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BRIEFS

July 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Maersk to stop services at three Iran ports MAERSK Line has come to an official position on Iran literally overnight, saying in a statement issued late on Wednesday night that it will stop serving three Iranian ports in accordance with sanctions placed by the United States and the European Union (EU) on the republic.

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NOL opens new Qingdao box shop early with the APL Dubai first to call UK customs 24-hour strike to hit ports - get documents in early, says OOCL Despite carrier opposition, Shanghai opens container futures market Price-fixing Horizon Lines settles with Home Depot for undisclosed sum Shanghai expects to remain world's No 1 container port in 2011 China to spend US$5.57 billion Yangtze River dredging this year PSA frontrunner to win Mumbai's Port Nehru container terminal deal APL's four-week freight rates drop 8pc, but volumes rise 7pc US containerised imports growth slows to 5.9pc in May North European port import growth expected to slow to 8pc this year Singapore, Japanese customs sign MRA on supply chain security Maersk launch transshipment West Mediterranean-Turkey service Kaohsiung revises tender to seek bids on Terminal 75 and 100 MOL launches Singapore-Surabaya feeder with 'K' Line taking slots Hong Kong International Airport annual profit increases 42pc TransAsia Airways commences daily flights from Taiwan to Singapore LA World Airports pay out US$1.6 settlement to Aero Ontario cargo

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DB Schenker Logistics now offers tracking by BlackBerry MSC fleet capacity crosses 2-m TEU mark India says no to EUs duty-free demand US, India pledge to open up retail, finance sectors BGTA unconvinced by govt pretext for hiking diesel price Fieo welcomes signing of protocol with Singapore GST rollout likely in June 2012: CBEC Infra debt funds can be set up as trust or company: FM Adani Foundation initiates voluntary blood donation programme Building a recession-proof portfolio

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JUNE 30, 2011
Turkish Cargo is going to serve 5 new cargo destinations next month Having one of the biggest international networks, Turkish Airlines added new aircrafts to its fleet and expanded its passenger flight network with new destinations in accordance wi... William Grant & Sons signs three year contract with Schenker Limited Global premium spirits business William Grant & Sons has signed a three year deal with Schenker Limited - the UK arm of the global logistics company - to provide domestic and i... Epic opens a new era in electronic communications Cargo Airport Services, one of North America's largest ground-handling companies, is celebrating notable success following the launch of its "Epic" Customer Service Porta... ICAO and WCO join forces to strengthen air cargo security The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a MoU for increased cooperation to protect air cargo from acts of terroris... Klinkhammer offers intra logistics solutions for the furniture industry The Klinkhammer Group, expert for intra logistics for many industries, offers with its "just-in-sequence" concept together with the systems solutions Integer and VectaFlex intra lo... Opposition against the increase of the motorway permit sticker in Switzerland The Swiss association for utility vehicles ASTAG vehemently and consequently rejects the amendment of the law for tolls on national roads. The submittal that would lead to an incre... Armenian plans to develop road infrastructure The Armenian ministry of transport and communications and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of motor freight betw... The Austrian forwarder Roland introduces surcharge for diesel fuel The Austrian forwarding company Roland is going to increase its trucking rates by 3% as of 1 July. The transport company states that fuel costs have increased by 10.5% since last N... Augustin Network extends intermodal transport services in Central and East Europe Augustin Network has established a new transport axis especially for industrial companies and manufacturers of consumer goods in Germany by connecting truck and railway across Euro... Shippers in Switzerland criticise missing strategy for freight traffic In the submittal for comment from the Federal Council regarding the financing and expansion of the rail infrastructure (FABI), the shipper's association (VAP) is missing a clear st... Cooperation contract signed for Eco Rail Innovation With signing the cooperation contract, the partners of the initiative Eco Rail Innovation (ERI) have now established the firm framework for their mutual work. Eco Rail Innovation i... MOL to expand large-scale containership fleet Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a large multi-modal transport company, today announced a decision to order two containerships (8,600 teu) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., with d... Kerry Logistics breaks ground on Wuxi Logistics Centre Kerry Logistics, an Asian logistic provider, has started construction of its 26,000 sqm. Wuxi Logistics Centre which will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes when it is completed in t... Stena Line buoyant with new routes clearance The ferry company Stena Line has expressed its delight at today's announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham... Bréau stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen Alain Bréau, general manager and majority owner of the Mory Group has resigned from his position as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen for "personal reasons". O... Port of Duisburg (Germany) is job engine for the region According to a survey, the port of Duisburg (Germany) plays an important role for the region. The effects on the job market and the economy on the logistics location of Duisburg we...

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JUNE 30, 2011
NASSCO awarded shipbuilding contract for third MLP Celebrity's new cruise ship sails from Meyer Werft Military Sealift Command to charter Maersk tanker Navy options two more Joint High Speed Vessels at Austal USA Baker Hughes adds sophisticated well stimulation vessel First of RAstar class design joins IRSHAD fleet

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JUNE 30, 2011
Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April New NOL Group terminal open at Port of Qingdao Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics making management changes Public meeting scheduled for Olympia Airport draft master plan Mitsui O.S.K. Lines upgrading CSW service

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JUNE 30, 2011
Charterers' costs prevent slow speeds on laden VLCCs As VLCC owners look to save bunker costs, McQuilling says cost of keeping crude on the water is even higher for the oil companies Black Sea ports ready for lifting of Russia's grain export ban After 10 months out of the market, rush of trading expected to boost employment for dry bulk market Caribbean product tanker rates slide US holiday fixing rush comes to an end leaving few cargoes available IEA oil release could boost tankers in long term Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says drop in prices could help economic growth and create floating storage opportunities CSAV in alliance talks with MSC and CMA CGM Joint service agreements signed China Rongsheng wins orders for 14 vessels Greeks involved in deals for 10 205,000 dwt ships and four 6,600 teu boxships Delivery doubts plague Vale's VLOC newbuilds programme Concern over Rongsheng's ability to build vessels to schedule is tempered by rumours that 400,000 dwt valemaxes face difficulties gaining approval to discharge in China Bidding war breaks out to control pipeline outfit Williams Companies and Energy Transfer Equity do battle over Southern Union China Development Bank signs pact with Maersk Broker Newbuilding business seen as initial focus while other projects are not excluded Traded gas to rise as oil market spare capacity set to dwindle Morgan Stanley energy services analyst Ole Slorer told an audience at its annual conference in New York that oil reserves will dwindle within 10 years More rigs move out of US Gulf Vessels heading for Vietnam and West Africa African gas fields see a busy time Focus is largely on projects in Egypt and Mozambique Maersk contracts out crew management Norwegian shipmanager OSM wins landmark deal for six containerships Legacy of the West Atlas Offshore wreck removals are on the rise and environmental concerns make them delicate and challenging operations MEP slams Liverpool City Council turnaround plan for cruise terminal Shipping minister told move will undermine jobs and investment in north-east England We are all on the horns of a Greek dilemma The choice comes down to letting Greece default and seeing what happens, or the rest of the eurozone assuming responsibility for a fair chunk of the $855.6bn the country owes Brussels could force further cuts on HSH ship lending World's largest ship lender is considering reducing its shipping portfolio by another $4.3bn-$5.7bn Shippers should stop beating up on lines After the past three years of instability it surely is not the easiest time to judge the effect of the European ban on conferences HPH keeps an eye out for expansion opportunities Ports operator interested in US port opportunities that fit its investment profile of port operations with containers Hutchison boss condemns rush for large boxships There has not been 'sufficient debate' between ports and owners on vessels above 18,000 teu, says HPH boss Is prospect of high oil prices just speculation? As stocks of light crude run low, the IEA releases 60m barrels to reduce the pressure Lloyds' book off the market Bank's shipping portfolio will be run down rather than sold off Norway strengthens ruling on use of armed guards for country's flagships Shipowners welcome the clarification on how to protect vessels from piracy To the victor Good luck, Koji Sekimizu. You may need it EC reminds shipping industry of need to solve C02 emissions by end of year Everything rides on adoption by IMO of benchmark energy efficiency design index Public sector strike is having 'no impact' on ports or coastguard Business as usual, says ABP The clock is ticking on Imabari As pace of demise of Japan's shipbuilding industry quickens, yards need to make deepseated changes before 'just in time' precision becomes 'just too late' Known Unknowns for 2011 The box industry's ordering amnesia, a powerful accounting sleeper and US invitation to defiance will be game changers in the second half of the year Innovation: Linking fast clippers, fuel savings and Facebook It is the collective response to challenges that moves industry forwards Doha deal offers hope of boosting maritime trade Implementation of trade facilitation could reduce total trade costs by almost 10%

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JUNE 30, 2011
US revamps blocked-ship listings WASHINGTON has decided that there are too many updates to its list of blocked Iranian ships to continue with its annual roster Brazil wheat exports surge UNUSUALLY high wheat exports from Brazil have supported smaller bulker classes, broker ICAP said in a report today S Korea cuts sentences in fatal collision A SOUTH Korean court reportedly today reduced the sentences of the Russian captain and first mate of a ship involved in a January fatal collision Emerging markets rise in finance REGIONAL banks from China and other emerging markets are increasing their ship finance focus at a steady pace, a Hamburg conference heard today Becalmed markets seen A KOREA Maritime Institute analyst has predicted little improvement this year for the drybulk, box and tanker sectors Argentina signs Qatar LNG deal ARGENTINA has signed an agreement with Qatar for the supply of 5M tonnes of LNG per year from 2014, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Greek passenger sector stymied PASSENGER ships will not be leaving Piraeus today, as crews strike against government plans to cut back their pensions Nokta jumps ship OMAR Nokta, the highly respected shipping analyst at Dahlman Rose, has resigned, a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay today Teekay gives offshore wind a tilt TANKER giant Teekay has announced yet another diversification move, this time into the offshore wind farm arena JNPT awards box terminal contract A JOINT venture between PSA International and ABG Ports has won the bid to operate the fourth box terminal at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Fairplay has been told Thai LNG imports boosted THAILAND'S main energy company PTT Public has raised LNG imports by 1M tonnes to compensate for lost supply, after a leak in one of its natural gas pipelines German owners plan vessel buys HALF OF German shipping executives plan to buy vessels over the next year, while 55% expect freight rates to rise over the same period, according to a survey Capesize market softens CAPESIZE rates are softening, with trans-Atlantic requirements dropping and Australian miners staying out of action, brokers told Fairplay today VLCC rates drift lower SPOT FREIGHT rates for VLCC tankers have extended their recent losses, despite active trading, according to analysts and brokers Maersk climbs down on Iran MAERSK has decided to halt its calls at three US-sanctioned Iranian ports

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JUNE 30, 2011
Free Trade Agreement Hearing Called Off A "mock markup" on implementing bills for three free trade agreements was called off Thursday afternoon for lack of a... Merck, UPS Partner to Deliver Medicines Overseas Pharmaceutical giant Merck is giving UPS a bigger role in its international business, including key emerging markets such as China... DOT Announces TIGER III The Department of Transportation on Thursday announced a slightly scaled-down version of its popular TIGER transportation infrastructure grant program for... Florida East Coast's Hertwig on Intermodal Projects James R. Hertwig, president and CEO at Florida East Coast Railway, says bulk rail demand has been soft for the... NYK Trans-Pacific Volume Slips in May NYK Line's eastbound trans-Pacific volume fell 8 percent year-over-year in May, the second straight monthly decline on the trade lane for... Federal Truck Safety Plan Includes Shippers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adopting a five-year strategic plan that looks beyond truck and bus companies to... Author Discusses State of Logistics Report Rosalyn Wilson, author of CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report, explains why logistics costs rose faster than GDP growth last... EU to Enforce 24-Hour Shipping Security Rule The European Union will strictly enforce new customs regulations aimed at tightening security on goods moving through ports. Noncompliant shippers... Tech Manufacturing Fuels Chongqing Cargo Expansion China's Chongqing airport plans to double cargo volume in the coming years as the Western China city advances efforts to... Maersk Names Dorsey to Government Cargo Position Maersk Line North America named Gordon Dorsey vice president of global contract execution for U.S. military and government cargo services,... Maersk Halts Service to Three Iranian Ports Maersk Line suspended operations Thursday at three Iranian ports to comply with U.S. sanctions. Maersk said it will "cease... Mexico May Hike Tariffs If Trucking Plan Fails Mexico may increase the $2.4 billion in punitive tariffs it places on select U.S. goods if the Obama administration fails... SSE Presses Beijing to Lift Futures Restrictions The Shanghai Shipping Exchange, which started trading container freight derivatives on June 28, is asking the Chinese government to relax... Global Air Cargo Traffic Drops 4 Percent Global air cargo traffic fell 4 percent in May from a year ago but was up 1.2 percent on April,... Railroads Expand Service Into Non-Traditional Markets Railroads are expanding their share of the North American freight market in non-traditional areas, with Canadian railroads becoming increasingly competitive... APL Starts Double-Stack Service in India APL IndiaLinx, which has been running container rail service in the country since 2007, double-stacked 90 40-foot boxes on a... Japan's Slumping Exports Show Signs of Recovery Japan's slumping exports to the rest of the world have begun to show clear signs of recovery for the first... Mexican Trucks Already in US ' Legally Looking to calm concerns over moves to allow Mexican trucking companies to operate in the United States, U.S. officials say...

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JUNE 30, 2011
Maersk attacks derivatives again MOL ramps up presence in the Asia/South America trade Maersk to stop its Iranian services PierPass delays rate hike JNP's 4th terminal for PSA/ABG?

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JUNE 30, 2011
Less Rosey for Dahlman? Management shakeup underway at New York investment bank could see a reduced role for chief Simon Rose. Out of Africa Italy's Coeclerici takes delivery of first transhipment bulker for 20-year Vale contract in Mozambique. CSAV eyes alliances Chilean liner company in talks with MSC and CMA CGM over more joint services. Bumi gets core investors Malaysian offshore vessel and FPSO owner seals buyers for 10% of initial public offering. Two Samho crews paid Men on two of struggling Korean owner's tankers stranded off Dubai receive wages, but another vessel has not been so lucky. Solstad bags term deal Norwegian offshore operator nets 150-day contract for latest construction service vessel. BSC lacking boxship Bangladesh national owner no nearer to buying container vessel despite budget being in place. New Russian link Streamline Shipping teams up with Eimskip for new cargo service from Aberdeen to Murmansk. Bergen name new CEO Acting boss Terje Arnesen given top job full time at Norwegian shipbuilder and offshore operator. Philippines sues City of Talisay seeks damages after Chinese-controlled bulker United hit reef in 2009. Barge wrecks bridge Vessel loaded with gravel smashes out section of structure in British Columbia, Canada. Trio of outbreaks Princess Cruise Lines ship struck by norovirus on three May cruises off US. Funds out of ABG Standard Chartered and Merlion cash in on their 7% stake in India's biggest shipyard. Man overboard saved Seafarer from car carrier found after ladder broke, throwing him off LMS ship near Bermuda. Hoegh LNG hooks $120m Sveinung Stohle-led company becomes the third LNG shipowner to go public this year after wrapping up Oslo listing. Greek ferries idle Passengers face third day of strike action as crews protest against 6% pension cut. ICAP spots panamax hope Spike in port congestion could help snap recent losing streak in panamax market, broker says.

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JUNE 30, 2011
USDA considers changes to Lacey Act The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on several proposed changes to the way it administers certain import controls for protected plants and plant products. The 2008 Food, Conser... APL Logistics runs double-stack in India APL Logistics said it has run its first double-stack container train service in India. APL IndiaLinx, its rail operations arm in the country, stacked 90 40-foot boxes two-high on a train that departed Mundra Port on the India's West Coast June 16... ECS expands in India ECS Group, a general sales agent for air cargo, will increase its offices to major cities in India by the end of the year. So far this year, the company has opened operations in Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in ma... Southwest installs Descartes' service Southwest Airlines Cargo has implemented Descartes Systems Group's cloud-based Air Messaging Service across its cargo customer base. Descartes shipment status messaging allows Southwest to deliver "real-time" alerts to its freight forwarders and di... May air freight traffic declines 4% Air cargo volumes dropped 4 percent in May versus a year ago because last year experienced a major post-recession bump from shippers seeking to quickly restock depleted inventories, the International Air Transport Association said. The industry gr... WWL appoints CCO, Americas president Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has named Christopher Connor as chief commercial officer. Connor was president of the Americas region for WWL, and before that was chief operating officer for ocean services and executive vice president of commercial.... Maersk boosts capacity on Americas service Maersk Line is increasing capacity on a feeder service linking the west coasts of the Americas, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line is rotating in vessels nearly 50 percent larger on its WCCA service. By th... Maersk stops service to Iranian ports Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, Morten Engelstoft, chief operating off... July Editorial To comply with U.S., EU trade regs Maersk stops service to Iranian ports Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, M...

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JUNE 30, 2011
Two new members join SEAat Helping to play an increasingly active role in supporting the industry in shaping tolerable and workable emission reduction solutions. Fujairah prices gain double-digits Deliveries in Durban available for supply between July 2-10. Tar balls come ashore in Mumbai Indian officials rule-out link with bunker fuel from grounded vessel. Rotterdam market firms: Strikes disrupt Piraeus Congestion in Gibraltar. Industry should 'forget' attempts to oppose sulphur regulations 'We are too far down the road for a u-turn,' says bunker player. Sluggish bunker sales keep inventories steady Demand from Singapore's bunker market weakens as as buyers hold-off. New appointment at Bominflot Rune Larsen has been appointed Director of Sales and Supply. Prices rising in Asian ports Demand generally 'sluggish' on Thursday. Chinese firm buys Iranian fuel oil for July Cargoes were mixture of 280 cSt grade and 380 cSt material. Ships face 'operational and legal challenges' on shift to cleaner fuels 'Burden and risk of modifying ships rests squarely with ship owners.' DSME launches new high pressure fueled gas system HP-FGS system compresses LNG and vaporises it into gas form.

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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