter. Billion dollar Bumi Malaysia's Bumi Armada has confirmed a second major contract with India's ONGC that could be worth over $1bn. ALG profit sinks All Leisure Group squeezed a narrow profit in fiscal 2012 despite losses from its cruise ship division. Varun paying its dues India's Varun Shipping says it is on the path to recovery after a number of vessel arrests in the last few months. Papal appointment The chairman of German shipbuilder and repair outfit Blohm + Voss has been appointed the next head of the Vatican Bank. Crew fraud thwarted German police have prevented the entry into the country of 25 Ghanaians posing as seafarers. Cido boss jailed Cido Shipping boss Kwon Hyuk has been sent to prison for four years and hit with a fine of more than $200m after being convicted of tax evasion. MBC orders supramax Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) is heading to Japan for a supramax bulker newbuilding. Fredriksen's forgotten millions Focus within John Fredriksen's shipping empire may have shifted to Frontline 2012 but the Norwegian magnate still has a valuable investment in the original Frontline. Polarcus calls in V.Ships Polarcus has turned to V.Ships to help with the crewing of a seismic vessel operating off turkey. DSME bags Statoil job Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has bagged a deal with Norwegian energy company Statoil to provide topsides for a North Sea production platform. Strike delayed Bangladeshi shipowners have halted strike action over a lack of state help for coastal shipping. Palmali eyes IPO Turkish tanker owner Palmali has revived talk of an IPO, with a listing planned in New York or London. Siem taunts 'predators' Reefer owner Siem Shipping has cut back on the red ink staining its balance sheet in the final quarter of 2012. Double trouble A Russian tanker has suffered its second engine failure in the space of two weeks in the Sea of Japan. Atlantska heads into red Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has revealed a loss for 2012 as costs beat revenue. SHI confirms box bonanza Samsung Heavy Industries has confirmed a giant containership order from Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV). Suez sees drop off The Suez Canal has seen revenues for January fall by over 9% on the back of the political upheavals in the country. Uljanik loss jumps Croatian owner Uljanik Plovidba has posted a bigger loss for 2012 despite rising revenue. Four for Aker Phil Aker Philadelphia Shipyard of the US has lined up a deal to build up to four products tankers. Hoegh ATM? Hoegh LNG may have disappointed the market with its fourth quarter results on Friday but analysts are confident about the Oslo-listed owner's progress. OSS bulker sinks One crewman has died and another 14 are missing after a Singapore-owned bulker sank off the Philippines. IMS to focus on gas IM Skaugen looks set to jettison its China and SPT operations as it looks to focus on gas transportation activities. Ezion adds to backlog Ezion Holdings has won a further liftboat charter contract this time from a South Asian based national oil company. Vroon seals AHTS loan Vroon has secured a $41m loan from Standard Chartered Bank to go towards investment in the offshore sector. Skaugen slams Indonesia IM Skaugen has publically criticised Indonesian authorities over the fatal collision between a ferry and one of its ships last year. Emma leaves Suez A Maersk Line containership that suffered a flooded engine room in the Suez Canal has left the Egyptian port under tow.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
FedEx unveils shipping consolidation tool Airbus unloads lithium batteries Drewry Air Freight Index - January rates slip Portland approves assistance to terminal operator Port commissioners last week voted to give up to $3.7 million in rent rebates ($308,333 per month) to ICTSI Oregon, the manager of its main container facility, because of reduced productivity linked to an ongoing labor dispute. TNT looks to brighter 2013 Fourth-quarter results presented further disappointment for the express carrier, showing a 0.5-percent, year-over-year, decline in revenue to 1.86 billion euros, coupled with an operating income loss of 71 million euros. Call for U.S. action on Rotterdam Rules The NIT League, World Shipping Council, and Maritime Law Association of the United States are calling on the State Department to review and approve the international maritime cargo liability convention. Liner carriers hike transatlantic rates Emma Maersk towed to Palermo for repair The Danish liner carrier said alternative arrangements for the loaded boxes on the ship were made whereby sensitive cargo was put on board vessels in its existing network shortly after the incident. New fog rule in San Francisco Bay Maersk speeds up Masiika Express, drops Sharjah CSX scratches speed increase through Indiana city CenterPoint buys massive N.J. DC Port Logistics Group, TAGSYS partner on RFID Maritime Hall of Fame honorees announced

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013
OW Bunker launches second supply vessel in North America Vessel will be operating in international waters off both the Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Prices show mix trends in Fujairah Prices rising in South Africa. Bunker prices soften across Europe Moderate activity recorded in Gibraltar. Asian fuel oil market has 'surplus' of low viscosity material Traders point to inflows of straight-run Iranian product. New Algeciras oil storage terminal on track for Q1 opening 'They are testing the terminal now,' says industry source. Bunker delivery note 'best for CO2 data', say shipowners And flag states should be relevant authority for CO2 data collection. Shipyards competing on fuel-efficient designs 'Ship owner's focus in asking for tenders was on how environment-friendly the ships would be.' Off-spec bunkers have low flash point DNVPS issues bunker alert on samples taken in Russian port. Bunker prices falling in Asia Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel fell $2.00 to average $658.50 pmt. Vinashinlines left to go bankrupt Parent company to close weakest subsidiaries. Bulk carrier sinks resulting in loss of life Philippine Coast Guard checking for any possible oil spill. Shipowners want 'pragmatic solutions' 'This is not always about the letter of the law,' says maritime law firm. Environmentalists claim bunker spill in Antarctic waters Crew members claim they 'saw and smelt' oil being washed into the sea during refuelling operations. Tanker earnings now 'zero', says Braemar Oversupply of vessels and high bunker costs are factors resulting in low earnings. NZ company plans to boost biodiesel production Green Fuels NZ is aiming to reduce carbon, sulphur and other tailpipe emissions in marine diesel engine applications. South China fuel oil imports to fall in February First fuel oil imports expected from the United States. Bapco 'likely' to raise gasoil premiums further In Q1, company sold gasoil at a premium of $3.00 per barrel above Middle East quotes. Are We Prepared? Infrastructure currently in place to support widespread adoption of LNG is still in its infancy.

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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

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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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