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BRIEFS

June 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* World Bank to push for transport fuel levy The World Bank will suggest a global levy on jet and shipping fuel in recommendations to G-20 governments later this year on raising climate finance, a senior official said on Sunday. Piracy soaring to alarming levels: India Piracy in the Indian Ocean has 'soared' since 2005, increasing costs for businesses and governments, Indian Defence Minister M M Pallam Raju said. Russia's Global Ports eyes US$750m from IPO Russia's Global Ports is seeking up to US$750 million from an IPO of shares in London, a source close to the deal said, making it the latest Russian firm to raise funds from capital markets.

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Derivatives: Curse or blessing, useful tool or dangerous distraction Port of Los Angeles earmarks US$10.7 million to upgrade TraPac box shop APL's Sappio says no to move, quits after 29 years to stay in California Port of Hefei container volume surpasses 10,000-TEU mark Guangdong's auto imports plunge 54pc in first four months Mombasa's 7-9 day delays prompt carrier talk of congestion surcharges Rail freight service linking Chongqing to Antwerp open for business Rio to expand 2 box terminals ahead of major world sports events Hactl wins Mongolian Airlines Hong Kong ground handling contract Yangtze River Express opens Chongqing-Luxembourg IT cargo service SIA to launch long-haul budget airline ahead of competitors

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APL postpones re-launch of North America Pacific coast service Chennai to host Cargo Scope 2011 EVERGREEN LINE & Yanghai Shipping swap Korea-China-Thailand slots ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts PIL-Wan Hai shelve Asia-North Europe service, buy Cosco slots US west coast imports up 5 pc, exports 8 pc Bilateral trade with India to grow by 15 pc: Belgian diplomat Coffee exports jump 42.51 pc in Jan.-May Coir exports take a hit due to raw material imports to China India grants duty-free market access to Afghanistan Indian imports propel thermal coal prices Resolve Iran crude payment crisis by July 15: Govt VCT discusses trade opportunities with Malaysian delegation Ashley Dinning appointed President & CEO of Canada's Halterm Terminal Kandla Port inaugurates Bunder Basin for handling barges Pipe maker PSL diversifies into port construction business Cathay Pacific Cargo to offer more flights from Chennai, Bangalore Govt announces DTAA with Mozambique Pvt. equity firms set to play key role in infra projects Traders firm against FDI in multi-brand retail

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JUNE 6, 2011
Alitalia increases Rome-Los Angeles frequency The Italian carrier Alitalia has increased its service between Rome and Los Angeles CA (USA) during the summer season. With effect from 3 June, the Skyteam member added a sixt... TAP to fly to Mali TAP Portugal launched a new, thrice-weekly service from Lisbon to Bamako, the capital of the West African country Mali yesterday (5 June). TAP currently flies to Luanda, Maputo, Bi... VTL calculates carbon footprint of general cargo alliance VTL has become the first cargo system to present a TÜV-certified network carbon footprint (NCF). The calculation of the footprint, which took nine months, was carried out by the co... Switzerland: new equipment to measure average speed over certain distance Switzerland: a new speed control system has been installed on the eastbound lane of the A9 motorway between Aigle and Bex. The device monitors a longer stretch of road to ensu... EU investing in Rostock-Berlin rail track development The European Commission has agreed to allot EUR 21 million from ERDF funds for the first construction phase of the Rostock-Berlin railway line. The route, which should be completed... Netherlands: LHVs get definite permission to use road network Longer and heavier trucks have now been granted definite permission to use the Dutch road network. The Dutch transport minister, Melanie Schulz van Haegen-Maas Geesteranus, said th... DB Schenker offering new services to Poznan for Polzug On behalf of customer Polzug, the German service provider DB Schenker will began operating a regular, through shuttle service between the two major German seaports and the Polish h... Network Rail: plans to upgrade second route out of Southampton docks The UK-based rail service provider Network Rail plans to upgrade a second route out of Southampton docks. The diversionary route runs from Southampton to Basingstoke via Romsey and... Changi Airport welcomed arrival of Finnair Singapore Changi Airport recently welcomed the arrival of Finnair to Singapore. Daily-served Helsinki, Changi's first new European route since June 2008 is the airport's fifth new ... MSC implementing OWS on Far East-Africa route The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), based in Geneva (Switzerland), is implementing an overweight surcharge (OWS) of USD 150/teu on all cargo weighing over 20 metric t up to t... WWL appoints managing director for India Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Gur Prasad Kohli as managing director for India. Kohli, who will be based in Ch... Maersk to call at Marsaxlokk on regular basis Maersk Line will be calling on a regular and scheduled basis with a number of services at the port of Marsaxlokk in Malta. Maersk only recently announced it is setting up Seag... Combi Lift with special transport Singapore - Nigeria The transport service provider Combi Lift conveyed two anchor handling vessels (AHTS) by its semi-submersible vessel, the "Combi Dock IV, from Singapore to Luba (Nigeria) in M... Groupe CAT signs a three-year contract with Aixam Mega Groupe CAT has just signed an exclusive three-year delivery contract with Aixam Mega, the leading European seller of unregistered vehicles. CAT, the automobile logistics specialist... Highways Agency expands contract with Dentressangle The Highways Agency, an executive agency of the UK's Department for Transport (DfT), has expanded its contract with Norbert Dentressangle to encompass the handling, storage and dis... GAC opens new office in Trinidad & Tobago GAC Energy & Marine Services LLC (GEMS) is expanding its shipping and logistics services to Trinidad & Tobago. The company's newest office is now open for business in San F...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Scorpio Tankers orders five product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Paris MOU publishes latest "Black, Gray and White List" American Salvage Association relocates offices Italian Coast Guard vessel to have hybrid propulsion system

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JUNE 6, 2011
Foreign-Trade Zone expanding at Port of Quincy, Washington AAR taps Laurie Knight as Government Affairs VP PDX Citizen Noise Committee to meet at Pearson Air Museum Marcon boosting staff with hire of Jon Thielemann New NYK bulk carrier first to use hybrid turbocharger

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JUNE 6, 2011
Monsoons fail to dampen interest in demolition sales Three bulk carriers sold into Bangladeshi and Indian yards at prices in low to mid $500s per ldt IEA sees golden age for gas Higher demand will reshape market over next quarter century IEA calls for higher standards for shale gas Stricker fracking guidlines required Australia set to overtake Qatar as top LNG supplier Coalbed methane could push Australia to top of the leauge Gas glut to end earlier than expected The gas glut will be over five years earlier than previously forecast due to increased demand, according to the International Energy Agency Shipping sinks from view as aviation flies climate protest Maritime sector stands by as aviation takes a lead in climate debate Time running out for Turkey's yards Harsh commercial environment could push some Turkish shipyards to the wall sooner rather than later Smaller boxship operators happy to fall in with cascade to intra-Asia Being forced out of Asia-Europe trades by ultra-large containerships could prove a blessing Twistlocks problem straightened out Automated lashing platform is said to eliminate the need for manual coning and deconing of twistlocks and stackers on the quay Report highlights GPS vulnerability to space weather American Meteorological Society workshop report says more research and international co-operation needed to reduce impact on shipping and banking Consolidation on the cards for Europe's big engineers Volkswagen attempts to buy MAN and Scania while Rolls-Royce joins forces with Daimler to chase Tognum Owners urged to think long term on investment payback Rewards will come as fuel prices climb in years ahead, says marine technology expert Financial squeeze puts the brakes on innovation In the current climate it seems that only the larger shipowners are able or willing to invest in innovative fuel-saving technology Italy U-turn on Fincantieri job cuts and yard closures following protests State-owned cruiseship builder must access new markets and develop new products Be prepared for rule changes on emissions, shipowners warned Hopes of postponement of 0.1% sulphur limit in ECAs 'misplaced' and 'dangerous' Maersk poised to 'revolutionise' shipping Manifesto launch will lay down gauntlet to industry on 'brink of era-defining moment' SeaEnergy pulls the plug on windfarms business Company says sale to Repsol will allow it to focus on marine services Bermuda tops Paris MoU rankings Bottom place in safety league table goes to North Korea Otal heads for the end of the line Africa specialist to be swallowed by Delmas in shake-up by the brands' owner CMA CGM Brands must earn their keep Regional lines can compete well against the heavyweights, but sometimes the costs of maintaining a separate brand inside a group outweigh the benefits Russia's Global Ports plans $750m IPO Container terminal says it will use the cash to fund its growth strategy Now report it Thanks to the Oceans Beyond Piracy study, the press has a brush with which to paint the real picture of piracy's huge threat to seafarers Iraq to extend oil export capacity at Basra as production rises Output expected to hit more than 5m bpd in next three years, says deputy prime minister A perfect theory (just not in the real world) Competition in shipping cannot be controlled India considers armed guards on cargo vessels Move conflicts with recent government bid to play down risk of pirate attacks near coast Capesize rates back above handy bulkers Opec meeting will determine production volumes Seafarers' Trust project throws light on piracy victims' hidden suffering Project involving 20 industry partners records seafarers' experiences and works with employers and families develop best practice guidelines The human cost of piracy remains hidden from view There is no single reliable source to inform seafarers or the general public of how crew are treated during captivity, or how widespread abusive tactics are among the pirate gangs

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JUNE 6, 2011
Slow streaming tied to upturn in bulk rates BROKERS told Fairplay today slow steaming orders by Capesize owners have contributed to the upswing in freight rates over the past two weeks Taking Courage on IPO HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine, which cancelled a listing in its home territory in April, now aims to execute the IPO on 24 June World Bank backs bunker levy THE WORLD Bank will push for a levy on bunkers as a measure to combat climate change, a senior official has reportedly indicated Mexico's Altamira LNG terminal to be sold ROYAL Dutch Shell and its partners are selling their Altamira regasification terminal on the Gulf of Mexico, an indication that LNG imports to Mexico are losing appeal, energy analysts told Fairplay today Fincantieri said to relent on yard job cuts BUILDER Fincantieri has reportedly relented in its scheme to cut costs by eliminating 2,500 jobs in Italy Japan's sales imported vehicles rise 31% SALES of vehicles imported into Japan on car carriers increased 31% year on year in May, IHS Global Insight reported today Trading begins for Eitzen's new shares SHARES IN Eitzen Maritime Services, the Oslo-listed maritime services group, started trading this morning on the Oslo Stock Exchange Vietnamese march over sea border spat HUNDREDS of Vietnamese have demonstrated to express outrage about Chinese naval actions in a disputed South China Sea region, IHS Global Insight reported today Fortescue cost rise seen AUSTRALIAN miner Fortescue reportedly plans to exceed estimates and spend $10Bn on ports, mines and other developments, in its latest attempt to increase production RCCL embraces UK tonnage tax regime RCCL PLANS to enroll more than a quarter of its 40 ships under the UK tonnage tax regime Russia funds takeover in Taman RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the Kremlin will contribute €1Bn ($1.46Bn) towards developing the fishing town of Taman into a major port VLCC seesaw stuck VLCC CAPACITY has finally dropped - and sharply - in the Persian Gulf for the next four weeks, but that has failed to dent freight rates, analysts noted today Capesizes put to torch OWNERS' zeal for demolishing old Capesize tonnage is continuing this week, despite softening scrap rates amid the South Asian monsoon Box prices feel 'hangover' LONG-HAUL box rates remain on the slide today, even as the second quarter reaches its last month.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Some Port Truckers May Face Subsidy Bill Six motor carriers that received subsidies from the Port of Los Angeles for the purchase of clean trucks may have... UPS Adds Capacity on Latin America Routes UPS boosted its cargo capacity 50 percent on flights to Central and South America last week, saying it is responding... Con-way Truckload Seeks Southwestern Drivers Con-way Truckload, looking to hire more truck drivers in the Western U.S., reopened a driver orientation site in Phoenix that... Trucker ODFL Expands Drayage Operations Old Dominion Freight Line, a less-than-truckload carrier, is driving deeper into drayage, opening a container drayage facility in Mobile, Ala. ODFL... Freight Index Shows Economy Stalled A key measure of freight shipping in the United States slipped back 0.2 percent in May from the month before,... Ocean Carriers Set India Rate Hikes Major ocean carriers operating to and from India plan to raise rates on key trade lanes, starting in early July.... CSX, NS Break Ground on Intermodal Projects Eastern U.S. railroads CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway each planned to hold groundbreaking ceremonies Monday on separate intermodal hub... Shippers Expect 9 Percent Boost in Transport Spending Shippers are bracing for higher transportation costs, even as the economy slows, according to a second-quarter survey of more than... Russia's Global Ports Plans London IPO Global Ports, Russia's largest container terminal operator, plans to raise about $100 million for an initial public offering on the... UTU Claims Record Pay Hike in US Rail Contract A tentative contract between the United Transportation Union and major U.S. railroads will give UTU members a record pay increase... Airlines Cut Profit Outlook on Higher Costs The International Air Transport Association scaled back its 2011 industry profit forecast by more than half on Monday, to $4...

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JUNE 6, 2011
The loneliness of the long-distance liner A year of trading in container shipping is a marathon and not a sprint. As we approach the 13 mile H1 marker, ocean carriers suffering from the consequences of trying to grow too fast in the first quarter will need to begin conserving energy; draw on their cost saving training, and be sensible in their pricing in the second half if they are not to hit the wall in the uphill endeavour to complete the full-year race without financial injury OPEC vote could give red-inked carriers a lifeline Global Port Investments goes for IPO TPT to use Navis system inland SA and Mozambique to operate joint anti-piracy patrols Maersk adds 'emergency' piracy surcharge

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JUNE 6, 2011
OWS crack down World Marine Co and Odin Ship Management land on US port inspector's detention list with oily-water separator infractions. H&K scans Ofer aftermath Holland & Knight lawyer says fallout from Iranian tanker drama could prove costly for Tanker Pacific and Ofer Bros. Owners deny torture claim Shipowners insist they are not suppressing grim details of hostages' treatment at hands of Somali captors. Kev and Brendan held Canada detained only one cargoship and a tug for failing safety inspections in April. Scorpio strikes for MR five Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner confirms order for five product tanker newbuildings with Hyundai Mipo worth nearly $200m. Taiwan Nav falls Taipei-listed bulker owner has seen first quarter profit dip despite revenues increasing. Vyborg eyes loan Russian shipyard wants to borrow $167m after racking up loss in 2010. Japan sets up piracy base Historic move as country establishes first full-scale military base outside Japan in Djibouti. Russia plans new port Government and exporters teaming up to build $3.6bn Black Sea terminal to ease congestion at Novorossiysk. Bulker bashed bridge Mersey Docks failed to notify Adelfia vessel of potential hazard from new counterweight, resulting in oil spill. Global Ports $100m IPO Private Russian group N-Trans to raise cash to exploit expected boom in country's container traffic. EMS reverse splits Eitzen Maritime Services completes a reverse stock split and share increase. Costa ship refloated Tug pulls Costa Magica free at the entrance to port of Copenhagen in Denmark. Cabotage carrot for Marco Strong presence in Indonesian market helps Singapore-listed firm earn an initial buy tag from AM Fraser.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Reports: Russia port group plans U.K. IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments (GPI) said it plans to raise $100 million in a initial public stock offering in London.Reutersreported the company is "seeking more than $100 million from a London initial public offering," while the Financial Time... Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics French-based forwarder Geodis Wilson said it has acquired specialists One Source Logistics, which is headquartered in Minneapolis. Jean-Louis Demeulenaere, chief executive officer of Geodis Group, said the company is seeking to double its freight f... States Logistics puts sun to work States Logistics Services has installed a 363-kilowatt solar power system on the roof of its distribution center in Buena Park, Calif., which will produce up to 82 percent of the facility's electricity needs. States Logistics is a third-party logis... BIFA names Bottomley president The British International Freight Association has appointed Peter Bottomley as president, succeeding Norman Fowler. Bottomley had been a member of parliament since 1975. In Thatcher's government from 1984 to 1990, he was parliamentary undersecreta... Zim hikes Asia-to-Europe rates Zim said it would implement a general rate increase of $275 per TEU on July 1 for cargo moving from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Europe destinations.... Merchandise trade continues growth in Q1 Merchandise trade continued to grow strongly across major economies in the first quarter of 2011, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday. Total imports of G7 and BRICS countries grew 11 percent in the first quarter c... Fewer ships detained for safety, security The U.S. Coast Guard said it detained fewer ships in 2010 for environmental protection and safety related deficiencies. Ships detained decreased from 161 in 2009 to 156 in 2010, and the total number of ships detained in 2010 for security related d...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Fujairah prices mixed Avails 'extremely tight' in Durban. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets stable Two-tier market seen in Rotterdam. World Bank to recommend global levy on shipping and aviation fuel Focus on means of raising climate funds as post-Kyoto deal looks unlikely this year. New DNVPS tool a 'milestone' in bunker industry transparency Aim of 'Fuel Insight' is to simplify access to statistical data on fuel quality, making it more useful and adaptable for specific purposes. BIMCO meeting kicks off in Vancouver Focusing on the issues of climate, energy and demographics. Asian shippers objecting to bunker levy Signs of positions entrenching ahead of July IMO meeting, shippers say levy will 'just increase the cost of goods for consumers'. BMT takes role in 'pioneering low-carbon shipping research' Three year research project 'a very exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the design and operation of ships'. Staff changes at Mediterranean Bunker Services Trader resigns after 15 years of service, trainee bunker trader appointed. Week starts with gain in bunker prices Largely slack demand for bunker products at key Asian ports on Monday. Daewoo and MAN unveil 'huge' LNG powered engine Designing and building the large engine was 'particularly hard'. Bunker tanker sinks at Bangladeshi port MV OT Moon carrying 180 mt of bunkers when it sank. SCI delays rate adjustments on rising bunker prices, low demand Markets 'should get better' by 2013, says director of bulk carrier and tanker division. Russian-based supplier adds bunker tanker to fleet Acquisition of TM-10 will boost Baltic Fuel Company's bunker fleet to 31 vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

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

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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