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BRIEFS

June 9, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltex electronic trading likely to lure hedge funds The new freight derivatives trading screen from the Baltic Exchange, a 267-year-old bourse that sets global shipping prices, will attract hedge funds and expand the US$24 billion market, Citigroup Inc and Cargill Inc said. No dry freight upturn seen until 2014 A major upturn in dry bulk shipping rates is not expected before the end of 2013 as the freight market will continue to struggle with mounting fleet growth, leading shipbroker Fearnleys said here on Tuesday. Hyundai Heavy shares fall on possible US$2.4b Hynix bid Hyundai Heavy Industries Co, the world's biggest shipyard, fell the most in two weeks after saying that it may consider bidding for a US$2.4 billion stake in Hynix Semiconductor Inc being sold by former creditors. Baltic sea freight index falls for second day

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APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns, north Asia chief Ken Glenn succeeds US imports up 8.7pc with Chinese exports driving big share of increase Zim splits Pacific leg ZCS service into two separate loops Maersk appeals to industry for more efficiency and customer service US Army Corps of Engineers has US$18 million to dredge Oakland to 15 metres Despite sanctions, Iranian volume up 11pc in 2010 to 3 million TEU Jiangsu's textile and garment exports up 38pc in first four months Singapore's SOXAL opens on Jurong Island where manufacturing thrives Shipper poll shows desire to share slow-steaming gains through lower rates Protectionism grips as 30 new export restrictions imposed in a year: ICC China joins US, Russia in opposing European carbon trading scheme India and China to lead global aviation, says departing IATA chief Frankfurt's Fraport pretax profit increases 25pc to US$393 million Canada's Bombardier's first quarter profits up 12pc to US$220 million Asiana flies to Portland, restores 747 freighter service to Seoul

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Ex-im operations shifting from ICD-Sabarmati to ICD-Khodiyar on June 21 Indian Register of Shipping appointed Recognised Organisation by Liberia Slow steaming contributing to peak season container shortage, says WSC Teamglobal launches direct consol service from Houston to Nhava Sheva Fieo asks Sharma for interest subvention, DEPB extension ICC denounces G20 rise in protectionism Slovenian PM to arrive on June 14,aims at doubling bilateral trade Sonias PA asks PM to lift ban on cotton exports US Consul General visits VCT Asia-north Europe rates more volatile since 2008 EU conference ban Decontrol of diesel pricing necessary to narrow fiscal gap: Rangarajan Survey ranks India 5th among best FDI destinations Coal India receives 18 import bids

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JUNE 8, 2011
Saudia Cargo increases service frequency to Amsterdam Starting today (8 June), Saudi Airlines Cargo is increasing its cargo services to Schiphol (Amsterdam) by two additional weekly flights. The national carrier of Saudi Arabia, which... Ceva and Iveco prolong alliance in Turkey to 2013 Logistics service provider Ceva and truck maker Iveco have prolonged a partnership that began in 2007 to 2013. The agreement foresees that Ceva will continue to distribute Iveco sp... Electronic truck toll in Poland Poland is going to introduce a new distance-related electronic toll on 1 July. The charges will be levied on around 1,800 km of motorways, A roads and regional links. The leve... Oebb says Rail Cargo Hungaria not for sale According to various media sources, the Austrian state railway OeBB does not want to sell its loss-making Hungarian freight arm Rail Cargo Hungaria (RCH/formerly MAV Cargo). The re... Interferryboats offering new intermodal transport service As from 13 June, Interferryboats (IFB) will organise daily shuttle connections between Belgium and Italy. According to a media release, the extension makes IFB the sole provider of... Globaltrans investing in its fleet Globaltrans, a leading private freight rail transportation group operating in Russia, the CIS and the Baltics, has been investing in its fleet. Last year, the group's fleet ex... UPS expanding capacity of air network in Americas UPS recently increased its cargo capacity by more than 50% on 19 weekly flights into Central and South America, replacing a Boeing 757 narrow-body aircraft with a new, larger B-767... Joint venture Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH (AFC) terminated European and Russian partners have jointly decided to stop the A320/A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion development programme for economic reasons and will therefore launc... Stuart Smith moves to ACS Paris Air Charter Service's Paris operation is moving to much larger offices after experiencing huge growth in 2010, and is now set to welcome Stuart Smith, from the company's New York f... Port of Antwerp reinforces IT leadership with APCS Over the past few years the port of Antwerp (Belgium) invested heavily in developing electronic communication for managing the supply chain as efficiently as possible. To bring thi... UTi Worldwide - higher revenues but lower profit The Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc has reported a net profit of USD 8.7 million, less net income attributable to non-controlling interests, in the q... Röhlig registered strong growth in 2010 The Bremen (Germany)-based logistics service provider Röhlig has reported that the results for fiscal 2010 were the second best in its history. Last year's upturn made a significan... Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics The global freight forwarder Geodis Wilson has strengthened its position in the US market by taking over domestic transport specialist One Source Logistics. US-based One Source Log... Demag Cranes delivers bulk handling MHCs to Canada Demag Cranes recently received an order to supply two mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Canada. The two identical machines are four-rope grab cranes for professional bulk h... European Shortsea Network publishes annual ESN report 2010 The European Shortsea Network (ESN), a networking platform for Shortsea Promotion Centres (SPCs) in 22 countries, has just published its annual ESN report for 2010. The report cont... EU Parliament introduces "polluter pays" principle Revising "Eurovignette" road haulage tax rules will make it possible for EU member states to charge hauliers for air and noise pollution costs, in addition to motorway to...

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JUNE 8, 2011
Gladding Hearn offers wind farm service vessel for U.S. market Port of Antwerp cuts tonnage dues for clean ships Maersk Line CEO says container shipping needs to change Dockwise may switch flags to protect its ships against pirates Steve Dick to retire from key Tidewater role

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JUNE 8, 2011
APL president announces plans to leave company in September Coast Guard cutter captain suspended due to grounding Portland Wheat Marketing Center offering pair of new courses Freight transport index finds shipments down during April Mitsui O.S.K. Lines earns DBJ environmental rating

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JUNE 8, 2011
VLCC market poised for upturn as ship list reduces Supply of tankers available to ship crude from the Middle East Gulf remains below 70 NYK secures short-term LNG time charter deal Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha has signed a four-year charter agreement to transport liquefied natural gas for French energy provider GDF Suez, positioning itself to beat the expected LNG gold rush with shorter contracts Ya-Sa Holding charters out suezmax at $21,000 a day Turkish shipowner Ytodayax tanker Yasa Polaris for one year at a respectable rate in line with the market price, as the suezmax one-year period market continues to provide a rare oasis of calm amid a sea of tanker volatility Baltic electronic trading screen makes debut trade The Baltic Exchange's determination to keep pace with the fast moving world of trading was cemented as its new, long-awaited, electronic screen for dry freight derivatives finally carried out its first trade today Libyan tanker fleet in lay-up V.Ships covering cost of reduced crews as vessels sit idle Investors shun shipping companies for offshore oil The tonnage supply-demand balance is a disincentive, while many investors have already lost money in shipping stocks over the past two years Basis for valuing ships is undergoing a sea change Traditional approaches are increasingly being regarded as inadequate to meet the latest accounting rules' more stringent requirements World's ports will need $830bn for infrastructure OECD report says maritime container volumes could quadruple by 2030 The advantages of having ready money Countries are not so different from impoverished and overexuberant shipping concerns, in both their irrational behaviour and their inability to live within their means Storm of protest brews among German owners Shipowners in Germany are furious about a decision by the country's government to cut subsidies Nordic countries stop gassing on CO2 reduction LNG fuel is finally moving forward enough to convince infrastructure to follow suit Shippers welcome Maersk call Changes in liner sector 'long overdue' Nautilus calls for 'European Jones Act' UK parliamentary group hears plea to protect investment in high-end maritime skills Dockwise chief threatens to quit Dutch flag over bar on armed guards Netherlands' parliament to discuss lifting restrictions on anti-pirate security next week Cruiseships orders underpin European shipbuilding Billions still being invested into passenger shipping DNV offers radical concepts to bear in mind for the economic upturn Class society releases details of two new bulk carrier design concepts which owners could use as the basis for selecting innovative features to be incorporated into new vessels Brodosplit isn't working Workers' action to try to save Croatia's biggest yard has within it a kernel of hope Transpacific box rates tumble Drewry's weekly Hong Kong-Los Angeles container rate benchmark has fallen 8.1% in seven days Speak out now on sulphur European shipowners are playing a dangerous waiting game Simple modifications could save fuel costs DNV says bulk carriers could save up to 10% in fuel costs with simple changes to design APL president Eng Aik Meng resigns Kenneth Glenn to take over following the latest in a series of personnel changes at NOL Portek in talks with potential rival bidder Stock rises to above ICTSI's offer price as Portek discloses another suitor

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JUNE 8, 2011
Chavez raises port fees VENEZUELAN President Hugo Chavez will substantially increase the country's port tariffs as of 24 June, according to a decree published in the government's official gazette Nuclear ship scrapping backed A GREEN group has backed the decision to break and recycle nuclear waste tanker Pacific Sandpiper in Europe, but emphasised that high safety standards are needed London FFA screens alight LONDON'S Baltic Exchange today executed the first trades on its new dry FFA screen Smuggler sentenced in US STOWAWAY Angel Gomez has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to smuggle drugs into the US CEOs offer Capes gloom FOUR CEOs of publicly traded drybulk companies are backing redictions of an extended Capesize rate trough Oz extends Indonesia cattle ban AUSTRALIA has suspended all exports of live cattle to Indonesia, agriculture minister Joe Ludwig said today in Brisbane Somalia urges hostages' release SOMALIA'S government has appealed to local pirates to release seven Indian seafarers still in captivity even though a ransom has been paid Russia coal terminal planned SUMMA Capital, which took control of Russia's Novorossiysk port at the end of last year, is planning to build a coal terminal at Wrangel Bay in the country's far east Antwerp offering discount for green ships GREEN ships will mean more pocket green for owners, Antwerp's port said today Capesize ballasters evade enticement HIGH RATES offered by Atlantic charterers to entice Capesize ballasters from the Pacific have resulted in a tonnage glut and a rate correction, brokers told Fairplay Dockwise warns on armed guards HEAVY-lift operator Dockwise has warned the Dutch government it might be forced to flag out if the country doesn't relax rules on armed guards EU freezes Libya port assets THE EUROPEAN Council has added six Libyan port authorities to its list of entities with assets frozen due to their links with the Gaddafi regime Medco shifts to gas MEDCO Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest independent oil and gas company, is shifting focus to natural gas to make up for falling oil production, the bank DnB NOR said today Valencia turns around port losses VALENCIA'S port today told Fairplay it turned around last year's losses to profits of €22.1M ($32.3M) in 2010 Safmarine's eye on the sky THE SKY might be no limit for Safmarine Container Lines.

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JUNE 8, 2011
Customs Announces ITDS "Single-Window" Data Set Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday a major step toward fulfilling a 10-year-old goal of giving importers a "single... AFL Short-Sea Service to Launch Next Week A New England-Halifax shuttle service, launched by American Feeder Lines as the forerunner of a planned coast-wide network of short-sea... FMC to Query Chinese Bond Rider Changes The Federal Maritime Commission will seek public comment on a proposal for an exchange rate adjusted bond rider for non-vessel-operating... US Chamber Calls for Elevated Border Trade Facilitation U.S. Chamber of Commerce leaders said Wednesday that the U.S. and Mexico should elevate their efforts to promote security and... UP, BNSF Sued for Price-Fixing Coal and coke mining firm Oxbow Corp. is suing the two largest U.S. railroads, Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway,... European Shippers Support Maersk CEO's Call for Change European shippers are endorsing the call for radical changes in the container industry by Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding, but... Ryder System Buys Hill Hire for $252 Million Ryder System expanded its truck leasing operations in the United Kingdom by acquiring British heavy truck leasing firm Hill Hire... DOT Freight Index Slipped in April Freight volume carried by for-hire transportation companies in April fell 1 percent from the previous month but was up 3.7... Baltic Exchange Launches Dry Freight Derivative Marketplace The Baltic Exchange's new electronic marketplace for dry freight derivatives, Baltex, began trading today. Baltex, which executed its first... DHL Express Expands US Service to Middle East, Asia DHL Express is adding flights connecting the U.S., Middle East and Asia, dedicating a new Boeing 747-400F to its intercontinental... US Chamber Board Picks Trucker Ruan as Chairman The board of directors at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce elected Iowa trucking industry executive John Ruan III as chairman... Inventory Restocking Arrives Earlier, Lasts Longer U.S. shippers moved more freight than normal in the first quarter, as a wave of inventory restocking hit earlier than... DHS May Ease Airport Shoe, Laptop Rules The Department of Homeland Security, in a move that would be welcomed by long lines of beleaguered travelers, is considering... Antwerp Introduces Discount for 'Green' Ships The port of Antwerp wiil reward "clean ships" with a 10 percent discount on tonnage based harbor dues from July... Mumbai Port Traffic Falls 18.5 Percent Container throughput in India's Port of Mumbai fell 18.5 percent year-over-year in the first two months of fiscal 2011-12, the... Dockwise Threatens to Quit Dutch Flag Heavy-lift shipping company Dockwise warned today that it will transfer its Dutch-flagged ships to a different register unless the Netherlands... Bremen/Bremerhaven Reports Record Box Traffic Container traffic at Bremen/Bremerhaven hit a record high in April as the German twin ports continue to outpace growth at... APL President Eng Aik Meng Resigns APL President Eng Aik Meng announced his resignation on Wednesday, expanding a rapid overhaul in the top leadership at one... Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Rate Slides Spot container freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific took a sharp turn downward in the last week, falling 8.1 percent... Japan Reports Record Trade Deficit Japan's trade deficit with the rest of the world soared more than three-fold to a record in the first part... Hapag-Lloyd Skips New Orleans Port Calls Hapag-Lloyd said it will omit the next three ship calls on its GS1 service between the U.S. Gulf and East...

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JUNE 8, 2011
CMA CGM confirms CO2 reductions on track TCC files for Chapter 15 protection PierPass fee to increase Transpac PSS to be postponed Antwerp to charge less for green ships

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JUNE 8, 2011
Fisherman spots slick US Coast Guard taps Oil Spill Liability Trust fund to bankroll response to reports of oil in US Gulf. Aframax on the block Korea Line Corp tanker set for auction in Hawaii as earlier sales reports prove false. Tanker titans tumble Shares of US-listed tanker owners take a beating as oil cartel leaves output levels unchanged. Pirates free Yuan Xiang Chinese ship with ties to group arrested with $3.6m in ransom cash sprung from pirate den in Somalia, sources claim. Stevenson strikes again Key chartering man Mike Fogarty to bolt Teekay's Gemini Tankers and rejoin old OMI boss at Diamond S Shipping. Dahlman jacks drill duo Equity analyst paints shares of US-listed drilling contractors with coveted rating as jack-up rates head north. Transatlantic wants SBS Christen Sveaas-controlled group in talks to buy his Kistefos-owned SBS Marine offshore shipping company in Aberdeen. Mermaid outlines Oslo plan Thoresen Thai Agencies' offshore arm prepares to raise up to $105m from private placement of drilling unit. SKIL targets IPO Owner of India's Pipavav Shipyard going to market to raise more than $250m to reduce debt. SCI planning cull Indian state owner will offload ageing bulker and tanker this year, with up to 12 more sales possible. Drifting ship secured German vessel suffered engine failure at entrance to Dardenelles, but tug brought it safely to anchor. 'Owners level with crews' Anti-piracy expert backs owners' claim they do not hold anything back from crews about hostage terrors.

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JUNE 8, 2011
World, Finnair enter cargo flights agreement World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, has entered into an agreement with Finnair Cargo to provide MD-11 all-cargo flights serving Helsinki, Shanghai and New York, starting June 15. The new service is to operate twice a week using... TNT adds Delhi/Europe freighter service TNT Express has started a dedicated Boeing 767 freighter service between India and Europe, the company said Wednesday. The service will run five times a week between New Delhi and TNT's European air hub in Belgium, with a stopover in Dubai on the ... DHL Express boosts U.S./Mideast/Asia service DHL Express this week started next-day intercontinental flights between the United States and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific to the United States to meet increased demand along these trade lanes. The Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by Polar Ai... Latin airlines: EU emissions scheme 'illegal' The Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport Association has asked the region's governments and airlines to reject the inclusion of international aviation in the EU-Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). The association called the scheme "an illegal,... Emirates selects Uganda agency representation Emirates Shipping Line has established agency representation with Equator Line Uganda in Uganda. Landlocked Uganda is typically reached through Kenya, where Emirates calls on two services from the Far East, Pakistan, and Middle East.... NOL departures continue as Eng leaves APL Eng Aik Meng will step down as president of liner carrier APL at the end of August, the line's Singapore-based parent company NOL said Wednesday. Eng Eng will be replaced by APL veteran Ken Glenn, who is president of APL's North Asia region. NOL s... Pilots to reduce Mississippi draft 2 feet Pilots who guide ships in and out of the Mississippi River say they will reduce the depth to which ships can be loaded because of silting from this spring's floods and a lack of funds for dredging. Capt. Michael R. Lorino Jr., president of the As... Nike embraces 'dashboard' Nike embraces "dashboard" Nike embraces "dashboard"... Operational deficits 'unsustainable' Air services announcements DHL Express boosts U.S./Mideast/Asia serviceDHL Express this week started next-day intercontinental flights between the United States and the Middle East and Asia-Pacific to the United States to meet increased demand along these trade lanes. TNT ad...

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JUNE 8, 2011
Port of Antwerp to reward cleaner ships Measure follows an initiative by the International Association of Ports and Harbours Environmental Ship Index initiative. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Small movements across South Africa. European bunker prices rise Piraeus prices 'crazily high'. Collision left 1.5 metre gash in bunker tank 330 mt of fuel oil leaked into UK dock despite prompt action by bulker's crew. Capesize bulkers slow-steaming while bunker prices remain high But broker suggests it is unlikely to be a long-term trend. Finnish forest industry calls for delay of 0.10% ECA sulphur limit Says IMO decision creates competitive disadvantage for countries in ECA regions, wants equity with global sulphur restrictions. Mid-week bunker prices mostly up at Asian ports Supplies of bunker material mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Sunken bunker tanker brought ashore at Bangladesh Two-member investigation committee was set up to look into the sinking of MV OT Moon. Bunker regulations must have 'regard for practicalities' Legislation sometimes passed for 'idealistic reasons,' bunker conference told. Offshore operator chooses fuel efficient Wärtsilä system DSCV vessel will use Wärtsilä Low Loss Concept and the ECOMeter. Hyundai Oilbank buys bunker fuel cargo amid tight avails Company purchases 30,000 mt of 380 cSt product from Singapore for June delivery. Lanka IOC reports 14% drop in bunker sales revenue Looks forward to 'a lot better' year in 2011-2012. Singapore-based trading firm acquires bunker tanker Plans to acquire more newbuilds to operate in Singapore's bunker industry.

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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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