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BRIEFS

November 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping to feel the pinch as EU banks curb lending Bank lending to the shipping industry is set to shrink in the coming months as low freight rates and the eurozone crisis will prompt a number of players to reduce their exposure to the seaborne sector, Citigroup's shipping chief said on Friday. Dry shipping prospects set to remain poor, says Citigroup Prospects for dry shipping are set to remain poor for two to three years as the sector struggles with a glut of vessels, while crude tankers face more pain in 2012 as economic problems add to supply pressures, Citigroup's shipping chief said.

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Asia-Europe rates fall 6.5pc to US$573/TEU - worst week in 2011 Hong Kong's 10pc quarterly export decline blamed on Euro debt crisis ICTSI's nine-month profit up 18pc to US$490 million, volume rises 25pc Box carriers' on-time arrival rates improve to 63pc, up from Q2 China's trade surplus still widens in October, but lower than expected Fujian October expressway investment sets new high Pakistan's Port Qasim container terminal to handle mega ships 24/7 India's big ports increase container volume 4pc from April to October Work commences on building world's largest lock on the Scheldt near Antwerp Northern China opens steel logistics centre to cover 500,000 square metres Intermodal Europe convention meets in Hamburg from Nov 29 - Dec 1 US Congress considers legislation for voluntary air cargo screening JAL back from bankruptcy with US$1.25 million profit in first half Qantas to fly Airbus A380 giant to Hong Kong from January Air France-KLM's quarterly cargo losses deepen, full-year of loss expected

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Green Cargo wins new contracts Green Cargo, a transport and logistics company owned by the Swedish state, recorded an operating income of EUR 7.8 million (-4.2%) in Q3. 94% of freight trains reached customers wi... 175 Volvo trucks for Sweden's PostNord Volvo Trucks has won an order from PostNord for the delivery of 175 trucks. The units will enter service before the end of the year. PostNord has more than 3,000 trucks and is thus... AERS launches intermodal Stuttgart-Geneva train AERS Rail Services Deutschland launched an unaccompanied intermodal rail/road train pair between Stuttgart's Kornwestheim Ubf terminal, and Geneva CT. The 320 m train will initiall... Traxon Europe becomes part of Champ Cargosystems Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated air cargo solutions, has acquired Traxon Europe, a leading provider of electronic communications solutions to the air cargo industry. T... Korean Air Cargo launches mobile website With the launch of Korean Air Cargo's mobile website (mcargo.koreanair.com), Korean Air now offers the most convenient and accessible cargo service to customers worldwide - anytime... Hahn airport upgrades runway without interrupting flights The Germany construction company Thomas Bau has upgraded a part of runway A at Frankfurt Hahn airport over the past weeks, providing more than 3,000 t of tarmac to refurbish the su... Seven new directors join UK P&I Club board Seven directors were elected to the board of the UK P&I Club at its recent AGM, namely Ibrahim Güngen, CEO of Ankara-based Güngen Maritime & Trading, Grahaeme Henderson, vi... Luka Koper posts container handling record Luka Koper achieved another milestone that underscores its leading position among container terminals in the Northern Adriatic, when it handled its 500,000th teu of the year on 8 N... Merger of the big three Japanese shipping lines? Koichi Muto, the president of MOL, has said that the idea of a merger between his company and NYK as well as K Line could be an option if the situation is going to deteriorate furt... 8,000 teu Maersk "Tubul" makes first call at Ukrainian port The 8,000 teu vessel "Tubul", operated by Maersk Line on its Far East-Mediterranean/Black Sea service, was the first container vessel of this size to call at a Ukrainian ... FedEx expanding in France The US integrator and CEP group FedEx recently opened a new branch in Souffelweyersheim near Strasbourg (France). The 2,400 sqm facility was previously used by the French CEP servi... Loxxess investing EUR 7.5 million in Aurach Loxxess, a German logistics company that specialises in complex outsourcing projects for industry and trade, has opened its expanded logistics centre in Aurach (Germany). With an i... Damco reports good results The logistics and SCM service provider Damco increased its year-to-date ocean freight volumes by 14% over the same period in 2010, which is well above the market average. Airfreigh...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Seafighter work for Austal USA, BAE Systems Hamworthy to supply regasification systms for FSRU newbuilds Maritime unions call for Matsuda to resign OW Bunker reassures customers on availability of low sulfur fuel oil Kvichak building two more response boats for NYPD Washington State Ferries Chetzemoka has propeller problems

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Commerce Dept. report finds exports up during September Customs set to begin simplified air cargo pilot OOCL honored with top ship operator award US rail freight traffic rolls to both sides of ledger Central Oregon Truck Company selects Redmond for headquarters

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Pacific supramax rates collapse pulls down Atlantic in its wake US Gulf trade is 'only market left', says broker Sierra Leone ships first iron ore cargo in 30 years Chinese investment driving 20m tonnes per year mining project Oil majors target Libya's untapped gas Huge potential going largely unrealised, says energy risk expert Eni targets the world Oil giant's growth strategy includes West Africa, Asia and the Arctic FPSO the choice for smaller projects Materials submitted to environmental authorities by Eni's Australian arm provide a glimpse into project planners' thinking on exporting oil from the Kitan field MOL to sit tight for next two years Japan's biggest shipping company is buoyed by LNG and car carrier businesses, resilient in dry bulk and waiting out the tanker market MOL inks deal to build four LNG vessels in China Up to 80 engineers will be checking on Hudong-Zhonghua workers at peak period Dockwise sees slight improvement in revenues amid 'difficult conditions' Dutch firm to sell yacht transport arm DYT MCA considers Fred. Olsen criminal prosecution Records of officers' hours faked on cruiseship Suezmax earnings slip back below operating cost levels Average daily returns in spot market under $10,000 per day Dutch shipowner to flag out over ban on armed guards Others announce they will flout the law, deploying armed guards regardless Neglect a crane at your peril UK P&I Club and Lloyd's Register produce pocket guide to checking lifting appliances Now that you mention it Shipping has its topics that everyone is familiar with, but which go with nary a mention Dublin pins future port growth on Long term draft plan suggests ro-ro freight will remain the largest component of port's traffic to 2040 Seatruck to replace ro-ro fleet between Liverpool and Dublin Ferry operator believes freight-only unaccompanied set to grow in 2012 Melbourne set to run short of capacity by 2015 Australian ports need more competition to spur productivity and investment, says ACCC China LNG imports treble since 2009 LLI data identifies Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago as main sources of supply LLI scoops two UK Professional Publishers' Association awards Judges say site is 'appealing, a pleasure to use, and easy to comprehend' France to head West Africa anti-piracy effort Training and spotter planes provided for local armed forces Feared surge in Somali piracy fails to materialise Compared to this time last year attacks and hijackings are down significantly, despite the end of the monsoon season Capesize rally as iron ore demand returns But appetite of China's mills may dissipate if steel prices continue to drop James Fisher loses nuclear carrier contract after 40 years Serco secures PNTL fleet after tender process General Maritime resolution to spill into next week Tanker company expects to file full third quarter accounts 'on or before' Monday Noble Group tries to calm markets after chief executive exits Singapore-listed trader's market value plunges following poor quarterly showing HHLA warns of risks while forecasting strong full year results Threats include excess capacity in the North Range of ports in Europe, economic downturn and delay in dredging the Elbe MPC Capital stays in the black KG fund points to strict cost cutting as it forecasts future stability Ross rushes in Wilbur Ross has invested heavily in shipping, but there is no telling how long it will take for there to be a rebound in the global economy Ocean Tankers fixes VLCC rate at fresh high on record cargo volumes Rising market expected to continue on reduced ship supply in Middle East

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
HHLA sees growing risks HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA confirmed its full-year growth targets today but warned of growing downside risks for container traffic Ross ready to buy foreclosures BANKS will have a greater ability than before to sell foreclosed vessels to private-equity buyers, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross told the Marine Money conference today Profits rocket, but Dockwise sees soft 2012 DUTCH heavy-lift operator Dockwise revealed today it had more than doubled its net profits in 3Q2011 APM to build reefers in Chile APM HAS reportedly announced plans today for a $170M a reefer container factory in Chile DCI profits surge INDIA'S government-owned dredging company today reported a soaring 238% increase in profits for 3Q201 Privatisation outlook grainy MYSTERY surrounds the privatisation of Russia's government-owned grain exporter UGC, the Russian grain union said today Bulker offers highlight sector overhang UTILITY Taipower was offered 75 Panamax bulkers in its latest tender, which IHS McCloskey said today was the highest number of offers in any such tender ICTSI's profits surge 39% PHILIPPINES port conglomerate ICTSI has posted a 39% increase in profits in the first nine months of 2011 Mundra profits climb 30% ADANI-owned Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 29.4% growth in quarterly net profits to 2.73bn rupees ($57M) for the July-September quarter Further strengthening seen for VLCCs VLCC SPOT rates extended recent gains on strong demand and limited availability of tonnage in the Persian Gulf, shipping analyst and brokers said today Rena salvage speeds up PROGRESS has improved in the removal of oil from the stranded box ship Rena, Maritime New Zealand said today UK orders full disclosure by Russia's Joint Fruit RUSSIA'S top banana trader Joint Fruit Co has been ordered by a UK court to disclose its worldwide assets and trade and cargo accords with Star Reefers Arrest of green-flagged bulker sought LEGAL proceedings are afoot in Singapore to arrest Asia Union, a 1982-built Panamax bulker that is the focus of a demolition dispute Winter demand kicks in for LR1s WINTER demand has finally kicked in for LR1 tankers, although rates are still insufficient to cover crewing and non-bunkering expenses, brokers told Fairplay today Keystone pipeline delayed TANKERS serving the Gulf of Mexico have won a reprieve from new competition, as the US State Department pledged to seek a new route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline project

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Trucker ABF Launches Ocean LTL Service ABF Freight System is extending its move toward international business with a less-than-containerload ocean offering the carrier will combine with... Chinese Solar Manufacturers Dim Production Three major Chinese solar manufacturers are trimming shipment expectations for the rest of the year as a slowing global economy... Consumer Sentiment Index Rises on Gas Price Fall U.S. consumers are entering the holiday shopping season with a more optimistic outlook than they had a month ago, largely... Investor Ross Holds Off on Container Shipping Billionaire Wilbur Ross, who has profited from investments in distressed industries such as steel and textiles, is putting money into... Genesee & Wyoming Traffic Rises 14.2 Percent Short-line rail operator Genesee & Wyoming increased carloads 14.2 percent in October, largely because of acquisitions and higher mineral and... Analyst Says Container Line Mergers Likely Further consolidation of container shipping lines is likely as carriers seek to cut costs, expand market share and bolster balance... Caterpillar Brings Back Some Production from Japan Caterpillar says it will shift some manufacturing from Japan to North America to bring production closer to customers in the... Japan Agrees to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Talks Japan's decision to participate in negotiations on the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement has angered the country's farmers and... Arrow Trucking Employees May Get Additional $2 Million More than $2 million in bankruptcy estate assets may be distributed to 676 former employees of Arrow Trucking, a flatbed... Asia-Europe Rates Plummet 6.5 Percent The Shanghai Container Freight Index of spot rates tumbled this week to a record low, led by a 6.5 plunge... South Carolina Reverses Path on Savannah Port Project The Georgia Ports Authority's long-pursued plan to deepen the Savannah River cleared a major hurdle Thursday after a South Carolina... Racing Toward Efficiency At 3,000 feet long and 700 feet wide, Skechers' new 1.8 million-square-foot distribution center in the eastern end of Southern... Taking Automation One Click at a Time How quickly is the supply chain changing? As recently as the 1990s, companies would optimize their distribution networks every five... Capacity, Next Year Are shippers staring at the possibility of significant capacity being laid up by container lines and non-operating shipowners next year?... Volatile View Barely a month into retirement, Ron Widdows looks like a relaxed man. It's the look of ease, a kind of... Spoiled Shrimp Leads to a Raw Deal Q: We're involved in a claim for $117,000 on a load of imported frozen raw breaded shrimp. We've been doing... Maersk Invests $170 Million in Chilean Reefer Box Plant A.P. Moller-Maersk is building a $170 million Chilean factory to manufacture refrigerated containers to keep pace with Latin America's booming... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Decline Slows to 3.1 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 3.1 percent less cargo in October than a year ago, an improvement on the two previous months,... ICTSI Profit, Cargo Volume Surge Surging throughput helped push International Container Terminal Services Inc. to an 18 percent gain in net profit through the first... Dockwise Profit Falls 40 Percent on Higher Revenue Dockwise's third-quarter profit dropped nearly 40 percent to $8 million from $13.1 million a year ago, but the heavy-lift carrier's...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
MCI to build reefer factory in Chile Maersk Container Industry (MCI), which is an operating unit of the AP Moller-Maersk Group, is ploughing about USD170 million into a reefer container venture in ... Purfresh signs up Interfresh US-based Purfresh, which provides purification and protection systems for the movement of perishable products, has signed a contract with the international transport ... Isotank order more Quick-Locks The Antwerp-based Container Quick Lock NV has reached an agreement with UK specialist logistics supplier, Isotank Services, for the supply of a further batch of ... ITF warns of 'catastrophic effect' of on board exploding reefers Commenting on the recent alarm about the potential fatal consequences to operatives and dockers from a batch of rogue Vietnamese-serviced reefer containers, the ... Hainan PO to go against grain with new transpac loop? Chinese carrier Hainan PO Shipping is said to be adding a new transpacific service - a move which contrasts with fellow niche carriers who have been exiting the ... Schroders: serious eurozone recession in 2012 City of London-headquartered, global asset management group Schroders, has reassessed its forecast for the 17-member eurozone after what it calls the 'extraordinary ... Kenya-Ethiopia road deal concluded The Governments of Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed a near USD750 million deal to improve highway connections between the two countries. A key aspect of the arrangement ... Maersk grows its market share in the Asia/Europe tradelane Maersk's Container Shipping Division appears to have significantly increased its market share in the ailing Asia/Europe tradelane in Q3 11. According to financial ... Ocean carrier schedule reliability still improving Turkon ship grounded off Greek island A Turkon Line boxship has grounded on rocks off the Greek island of Syros while en route to Salerno on the carrier's North Europe to Mediterranean liner service ...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
HHLA climbs higher Hamburg container terminal operator increases third quarter earnings as revenue rises. The one that got away UK's James Fisher group loses £3m nuclear vessel management deal to Serco after 40 years. Shipping's funding tragedy Plunging asset values leave shipping looking for more money than the Greek government, RS Platou Markets calculates. Indian Navy foils attacks An offshore patrol boat from the Indian Navy has stopped another pirate attack, the fifth since September. Rupee routs Great Eastern Falling Indian currency and weaker rates slash tanker and bulker owner's second quarter earnings. HMM hooks Diana panamax New York-listed owner sees another bulker take a pay cut as it secures a fresh period deal with Korean rival. UDSC loan at last Ukrainian owner's second attempt to borrow $11m for refinancing comes up trumps. VLCC fixtures hit a record London shipbroker says that November has been the busiest month in terms of VLCC loadings. Teekay Tankers cheers street Owner's above market aframax deals bring hope for sustained and stronger dividend payouts, analysts say. WIS winning again India's biggest shiprepairer says profit up 127% in busier second quarter. Hyundai Mipo profit falls South Korean shipyard reports a third quarter fall in profits but a rise in turnover.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Unions blast MarAd, Matsuda Four U.S. maritime unions say the Maritime Administration and its leader David Matsuda should be "ashamed of itself" for issuing a report comparing U.S. and foreign-flag ship operating costs without seeking their input. PO Shipping adds new TP loop MSC starts matchback system in Belgium Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Belgian branch has set up a new system to encourage inland matchbacks of its containers allowing importers, exporters and truckers to round-trip into Antwerp. ITF concerned about exploding reefers on ships Braemar: Huge ships inextricably linked to bunker costs

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Week ends steady in the Americas Trading was thin on Friday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Estonian fuel producer to provide bunker fuel It plans to produce 230,000 tonnes of light fuel oil to be used as bunker fuel. Oiltanking Partners releases Q3 financials Third quarter net income for the partnership was $13.8 million, in comparison to a net income of $7.8 million in Q3 2010. Prices firm in Fujairah Limited avails in Durban. Rotterdam prices rise Market busy in Hamburg. Norwegian operator sees bunker costs climb by 19% But fuel consumption dips 1% in terms of distances sailed. Shipping 'undermining' moves to cut GHG emissions 'Market barriers' mean bunker savings are being ignored, says Europe's Commissioner for Climate Action. ISObunkers wins new military supply contract US Army Contracting Command says deal was signed in September. Shipping players repeat call for 'global' regulations to cut CO2 UN Climate Change conference should give IMO a 'clear mandate' to continue its work in cutting emissions. Poll supports review of statutory flash point limit Nearly half of respondents in Bunkerworld poll think it would be safe to reduce current 60'C limit. Asian bunker prices firming as week ends Demand mixed at major Asian bunkering hubs on Friday. FSL Trust, Daxin reach 'out-of-court settlement' As part of the settlement, Daxin will pay FSL Trust a settlement sum of $5 million. Brightoil in $75 million acquisition Acquisition will add 'new dimension' to the growth of its business, says Chairman Dr. Sit. Ship operators urged to prepare for 3.50% global sulphur limit Supplier says it has 'rigorous systems and processes' in place to ensure detailed documentation on delivery. Transfer of bunker fuel from Rena at 'stable rate' Around 300 mt of bunker fuel remains inside Rena's submerged tank. NZ supplier wants to resume bunker ops in time for cruise season Its bunker tanker has been deployed in the Rena salvage operations. Aegean in 'solid shape', says analyst Raises ratings on Aegean's shares to 'Buy' from 'Hold'; expects the company's earnings to double in 2012.

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PORTS

Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian

Milan

In the first half of 2026, Trieste, Venice, Ravenna and Ancona will remain at around 819 thousand TEUs: growth in the basin will come from Koper and Rijeka

PORTS

Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO

Rome

Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.

PORTS

DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda

Dubai

Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it

PORTS

Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait

Naples

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona

Noise

The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

PORTS

Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth

Rome

The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector

Dhaka

A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned

ACCIDENTS

Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria

Bucharest/Sofia

The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships

Seoul

A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue

Southampton/London

Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.

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

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.

PORTS

Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved

Gioia Tauro

The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.

SHIPPING

Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.

Copenhagen

The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

COMPANIES

ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance

Haifa

Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion

PORTS

Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.

Ravenna

Fabio Maletti's term has expired

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

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