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September 29, 2010

The Business Times

Shipping News

Of pollution, pirates and profit
As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.

Strait Talk

SSA still going strong at 25
TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Of pollution, pirates and profit
As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.

Strait Talk

SSA still going strong at 25
TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

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Golden Week holiday sparks 40pc Asia-north Europe capacity cut Maersk idles ships, turns to Latin America, Africa to grow Port of Taicang launches new line to South America west coast Containerships have upper hand in coming reefer war: Drewry Direct air-sea mainland to Taiwan service points now total 108 Industry might see shortage of containerships by 2012 U-Freight looks to air and ocean freight areas at annual conference Singapore Shipping Association: Export recovery years away Chittagong Port Authority given deadline to ease box backlog Seven Somali pirates sentenced to five year in Kenya Cape Town container terminal expansion by TNT on track ICTSI Davao unit takes over new reefer facility Maritime broadband wins Maersk and Evergreen contracts CEVA wins warehousing distribution contract for Welsh gas Taiwan's flag carrier fined US$40 million for price fixing Hainan Airlines to start Beijing-Cairo service in November IATA tells Indian aviation it's big, getting bigger, but way behind times Africa will need 700 aircraft by 2030, says Boeing

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Fragmented maritime logistics sector affecting economic growth-Assocham Large Range product tankers join SCI fleet Maersk Line's CHX service makes maiden call at CCT Trade asked to get familiar with ICES 1.5 Dumping duty slapped on Chinese chemical Gammon to sell part of stakes in 2 Vizag Port bulk berths GPSL holds customer meet highlighting port's advantages HPCL opens largest dark oil products terminal at Vizag Port JNPT appoints Tata co. to oversee dredging work KPT to build 3 new berths L. Radhakrishnan appointed JNPT Chairman MoS gives green signal to lease surplus land at Major Ports Drawback rate cuts may spell setback to man-made textile exports, says SrtEPC chief Duty-free import of rice may continue FinMin to demystify Budget-making process Move to ease rules for import of plastic waste Onion MEP hiked by $ 75 a tonne Outbound Investment : India a major force State FMs to discuss GST issues on Oct. 27 US tactic to revive Doha round rebuffed

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
Hamburg Süd orders eight containerships from China The German shipping company Hamburg Süd has placed orders for eight 3,500 teu containerships from the Shanghai Shipyard. They will be delivered between 2012 and 2013. The orde... Iraq has a new merchant fleet The national Iraqi sea transportation company together with the Swiss Global Refinery are going to operate a new Iraqi merchant fleet, consisting of 66 bulkers and tankers. Ac... Geodis inaugurates new logistics platform for the healthcare sector The French service provider Geodis inaugurated a new logistics platform for healthcare and cosmetic products. The ceremony was attended by Jean-Paul Berthomé, chairman of Laboratoi... Ceva Logistics: New contract by Wales & West Utilities The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has been awarded a three year contract to provide a warehousing and transport solution to Wales and West Utilities ... New commercial manager to strengthen GAC Australia GAC Australia has appointed Gareth Long as its commercial manager, to drive business development at all Australian ports and beyond the country's borders. Now based at GAC Australi... GLS Germany building new depot in Neumünster The parcel service provider General Logistics Systems (GLS), based in Amsterdam (Netherlands), recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new GLS depot in Neumünster, the compa... Dockwise delivers first of 15 Modules for Koniambo Project Dockwise Ltd has been selected as the contractor of choice for the transport of 15 onshore modules for the Koniambo Nickel Project in New Caledonia. The project is being developed ... S7 starts St Petersburg-Dushanbe service S7 Airlines, one of the leading Russian domestic carriers which will join the Oneworld Airline Alliance on 15 November, launched a scheduled air service on the St Petersburg (Russi... 3rd logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (Turkey) from 7-10 October The third logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (southern Turkey), hosted by the local branch of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will take place from 7-10 Octob...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Survey shows ship operating costs fell in 2009 Seaspan orders four new tugs for Vancouver Harbor Hamburg Süd cooperates in tests of low sulfur fuel Singapore's ASL Marine in expansion move DryShips drilling subsidiary gets contract Sembawang Shipyard books FPSO contracts

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Bellingham Port Board announces candidates for executive director post Seanergy Maritime Holdings nets charters for three vessels Customs' C-TPAT program boasts more than 10,000 members Safety concerns force Port of Olympia to close section of Port Plaza shoreline Evergreen Line going with PrimeLINE refrigeration units

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MEPC could be forced to vote on emissions Political divisions over climate change remain roadblock to achieving consensus on key debates Mitropoulos urges workable solution to emissions Mandatory fuel standards proposal unworkable Experts seek more time over market-based measures SNCF hunts for SeaFrance buyer Company begins new effort to find buyer for its shares in troubled ferry operator SeaFrance gets three-month reprieve Spot aframax rates 'stuck in a rut' No sign of earnings recovery yet, as too many ships still chasing too few crude... Chinese mill closures hit capesize fortunes Chittagong comeback talks lift rates Indian buyers offer high $400s for tankers amid rumours that Bangladesh may be back... Shipbreakers in 'green' tug-of-war

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Spain wins on Prestige jailing Unions launch '€2' protest Fincantieri pledges no layoffs 'Aid-for-patrols' suggested Sembawang wins FPSO upgrades VLCC rates fall another 4.8% Valero exits East Coast trade Gujarat shares hit new peak

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Brokers to Play Key Role in Customs System NTSB Urges Carriers to Reduce Fatigue Risks Boxer Urges Alternatives to Infrastructure Bank Port Nehru Truckers Strike Panama Canal Toll Hikes Cause Concern Teamsters Review CN's Train-Crew Offers Global Air Cargo Growth Slows Philadelphia ILA Shuts Down NY-NJ Terminals Le Havre Container Traffic Rises 7.8 Percent LTL Shippers to Stick with FedEx Freight, Survey Finds Diesel Price Retreats to $2.951 per Gallon East Coast Ports May Not Need to Dig Deeper Ocean Carriers Cut Capacity 40 Percent for Golden Week LA Harbor Commission Approves Employee Driver Schedule Port Terminal Expansion Called Urgent

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
K+N to significantly expand sea freight business ESC supports withdrawal of anti-trust immunity in US Hapag-Lloyd adds second North Europe/West Africa sling Hamburg Sud supports low sulphur tests Emerging economies are the new growth engine

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Lauritzen linked to LPG sale Chinese tanker owner bulks up LPG fleet as Danish gas player offloads two-year-old ethylene carrier, sources say. Otto arm grabs seismic gig Singapore-listed offshore outfit scores $9m seismic survey contract as Canadian energy player chases Trinidadian payday. Navios fuels product predictions Navios Acquisition may have timed its tanker splash perfectly as owners ready for a rebound in the products segment, analyst says. Fredriksen picks bonds again Seadrill is the latest company in the tycoon's empire to turn to bond market with $400m in its sights. German tanker evades pirates Rigel Schiffahrts' Mississippi Star subjected to prolonged armed ordeal off Tanzania but avoids hijacking. DOF Subsea plots bond boost Norwegian offshore outfit lines up $170m bond issuance as it works to slash existing debt and bolster its books. Seanergy ties up MSC handy trio BSI prevails in series of fresh fixtures as Greek owner pens bulker deals while ink dries on Restis swap. Tim Huxley: 'No VLCC deal' Wah Kwong boss says the Ardenne Venture has not been sold at $89m or any other price. Rem Offshore in $4m court win Age Remoy-led shipowner comes up trumps in clash over loan repayments. Lloyd Werft making ferries shorter German yard to convert two Stena ro-ros to carry more passengers in Canada. Vietnam okays new northern port Japan's MOL and NYK planning northern terminal with state-run Vinalines. Another dozen bulkers for CSDC Chinese owner follows up 14-ship order in August by splashing another $383m on dry cargoships at group yards. Cape deal revives merger talk Analysts rekindle hype of a merger between Golden Ocean and Knightsbridge Tankers following capesize trade. 100-ship target not set in stone Evergreen's headline newbuilding goal may not be met despite the owner upping its tally to 20 today. Samsung scores Evergreen seven Chang Yung-fa-led shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries with $721m deal in latest phase of 100-vessel spree. Magic deal for SembCorp Marine Singapore-listed shipyard to convert BW's tanker Genie and upgrade Bulewater FPSO. Offshore merger gets green light Subsea 7 and Acergy win US and Norwegian clearance for $5bn tie-up. Death penalty for pirate leader Salah Mohamed Gelle will be executed after being found guilty of killing Pakistani master. Crewman killed in fall Filipino man plunges to his death in cargo hold of Schoening ship in Finland. ASL grabs land and ships Singapore company extending yard capacity and expanding tug-barge fleet in deal with Koon Holdings. Former Indian yard bosses charged Ex-Hindustan trio facing accusations of corruption over steel plate tenders. Disney sex pest pleads guilty US man faces up to a decade in jail after admitting sex abuse of teenage girl on Disney Wonder. Fos-Lavera workers walk Wildcat strike hits key French Med tanker terminal as staff protest at state reforms. Golden Ocean eyes capesize payday John Fredriksen-led Golden Ocean back at the table to pen bulker deal with Knightsbridge Tankers. Knightsbridge targets $100m John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner taps investors for cash needed to bankroll Golden Ocean bulker grab. MISC pockets bond cash Malaysian owner has sold $161.5m of Islamic debt to fund capital expenditure. Brittany heading to Bilbao French operator steps in with replacement UK-Spain service as P&O pulls out. Beijing pow wow set to go The seventh TradeWinds Shipping China conference gets underway on Tuesday at the Park Hyatt. Sea Profiler lets in sea Tug takes veteran UK research ship in tow after it springs leak in heavy seas off Hull. Assault turns back Aussie ferry Man taken to hospital in Tasmania after incident on TT Line vessel.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
World Shipping Council elects board members Swiss WorldCargo names new executives CN, Montreal seek to improve rail efficiency Vanguard expands inland trucking network Port of New York-New Jersey work stoppage San Diego port chief quits

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Reefers ' soon but a memory? The reefers should totally vanish from the oceans in the forseeable future is probably not especially likely, specialized vessels will always find niche markets, but most factors suggest that the "Piracy business grows faster than Chinese ore import" Piracy activity off Somalia is a business that grows faster than China's import of iron ore according to Martin Stopford, chief analyst at Clarkson Research. The average ransom has increased IMO delegates to meet protesters This week the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO will convene at the UN body's London headquarters. On the agenda, ship emissions of greenhouse gases have a high priority

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
Slow steaming proposal rejected at MEPC 61 CSC suggestion that speed should be regulated, and not left to market forces, gets insufficient support to be taken further. Prices weakening across the board Congestions at Vopak terminal in Rotterdam. Distillate prices fall in Durban Little market activity in Durban. Battle lines drawn in GHG debate Developing countries reiterate principal objections, 'serious concern' about IMO process toward mandatory efficiency measures. Ferry runs on slaughterhouse waste European Union backing biofuel bunker experiment. IMO report on MBMs finds more work is needed Expert group report evaluating market based measure proposals presented at MEPC 61. Bunkering identified as area for 'collaboration' India looks to Singapore for maritime expertise. Strike disrupts bunker supply in Fos Port workers call 24-hour stoppage. Downtrend in bunker prices Average demand at key Asian bunker hubs. Brightoil posts 334% increase in profit Bunker sales volume for the year ended June 2010 rose 117%, largely due to expansion across China and globally. Hamburg Sud tests use of LSMGO at Brazilian port Test, conducted with US's EPA, generates 'important data' on emission control. Range 'main challenge' for LNG-powered vessels Early problems of leaking gas and methane emissions 'sorted out', says research head at Rolls Royce.

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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

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

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

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