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August 1, 2014

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MSC to call at Shanghai, Ningbo on 'Africa Express' from Asia CMA CGM-Delmas and Maersk revamp two Asia-West Africa services China plans controversial railway to India, Nepal, Bhutan by 2020 MSC and Hamburg Süd add Montevideo on 'Ipanema' service UASC adds Far East-Northern Red Sea direct link through slot exchange with Evergreen X-Press Feeders, Simatech start 4th Mideast Gulf-West India service UASC challenges FMC rules governing 'controlled' carriers US companies face risks as Latin American economies hit hard times Savannah annual container volume increases 6.3pc to 3.14 million TEU NYK annual fleet safety promotion conference draws 150 delegates DHL becomes Chinese Football Association Super League sponsor Volga-Dnepr moves 30-ton oil and gas shipment for Panalpina DB Schenker flies 53 horses from Calgary to Liege for equestrian games

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JULY 31, 2014
Go cruising on a CMA CGM mega box vessel Indian controlled ships will get preference over foreign ships to carry cargo, says fresh guidelines MOL Ship Management earns certifications for energy, environmental management systems National Waterways project could reduce goods transportation cost by over INR 4K cr. per year Shipping sector gets ready for LNG as alternate fuel Tighter boxship rules likely to be adopted by classification societies Zim emerges as a reinvigorated company Engineering exports up 24.15 pc in Q1, says EEPC New FAO norms likely to boost rice exports Rubber imports surge as car sales climb Lines warn of delays at North American terminals due to US West Coast dock stir Major Port corporatisation back on the agenda? Mumbai Port berths large tanker Exports policy under PM scanner Govt to take a fresh look at PPP MCAs INR plunges to 1-1/2 month low against dollar

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JULY 31, 2014
W&O Europe inks distribution agreement with Tube-Mac Hydrex carries out underwater PBCF installation HOS beats analysts' expectations Shipyard De Hoop sea trials hybrid FSIV Crowley opens Singapore project management office Two BAE shipyards win Navy contracts

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JULY 31, 2014
Boeing selects Charleston as 787-10 assembly location Hamburg Sud opening office in Nanjing, China DOT military waiver program now expanded to all 50 states Ports America buying 30 percent of International Transportation Service TOP Ships pulls registration statement with Securities and Exchange Commission

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JULY 31, 2014
The view far over the VLCC horizon Owners should enjoy the near-term outlook, but keep an eye on the bigger picture Angelicoussis increases VLCC order at Daewoo Greek owner finally clinches four vessels plus two options at about $95m each GasLog Partners sees profit fall amid higher financing costs Company posts second-quarter profit of $2.4m from $8.4m for the same time last year SCS Multiport links Zeebrugge with Tilbury Twice-weekly offering will set sail this Sunday Seanergy reports zero revenues as it awaits capesizes Second-quarter results see shipless Greek owner looking to the future Two-tier market spurs need for the newest VLCCs Maran's order unlikely to be the last this year BG Group's Queensland LNG export project on track for first cargoes by year end News of Curtis Island shipments will come as a relief to carriers Fleet update: Inactive fleet up to 1.4% Inactive fleet increases slightly on a week ago but lags behind 2013 levels Rongsheng predicts much wider net loss in January-June Troubled Chinese yard continues dismal performance with falling revenues Top Ships finds improved deal for newbuilding tanker trio MRs signed up with Stena Weco for at least three years as EShips steps aside Speed flexibility the key for boxships The requirement for flexible and efficient ships will drive the need for energy recovery systems Russian sanctions add to cross-border trade risks Little time to comply with new restrictions imposed by the west Middle East refinery expansion boosts LR2 tankers to earnings high Saudi Arabia's Jubail refinery is already on stream and two more will come on line in the second half of this year Pacific Basin posts $91m first-half loss on writedown amid a weak market Failure to sell PB Towage costs $63.9m in writeoffs and provisioning Attractive Dorian LPG keeps suitors at bay VLGC owner Dorian has just made itself an even more interesting takeover target - but it has other plans Ports America takes 30% stake in K Line's Long Beach and Tacoma terminals Deal grants port subsidiary more opportunities to receive ultra-large boxships Grand China Shipping officers fined for shortcut across Great Barrier Reef Capesize Bulk Ingenuity tried to sail through environmentally sensitive area NYK increases profits by 19% in first fiscal quarter Despite profit growth, NYK warns of difficult environment in most sectors Baltic Trading's capesizes support rise in revenue But Genco-backed dry bulk operator's losses grow K Line posts weaker first-quarter results Stronger performance in container shipping offset by lower dry bulk rates

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JULY 31, 2014
US sanctions North Korean shipping firms Sanctions have been imposed on two North Korean shipping companies that tried to smuggle military weapons from Cuba. The US Treasury Department sanctioned Chongchongang Shipping on 30 July, which is owned by the North Korean government, and Ocean Maritime Management. Chongchongang Shipping is the Hong Kong's Jinhui issues profit warning Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping has issued a profit warning, saying that the board expects the company to report a net loss for 1H14 in August, when its interim results are due. "The board wishes to inform the shareholders of the company and potential investors that, based Progress reported on Antwerp reefers The port of Antwerp, one of Europe's major perishable-cargo hubs, has improved its performance on equipment provision for containerised reefer commodities. According to the latest report of the 'Plus 3 Reefer inspection' programme by Belgian reefer freight forwarder Foodcareplus, the proportion of Box operator consolidates at Long Beach Ports America is buying a 30% stake in a rival Long Beach container terminal operator in a deal that both parties say will help them expand their box operations. The purchase of stock in ITS, announced on 31 July, will also allow ITS to handle ultra-large containerships. Ports America provides Suez Canal deepening to begin A major dredging project that will deepen a 34km section of the Suez Canal's western channels by 1.2m to 15.8m is scheduled to get under way this week. "This project will allow giant container ships heading south to pass through these channels and reduce total transit time," the canal authority Baltic Trading results fall short NYSE-listed Baltic Trading posted a greater than expected quarterly loss as dry bulk spot rates remained depressed. The Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired bulker owner reported a net loss of $5.7M for 2Q14 versus a loss of $4.6M in 2Q13. The loss of $0.10/share in the latest period compared to analyst Acciona to sell Trasmediterranea Spanish infrastructure and energy group Acciona plans to sell its shipping subsidiary Trasmediterranea before the end of the year. Acciona corporate development officer Juan Muro Lara indicated that the group regarded the shipping company as a non-strategic asset and planned to sell it as part of Pacific Basin in the red in 1H Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping made a $90.7M loss during the first half of 2014, down from a profit of $300,000 for the same period last year. The figures were explained by a write-off and provision for its towage business, as well as the weak bulk freight in the second quarter, the company Subsea7 reports strong interim results Subsea7, the London-based seabed to surface construction company that is listed in Oslo, has reported a marked improvement in interim results. The company launched a second $200M share purchase programme, the company said in two separate statements. Group net profit in 2Q14 amounted to $265M HK crew fined for reef rules violation A bulk carrier at Abbot Point coal port in Australia has been detained for crossing the Great Barrier Reef without the required nautical charts. The second officer of Hong Kong-flagged Bulk Ingenuity was fined AUD85,000. The master was also fined AUD40,000,(USD116,000) Australian federal environment Malaysia set to join MH370 seabed mapping Australia today released an updated map of the seabed survey area in the southern Indian Ocean where the missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 is suspected to have crashed. Two vessels - the Chinese PLA Navy vessel Zhu Kezhen and the Australian contracted Dutch specialised survey vessel Fugro Equator are Hutchison Whampoa's port throughput up 1H14 Hutchison Whampoa reported that its ports and related services division's throughput grew 5% year-on-year to 39.6M teu in the first six months of 2014. The revenues grew 2% y/y to HKD17.3Bn (USD2.2Bn),mainly due to throughput growth in all segments, the company said. EBITDA and EBIT increased 4% and Japan's 'big three' post positive 1Q14 earnings Japan's 'big three' shipping lines posted positive earnings for the first quarter, which ended on 30 June. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) posted a net income of JPY8.5Bn ($83.1M) for 1Q14, lower than its 1Q13 net income of JPY12.9Bn ($126M), ending on 30 June 2013. Similarly, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (Kline) MPA Singapore launches safety campaign Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched an industry-wide campaign today to promote a safety-first culture at sea. "Singapore is the world's busiest port in terms of vessel arrival tonnage, and is located along the vital shipping lane and one of the world's busiest waterways," said Andrew MES, ClassNK to research engine monitoring system Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding is working with compatriot classification society ClassNK to develop a condition-based engine monitoring system for the Mitsui-MAN B&W diesel engines. The system aims to detect abnormalities in diesel engines to enable preventive maintenance. RCL restructures Manila-Singapore service Thai feeder operator Regional Container Lines has restructured its Manila-Singapore (RMN) service, adding Philippine port Batangas to the rotation to circumvent congested Manila. The new RMN will service the weekly Singapore/Batangas/Manila/Singapore route with two 1,700teu ships. RCL will deploy Ezion posts strong 2Q14 earnings Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Ezion Holdings (Ezion), recorded strong earnings for 2Q14, thanks to the deployment of additional units of the company's liftboat and service rigs. Ezion's 2Q14 net profit, ending on 30 June, rose 25.5% quarter-on-quarter to USD45.47 million from USD36.2 Bigger ships for Asia-South America trades Box ships for Asia-South America services are getting larger, according to Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). Mega container ships, such as the 14,000teu ships, are now plying the Asia-Europe routes, while super post-Panamax fleet between 8,000teu and 14,000teu are deployed for Asia-South America Qingdao Port Group and subsidiaries receive writ Qingdao Port Group, its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Qingdao Port International, and subsidiary companies, have received a writ of summons and a notice of responses to action from the Qingdao Maritime Court. This relates to a complaint by Citic Australia Commodity Trading that it suffered a loss of CSSC-SSE losses narrow in 1H14 Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE)'s losses narrowed 11% year-on-year to CNY54.7 million (USD8.9 million) in the first half in 2014 due to lower losses incurred from its non-shipbuilding sector. Its revenues rose 7% y/y to CNY343.4 million during the same period due to Pan Ocean books profit for 2Q14 South Korean bulker company Pan Ocean has made a USD303 million profit for 2Q14, showing that its restructuring programme is progressing well. Formerly called STX Pan Ocean, the company went into receivership in June 2013 after incurring debts of over USD5 billion due to heavy investment during the Maritime education initiative launched Singapore maritime dialogue, launched on 30 July, is set to promote maritime education and scholarship opportunities among students, while engaging them on key issues relating to the shipping industry. The dialogue is an idea of MaritimeOne, an initiative by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

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JULY 31, 2014
Appointment system helps APL clear LA terminal congestion Operations at the APL terminal at the Port of Los Angeles were back to normal this afternoon after several weeks of congestion that frayed the nerves of harbor truckers and tarnished the reputation of a terminal that had been considered a model of efficiency in the industry. The lessons to be... Plan to protest arrival of Zim ships at Oakland postponed A group of pro-Palestinian activists will not be gathering en masse at Port of Oakland's Berth 57 on Aug. 2 to protest the arrival of ships belonging to the Israel-based carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services, the group announced on its Facebook page. Protesters from a group calling itself Block the Boat... NY-NJ port sets six-month cargo record The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said port terminals handled record container lifts during the first half of 2014 despite winter storms that produced severe congestion during the year's first weeks. Containerized cargo volume through June totaled 1,583,449 container lifts of loaded containers of all sizes, up 5.4... Target's Gabrielson named VP of transportation at Lowe's Rick Gabrielson, senior manager for import transportation at Target Corp., has been named vice president of transportation at Lowe's Cos. Lowe's spokeswoman Chris Ahearn said Gabrielson will begin his job on Aug. 18. He replaces Steve Palmer, who is retiring after 12 years as vice president of transportation. Gabrielson will be in... European logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle expands in US Norbert Dentressangle's $750 million acquisition of Iowa-based Jacobson Companies not only gives the European logistics giant a larger footprint in a faster-growing economy but also one with more supply chain management outsourcing potential. The acquisition that will make the Jacobson the fifth-largest U.S. provider of logistics contract services will also allow... LTL profits fueling expansion at Old Dominion, Saia The strength of the 2014 economic recovery isn't being questioned at Old Dominion Freight Line and Saia, two of the most profitable U.S. less-than-truckload carriers. As the U.S. economy expanded at a 4 percent rate in the second quarter, ODFL and Saia saw shipments and tonnage increase, driving revenue higher at... Truckload rates, load ratios dropping DAT dry van and reefer spot rates have fallen for three weeks. Full-size chart Spot rates have remained high as the trucking industry recovers from a tough winter and works its way through a capacity tightening, but freight rates are starting to trend toward more typical levels. For the third straight week, both... Echo Global Logistics lifts revenue target as truck capacity tightens After hitting record gross revenue and net revenue in the second quarter, Echo Global Logistics sees more opportunity in helping shippers secure space in an increasingly tightening market. In fact, it sees so much opportunity that the third-party logistic provider recently told investors that it expects to reach $2 billion in... Con-way's profit jumps on growth in demand, higher rates The strengthening U.S. economy, a second-quarter surge in freight and higher rates boosted revenue and profit at Con-way's less-than-truckload, logistics and truckload divisions. Total revenue at the $5.5 billion transportation and logistics company climbed 8 percent year-over-year to $1.5 billion, with net profit rising 25.2 percent to $53.7 million. Menlo Worldwide Logistics... MOL reports sharply lower 1Q container results Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. reported a sharp deterioration in its container-shipping financials for its fiscal first quarter ending on June 30th and said that rates during the remainder of its year would not recover to the degree it had projected. Container segment losses widened to 7.2 billion yen ($70 million) from... Carriers cling to hopes of peak-season rate rises Interim result season is in full swing, and the financial reports reveal carriers in the container-shipping industry searching for a silver lining. Growing trade volumes on the major east-west routes have raised expectations of a solid peak season, and some lines are hoping that rates will rise along with demand. "Although the... Acquisitions fuel surge in revenue at Roadrunner Roadrunner Transportation Systems reaped the benefits of an aggressive acquisition strategy in the second quarter, as truckload revenue soared year-over-year. Robust truckload and brokerage revenue helped compensate for weaker growth in less-than-truckload sales. Overall, Roadrunner increased revenue 38.6 percent year-over-year, or $128.3 million, to $460.2 million. Net profit increased by $800,000,... US domestic carrier Horizon Lines sees volume up, but rates down Horizon Lines reported a 10.8 percent increase in its second-quarter container volume but said rates declined, largely because of growing competition on its Jones Act domestic trades. The carrier posted a $1.6 million net loss for its second quarter but said adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization increased 7.4... Terminal operator Ports America buys stake in ITS Terminal operator and stevedore Ports America, with services in every major U.S. port, is expanding its footprint on the U.S. West Coast. The company purchased a 30 percent stake in International Transportation Service, a "K" Line subsidiary that operates in the ports of Long Beach and Tacoma. Ports America already works... LA, Long Beach seek to balance expansion, capacity The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are aggressively expanding their cargo-handling capacity through multibillion-dollar capital programs, while at the same time being careful not to build excess capacity that will drive terminal operators' rates lower. The problem the nation's two largest container ports face is that automation is necessary... China forecast to remain top US footwear source China will remain the clear leader in U.S. footwear imports even as Vietnam and other countries nibble away at its market share, according to a new forecast by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. The association said China's 81 percent share of U.S. imports in 2013, measured in pairs of... Lufthansa Cargo stays in the black as rivals stay in the red Lufthansa Cargo today posted another profitable quarter despite lower traffic and revenue, overcoming a weakening global air freight market that has trapped many of its leading rivals in the red. The German carrier booked an operating profit of €13 million euros ($17.4 million) in the three months through June, down 62...

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JULY 31, 2014
Matson in the money Matson turned in a second-quarter profit Thursday that was in line with many Wall Street forecasts but a penny below analysts' consensus estimate. Dorian shares dip A leading equity analyst is urging clients to accumulate shares of Dorian LPG (Dorian) on the heels of a drop that followed the release its second-quarter earnings report. All eyes on ethane Enterprise Product Partners (EPP) made waves Thursday after lining up another long-term contract for an ethane terminal under construction on the Houston Ship Channel. Fit for a king Efforts to maintain the size of Heidmar's VLCC pool seem to be bearing fruit thanks in part to what appears to be renewed support from co-owner George Economou. AET will not lighter Malaysian tanker owner AET has extracted itself from the US legal wrangle over Kurdish oil claimed by Iraq on a Greek owned tanker. Investor revealed 12 West Capital has emerged as the US investment fund that injected $40m into Diana Containerships this week. Diana bags Bunge deal Diana Shipping has tied up period work with Bunge for one of its panamax bulkers. Kirby up in busy Q2 Kirby Corp has posted a strong set of second quarter numbers in which it continued to grow its fleet. GasLog Partners profit falls But ambitious newly listed LNG carrier owner highlights higher ebitda numbers as it talks of expansion. Daiichi brightens projections Daiichi Chuo has lowered its loss projections for the full year after reducing its red ink in the first three months of its financial year. Towage hurts Pac Basin A write-down on its towage business has helped push Pacific Basin Shipping to a loss of $90.7m for the first half of the year. Jinhui heading for loss Leading supramax owner warns that weaker than expected freight market will result in red ink on the books. 'Triumphant Return' to Diaoyu Islands A Chinese rig is said to be headed for disputed waters in the midst of naval exercises. Rongsheng fires warning Troubled shipbuilder Rongsheng Heavy Industries has braced investors for a loss in the first half of 2014. Maran VLs confirmed John Angelicoussis has placed an order for four VLCCs at South Korea's DSME, the shipbuilder confirms. NYK profit soars Profit of the biggest of the Japanese shipping groups soared almost 20% in the first quarter as cargo volumes increased. MOL slices forecast Japanese owner lowers full-year projection after booking smaller Q1 profit. Heavy discount for Cosig shares Shipbuilder Jiangxi Jiangzhou is raising cash to expand into financial leasing and add capacity. Fresh work for Top trio Top Ships has secured period contracts for three of its vessels after existing charters with Emirates Ship Investment Company (EShips) were cancelled.

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JULY 31, 2014
Garamendi bill seeks to promote export of LNG on U.S.-flag ships Truck rates continue to fall Japanese container business suffers from overcapacity, low rates Japan's three largest shipping companies - NYK, MOL, and "K" Line - reported mixed results for the fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30 for each of the companies. Infrastructure fund eyes Maher Terminals Deutsche Bank recently put Maher on the sales block. Maher operates the largest terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey, as well as the Prince Rupert intermodal container terminal on the West Coast of Canada. Treasury sanctions North Korean shipping companies "The Chong Chon Gang episode, in which the [North Korean government] tried to hide an arms shipment under tons of sugar, is a perfect example of North Korea's deceptive activity," according to a Treasury official. Congressman asks for review of Gulftainer-Port Canaveral deal Hunter said Gulftainer is owned by Crescent Enterprises, based in the United Arab Emirates, and that the deal with Port Canaveral "marks the first time a Middle Eastern company will fully operate a U.S. cargo terminal." Ports America to acquire 30% of "K" Line's U.S. terminal subsidiary The two companies will introduce and utilize Ports America's expertise, technology and safety programs at ITS gate, yard and vessel operations, and seek to expand its container terminal business. Redwood City port boasts 19% cargo increase for year UPS hits green targets ahead of schedule Virgin Atlantic adds lightweight containers Old Dominion set operating ratio record in Q2 Crowley's project services established in Singapore FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications Executive moves

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JULY 31, 2014
European player targets LNG bunker market Initially plans to offer truck-to-ship bunkering services at two French ports. Avails tight in Rotterdam Crude values falling in Thursday trading. Prices soft in Fujairah but firmig in South Africa Suez: 380 cSt material showed sharp gains Fuel oil stocks climb by 3% Data shows Singapore's imports and exports slowed week-on-week. Risk managment policies a success, says WFS Bad debt expenses have been kept below $3 million. Singapore avails 'generally fine' Average demand seen in Singapore. Vessel duo under arrest in Singapore Reasons behind detentions not known. APEC to promote LNG bunker fuel Better understanding of new fuel sought. Boxship owner reports Q2 profit plunge Company has plans to continue eco buys. Baltic LNG bunkering project wins EU support EU to fund half of facility costs. Greek shipowner in new vessel buys Contract includes option of LNG engine upgrades.

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LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

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

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

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 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

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