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BRIEFS

August 20, 2013

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China-wide July port box volume increases 8.4pc to 16.49 million TEU Suez truck access cut at Port Said, but ships flow by in record numbers August marks slower growth in logistics confidence, but prospects bright Southampton box shop rated best in UK for speed, 20th in the world MCC Transport offers Yangon weekly feeder loop to Port Klang, Singapore Regional Container Lines suffers US$4.2 quarterly loss after 2012 profit Maersk's Damco posts first half net loss of US$2 million, blames poor market EU appeals to WTO to rule on Chinese anti-dumping duties on steel tubes Transnet's weak showing earns CEO 42pc annual pay cut to US$714,354 US Government asked to clear confusion over China's new imposed VAT Container leasing to grow more than 6pc despite bearish outlook: Drewry Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe railway boosts trade in western region Australia's Victoria state allows truckers to move 2 FEU in one load Old 1935 'hours of work' article reads as if it were been written today Ministry of Civil Aviation says Cairo airport operating normally Chinese firms in high-speed mode to rebuild fire ravished Nairobi airport Man and woman pilots crashed UPS Airbus A300 during autopilot landing

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AUGUST 19, 2013
"K" Line (India) commences marine management services Asia-Europe spot rates see significant fall Maersk in slot share on China-Australia service Manzanillo ports second box terminal handles first vessel NATO & EU Force Commanders discuss counter-piracy operations off Somali coast Port of Salalah & Virginia International Terminals join forces JSW Jaigarh Port discharges first commercial rock phosphate shipment Kandla Port gets one more seafarers' centre Tanzania Ports Authority mandates ECTN coverage for all imports into country from Sept. 1 Fieo lauds govt move to mobilise dollars from abroad IFFCO is not a public authority, does not come under RTI Act: CIC INR plunges to all-time low of 62.91 Recent FEMA amendments explained Bachubhai Ahir elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2013-14

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BNSF plans to improve and expand rail capacity Cargo volumes on the rise in Long Beach Damco - revenue increase but post tax operating loss Air Panama gets first B737-300QC Aeromexico receives first B787 Dreamliner Long HGVs travel more than 500 km per day Better prospects for Maersk Europa Worldwide bought by former RH Freight owner China Cargo Airlines mothballs last MD-11F Delays at Container Terminal Burchardkai Germany ratifies MLC 2006 Xcell Logistic is new member of PPL Networks PIT compares 6x2 and 6x4 tractors Supervisory board chair change at Berlin-Brandenburg airport

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Siemens charters Esvagt's Havyard newbuilds Louisiana looks to help McDermott Morgan City workers Insurer launches new Inland Marine division T&T Salvage responds to oil platform fire GSA auctioning off survey ship Polarcus says more about WesternGeco suit Clarksons: "trading in line with expectations"

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Special Everett Port Board meeting to discuss replacing commissioner Grant funds help Port of Vancouver construct bike, pedestrian pathways Panama Canal Authority begins centennial countdown Longshore union backing Millennium Bulk Terminals Carlile taps Henri Legal as LTL/Facilities vice president

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Ferry collision focuses attention on Philippine carrier's safety record Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp has 51 casualties recorded Iran demands $1m for Indian tanker accused of pollution Shipping Corporation of India vessel Desh Shanti detained despite protestations of innocence China Shipping Development losses nearly double Weak margins and increased financial costs hit Chinese state giant Rupee's fall adds to Indian shipbreakers' woes Market sent reeling by volatile currency exchange rates and unpredictable steel plate prices MLC takes its first step into the unknown Long-awaited convention comes into force with questions still to be answered over its operation US vessels trading internationally urged to comply with MLC Ports will inspect all vessels, not only those flagged in ratifying states Liberia brings MLC inspection in-house Registry trains 180 inspectors to deal with MLC, with input from Mission to Seafarers Vancouver container throughput rises West coast Canadian gateway is ahead by 2.7% on 2012 at 1,588,995 teu handled Northern sea route suffers a summer chill NSR offers shorter distances but voyage times can still be hampered by thick ice after winter is over Spot rates slide again But analyst says Maersk Line is better positioned than rivals to cope with declines UK slump in seaborne LNG imports favours shale gas development Concerns raised over winter gas shortage as cargoes head for Pacific Basin instead World's largest boxship makes maiden European call APM Terminals' Rotterdam facility ready to meet challenge of ultra-large vessels ReCAAP highlights more thefts in Manila Bay Information-sharing group reports three incidents involving boxships in 17 days We should take pride in MLC Shipping is the only major industry with such a comprehensive framework for acceptable standards of employment Maersk fleet replacement on hold despite profit recovery Andersen says capacity sufficient to meet needs for several years Damco flips into red in second quarter Freight-forwarding unit of AP Moller-Maersk posts after-tax net operating loss of $8m Clarksons reports flat profits Despite 'challenging' outlook, company delivers resilient first-half performance

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Newbuilding orders surge 207% in July NEWBUILDING orders totalled 335 vessels worldwide in July, up 207% from the 109 ships ordered in July 2012, Greek broker Golden Destiny said today BIMCO warns over monetary tightening PROSPECTS of tighter monetary policy in the US and China are likely to outweigh economic development in Europe and looser monetary policy in Japan, BIMCO warned today Two-tug Alaskan tanker escorts codified DOUBLE-hull tankers of more than 5,000gt will be required to use two tugs to escort them through Prince William Sound in Alaska, the US Coast Guard said today Cruise tax threat dismissed as 'unlikely' SENATOR Jay Rockefeller's recent cruise tax proposals are "highly unlikely" to proceed, Wells Fargo analyst Tim Conder predicted today COSL, Norway settle on taxes CHINA Oilfield Services Ltd and Norway's tax office settled their dispute over COSL Drilling Europe Clarkson's stresses finance opportunities CLARKSON'S, the London-based shipping services group, said today it is trading in line with its expectations and sees finance opportunities despite a challenging maritime outlook Sonata starts takeover of Belships SONATA, an investment company that is the biggest shareholder in the Norwegian drybulk and product tanker company Belships, today began compulsory purchase of shares CSDC losses nearly double CHINA Shipping Development said today 1H13 losses nearly doubled year on year to 949M yuan ($154M), mainly because financial costs rose 80% and the bulk shipping sector remained depressed Box sector switch urged BOX SHIPPING needs to switch from its asset-heavy, one-stop-shop approach to instead stress core services, a report urged today CSSC shuffles yard bosses CSSC, ONE of China's two government-owned shipbuilding conglomerates, said today it has taken a first step in merging Guangzhou units KOMIPO signs coal deals with HMM and SW KOREA Midland Power, part of Korea Electric Power, said today it has awarded a 400Bn won ($359M) contract of affreightment to compatriot shipping companies Hyundai Merchant Marine and SW Shipping MISC's profits fall 20.8% MALAYSIAN carrier MISC's net profits fell 20.8% year on year in 2Q13 to 300.9M ringgit ($91.57M), as the depressed crude oil tanker sector hurt its earnings Ultrabulk raises forecast ULTRABULK of Denmark today increased its forecast for full-year operating profits and said 1H13 net profits almost doubled year on year Breaking falls as rupee slides to historic low BREAKING has almost ground to a halt in the Indian subcontinent, as the rupee slid to a historic low of 62 to the dollar, amid flat steel prices in the region Capesize rally boosts sales THREE Capesizes were sold last week, as the surprising rally in the Baltic Capesize Index continues to encourage investment in the sector

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Japanese Exports to US Jump 18.4 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the seventh straight month in July on a year-on-year basis, surging 18.4 percent to ¥1.106 trillion ($11.3 billion), according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry on Aug 19. The July jump in U.S.-bound shipments was led by autos, batteries and motors,... Asian Exports Expected to Surge After contracting in June, total exports from Asia last month accelerated, and double-digit growth is likely in the months ahead, according to analysis by Nomura. The investment bank said total Asian exports excluding Japan fell 2.5 percent year-on-year in June, but July data from China revealed a rebound to 5.1 percent... Drewry: Cash-Strapped Carriers Returning to Core Services Cash-strapped container carriers are retreating to port-to-port operations from door-to-door services, allowing freight forwarders to increase their ocean market share, according to industry consultant Drewry. Maersk's sale of its U.S. trucking unit Bridge Terminal Transport is the latest evidence that "a mixture of financial necessity and commercial reality is further forcing... Maritime Labour Convention 2006 to Enter Into Force on Aug. 20 The Maritime Labour Convention, an International Labour Organization agreement established in 2006 to embody all existing global maritime labor conventions and recommendations, is set to enter into force on Aug. 20. When the MLC enters into force, it will become binding international law for the first 30 countries with registered ratifications... Tso Joins Modern Terminals as CFO Vivian Tso, Modern Terminals' new CFO.Modern Terminals has hired Vivian Tso as chief financial officer. Tso will lead Modern Terminals' next phase of development, according to the Hong Kong-based container terminal operator. Tso has experience in strategic development, joint ventures, acquisitions, shareholder communications and international business management. Prior to joining the group,... Index Shows Minimal Decreases in Truck Freight Capacity FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index for June fell "only marginally" from the previous month to a reading of negative 8.1, reflecting a "relatively weak" freight environment, offsetting increased capacity constraints in advance of the hours of service implementation. The SCI is expected to remain in a tight range close to the... Recalls of Chilean Chicken Products Expanded The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has expanded the amount of chicken products being recalled by the Chilean Ministry of Health. After official notification from the Chilean government of the positive result for dioxin in chicken products produced at a facility in San Vincente on May 30... Oakland Terminal Gates Reopen After Protest Marine terminal gates at the Port of Oakland were beginning to reopen at noon Monday following a morning-long blockade by owner-operator truck drivers protesting slow turn times at marine terminals. Port spokesman Isaac Kos-Read said TraPac was the first of the five container terminals to reopen, and the Oakland Police Department... Tampa Port, CSX to Develop Reefer Transload Facility Rendering of completed on-dock transloading facility that will accommodate a variety of reefer cargoes that will be delivered by ship to the Port of Tampa and then transported by train to the Midwest market.Tampa Port Authority has signed a letter of intent with Green Express for the development of an... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Expands Mexico Service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has expanded its ocean transportation service from Veracruz, Mexico. Starting in September, WWL will offer two to three sailings per month from Veracruz to service the U.S. East Coast and connect with other routes. Service calls include the ports of Veracruz; Galveston, Texas; Brunswick, Ga.; Charleston, S.C.; and... Report: US Industrial Real Estate Market Reflects Positive Trending The U.S. industrial real estate market performed "well" during the first half of 2013, highlighted by year-over-year increases in transaction volume and revenue in many markets, as well as a widely sustained positive outlook for the remainder of the year, according to John Morris, Cushman & Wakefield's leader of industrial... Confusion Over China VAT Dissipates; Fear of Abuse Lingers WASHINGTON - The transportation and logistic industry's confusion about China's new value added tax of 6 percent appears to be dissipating, but there is still concern that some misguided or bad actors are taking advantage of shippers. The majority of the industry uncertainty about the tax concerns how it applies to... Rocket Science If we can put a man on the moon, why's it so hard to fix the congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey? It was a good question from a frustrated shipper, and two answers quickly come to mind. First, the 1960s space program had a virtually unlimited budget.... NY-NJ Port Focuses on Fixing Problems That Make It 'Fragile' When it's working right, the Port of New York and New Jersey is an effective gateway for one-third of the containerized cargo moving through U.S. East Coast ports. But when things go wrong they can really go wrong. That was demonstrated this summer, when computer problems at Maher Terminals set off... Recipe for Disaster: What Went Wrong at NY-NJ A change in computer systems at Maher Terminals was the rock that started the avalanche, but it was only one of several contributors to this summer's delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The mess began on June 8, when Maher launched a new Navis N4 system designed... Extended Terminal Gate Hours at NY-NJ? Perhaps The lines form at 4 a.m. or earlier. Port drayage drivers snooze, sip coffee or listen to music as they wait for gates to open at New York-New Jersey container terminals. They're there to beat the rush. With an early start, they have a better chance to pick up a load... BIMCO: Demolition Counterbalances New Ship Deliveries Demand in the container shipping segment is "hobbling forward," as a "healthy level" of demolition counterbalances the inflow of new and larger ships, according to the BIMCO Shipping Market Overview & Outlook report for August. Demand was positive on the intra-Asia and trans-Pacific trade routes, as well as the Europe-to-Asia backhaul... UN Security Council Addresses Piracy in Gulf of Guinea The United Nations Security Council has called for a comprehensive regional approach to combat the threat of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, urging its member states to prosecute perpetrators in accordance with international laws. "The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the reported number... Oakland's New Port Chief to Develop Action Plan to Boost Reliability Over the past few years, delays and port shutdowns, sometimes caused by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and sometimes by outside forces, have given Oakland a reputation as being one of the most unreliable ports on the West Coast. Work stoppages by longshoremen and gate congestion following a consolidation of... Damco Swings to Loss Damco slumped to a second quarter loss of $8 million from a $28 million profit a year earlier, as lower ocean container traffic more than offset strong growth in its air freight and supply chain management operations. A.P. Moller-Maersk's freight forwarding and logistics unit also reported a 5 percent decline in...

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Owners fear fatal cargo Bulker owners appear be growing increasingly concerned about the carriage of Indonesian nickel ore, a cargo that has been linked to nearly half a dozen deadly sinkings since late 2010. NCL wins a new fan Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) won a thumbs up on Wall Street as a leading analyst upgraded her rating on the company's shares. Great depressions relived A wave of newbuilding investment this year means shipping risks reliving the painful depressions it experienced during the 1970s and 1990s, a new report claims. Cecon narrows loss Norwegian offshore vessel operator Cecon has slashed its second quarter deficit as revenue jumped. DNB down on boxships DNB Markets has dimmed its view for a recovery in the containership market. CSDC earnings slump China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has fallen to a deeper loss in the first half of the year as rates remained weak. A victory for Victor A Greek civil court has given entrepreneur and shipowner Victor Restis what amounts to his first victory in the case against him for embezzlement and money laundering. Platou sees Suez spur VLCC owners could once again benefit from dramatic world events should unrest in Egypt lead to the closure of the Suez Canal, RS Platou Markets says. Navig8 unit plans IPO Navig8 is looking to raise $140m from a private placement to support a six strong product tanker order as the flurry of activity on Oslo's over-the-counter market continues. Platou's UK tanker dream UK shop RS Platou LLP has kicked off its long-dreamed of tanker business with a four-strong dedicated team in its London office. Dry divide Opinion is split as to whether a surge which saw capesize rates race up by over one third last week can be sustained. Hanjin Heavy chops loss Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) has returned to profit in the second quarter of the year. Samho down in Q2 Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries has fallen into the red in the second quarter of the year. Tidemand launches takeover Sverre Tidemand has launched a mandatory takeover of Belships after a rights issue which divided the owning family forced his hand. Case cheers S&P A stronger than expected showing from its sale and purchase department helped Clarksons to what chief executive Andi Case is calling a robust first half performance. Northern eyes new rigs Northern Offshore says it might be looking to sell-off some of its existing rigs and invest in new tonnage. Temasek sells LNG stock Temasek Holdings, the Singapore sovereign wealth fund, has surprised many by selling its stake in Cheniere Energy. Siemens takes two Esvagt has secured a chartering agreement from Siemens Energy for the supply of two offshore wind service vessels. Kiani Satu refloated Salvors have succeeded in refloating a general cargo vessel that went aground off South Africa earlier this month. Ugland bulker robbed An LT Ugland handymax bulker has been targeted by robbers at the Samarinda anchorage, Indonesia it has emerged. Oiltanking sells stake Oiltanking has agreed to sell a 45% stake of its Helios terminal facility in Singapore to Macquarie Capital.

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AUGUST 19, 2013
ITC continues trade investigation of oil pipe imports "We are concerned that in using the trade laws to disrupt a number of legitimate, responsible and long-term supply relationships, the ITC has allowed domestic industry OCTG producers to misuse the trade laws again," AIIS warned. Johnson to stay as Port Miami director U.S. reiterates Japan's importance to trade deal Emphasizing Japan has a large part in writing "the rules of the road" during TPP negotiations, the USTR chief said a strong relationship between Japan and the United States is critical to the success of the partnership. ILA to meet over Hampton Roads local contract Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association, will meet with members of the union Monday evening. ILA members rejected the local contract by a vote of 520 to 483 on Aug. 12. Teamsters drop pursuit of AA employees Teamster officials tie their decision to drop pursuit of the airline's mechanics to the Department of Justice's recent announcement that it will not approve the proposed merger between American and US Airways. Fralin switches from VPA to state transport board Jefferies: New ship orders could delay recovery Damco excels at air freight in first half XPO closes 3PD purchase C.H. Robinson names Aris European forwarding director FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

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AUGUST 19, 2013
Authorities respond to diesel spill in South Carolina Responders deployed two layers of boom to absorb potential release of diesel fuel. IFO prices display mixed trend in Fujairah Cape Town had the biggest price gains on Monday. Bunker prices generally firm in Northwest Europe Price changes in Europe mostly moderate. Regional energy giant readies new fuel oil terminal Sinopec expects fuel oil storage tanks to become operational in October. IFO prices climbing in Asia MGO prices also strengthened in most key markets. NYK looking for deeper cuts in sailing speeds Japanese shipping giant wants further cuts in bunker consumption. Monjasa expands American office Hires three traders to 'ensure that the growth can continue'. Bangladesh Shipping Corporation modernising fleet Old ships are becoming more expensive to operate with rising fuel and other costs, says Managing Director. Reports: Bunker fuel drifts from scene of fatal collision Leak coming from wreck of the ferry MV St. Thomas Aquinas. China approves Zhoushan LNG bunker project $780 million facility to be build by ENN Energy Holdings. Link between sea state and ship fuel consumption analysed Study will be able to reduce bunker consumption of vessels, says authors. MISC profits below market expectations Despite fall in bunker costs. Talks continue for disposal of Titan Quanzhou shipyard With intention to dispose 95% of shares in Titan Quanzhou shipyard to Grand China Logistics.

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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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

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

Palermo

Approval from the Technical-Administrative Committee of the Interregional Office for Public Works

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

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

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