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October 10, 2011

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*Shipping News* US scraps deadline for screening of air cargo The US Transportation Security Administration told freight-shipping trade groups that it will no longer require all air cargo bound for the US to be screened by the end of the year. Charged up suezmax tanker rates fan hopes for rally Rents for suezmax tankers rose to the highest level since March 28, stoking optimism that a broader rally may lift global fleet earnings above breakeven levels.

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CMA CGM dismisses Hong Kong rumour, no plans to buy or charter new ships Panama Canal sees throughput rise 7pc to 322.1 million tons in F2011 East-west freight rates off 18 points since March, volatility grows US retail sees 2.8pc more holiday sales after 5.8pc back-to-school boost Horizon saved from bankruptcy with US$650 million refinancing deal Hunan provincial cargo volume increases 12.8pc in first eight months Canada denies subsidising shipping to divert US cargo through its ports New Zealand enhances efforts to rescue stranded ship, reduce oil slick APL tests supply chain security in anti-terror test with FBI European forwarder volume rises from 46 to 53 on Danske Bank index European Shippers Council urges action in advancing green shipping Kuehne + Nagel opens distribution hub in Cartagena, Colombia CEVA Logistics strikes deal with Miele white goods in South Africa Pacific Basin Economic Council meets in Hawaii November 9 - 10 European court upholds EU right to tax carbon emissions beyond its airspace Cathay Pacific launches western China freighter service to Chengdu TIACA praises Transportation Security Administration for screening delay

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Italian co. hopes to deliver more vessels in India No short-term plans to purchase, long-term charter-in vessels: CMA CGM Pranesh Rathod is KPSAA President for 2011-12; other office-bearers too elected SCI to pump in 3,700 cr. for acquiring 24 vessels Teamglobal Logistics commences Hyderabad office Chowgules Jaigad facility named Angre Port CoPT to offer 30 pc discount in charges for feeder vessels calling ICTT DP World takes home three honours at MALA 2011 JNPT participates in INMEX India 2011 One more terminal planned with Chinese help in Colombo Export permits issued for 4.21 lakh t sugar so far Govt may announce sops for labour-intensive export sectors soon India asks Pak to keep timelines, negative list short Industry demands hike in RBD palmolein import duty May snap off free trade talks with India, warns EU Meet to discuss investment opportunities in UAE industrial park Nafed for lowering onion MEP to $ 350/t Samsung intends making India export hub Sharma optimistic of clinching FTA with EU this year US likely to restore trade benefits to India soon WTO reduces world trade growth forecast Albacor Shipping USA moves heavy transformer through West Virginia Crowleys dedicated project cargo management division launched PCN reaches 100-member milestone

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Amsterdam-Schiphol adds further China freighter link Amsterdam-Schiphol has further strengthened its freighter links with China, following the launch of China Southern Airlines' twice weekly B777F services to Chongqing. The new fligh... Finnair starts scheduled flights to Dubai Today Finnair is starting to operate scheduled flights between Helsinki and Dubai. The route will be flown three times per week in the winter season until 23 March 2012. It is oper... Track building for Tanger-Rabat-Casablanca rail link Track building for the first high-speed railway in Africa has begun. In 2015 the new Tanger-Rabat-Casablanca route in Morocco is to travelled at 320 km/h for the first time. With t... German logistics industry agrees to switch pallets Industry, trade and service providers agreed cooperative, transparent pallet processing in Germany under the umbrella of the services provider GS1 Germany. The sector now has a sta... US truckload turnover rises to three-year high in Q2 The turnover rate for over-the-road truck drivers in the US rose to 79% in the second quarter, marking the third quarter in a row of increased churn in the driver market. The turno... More intermodal links to Baltic Sea ports Intermodal transport is beefing up links between the Rhine-Neckar area and Northern Germany and the German Baltic Sea ports. To this end, the existing shuttle train Karlsruhe - Ham... Fiege extends board from its own ranks As of 1 January 2012, the Fiege Group will be expanding its board with the current division heads. In addition to the current board members Dr Hugo Fiege, Heinz Fiege, Dr Stefan Ku... Ethiopian Airlines first African carrier to order Boeing's 777 freighter Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for four Boeing 777 freighters, making Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to order the twin-engine jet. The order is... German sea transport up 6.4% in first half 2011 In the first half of 2011 cargo throughput of sea transport in Germany rose 6.4% on the same period of the previous year. According to preliminary data of the German Statistical Of... Buss and Imperial Reederei establish joint venture The Buss Group from Hamburg and Imperial Reederei Duisburg have established a joint venture to operate the plant port of Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg-Huckingen. B... HATLAPA extends its product portfolio for Offshore Support Vessels Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in Triplex, a Norwegian deck machinery company. HATLAPA's traditional product portfolio of... Movianto operates new distribution centre in Bavaria For its long-standing business partner 3M Espe, Movianto, the German logistics company that specialises in pharmaceutical logistics and health care services, is assuming the exclus... Groundbreaking ceremony for new Raben Goup logistics centre Holland's Raben Group is investing some EUR 18 million in the new development of a throughput and logistics facility with a total area of 48,000 sqm. During the symbolic groundbrea... New Kuehne + Nagel distribution centre in Cartagena, Colombia In the presence of numerous customers and business partners, Colombia's transport minister, German Cardona and Karl Gernandt, chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International, inaugurated ...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Trinity Offshore selected to build Harvey Gulf LNG-fueled OSV's Wärtsilä to power first U.S. flag LNG-fueled offshore vessels

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
FMC looking into reasons for US-bound cargo making detour Weekly rail freight count sees both sides of ledger Customized Brokers taps Ryan as perishables logistics specialist APL holds anti-terrorism drill at Seattle marine terminal Change of command set for Everett Coast Guard unit

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Dry market to hold steady as tanker rise tails off Capesize and panamax rates to hold, while supramaxes will rise Eurotunnel welcomes EU Channel Tunnel probe Investigation to look into UK and France's non-compliance with European Union legislation DBIS wins Peel Ports deal to upgrade agri-bulk systems Software provider to revamp programs at UK's biggest import facility Capesize rates to stay steady through October Rates bounce back following China's holidays, but not to previous levels Wider eyes on the sea While the UK Coastguard's visual lookout stations are being stood down, the National Coastwatch Institution is looking to grow under a new chairman Hamburg brokers did not cook the books Market and discounted cash flow valuations are not per se right or wrong, they are two different perspectives for judging an investment Banks close in on Dr Peters ship funds Nordea threatens to force sale of two product tankers, as others 'face restructuring' The Joneses are no different from us Absence of a 'league table' and identity of the 'haves' are the only variations Intertanko leans towards greenhouse gas compensation fund for shipping Industry lobby group might now accept market-bases measures, with caveats Sami appoints National Security Inspectorate to vet armed guards Association says the insurance industry will get on board within a year CMA CGM puts plans to re-enter newbuilding market on hold French box giant quashes rumours that it is poised to order 9,000 teu ships Atlantic suezmax earnings hit five-month high Chartering boost in West Africa pushes up daily returns Maritime UK puts $5.6bn price tag on low-sulphur rules Crunch time approaching, according to Chamber of Shipping Atlantic Wind sale indicative of ailing sector Reefer newbuilding book stands at zero as charter rate slide is set to continue Wärtsilä will supply engines for first US-flagged LNG-powered platform supply vessels Contract sees delivery in 2013 and includes options for follow-on orders Death by protectionism The inquiry into Canadian and Mexican ports should focus on US harbour maintenance fee Rena hull may be cracking Authorities say grounded containership could break in two if weather turns Small dry bulk ships are top performers in distressed market Strong grain trade and slow fleet growth propping up charter rates Greek owner claims German ships are breaking tonnage tax rules SeaTask chief says 'numerous' ships are flying foreign flag while profiting from tax breaks VLCC earnings forecast slashed by 40% Earnings projections for all tanker sizes downgraded by Dahlman Rose & Co Dry bulk rates set to drop before 2012 Current rally is only a 'short-term squeeze' Intertanko members 'deeply concerned' by market conditions Low charter rates said to be combining with operational costs to make an unsustainable situation Five dead in Keppel Subic accident Stern ramp collapses on scaffolding at Philippines yard James Fisher plans to expand defence business Group eyes Asia as UK defence market is shrinking and becoming too bureaucratic Ratings really matter Anything that makes access to the capital markets more expensive is surely unwelcome Closure of Danish Maritime Safety Administration 'will not hit standards' New government to transfer responsibilities such as piloting from MoD to other ministries Greenland's riches remain elusive The 2011 project cost set to reach $600m, as Cairn extends drilling season

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Delhi puts brakes on SCI DELHI has directed government-run SCI to go slow on expanding its fleet LB harbour access deepened VLCCS today can steam directly to berth at Long Beach rather than first lightering offshore Cruise refit awarded FINCANTIERI said today its Palermo yard has won a contract to refit the cruise ship Bleu de France Liability shift urged on toxic perils SHIPOWNERS, not breakers, should be responsible for end-of-life inventories of hazardous materials on ships, an EU-tied workshop has been told Thessaloniki welcomes partial privatisation GREECE'S second-largest port Thessaloniki has reportedly said it would welcome privatisation - for all but conventional cargo NZ transport tsar says spill to hit shore NEW ZEALAND'S transport minister Steven Joyce has told reporters "we should expect oil to come ashore" from a box ship stranded on a reef off Tauranga Collision mariner sought A MARINER was still listed as missing today after a collision between a general cargo ship and a fishing vessel off northern Spain Oz union mulls more strikes MARITIME Union of Australia told Fairplay today it is considering further labour action in conjunction with more strikes by Patrick Stevedores workers Japan's fuel oil imports rise 57% JAPAN imported 3.7M more barrels of fuel oil in 1H2011, a 57% increase year on year, according to a new report

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Trucking Employment Up Slightly in September Employment in for-hire trucking rose only two tenths of a percent in September from August, as the U.S. unemployment rate remained... Owners Pull 11,087 Idled Railcars Out of Storage North American railcar owners pulled 11,087 more units out of sidings and other storage areas in September, for the largest... TransCore Finds Truck Revenue, Rates Up 10 Percent For-hire truckload carriers increased their revenue 10 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period... Manufacturing Jobs to Shift from China to US, Report Says A big shift of manufacturing from China to the U.S. and other parts of North America will create up to... Freight Rate, Surcharge Updates for Week of Oct. 3-7 Hapag-Lloyd will apply a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the U.S. to the Indian Subcontinent, starting... Con-Way Freight Names Clark Executive VP New Con-way Freight President W. Gregory Lehmkuhl chose Thomas W. Clark, a 26-year Con-way veteran, as his executive vice president... Air Freight Rate Index Levels Off The Drewry Air Freight Price Index for international rates out of Asia fell 10.1 percent in August compared to last... Hume's Reaction to Canadian Rail Report, Reregulation Claims (Video) Forrest C. Hume, an attorney with Forrest C. Hume Law Corp., shares his thoughts regarding Transport Canada's report on rail... Toyota Tells Japanese Suppliers to Slash Costs Toyota is telling its parts suppliers in Japan to cut prices or face being replaced by overseas competitors as the... TNT Express Downgrades Revenue Outlook TNT Express issued a profit warning this week because of weak demand on Asia-Europe routes, the continued losses in the... Crafting Relationships Michaels Stores had a somewhat different experience in the chaotic first half of 2010 than that of many other large... Trade Sense Last week was supposed to be the time when adults got back in the room, as far as U.S. trade... Yes, They Have Bananas Port Hueneme, a small port 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles, is scheduled for some changes in its top executives,... Banana Warfare Bananas are the world's most traded fruit. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates world exports of... Fresh Approach to Marketing Consumers in every part of the globe must be following the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor... CMA CGM Denies Reports of Large Vessel Order CMA CGM denied reports Friday it is close to signing a $2 billion order for 20 large container ships from... Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 Freighters Ethiopian Airlines became the first African customer for the 777 freighter, placing an order for four of Boeing's twin-engine, widebody...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Is radical change around the corner? These are desperate times for the liner shipping community. Freight rates are continuing to fall on most trade lanes, the peak season was a wash-out and it is too late for any recovery of note to take place. Meanwhile, there is again talk of protectionist measures being put in place by several governments and to cap it all there are still many large vessels to be delivered. About 70% of the 4.9 million TEU backlog comprise post-panamax tonnage Santos to breach three million TEU mark this year CMA CGM denies order Rescue effort for Rena moves into full swing Horizon finalises its recapitalisation plan Chennai congestion is to ease

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Wells examines Rena impact Wells Fargo analyst says grounding of Costamare-controlled containership could cost owner $1.3m in lost revenue. MLL wades into wind Danish shipping syndicate's US liner wing forges alliance as it races to cash in on growing demand for offshore wind. Cyprus tied to cape buy Brokers finger Andreas Hadjiyiannis-led owner as the buyer behind $18.5m raid on Asian cape. DRYS: 'timing is everything' Pankaj Khanna says tanker IPO is on the backburner but US-listed owner is open to selling Ocean Rig if the price is right. QM2 suffers fire Blaze extinguished in engine room of Cunard flagship off Canadian coast. SDRL keeps ticker spinning John Fredriksen-led driller secures $550m loan hours after revealing two newbuilding contracts. More woe for VL values A new VLCC from a Korean or Japanese yard is now worth less than $90m, expert says. Crewman feared dead Australian police say it is unlikely Filipino who fell from German bulker will be found alive. Wightlink warns UK ferry operator says staff will go if it is forced to cut sailings. Polembros pounces on VL Greek owner swoops for Japanese-controlled VLCC as second hand values experience further pain. Shipowners need big cars George Economou declines to declare victory, the dangers of bottom fishing and the shipping chief who declines to become a newspaper seller. Moody's downs UK banks The two top British ship-lending banks are caught up in a ratings slap-down. If the price is right... Shares of George Economou-led owner soar as Street reacts to Cosco resolution and potential sale of Ocean Rig stake.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Washington Notebook October Feature Keep working Lines add calls to Americas service A trio of liner carriers operating a service between the west coast of South America and the U.S. East Coast will tweak the loop's rotation to include new calls at Buenaventura and Balboa. The Americas service, operated by CSAV, Hamburg Süd, and CC... Evergreen adjusts intra-Asia service Evergreen Line said this week it is splitting an intra-Asia service between China and Indonesia into two unlinked feeder loops. The carrier's former HBI service will now become two feeders - one linking Hong Kong with mainland China and another lin... Maersk enters U.S. offshore wind market Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), the U.S.-flag vessel arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has established a working relationship with Apex Offshore Wind to support the development, financing and construction of utility-scale offshore wind energy facilities in N... Stolt-Nielsen: Chemical tanker market slides 'sideways' Stolt-Nielsen said it had profit of $22.2 million in the third quarter ending Aug. 31, compared to a profit of $26.6 million in the same 2010 period. Profits were lower even though operating revenue rose to $529.8 million in the third quarter, comp... Horizon Lines completes refinancing Horizon Lines has completed a $652.8 million comprehensive refinancing that will give it adequate liquidity to fund continuing operations and the ability to achieve substantial additional debt reduction. "We now have a new capital structure that eli... Beaver leads U.S. salvage group The American Salvage Association has elected Tim Beaver, chief executive officer of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., to president. Beaver succeeds Mauricio Garrido, who served as president from 2009-2011.Paul Hankins at Donjon-SMIT was elected vice p... Ex-Im Bank's first Tajikistan transaction The U.S. Export-Import Bank is supporting its first transaction in the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan, which includes the purchase of Boeing 737-900ER plane by Somon Air, an airline based in Dushanbe. This is Boeing's first sale to Somon Air a...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Bunker prices head higher Crude futures experienced its biggest weekly gain in over 7 months. Canadian Authorities detain Greek tugboat Line broke leaving the carrier stranded and posing a risk to the environment. Middle Eastern bunker prices firm Deliveries were available for supply up to and including October 21 in Cape Town. LNG tankers in 'multi million dollar dual-fuel retrofit' Qatar to make 'substantial savings' by enabling tankers to switch from conventional fuel to LNG. MGO prices gain double-digits in Rotterdam and Hamburg Congestion at a couple of loading racks was still an issue in Rotterdam. Moody's upgrades shipping line after refinancing Horizon rating changed from 'Probability of Default' to 'Limited Default'. Tanker industry sustainability under threat INTERTANKO's Council expresses 'deep concern' about current market conditions. Market Based Measures to cut ship emissions 'not justified at this time' INTERTANKO supports mandatory technical and operational efficiency measures, but says industry 'is already incentivised by high fuel prices' to reduce fuel use. Orders for LNG engines as fears over ULSD avails grow 'We are witnessing a transformation of the marine industry as it charts a course towards a new era for natural gas,' says Warstila. Maxcom expands West African coverage Announces supply of MGO at Port Gentil and Libreville. UK maritime sector warning on annual £3.6 billion ECA cost 'These regulations will create considerable financial, logistical, societal and even environmental impacts,' says Maritime UK submission. Asian bunker prices firming as week ends Supplies of IFOs tight in Singapore and Hong Kong. Stolt Tankers posts profitable third quarter Rates firmed 'in response to higher bunker prices and other operational costs.' Japan's fuel oil imports up following quake On higher demand from domestic power sector even as sales of bonded bunkers to ships fell. Singapore bunker premiums at eight-month high Premiums expected to remain high until next week due to lack of cutter stocks. K-Line placed on credit watch K-Line expected to take longer to restore its financial soundness, says S&P. NuStar to pump millions into refinery upgrades Refinery to produce ultra low sulphur diesel as its key product, says NuStar. Response underway to contain bunker spill from grounded ship 'Relatively small' oil spill has potential to be New Zealand's 'most significant maritime pollution disaster in decades'

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COMPANIES

Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises

Graz

Investment in Austrian MarineXchange

CRUISES

Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.

Naha

Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.

PORTS

Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.

Genoa

Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.

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

JOBS

Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month

Genoa

The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.

PORTS

Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.

Matera/Taranto

A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days

SHIPPING

Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage

Kallithea

First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues

SHIPPING

Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%

Marrakech

Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme

CELEBRATION

Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary

Barcelona

A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.

JOBS

Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous

Rome

The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Zebbug

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

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

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

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

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