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BRIEFS

March 29, 2013

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Cosco posts second biggest loss in 2012, attributes fall to bulk slump Hutchison's Felixstowe sets up 3 mega cranes to double rail capacity Gold Star Line joins Cheng Lie on China, Indonesia, Philippines service Fujian issues 96pc more Taiwan-easing trade permits in the first 2 months Cargotec lays off 105 at Swedish plant after talks with employees Kolkata to start transloading operations from new location: Inchcape Globe Tracker uses Cloud for tracking, monitoring and sharing data Top three state-owned Chinese airlines post 39pc fall in 2012 profit Air China Cargo launches weekly China-Amsterdam and Frankfurt flights Danske Bank European forwarders index upticks as air cargo takes off Lufthansa Cargo re-organises charters through Chapman Freeborn deal

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Allcargo relocates critical 142-ft de-aerator from Haldia to Reliance Sasan ultra mega power project Eco battle will be fought as much with the existing fleet, warns Bibby boss Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd temporarily discontinue merger talks Holland reverses stand on mandatory weighing of boxes before loading Panamax rates to remain profitable for next 2 months Rate hikes seen not having impact due to lack of carrier discipline Ship operators urged to stay vigilant against Somali piracy Spot rate falls again on Asia-Europe trade ICTT achieves landmark as first transhipment service calls terminal NMPT sets new record in rail traffic handling Rationalised haulage charges for containers transported by rail in privately-owned wagons to be effective April 1 Ban on pulses export extended till March 2014

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MARCH 28, 2013
Conrad adds $51.4 million in new business Clean Gulf adds new rapid response vessels Japan's first hybrid tugboat enters service

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MARCH 28, 2013
Bellingham Port Commission eyes airport hotel proposal Trucks top list in January for trade between NAFTA partners Crowley Maritime honored for charitable contributions New orders rolling in for Greenbrier railcars OOCL celebrates naming of new 8,888 TEU containership

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MARCH 28, 2013
Gulf of Guinea waters open to western armed guards West African states agree to let foreign security teams operate in territorial waters Is Colombia mortgaging its future? Social unrest and guerrilla activity are barriers to increased crude oil output What Cyprus' bailout 2.0 means for shipping Most firms have dodged a bullet, but some face problems with disbursements Should Brussels have let Limassol join the euro? Island state had deep-seated problems before it joined the single currency Heavy losses leave Cosco with high financial costs Chinese state conglomerate must increase borrowings to stay afloat VLCCs can look forward to rising spot rates Increase in oil consumption likely by year-end, says International Energy Agency Is the end of piracy nigh in the Gulf of Aden? Experts predict levels will rise again, but pirates may take a different approach West Africa poses a fresh challenge to security firms Lessons learned in the Gulf of Aden do not always apply in the Gulf of Benin Lack of insurance safety net deters private security Local security forces cannot cope with sheer volume of ships Armed guards not the answer to West Africa piracy Show of force does not deter attacks Many new PMSCs will not survive the year The market of the future will belong to the large and medium-sized firms UK holds fire on floating armouries Government reviews licence applications case by case International regulation goes live as new standard is launched However, confusion remains between anti-piracy requirements on land and at sea How insurers see new standard for armed guards Industry opinion is divided over the long-awaited move Industry needs one impartial body to tackle under-reporting of attacks The fight against piracy demands timely and accurate information Green for go? Moves to allow armed guards to operate out of Cape Verde leave unanswered questions Intership caught in Cyprus bank collapse Hartmann affiliate had an account with Laiki Irresponsible ship orders will return in 2016, warns Precious New rush on newbuildings will kill dry bulk recovery PSAI forecasts 'adrenaline-pumping' year of storm clouds, rough seas and silver linings Container terminal operator sees 10% rise in pre-tax profit in 2012 Evergreen launches intra-Asia and Indian Ocean services Taiwan carrier expands its networks to meet robust growth Transpacific rates slip as carriers' April 1 increase looms Overcapacity creates a buyers' market as annual contract talks continue Bomb explodes outside Tsakos house Blast occurs near shipowner's Athens home after anonymous tip-off Shih Wei books three handysizes at Japanese yards Taiwan-based dry bulk player seizes on low prices to renew its fleet U-Ming posts 34% drop in net profit Capesize player has been heavily exposed to dry bulk downturn BLT files for US Chapter 15 protection Move comes after chemtanker giant reached Jakarta creditors' agreement

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MARCH 28, 2013
Fairplay 24 news service BECAUSE of the Easter break, there will not be a news service on Friday or Monday. News will next be updated on Tuesday 2 April 2013 Port of Dakar set to tender The Port of Dakar is striding towards becoming the gateway to West Africa, following a 4% growth in traffic in 2012 bringing it to 12M tonnes US opens MARPOL probe on Shell OIL major Shell has been targeted by the US for possible MARPOL violations associated with its drill barge Kulluk during the 2012 drilling season, a US Coast Guard official has revealed Intra-Europe capacity concentrating SHORTSEA and feeder container trades along Europe's Atlantic and Baltic Sea coasts are increasingly dominated by a few major carriers, according to a new survey by Dutch shipping analyst Dynamar Log imports through Zhangjiagang up 33% CHINA'S Zhangjiagang Port saw a 33% year on year increase in the volume of log imported from African countries in 2012 to total 797,000m³, Chris Mackey from Southern Cross Maritime Services told Fairplay today Evergreen launches new CPM service in Asia TAIWANESE Evergreen Line is launching its new CPM service linking South China, Philippines and East Malaysia from mid-April 2013, the company told Fairplay yesterday Emden advances project terminal scheme GERMANY'S North Sea ro-ro and breakbulk port Emden is pushing ahead with plans for a new 24ha heavy-load terminal for offshore wind power cargoes Fujian operator expanded fleet FUJIAN Guohang, China's bulker operator in Fujian province, increased its fleet by 30% year on year to 2.9M dwt, with 50 vessels added in 2012 Russian slaying treated as assassination RUSSIAN prosecutors told Fairplay today that they are treating the shooting death of a shipping figure as an assassination based on business rivalries Floating production orders hit record high A REPORT has shown that the order backlog of floating production systems has hit a record 264 units Zero net growth in Capesize fleet seen in February BREAKING exceeded newbuilding deliveries in February, analysts said, therefore there were no net additions to the Capesize fleet in the month China-SA yard deal reported SOUTH Africa has reportedly reached a multibillion-dollar deal with China's Chery Holdings to build and repair ships at Richards Bay Continued pressure seen for multipurpose sector MARKET conditions for multipurpose vessels are likely remain challenging until at least 2015, a shipping consultant has warned VLCC rally softens CHARTERERS are exploiting the long weekend to force VLCC rates down, and owners are feeling the heat from rising bunker prices 5% US peak season growth seen HOLIDAY imports into the US during this year's peak box season are expected to increase about 5% on last year, a transport economist has predicted

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MARCH 28, 2013
NYK Celebrates Japan's First Environmentally-Friendly Tugboat in Yokohama NYK Group's tugboat Tsubasa.Yesterday, Wing Maritime Service Corporation held a ceremony in Yokohama Port to mark the entry into service of the NYK Group's tugboat "Tsubasa" (Gross Tonnage: 256 tons) featuring a hybrid propulsion system. A preview of the "Tsubasa" was also held on the same day and was attended... Patrick Keenan Joins TITAN Salvage as Director of Operations Patrick Keenan, TITAN Salveage's new director of operations. POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Patrick Keenan has joined the TITAN Salvage team as director of operations, bringing more than 20 years of worldwide, hands-on experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, salvage and marine pollution abatement. In his new position, Keenan will report to... TQL Named One of the Best Places to Work in Tampa, Fla. TAMPA, Fla. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has been named a finalist in the 2013 Best Places to Work Awards presented by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Finalists were chosen based on employee responses to an online survey conducted by an independent, third-party. TQL was evaluated on items such as... Martek Declares 'ECDIS Leasing Option Essential for Shipowners and Industry to Benefit From Early Adoption' In the depths of a longer-than-expected shipping market downturn and with many shipowners struggling with cash flow, Martek Marine, leading manufacturer of maritime safety equipment, believes that its comprehensive leasing package offers the best option for shipowners to adopt ECDIS early and benefit from increased safety and lower costs. Rock-bottom freight... ABF, Teamsters Agree to 30-Day Contract Extension Negotiations for a new multiyear contract between ABF Freight System and the Teamsters union will continue under a 30-day contract extension that pushes the talks into late April. The nation's sixth-largest less-than-truckload carrier will resume talks with the Teamsters April 8, the company said in a statement March 28. The current... Port of Antwerp Wins Prestigious 2013 Environmental World Ports Award ABU DHABI, the United Arab Emirates - During the World Ports and Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi the Port of Antwerp received an award for the second year running, winning the Environmental World Ports Award. In 2012 its CEO Eddy Bruyninckx won the WPTS Award. Antwerp beat Rotterdam, Los Angeles,... Valley Cartage to Open Facility in Lake Elmo, Minn. Valley Cartage will open its Supply Chain Logistics Service Center in Lake Elmo, Minn., in May. The expansion will increase Valley Cartage's footprint in the Midwest, building on the presence of the transportation and logistics company's established facilities in Hudson and LaCrosse, Wis.; Duluth, Mankato and St. Cloud, Minn.; and Fargo,... Korean Register of Shipping Elects Chon as Chairman, CEO The Korean Register of Shipping's general assembly has elected Young-kee Chon as its new chairman and CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of the register and comprises 86 voting members. This is the first time in KR's 53-year history that an internal appointment to chairman and CEO has been made. Chon... NYK Line to Establish NYK Bulk and Projects Carriers NYK Line will establish NYK Bulk and Projects Carriers on Oct. 1, 2013, following the merger of its subsidiaries, NYK-Hinode Line and NYK Global Bulk. The new company will be based in Tokyo. Masamichi Morooka will be the president, Takashi Abe will the executive vice president, and Yasumi Kudo will be... Houston Port Commission OKs Maintenance Dredging Agreements The Port of Houston Authority's port commission has approved two memoranda of agreement with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance dredging at its two container terminals. The agreements include up to $500,000 for maintenance dredging of Barbours Cut Terminal berths and up to $400,000 for maintenance dredging for Bayport... Steep Drop in Mexican Intermodal Traffic Mexican carload and intermodal volumes through March 23 Full-size image Mexican intermodal rail volume fell sharply both week-to-week and year-over-year last week, according to the Association of American Railroads. In the week ending March 23, combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, rose 1 percent from... ConGlobal, CakeBoxx Technologies Join in Venture ConGlobal Industries has teamed up with CakeBoxx Technologies to provide a range of depot, container yard and transportation services for CakeBoxx Technologies throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The deal will allow CakeBoxx Technologies, developer of the CakeBoxx doorless intermodal shipping containers, to offer shippers and carriers access to local warehouses, ports... Gov. Jindal Appoints Members to Louisiana Board of International Commerce Louisiana's Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed members to the newly formed 23-member Louisiana Board of International Commerce: John Fay, former chairman of the Port of New Orleans' board of commissioners, nominated by the New Orleans Board of Trade. Greg Rusovich, current secretary-treasurer of the Port of New Orleans' board of commissioners, nominated... WCI: Trans-Pacific Backhaul Rate Jumps 3.9 Percent World Container Index rates to Shanghai Full-size image After two stagnant weeks, trans-Pacific westbound rates rose in the week of March 28 while Europe-Asia lanes remained unchanged, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Trans-Pacific westbound rate from Los Angeles to Shanghai jumped 3.9 percent or $37 over last... Nippon Express to Gain Stake in Panasonic Logistics Nippon Express and Panasonic have signed a memorandum of understanding in which Panasonic agreed to transfer a part of its shares in its subsidiary Panasonic Logistics to Nippon Express. According to the agreement, Panasonic will transfer about 2.4 million shares, or 66.6 percent, of Panasonic Logistics' 3.6 million total shares. The... Cyprus Says Crisis Won't Impact Key Shipping Sector Cyprus sought to play down fears that its financial crisis would hit the Mediterranean island's large shipping registry and the ship-management industry. The transport ministry said it was business as usual for shipping as banks reopened today after a two-week closure during negotiations with the European Union and the International Monetary... Celadon Plans to Build Driver Training School Celadon Group and its subsidiary Celadon Trucking Services have graduated their first class of driver training school candidates and now plan to build a $5.7 million, 61,000 square foot training facility near the company's Indianapolis headquarters. The Quality Drivers school expects to train about 400 to 500 new drivers in the first... The Quest for Reasonable Liner Pricing 2012's container shipping rally produced rising freight rates that brought liner operators back to profitability. But with the market at another ebb, liner companies collectively must keep a cool head and resist the temptation to engage in a price war that would jeopardize a sustainable recovery. Container shipping demand, of course,...

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MARCH 28, 2013
Navios tied to MR deal Navios Maritime is said to have struck a $46.5m deal to purchase two medium-range products carriers owned by Italy's PB Tankers. Sirius towed after problems Spanish coast guard takes Ukrainian controlled bulker to Vigo. Adnatco here to stay Abu Dhabi owner Adnatco says it remains committed to maintaining a strong presence in shipping despite tough global tanker markets. CSAV chairman dies Guillermo Luksic Craig, the Chilean businessman who oversaw the turnaround of Compania Sud Americana de Vapores, has died at age 57. Wintermar on the up Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine has posted an improved set of full year earnings on stronger sales. STX seeks cash? STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is rumoured to be preparing a fundraiser after suffering a bad year. Danio refloated A German cargoship has been refloated after spending nearly two weeks on the rocks in north-eastern England. "Business as usual" Cyprus transport minister Tasos Mitsopoulos has said domestic shipping operations are running as normal despite the financial crisis gripping the country. Taizhou targets bonds China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering is selling CNY 700m ($112.63m) worth of bonds. Greece in crew crisis A Greek union has claimed between 900 and 1,000 ferry workers have not been paid for at least two months - and some as long as seven months. Steady flow for PSA Singaporean container terminal operator PSA Group has posted a better bottom line in 2012 as volumes grew. GSD mulls bank sale Turkish shipping and finance group GSD Holding is eyeing a sale of its banking subsidiary Tekstilbank. NYK christens union Nippon Yusen Kaisha has put a name to the merger of two of its key shipping companies. U-Ming profit slashed Taiwan's U-Ming has seen profit fall back in 2012 as overall revenue dropped. Boxship hits pier An Evergreen containership has suffered minor damage after hitting the side at Piraeus in Greece. Badger bounces back A veteran US car ferry can keep on dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan for another two years. Nam Cheong set to soar Nam Cheong's latest order is a further sign that the offshore vessel builder is in for a bumper year, an analyst has said. "The time is right" National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is targeting an increase in its shipping activity this year. Heisco earnings weaker Kuwaiti Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding (Heisco) has seen 2012 profit fall by more than half. Johnston's $1m bonus New OSG chief executive Captain Robert Johnston is in line for a bumper payout if everything goes to plan. Asian P&I bid stalls A bid to establish an Asian protection-and-indemnity (P&I) club appears to have sailed into a squall. Officers held after clash Two German officers were arrested in India after their multipurpose cargoship was allegedly involved in a fatal collision with a fishing boat. Traf signs Sudan deal Commodities giant Trafigura has said it has signed a crude oil supply deal with the government of South Sudan. CSSC profit plunges State shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings has posted a near 100% drop in 2012 profit. Zamakona wins newbuild Spanish shipbuilder confirms new well boat order for Oslo-listed company Solvtrans. Mermaid seals charter Mermaid Maritime, the Thoresen Thai Agencies offshore spin-off, has secured a two year charter for one of its tender rigs. Keppel bags four Keppel has won an order for four jack-up drilling rigs worth $820m from Mexican drilling company Grupo R.

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MARCH 28, 2013
Multilateral e-air waybill adopted IATA's cargo head, Des Vertannes, said this agreement gives momentum to the goal of creating a paperless cargo infrastructure. He also called it the most significant cargo standard passed in the last 20 years. TAGG to open facility at St. Louis airport TNT unloads China domestic arm TNT has not abandoned China and will instead focus on international express service from the country. The company will still staff 36 depots across the country and three hubs with about 3,000 employees. Transportation Payment Benchmark Study: Making Dollars and Sense American Shipper surveyed more than 250 shippers and third party logistics providers on their transportation payment and auditing practices and technologies. This year's report delves into new areas, including the interaction between shippers' logistics operations and finance departments, and whether shippers and 3PLs are using their payment data in the broader procure-to-pay process. Rep. Hahn seeks HMT equity for SoCal ports CSAV chairman Luksic dies at age 57 News reports said Guillermo Luksic Craig died of lung cancer. Through its 83 percent stake in Quiñenco, one of Chile's largest conglomerates, the Luksic family acquired a stake in CSAV in 2011. Analyst: Truck sales to ramp up in 2014 According to a BB&T Capital Markets Analysis, truck production will grow from a high end of 263,000 in 2013 to more than 300,000 units in 2014. Truck production for 2012 stood at 278,000 vehicles. PSA's profit grows in 2012 TTI Long Beach to use Kalmar "SmartPort" process Report details intra-Northern Europe container trade New industrial facility on tap for AllianceTexas Etihad makes Swissport handling partner Air charter group names Coe chairman

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MARCH 28, 2013
HFO on Rena expected to 'leach out over time' It is believed there is still approximately one to two metric tonnes of oil onboard Rena's sunken stern. South Korean shipping firms in danger of going under But a fresh approach could turn things around, says US-based advisor. Prices mainly firm in Fujairah Bunker prices on the rise in South African ports. Bunker prices show gains across Europe Tight avails reported in Rotterdam. Oil consumption could 'top out' by end of decade Report's projections are break from mainstream view across global market stating demand will rise steadily as emerging markets ramp up consumption of energy. Salvaged bunker fuel down in 2012 But marine fuels biggest oil commodity salved. Rudder appoints group credit risk manager Experienced analyst will be based at company's HQ at Monaco. Cypriot banks reopen leaving despositors exposed Shipmanagement companies with Cypriot bank accounts could forfeit assets. Piracy major factor in Aegean's Ghana departure Company had a ship taken by pirates in 2012 and saw costs escalate. Fuel oil stocks at Singapore fall to seven-month low Malaysian demand up but general demand is down. Major ports in Asia see bunker prices rise Supplies were generally fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Japan's first environmentally-friendly tugboat launched The Tsubasa has a hybrid propulsion system developed and made in Japan. Planned North Dakota refinery includes bunkers in portfolio Refinery received an air quality permit in early 2012. Majority shareholder increases control of Brightoil Brightoil's chairman and CEO is 'fully confident' of firm. China fuel oil stocks up on week Volumes up by 82,000mt to 2.96 million mt on Wednesday. Cosco encounters loss on 'very tough year' in 2012 Firm takes major losses from its dry bulk business, which saw revenues down 31.4% year-on-year. Uptake rate of LNG fuelled vessels 'quite exaggerated' Quality and safety issues of using LNG as a bunker fuel raised by Quality Manager at World Fuel Services.

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Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

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

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

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

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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