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BRIEFS

March 27, 2013

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OOCL increases westbound Asia-Europe rate US$525/TEU from April 15 Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg-Sud merger talks end as Oetker family bows out Wan Hai to boost intra-Asia network by joining YML and PIL's PA2 APMT, BAL, Bouygues now leading Abidjan container terminal bidders China's express sector sales fall 11.3pc, first revenue slide in 4 years Meizhou Bay navigational channel phase 3 project gets World Bank loan Cargotec's Hiab gets EU funding to research roadside truck loaders DHL's double-deck racks increases safety and volume for seafreight GAC Egypt joins anti-bribery body TRACE after stringent practice review IATA revises cargo profit forecast up to as much as US$10.6 billion United Airlines extends San Francisco maintenance hub lease at SFX UTair Aviation extends help to disabled children stranded in Moscow

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MARCH 26, 2013
Allcargo Logistics launches Medical Support Center at Lokmanya Tilak Hospital Bahri announces sale of general cargo vessel as part of restructuring segment CEVA announces daily Suzhou/Shanghai Netherlands container train service CMA CGM sees positive growth, successfully implements action plan in 2012 CSL launches second FPV for Coast Guard Evergreen Line s China-Philippines-Malaysia service from April 14 Hanjin Shipping expands intra-Asia box services MOL, Mitsui & Marubeni Corp. to participate in ultra-deepwater FPSO chartering project in Brazil Moore Stephens says UK Budget generally good news for shipping sector Rate hikes boost demand for smaller vessels Holy presence at APSEZ & Adani Power ONGC signs MoU for Mangalore LNG terminal Plan for AIDS testing at Major Ports Stricter inspection of second-hand cars & secondary goods having desired impact at Antwerp Port Focus was on e-freight, security at Doha World Cargo Symposium Co-financing scheme to boost exports on anvil Govt mulls insurance fund for import of Iranian crude INR remains strong against dollar A bad idea known as Move Count Ford hopes to repeat Figo success with EcoSport R. Mukundan elected Chairman & Chetan Tamboli Deputy Chairman of CII Western Region

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Terminal Container Ravenna investing to improve TT-Line executive expanded Vopak commences operations in Spanish oil terminal Toll opens intermodal terminal in Australia DHL Express to build new facility at Stuttgart airport C2K airlines and forwarders increase commitment to quality Saudia Cargo incorporates two B747-8Fs Oman Air increases cargo capacity with DHL joint venture Port of Felixstowe to double rail capacity Carriers accelerate drive for economies of scale in ships Warning for US truck drivers 20 million t of goods through the Channel Tunnel Belarus-Ukraine railfreight increases IRU to partner UNECE on secure parking areas

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MARCH 26, 2013
Prospector Offshore hit by Cyprus banking woes Latest 112 m Incat wave piercer heads for Denmark Oro Negro back at PPL Shipyard for two more jack-ups HHI wins TLP and FSU orders worth $2 billion

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MARCH 26, 2013
Port of Bellingham funds support small city projects Hamburg Sud ups number of ships flying European flags Panama Canal Authority adds all-electric car to fleet AAPA taps Tay Yoshitani as incoming chairman Evergreen Line plans to add South China/Philippines/Malaysia run

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MARCH 26, 2013
Carriers achieve a disappointing end-of-term report Top 10 box lines lost some $3.3bn last year Emergency funds keep Cyprus tonnage on the move Although fleet is unaffected, some firms will take a haircut P&I endures its toughest renewal for a generation PL Ferrari club poll makes for a gloomy read Skuld chalks up a decade of positive underwriting results Club's unbeatable combined ratio stays below 100% for 10th year Nickel peril Latest liquefaction incident reaffirms urgent need for improved checks at loading ports Shipping confidence hits two-year high Latest Moore Stephens survey finds owners more optimistic Safety first for mariners While the Bristow contract creates welcome jobs, it is hoped the excellent level of service will be maintained Why Bristow is the best choice to take over UK search and rescue services As the military ends 70 years of service, a private helicopter contract brings advantages Shanghai expects throughput growth to slow But expanding Chinese consumption could come as a boost CSCL returned to profit in 2012 State-owned carrier supported by large non-operating gains Rongsheng posts net loss for 2012 Private shipbuilder pursues offshore orders Why we must all embrace intelligent shipping Lloyd's List Global Summit will challenge inefficiency and spearhead industry recovery New dawn for container terminals Change is a chance for the industry to sharpen its focus, says DP World Profits wiped out at China State Shipbuilding units Chinese state giant vows to enhance non-shipping and offshore business One loud voice Regional shipowners, ports and other lobby groups need to co-ordinate a response to legislation Yang Ming scrapes into the black on asset sales Company posts $1.7m net profit on $3.7bn operating income Felixstowe takes delivery of rail cranes Equipment installed at nine-track intermodal terminal that opens this summer China signs Russian Arctic oil and gas supply deal Rosneft agreement sees Beijing step up its Barents Sea presence Chinese leasing companies offer new, longer-term opportunities European lenders' exit has been exaggerated, says DVB's Steeman Asia owners slam Brussels ship recycling proposal European levy would undermine Hong Kong Convention, say critics Cosco Pacific forecasts 5% annual growth Ports firm will not confirm interest in increasing its stake in Piraeus Aponte holds out MSC president is right to halt boxship orders APL names its first 14,000 teu ship Boxship owner in drive to improve fuel efficiency Coscol fails to meet semi-submersible profit target Multipurpose vessel arm of Cosco makes loss on investments

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MARCH 26, 2013
Russia-China deal affects Kozmino cargoes RUSSIA and China have agreed to ramp up their oil trade immediately and start overland shipments of natural gas within five years VINASHIN selling ships to pay mariners VIETNAM Shipbuilding Industry reportedly plans to sell seven vessels, all arrested overseas to settle unpaid crew wages RSHI's profits reversed to FY12 losses HONG KONG-listed RSHI said today it is scrambling to replenish cashflow after falling hard to FY12 losses, from profits in 2011 Cheniere and Centrica sign LNG deal CENTRICA, the UK-listed energy group, said it has signed a 20-year, £10Bn ($15.21Bn) deal to import 1.75M tonnes of LNG per year from Louisiana to the UK VLGC rates defy pick-up RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers are remaining stubbornly unprofitable even though chartering picked up last week COSCO Pacific profits rise COSCO Pacific's core business unit posted a rise in profits in FY12 of nearly 15% year on year, on steady growth at its terminal and box units PNOC shuts shipping unit LOSSES have forced government-owned Philippine National Oil to dissolve its shipping unit, PNOC Shipping & Transport Ex-Crowley VP indicted by US CROWLEY'S former VP of price and yield management Thomas Farmer has been indicted on charges of price fixing in the US/Puerto Rico box trade CSBC Taiwan's net profits drop 59% y/y CSBC Corp, Taiwan, said today FY12 profits were NT$707M ($23.7M), a 59% drop from NT$1.73Bn in 2011 HMD grows as mid-sized builder HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard is gaining strength as a builder of small to mid-sized ships and is likely to be insulated from the drop in ship prices, said an analyst today ASF opposes EU breaking audit THE ASIAN Shipowners Forum has criticised the EU's recent proposal to audit breaking yards Panamax rates softening RATES to haul cargoes on Panamax bulkers from the Atlantic basin to the Pacific basin are showing signs of softening Product tanker rates soften PRODUCT tanker rates began softening this week as charterers resist the bullish tide HHI wins $2Bn offshore contract HYUNDAI HI said today it has clinched orders for two offshore facilities from Total E&P Congo for a total $2Bn

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MARCH 26, 2013
Holiday Hit Hong Kong's Trade in February Hong Kong's exports and imports of goods both decreased year-over-year in February, Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported. In February, the value of total exports of goods fell by 16.9 percent from February 2012 to HK$215.7 billion (about US$27.8 billion), following a year-over-year increase of 17.6 percent in January 2013. The value... Bahri Announces the Sale of One of Its General Cargo Vessels (Saudi Diriyah) The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) announces that in connection with the fleet replacement program for the general cargo, the Company has sold on Saturday 23rd March 2013 its general cargo vessel (Saudi Diriyah) for scrapping after completing her useful life for a sum of SAR. 30,257,136 generating... Mexico's Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit This event represents a cooperative effort between MexicoNow and the new Borderplex Alliance. A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials and components into a... Coalition of NE Companies for Trade Conference Next Week The Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) hosts its 17th Annual Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference ("T&T") on April 2-4. The two-and-a-half day conference features dozens oftrade and transportation executives covering critical industry issues via keynote addresses, live webcast, panel discussions, "town hall" meetings and a packed Off-the-Record... IMarEST 110th Annual Dinner a Resounding Success Around 400 guests from over 15 countries attended the 110th Annual Dinner of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) on Friday 22 March in the Great Hall of London's historic Guildhall. The dinner marked the first public duty of the 111th President of IMarEST, Andreas Chrysostomou, who committed... OOCL Unveils 8,888-TEU Vessel in Shanghai OOCL Memphis.OOCL today unveiled its new OOCL Memphis in Shanghai. The 8,888 20-foot-equivalent unit vessel will be used on the Super Shuttle Express service in the trans-Pacific trade connecting Asia and North America. It is the fourth of eight 8,888-TEU vessels that OOCL has commissioned Hudong-Zhonghua to build. The ship's 42-day port... Customs Looks Outside the Box Washington appears to be finally waking up to the growing need to speed up the movement of goods across the U.S.-Mexico border. Long and capricious wait times for trucks cost both economies billions of dollars annually and hinder the advantages - shorter supply chains and cheaper transportation costs - manufacturers have... Long Beach Breaks Ground on Green Port Gateway LONG BEACH, Calif. - Demonstrating the importance of intermodal rail to Southern California, the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday broke ground on an $84 million project to add tracks and a support yard for on-dock rail operations. Chris Lytle, executive director, said Long Beach in the coming decade will spend more... AAPA Names Yoshitani as Chairman The American Association of Port Authorities' board of directors has elected Tay Yoshitani, CEO of the Port of Seattle, as chairman. Yoshitani will assume the uncompensated position at this fall's AAPA convention in Orlando, Fla. He has been CEO of the Port of Seattle since 2007. Yoshitani is former chief executive of... FedEx Express Adds Electric Vehicles in Hong Kong FedEx Express has added 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles in Hong Kong. The 10 vehicles will be deployed this month, forming the first fleet of zero-emission, all-electric vehicles for FedEx in the Asia-Pacific region. They join more than 650 alternative-energy delivery vehicles already in the FedEx global fleet. FedEx expects to have about... Vallarpadam Terminal Gets Transshipment Service DP World's Vallarpadam terminal in India today received its first transshipment mainline service. This follows the Indian government's waiving cabotage regulations for the terminal. Until now, those regulations have prevented mainline services from transshipping at Vallarpadam and instead made them transfer to local carriers. The International Container Transshipment Terminal, also known as... US Diesel Prices Down for Fourth Consecutive Week U.S. diesel prices fell for the fourth straight week during the week of March 25, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Diesel prices have dropped 3.7 percent or 15 cents in the past four weeks. U.S. diesel prices through March 25, 2013. Full-size image.The average price, $4.006 per gallon, is... Virginia Port Authority Spurns Privatization Bids The Virginia Port Authority's board of commissioners turned down two bids to buy the leases of the ports' container terminals and voted instead to restructure its operating company and overhaul the port's long-term strategy. The VPA commissioners' decision at their board meeting Tuesday follows an extensive 18-month review of port operations,... Survey: Shipping Confidence at Two-Year High Overall confidence levels in all sectors of the shipping industry recovered to their highest level in two years in the three months ended February, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. The survey found an improved expectation of freight rate increases over the... Evergreen Line to Launch Intra-Asia Service Evergreen Line will launch a new service linking South China, the Philippines and East Malaysia in mid-April. The new loop will also connect to Evergreen's network via Hong Kong. Two ships with capacity of 1,700 20-foot-equivalent units will be deployed on the service. The first sailing is planned from Shekou, China, on... Apples Lead US Organic Exports Higher U.S. exports of certain organic products expanded 8 percent year-over-year to nearly $450 million in 2012, driven by gains in apple shipments, which offset declines in grapes and cherries. Canada and Mexico remained top markets for most of the selected organic trade, although exports to the European Union could expand following... Ex-Im Bank, California Trade Association Sign Marketing Deal Monterey Bay International Trade Association has signed a City/State Partners program contract with the Export-Import Bank of the United States to accelerate export business by connecting bank products and services to the organization's network of entrepreneurs and financial institutions in the counties around San Francisco and its ports. The purpose of... Rotterdam, Inland Shippers Aim to Increase Efficiency NextLogic will launch at the Port of Rotterdam at the end of 2013.At the end of 2013, representatives of inland shipping operators, seaport terminals, depots, shipping companies, hinterland terminals, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Netherlands' Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment will launch a trial aimed at reducing inefficiencies... Harold, Hunter and Hockey Depending on your age, the recently announced contract between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance could be considered "your father's" (or grandfather's) labor deal. Labor received wage and benefit improvements, while management achieved minimal concessions on other issues. This is reminiscent of the postwar era, when organized labor... AdvanFort Names Angelopoulos Business Development Manager AdvanFort has named Dimitrios Angelopoulos, a retired Hellenic Navy submarine commander, as its new business development manager. His initial focus will be on maritime security opportunities in Italy, Greece, Germany and Spain. Before joining the maritime security company, Angelopoulos worked for Hellenic Shipyards as the project manager for the 214-type submarine contract...

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MARCH 26, 2013
Yang Ming scrapes into the black on asset sales TAIWAN's Yang Ming Marine Transport reported slender net profit of $T51.4m ($1.7m) for 2012, versus a loss of $T9.4bn in 2011, but managed to return to the black, ... Felixstowe takes delivery of rail cranes THE Port of Felixstowe has received three Liebherr manufactured rail-mounted gantry cranes as part of an expansion of its rail facilities that will double capacity.The ... Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud halt merger talks [update] Disappointing end of term report for carriers Most ocean carriers that report have now posted their 2012 full-year results - some container lines did well, but many underperformed and must do better in the ... APL begins its slot cost squeeze The Singapore-headquartered Neptune Orient Lines' container arm APL has officially named the first in a series of ten 14,000 teu ships which it claims will help ...

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MARCH 26, 2013
FBI probes cruise death The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the death of a passenger on a Royal Caribbean cruiseship. Exmar to book $56m gain Exmar said it will log a $56m gain as a result of its joint venture with Teekay LNG. 'Credible recovery' started A credible recovery in the shipping sector is starting to take hold, Moore Stephens suggests today. SeaMar adds a third SeaMar Subsea of the Netherlands is adding a third vessel to its owned fleet with a newbuilding order at a compatriot yard. Neste axes 124 Finnish tanker owner Neste Shipping is chopping 124 jobs in a bid to secure its operations. Norden adds another Norden has hoovered up another panamax bulker on a period contract. Alam wins subsea gig Alam Maritim has bagged a major subsea contract from an independent oil and gas operator. Maersk sells out bond Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk has raised £300m ($454.7m) from its UK bond issue. Manila mission Taiwan's Evergreen is launching a new boxship run to the Philippines and Malaysia as intra-Asian demand grows. Scorpio scores six Scorpio Tankers has continued its buying spree with a $300m product tanker order across two South Korean yards. Gamble set to pay off What do you get if you cross a $2.6bn investment in eco ships and one of the industry's shrewdest investors? From Gaddafi to Loren A ship originally ordered by Muammar Gaddafi's deposed Libyan regime has been christened by Italian actress Sophia Loren after being bought by MSC. Unibaltic adds one Poland's Unibaltic has expanded its fleet by buying a modern Turkish tanker. Yang Ming raising cash Taiwan containership owner Yang Ming is lining up a bond sale to reduce other debt. Claren in Scorpio strike Claren Road Asset Management has taken a major slice of rapidly expanding shipowner Scorpio Tankers. Cosco Pac profit dips Cosco Pacific has blamed its container manufacturing division for a drop in full-year earnings. GSI's profit battered Crashing ship values have clobbered full-year profit at Guangzhou Shipyard International. Cargoship abandoned A Chinese cargoship has been abandoned by its crew after a collision with another vessel off Taiwan. SBM seals the deal SBM Offshore has closed out a lucrative deal with Petrobras for a pair of floating production and storage units. CSCL bounces back China's CSCL has returned to profit for 2012 as rates improved. Greeks fled Cyprus banks Greek shipowners were proactive in moving cash away from accounts in debt-ravaged Cyprus, according DNB. Guards back in India Italy has sent two of its marines back to India to stand trial for the murder of two fishermen from the tanker Enrica Lexie last year. Nakilat in Algeria venture Qatari shipping company Nakilat has teamed up with Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach on a broad agreement covering transportation of LNG and LPG. Rongsheng turns red Sluggish orders, falling prices and delivery delays added up to a first annual loss in almost half a decade for China Rongsheng Heavy Industries. Reduced visibility Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in Singapore waters due to reduced visibility caused by haze. Georgia frees Turkish ship A Turkish cargoship has been released by Georgian authorities after it was held while leaving the breakaway region of Abkhazia. New line to Jeddah Tunisia and Saudi Arabia are setting up a new shipping line for runs between Tunis and Jeddah. 3 Maj eyes aframaxes Croatian shipyard 3 Maj is close to winning a key domestic order for two aframaxes. Hyundai in $2bn haul Hyundai Heavy Industries has won orders for two offshore newbuilding projects worth $2bn, it said Tuesday. Ray behind HMD PCTCs Ray Shipping has emerged as the likely owner behind a series of pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) orders at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. CNCo back at Chengxi China Navigation Company has returned to Chengxi Shipyard in china to order four more handysize bulkers. Sabine signs up Centrica British energy firm Centrica has signed a long-term deal to import US LNG from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass.

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MARCH 26, 2013
NEWSFLASH: VPA rejects outsourcing offers in favor of reorganization The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners voted today to restructure the state-owned operating company, Virginia International Terminals, instead of outsourcing cargo and vessel-handling operations at the Port of Virginia to private terminal management firms, the VPA said in a statement issued this afternoon. Home Depot punches up online sales The building supplies retailer recently achieved $1 billion in e-commerce sales out of its $70 billion of annual revenue, and officials are making strides to connect this aspect of its supply chain strategy with more traditional retail sales. US Air approves OnAsset tracker RFID providers join forces CMA CGM will open inland port in Iraq The French liner carrier said it will manage and operate the terminal, giving customers the opportunity to clear their cargo through customs near Baghdad instead of the Umm Qasr seaport. Saudia adds 747-8 freighters Saudi Airlines Cargo has taken delivery of the first of its two Boeing 747-8 freighters, which will enter service in May. The carrier will add the second aircraft to its fleet by the middle of June. Both will fly on Asia-to-Europe routes. Rickmers to boost vessel calls at Philadelphia February a slow month for Asian air cargo Analysis: Eyes on VA port as it decides today on new business model COSCO Pacific sees growth in terminals, container leasing Emissions, an increasing factor in carrier procurement decisions Ex-Im Bank, California trade group join forces U.S. supports Boeing plane exports to El Al Bahri sells aging cargo ship for scrap DHL opens healthcare shipment facility in Spain Florida Coastal starts logistics, transport law program Hochberg re-nominated to lead Ex-Im Bank Under Hochberg's leadership in fiscal year 2012, the bank for the fourth-straight year set export finance records in a number of key areas. Overall financing for the first time exceeded $35.8 billion in authorizations. Washington Notebook: Tax reform could limit financing tool for ports Ex-Crowley executive indicted in Puerto Rico price-fix probe Executive moves

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MARCH 26, 2013
Environment back on IMO's Polar Code agenda Proposals to ban HFO in the Arctic and address black carbon referred to the MEPC. Little price movement seen in Fujairah Suez prices softer on Tuesday. Tight avails reported in Rotterdam Bunker markets in Europe mostly firm. LSFO supply at South Korean ports increasing Hyundai Oilbank will offer product across county's ports by June. Shipping told: Be careful in Singapore 'haze' Reduced visibility holds possibility of loading schedule disruption. Bunker prices display mixed picture in Asia Prices strengthened across all grades in Singapore. Middle East bunker exports 'not growing fast enough' Widening gap between demand and supply causing rise in bunker prices, says Chairman of Facts Global Energy. 2014 emissions deadline issued to US steamship 'Sophisticated' ash retention system chosen for Badger. Transnet mulls bunkering operations at Ngqura Development forms part of a $32 billion expansion plan. Oil spill cleanup completed on Yangtze River CMA CGM ship involved in spill expected to dock at Yangshan Port. Shipowners at 'operational disadvantage' while slow steaming Ship managers have 'important role' in reducing fuel consumption, says Bibby Ship Management. Frontline 2012 in aggressive orders for 'eco-ships' Firm is investing $2.6 billion to create a large fleet of fuel-efficient vessels. Chimbusco to offer bonded 500 cSt grade at Qingdao Demand for 500 cSt in China increasing, says local source.

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PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

››› 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

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