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March 1, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oversupply of vessels set to hurt recovery: Moody's An oversupply of vessels may obstruct a recovery of the shipping industry, putting pressure on freight rates, Moody's Investors Service said in a recent report. Somali pirates release S'porean ship for cash Somali pirates freed a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker after a ransom was delivered by parachute last week, a spokesman for the European Union Naval Force said, as an expert warned pirate activity was likely to spike in coming weeks.

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CMA CGM hikes Europe, Asia, Mideast, Oz rates, adds surcharges China's January trade value up 44.4pc year on year Shanghai Shipping Exchange: China box rate up 17pc in 2010 CTSA increases April bunker surcharges, lowers CAF MSC hikes rate on North America to Europe/Med containers NYK Logistics, Yusen Air & Sea to integrate businesses TA Asia Logistics ups capacity on Singapore-Indonesia run Independent truckers lose opening skirmish in LA court room Hamburg Sud buys 3,000 reefer boxes from Carrier Corp FMC saves US NVOCCs money by dropping rate publishing rule Fears rise over whether airlines can cope with 100pc screening Southern Air to buy old 747s, 777Fs while price is right ABX B762 San Francisco fire due to design, wiring flaws

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
MSC expands fleet The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will expand its fleet of container vessels within the next three years. According to Pasquale Formisano,... CMA CGM: tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards proceed The French shipping company CMA CGM is engaged in tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards to delay or cancel orders it placed in 2007 for some 30 new ships. However, CMA CGM... Mystery HDS Lines takes over box business from banned IRISL The Iranian flag-carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which has been impeded by US and British bans, has transferred its container operations to a new and hithe... APM Terminals makes important step forward in safety performance APM Terminals' head of health, safety security and environment (HSSE), Henrik Kristensen, outlined his company's safety culture implementation and approach while addressing the 2nd... Dutch logistics group Rotra BV scoops up Gillemot in Belgium Rotra BV, a medium-sized owner managed Dutch logistics company, is taking over its long-standing Belgian cooperation partner Gillemot and its 125 employees on 31 March. The price o... In Time awarded major contract by car supplier TRW In Time Express Logistik GmbH, a German provider of time-critical door-to-door and express delivery services, has been mandated by the international car supplier TRW to bundle logi... De Rijke Logistics receives AEO certificate The Dutch logistics service provider De Rijke Logistics was recently presented with its AEO certificate by the Dutch Customs Authorities. De Rijke Logistics can officially cal... Philippe Gilbert appointed executive VP of Geodis Wilson The French service provider Geodis Wilson has appointed Philippe Gilbert as executive vice-president of its freight management division. Peter Nevhagen, who spearheaded this s... VTG reports an almost stable business year The European wagon lessor and rail logistics company VTG has presented its provisional results for business year 2009. Group turnover rose to EUR 581.5 million, a 4.5% increase vis... Jet Airways: new Mumbai-Johannesburg connection The Indian carrier Jet Airways is launching a new daily non-stop service between its hub Mumbai and the South African economic centre Johannesburg. From 15 April on, Jet Airways, w... Iberia to resume Madrid-Washington DC service The Spanish flag carrier Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington DC (USA) on 29 March, thus restoring one of its five US destinations. The carrier will operate... Hainan Airlines to launch direct flights between Brussels and Shanghai The private Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to launch a thrice-weekly service between the Belgian capital Brussels and the Chinese industrial metropolis Shanghai on 28 May. The ... Giant AN225 joins Haiti relief effort An Antonov AN225 ' the world's largest freighter aircraft ' has joined the Haiti relief effort. The equipment is carrying urgently-needed heavy earthmoving equipment on behalf of t...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Two GD shipyards awarded Navy contracts Fincantieri hosts double event for Oceania Cruises Cummings "deeply, deeply concerned" by Coast Guard cuts First Tier II compliant MAN Diesel set for delivery

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Coast Guard rescues crew from sinking barge BAR FLY Shipping lines to test bubble lubrication scheme Merchant Marine Academy looking for new superintendent Rail freight traffic count makes gains during week NASSCO makes delivery of latest T-AKE vessel

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
TCC set to launch inaugural service The Containership Company confirms first sailing from China for LA-Long Beach on May 2 Ship Finance converts boxships to bulkers John Fredriksen company also unveils $675m syndicated loan refinancing NewLead hit by tanker rates and restructuring costs Company posts net loss of $39.9m in fourth quarter of 2009 Rebel states back Brussels emission plan Governments withdraw opposition to united stand on greenhouse gas emissions

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Strike stymies French ports TRADE at container terminals across France was halted Friday after the CGT union launched 24-hour strike to protest worker treatment at St. Nazaire-Nantes Tankers frozen off Maine HIGH WINDS and heavy swells are keeping three crude tankers from docking for a second day in Portland, Maine NewLead in transition mode NEWLEAD Holdings, successor to Aries Maritime Transport, narrowed its quarterly losses today as its difficult transformation continues HK's January exports rocket EXPORTS from Hong Kong grew at the strongest pace in four years in January, evidence that global economies are mending, IHS Global Insight reported today Taiwan LNG imports rise 90% TAIWAN, Asia's third-largest importer of LNG, has increased LNG imports by 90% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Congressman, Highway Groups Decry DOT Budget Crisis Bunning Pay-Go Stance Triggers DOT Crisis Oberstar Takes Shutdown as Incentive IBM to Deploy Traffic Congestion Technology CMA CGM to Hike Rates on Major Lanes Major DOT Programs Face Shutdown Stricken Ohio River Lock to Reopen Nippon Yusen to Merge NYK Logistics, YAS JAL Lost $2 Billion in Nine Months Video: Republican Calls on Obama to Back Fuel Tax Hike DHL Launches Direct U.S. to Korea LCL Service Wal-Mart Sets New Sustainability Mandates Asia Air Freight Soars 33 Percent APM Terminals Cut Emissions 8 Percent Federal Highway Programs Poised to Lapse FMCSA Readies Driver Screening Program CMA CGM Won't Get State Bailout GDP Revised Upward to 5.9 Percent Clean-Truck Plan Goes to Trial Fitch Gives New YRC Bonds Low Rating Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Mileage Tax Test Napolitano Clashes with Security Panel Rail Traffic Improves After Storms

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Intra-Asia the panacea for carriers? With many ocean carriers' fiscal performance showing a marked improvement in the final quarter of the annus horribilis that was 2009, there is a growing perception that the worst is over for the container industry. Containership Company comes to life UK government's ports policy: 'not fit for purpose' BG Freight to start new service between Rotterdam, France and Ireland Hong Kong expects 5% growth Tropical holds up despite the storm

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
SFI to refinance John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International working to refinance $675m syndicated loan. Wind of change Yards urge support from Brussels to build ships to drive installation of offshore wind farms. SFI soars John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International reports profits boosted by the sale of a suezmax tanker. Contracts switch John-Fredriksen's Ship Finance International converts boxship contracts into orders for seven bulkers. Fire fiasco Hong Kong accident report reveals how crewman died after being ordered back on to burning tanker from drifting lifeboat. Eidsiva posts loss Oslo-listed car carrier and ro-ro owner posts wider NOK 61.8m loss as impairment charges combine with the bite of charter rate cuts. Surprise rise Analysts mystified by Jinhui share rally amid talk bonus payments led it to miss fourth quarter forecasts. Big John's pay day Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen will collect over $250m in dividend payments with the help of Frontline's bumper payout. Management cuts Frontline will not be ditching V.Ships and Thome completely despite setting up its own shipmanagement arm, CEO says. It's quotes time Morten Arntzen gives shipping a health check-up and Dmitry Skarga reveals himself as quite the Valentine. Costa horror Three crew killed and four other people hospitalised after Costa Crociere vessel slams into pier in Egypt. New5 in Numb3rs Bocimar grabs huge discount on three bulkers after switching order for a second time while Grand China Shipping snaps up Euronav VLCC. Modec grabs cash Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding contributes $90m as FPSO player turns to shareholders for $175m. MCA warning UK authorities to get tough on shipowners flouting rest regulations for crew. Trio under threat Future of Cecon's three offshore construction vessels in doubt after Davie Yards files for bankruptcy protection. Pramoni free Berlian Laju Tanker and 24 crew freed by pirates after two months of detention off Somalia. Costly quarter Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead posts loss in the fourth quarter as costs push it into red. Third arrest Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Lord Dalgety is latest to face charges over sinking of Princess Ashika ferry. BLT ransom paid Pirates set to free Berlian Laju Tanker unit and 24 crew seized on New Year's Day as ransom delivered. Frontline lower John Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant sees fourth quarter profits drop on weaker tanker market. Tax tonic FPSO player SBM Offshore survives tough 2009 with bigger profit thanks to lower tax bill. Deep pockets John Fredriksen's Seadrill provides short-term finance to Scorpion Offshore to pay off rig debt. ITC steady Profit up a little at John Fredriksen's International Tankers Corp but VLCC rates down. Helping hand Taiwanese shipbuilder wins another government-backed order in the shape of a rescue vessel. Green off colour Slumping vessel values and lay-ups in weak banana markets send Green Reefers to larger loss. Golar LNG rises John Fredriksen company "considering strategic opportunities" as better financials boost bottom line. DryShips improves George Economou-led bulker and drillship manages to squeeze out a profit at the end of 2009. TMM tanks Mexico City-based tanker and offshore vessel owner Grupo TMM posts a loss in 2009 but reports a gain in annual operating income. Search over In incident featured in this week's "Casualty file", search for crew member who fell from the Japanese-controlled Pacific Venus comes up empty. Bad bugs Russia quarantines three bulkers at Vostochny after tests find Chinese weevil beetles in food stores. Davie files Canadian yard seeks court protection as it admits offshore shipbuilding was harder than it thought. Seadrill stronger Fredriksen-controlled offshore driller sees improved numbers in fourth quarter, raises dividend 10% Jinhui triples Ship sales plus lower costs help to boost fourth quarter profits at Oslo-listed bulker operator. Yangzijiang jumps Chinese shipbuilder sees profits jump substantially on increased number of ships under construction.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Containership Company launches in April Congressmen want more funds for Coast Guard Rebound in containership demand? Railroads offer joint intermodal program D.W. Morgan adds trucking in Shanghai COAC questions ISF statute of limitations White House leads supply chain security review DHL starts U.S./Busan LCL services North Carolina sells port bonds

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Kockums signs submarine deal Kockums AB has signed a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), concerning the general construction of the next generation of sub-marines. Apple had shipowner ambition ' accused of greed Sinking ship values have attracted investors to the liner industry. To very attractive prices, they can acquire assets that long-term will rise in value. The problem is that they Mate sentenced for manslaughter A mate on a Class V passenger vessel has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for manslaughter. After a cruise on the river Thames in London a man fell between Rolls-Royce wants all of Odim Rolls-Royce has made an offer to buy all outstanding shares in the Norwegian marine technology company Odim. The British company, which already owns 33 per cent of Odim since

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Bunkers trade in narrow range Prices mostly steady for the week, falling near end. Lack of direction to markets as week ends Prices diverging through the course of the trading day. Prices weakening in Europe NYMEX shows gains of more than $1 in early trading. Fujairah prices soften as week closes 180 cSt material remains 'tight' in Durban. Maersk Line pulls out of Taiwanese hub port Observers say container shipping line's decision is new blow to Kaohsiung. IMO chief: 20% cut in ship emissions possible from 2012 Slow steaming and efficiency rules for new vessels will be discussed this year, IMO to fight for its role as regulator. Frontline predicts better year ahead Profits down by 85% but changing trading patterns and rising oil demand are 'positive' indicators. Shipping industry 'unlikely to deteriorate further' Box shipping segment, however, will continue to 'under-perform' throughout 2010, says Moody's. Singapore 380 cSt at two-week low Bunker prices at other key Asian ports also softened. Intertek opens new test lab in Thailand 'State-of-the-art' laboratory provides testing of marine oil, refined products, crude oil among others. Glencore launches unconditional cash offer for Chemoil shares Following the completion of acquisition of majority stake in Chemoil from the Chandran family. Chinese bunker supplier acquires tank farm To store fuel oil for domestic market. WFS reports record full-year profit But profit from bunker sales slumped 30% in Q4 and were down 17% year-on-year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

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

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

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

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

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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

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

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

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 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

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

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.

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.

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

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