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March 10, 2015

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OOIL profit up 474pc in 2014 to US$270 million, revenues rise 4.6pc Panama admits big winner in west coast congestion crisis was Suez Melbourne's port 767pc rent hike 'risks mass cargo diversion' Hutchison Port Holdings ups 2014 volume 6pc to 79 million TEU Chemical tankers protest Panama rebates that only benefit boxships LA-Long Beach 'grey chassis' win trucker praise after 4 days running Intermodal Asia 2015 holds Shanghai expo and conference March 24-26 Logwin profit up 109pc to US$27.2 million as revenues slip 7.9pc New research project sets ambitious emissions targets Ship-to-ship transfers arouse state, pirate interest in West Africa Stronger relations among air freight players praised - up to a point Azerbaijan's Silk Way confirms order for three B747-8 freighters 12th B747-8F is delivered to Cargolux in honour of Joe Sutter

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MARCH 9, 2015
CaroTrans adds Asia to US Southeast LCL import service to global network Express Global Logistics facilitates transportation of transformers from Mumbai to Colombia Govt mulling setting up National Waterways Transport Grid Indusglobe Freight Xpress opens new office in Navi Mumbai Kalmar receives order for hybrid shuttle carriers from Port of Virginia NYK expands containership service linking Japan, Thailand & Vietnam TT CLUB appoints Regional Claims Director EMEA Car shipments to Asia treble in 5 yrs Coal imports surge to 18 mt in Feb. Rise in Customs duty to make imported trucks & buses expensive Paradip Port Trust signs Concession Agreement with PICT of J. M. Baxi Group for multipurpose berth VOC Port handles record traffic of 32.35 lakh t in Feb. Adani Power acquires its first coal block India waiting for Pak action to normalise bilateral trade Regulatory delays likely to hit pharma exports Export Import Workshop's 32nd batch from March 21

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LNG to improve eco balance in transport sector Argos going green with gas-powered tractors Cleaning up in Italy Bimco lightening ships' carbon footprint Europe's airports see freight decrease in January PCN's best European agent 2014 is...? Russian wheels to roll on Turkish freight cars KOG Worldwide unites with Rhenus Project Logistics Yusen Logistics (Americas) names CSO CINS with new structure Swiss solar aircraft starts RTW flight Scrap from trucks to tracks NYK overshoots own green expectations

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MARCH 9, 2015
Sri Lanka 'port city' reclamation put on hold Sri Lanka's new government has decided to temporarily stop work on a USD1.4 billion Chinese-funded reclamation project to create a 'port city' next to Colombo harbour, a month after giving the go-ahead. Government spokesman Rajitha Senaratne told reporters on 5 March that China Harbour Engineering Vancouver's Centerm re-opens after fire Container operations at Centerm, Port Metro Vancouver, were restarted last Friday, following a two-day fire. The fire broke out on 5 March inside a sealed shipping container at Centerm container terminal on the south side of Burrard Inlet. The burning container contained trichloroisocyanuric acid, Med coastguards brace for migrant wave Europe is facing the prospect of huge increase in migrants crossing the Mediterranean this year, according to Fabrice Leggeri, executive director of the European Union (EU) border control organisation Frontex. Leggeri told the Italian news agency ANSA that between 500,000 and 1 million migrants are Tianjin port undergoes USD2.5 bil. expansion A total of about CNY16 billion (USD2.5 billion) will be invested in port infrastructure projects at Tianjin port in 2015, the local government said. The projects comprises the completion of the Shenghan Petrochemical Terminal, a bulk stack yard in the port's Nanjiang area, three petrochemical quays IACS develops new rules after MOL Comfort casualty The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) said it has developed two new rules as a result of the break-up and sinking of MOL Comfort. MOL Comfort, an 8,110-teu container ship, broke up and sank while en route from Singapore to Jeddah on 17 June 2013. In early 2014, IACS had Clarkson open to more buyouts after Platou deal Clarkson, the listed London-based services provider to the maritime industries, has left the door open to further acquisitions after sealing a GBP281 million (USD420 million) deal to acquire RS Platou of Oslo a month ago. "This is a transformational acquisition and we are now focused on Iranian Navy foils piracy attempt in Oman Sea The Iranian Navy has rescued a Filipino-flagged cargo ship from pirates in the Oman Sea. Freighter Panama-Gade was under way in the Oman Sea on 8 March when it was chased for several hours by a number of motorised vessels equipped with light weapons. The Iranian Navy picked up the vessel's Rabaul Queen trials get their last adjournment The trials of Rabaul Queen's shipowner and others have been delayed once again and are now set for 19 March. Three years after the ferry sank off Papua New Guinea's north coast on 2 February 2012 with the loss of more than 173 lives, a Commission of Inquiry, a police investigation, and the Hanjin Subic Bay yard unlikely to achieve 2015 target Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction's (HHIC's) Subic Bay shipyard is unlikely to achieve its annual delivery target due to construction delays, said an analyst in his research note. Hana Daetoo Securities analyst Moohyun Park said, "The Subic Bay yard plans to deliver 19 vessels, including 18 SITC International 2014 profits up 7.4% y/y Hong Kong-listed box carrier SITC International Holdings' profits increased 7.4% year on year (y/y) to USD120.7 million in 2014, mainly due to strong revenues growth. Revenues increased 8.7% y/y to USD1.4 billion during the same period, thanks to increases in the container shipping volume and Evergreen wins US logistics award Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corporation won the 2015 LOG-NET E-Commerce Excellence Award on 3 March at the Trans-Pacific Maritime conference in California. The award, presented by the integrator of ocean carriers LOG-NET and Journal of Commerce, is given in recognition of Evergreen's Triyards secures contracts worth USD100 million Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings (Triyards) has secured contracts worth USD100 million. The contracts are for two ice-class multipurpose support vessels (MPSVs), which exclude owner-furnished equipment, and a turret fabrication job. The MPSVs contracts were sealed with NZ maritime safety under the spotlight The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) called for a national inquiry into the growing rate of port and ship safety incidences, after three port workers were injured last week. Two dock workers in the Port of Timaru were hospitalised on 4 March, one with serious back injuries, after an accident CIMC Raffles recovers USD272.74 mil. from Schahin China International Marine Containers (CIMC) announced on 6 March that its fully owned subsidiary CIMC Raffles Offshore (Singapore) has recovered USD272.74 million from Brazil's Schahin Group. The company and Schahin reached full settlement and entered into a reconciliation agreement in February,

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MARCH 9, 2015
Latest Bisso Towboat ASD tug has new version JonRie winch Van Oord's first cable layer is designed for wind park work LNG fueled Tallink ferry to have MacGregor RoRo package ACO Marine opens new opportunities for waste water re-use NASSCO lays keel for first of five Jones Act ECO tankers Statoil contracts ERRV for Mariner field USCG detains MOL containership in Seattle

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MARCH 9, 2015
Coast Guard holds containership for numerous inspection violations General Dynamics NASSCO celebrates tanker keel laying Boeing, Cargolux mark delivery of 30th 774 Freighter aircraft Global Diving and Salvage acquires Alaska Technical Training American Trucking Associations taps Parker as Coalitions V.P.

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MARCH 9, 2015
Box Ships sees rising rates for container vessels Recent charters and industry fundamentals encourage cautious optimism, says owner Rates stable but a quiet week in scrapping Breakers look set to wait and see how the market will evolve OOIL's profits soar to $270.5m Better global trade performance and cost reduction behind increase Hamburg Süd 'profitable', Gast confirms But Oetker affiliate saw turnover drop in 2014 IM Skaugen slides to loss on 'turbulent' year But small gas carrier specialist is sanguine about the future for this niche VLCC market is still promising, says China Merchants Energy Shipping Oil demand from developing countries and floating storage are the two key factors Yangzijiang confirms that Beijing has asked it to explore taking a stake in loss-making Rongsheng Yangzijiang founder Ren Yuanlin will quit as chief executive and taps his son for role Norwegian Cruise Line opts for underwater bubble technology 1ruise operator to install air lubrication system in bid to cut fuel bills Deadline to enter the Containerisation International Awards edges ever closer Companies eyeing Containerisation International award have less than two weeks to submit their entries So, how will Maersk Line manage to improve profitability in 2015? Danish carrier has worked hard to cut costs but improving profits this year could be challenging given that freight rates are on the decline Attica returns to black after five tough years Recent restructuring, cost containment and lower fuel prices all helped, says operator Fresh warnings issued over VLGC oversupply Spot rates on the rise but it's hard to ignore swelling fleet Alliances not the answer to container shipping's financial woes Morgan Stanley's Doug Hayes says only full-scale consolidation will lift industry profits to a sustainable level Clarksons posts $26m profit but warns of challenges in shipping Shipbroker wants to build on acquisition of RS Platou but recognises shipping is not out of the woods yet CIMC Raffles grabs back $72m in dispute with Brazilian driller Payment brings long-standing arbitration to an end Ocean Victory case: Kashima and other ports are safe again UK Court of Appeal brings relief to charterers in safe port claims Coping with bigger measures Pilots are having to operate with bigger and bigger 'envelopes' and with smaller and smaller margins for error

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MARCH 9, 2015
No end in sight for legal wrangling over harbor trucker employment status LONG BEACH, California - The legal wrangling over the classification of drayage company drivers as being either employees or independent contractors has been going strong for 10 years now, yet closure could still be many years off. The Teamsters union, buoyed by recent victories in misclassification suits, is convinced the courts... US container exports plunge on port congestion, weak demand, strong dollar U.S. container exports plummeted 15 percent year-over-year in January as the West Coast labor standoff combined with a higher U.S. dollar and sluggish growth overseas to create a sobering start to the new year for a key Obama administration priority. Exports from the West Coast dropped almost 30 percent while... US containerized imports forecast to spike 17 percent this month U.S. containerized imports are expected to rocket 16.9 percent this month as West Coast ports make headway in reducing a massive cargo backlog caused by a labor showdown and retailers bring in spring merchandise, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker. Inbound container traffic in March will hit 1.5 million TEUs,... NJ lawmakers send governor bill to dissolve Waterfront Commission New Jersey legislators on Monday voted to send Gov. Chris Christie a bill to dissolve the bistate Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor and transfer its New Jersey operations to the state police. The state Assembly voted 75-0 for the bill, which previously was approved by the Senate. No lawmakers voted... Plan early, and then adapt Eric SouzaIndicators of long and drawn-out West Coast port challenges began showing up in February 2014. While many in the industry focused on East Coast and Midwest delays because of a harsh 2013-2014 winter season, West Coast terminals were congested as a result of strong volumes pre-Chinese New Year 2014. Chassis... Direct BCO cargo a growing share of MSC's US book of business Cargo sourced directly from beneficial cargo owners is becoming a steadily larger piece of Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s U.S. import cargo, further underscoring its transformation from an outsider, dependent on intermediaries for freight, to the largest carrier serving the U.S. market. BCO freight accounted for 62 percent of the 2.02 million loaded... Morgan Stanley sells Montreal container terminals A consortium led by Montreal-based Fiera Axium Infrastructure has acquired Montreal Gateway Terminals from a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, the companies announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though The Wall Street Journal has reported the group paid somewhere in the area of 650 million Canadian dollars(US $520 million)... In wake of labor standoff, service is top priority for BCOs "We like to work with partners who have performed for us," Stuart Turner, enterprise commodity manager, global logistics for Nexteer Automotive, told the TPM Conference in Long Beach this month.Bruised by the experience of the current West Coast port disruption, shippers speaking at the 15th annual TPM Conference last week... 3PL Kane is Able expands westward to support Nutrabolt distribution Third-party logistics provider Kane is Able is expanding in the U.S. West, opening a dedicated distribution facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, for sports nutrition company Nutrabolt. The Western addition follows recent expansion by Kane is Able into Northeastern Ohio, Detroit, Atlanta, where it opened a 426,000-square foot distribution center in... Brazil's Rio Grande moves forward on dredging as truck flow normalizes The Port of Rio Grande, in southern Brazil, shared a double dose of good news on Friday: truck flow operations had returned to normal and it's moving forward with its dredging plans. The port authority for Rio Grande (SUPRG) released a statement declaring that Friday was the first day that the... Clarksons faces 'extremely challenging' markets after 2014 gains Clarksons posted higher profit and revenue in 2014 but the world's biggest maritime services company said it faces "extremely challenging" conditions in some shipping markets. The London-listed company's net profit climbed to £17.2 million [US $26 million] from '15.3 million in 2013 on revenue of '237.9 million against '198 million last... New ship design promises banana shippers more capacity, faster loading LONG BEACH, California - A new design for a refrigerated ship built for banana shipments and roll-on/roll-off cargo promises more capacity, faster loading and unloading, and better fuel efficiency than its counterparts, its designer says. The new type of vessel, which would handle auto cargo for the head haul from Northwest Europe... Baltimore ILA local culls new members from rolls The largest International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore is purging its rolls of members who were added shortly before the local was placed under a trustee appointed by the union's international headquarters. The newly hired members have received form letters from the ILA advising that their memberships were not valid and... Grimaldi close to $300 million order for five auto carriers Grimaldi Group is close to sealing a $300 million order for five large car carriers that will operate on the North Atlantic trade lane. The Italian company has shortlisted Chinese shipyards for the contract and the order will be finalized in March, managing director Emanuele Grimaldi told The Wall Street Journal. "The... Lithium battery cargo carried on missing Malaysia flight MH370 HONG KONG - There were 221 kilograms of lithium ion batteries in the belly hold of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that vanished in March last year, according to the first comprehensive report into the disappearance of the Kuala Lumpur-Beijing aircraft.Information on the cargo payload was included in the 600-page report... Rising revenue, falling fuel costs lift OOCL earnings HONG KONG - Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the container transport division of Hong Kong-listed OOIL, reported a 161 percent increase in its 2014 net profit, driven by a sharp 15 percent drop in bunker costs in the second half and solid increases in revenue and volumes.The container transport and...

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MARCH 9, 2015
Silver lining Growing concerns about the safety of freight trains involved in the carriage of US crude could lend support to the Jones Act tanker market, according to an analyst at Arctic Securities. Suezmaxes shine Suezmaxes were the star attraction of the tanker segment today as day rates continued to gain momentum. Pan Ocean fixes Dong-A cape It appears that Dong-A Tanker Co (DAT) of South Korea has lined up another period deal for one of its capesize bulkers. Algoma appoints CEO Diversified Canadian operator Algoma Central has lined up a replacement for its outgoing chief executive, Greg Wight. Stena fixes Aegean four Sweden's Stena has chartered four modern MR tankers from Greece's Aegean Shipping Management's for five years, industry sources said. Island delays deliveries Island Offshore has put the brakes on the biggest part of its newbuilding programme as it waits for the market to improve. OPDR adds run Germany's OPDR has launched a new containership run from northern Europe to Portugal. Diana in Glencore deal Diana Shipping has tied up a charter for one of its panamax bulk carriers with Glencore. UK fleet squeezed The number of UK-registered vessels has plunged 9% year-on-year to reach its lowest level since 2006. Genting cashes in NCL Malaysian shipping group Genting HK is to make a $218m profit from selling a slice of cruise line NCL. The men that Forbes forgot? Forbes may have only found three Greek billionaires in its annual rundown of the world's richest people last week - but Bloomberg thinks four heavyweight shipowners have been overlooked. Jan De Nul goes large Dredging group Jan De Nul has ordered the world's biggest cutter suction vessel in Croatia. Solstad charters out AHTS Solstad Offshore has secured employment for one anchor-handling vessel with its long-term contractor in Malaysia. Maran engineer missing Twelve commercial vessels are on the look-out in the Arabian Sea for signs of the missing chief engineer of a Greek-owned tanker, the country's merchant marine ministry said. Trio forced ashore Three laid-up cement carriers have broken their moorings and been forced ashore in a storm off Croatia. Son succeeds Ren China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has appointed the son of current boss Ren Yuanlin as its new CEO. Results spur Clarksons Clarksons shares were gaining ground this morning after a strong full year showing and a 12th successive increase in dividend. Triyards adds MPSV duo Singaporean shipbuilder Triyards has added two multi-purpose support vessels (MPSVs) for compatriot MDL Marine Holdings to its orderbook. Precious raising $64m Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping is proposing a new share and warrants issue to increase its capital. Courage to split shares Courage Marine has decided to consolidate its shares in an effort to rationalise its share capital and increase its stock price. DW seeks refinancing? Dubai yard group Dubai's Drydocks World (DW) has been linked to a possible refinancing of its $2.3bn debt. Statoil adds ERRV Aberdeen's Sentinel Marine has won a contract to provide a new emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) to Statoil. Pittas bags panamax Greek shipowner Aristides Pittas has stepped into the sale and purchase market for a panamax bulker but his public company Euroseas denies it has also added to its fleet. Rongsheng options open Chinese shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries may explore other cash-raising possibilities after the failure of a $416.5m warrants issue. SITC boosts profit SITC International Holdings has seen both full year earnings and revenue grow as container volumes increased on intra-Asia routes. DSME sets out order goal DSME predicted fresh contracts worth $13bn in 2015 as it reported an improved full year performance today. Clarksons pushes ahead UK shipbroker Clarksons has increased profit in 2014 as revenue grew 20%. OOIL 2014 profit surges Orient Overseas (International) Limited, the parent of OOCL, said net profit soared more than five-fold to $270m in 2014. Statoil postpones again Statoil has postponed two of its biggest offshore developments, citing falling oil prices and expected high operating costs. Panamax left powerless A Greek-owned panama bulker has resumed its passage after going aground on the Columbia River on the US west coast. Cargo vessel refloated A general cargo vessel that ran aground off the west coast of Scotland on Saturday was refloated late on Sunday. US detains MOL boxship The US Coast Guard (USCG) has detained a Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) containership after it failed a port state control (PSC) inspection.

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MARCH 9, 2015
Port of Oakland says congestion is easing ILWU representatives to review proposed contract later this month U.S. exports slip in January UPS expands healthcare commodities program FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Fiera Axium Infrastructure Inc. acquires Montreal Gateway Terminals from Morgan Stanley Service Announcements: CSX, Toll Group, AFFLINK and R+L Carriers

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MARCH 9, 2015
Shipping firms report problem-free fuel switching In the two months since tighter emission rules came into effect in ECAs. US West Coast ports see growth in volume of imports While continuing to lessen backlog of cargo built up during nine-month labour dispute. Report: Indonesia seeks foreign funds to expand ports Money will be used to fund a five-year plan. LNG-fuelled Tallink ferry opts for MacGregor RoRo package Vessel scheduled for delivery in early 2017. US Coast Guard detains MOL boxship MOL Precision made several "significant violations". Multiple buyers looked at OW Bunker Trustees had close to 50 meetings with interested parties. New CEO for Triton Emission Solutions 'Triton's technology will be a game changer in emission reduction.' Container line profits soar as bunker costs fall 'Fuel cost savings will become even more apparent in 2015.' 'Milestone' installation of air lubrication system Cruise operator says driving down fuel bills and reducing emissions remains 'critical'. OW liquidators file incomplete report No conclusions regarding liability and compensation for creditors until this autumn. Australia: Cruise ships face sulphur ban in Sydney Labor party has made move an election pledge. Shanghai bunker futures contract 'back on the agenda' International players could be given tax breaks. LNG relevant as future marine fuel, conference hears US event finds favour with LNG bunkers. Firm eyes bunkering at Saldanha Bay Refuelling facility could be built at the port. New Directors at Cockett Marine Oil Appointments cover Far East, and also Middle East, Europe & Africa regions. Reports: Illegal bunker sale at Sri Lanka terminal Transaction involved almost 20 mt of marine diesel. Fujairah storage capacity set to expand 'The low oil prices are now a good opportunity for storage business.' Shippers may shun West Coast ports But cost of alternative routes could be more costly. Shipyard unveils LNG-powered inland tanker Vessel is expected to be delivered during the summer of 2015. Green group wants ferries electric Option would suit shorter routes. Cyprus: Monthly HFO sales up MGO sales weaken. Piracy in Indian Ocean 'still a big threat' Underestimating risk could put ships in danger, says security firm. Thailand shipping firm secures bunker requirements Company will be consuming between 4,000 to 8,000 mt of bunkers per month, it says.

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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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