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BRIEFS

August 23, 2013

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Asia enjoys higher volumes in growing east coast South America trade World fleet of idle vessels sinks to lowest level since October 2011 Felixstowe marks 70 million TEU with transport minister loading the box Terminal switch: Gold Star's Africa loop drops Dachan Bay for Nansha Deal signed to make Liverpool2 fit for 13,000-TEUers via expanded Panama California Air Resources Board fines 3 lines lack of low-sulphur fuel Low sulphur bunker fuel price surges in wake of Egyptian civil strife China's July export container transport market holds steady growth rate Taiwan exports boom on China's, US upturn after 5 months of contraction PIL adds Brisbane call to China Transpacific Australasia (CTP) service Damco wins Myanmar licence, vows to help open nation's supply chains Charter activity quickens into surge in leasing of smaller box ships Canada fines Chile's LATAM Airlines US$938,000 for cargo price fixing IAG Cargo extends low-weight Cargo Connector to Atlanta and Dallas Restructured Air Cargo Malawi declares operations fully functional

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AUGUST 22, 2013
12 pirates killed in gun battle CEVA expands in Singapore with new logistics centre Cyber attacks emerging as new threat to transport sector Fake reefer gas warning by TT Club The Nautical Institute promoting education, awareness & training on enclosed spaces Pak to grant India MFN status after removal of trade barriers JNPT bags coveted award for occupational health & safety VPT halts operations for a day in support of united Andhra HTOA deliberates on key issues at 6th AGM Exporters' order books bloat on weakened INR plunges for sixth straight session to hit new all-time low of 65.56 Senior JNPT official inaugurates Bank of Maharashtra branch in Raigad

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Intermodal transport corridor for Viking train in Moldova New Hungarian carrier takes delivery of first aircraft Port of Dunkirk records growing box volume Old Dominion opens Chicago service centre First multi-genset locomotive in India ISS appointed port agent for London Gateway Refurbished runways in Toulouse GLS opens new logistics centre in Alicante Returning to Air Menzies International ECMT licences - available from end of August Dachser investing in food logistics sector Reinforcement for Kopf & Lübben's airfreight department Kögel tipper trailer for the Stuttgart 21 building site Swire Pacific Offshore launches latest D Class vessel Nigerian airport to welcome first international carrier Ineffizienz der Branche?

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug for Baydelta Maritime New "Hurricane Sandy" ferry service extended LISCR names Christian Mollitor VP Navy to have fewer admirals Jensen continues hiring boom Frontline 2012 to take stake in VLGC operator Avance

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Everett port board taps Bachman as interim port commissioner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines hit with class-action lawsuit in Canada Thomas Crowley awards go to Micki Harrison, Miguel Artiga Port of Bremerton seeking applications for port CEO Port Metro Vancouver nets governance awards honor

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Growing VLGC orderbook could stifle gas shipping opportunities Stolt-Nielsen ponders eight-vessel purchase from joint venture partner Frontline 2012 Sanctions block Desh Shanti's release from Iran UK-based P&I club cannot meet Tehran's demand for bank guarantee Navios eyes stronger dry bulk scene after second-quarter loss US-listed owner swoops for four more panamaxes and boosts logistics flotilla DVB pledges to cut its shipping exposure Driese woos aviation, rail and offshore borrowers MLC 2006: Who is the shipowner and why does it matter? Shipping pleads for clearer rules of engagement Carriers rethink their decision to integrate logistics services Box lines go back to basics to focus on core business Dublin plans shipping services centre Ireland targets a 5% share of the global market Manila demands compensation for oil spill Coastguard confirms 75 dead and 45 missing after last week's collision in the Philippines China bans new investment in offshore capacity Beijing decision could scupper CSSC's Vietnam border venture Singapore product tanker pushes naphtha freight market to new high Rate is five points above Baltic Exchange market level Felixstowe to extend berth 9 UK box hub plans to handle two 18,000 teu ships at a time Safe Bulkers eyes more ships following latest post-panamax swoop Revenues dip but charterer compensation beefs up second-quarter profit Greenpeace vessel defies Moscow to head for the northern sea route Eco-activists press on towards Kara Sea despite three refusals from Russia Höegh signs another floating liquefaction contract Second contract in a month sees Norwegian LNG player pursue a growing niche Sinotrans Ltd extends grip over parent company's logistics business China conglomerate moves to consolidate Ardmore Shipping books four product tankers from Japan Irish owner boosts newbuilding haul following New York IPO UK growth boosts DFDS Shortsea operator plans to install scrubbers on 12 vessels by 2015 Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 joins Stolt-Nielsen VLGC venture Consolidation is on the agenda as Avance Gas Holdings aims for an IPO

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AUGUST 22, 2013
KDB injects $178M into STX Pan Ocean KOREA Development Bank today unveiled 200Bn won ($178M) in funding for STX Pan Ocean Port highlights safety SERVICES devoted to seafarer well-being while they are at port is an integral part of keeping crew members safe, a Florida port official told Fairplay today Kenya signs for Chinese cash injection A CASH injection, agreed this week in China, will pay for a rail line linking Mombasa's port to Rwanda and Uganda, Fairplay was told today Safe Bulkers on track POLYS Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers has reported a solid quarter and remains well positioned for growth, according to analysts DFDS's profits climb DFDS, the Copenhagen-listed ferry and logistics group, said today profits climbed steeply in 1Q13, while it cut in half its losses of 1H12 LPG prospects brighten as sourcing improves THE LPG trade's outlook is brightening, with the long-delayed new supply schemes in the Middle East finally delivering to the market, an Italian shipbroker said Frontline 2012 joining Avance Gas FRONTLINE 2012 has signed a deal calling for it to become a shareholder in Avance Gas Holding Ltd, along with Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd and Sungas Holdings, SNGL said today Tangshan's profits rise 32% SHANGHAI-listed Tangshan port's net profits were 456.7M yuan ($74.6M) in 1H13, an increase of 32.33% year on year Tianjin Marine stake frozen A COURT has frozen the 29.93% stake held by Grand China Logistics in Tianjin Marine Shipping, the Shanghai-listed company said today China's cabotage bulker capacity falls CHINA's new drybulker cabotage capacity fell 27% quarter on quarter to 890,000dwt in 2Q13, the transport ministry said today Sinotrans cuts losses HONG KONG-listed Sinotrans's marine shipping business narrowed its gross losses by 74% year on year to 35M yuan ($6M) in 1H13 ASAC's profits drop 30.6% SHANGHAI-listed Asian Star Anchor Chain said today its 1H13 profits dropped 30.56% year on year to 30.1M yuan ($4.9M) SHI likely to exceed target SAMSUNG HI is likely to exceed its order win target of $13Bn this year, a sector analyst said today Yangzijiang seen meeting order target YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding is on track to meet its target of $2.5Bn order win this year, even as other privately owned Chinese yards struggle, analysts said today

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Calm Restored at Oakland; Lytle Reaches Out to Truckers The Port of Oakland was operating smoothly Thursday, with no sign of protesting truckers, and no delays at marine terminal gates. Chris Lytle, Oakland's executive director, intends to do everything possible to maintain fluid operations after weeks of sporadic work stoppages by longshoremen and protests by harbor truckers over slow turn... CEVA Logistics Begins Operations at Singapore Facility CEVA Logistics has started operations at its new logistics center in Singapore. The center is housed in the 42,000 square meter, multi-user facility warehouse located at Tampines LogisPark, which is in the eastern part of the island and has access to expressways, major seaports and an airport. It will serve... North American Intermodal Traffic Continues to Hit New Highs North American rail volumes through August 17, 2013 Full-size image North American intermodal volume for the week ending Aug. 17 increased 3.6 percent year-over-year, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the seventh straight yearly increase, and volume reached its highest level in 46 weeks. Combined North American carload volume for the three... 3PLs Turn to LTL Carriers for Truck Capacity Third-party logistics companies and freight brokers often have a less-than-cozy relationship with less-than-truckload carriers, especially when trucking companies believe their business is being commoditized by low-cost "rate bundlers" who slip between them and their shipper customers. But a recent industry survey shows 3PLs and brokers are increasing the amount of business... Canadian Freight Volume Sidesteps Standard Summer Slowdown TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index was basically flat in July compared with the previous month and July 2012, dodging the summer slowdown typical for the month. Notably, July had two additional shipping days versus June. Load volumes in July were also at the mid-point of the last seven months. Cross-border loads... DFDS Boosts Profit on Higher North Sea Freight Volumes DFDS's operating profit grew 5 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, as a rebound in traffic on key North Sea routes offset a slowdown in Russian shipments and increased competition on the English Channel. Northern Europe's largest short sea shipping and logistics group posted an operating profit of... Troy Container Line Announces New Location of NJ Warehouse RED BANK, NJ (Aug. 21, 2013) -Troy Container Line, one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with St. George Warehousing & Trucking of New Jersey (STG) as the warehousing provider transitions to its new location at 5 Logistics Drive in South Kearny,... June Container Volume Falls at China's Port of Shanghai Shanghai, China's biggest port in 2012 in terms of volume, saw container throughput slip year-over-year in June. It was the only one of China's 2012 top 10 ports to see a year-over-year decline for the month. The remaining nine of the top 10 ports in the country reported growth, with... Houston's Year-to-Date Container Tonnage Up 8 Percent The Port of Houston handled 3 million tons of total cargo in July, up 4 percent year-over-year, and moved 21 million tons year-to-date, a year-over-year increase of 3 percent. The gains were driven by an 8 percent increase in container tonnage from January to July, a 21 percent increase in bulk... FREE Webcast: Doing Business in a Changing China Timed to be held in the run-up to the JOC TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen, this Webcast will focus on the challenges and opportunities for importers and exporters, and transportation and logistics companies in China, where a combination of slowing growth, a more inward-looking economic strategy, rising costs and new... HHLA Hiring After Expanding Its Container Market Share Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, is hiring 100 new employees as it boosts its share of the northwest European container market. HHLA increased traffic at its terminals in Hamburg and Odessa, Ukraine, by 6.8 percent year-over-year in the first half of the year to 3.8 million 20-foot-equivalent units. The increase... OSCAR: 143 Export FEUs Available in Minneapolis Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Aug. 21 Full-size image There were 143 40-foot containers available to handle U.S. exports in Minneapolis in the week of Aug. 21, the third straight week with FEU availability following 11 weeks of deficits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report. The... Q&A: Is Washout an Act of God? Q: We're a motor carrier. We haven't yet received a claim, but we're expecting a really big one on a load of electronics we moved (or tried to move) during the recent heavy rains in the Philadelphia. Our driver was headed eastbound into New Jersey when he ran into a huge... SFO Wins Environmental Achievement Award SAN FRANCISCO - August 21, 2013 - The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with an Environmental Achievement Award by the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). In the category of Environmental Management, SFO was recognized for its Climate Action Plan, which outlines a variety of efforts intended to... Kalmar RTG production to be relocated from Shanghai multi-assembly unit to joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI) Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will relocate the production of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Cargotec Industries (China) Co., Ltd., (CICL) Shanghai multi-assembly unit (MAU) to Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI). This measure is a continuation of the process started in July 2011, when Cargotec announced plans to establish a joint venture with its...

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Navios Logistics expands Navios South American Logistics has purchased three tugs and placed an order for 36 barges after securing a seven-year contract to provide three iron ore convoys to a client south of the equator. DSF defies the downturn Danish Ship Finance (DSF) watched its bottom line plummet in the first half but feels its performance was acceptable in light of the market downturn. Hope fades for Avondale A handful of industry insiders are not convinced that US shipbuilding conglomerate Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seriously considering the restoration of Avondale shipyard's commercial shipbuilding capabilities. Navios Holdings dives to red Navios Maritime Holdings reported a slump in second quarter net earnings as dry cargo freight rates dived. Tech Project scraps cape Tech Project of the Ukraine has reportedly sold the 259,000-dwt ore carrier Maxi Brazil (built 1985) for demolition. Huelin-Renouf folds Huelin-Renouf Shipping has ceased trading and will be wound up. Siem Offshore shaves loss Siem Offshore trimmed its second quarter deficit on slightly higher revenue as rates improved. Rem profit climbs Rem Offshore has turned in a stronger second quarter profit as its vessels commanded higher rates. Subsea 7 contracts Mermaid Mermaid Marine Australia (MMA) has teamed with Subsea 7 to provide support services to the giant Gorgon LNG project in Australia. Aid for STX Pan Ocean STX Pan Ocean has secured a fresh cash injection from Korea Development Bank. Avance deal a winner John Fredriksen's move to join forces with Avance Gas and forge the world's second largest VLGC owner has created a winning situation for everybody involved, analysts believe. DFDS better in the second Danish ro-ro group DFDS booked a big up-swing in second quarter earnings on higher revenue due to an upturn in the North Sea. Dof still losing Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof stayed deep in the red during the second quarter as financial items again cost the company dearly. Delderfield dies at 88 Insurance broking legend, Antony Delderfield, who had a 70 year career placing cover for Greek and Far Eastern shipowners has died at the age of 88. Cuts helping Hurtigruten Hurtigruten has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit and raised hopes of further progress as cost cuts kick in. Hoegh hits target Hoegh LNG has secured its second pre-FEED engineering contract in as many months, it announced this morning. FRNT in at Avance Gas Frontline 2012 is set to take a stake in VLGC sector consolidator Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AGHL) it emerged Thursday. Smart salvage underway Salvors have moved swiftly to prevent a pollution disaster following the grounding of a capesize bulker off South Africa. Safe buys MOL bulker Safe Bulkers has continued its shopping spree with the recent addition of a Japanese-owned post-panamax bulker. Bunkers set for change The North American bunker market faces significant regional changes and challenges in coming years, a top supplier has warned. RCL cans cruises Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel five weeks of cruises in Alaska for one of its ships after it suffered engine trouble. Eagle rides rally Shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping continued to gain traction Wednesday in the wake of a disclosure that shed light on the sale of shares held by chief executive Sophocles Zoullas. Broken link stopped ship A failed fuel pump reversing link has been found to be responsible for the loss of power on a bulker off Australia last year. Steady as she goes Malaysia's Sealink International has reported second quarter results that were moderately weaker than a year ago. Safe still on target Safe Bulkers of Greece reported a second-quarter profit Wednesday despite a 12% decline in net revenue that didn't come as a shock given ongoing turbulence in the dry-bulk market. Farstad returns to Vard Vard Holdings has secured a contract to design and construct a third subsea construction vessel for Farstad Shipping.

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Zim adds service between Miami, Central America The Israeli carrier said this week it has launched a new service between Miami, Santo Tomas de Castilla in Guatemala and Puerto Cortes in Honduras, joining other carriers, including Evergreen and Hapag-Lloyd. Truck spot rates drop As spot market capacity ticked up 0.3 percent last week compared to the week prior, average prices for van and flatbed services dropped 0.5 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively, according to analyst DAT. Swire to offer service to South America New roadway improves DFW airport traffic flow MOL (America) largely meets KPI targets in July Analyst: Crude by rail still attractive in long term Additional oil pipeline capacity in the Bakken and Gulf regions, however, are making crude transport on railways less of an attractive option in the short term, said an analysis by Jason Seidl of Cowen and Co. FMCSA goes digital A new rule was published to combine 16 paper forms used to register and update information from supply chain stakeholders into a single form on the Web. The agency says it will save $9 million over 10 years. Geodis Wilson arranges move of new Panama Canal gates Port Canaveral reopens road Executive moves

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AUGUST 22, 2013
Prices mainly firm in Fujairah Prices softening in Suez. Little price movement in Rotterdam Hamburg saw good demand for low sulphur product. Chief engineer jailed in bunker conspiracy Engineer was one of four facing charges in Singapore. Bunker fuel expected to solidify in Kiani Satu wreck Vessel went down in waters some 1,000 metres deep. Scandinavian Bunkering promotes trader Kristian Kihle has also been relocated to the firm's Singapore office. Offshore firm takes delivery of MDO-fuelled newbuild Heerema Marine Contractors opted for distillate fuel due to its availability and low sulphur content. Spanish minister calls for dialogue over Gibraltar But foreign minister repeats claims that bunker sector is a threat to the environment. Asian bunker prices firming Demand in Singapore ranged from poor to average. Fuel oil storage under pressure in Singapore Arbitrage remains high despite week demand. Lower emission levels recorded at Long Beach port Newer vessels with cleaner engines making an impact. LNG bunkering sites identified along Yangtze river First LNG bunkering station will be operational by the end of 2013, says Fortune Oil. MAN Diesel to supply cruise ship with engines Engines will operate alongside firm's common-rail injection system. Vessel to get 'total integration' of ABB electrical systems Order represents 'first embodiment' of complete ABB integrated systems for a ship, says spokesman.

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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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