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March 3, 2015

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Port productivity not improving to meet demands of mega ships MSC to start fast Asia-Mideast New Falcon service from March 20 Schedule reliability at record low due to USWC port congestion Survey: 65pc of shippers plan to quit west coast for the east coast 18,300 TEU Munkebo Maersk becomes biggest ship to sail up the Thames Rocky road ahead before US west coast cargo handling normalised Connecticut's Genesee & Wyoming acquires Britain's Freightliner Bottleneck develops on as navigable water levels on River Plate fall Insurers urge ballast water compliance, World Shipping Council says go slow New German research vessel chooses Voyager navigation software IAG profit up 15.5pc to US$1.12 billion as revenues rise 8.6pc

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MARCH 2, 2015
Busan port on track to handle 20 m TEUs in 2015 Maersk Line reports impressive 2014 results MOL expands large-scale containership fleet New FPS LCL service cuts 11 days for Rotterdam-St. Petersburg traffic NYK & Astomos Energy conclude time-charter contract for new VLGC SCFI spot rates from Asia down Cashew exports up by 10 pc at 1,12,975 t in April-Jan. Coffee exports likely to fall 10 pc this year Soyameal exports seen crashing to 26-yr low Spices exports rise by 12 pc during April-Sept. Freight rates hike to increase transaction cost, says BVC Logistics ICD Bawal commences operations by handling steel coils CIL to float 2 SPVs for speedy coal movement INR drops sharply against dollar NTPC awards INR 119-cr. contract to Crompton Greaves Reaction of Mr Gautam S. Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, to Budget 2015-16 Saint-Gobain to increase biz in India Union Budget aims at structural changes in economy, says Fieo

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100,000th tipper trailer for waste disposal expert Industry stalwart reinforcing GLS Night Star resumes express weekend service Packing materials made in Turkey More investment in infrastructure Hutton Group opens Luba terminal ICTSI appeals to ILWU RZDL cooperates with Siblitmash Iberian partners and Nordic countries Fresh blood for Inter Rail board Finnlines gets hefty refund Metrans tightens security on Istanbul service Worldwide Air Logistics buys out Florida West Long Beach and LA launch grey chassis fleet ACS expanding in Germany

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MARCH 2, 2015
Fincantieri yard profits drop sharply Leading European shipbuilder Fincantieri saw profits drop sharply last year as difficulties in its offshore activities offset the recovery in its main cruise ship construction business. Group profits for 2014 dropped from EUR85 million (USD95.48 million) in 2013 to EUR55 million last year, despite DVB not scared by dry bulk slump German transport lender DVB bank is hopeful that risk costs will continue to fall this year despite increased stresses in the dry bulk shipping and offshore services sectors. "We believe that we may have passed the peak in loan loss provisions. The influx of new problem cases is basically zero," Indian seafarers may get tax exemption Indian seafarers may finally obtain an exemption from income tax bringing relief to domestic shipping companies struggling with inflated wage bills. Budget proposals for 2015-16 unveiled by finance minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Saturday include a directive to the Central Board of Direct Dredging must prepare for Asia shift European dredging contractors should be alert to rising competition from the Asian market as well as a diminishing window of opportunity in the region, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Secretary General René Kolman has told IHS Maritime & Trade. In an interview ahead of Astomos Energy seals TC deals with NYK and 'K' Line Japanese Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) importer Astomos Energy today sealed VLGC time-charter contracts with compatriot shipping companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line). Pan Ocean returns to black for 2014 South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean posted a KRW788.6 billion (USD716 million) net profit for 2014, which is regarded as a great improvement compared with the KRW1.909 trillion loss for 2013. Although Pan Ocean achieved sales of KRW1.645 trillion for the year, a drop of 39% year-on-year as the MOL to charter six 20,000 teu container ships Japan's biggest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) revealed on 2 March arrangements relating to its plan to operate six 20,000 teu container ships. Four 20,000 teu ships would be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Although it has been reported in several media that Greek owner Costamare TTA posts USD30.5 mil. in net profit Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has posted a net profit of THB986 million (USD30.5 million) for 2014, as its shipping unit returned to the black. The Thai group, which has interests in the offshore and marine sector and coal mining, credited a turnaround in its subsidiary, Thoresen Shipping. CSSC Huangpu Wenchong revenues up after merger CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding's revenues rose 15% year on year (y/y) to CNY11.5 billion (USD1.8 billion) in 2014 after the merger of Huangpu Shipbuilding and Wenchong Shipyard in 2013. In 2014, the shipyard won new orders for 42 merchant vessels with contract values of CNY7 billion, including Maersk grounding in Fremantle under investigation The container ship Maersk Garonne that ran aground near Fremantle Port on 28 February is currently being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). An industry source told IHS Maritime that the vessel is widely believed to have suffered an engine failure. "If you look at the Car carrier catches fire off Ulsan A car carrier, Ocean Queen, caught fire while sailing the coastal waters off Ulsan in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, on 28 February. The country's Kyunghyang Newspaper reported the 7,580-tonne car carrier, which had 16 crew members on board, was en route to Russia from South Korea's Busan KR equips itself to deal with large alliances Korean Register of Shipping (KR) appointed additional part-time directors and auditors, consisting of CEOs of large shipping companies and shipbuilders, as well as professors with expertise, to cope with super alliances. At its 53rd general meeting on 26 February, KR CEO Park Bum-shik said, "KR is 'K' Line to invest USD2.75 bil. in fleet expansion Japan's third-biggest shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) announced today that it will invest JPY330 billion (USD2.75 billion) to upgrade its fleet starting this year up to 2019. The investment plan is in line with 'K' Line's goal of growing its net profit from a forecast of JPY25 Ship recycling market rebound continues Signs of recovery in ship scrap prices were seen last week when some vessels were sold at prices higher than in previous weeks. The much-anticipated budget of 28 February, the first full budget since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of India, seems to have brought with it very little of Mermaid Maritime profit drops 67.4% Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mermaid Maritime cited weak market fundamentals for its dip in profits for the quarter ended on 31 December 2014. Profit for the quarter ended lower by 67.4% year on year (y/y) at USD4.3 million as compared with USD13.2 million for the quarter ended on 31 Vessel queues ease in Manila Officials from Regional Container Lines (RCL) have confirmed a claim made by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) of easing congestion at Manila ports. There has been a progressive improvement in congestion at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), and vessels queuing up have reduced, an Swiber net profit down 65.6% in FY 2014 Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) reported a net profit of USD31.2 million, down 65.6% year on year (y/y) for fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014). The lower profit was followed by a decline in its revenue, which went down 30.1% to USD726.5 million in FY 2014, as compared

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MARCH 2, 2015
NNS Apprentice School graduates 157 Owners of floating strip joint indicted Faulty space heater led to processing vessel fire Strategic Marine makes executive appointments Royal Caribbean to sell Splendour of the Seas MOL to add six 20,000 TEU box ships

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MARCH 2, 2015
Three Port of Portland airports net carbon program certification Reddaway announces expansion of Stockton, California terminal Department of Transportation releases online state transport statistics for 2014 Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from two-month mission NYK Oks time-charter deal for new very large gas carrier

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MARCH 2, 2015
MOL acquires world's largest, LNG-ready boxships at cheap terms Japanese conglomerate open to idea of letting others take ownership of vessels booked at SHI and leasing them back Tankships IPO is best bet for cash-hungry DryShips Alternatives include sale of tanker fleet if spin-off fizzles Pushing the boundaries of ship development as container lines demand more for less Lloyd's Register's new marine HQ in Southampton is at the heart of a centre of engineering excellence at a time when shipping faces unprecedented technological, regulatory and environmental pressures LNG shipping no place for private investors looking to make fast buck Fly-by-night private equity investors should look elsewhere, as LNG shipping requires long-term approach to attract bank finance Scorpio Tankers sees fourth quarter net income shrink due to $18m writedown Investment in Dorian LPG is subjected to change in accounting method while two product tankers are designated as held for sale Box line reliability reaches new low West coast port congestion and new alliance start-ups hit on-time performance DVB sees 10% profit boost despite quantitative easing Result 'compromised' by loose monetary policy, argues Driese MSC and Costamare set for 11,000 teu orders Brokers report letters of intent have been signed for five vessels with options for four more NYK and K Line seal five-year VLGC charter deals with Astomos Energy Newbuilding orders placed at Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries LNG spot rates to rise by year-end After months of falls in rates, there is light at the end of the tunnel BW LPG expands VLGC fleet as it exercises purchase option on Vermilion First World's biggest VLGC player targets further gas fleet growth RCL reports $3.6m profit in the fourth quarter Full-year figure reflects sale of fixed assets, says Thailand-based boxship operator Thoresen Shipping ends calendar year in the black Dry bulk operator reverses a year-ago loss with $7.9m profit SeaLand underscores benefits of smaller scale Maersk's new regional player avoids port delays that have hit the global operators Charity at home British seafarers' welfare organisations have united to launch the Maritime Charities Group, a focus for sharing information and spreading best practice

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MARCH 2, 2015
"K" Line to shrink container fleet while expanding others Japan's third-largest shipping line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, announced Monday it would be beefing up its LNG and bulker vessels over the next four years, while downsizing its container shipping fleet. "K" line said it will invest 330 billion yen, or about $2.75 billion, to upgrade its fleets between 2015 and 2019.... IHS economist: US consumers to help drive 3 percent global growth LONG BEACH, California - Global economic growth will accelerate next year driven by lower energy prices, a resurgent U.S. consumer as a global driver of growth, and stimulus measures being imposed by multiple central banks, IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh told the 2015 TPM conference in Long Beach on Monday. Growth... Overcapacity drags down Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia to the Middle East and South Asia are being undermined as carriers on the trades struggle to maintain load factors to support freight rate increases, according to Drewry Container Insight. The London-based analyst said in a research report that Shanghai to Jebel... Squires to succeed Moorman as Norfolk Southern CEO Norfolk Southern Railway company president Jim Squires will succeed Wick Moorman as CEO of the fourth largest railway in the U.S. in three months. Effective June 1, Squires will oversee all major divisions of the Norfolk, Virginia-based railroad. Moorman, meanwhile, will continue on as executive chairman of the board of directors.... Japanese carrier MOL to enter 20,000-TEU ship club MOL on Monday confirmed orders and charters for six 20,150-TEU vessels that catapults the Japanese carrier into the ranks of the operators of the world's largest container ships. Japan's largest shipowner has ordered four ships at Samsung Heavy Industries in a deal valued at approximately $618 million, according to the South... Cold chain plays supporting role in growing ag trade U.S. exports of agricultural goods have outpaced imports since 1960, generating a surplus in the nation's farm trade and helping to "counter the persistent deficit in nonagricultural U.S. merchandise trade," according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. Much of the trade in this sector relies on an integrated... ODFL to keep long-term expansion rolling with $463 million capex spend Old Dominion Freight Line began 2015 as it began the past several years: under construction. In February, the fifth-largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier added a new 12-door terminal in Watertown, South Dakota, its third in the state, and expanded its Oshkosh, Wisconsin terminal, adding 11 doors for a total of 48... SeaLand's CEO bullish on Latin American opportunities LONG BEACH, California - SeaLand, the hallowed container shipping brand relaunched by Maersk Line in January, sees an opportunity to gain market share in the Latin American lanes resulting from two mergers - between two German container lines and two Chilean carriers. "Customers don't want to put all their eggs in... There's a market for premium container services, K+N chairman says LONG BEACH, California - A premium shipping market awaits container lines who would be willing to offer premium service at a higher price than commoditized service offered by most carriers today, Kuehne+Nagel Chairman Karl Gernandt told TPM 2015. "Carriers have done a great job of lowering costs by forming alliances and... K+N chairman: Labor-management relations top issue facing US ports LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. faces many challenging port issues but chief among them is a system of labor-management relations that fails to consider the interests of the ultimate customers, the chairman of Kuehne + Nagel told TPM 2015 in Long Beach on Monday. Karl Gernandt gave the keynote address... NVOs and carriers need to better co-exist, K+N chairman tells TPM Karl Gernandt addressing the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, California - The shipping executive perhaps best suited to assess the relationship between container lines and non-vessel-operating common carriers sought on Monday to set to rest the tensions that have long existed between the two, and very much... Norbert Dentressangle profit surges on Jacobson acquisition benefit Norbert Dentressangle's operating profit surged 18.6 percent in 2014 as it reaped an early benefit from its $750 million acquisition of Jacobson, the fourth largest U.S. logistics group. The French logistics and forwarding firm earned 167.9 million euros [US $188 million] before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization last year compared with... Rickmers Group seals $1.4 billion in refinancing Rickmers Group, the leading German ship owner and manager, said it has successfully concluded negotiations with its bankers to restructure 1.28 billion euros (US$1.43 billion) of loans. Repayment of existing loans has been extended by a further three years until 2018 and the number of principal banks reduced from 12 to... India moves forward with port privatization plan amid strike threat The Indian federal government pledged to go ahead with its plans to make major ports independent companies instead of government-controlled landlord ports despite fierce opposition from the highly unionized labor force. "As the success of so-called minor ports has shown, ports can be an attractive investment possibility for the private sector. Ports... Maersk CEO: 25,000-TEU ships possible but not practical LONG BEACH, California - Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said ships with capacities of 25,000 20-foot-equivalent units are possible but not practical today, and that he expects 18,000- to 19,000-TEU container ships to remain the largest afloat for years to come. In an interview at the JOC's 15th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime...

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MARCH 2, 2015
DB predicts falling Star Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating of Star Bulk Carriers' shares on predictions that low dry-bulk day rates will require the Petros Pappas-led bulker owner to issue new shares. Ordering dips in January Newbuilding activity dipped in January compared to the first month of last year despite a surge in orders for large containershps, according to a report by Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny. Eagle closer to flight The US energy facilities regulator has flown the starting flag on an environmental review of Eagle LNG's proposed LNG export facility in Jacksonville. Dreyfus fixes Dong A cape Louis Dreyfus has tied up a Dong A Tanker owned capesize bulker on a period charter in a weak market. MPC Capital stronger Germany's MPC Capital has posted stronger profit for 2014 as it announced a shake-up to its top management. Olympic rises in 2014 Norway's Olympic Shipping has boosted both its annual earnings and revenue thanks to the addition of two vessels and higher rates. Ultrabulk into MPP Ultrabulk has branched out into the multi-purpose sector with the launch of a service between Europe and Africa. Algoma orders duo Croatian shipyard 3 Maj has won a new order for two self-unloading bulkers from Canada's Algoma Central Corporation. Dry buys still on menu John Fredriksen's hunger for dry cargo investments has not been dampened by the rock bottom rates on offer, according to Golden Ocean chief executive Herman Billung. Yard worker killed Diver dies after becoming trapped in gate valve at Palumbo shipyard in Malta. Ridgebury redeems $10m Ridgebury Crude Tankers has revealed its intention to redeem $10m of its senior secured bonds. Finnlines on shortlist Finland's Finnlines has said it is one of three bidders remaining in the race to acquire Poland's Polferries. Hornbeck offloads PSVs Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has completed its sale of three platform supply ships (PSVs) to the US navy, with a fourth disposal on the cards. Bank buys half A division of ABN AMRO Bank has bought out Primorsk Shipping Corporation's stake in an ice-breaking tug. Vopak closes $158m sale Royal Vopak has completed the sale of three US terminals, taking its long-term strategy to divest smaller assets a step further. Two capes chopped Capesize bulkers continue to flood to the scrap heap in a terrible market. Olympic heads south Norway's Olympic Shipping has won a new deal for an offshore vessel in Argentina. Otto sees red Offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has turned to a loss in 2014 due to a weak performance from its shipyards. NITC to appeal National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) is to appeal the European Union's latest imposition of sanctions for its alleged role in Iran's nuclear programme. Central banks blamed DVB Bank has predicted a rise in profit during 2015 after seeing last year's numbers hurt by the actions of central banks. Swiber profit 65% down Singapore's Swiber Holdings has seen its full-year earnings drop more than 50% on the back of lower revenue. TTA bounces back Thai bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has returned to profit for 2014 as its bigger fleet boosted revenue. K Line eyes $500m profit Japan's K Line has revealed a new five-year plan to raise profit to more than JPY 60bn ($500.58m) as it readies a big new bond issue. Down in the fourth Grupo TMM remains focused on debt reduction as its maritime division posted lower fourth quarter income. Royal sells Splendour Royal Caribbean Cruises has cashed in one of its older vessels as it shoots to hit the targets of its double-double initiative. Subsea 7 seals $240m deal Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has extended a charter with Shell in the UK in a deal worth $240m. Pelni branches out Indonesian shipowner PT Pelni is aiming to move into the domestic tourism sector using its passenger vessels as floating hotels. Fincantieri falls Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has posted a drop in 2014 profit despite a recovery in cruiseship orders. MOL goes large Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has confirmed orders for six 20,150-teu containership newbuildings at yards in Japan and South Korea. BW LPG buys Daiichi VLGC BW LPG confirmed Monday that it has exercised a purchase option on a modern Japanese-owned VLGC. Courage Marine in the red Courage Marine has slumped to a loss of $5.5m in the final quarter of 2014, in line with its profit warning issued in January. HLNG teams with Delfin Hoegh LNG is teaming up with Delfin LNG to develop its FLNG project in US Gulf of Mexico it has emerged. Astomos takes two more Two more VLGCs have been ordered in Japan on the back of charters from Astomos Energy Corporation, it emerged Monday.

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MARCH 2, 2015
Maersk profiting in 'low growth, excess capacity' era DHS gets one-week reprieve in funding fight Texas, California reign as top U.S. exporting states U.S. Q4 GDP grew less than originally estimated Maersk Line containership runs aground in Fremantle harbor MOL orders six 20,150-TEU containerships Norbert Dentressangle increases revenue 15.8% NS names Squires CEO Port Everglades deepening project clears another hurdle 'Gray' chassis pool begins operation in Los Angeles, Long Beach Autoport to export Chrysler cars from Port of Wilmington Executive Moves: Sunteck and Transervice

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MARCH 2, 2015
Scandlines hybrid vessels opt for Corvus Energy batteries Mix of innovative technologies to reduce ferries' sulphur emissions by roughly 90%. Japanese shipowners question higher Panama Canal tolls For vessels that 'will not benefit' from expansion. New evidence emerges on OW's IPO Internal communications suggest parties colluded in giving a false impression of OW in prospectus. Opposition's concerns about LNG bunkering just hot air Gibraltar's government and opposition at odds LNG storage project. Sales of HDME 50 are 'excellent' ExxonMobil sees strong demand for ECA-compliant product, despite special fuel tank requirements. Fuel oil imports drop as tax increases bite China has raised consumption tax three times since November. Dan-Bunkering makes Dubai promotion Newly appointed bunker buyer has strong, local knowledge. Zeebrugge reaffirms 'leading role' in LNG bunkering And reports little impact from new sulphur cap. Ultra-large containerships to have LNG potential MOL plans to be sailing 20,000 TEU capacity ships as early as 2017. Bunker fuel harmful to health, says Hong Kong academic Proximity of housing to terminal worse for health. Indonesia: Arrests in bunker fuel smuggling probe Authorities say ship's captain still at large. Senior bunker trading manager leaves Petro-Diamond Lim has served the company for 25 years, report says. Firm introduces heavy fuel viscosity meter Device is able to accept and processes external signals from other field instruments, says Emerson. ECA workshop sgtrengthens cross border cooperation Meeting 'paid off all the way round', says DMA spokesman. Pertamina mulls refinery closure Marine fuel segment adding to refinery losses. Brightoil physical bunkering ops down in H2 Supply volumes down to 'ensure our stable operation', says company. Arctic shipping route looking less attractive Lower bunker prices and geopolitical tensions undermined prospects for Northern Passage. Industry: Global sulphur cap in 2020 is too early Refiners and consultant warn that there won't be sufficient supply of distillates by then. US West Coast labour disputes see traffic moving away 'Our customers will not put all their eggs in only one basket,' says Maersk CEO. GDF: profit, revenue flat for 2014 But focusing on fast-growing energy markets including LNG as marine fuel. ReCAAP: Piracy cases in Asia jump 22% year-on-year Reached a 10-year high in 2014. 'Sharp' bunker price drop lifts shipping firm's bottom line Annual profits grew 32% over the year.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

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

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

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

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

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

EDITORIAL

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

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

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Hamburg

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

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

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

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

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

PORTS

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

Paris

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

New York

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Stockholm

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

PUBLICATIONS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Savona

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

ECONOMY

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

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

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

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Chaff

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

River

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

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

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

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

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

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

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

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

Trieste

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

JOBS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

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

Erbusco

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

PORTS

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

Riyadh

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

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

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

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

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

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