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March 25, 2015

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Ships at Los Angeles and Long Beach still at anchor in record numbers EU 'orders' Greece to renege on Cosco Piraeus port deal to raise new cash Clarkson ranks ClassNK as world's No 1 classification society in tonnage Palau Republic flag value soars as wreck removal rule comes into force Insurer ITIC warns of fraud incidents rising in wider marine industry More US beef enters Hong Kong than can be consumed, despite mainland ban Canadian National to build intermodal hub near Toronto as Brampton fills up Port Klang earmarks US$80 million to enhance flow between terminals Construction works to affect marine traffic in Hong Kong FedEx quarterly profit up 53pc to US$580 million as revenue increases 4pc Yangtze River Express quits Frankfurt for Munich, having added Brussels LATAM narrows loss to US$209 billion as revenues fall 1.7pc to $3.04 billion Old timers trace the pitfalls of air cargo continuing crisis in Shanghai

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MARCH 24, 2015
BCHAA welcomes new Custom brokers Chittagong-Kolkata direct service launched Maiden vessel of Milaha's NDX service calls Nhava Sheva Marine Pollutants - MARPOL ANNEX III MSC set to induct another giant boxship Chennai Port surpasses last fiscal's throughput by March 21 this year Port of Amsterdam delegation to visit Mumbai Air freight makes slow start in 2015 INR rises against dollar for 7th consecutive session Merchandise exports seen contracting again KPT adjudged Sea Port of the Year for non-containerised cargo at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2015

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New contract for Norbert Dentressangle Capex for Rio's ports to reach USD 880 million Switzerland to fast-track railfreight BP hands out five year logistics service contract China's first commercial flight with biofuel Massive funds earmarked for Indian rail projects New location in Norway Two long-serving managers piped off board Airbus delivers 9,000th aircraft and regrets accident US coast guard accepts KR for ballast testing Work on Söderas railway reconstruction progressing Automotive in USA goes Penske DP World to develop Maldivian port industry

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MARCH 24, 2015
Doyle re-confirmed at US Federal Maritime Commission The US Senate has confirmed William Doyle for another term as a commissioner at the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The unanimous vote on 23 March allows Doyle to serve on the five-member panel until 30 June 2018. He began serving as a commissioner in January 2013. Doyle and his fellow UK ferries braced for exit checks The UK's Port of Dover ferry operators are bracing themselves for the 8 April deadline when they take over responsibility for passport checks of all UK travellers leaving the port for abroad. Concerns about congestion aired by the UK Chamber of Shipping and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) RINA updates offshore platform rules The Italian classification group RINA has updated its offshore platform rules in response to growing industry challenges in the offshore sector, it announced today. The rules and guidance provide a comprehensive guide to classification, certification, and verification of fixed offshore oil and gas Great Lakes reinforcements may fail to break the ice Shipowners are worried that the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG's) plan to send two ships to reinforce its Great Lakes icebreaking force will not be sufficient to open shipping channels after the St Lawrence Seaway opens on 2 April. "The challenge looks much greater with fewer breakers than Wilson orders three 2,600dwt bulkers at Wuxue Janda Wilson, the listed Norwegian shortsea shipping group, has ordered three 2,600dwt bulk carriers from the Wuxue Janda Shipbuilding yard in Hubei, China. The three ships are scheduled to be delivered in 2016 and each cost about EUR3.3 million (USD3.5 million). The company has obtained refund Piracy humanitarian group's future in doubt The falling number of Somali pirate incidents could spell the end of piracy humanitarian group MPHRP in its current form. The future of the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) is under review, the organisation has told IHS Maritime. Funding from its main backer, the ITF Shipping casualties 'lowest in 10 years' The number of shipping losses dropped to a 10-year low last year, according to the third safety and shipping review from German marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Only 75 ships over 100 gt were lost to sinking, grounding, or fire/explosion last year - down 32% on the Bright outlook seen for crude and product tankers The outlook for both the crude oil and the product tanker sectors looks encouraging, shipping analysts in Norway say. Saudi Arabia has increased its oil production to 10 million bpd, an increase of 0.4 million bpd from February. "Saudi Arabia has increased their crude exports so far this year, Ningbo port eyes seaway-railway routes Ningbo Port Group sees potential in seaway-railway intermodal transport as the central Chinese port looks for more business. According to Tong Mengda, chief economist of Ningbo Port Group, the port should prioritise the development of the seaway-railway intermodal transport because that segment was COSCO Pacific posts higher revenue Hong Kong-listed COSCO Pacific has posted an 8.9% (USD870.1 million) rise in revenue for 2014 compared with the previous year, the company said in a stock filing on 24 March. Profit also rose 2.3% year on year (y/y) to USD292.8 million in 2014, excluding the discontinued operation, due to container Unlisted shipbuilders likely to show reduced order activity South Korea's unlisted shipbuilders will become less aggressive in order activity, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "Most shipbuilding contracts are based on a heavy tail payment scheme, so shipbuilders are responsible for working capital. Since IMO canvasses views on ballast water systems The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for those involved in the testing, approval, fitting, and operation of ballast water management systems to complete two online surveys giving their opinion of current approval guidelines. Survey responses will go into a review being conducted Shina SB at crossroads South Korean shipyard Shina Shipbuilding (Shina SB), which is under court receivership, will know its fate in late March as the court decides to either extend the company's receivership period or declare it bankrupt. Shina SB, which was once one of the world's 10 largest shipyards, had been under a Rizhao Port's profit down 28.6% for 2014 Shanghai-listed Rizhao Port announced on 23 March that the company recorded profit of CNY573 million (USD92.3 million) for 2014, down 28.6% year on year (y/y). The decrease of profit was attributed to the reduction of cargo throughput, rising labour costs, as well as the bankruptcy of Shanxi Haixin Thailand to get Japanese support for rail link Rail links between Myanmar's Dawei port project and Thailand's gateway port, Laem Chabang, are under discussion, Thai prime minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said in a weekly address. The links are set to be built with help from Japan, Gen Prayut said, referring to a recent meeting with Japanese Vietnam VP Bank to buy 51% stake in CICT Vietnam-based VP Bank is poised to acquire shipping liner Vinalines' 51% stake in Cai Lan International Container Terminal (CICT) in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Vinalines proposed to sell its majority stake in the terminal to VP Bank as a solution for its outstanding debt of around VND9 trillion CMES aims to double revenues in 2015 China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) aims to double its revenues in 2015 from 2014 to CNY5.4 billion (USD870.9 million) with the deliveries of newbuilds after a rash of scrapping of old tonnage last year. In 2014, CMES' revenues rose 1.4% year on year (y/y) to CNY2.6 billion, a stock filing of

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MARCH 24, 2015
ABS updates guidance on LNG bunkering Davie celebrates 190th anniversary MTU to pay $1.2 million in settlement with EPA Kvichak books order for 60 ft research catamaran Bisso Towboat takes delivery of newbuild ship-assist tug ABB adds to Azipod line Senate confirms William Doyle for further FMC term Barge services provider faces OSHA penalties Newbuild Songa semi to get sponsons and blisters Shipping losses decline, but new threats loom

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MARCH 24, 2015
Port of Everett inks lease with All Ocean Services Diana Shipping extends charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel Georgia Ports Authority releases February numbers Cruise season begins early for Port Metro Vancouver CMA CGM Group adding new 10,900 TEU containership

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MARCH 24, 2015
Mixed reaction to 29% UK casualty surge MCA and Chamber satisfied with safety record, but RMT expresses concern Shipowners looking more closely at lifecycle costs Operators working more closely with equipment suppliers as they seek to maximise return from investment in technology Rickmers Shipmanagement adds seven bulkers Unnamed new vessels to be phased in from April 1 Tankers: Revelling in the present Making hay while the sun shines because the future holds too many unknowns Savannah box volumes on the rise Georgia Port Authority facility recorded double-digit container growth in February Mexico on cusp of becoming LNG exporter, but it won't be easy Liquefaction plans are afoot but stumbling blocks exist US judge dismisses Restis defamation case against UANI Update: Restis and Enterprises disappointed not to be given their day in court 'due to opaque reasons' PIL takes majority stake in Mariana Express Lines MELL to be operated alongside PIL's Pacific Direct Line China Merchants Energy Shipping posts $32.3m profit Revived tanker segment and hefty government subsidies contribute to performance Chemical tanker recovery expected in 2016 Middle Eastern petrochemical plant investment aids path to recovery for chemtankers Cosco Pacific sees terminal profits grow by 18% Ports operations show strong growth, but container leasing unit weighs down group earnings Data Hub: Trade Routes Boom times on the transatlantic - carriers are expected to cascade larger vessels into the trade as upgrades are carried out at ports and the Panama Canal completes its expansion Tanker recovery hinges on stable supply-demand picture Leading tanker owners cautiously optimistic and Scorpio's Bugbee tells Capital Link audience that private equity should push for consolidation UK waters buck trend as shipping gets safer Casualties around Britain up 29% in 2014, says Allianz report Billion-dollar casualties set to increase, Allianz warns Fewer incidents overall, but some will be hugely costly, insurer predicts

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MARCH 24, 2015
TSA reports processing delays for TWIC cards Processing delays are forcing some applicants for Transportation Worker Identification Credentials to wait more than 60 days to receive their TWICs, the Transportation Security Administration said. "We regret any inconvenience or difficulty this may be causing, and are working diligently to reduce the time it takes to process all TWIC applications,"... With continued congestion, LA-Long Beach port extends cap on dockage fees Recognizing the impact that port congestion is having on the ability of marine terminals to work container ships, the Long Beach Harbor Commission has extended a cap it had placed on dockage fees charged to shipping lines until June 30. The cap on dockage fees was put into effect last December... Global liner industry faces financially 'challenging' 2015 Just a week after AlixPartners reported improving finances for container lines, the international consulting firm provided a less-than-cheery projection of the industry's balance sheet in 2015. In its annual report on the industry released Tuesday, the group characterized the outlook for global container lines as "challenging." Its a characterization driven by... US truck volumes slip 3.1 percent in February due to weather and port disruption Volumes moved by truck in the U.S. declined in February, the result of severe winter weather and lingering effects of the West Coast port congestion crisis, according to the American Trucking Associations. According to the ATA, for-hire truck tonnage decreased 3.1 percent in February, hitting the lowest levels on the group's... Mitsui to sell US unit to Penske Logistics Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. has signed an agreement to sell Transfreight North America (TFNA), its wholly owned U.S. logistics subsidiary, to Penske Logistics for an undisclosed sum. TFNA is based in Kentucky, while Penske Logistics, a 100 percent subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing, is headquartered in Pennsylvania. The deal is... 'We want ships to come here,' Southern California ILWU leader says Bobby OlveraInternational Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 President Bobby Olvera told the Long Beach Harbor Commission that dockworkers are committed to clearing out the worst container backlog to hit the Southern California ports in more than a decade, and wants to see the reputation of the ports restored. "You have... Bad weather makes for a rough February at Virginia port Winter weather that closed the Port of Virginia for four days contributed to a $560,000 operating loss for the port authority during February. The port is still battling congestion at port terminals that reached crisis levels during the month. Port officials have announced a series of steps aimed at reducing hours-long delays... China to press Greece on port privatization China is expected to step up pressure on Greece to revive the stalled privatization of the port of Piraeus during a visit to Beijing this week by ranking members of the new Athens government. Greek deputy prime minister Ioannis Dragasakis, accompanied by two cabinet ministers, starts a four day visit on... YRC Worldwide updating fleet and searching for drivers ORLANDO, Florida - After years of deferring major truck purchases, YRC Worldwide is preparing to shed some old equipment and replace it with new tractor-trailers. The $5.1 billion less-than-truckload operator is trading up both trucks and technology, CEO James Welch said at the Truckload & Logistics Council's 41st annual conference... India to automate paperwork for import containers The Indian Ministry of Shipping has set April 15 as the date by which shipping lines should start issuing import delivery orders electronically to the cargo interests, another initiative toward paperless operation at major ports aimed at reducing wait times and costs. "The Ministry has initiated many measures to improve ease of doing... US Senate votes Doyle to second term on FMC William P. DoyleWilliam P. Doyle was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a second term on the Federal Maritime Commission, with a vote of 89-0. Originally confirmed by the Senate on Jan. 1, 2013, to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Joseph Brennan, Doyle was renominated by President Obama for... Port innovation needed to better meet demands of mega-ships Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates had the highest berth productivity for larger ships in 2013, according to the JOC.Ports must embrace revolutionary changes in handling containers to meet carriers' productivity demands for their large vessels, according to Drewry Maritime Research. "The simple fact is that while overall berth productivity... Turkey shipper Butterball seeks ways to slice transportation costs When the polar vortex unleashed storm after winter storm last year, the network of distribution centers and third-party warehouses Butterball uses to ship whole turkeys and other products across the U.S. suffered serious disruptions, even in the usually temperate Southeast. "We had some real struggles as weather created all kinds of... Lawsuit filed in advance of Baltimore ILA vote Several dozen Baltimore dockworkers have filed a lawsuit challenging their national union's takeover of their local chapter and dismissal of 500 new members before Wednesday's referendum on a local contract. The lawsuit reflects an ongoing power struggle within International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 and further complicates a two-year effort to settle... Apparel's low-cost sourcing model not sustainable, say shippers HONG KONG - The low-cost sourcing model that has driven the apparel manufacturing industry from country to country in search of cheaper production alternatives is not sustainable and has to change, top shippers said at a sourcing conference.Heavy discount practices and consumer reluctance to pay more for garments and footwear... A crude warning on rail service Intermodal service is sliding back downhill. After recovering rapidly in the weeks following Thanksgiving, the four-week moving average intermodal train speed (for all Class I rails except Canadian Pacific) topped out at 30.9 mph in late January. Since then, this measure has moved steadily downward for six straight weeks and... Late winter weather hampers US railroads' trek to restore intermodal service JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Fierce late winter weather dealt a blow to U.S. railroads' efforts to restore intermodal rail service to the level shippers enjoyed before the 2013-2014 winter dragged down performance. But with the weather easing as spring began on Friday, the railroads say they are confident they can make significant...

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MARCH 24, 2015
Crude awakening The rebound that has lent support to rates for tankers that trade in the spot market will likely continue in the foreseeable future, a researcher at True North Chartering told TradeWinds today. Sobelmar 'safe' A bankrupt Belgian bulker operator has emerged victorious in the first phase of a race to protect its assets from creditors while pursuing a financial overhaul in the US. Blackouts continue in ECAs Port authorities are raising concerns about incidents of vessel blackouts following fuel switching in emissions control areas (ECAs), says a top Lloyd's Register (LR) official. Perri abandons Paragon Robert Perri made waves on Wall Street today after announcing plans to part ways with Greek bulker operator Paragon Shipping. Canaccord retreats It appears that Canaccord Genuity, a diversified North American investment bank, has abandoned an initiative aimed at breaking into the shipping industry. Proceed with caution It appears that shipowners are growing increasingly concerned about how much it will cost to maintain compliance with new regulatory requirements. Coffee, tea or LNG? LNG power has become an increasingly popular topic at trade shows in recent years but few operators have actually taken the plunge. Restis suit thrown out A US judge has jettisoned Victor Restis's defamation lawsuit against an Iran sanctions pressure group on the grounds that the litigation would reveal protected government secrets. Aframaxes make hay in Med Aframax tanker rates have surged as the knock on effect of bad weather has brought the sun out for owners in the Mediterranean. More canal cash needed Egypt's government is turning to the public again with a bond issue to raise money to widen the Suez Canal. Carisbrooke coping UK short-sea operator Carisbrooke Shipping has revealed how it has adapted its fleet to new fuel rules without the option of scrubbers or engine retro-fits. DNB raises products sights DNB Markets has brightened its view of the products tanker sector, boosting its rate expectations. Grieg Shipbrokers in black Grieg Shipbrokers returned to profit in 2014 as its parent Grieg Group reported what it termed acceptable annual results. Floreana ready for sinking A salvage operation to remove a grounded cargoship from the Galapagos Islands is nearing completion. Lauritzen VP dies J Lauritzen vice president Henrik Steffensen has died at the age of 53. Alam snaps up $60m OSV Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has spent $60m on a modern offshore support vessel from China. Second fire hits Teekay FPSO A fire broke out this morning on a Teekay-owned floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit, west of Floro in Norway. Western Bulk pays less Western Bulk executives saw their pay packets shrink in 2014 due to smaller bonuses. Rickmers adds seven Germany's Rickmers group has won a deal to technically manage a fleet of seven supramaxes. Dry trio for Wilson Norwegian owner Wilson has inked three bulker newbuildings in China. Cosco Pacific profit cut Port terminal operator Cosco Pacific has seen its annual profit squeezed despite revenue and container throughput increasing. Ship total losses fall Last year was the safest for world shipping in a decade according to the big Allianz insurance group. Pareto trims Odfjell stake Pareto Management has trimmed its holding in Norwegian shipowner Odfjell. Tanker damage found A Norwegian tanker has suffered hull, rudder and propeller damage after grounding over the weekend. Ore exports to resume Mexico will resume exports of iron ore from its ports in Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas after authorities confiscated illegal shipments controlled by drug cartels last year. Drunk master fired A captain has been sacked after he was found drunk on his bulker in New Zealand. Libya premium shrinks The freight rate premium demand by tanker owners to load Libyan crude oil cargoes is said to be disappearing, according to Platts. Gagasan tanker arrested Gagasan Carriers has run into trouble with another of its service providers after one of its ships was arrested in Singapore. DCIX shares surge Investors look to have given the thumbs up to Diana Containerships' recent acquisition of two panamax boxships. Party time The Connecticut Maritime Association's (CMA's) annual conference is well underway and many attendees are anxious to shake hands with the brightest stars of the event, Shipping 2015.

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MARCH 24, 2015
Vessel arrival data shows how quickly West Coast congestion worsened in 2014 Doyle confirmed for another term as Federal Maritime Commissioner Crowley adds barge service to Puerto Rico Diana Containerships to purchase two Panamax containerships FedEx paid $1.4b for GENCO FTR: Shippers Conditions Index shows 'short-term' positive indicators DHS names new COAC members EPA awards $8 million for diesel emission reduction programs FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications Great Lakes shipping breaks winter slumber Falling energy prices impact KCS rail revenues Service Announcements: C.R. England, Daikin Reefer, CEVA and U-Freight America Executive moves: DHL Global Forwarding, ICAO and ampCNG AEP explores 'strategic options' for barge line

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MARCH 24, 2015
Indian Defence Minister: Somali pirates may shift towards India As security in the Gulf of Aden tightens. Dual-fuel engines for boxships to gain popularity in 'coming years' As companies do not seem to be 'in a rush' to adopt technology right now, says chief executive. Mega-box ship deals could prove very costly Recent falls in bunker prices offer respite but not a permanent fix to high levels of debt. Shipbuilder shares LNG technology Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has signed an MoU that will see the spread of its patented technology. Ship operator says ECA rules have been a bonus 'We are confident that the investment has led to safer, greener and more efficiently-run vessels,' says Carisbrooke Shipping CEO. Lower fuel bills give filip to box trades Box ship executive optimistic on future growth. Japanese market 'tight' ahead of refinery turnarounds Trader: 'We are not even sure we can cover term-demand.' Unpaid bunker bills prompted Singapore arrest Ship's owner said to be looking for market exit. LNG bunkering: 'Numbers could be pretty substantial' 'Oil is like dating, gas is like getting married,' says FGE Chairman at Fujcon 2015. Swedegas gets new owners New players see 'major development potential' in Swedish gas market. Piracy alert issued for Singapore-Malacca Strait area ReCAAP ISC warns of potential hijackings 'over the next few days'. Antigua to develop local bunker market Has plans to develop St John's harbour area. Andatee board member resigns 'Personal reasons' behind decision.

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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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