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October 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Hurricane Jova hits Mexico's main Pacific port Hurricane Jova flooded the streets of Mexico's main Pacific port with torrential rain on Wednesday, inundating popular beach resorts and killing at least four people in mudslides. Bold bid to pump oil from listing ship A salvage crew yesterday made a daring landing on a crippled container ship leaking oil off New Zealand, as the vessel's owners apologised for the country's worst sea pollution crisis.

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LA September container imports decline 0.16pc, but exports up 26.6pc Rena's oil hits NZ beaches, ship's break-up averted as seas calm OOCL updates additions, subtractions in Grand Alliance winter programme Reliability improves on Asia routes in peak season, says SeaIntel China hires lobbyist to help defeat US currency bill to force RMB float Wal-Mart says: Keep pricing low and stop freight rate volatility Hamburg Sud names sixth 7,100-TEU ship the Santa Rose Transport law firm Norton Rose sees restructuring, insolvency for majors Wuhan to build Yangluo port area to serve middle and upper Yangtze Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority signs deal with Brazil ports New Delhi urged to exempt Vallarpadam box shop from strict cabotage law Saudi Arabia gives go-ahead to Red Sea-Persian Gulf landbridge railway London Gateway to open in 2013 with kick-off capacity of 1.6 million TEU India upgrades with Allcargo purchase of e-RTGs in Mumbai, Chennai DHL Express launches weekly Bangalore-Leipzig freighter service Lufthansa: High Court Frankfurt night flight ban will kill air cargo Cathay commends Hong Kong chief executive's vow to enhance logistics Hong Kong's AAT airport volume off 7pc to 57,209 tonnes in September UPS extends electronic customs clearance offer to air cargo customers

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Bad vibrations lead to costly dispute for shipmanager ICS says CO2 compensation fund could help ports adapt to climate change Idling tankers projected to touch 2-decade high MALA 2011 again raises the bar for industry awards Piracy issue back on maritime agenda Transworld Group bags 3 prestigious awards at MALA 2011 Coffee exports surpass $ 1 bn milestone in 2010-11 Exporters peeved by high global cotton output estimates Exports up again in September, but deceleration on Govt must provide more fillip to exports despite odds: Fieo New drawback rates will benefit leather industry: CLE Planning for retirement? Think deeply Stop India & China abusing subsidies to boost exports: US

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Gefco opens overland transport branch in Stuttgart Gefco Germany is continuing its expansion strategy and opening a new branch for overland transport in Stuttgart (Germany). On an area of 1,200 sqm the new site offers transport ser... Czech Railways orders 16 Railjets from Siemens Siemens Mobility has received a EUR 200 million order from the Czech railway company Ceske Drahy (CD) for the delivery of 16 seven-car Railjet trains. This order involves an option... ITG and Bosman start Munich-Belgium truck services ITG and the Dutch logistics company Wim Bosman now offer regular direct truck transportation between Munich and Belgium. This new relation comprehensively connects Belgium and Luxe... FedEx Express launches new intra-India service FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp, has launched FedEx Economy, an intra-India, door-to-door, day-definite express delivery service for ground consignments. With this la... Locos upgraded for European rail freight services on High Speed 1 DB Schenker Rail (UK) is to upgrade five class 92 locomotives for rail freight operations on High Speed 1, as it continues with its plans to introduce regular services on Britain's... Würth Logistics accompanies warehouse project in Sweden The intralogistics team of Würth Logistics from Chur (Switzerland) was chosen in September to carry out the detailed planning and implementation of a new major project for the Swed... Gebrüder Weiss expands air and sea management team Vojislav Jevtic has assumed the management of global product management seafreight and management project logistics and breakbulk at Weiss brothers as of 1 October. Born in Hamburg... Fesco and BLG Logistics establish joint venture The BLG Logistics Group and Fesco have established a joint venture to develop comprehensive logistics solutions for the Russian automotive industry. The initial investment is EUR 1... Damage of at least EUR 50 million from Waldhof disaster The river Rhine near St Goarshausen was closed for a total of 33 days due to the Waldhof disaster. The damage amounts to approximately EUR 50-55 million. Experts took about five mo... EU-Russia aviation summit: normalisation and liberalisation At the EU-Russia aviation summit, which started yesterday in St Petersburg, European airport trade body ACI Europe denounced the lack of progress in normalising aviation relations ... Boeing opens China service centre in Beijing Boeing this week opened a new service centre in Beijing, to provide enhanced product support to China's growing commercial aviation industry. It comprises highly-qualified pilots a... Short-term night-flight ban in Frankfurt Just one and a half weeks before commissioning a new runway, a German administrative court has imposed a night-flight ban on Frankfurt airport. According to the planning decision f...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Port of Portland Commission Oks industrial land purchase Port of Everett supports newly-passed free trade deals Corps closing Ballard locks for routine maintenance Sea-Tac Airport marks arrival of Cargolux 747-8 freighter Commerce Department report finds US exports drop during August

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
DP World's London share listing disappoints Analysts point to limited free float as root of the problem South-South trade can be win-win for dry bulk investors The new so-called Southern Silk Route is among a number of reasons to be cautiously cheerful in distressed dry bulk circles Greek dry bulk spending halved in first nine months Canny owners play waiting game as bulker prices head downwards Fincantieri's struggling Sestri Ponente yard seals $68m state aid Genoa port authority reported to be adding further funds Shale gas poised to boost American coal exports The US could become the world's swing producer of coal, but only when its miners increase production VLCC prices continue nosedive Falling values for secondhand VLCCs will lead to more owners considering the scrapping option Greek bulker owners 'more optimistic' than Asian counterparts But fragmented industry has to discipline itself, Marine Money conference in Athens is told Shipping must communicate now Protection of brand value and a strong communication ethos can make a company attractive to public and private equity Faster than the speed of spin Artful words and a pledge such as that used to advertise Daily Maersk seem to lift us out of the realm of the possible Weak spot market takes shine off Fairstar Third quarter loss hits $2.6m, but strong position anticipated for next year Teekay has the financial clout and market scope for deal Alliance could bring expansion on a wholesale basis Sevan set to reap benefits of having Teekay as a partner History of rescue deal reveals clues as to future game-plan Product tanker values could fall by a fifth if global economy slumps again Under a 'stress scenario' refined product trade would decrease vessel demand, says DVB Bank's research team Puerto Rico officials sued over security fee Shippers and liner companies describe it as discriminatory and unconstitutional Mediterranean product tanker rates boosted by Turkish Straits delays Product tankers are latest tanker segment to be positively affected by congestion China export bank pitches for more European business Cexim has $12bn portfolio, including 80 overseas owners, but says Chinese builders losing out this year Supramax rates poised for fresh 2011 record US Gulf-Europe route lifts Atlantic market as pet coke cargoes drive increased demand Fesco and BLG form joint venture for St Petersburg car handling Russian auto market to become Europe's biggest, partners say Venezuela drug bust marks new high in seizures Discovery of 478 kg of cocaine on board Bernhard Schulte-managed bulker highlights rising trend in maritime drug smuggling cases Trailer Bridge receives second delisting notice All eyes on $82.5m bond maturity in November Rena master has 'exemplary record' New Zealand 'found no problems' with vessel during September inspection Capesize rates reach 11-month high Pacific round voyage tops $30,000 a day as Australia's Rio Tinto reports record iron ore production in third quarter Rena's P&I insurer confirms cover is capped New Zealand can look to IMO but its failure to ratify recent conventions means provisions are limited Albanese links Rena incident to need for shipping reform 'Very grave error' to think that domestic shipping industry does not matter New arbitration centres will take time to evolve While Singapore presents a challenge to London new players will have to wait their turn Kanway opens service to Vietnam Taiwan operator betting on increased trade between southern China and Hai Phong Costamare apologises to New Zealand Owner of Rena cites 'great regret' at anguish caused by 350-tonne spill as Tauranga port closes overnight Hamworthy says orders are healthy UK supplier reports stable market conditions Carry on regardless Shipping never ever throws a collective hissy fit and stops serving the global economy A solid boost to trade Improved sentiment on both sides of the Pacific is reason to smile

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Staggering Saga sells VLCC NORWAY'S Saga Tankers said today it has sold its second ship in six weeks and warned that it risks breaching covenants in loans LNG subsidy approved THE EC has approved a 925M zolty ($277M) subsidy for building an LNG terminal in Poland, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Wider box ship layups seen BOX SHIPPING companies might need to lay up vessels aggregating more than 1M teu to rebalance the market and stop the rate fall, a BIMCO analyst has warned. Wider box ship lay-ups predicted Goa iron ore slowed IRON ORE exports through Goa, India's biggest exporter state, are being squeezed by suspension notices and orders issued against some companies for illegal mining and exports VLCC value erosion cited THE VLCC sold today by Saga Tankers had lost more than half of its value in just 18 months, a shipping analyst pointed out today Textile cargo patterns shift TEXTILE and apparel cargo flows into Germany have been shifting from China to other Asian countries and North Africa, a study has shown Korea Line, banks plan crunch talks ANOTHER meeting between the receivers of the insolvent Korea Line Corp and "interested parties" is scheduled tomorrow Singapore bunker prices jump BUNKER prices have been firming with crude at more than $100 per barrel again this week, causing Singapore prices to jump on tight supply PIL nearer PST delisting SINGAPORE'S PIL has moved closer to its intention of delisting and privatising Pacific Shipping Trust UK's WFW combines with Singapore firm UK SHIPPING law firm Watson Farley & Williams has entered into a venture with the Singapore firm Asia Practice Indonesia might restore coal export tax INDONESIA could reinstate a coal export tax, which it abolished in 2006 after exporters and miners challenged the rules in court, IHS McCloskey reported today Rio Tinto shipments soar MINING giant Rio Tinto today reported record iron ore sales for the quarter ended 30 September, as shipments gained from Western Australia's Pilbara region

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
J.B. Hunt Transport Profit Rises 32 Percent J.B. Hunt Transport Services stayed well ahead of a slowing economy in the third quarter, increasing its net profit 32... DOT Chief LaHood Won't Serve Second Term Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he won't stay on the job for another term, nor will he run... Manufacturing Index Shows Slower Growth U.S. factory activity continues to grow in an unsettled economy but at a slower pace, the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI said in... DOT Freight Index Hits Three-Year High Freight carried by for-hire transportation providers posted a month-to-month gain of 0.4 percent in August, reaching its highest level since... Rail Traffic Outpaces 2010 in Latest Week North America's major freight railroads hauled 2.1 percent more intermodal traffic than a year earlier in the week ending Oct.... FedEx Ground Opens Major North Carolina Hub FedEx Ground opened a $100 million sorting and distribution hub in North Carolina Wednesday that will speed package deliveries in... Virginia Ports Expand Market Reach via Rail The Virginia Port Authority is expanding its market for discretionary container shipments into the Southeast and the Midwest through two... LaHood Says Infrastructure Bill Likely by Year-End Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he thinks Congress will pass an "infrastructure program" by the end of this calendar year.... Japanese Container Exports to Slow, Analyst Says Japanese containerized cargo exports will slow to 0.2 percent in fiscal 2011, which started on April 1, after growing 9.2... Hold the Shovels South Carolina's refusal to grant a permit to deepen the Savannah River is just a bend in the river, say... Rail Peaks and Caution Flags North American intermodal traffic is hitting all-time weekly highs but the biggest railroads are raising caution flags about how the... Prep for Fall Peak The rail peak season is under way for intermodal and some other cargoes, and the heads of major railroads have... Analyst Says ECRI Warning Could Signal Rail Slump A recession forecast from the Economic Research Cycle Institute could point to a slump in rail freight volumes in coming... Transplace Acquires Intermodal Marketer Logistics services company Transplace is expanding from its trucking base into intermodal rail by acquiring intermodal marketer Celtic International. ... US Trade Deficit With China Hits Record $29 Billion The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to a four-month low in August but the trade deficit with China hit a... Agencies Detain Containers at Port of San Juan Federal, state and municipal agents said three containers were detained for improper placards among the 252 containers and tanks checked... Congested Indian Port Suspends Export Operations The port-terminal authorities at Chennai, India's second-largest container gateway, temporarily suspended export cargo movements and scaled back vessel handling as... Lufthansa Sees 'Major Setback' in Frankfurt Flight Ban SHENZHEN - Lufthansa Cargo CEO Karl Ulrich Garnadt says the carrier remains committed to an expansion plan at Frankurt Airport... Frankfurt, London Heathrow Cargo Traffic Down Frankfurt airport in September handled 5.3 percent less freight than a year ago and London Heathrow's cargo traffic shrunk 3.7... Cargolux Gets Second 747-8 Freighter, Loads First Cargolux has loaded cargo onto its first 747-8 freighter and will take over a second aircraft Thursday, after settling a... Stranded Container Ship Expected to Break Apart A chartered Mediterranean Shipping Co. container ship that foundered on a reef in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty is expected... DB Schenker Begins Germany-China Container Rail Service DB Schenker said its new daily rail container service between Germany and China, starting in late November, will more than... Congress Passes Three Free Trade Pacts Congress on Wednesday passed free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Once the terms of the deals...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Rena: salvors prepare for the worst Panama Canal still on track OPEC cuts demand forecast again Durban suffers strike action P&O Ferrymasters improves support from Libbey Leerdam

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
ADM orders bulker trio Archer Daniels Midland puts rumours to bed as it inks order at Oshima Shipbuilding in a bid to beef up bulker arsenal. Tankers fail CCM stress test Market titans face tough third quarter but Clarkson Capital believes OSG has what it takes to ride out the storm. Dockwise seeks relaxation Dutch heavylift operator asks lenders to back "contingency plan" in anticipation of continued market turbulence. Diamond seals Cido deal Wall Street legend Wilbur Ross proves cash is king as US product tanker owner secures spot in the big leagues. BP boost for Sullum Voe BP's west of Shetland development will save Sullom Voe from eventual closure. SeaBird CFO steps down Timothy Isden leads hunt for new finance chief as Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner closes in on cures for cash crisis. Pay cut for Star supramax Nasdaq-listed owner will be bagging less from one of its ships which has rejoined Cargill for an extra year, brokers say. Bollore boosts Gabon French group's CEO Vincent Bollore pledges $147m for upgrade at Owendo. Fairstar plots spot exit Oslo-listed heavylift owner fights for survival in savage spot market plagued by excess capacity and declining cargo. Baltic boost for Cosco stock World's largest bulker owner sees shares surge as dry-cargo rates set 2011 highs. Where do I sign? Qatar Navigation's Qatari employees will get a 60% pay increase backdated to 1 September. Not liable says Gigilinis Greek towage and salvage company says it has no responsibility for bulker wreck removal under Towcon contract. USC plots huge IPO Russian state shipbuilding behemoth worth $3.2bn considers 25% stake sale within two years. Hamworthy pumping iron UK-based pumps and valves firm expands its order book on tankers, FPSO and LNG orders. Frontline fun short-term Improved showing from tanker titan's stock will be short-lived, analysts say Rio Tinto looks rosé Mining giant's record iron ore and coking coal exports boost bulker rates in the third quarter.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Big step for U.S. trade FMC publishes proposed rate index use rulemaking The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has published a proposed rulemaking to amend its rules to provide common carriers and their customers with certainty and flexibility if they decide to use long-term contracts that adjust based on a freight rate... OOCL exec urges better pricing, innovation Erxin Yao, president of OOCL (USA), urged the shipping industry to pay more attention to pricing services profitably and fostering innovation rather than trying to hold onto market share. "Faced with the challenges of today, we forgot why we suffe... Congress approves FTAs Capitol Hill lawmakers on Wednesday approved the long-awaited free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, and voted to renew Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Prefe... GT Nexus adds social networking GT Nexus has launched "G2," a social networking tool. As an example, information technology applications developer said members of its GT Nexus Shipper Council - a group of shippers - are using G2 to collaborate on key initiatives. "The shipper co... Panalpina starts Ludhiana, India branch Panalpina has opened a branch office in Ludhiana in northwestern India. It's the second India office the Swiss freight forwarder has launched recently, with a new office in Jaipur opening two weeks ago. "Ludhiana in north India is home to thousand... NDO America relocates U.S. headquarters NDO America has leased 26,853 square feet of industrial space in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., for its new headquarters. Following building improvements, NDO plans to move to the location on Dec. 1. About 30 people will be employed at the site. Freight...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
KPI Bridge Oil appoints trader for UK office Manassakis has more than six years experience in the shipping industry. Fujairah prices stable In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including October 27. New Zealand port 'not to blame' for Rena response Tauranga Harbourmaster not responsible. Rotterdam bunker prices at their highest in four weeks Custom workers strike tomorrow in Piraeus. 'Final reminder' for IBIA nominations Nominations from the Americas and Asia Pacific and users and buyers will be would looked on 'particularly favourably'. 'Cold ironing' infrastructure for Rotterdam Pilot project has set up 120 onshore power connections. Fuel oil stocks down again Traders predict stocks will rise before the end of the month. Ports in ECAs 'vulnerable' to loss of business Increased shipping costs could see cargo rerouted to ports outside regulated zone, says UK Chamber of Shipping official. Bunker prices largely up at Asian bunker hubs Some suppliers in Singapore not offering due to limited avails. South Korean firms developing LNG bunkering system Agreement also includes development of an LNG-fueled vessel. Dip in Singapore monthly bunker sales volumes Total of 3.57 million mt sold in September, 6.4% down from August volumes. Contracts for first US-flagged LNG-fuelled OSVs signed Trinity Offshore to build vessels for Harvey Gulf International Marine. WWF: Shipping levy an 'innovative' source of finance Global levy on shipping and aviation under consideration as sources of finance for climate and development. Yang Ming ratings downgraded on 'weak market conditions' Weakening freight rates in Asia-Europe lanes and high bunker costs 'constrain' Yang Ming's profitability, says Taiwan Ratings. Slight fall in South China's fuel oil inventories Volumes to rise in the coming week with post-holiday replenishment cargoes coming in. Salvage efforts resume on stricken vessel Amid concerns that the vessel may break up due to 'substantial structural failure' sustained during bad weather.

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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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