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November 20, 2013

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Xu Lirong takes over from Li Shaode as new China Shipping Group chief Wan Hai, Yang Ming to operate joint northeast Asia to Vietnam service Shanghai's new cabotage laws disappoint, limit positive impact: Drewry LB posts 8.7pc October volume rise to 576,502 TEU, up 13pc in 10 months Shandong's 10-month sea port throughput box volume up 11.13pc Hamburg's Q3 volume rises 6.3pc to 2 million TEU on Baltic feeders China's railway cargo traffic grows for five straight months Cosco takes delivery of 13,386-TEU Netherlands in Jiangsu province Incheon Port ready to handle 10,000-TEU ships by end of next year Walmart donates US$1 million to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan China's 10-month waterway cargo traffic up 8.5pc to 4 billion tonnes Cathay and Dragonair October cargo falls 0.9pc on 4pc higher capacity Air China's October freight volume levels off at 127,300 tonnes High fuel, currency flux, flatten Emirates profit, despite pax growth Teamsters laud renewal of US Safe Skies Act for air cargo pilots IAG Cargo provides relief to Philippines following super typhoon

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Large amount of shipping loans may go into 'bad bank': RBS MANSA President calls for making India a global maritime power at INMEX 2013 MOL expanding group-wide logistics services Tripartite meeting supports IMO's 3 pillars of sustainability Congestion at JNPT adversely affecting country's trade, say stakeholders MoS to establish formidable surveillance network: Vasan Rlys carries 6.77 pc more freight in April-Oct. INR continues to rise on increased dollar selling MSME Ministry to hold workshop on export procedures State-run agencies get bids higher than floor price for wheat exports FOREIGN TRADE POLICY ANALYSIS MISUSE OF IMPORTER-EXPORTER CODE NUMBER

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Trainose to introduce new freight train service Losses again for Ceva in Q3/2013 Russian Railways and Hungarian state railway cooperate Direct link between Moscow and Taiwan Arvato moves into new warehouse in Venray NL Change at the top of Ceva Logistics Celadon purchases Yanke Transfer in Canada Alpa welcomes US senate's introduction of safe skies act Reshuffle of executive board at JF Hillebrand Group Lehnkering Road Logistics offering LPG haulage services Denzel awards car transport contract to Hödlmayr Lufthansa Cargo celebrates and operates maiden flight Spezialisierung bringt Wachstum Pivotal role for e-maritime in EU Commission's logistics... DHL: executive move from Asia to Emea

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
NNS moves CVN 78 to fitting out pier AIG provides $400 million loan to Chouest Kvichak to build 66 ft shallow draft tender Robert Bugbee named next CMA Commodore Damen introduces "walk-to-work" WSV Praise for IMO's "three pillars" Scorpio Bulkers orders three in Romania

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Customs nabs toy shipments containing banned chemical Coast Guard airlifts sailor from APL ship off Oregon coast Trio of recipients earn AOTOS honors ATA truck tonnage index down during month of October Crowley presents scholarships to University of Washington students

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Connecticut group taps Bugbee as its 2014 Commodore Scorpio president says he is standing on the shoulders of others Frontline 2012 sells eight VLGC newbuildings to Avance Purchase marks joint venture's move to consolidate gas-carrier segment Diana reports its third quarterly loss Greek dry bulk firm expands its fleet and beats analysts' expectations VLCCs report spike in Middle East-Asia earnings Rates top $50,000 per day on bookings for early December Georgiopoulos races against the clock to raise Maersk tanker takeover funds New York-based shipowner has until the end of November to exercise his options Escalating pirate attacks is top security concern for shipping FREE CONTENT: Lloyd's List survey reveals growing concern about port security and cyber attacks Topaz Middle East unit reports 40% income hike Nico reports improved vessel utilisation rates Maersk joins Asia-Europe rate push Danish carrier will increase prices by $750 per teu from December 15 Shipping steps up aid response to Philippines typhoon Shipmanagers mobilise communications and relief as ICTSI works to restore Tacloban port Yang Ming, CSCL and UASC launch new transpacific partnership Merged service cuts capacity from Asia-west coast US trade lane Hyundai Merchant Marine fundraiser falls short Rights offering and bond sales deliver half the company's target amount Rickmers Maritime plans $241m bond sales Singapore-listed trust refinances borrowings and builds working capital AIG agrees $400m loan to Edison Chouest Proceeds will be used for refinancing and acquisitions Political showdown threatens Long Beach business, say carriers Port users speak out as mayor seeks to oust harbour commission president Höegh LNG slides into the red Oslo-based firm focuses on long-term FSRU strategy Scorpio Bulkers books three capesizes Expansion-minded venture signs $162m deal to build ships at DSME's yard in Romania Star Bulk buys two Daiichi ultramaxes Deal for aggregate $58.1m continues 'transformation' of Greek owner

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Marenave sinks into red GERMAN ship asset trust Marenave had €0.8M ($1.1M) in losses in 3Q13, mainly because of weak spot charter markets in the tankers, dry cargo and container ship segments US LNG export OK affects carriers demand DEMAND potential for LNG carriers is nudging higher because of tentative US approval for a fifth permit to export the cargoes to countries not in free-trade agreements RMT launches $241M in notes RICKMERS Maritime Trust, a Rickmers Group affiliate, today launched a S$300M ($241M) medium-term notes programme Virginia peak total surges by 25% y/y HOLIDAY peak season box imports surged 25% year on year at Port of Virginia, which helped it break its single-month record for container shipments Scorpio Bulkers orders three Capesizes SCORPIO Bulkers, the rapidly expanding drybulk shipping company whose shares are traded on the over-the-counter market in Oslo, says it has ordered three Capesizes at the Daewoo Mangalia shipyard in Romania German owners donate $100,000 in Philippines aid THE German Shipowners' Association VDR is providing $100,000 in aid to Filipino seafarers and their families who have fallen victim to Typhoon Haiyan Delays dent hype on Oz LNG SEVERAL greenfield LNG projects in Australia are continuing to be delayed Höegh LNG focuses on future after interim loss NORWAY'S Höegh LNG said today the long-term outlook for both its businesses remains positive, despite a weakened performance in 3Q13 and the first nine months of the year GPH to take over Bar's port TURKEY'S Global Ports Holding has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the 62% majority stake in the Montenegrin port of Bar, now held by the maritime transport ministry Ningbo auctions two bulkers to scrappers SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine said today it has auctioned two ships to Fujian Saijiang Shipping Dismantlement for 56.5M yuan ($9.3M) SinOceanic II debt converted into equity SINOCEANIC II, part of the Norwegian boxship tonnage provider SinOceanic Shipping, said today it has converted $80.3M in lending into equity Klaveness joins Tufton in bulker deal THORVALD Klaveness said today it has joined with hedge fund manager Tufton Oceanic to boost its drybulk business SapuraKencana acquires Austrian unit MALAYSIAN rig owner SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad said it has acquired 50% stake in new Austrian company Seabras Sapura Holding

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Chassis Finder Expands US West Coast Network Chassisfinder.com, an Internet-based chassis reservation exchange owned and operated by Chassis Finder, has expanded its coverage to include locations in or near the port complexes of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. "We have seen consistently strong overall growth since inception," said Bill Knight, president of Chassis Finder, in a written... Trucking Environment Remains Less-Than-Ideal for Shippers FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index improved marginally in September, but not enough to take it out of deep negative territory, reflecting a less-than-ideal environment for North American shippers. FTR's Shippers Conditions Index year-to-date. Full-size image The index rose 0.8 points from the previous month to a reading of negative 7.9, but the... FMC Extends Deadline for P3 Comments The Federal Maritime Commission has extended its deadline until Nov. 29 for comments on the global P3 alliance of Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM. The carriers filed the agreement with the FMC on Oct. 24. It will become effective Dec. 8 if the commission does not seek an injunction... Trucker Protests Leave Southern California Ports Unscathed Harbor truck drivers backed by the Teamsters union made a statement this week by demonstrating against alleged unfair labor practices at three drayage company facilities in the Los Angeles-Long Beach area, but their actions had no impact on cargo-handling at the port complex. Spokesmen at both ports said thousands of trucks... US Shippers Raise Volume Expectations for 2014 It's far from a surge of optimism, but shippers' expectations on how much freight they move via land, sea and air in the coming months is the second highest in the past six quarters. In a survey conducted by Wolfe Research in August and September, U.S. shippers said they plan to... GE Transportation Announces New Software Products for Intermodal Terminal Operations at the Intermodal Association of North America's 31st Annual Intermodal Expo The following breakthrough technologies are featured in booth 1032 at the Intermodal Expo: OASIS Driver Mobile App brings smartphone technology to drayage truck drivers to reduce gate processing time and improve terminal efficiency OASIS Stack Train Optimization technology helps increase fuel efficiency of intermodal trains OASIS Gate Kiosk web-based, touch screen application automates... DP World Australia Completes Next Phase of TOS Standardization & Centralization with Navis N4 Go-Live in Melbourne OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today announced that DP World Australia has reached a major milestone, completing Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) upgrades on three of four planned DP World sites. DP World Sydney, DP World Fremantle and, now,... IANA and FMCSA Unveil Paperless Roadability Compliance Tool Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 18, 2013 In collaboration with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), IANA announced today, at the 2013 Intermodal Expo, a pilot program designed to improve lag times that often occur between the issuance of a roadside inspection report to a driver and delivery of the report... Crowley Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Four University of Washington Business Students (Seattle, Wash.; Nov. 19, 2013) - Crowley Maritime Corporation recently awarded $2,500 Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to four students in the University of Washington's (UW) Foster School of Business. The students, Kainan Bell, Vi Nguyen, Giovanna Oseguera Tapia and David Kashubin, were chosen for their academic achievements, excellent scholarship essays and demonstrated... NY-NJ Port, Global Criticize Police Action Surprise inspections of trucks by Jersey City police stalled traffic at Global Terminal for a second consecutive day Tuesday, bringing complaints from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and terminal management. The inspections caused trucks to back up into the Bayonne, N.J., terminal. Cargo was delayed as drayage... Li Shaode Retires From China Shipping Li Shaode, 63, has retired as chairman of China Shipping Group, one of the largest state-run shipping conglomerates in China. The Investor Relations Department of the group's listed company, China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), has confirmed the news. "Li Shaode has reached his retirement age, and that is the reason why he... For-Hire Trucking Tonnage Index Dips for First Time Since July The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Trucking Tonnage in October fell for the first time in July, but the group's economist said it wasn't surprising for traffic to dip after a strong run. The index fell 2.8 percent last month, after rising 0.5 percent in September. Year-to-date, versus the... Jersey Police Slow Container Terminal Truck Traffic Jersey City police conducting safety checks of trucks exiting Global Terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey slowed truck traffic at the facility for a second consecutive day today. Jersey City officials said this week they planned to file a $400 million lawsuit against the Port Authority of... UPS Survey: High-Tech Supply Chains Move Closer to Global Markets & Customers Manufacturers of high-technology products all over the globe are near-shoring or intending to move production closer to the markets they serve. Many high-tech companies expect their exports to grow faster over the next two years than they did this year. They are also adjusting their supply-chain strategies to focus them more on... Rickmers Maritime Trust Sets Up Corporate Bond Program Rickmers Maritime Trust has established a Singapore $300 million (about US$240.5 million) corporate bond program to fund capital expenditure. The net proceeds from the issue of multi-currency, medium term notes will also be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing of the working capital of the Singapore-based trust and its subsidiaries. "The... Lufthansa Cargo to Launch 777 Freighter Service Lufthansa Cargo's first Boeing 777 freighter is 63.7 meters long with a wingspan of 64.8 meters.Lufthansa Cargo's first Boeing 777 freighter will take off from Frankfurt, Germany, tonight, bound for New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, on its first scheduled flight. The aircraft, which will fly on to Atlanta and... Long Beach Slows Search for New Chief Amid Turmoil The Long Beach Harbor Commission Monday decided to slow down its search for a new executive director to allow the nation's second-largest container port to regain its political stability. "I can't see us hiring anyone while we are in this state of disarray," said Nick Sramek, the commission's vice president. However, the... Korean Register and Russian Maritime Register of Shipping to cooperate on shipbuilding At last week's (13 November) 6th Korea-Russia Business Dialogue meeting held in Seoul and attended by President Putin and President Park Guen-hye, the Korean Register (KR) and the Russian Register of Shipping (RS) took the opportunity to sign an agreement on shipbuilding. The memorandum of understanding brings the two class societies... DHL scoops African newsmaker award Cape Town, November 18, 2013 -DHL Express, the world leader in international express delivery, recently walked away with top honours at the Africa Movers and Makers Awards, scooping the 'Africa's Top NewsMaker - Company' award. The award, backed by the Supply Chain Council and presented at the Africa Movers and Makers...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Seaspan targets newbuilds Seaspan has hatched another fundraiser aimed at securing the cash it needs to finance the expansion of its containership fleet. CMA crowns 2014 commodore Industry veteran Robert Bugbee has emerged as the Connecticut Maritime Association's (CMA's) next commodore. AMP returns fire A research report denouncing an increasingly controversial 90-year-old US cabotage law has triggered a fierce war of words between a leading shipping consultancy and an influential trade organisation. Buyers flock to bulkers Freight rates for capesize and panamax bulkers are well below the highs seen back in September but asset values are on the rise and overall industry sentiment appears to be stronger than ever. Scorpio orders first VLCCs Scorpio Tankers is making its first foray into the VLCC market with an order for four units at South Korea's DSME carrying unusually prompt delivery dates, market sources tell TradeWinds. Voyager on the way out Costa Cruises is ditching its 2000-built Costa Voyager. FRNT nets VLGC profit John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is looking at a profit of $92m after completing the sale of its VLGCs to partner Avance Gas. Atlantic inks double Norway's Atlantic Offshore has landed long-term charters for a pair of vessels including one for the latest addition to its fleet. OSG sues tax advisor Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has sued its former lawyers over the tax problems that preceded the tanker owner's descent into bankruptcy. Tersan adds wellboat Turkey's Tersan shipyard has won an order to build a Rolls-Royce-designed wellboat. Veteran vessel scrapped The first ship ever built for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCCL) has been sold for demolition in China. Marenave eyes buys German shipowner Marenave Schiffahrts has hinted it is about to hit the expansion trail after completing a financial restructuring. Diana in the red Diana Shipping nudged ahead of Wall Street forecasts in the third quarter to record a smaller than expected loss. Minship adds double Germany's MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport (Minship) has strengthened its partnership with China's Avic group through a double vessel order. Rickmers eyes notes Rickmers Maritime Trust has laid the groundwork for a series of notes issues which could bring in almost $250m. US death probe begins Conflicting accounts of what happened to chief engineer on Oldendorff cargoship. Topaz turns it on Dubai's Topaz Energy and Marine has built its nine-month profit as it offshore fleet grew. Swissco swoops for trio Swissco Holdings has pushed its newbuilding tally to 11 ships with the addition of three more offshore support vessels (OSV) in China. Remoy seeks full control Rem Offshore's CEO and largest shareholder Age Remoy is preparing an offer to mop up all the remaining stock in the company. Star to return? Star Bulk has been tipped to tap the capital markets again if it wants to expend its existing fleet substantially but the Greek owner has no plans of returning to Wall Street right now. Atlantic inks China double Atlantic Navigation Holdings is expanding its fleet with a pair of offshore support vessel newbuildings in China. STX PO swapping more Restructuring bulker owner STX Pan Ocean has added more debt to its equity-swap rescue plan as two banks secured earlier repayment schedules. Discounted DSME South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to offload a 5% stake in shipbuilder DSME at a discount following its recent share price rally. Eco march continues Western Bulk has added a second eco newbuilding to its fleet in under a week. Hoegh LNG turns red Hoegh LNG has turned in a deeper than expected loss for the third quarter. Kazakhs eye bulkers Kazakhstan is eyeing the formation of its first dry cargo shipping company. NRSL profit jumps Net profit is up 154% at Northern River Shipping Lines (NRSL) in the first nine months. U-Ming profit chopped U-Ming Marine Transport has seen its bottom line cut back as revenue fell. Li Shaode steps down Li Shaode has retired as the chairman of China Shipping (Group) with immediate effect, the company has confirmed. Cargill eyes LNG as fuel Cargill has emerged as a partner in a cross-industry collaboration looking at using LNG as a fuel for tankers and bulkers. Lauritzen cuts Axis stake J Lauritzen has sold off one-third of its holding in floatel joint venture start-up Axis Offshore. Scorpio goes large Scorpio Bulkers has ordered three capesize newbuildings in Romania in a move that sees it expand into a third dry bulk sector. Essar bulker arrested An Essar Shipping bulker has been arrested in Singapore, court documents seen by TradeWinds show. Bumi beats Teekay All eyes were on Bumi Armada Monday after the Malaysian offshore contractor secured a contract to build and operate a floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) on behalf of a consortium led by EnQuest.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Yang Ming swaps slots with UASC, China Shipping in transpacific What UASC calls the AWSI and CSCL labels its AAS2 will be merged with Yang Ming's PSW4, and each of the carriers say they will continue to use those individual designations. The service will employ six vessels of 4,250 TEUs. BlueWater Reporting reviews P3's network connections OOCL ship abandons transpacific voyage after mechanical problem OOCL Canada has arranged for inspections and is expected to arrive in Shanghai later this week. OOCL said it has made arrangements for boxes to be transferred to another ship, which will take the cargo to Long Beach, Calif. China Shipping names new chairman Maersk says it's 'business as usual' at Lazaro Cardenas MOL makes logistics push PEMA paper reviews electric RTGs NIT League: European shippers more concerned about P3 Korea, Russia ship registries cooperate on shipbuilding Yusen, pharma shipper start temp-controlled LCL service New phytosanitary measures open U.S. market to Uruguay fruit On Monday, the first shipment of fresh citrus from Uruguay to the United States was unloaded from a vessel at the Port of Philadelphia. USDA is requiring fruit from the country be cold treated and shipped in refrigerated containers. Washington Notebook: House freight study - where's the beef? Trucking industry documents drag caused by HOS rule More than 80 percent of motor carriers surveyed have experienced a loss of productivity under the new rule. DOT Secretary Foxx visits Port of Oakland IANA, FMCSA release paperless roadability compliance tool Bugbee to be CMA's "Commodore" next year U.S. Customs to review user fees with industry help Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Bunker terminal wins go ahead Two agreements open 'new era' for Middle East port. Prices struggle to find direction in Fujairah 180 cSt prices firm in Cape Town and Durban. Prices show mixed movement across Europe Avails tight in Hamburg. Singapore: Fuel oil prices climb on lack of blending cargoes Lack of low density fuel oil in the market, say traders. Container lines' alliance sparks 'a lot of concern' US authorities want meeting with European and Chinese regulators to examine likely impact of P3. COSCO in deal to treble Piraeus throughput Piraeus to enter 'new era' says shipping minister. Norwegian operator adds 'eco' bulker to fleet Leasing deal carries purchase options. Fuel regulations 'could hit Hong Kong's competitiveness' Hong Kong is unlikely to help shipowners meet the cost of switching to low sulphur fuel. Asian IFO prices stick to upward path 'Very tight' supplies reported in Busan. Bourbon sells two vessels Company is building a more 'modern, fuel efficient' fleet. Nustar profits climb despite poor demand for bunkers 'Reduced demand for bunkers and increased competition in the US Gulf Coast and Caribbean has negatively impacted our sales prices.' Offshore company takes delivery of PSV Vessel's X-bow hull design 'significantly' reduces fuel consumption. Non-lien clause on BIMCO's agenda A possible non-lien clause for time-charter parties discussed by shipowners' body. Dual-fuel wins big loan backing Prospect of cheap gas pulls banks into billion dollar deal.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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

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

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