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March 5, 2015

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MOL hikes Asia-east coast South America rate US$750/TEU March 18 US growth up 2.2pc in fourth quarter, down from 5pc in Q3 'K' Line's Long Beach terminal operator orders 4 super quay cranes State funds re-opening of Marseille giant drydock after 15 years US Ports of Seattle, Tacoma hail US$15 billion investment New Orleans upgrades infrastructure for 500,000-TEU throughput Greek banks mull selling shipping debt to pay soaring welfare bill Panama Canal engages in public consultation on new toll structure MSC reaps fuel efficiency gains with Jotun's Hull Performance Solutions American Trucking Associations truck tonnage index rises 6.6pc New cranes double capacity of Pacific National's Sydney terminal English High Court orders EU to produce unredacted air cartel documents Panalpina to start Alabama-Sao Paulo air freight service New US$300,000 Harare warehouse to boost Zimbabwe flower exports Norbert Dentressangle pre-tax profit up 18.5pc to US$187.9 million in 2014

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MARCH 4, 2015
eB/L & endorsements European Commission's study on LNG as shipping fuel has industry support New research association to spur maritime transport's competitiveness NMIS holds 36th convocation Transport Corporation of India begins coastal cargo service on west coast Corporatisation to bring Major Ports out of TAMP purview Port & dock workers plan indefinite strike from March 9 ...freight traffic to grow to 1,186 mt in 2015-16 CWC's 58th Foundation Day celebrated at Kandla Railways to encourage domestic manufacturing of components Jaitley proposes initiatives to push infra sector RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 7.50 pc, keeps CRR steady at 4 pc

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Australia ploughs cash into heavy vehicle projects MOL places order for six ULCVs Russian TIR guarantee agreement extended again Stef names new HR director Higher turnover, volumes stable Nautilus moving to eco-friendly building Grimaldi polishes up MEX service North Carolina invests in rail infrastructure Work in progress at Panalpina Coyne Airways goes for Kiwi Logistics VTG lifts sales and deliveries again Don your thinking caps for TAP anniversary Air Seychelles for South Africa shopping Shipping of great importance for EU's GDP

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MARCH 4, 2015
EU shipping bodies seek action on customs Leading EU shipping industry bodies today called on the new European Commission to streamline customs procedures and port services to help them benefit from the internal market for shipping. In a joint statement issued to coincide with the first European Shipping Week, seven industry bodies asked Migrant 'tide wave' swamping sea rescue: IMO head IMO secretary general Koji Sekimizu warned today that sea rescue services are being overwhelmed by a "tidal wave" of migrants across the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Pacific. The scale of migration is putting unsustainable pressure on coastal states, rescue services, and the shipping Panalpina ramps up ocean freight business Panalpina has promised investors it will continue to outperform the global freight management market. In 2014 results presented on 4 March, Panalpina's ocean container bookings climbed 7% to 1.6 million teu, outpacing loaded container traffic's estimated 4-5% market growth, according to the JES proposes restructuring for JEHI Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES International Holdings (JES) has proposed a consensual restructuring between Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries (JEHI) and the China-based subsidiary's creditors. JEHI has filed an application for the scheme to Taizhou Intermediate People's Court, in China's Jiangsu Cheaper fuel unlikely to speed up box ships Deepsea container lines are unlikely to respond to cheaper bunkering by sailing faster and cutting transit times, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Potential gains from reduced vessel strings would probably still be outweighed by network restructuring costs, said SeaIntel partner and CEO Alan Dry bulkers set for record demolitions A continuation of rock-bottom dry bulk freight rates could trigger a record 50 million dwt of dry bulker demolition sales this year, enabling rates to recover in 2016-17, say senior shipping analysts. Erik Nikolai Stavseth and Kurt Waldeland, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo, forecast demolition Maersk grounding not due to engine: AMSA The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) today ruled out mechanical failure as a factor in the grounding of Maersk Garonne in Fremantle on 28 February. AMSA inspected the container ship at anchorage and divers examined the hull before the vessel was cleared to return to port for stevedoring Lysblink adds to maritime safety fears DFDS cargo ship Lysblink Seaways' grounding when sailing through the Sound of Mull on 18 February has deepened concerns over maritime safety off Scotland's west coast. Members of the UK and Scottish parliaments as well as councils and fishing and tourism stakeholders are demanding an emergency SeaLand confronts Latin American challenges SeaLand CEO Craig Mygatt is determined to build up his fledgling Latin American container service amid a steep downturn in many of the region's economies. SeaLand, the Americas-centric offshoot of Maersk Line, began covering the north-south trades and intra-regional routes in January. But Mygatt Japan calls for box ship safety overhaul Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is looking to tighten class safety rules for big container ships. In its final report on the break-up and sinking of the 8,110 teu MOL Comfort, the ministry called for hull girder strength requirements to reflect the effect of lateral loads Sainty Marine to freeze Nantong boss assets Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has secured a court approval to freeze Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry president's CNY700 million (USD113 million) asset over a loan dispute. The Jiangsu Province High People's Court had seized 6.5 million shares in a company held by Fenghua Ji, a 3 March stock filing of NYK Line expands intra-Asia service Japan's second-biggest shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), is tapping into the growing intra-Asia market. The company announced on 3 March that it will add a new service between Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This will be the second service that NYK Line offers between those Vallianz buys two HOS ordinary shares Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings (Vallianz) has subscribed for two ordinary shares of the Singapore-incorporated Hamilton Offshore Services (HOS), which was set up on 3 March. At a total consideration of USD2.00, the two ordinary shares represent 100% of the equity China lacks iron ore demand for its Capesizes Although China consumes about 18 Capesize-loads of iron ore per day, the supply of ships is such that the demand is insufficient to create profitable freight rates, said London-based shipbroker ICAP Shipping. ICAP Shipping said, "The sharp drop of the iron ore prices has benefited the profit and Pacific Radiance, Duta Marine form joint venture Singapore-listed offshore services provider Pacific Radiance has formed a joint venture with Duta Marine. The agreement was signed by Alstonia Offshore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific Radiance. The company will own 49% of equity interest in the joint venture company - Duta Radiance Maritim - HHIC bags orders for two LPG carriers South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HCIC) has won orders for two LPG carriers. The price of the two carriers is KRW114.9 billion (USD104.166 million), working out to USD52.83 million per ship, said the company in its Korea Exchange filing. HHIC told IHS Maritime that Bumi Armada establishes Armada Madura EPC Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has incorporated a new subsidiary under the name of Armada Madura EPC (Armada Madura) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. According to Bumi Armada's filing to the Malaysian stock exchange Bursa Malaysia, Armada Madura will be a wholly

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MARCH 4, 2015
Cruise ship Norwegian Star enters dry dock at Vigor Buchanan to be MD of Liberian Registry Hong Kong office Microsoft billionaire finds lost WWII Japanese battleship Rolls-Royce to equip Chouest Arctic AHTS newbuild VT Halter Marine launches ATB tug for Bouchard

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MARCH 4, 2015
Dedicated LNG bunker barge being built to serve TOTE vessels Boeing nets Silk Way West order for three 747-8 Freighter aircraft Port of Portland schedules meetings to discuss PDX business opportunities Evergreen boosting services covering Southeast Asia NYK plans to make changes to Japan, Thailand, Vietnam run

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MARCH 4, 2015
Emanuele Grimaldi calls for support for shortsea shipping's role in European transport Challenges from competing modes are rising, warns Grimaldi Group boss Status and conditions of seafaring must be boosted to avoid skills shortage, says David Dingle Carnival chairman warns European Shipping Week audience of hollowing out of the workforce at a critical demographic point Premium Daily Maersk service abandoned Maerk Line's Skou acknowledges that very few customers were prepared to pay premium prices for guaranteed delivery times Torm focuses on crucial restructuring decision as rivals grab market share Struggling Torm says there is room for everybody in the product tankers market while young pretenders such as Scorpio build up fleets BIMCO launches new guide to help owners meet environmental rules and targets Three-part guide targets owners seeking to improve environmental and efficiency management goals Newbuilding writedowns bulk up Scorpio's loss Monaco bulker owner says no more order contract conversions are planned What's on the horizon for LNG shipping over the next decade? A look at key themes to arise from the Informa LNG shipping conference, from US and East African exports to developments in Iran Three-quarters of all piracy attacks happen in Southeast Asia, so why is the local watchdog downplaying the situation? Shipping associations question whether ReCAAP is doing enough to stem the rise in local incidents Diana cuts loss as charter earnings remain steady Owner has been active under share repurchasing scheme as well as expanding fleet Panalpina reports 7% box volume growth But revenues per box decline as it focuses on lower yield business APMT committed to Global Ports investment Chief executive Kim Fejfer says terminal operator is in it for the long haul, and expects Russia's economy to revert to 'more normal conditions' in time Trading of JES shares suspended after main subsidiary files for court protection China-based, Singapore-listed shipbuilding group seeks to restructure debts after years of losses as expected Colombia detains Cosco vessel for illegal arms transportation Local authorities found 100 tonnes of gun powder, 99 projectiles, 4,104 cannons shells and more than 2.6m detonators Owners rise to emission challenges Majority have switched to marine gas oil, DFDS' Smedegaard tells ESW audience Torm posts 2014 loss but sees trend of improving product tanker market Product tanker tonne-mile demand expected to grow 6% per year in 2015-2017 Glencore downbeat on tankers as storage Spreads not attractive enough for floating storage due to oil price rise narrowing contango, says oil trader, echoing shipowner comments Fresh doubt cast on floating storage impact Jury's out on scale of impact of floating storage on VLCC market Matson the most reliable on the west coast Jones Act carrier achieves a 100% reliability rate on deepsea service calling at congested Pacific coast ports in December and January Panama Canal eyes re-routed US west coast traffic Authority boss Quijano says Suez is the winner right now, but he hopes Panama Canal will be the beneficiary of a permanent shift from US Pacific ports Suez trumps Panama Canal in Asia-US east coast trades TSA lines expect alternative routes to be discussed in forthcoming contract negotiations Oakland's Lytle heads fight to restore customer confidence Operations should be back to normal in a few weeks but regaining shipper trust will take much longer Mediterranean migrants crisis: shipping cannot cope alone Search and rescue is a sovereign function and not a job for the private sector

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MARCH 4, 2015
Truckload carrier C.R. England hikes truck driver pay again Truckload carrier C.R. England is raising driver pay for the third time since November and the second time in the last 40 days, while offering bonuses to successful driver trainers. The rapid pay raises and incentives reflect an intense battle among trucking companies to hire, train, seat and keep truck drivers... Port of Virginia maintains embargo on intermodal export traffic The Port of Virginia said Wednesday that a hold is still in place on all export intermodal rail traffic at its Norfolk International Terminals as the port continues to cope with significant rail volume at the facility. The hold was originally put into effect Feb. 26 due to severe winter weather... Dollar General: West Coast losses will be lasting LONG BEACH, California - Protracted West Coast port delays will push Dollar General to shift more import cargo to the East Coast, a logistics executive for the discount retailer said Wednesday at the 15th annual TPM Conference. "Completely unnecessary and completely man-made" congestion has caused "permanent and irrevocable damage" to West... Expansion of refrigerated facilities builds worldwide The build-out of cold storage capacity is on fire around the world. From 2012 through 2014, total global capacity grew 20 percent to 552 million cubic meters, an increase of 92 million cubic meters in just two years, according to the 2014 IARW Global Cold Storage Capacity Report. South America and... Pharma, floral cold chains moving from air to ocean Drug giants AstraZeneca and Baxter are shifting more cold chain shipments from air to ocean, attracted by lower transportation costs, a reduced carbon footprint and mitigated security concerns, according to Outsourcing-Pharma.com. Ocean carriers' share of pharmaceutical shipments grew 8.1 percent while air carriers lost 5 percent in 2013 compared to 2012,... Economist advice for US: Fix infrastructure, boost exports One of the barriers to exporting to India is its terrible port, road and rail infrastructure. The Modi government is trying to correct it.LONG BEACH, California - The U.S. needs to boost its exports to fast-growing emerging markets, but it faces a number of barriers that stand in the way... India allows state-owned Railways to provide end-to-end logistics Anticipating significant growth in freight traffic, the government of India will allow state-owned Railways to create a new arm to provide end-to-end logistics solutions. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu made the announcement in his fiscal 2015-16 budget plan presented to the parliament last week. "Transport Logistics Corporation of India, or Transloc, is... ILA, USMX to discuss long-term contract for East, Gulf coasts LONG BEACH, California - The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance plan to open discussions about a new, long-term contract more than three years before their current East and Gulf Coast labor agreement expires. "The goal of both parties is a long-term agreement that provides stability for the industry... CEVA earnings, revenue decline in Q4 CEVA Logistics posted slightly lower revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter of 2014 as currency movements outweighed market-beating increases in ocean and air freight volumes. The Netherlands-based supply chain management company earned $75 million before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, down 2.6 percent on the $77 million booked in the... Panalpina profit more than doubles on sea, air freight growth Panalpina's profit more than doubled in 2014 as the Swiss forwarding and logistics company posted market-beating ocean and air freight traffic growth and narrowed logistics losses ahead of schedule. Earnings before interest and tax jumped to 116.7 million Swiss francs ($121.4 million) from 48 million francs in 2013 as the fourth... India intervenes to block threatened indefinite port strike Indian dockworker union leaders and officials from the Ministry of Shipping are expected to hold talks on Wednesday in New Delhi in an attempt to avert an indefinite industrial action planned to begin March 9 at major ports, including Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the nation's largest container handler, port sources in Mumbai said. Unions are... US Senate leader floats putting port workers under Railway Labor Act The third-ranking Senate Republican on Tuesday floated the idea of putting unionized port employees under the purview of the Railway Labor Act, a move proponents say would prevent longshore labor showdowns like those seen seen on the U.S West Coast in recent months. Sen. John Thune, of South Dakota, said some... Carriers threatened by cyberattacks, experts warn LONG BEACH, California - The 15 top container carriers are at risk of significant and damaging cyberattacks, according to the head of a leading market intelligence provider and cybersecurity firm in the industry. "We ran penetration tests and we concluded we could walk into all of them" said Lars Jensen, CEO... DP World Australia hit with 750 percent rent increase HONG KONG - The proposed 750 percent rent increase for DP World's Melbourne terminal is a "blatant money grab" by the state government, said Shipping Australia chief executive officer Rod Nairn.In a strongly worded statement, the shipping association chief warned that such a rent increase for the stevedore would lead... Managing mountain of data a challenge to visibility, IT experts say LONG BEACH , California - The quality, availability and management of data has to improve if the supply chain is to efficiently handle the mountain of information that is now available to carriers and their customers, panelists said at the 15th annual TPM Conference in Long Beach, California.Bill Schwebel, president... Panama pilots in talks with canal over safety issues LONG BEACH, California - The Panama Canal Pilots Union, which is in negotiations for a new five-year contract, said it was encouraged by statements made by Panama Canal Authority CEO Jorge Quijano at the 15th annual TPM Conference here Tuesday. The union, which is affiliated with the International Longshore and Warehouse... US shippers, forwarders cite congestion strategies "I don't think shippers will ever again put all eggs in one basket," Donna Lemm, vice president of global sales for Mallory Alexander International Logistics, said at the 15th annual TPM Conference. "You will see a lasting impact on southeastern ports." LONG BEACH, California - Shippers who tried to divert their...

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MARCH 4, 2015
Cautious optimism Box Ships reported a fourth-quarter loss Wednesday but the Greek containership operator is confident it can stay afloat in the foreseeable future. MOL cans cape It appears that another capesize bulker was sold for recycling this week and many believe the tally will continue to increase in the near term unless freight rates rebound. Pangaea seals COA US bulker operator Pangaea Logistics Solutions has lined up a five-year contract-of-affreightment (COA) worth approximately $20m. Danske's products hope Danske Bank has launched coverage of four leading products tanker owners with buy ratings amid the promise of improving rates and profits over the next three years. The $8m phone bill Caribbean Cruise Line could pay nearly $8m according to an order from an American district court which found that the company violated telemarketing laws. Korea strikes Saudi deal South Korea has signed a shipping agreement to ensure safe and steady imports of Saudi Arabian crude. SALT seals $276m Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has moved closer to financing its entire fleet after clinching new loans worth $276m. Diana trims loss Diana Shipping has managed to trim its fourth quarter loss on the back of increased time charter revenue. SALT hit by sales Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has been pushed to a bigger loss in 2014 after writing down the value of newbuilding contracts it intends to sell. PDZ moves into gas Malaysia's PDZ Holdings has sealed its entry to the gas sector as it outlined a new profit forecast for its Kazakhstan investment. Reefer rescued An Estonian reefer needed a tow off Norway after it lost power and began to drift. Pacific strikes second JV Pacific Radiance has set up its second joint venture in two days. CMA CGM eyes rate boost French container line CMA CGM is trying for rate rises between Asia and Europe. Oaktree deal in sight Torm remains hopeful of completing a restructuring deal that will see Oaktree Capital take a majority holding in the company within the next few weeks. Norden fears more failures Norden feels more dry cargo bankruptcies could be on the cards if the market continues to labour at today's brutal levels. Subsea 7 in the red Subsea 7 has taken a hit from a big goodwill impairment charge which dragged the Oslo-listed company into the red for both fourth quarter and full year. JES yard files for restructuring China's Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries takes shelter from creditors as it seeks court deal on debt. Bahri raising $1bn National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) is planning an Islamic bond sale worth SAR 3.9bn ($1.04bn). Class rules at fault A Japanese government final report into the loss of the 8,000-teu containership MOL Comfort has highlighted inadequate classification society rules. Brussels wants action Europe is to argue for stricter levels of damage stability assessments to improve ship safety, after recent accidents including the Norman Atlantic ferry fire in the Adriatic that claimed up to 27 lives in late December. Cosco vessel arrested A multi-purpose vessel owned by China's Cosco Shipping has been arrested in a Colombian port for allegedly carrying ammunition. Norden suspends dividend Norden has suspended dividend payments after a "lousy" dry cargo market led it to a deep loss in 2014. Volga volumes drop Volga Shipping of Russia has posted a 4% drop in cargo volumes for 2014. CMES selling eight China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is putting six older vessels up for sale as it continues to renew its fleet. Hanjin Heavy grabs LPGCs Hanjin Heavy Industries of Korea has announced a new order for two LPG carriers. ADB backs Pakistan FSRU The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30m project loan to go towards building Pakistan's first LNG regasification terminal. NYK boosts ASEAN ties NYK is expanding its service network linking Japan with its major regional trading partners of Thailand and Vietnam. Last BWO bodies found BW Offshore says the last of the remaining three crew missing from the FPSO Cidade de Sao Mateus have been recovered. Refinery strikes continue Strikes have broken out at more than a dozen US refineries and some forecasters fear the total will spread in the days ahead if the standoff between Shell and the United Steelworkers (USW) union continues.

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MARCH 4, 2015
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports expect to be back to normal in three months House approves DHS funding European Commission study shows industry support for LNG as shipping fuel CEVA revenues drop 1.3% in Q4 ECSA: Study highlights economic importance of EU shipping Fuller ships and extra loaders being used to divert West Coast cargo Service Announcements: Evergreen Line, Nautilus International and CaroTrans Executive moves: Capes Shipping and Walker SCM

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MARCH 4, 2015
Dense fog continues to affect US Gulf ports' ops Dense Fog Advisory currently in effect at Houston, Galveston and Freeport. Soyuz Bunkering quashes rumours 'It's been no secret the group has undergone some changes which led to speculation about the group's future.' Driving operational change with data-driven analytics A systematic approach can reduce costs and improve performance. Scorpio Bulkers operating at a loss Time charter equivalent revenue outstripped by charterhire expenses. Tit-for-tat LNG bunkering row latest Meech speech cited in government vs opposition spat over alternative marine fuel. Proposed LNG unit to get green assessment Facility includes LNG bunkering. New analyst joins Ocean Intelligence Fabian Nwabueze is fluent in English, Russian and Polish. Report highlights economic importance of shipping 'Europe controls the world's largest and most innovative fleet of ships,' says ECSA. Singapore: Annual budget good for shipping A Moore Stephens report details measures aimed to boost shipping activity in the maritime hub. Ending slow steaming would be 'costly and complex' 'Slow steaming will remain a key element in managing our network and capacity,' says Maersk. Dan-Bunkering expands Singapore team New employee has 'extensive experience' with blue chip clients. ExxonMobil close to launching more 'ECA' fuels Products similar to HDME 50 being developed at European refineries. BP: ECA cap set to push up bunker production costs News rules adding to refineries' cost base. WFS increases quarterly cash dividend by 60% Sum will be payable to shareholders on April 10, it says. India oversees its 'first' LNG bunkering operation LNG supplier upbeat on new segment entry. Aegean upgrades bunkering fleet Ships to be equipped with dual ECDIS systems.

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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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