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BRIEFS

September 6, 2011

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*Shipping News* CMA CGM bonds flag default risks Bonds and derivatives tied to CMA CGM, the third-largest container line, are signalling that the company has a nine in 10 chance of defaulting as the slowing global recovery pushes freight rates to about zero.

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Maersk invests or commits US$12 billion in 2011 to maintain lead Gloomy news as Canada takes barometric global trade reading from Singapore Labour disputes reportedly driving cargo from Mombasa to Dar es Salaam China's new railway freight station opens this month in Changsha Sino-Russian Hunchun-Kamyshovaya Railway sea-land service launched America's Globe Express Services opens in Guangzhou and Suzhou Freight volumes drive Damco first half sales up 14pc to US$37 million INTTRA files counterclaims against GT Nexus for patent infringement Kuehne + Nagel India gears up for automobile facility hub in Pune Mideast unrest has analysts doubtful of full Libyan oil production till 2013 China Airlines to launch Taiwan cargo and passenger flights to Chongqing Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cargo down 1.6pc, but China volume up 5.2pc US Customs intercepts 520 lbs of ecstasy chemicals from China at LAX AirBridgeCargo flies 1,150 Canadian pigs weighing 55,000 kilos to Moscow

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Ahlers India holds leadership training meet in Chennai & Cochin FESCO Transport Group launches direct Russia-Xiamen service MAERSK LINE announces direct ECUMED between Latin America & Black Sea MSC to launch Australia/New Zealand-America Oceania Express service OOCL & Cosco upgrade capacity on Far East-Med. loop PIL & MCC to launch China-Bangladesh services Razor wire & spikes debut as anti-piracy devices! Shipping lines gradually planning restoring Libya services World Container Index aims at providing risk management, hedging opportunities for freight users Gangavaram port plans to target more non-coal items Landlord port model chosen for Vizhinjam ICTT Shipping Ministry awarding 23 PPP port sector projects this fiscal: Vasan It's a poor-performing private monopoly at Mumbai Airport's air cargo complex, says trade

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
SIA launches new freighter service to Jakarta SIA Cargo, Singapore Airlines' freight division, is starting a new freighter service to Indonesia's capital Jakarta today. The weekly service is operated with a B747-400F. IFB expands connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp IFB has added the RSC Rotterdam terminal to its direct connections between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The pan-European intermodal operator is expanding its portfolio with a connection ... Multilingual signs on motorways in India The ministry for roads and motorways has said that signposting is to become multilingual on Indian motorways. It is planned to provide information panels on motorways in Hindi, Eng... USA: Caltrain recommends new operator to run train system Caltrain management has negotiated a proposed contract with TransitAmerica Services Inc to operate the peninsula commuter rail system and recommended the contract for approval to t... New general manager for Simarco Simarco, one of the UK's leading independent freight and logistics firms, has enhanced its appeal to retail clients by appointing Trevor Scott as its new general manager. Scott has... FedEx Freight expands services in Mexico FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, is set to serve three additional markets in Mexico. With new service centres in Toluca, Puebla and Veracruz, the LTL company has reduced ... Kuehne + Nagel opens automotive centre in India The global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel recently opened an automotive solution centre in Pune (India), thus meeting growing demand for specialised logistics solutions for the ... DHL opens Chinese solar panel centre in the Netherlands DHL has opened a European distribution centre in Moerdijk (Netherlands), for solar panels manufactured in China. DHL will provide end-to-end supply chain services, from transport a... Japan helps construction of road bridge between Tanzania and Rwanda Tanzania's ministry of finance has announced that Japan is financing a grant worth JPY 1.86 billion (USD 24.2 million) to construct a bridge connecting Tanzania with Rwanda, to hel... World Airways starts flying for Asiana World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings Inc, has reached an agreement with the Korean carrier Asiana Airlines to operate a Boeing B747-400 freighter on a full-time ... Direct flights between Serbia and Australia Serbia and Australia signed an MOU in Belgrade last week allowing direct flights between the two countries. This document is based on the principle of free competition and allows a... Russia needs to use ports in Ukraine and Baltic states Russia may have to use ports in Ukraine and the Baltic states to export as much as 23 million t of grain, if harvests continue to be strong this season, Rusagrotrans, the country's... ElbePort Wittenberge open for trimodal operations to Eastern Europe ElbePort Wittenberge recently started operations as a multipurpose terminal. Thanks to its geographical location between Hamburg and Berlin as well as its trimodal connections to r... Foreign companies interested in port of Eilat The tender for the sale of the small Israeli Red Sea port of Eilat has triggered significant interest among investors. As the Israeli authority for state-owned companies announced,... India seeking private investors for the construction of seven ports Chronic transport bottlenecks have prompted India to woo investors to build seven new seaports. According to the government's ideas, these creditors should contribute about two thi...

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
Flensburger lays keel for new RO/RO ferry

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Indian government tightens restrictions on older vessels Collision in Mumbai port spurs crackdown on vessels over the age of 25 Flynn quits as Omega chairman Embattled Greek tanker owner cites possible conflicts as US broker pursues other opportunities Tonnage over 25 years old still makes up 25% of calls Decline in elderly tonnage entering India's ports has been minimal over the past four years A life less ordinary After a career that seems more like a movie script, Jacques Le Fur is the only foreign master on Halong Bay in Vietnam Baltic Exchange suspends Syria aframax route on EU sanctions Cross-Mediterranean rate is temporarily replaced with Turkey-France voyage World Ocean Council urges members to start making a mark More green accountability needed as growing number of NGOs try to influence shipping Bergen Group moves to soothe shareholder fears New management goals include a fresh focus on shipbuilding and a drive to build competence in the far north HHI says drillship owners more confident about yard's own medium speed engines Company has won orders to install 98 engines into 15 vessels, nine of which it is building VLGCs set for rate rise after Middle East holiday lull Chartering activity picks up after Eid holiday, with vessels tentatively fixed at rates above previous market levels Shipping is still mired in a global recession The major stumbling block to any recovery is the shipbuilding capacity in South Korea and China MSC France in talks to buy cancelled Libyan cruiseship Half-complete vessel at STX Europe yard in St Nazaire was halted after GNMTC defaulted on payments CSAV seeks partner as losses soar Directors in talks with other lines about Chilean company's container shipping business Three fresh capesize sales reported Lift in secondhand activity coincides with chartering market boost UK faces legal challenge over emergency cover scrapping Opponents argue decision in breach of international treaty obligations and domestic law Bulkers sold for scrap in India maintain high price levels Market still anticipating improved demolition rates over the coming weeks Tristar Shipping's vessels arrested Small Dutch cargo carrier set for collapse after bank impounds assets GL fleet tops 100m gt mark Classification society claims 40% of global boxship fleet Banks force HCI Capital fund to sell tanker Disposal of Hellespont Trust is further sign of lenders' pressure on ailing KG sector Freight forwarders expect volumes to rise in fourth quarter Danske Bank's index rises despite slight dip in volumes Major Libya ports open to shipping Inchcape says it only awaits confirmation after EU lifted sanctions CSAV's future on the line What happens next to CSAV could have repercussions for the whole industry. Is this the start of another round of consolidation? Greeks' interest in boxships boosts GL Switch of focus by owners in Greece prompts Germanischer Lloyd to increase its presence in the country Staff shortages close Sullom Voe Spending cuts leave UK's biggest tanker port unable to provide vessel traffic services Pacific Basin chief executive Nyborg resigns Klaus Nyborg will leave the company in March 2012 in order to return to Denmark Indian government under fire for 'indecision' on shipping State auditor condemns lack of level playing field on tax Russian class society suspends Greek office RS Hellas faces allegations of falsification of certificates affecting 16 vessels Ageing Frontline suezmax tanker up for sale Estimate of $13m for 17-year-old ships would be a 75% fall from$50m paid three years ago Safety is worth the money Word of a legal challenge to the decision to terminate emergency towing vessel cover around the UK coast is welcome Benakat to buy into BLT subsidiary Indonesian oil firm to take 10% stake in Buana Listya Tama

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Sheer size of insurance market revealed NEW FIGURES from the International Underwriting Association have revealed the London company insurance market generated £40Bn ($64.5Bn) of premium income last year Greece alleges false papers from Russian Register GREECE has reportedly accused the Russian Register of Shipping of issuing false certificates through its Piraeus office Coal stockpiles are mounting in China CHINESE coal importers are continuing their buying boom, ensuring that Capesize rates stay high even as iron ore imports drop, IHS McCloskey reported today Watchdog finds Delhi has neglected shipping INDIAN investigators issued a report to Parliament today that severely criticised Delhi for failing to spur shipping growth Fight flares on call to relax India port rules A PROPOSAL in India to allow coastal foreign ships to load and unload containers has sparked a ports squabble Grounded bulker's cargo being removed WORK BEGAN this morning on transhipping cargo from the bulker Angel 1, which grounded on Mauritius coral exactly one month ago Storm disrupts Gulf of Mexico production A STORM reportedly shut down about three-fifths of Gulf of Mexico oil production and 44% of gas output over the weekend CSAV seeks $1.2Bn injection CHILE'S CSAV said it will seek a capital increase of $1.2Bn at an October shareholders meeting Box recovery unwinds A MILD recovery in long-haul box rates has unwound, brokers said today Embiricos grabs bargain VLCC GREECE'S Embiricos shipping dynasty has reportedly snagged another bargain VLCC, brokers told Fairplay today Gibson: beware VLCC quick solution A CALL by Frontline for VLCC owners to accelerate scrapping of the older tankers has drawn a warning about how that would affect prices in the sector Breaker buying frenzy erupts MONSOONS are ending this month, so Indian breakers have gone on a buying frenzy, yet their prices - and those of their rivals - remain unchanged

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
CMA CGM Boosts Gulf Bridge Express Service CMA CGM is upgrading its Gulf Bridge Express service linking the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and the Caribbean with the... CSAV Seeks $1.2 Billion Capital Injection Financially ailing Chilean ocean carrier CSAV said it will seek a $1.2 billion capital injection in October as it sank... FedEx Opens Its Largest China Facility FedEx Express, in a significant expansion of its Asia operations, opened its largest express facility in China. The... Merge Ahead Pacific Coast-based Gordon Trucking is pointing its business toward the East Coast. The Pacific, Wash.-based truckload carrier is acquiring Central... Trying to Build a Better Carrier John Simone spent his fifth day as president and CEO of LinkAmerica meeting the people who may hold the key... New Beasts of the East With two major double-stack corridor projects under way, eastern rail giants Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation plan to offer... Labor's New Tune On being elected president of the International Longshoremen's Association, basked in the applause of union delegates to the strains of... 'Why Not Minot?' Distribution planners looking for the ideal location to build an inland port probably wouldn't zero in on Minot, N.D., but... Carriers Challenge NY-NJ Port Fee Ports around the United States are anxious to encourage greater use of intermodal rail for inbound shipments, but when does... For Whom the Bridge Tolls Trucks drove through bridge toll gates an estimated 416,065 times last year to reach the New York Container Terminal on... Liquidated Changes Customs has a storage problem, and how it is adapting will dramatically affect importers who file paper entries. ... Budget Decisions Churn Waters The battle over the U.S. debt will affect Americans and government spending for a long time, and will mean major... Freight Carriers Seek to Derail Amtrak Fines The freight rail industry is fighting a regulation that allows the federal government to fine Class I carriers if Amtrak-provided... Dollars for Infrastructure Even before President Obama could unveil a list of new proposals to bolster the economy, his administration this summer was... The Terrible Day When I woke on September 11, 2001, I faced what I regarded as the world's most tedious commute, from my... TSA Sets Air Cargo Mandates The law that created the Transportation Security Administration gave the agency jurisdiction over all cargo security. That may be true... Bonner's Freedom to Act Robert C. Bonner was still the nominee to be customs commissioner in 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center...

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Is terminal capacity set to stymie box growth? Despite generally poor peak season cargo flows, especially on the main east-west trades, and growing fears of a double-dip global recession, there are genuine concerns that prospects in the container shipping industry could be severely curtailed by a lack of handling capacity in the ports.While this year has seen significant new investment in container terminal projects, following the suspension and termination of several schemes throughout 2009 the pace of development has still not caught up CSAV looking for a partner Shipping services return to Libya World Bank: world entering new 'danger zone' INTTRA files counterclaims against rival GT Nexus Challenges continue for ICG

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Piraeus piles on 2Q profit Premier Greek port doubles second quarter profit despite drop in revenue. Flynn flies Omega nest Omega Navigation's broker chairman departs amid suggestion of future conflict of interest. NOCC shares Dyvied up Chunk of shares in Oslo-listed owner spread among five members of the Dyvi family. CMA bond default spectre Falling price of CMA bonds holds opportunities as well as risks for investors. FRO could scrap tanker Brokers struggling to find buyers for Norwegian owner's 1994-built suezmax Front Fighter. Port problem solved Iraq admits new Kuwaiti terminal will not restrict its shipping access to Persian Gulf. DFDS charters ro-ro Danish owner takes 2010-built passenger and freight ship from Grimaldi for Klaipeda run. JES CFO heads for exit Chinese shipbuilder watches CFO walk after no more than six months in the job. Dutch cargoship firmly aground Probe begins after Wagenborg vessel gets stuck in shallow water off Denmark. Broker's tanker tonic Hike in Middle East oil production finally provides a bright spot for VLCC owners. PIL goes direct Singapore container line launching link between Chittagong and Shanghai. Nordic buys suezmax Herbjorn Hansson-led owner lays down a shade under $25m for 12-year-old tanker. Seaspan adds two more New York-listed owner continues to expand its firm orderbook at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. USCG airlifts crewman Seafarer taken from Parakou Shipping bulker off Alabama after suffering hand injury. Nyborg quits Pac Basin Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin sees chief executive Klaus Nyborg exit after less than three years at the helm. Star sheds a couple Oslo-listed Star Reefers said to have scrapped a pair of older vessels in a deal worth over $6m. U-Ming profit chopped Taiwanese bulker owner hit by plunge in revenue in first six months of 2010.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011
Prices fall in Fujairah MGO deliveries were available from September 12-19 in Cape Town. MGO sulphur average in the US below 2015 ECA limit Viswa Lab says 'not even one' bunker fuel sample in 2010 exceeded global sulphur limit. European bunker markets soften Everyone agrees that 'into ship' numbers should be lower, a Rotterdam player tells Bunkerworld. Novorossiysk port borrows $110 million for fuel oil terminal Loan will be used to complete the building of Black Sea's largest fuel oil hub. New studies look at health implications of ultra-fine particles Heart disease in communities downwind from Los Angeles 'may be related to effluent from ocean-going ships', according to air-quality researchers. Soot is 'key factor' in global warming Shipping could come under new pressure to cut its soot emissions. Optimal trim gives 'instant' bunker savings German cruise operator extending use of Dynamic Trimming Assistant. Russia predicting changes to crude and oil product exports New duty regime from October 1 could see Russia's crude exports rise by 10%, mainly at the cost of fuel oil. New hybrid ferry launched in the US Vessel is 'great example of the growing importance of sustainability and alternative fuels' says mayor of Bridgeport. Bunker fuel washed ashore near Cape Town Oil leaking from bulk carrier that grounded two years ago. Double-digit losses for Asian bunker prices Demand 'mixed' in key Asian bunker ports. Hyundai Oilbank launches heavy oil upgrading unit New unit makes it Korea's leading refiner in terms of fuel oil conversion capacity. Typhoon delays bunker deliveries at Japanese ports Delays expected for the next few days, traders say. New Singapore-based credit management firm opens Marine consultancy firm specialises in credit management, due diligence type counter-party risk and project management. IBIA Asia to appoint new chairman Managing director of surveying firm expected to take over Simon Neo's role.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

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