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BRIEFS

March 20, 2015

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DP World profit up 25.1pc to US$676 million as revenue rises 11.3pc LA-Long Beach February volumes fall 17pc to 702,205 TEU 40pc of 400 shippers, 200 3PLs plan to shift from west to east coast ports NY-NJ battles cargo backlogs, dashing hopes of USWC market share grab Hapag-Lloyd intends to sell 16 boxships in fleet reform post CSAV merger Savannah docks its biggest ship yet, the 10,000-TEU Zim Tianjin US Labour Secretary: West coast waterfront bosses need new leaders NY-NJ battles cargo backlogs, dashing hopes of USWC market share grab Melbourne port's 800pc rent hike sparks talk of Canberra control Rail chief: Ethiopia's new railway to Djibouti to open early next year SDVs hybrid shuttle takes to the road in downtown Singapore Martinair lays off 330, mostly ground staff, but also 110 pilots Korean Air to offer 4 weekly flights on Seoul-Nha Trang route MASkargo to charge all-in rates for ex-Europe cargo

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MARCH 19, 2015
Divya Logistics Group sponsors junior college of commerce in Mumbai as part of CSR London P&I Club increases entry at recent renewal MANSA organises 14th "Champions Trophy" cricket tournament for trade Milaha launches first-ever Direct container service between Qatar & India MOL holds safety conference in Mumbai & other global locations Sugar exports hit by lower price, weak Brazilian currency Wheat exports likely to tumble Adani Hazira Port gets the highest endorsement - From its users Chennai Port handles 6.95 mt of cargo through rail DP World honours excellence across its terminals Govt okays KPT's plan to set up port-based multi-product SEZ at Kandla & Tuna India agrees to upgrade sea & air links to Mauritius to check Chinese influence Kamarajar Port surpasses throughput target for 2014-15 Mumbai Port Trust handles all-time high throughput Etihad Rail & DB Schenker launch first freight trains in UAE Exports rise marginally by 0.88 pc during April-Feb. INR surges on heavy dollar selling EU may export more wheat after fall in euro

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China: new XCMG factory Russia's customs told to accept TIR carnet Outsourcing well established Maersk Line appoints new CFO Automotive supplier lands big deal Railfreight volumes vaulting in Indonesia Mars elects officers for 2015 Delivery of first South Carolina-built B787-9 Automatic start-stop traction aids UK environment Ex-Champ becomes Accelya CEO Lufthansa Cargo reports profit uplift Perishables at Heathrow Grimaldi Group honoured again Arctic emergency response/rescue strategies

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MARCH 19, 2015
Jan De Nul orders world's most powerful cutter Belgian dredging and offshore services company Jan De Nul Group has ordered what will be the world's most powerful self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) from Croatian shipyard Uljanik Brodogradiliste. Speaking to IHS Maritime, a Jan De Nul Group spokesperson declined to reveal the cost of the News analysis: Insurers seek to clarify who will pay following Tunisian attack Marine insurers say the question about which insurance policy will pay for the passengers of two cruise ships who were killed and injured in the attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunis is far from clear. The passengers, who were spending the day in the Tunisian capital, were on a tour to the museum and APMT boasts US throughput record Three ultra-large containerships recently docked and worked simultaneously at America's largest port in what APM Terminals contends is a new record for US port operations. The handling of 34,465 box moves over nine days at APMT's Pier 400 at the Port of Los Angeles counters assertions that west Child pirate gets prison term in Seychelles Nine Somalis, including a juvenile who was 14 years old at the time of arrest, have each been found guilty on three counts of piracy. The Seychelles Supreme Court sentenced the eight adults to 14 years in prison on all three counts and the juvenile to three years. The sentences are to run India moves to secure Trinco, counter China India is moving to secure a stronger presence in the eastern port of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, to counter the growing influence of China, which has two terminals on the west and south coasts. The Sri Lankan unit of Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and the island's state-owned refiner, Ceylon Petroleum Update: Twelve cruise passengers among Tunis terror victims At least 12 cruise passengers were among those murdered in yesterday's terrorist attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis, MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises confirmed today. MSC said that nine of its guests from MSC Splendida lost their lives, 12 were injured, and six (two Spanish nationals, one Belgian, Jan De Nul wins DONG Energy cable contract Belgian dredging and offshore services contractor Jan De Nul Group is to install a total of 148 km of subsea export cable at the UK Race Bank offshore wind farm as part of a deal signed with Denmark-based DONG Energy. When operational, Race Bank will have a capacity of up to 580 MW, enough to power Jan De Nul launches 'unique' vessel Belgian dredging giant Jan De Nul Group has launched the multipurpose Isaac Newton vessel that can be deployed on a variety of projects, including subsea cable installation, trench dredging and subsea rock placement. Built at the Uljanik Brodogradiliste yard in Croatia, Isaac Newton is 138 m long, Yangzhou Dayang secures White Sea Ultramax order China's Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding has secured an order for two Ultramax bulkers from Greek shipowner White Sea Navigation. The two 63,000 dwt Crown 63-designed eco ships will have an overall length of 199.99 m, beam of 32.26 m and depth of 18.5 m with delivery scheduled for November this year Wärtsilä introduces two-stroke engine with Tier III-compliant SCR Wärtsilä has launched the first two-stroke engine with a high-pressure Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system manufactured in China. The system is fitted to a 5-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex58T-D 2-stroke, low speed engine produced at the Hudong Heavy Machinery (HHM) facilities. The SCR reactor was COSCO International profits up 49% in 2014 Hong Kong-listed COSCO International announced on 19 March that the company recorded profit of HKD359 million (USD46.3 million) for 2014, up 49% year on year (y/y). The great increase was attributed to the marked increase in operating profits of coatings, ship-trading agency, and marine equipment Malaysia to boost connectivity to Port Klang Malaysia will improve access to Port Klang as part of a government initiative to boost exports. Approximately MYR300 million (USD81.45 million) will be allocated to improve the last-mile connectivity to Port Klang under the Logistics and Trade Facilitation Masterplan announced by the country's Tanjung Offshore may undergo forensic audit Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Tanjung Offshore may undergo a forensic audit on all its transactions after an extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Tan Kean Soon, a non-independent and non-executive director of Tanjung Offshore, has called an EGM that will take place on 27 March Vegetable oil trade to grow in 2015, says analyst Seaborne trade of vegetable oils (including palm) is expected to grow in 2015 to reach 82.3 million tonnes, according to Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. Trade volumes are expected to grow in the next few years, fuelled by emerging economies, especially China and India. Consumption growth is expected Myanmar to inspect all state-owned vessels after ferry accident Myanmar will inspect all state-owned vessels following a fatal ferry accident off the country's northwestern coast, with the current death toll at 61. According to the state media, a commission has been established to examine other vessels plying in the country's many waterways. On 13 March, the STX O&S takes more tanker orders from BW Pacific South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) said on 19 March that it has clinched orders for two more LR1 product tankers from BW Group's unit, BW Pacific, after the latter exercised options for more vessels. These recent orders came after BW Pacific, a joint venture between BW

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MARCH 19, 2015
Clipper converts HFO tanks to MGO for ECA operations Fast attack submarine to become Moored Training Ship Seychelles prison for Somalis who got Danish compensation Reinauer picks GE Marine Tier 4 diesels for ATB newbuild Marine industry veteran Socha joins Baker Marine Solutions Damen and Bellona to cooperate on concept vessels Twelve cruise passengers killed in terror attack USCG and NYC agencies tackle fire on 45 year old RO/RO MSC Cruises releases details on its fleet expansion

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MARCH 19, 2015
BTS report shows year-over-year gain in trade between NAFTA partners Georgia Ports Authority welcomes its largest box ship Alaska Airlines to add Boise to Spokane flights US rail freight traffic count posts inbcrease during week Boeing selects Jeff Johnson for military aircraft VP post

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MARCH 19, 2015
Tanker pessimists will be proved wrong, says Euronav's Paddy Rodgers In a candid interview, Euronav chief says that if owners believe in a sustained, robust tanker recovery, it will happen, and the naysayers will end up with egg on their faces DP World keeps options open on Suez Canal Zone project The $50bn project will create a platform for manufacturing, transport, logistics, information and communications, and energy Cosco International posts $50.9m profit One-off gains behind 45% improvement in results Profit sharing adds $5.5m to TEN's strong fourth quarter Tanker owner bounces back from loss but takes a one-off hit from bunker hedging Top terminal operators enhance market dominance The world's top six global terminal operators recorded growth across the board in 2014 Rickmers looks at Wall Street options New York IPO among range of possibilities being examined It's cautious optimism for Clarksons' chemical tanker man Josh Saxby There are positives on the horizon for the chemical tanker industry, but risks clearly exist Banks and owners see little impact from Greek economic crisis XRTC survey says financing for owners continues but mainly outside cash-strapped Greece Product tanker fleet growing 'very fast' warns Braemar ACM Warning comes as BW Group orders two new tankers at South Korean yard STX Second quarter should still be rosy for tankers, says Nordic American Suezmax owner that likes to 'underpromise and overdeliver' looks to be doing just that in the current bullish tanker market PSA Sines to add capacity with $43m expansion Portuguese terminal upgrade will bring capacity to 2.5m teus AP Moller-Maersk hopes Danske Bank share sale will raise $4.9bn Shareholders invited to just over 200m shares in bank on a pro-rate basis DP World posts $675m in profits for 2014 Company expects 8m teu in new capacity coming on line by year-end 2015 CSCL to provide $1.5bn guarantee for Hong Kong-based subsidiary Board says the risks can be controlled Box lines need to develop alliances further to improve profits With overcapacity here to stay carriers are encouraged to seek further cost savings through alliances

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MARCH 19, 2015
Malaysia's plan to spend millions of dollars on Port Klang short on details Malaysia plans to invest millions of dollars into the transportation infrastructure supporting Port Klang in an effort to boost exports out of the country's main maritime gateway. About 300 million Malaysian ringgit ($81.45 million) will be spent to improve the "last-mile connectivity" to Port Klang under a "Logistics and Trade Facilitation... Challenges loom for key US truck safety intiative Federal officials, including Acting FMCSA Administrator Scott Darling III, testify at a Senate hearing on FMCSA reform March 4. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's key truck safety initiative - the Compliance, Safety, Accountability or CSA program - is coming under fresh fire on Capitol Hill and from a... Planned deployment of new Asia-East Coast services rattles West Coast ports The announcement last week by carrier alliances that beginning in late March they will deploy three new all-water services from Asia to the East Coast through the Panama Canal was a dagger to the hearts of West Coast ports besieged by congestion and labor problems. Still to be answered is the... Congress expected to 'kick the can' again on highway funding solution WASHINGTON - If shippers and transportation providers are expecting Congress to do anything more than kick the can down the road on federal highway funding, they're in for major disappointment come June, say transportation industry insiders. Lawmakers have until May 31 to replenish the Highway Trust Fund, which has faced chronic... Truckers feel spike in NY-NJ port congestion New York-New Jersey port truckers are growing frustrated with delays accompanying a late-winter cargo spike that container terminals are struggling to handle. Diversions of West Coast traffic, carrier deployments of large "extra loader" ships to handle Asian cargo, and the arrival of imports booked before last month's Lunar New Year holiday... Profit, revenue, container volumes all up at DP World Dubai's DP World booked an 11.8 percent increase in 2014 profit as it benefited from its focus on container terminals in fast-growing emerging markets. The world's fourth-largest container terminal operator made a net profit of $675 million, compared with $604 million in 2013, on revenue up 11 percent at $3.4 billion. Traffic... West Coast lost-time port injuries in 2014 halved from peak Lost-time injury incidents at West Coast ports in 2014 declined by almost half compared to the peak year of 2002, according to the annual safety report published by the Pacific Maritime Association. Commenting on the results, the Port of Oakland said terminals such as those operating in the Northern California port... US Senate bill would speed up rail project permitting WASHINGTON - If passed, U.S. Senate legislation introduced on Wednesday could allow railroads to expedite construction of intermodal terminals and other projects, providing shippers with more capacity and more reliable service. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., seeks to reform the permitting process so that... Though DB Schenker Logistics volumes grow, profit slips DB Schenker Logistics profit stalled in 2014 even as the company increased ocean container, air freight and trucking volumes. The transport division of Deutsche Bahn, Germany's state-owned railroad company, saw adjusted earnings before interest and tax slip to 332 million euros ($352 million) from 335 million euros in 2013. Revenue edged up... Carriers advised to tap more value from alliances to restore profitability Ocean carriers must unlock more value from alliances and accelerate internal transformation programs to restore profitability, according to Boston Consulting Group. Container shipping faces continued overcapacity "with no market recovery in sight," the U.S.-based consultancy warned in a report released today. Carriers, especially mid-sized global operators, are struggling to generate returns... CCL takeover rewards Li & Fung with sharp logistics revenue growth Source: Li & Fung 2014 financial results.HONG KONG - Revenue from Li & Fung's logistics network soared 66 percent in 2014 to $874 million as the acquisition of giant sea freight forwarder China Container Line last year made its presence felt on the financial statements of the supply chain and... Shipper options grow with China's expanding rail network HONG KONG - China is steadily adding to the rail network linking the mainland with central Asia and Europe, with a large portion of the $130 billion rail development budget for 2014 spent on improving connections in central and western parts of the country.The latest railway project is to build... Government support needed to tackle Hong Kong port challenges Graphic provided by OOCL to analysts.HONG KONG - The formidable challenges facing Hong Kong port were perfectly captured in the above illustration that was presented with OOCL's 2014 financial results recently. Few, if any, ports around the world have had to cope with such a thorough change in cargo mix... Damages ruling against ILWU fails to improve Portland productivity A March 13 U.S. District Court decision in Portland that ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to pay $60,000 to the National Labor Relations Board for engaging in illegal work slowdowns at the Port of Portland has not resulted in improved productivity at the Oregon port. Elvis Ganda, CEO of...

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MARCH 19, 2015
STNG seals loans Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has secured more than $110m in bank financing to support the buy of four vessels from sister Scorpio Bulkers (SALT), with pricing significantly below margins in its current portfolio. ISC plots expansion International Shipholding Corp (ISC) may expand its exposure to the pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) market, according to Global Hunter Securities. Buy in bulk! A leading equity analyst is encouraging clients to accumulate shares of US-listed bulker owners with exposure to the spot market. Navios seals period deal It appears that Navios Maritime Holdings has lined up a period deal for one of its capesize bulkers. Capes gain There were signs of life in the capesize segment today as day rates gained traction for the first time in more than three weeks. Boskalis steps back Royal Boskalis Westminster has abandoned its efforts to amend an anti-takeover clause in Fugro's constitution. Costa drops Tunisia Carnival-owned Costa Cruises is halting port calls in Tunisia after the terrorist massacre in the capital Tunis on Wednesday. Seatruck names new CEO Clipper's ro-ro wing Seatruck Ferries has named one of its founders as its new chief executive officer. TEN on cloud nine Tsakos Energy Navigation has raced past analysts' expectations in the fourth quarter. Anek ferry lifts anchor An arrested passenger ferry owned by Greece's Anek Lines will lift its anchor tomorrow, after sitting idle in the port of Patras for two weeks. WW pockets $40m Norway's Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) is reducing its shareholding in Korean car carrier owner Hyundai Glovis from 12.5% to 12%. Westlie in stock sale AP Moller-Maersk chief financial officer Trond Westlie has sold shares in the company worth over $1.5m. Siem streamlines Norway's Siem Offshore has announced organisational changes designed to bring together its main businesses. AKOFS converts vessel A multi-functional support vessel owned by Ocean Yield and operated by AKOFS Offshore will be converted into a subsea installation ship. Damen looks ahead Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to work with the Oslo-based Bellona Foundation to develop the eco-ships of the future. Navigator eyes charters Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator Holdings is hopeful of lining up charters for its three open ethane carrier newbuildings in the next few months. NAT to grow again Nordic American Tanker (NAT) has pledged to expand its fleet as its boss demonstrated his confidence in future earnings by snapping up shares. DP World ups dividend Dubai's DP World has revealed plans to pay $195.1m to its shareholders following a strong annual performance. SPO suffers in 2014 Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has seen earnings chopped in 2014 in tough markets. Polemis pounces on VLCC Greek owner Adam Polemis is understood to have made his second VLCC purchase in three months. CSL seals Samsung deal India's state-controlled Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has reached an agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries to team up on building LNG carriers. Pirates raid tanker Pirates have hijacked a Malaysian tanker off Indonesia and stolen its fuel cargo. Maersk in $4.9bn sale AP Moller-Maersk expects to collect almost $5bn from the disposal of its shareholding in Danske Bank. Two more for BW Singapore group declares options for extra LR1s at STX in South Korea. Four in for ferries France's Eurotunnel has revealed it has received four expressions of interest for its MyFerryLink cross-Channel ferry business. HPH Trust raises $1bn Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Trust has successfully raised $1bn from the bond market, the company has confirmed. MSC passengers killed Nine passengers from an MSC cruise ship were killed in Wednesday's gun attack in Tunisia, the cruise line has confirmed. Osborne cuts North Sea taxes The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has unveiled major changes to the North Sea tax regime in the UK Budget 2015. Tax changes welcomed Oil & Gas UK says it welcomes the UK government's decisive move to restructure the North Sea tax regime. Double-digit drops Three major US west coast container ports have reported substantial year-on-year declines in container throughput for February.

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MARCH 19, 2015
Rail reform bill introduced in Senate New Global Shippers Alliance formed March container volumes rebound in Los Angeles/Long Beach FedEx cost containment spurs strong profit growth U.S. requests WTO dispute panel over Indonesia's ag trade restrictions Williams-Sonoma takes revenue hit from West Coast port slowdown Industry group calls for swift action on new TSA chief Trailer orders drop 'expectedly' in February ATA puts premium on coalition-building Unifor ratifies labor contracts at CN Service Announcements: Maersk Line and CMA CGM, CN and IAG Executive moves: YRC and Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Rep. Lowenthal would tax cargo to fund freight infrastructure

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MARCH 19, 2015
Worldscale to review ECA fixed rate differentials Expected to be revised, published by April 10. Yard delivers China's 'first' LNG-powered inland vessel The Green 6002 is the first in a series of 200 ships. Towing vessel sinks on Ohio River The David Dunnigan was carrying an estimated 3,000 gallons of fuel oil onboard. Demand for 'ECA' bunker fuel set to grow, says Shell Oil major says residue-based product proving popular. Fuel oil inventories climb 20% in a week Singapore inventories at 21-month high. New supplier in Gulf of Oman and Arabian Gulf Physical operations start next week. TEN posts annual, quarterly profit But bottom line pared down by bunker hedging losses. Eurotunnel to benefit from 'ECA effect' Rail company says higher fares will push passengers their way. 'Good quality product' from suppliers in Russian Far East No major problems with fuel quality in 2014, says Saybolt surveyor. Bunker volumes fall for Hong Kong-listed group But Cosco International Holdings sees annual profits rise. Case for LNG is 'compelling' Low oil prices are putting a break on the spread of LNG as a marine fuel. Scrubbers: Good for the pocket and the environment DFDS says experience has proved technology's worth. Vessel trimming could create lashing issue Dynamic forces on containers and lashings could exceed limit when vessel trim is changed. Advisory highlights 'potential problems' of distillate fuels Stabilisers in distillates have limited shelf life, says white paper. DNV GL adds new tool to fleet performance service World fleet could be sailing with approximately 30% added resistance, it says. Malaysia: Missing ship found But without marine fuel cargo. Singapore-Seychelles partnership to focus on bunkering Countries strengthen economic ties with MoU. WTI crude rises after US Federal Reserve announcement Prices rally on news that US interest rates will increase in the near term.

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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

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

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

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

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› 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

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

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