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BRIEFS

October 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker returns hit seven-week high Returns for tankers hauling 2-million-barrel cargoes of crude oil on the industry's benchmark route reached a seven- week high this week as a glut of ships decreased.

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MSC add 13,050-TEU to Far East/North Europe Lion service CMA CGM upgrades ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania Evergreen secures US$824 million financing to buy ten 8,800-TEU ships Oil pumping resumes from stricken 3,300-TEU Rena off New Zealand Rate of successful pirate attacks slackens, counter measures credited ER Schiffahrt christens its first two 13,100-TEU ships in Korea Kuehne + Nagel profit inches up 1pc, but CEO expects demanding Q4 Nigerian pirates free tanker, 20 crew, no word of ransom paid GAC's port-on-demand service handles Russian training frigate Cargotec wins LA port automation contract for 10 Kalmar yard stackers China Eastern cancels 24 tardy Dreamliners, but Boeing stays upbeat Net profit down, but Korean Air Q3 sales up 3.4pc to US$184.2 million Air France-KLM fires CEO, chairman takes over as stock plunges 53pc Guangzhou Airport Economic Zone volumes to hit 3.6 million tonnes by 2020

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Ahlers India inaugurates new Mumbai office Rickmers-Linie puts Bilbao on list of regular calls X-Press Feeders global brand unveiled China's snags to help India make merry in global mkts India, S. Africa sign contracts for purchase of raw materials Essar Ports net profit soars to 41 cr. Vasan consents to port workers demand on bonus

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Jan Kromhout appointed partner by AKD The Dutch law firm AKD has appointed Jan Kromhout as a partner in its shipping and offshore team. Kromhout will work closely with shipping companies in drawing up transport contrac... Team Lines adds second service to St Petersburg Team Lines is set to enhance its coverage of Russia by adding a new service to St Petersburg (RUS 2) on 6 November. It will call at the PLP terminal there. The link will connect Br... CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line to upgrade ASEA service CMA CGM Group and the Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their ASEA service between Asia, Kenya and Tanzania on 12 October. The new weekly service deploys six 2,500 teu ships (four pr... Icelandair Cargo appoints new GSA for Sweden and Finland North Air Logistics has been appointed as the GSA for Icelandair Cargo in Sweden and Finland with effect from 17 October. Brunswick Rail receives first batch of new-generation railcars Brunswick Rail has received the first batch of new-generation railcars, which were purchased under contract from Promtraktor-Vagon (part of Tractor Plants Group, which in turn is p... EBRD supporting private railfreight operator in Ukraine The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting private operations in Ukraine's railway sector through a USD 90 million senior loan to Interleaseinvest, a... Boeing subsidiary to conduct US Army training in Europe Boeing announced that its subsidiary Tapestry Solutions, which forms the core of the logistics command and control subdivision of the defence and government services division of Bo... FAA breaks ground on new tower at Cleveland airport US transport secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground on a new USD 69 million air traffic control tower and terminal ... Freightliner donates GBP 1,000 to renal dialysis unit Freightliner employee Denise Rowland nominated the Renal Dialysis Unit for a GBP 1,000 Freightliner donation because of the treatment her son receives there. He is one of 76 patien... Truck sector becoming increasingly green Kay Lindemann of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that 'the commercial vehicle industry believes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be cut by 20% ... Blue Road project started with first LNG station Gaz Métro and Robert Transport have jointly presented Canada's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled freight transport corridor. The companies are setting up fuelling stations along ... African states to enhance aviation cooperation and security Representatives of 35 African states have agreed to work together and with the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) to improve aviation security. The states pledged in ...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Fincantieri lays keel for 3,600 passenger Royal Princess Rand Logistics buys U.S.-flag bulker and reflags it Canadian Cecon still plans to ink final contract to complete newbuilds at Davie GC Rieber subsea newbuild gets GoM contract Horizon Lines loses NYSE listing GulfMark Offshore reports third quarter results

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Port of Bellingham director making changes at senior staff level Panama President takes part in filling of new canal access channel Crowley Maritime taps Ken Black as product logistics/engineering boss Ocean Research College Academy to open at new Port of Everett location Horizon Lines common stock headed to new trading marketplace

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
UK to have world's biggest offshore wind capacity by 2017 Biggest market for rest of decade 'will be in northern European waters' US offshore wind power plans pick up pace Applicability of Jones Act to vessels involved in construction remains key issue Things can only get better for tanker sector Growing oil demand in emerging markets and slow steaming fail to absorb overcapacity Capital charters three crude tankers to private Marinakis operation Capital Maritime will take one VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years under profit-sharing deals The pain has only just begun Decade of cost management lies ahead, says Clarksons director Martin Stopford China's middle class hungry for US foodstuffs Pork and fruit among products driving refrigerated trades Rickmers' nightmare order reaches happy end Two-vessel 'on spec' deal made before financial crisis had threatened to deal serious blow to group Rena casualty reopens the PR debate Is shipping its own worst enemy when it comes to marine disasters? Europe to US oil products trade continues downward spiral Cargoes urgently needed to halt earnings rot Knutsen sells aframax for scrap at knock-down price Demolition rate of $460 per ldt down from $540 seen for similar ships earlier this month Consolidation poses big risks in box claims Industry would do well to follow principles of the late TT Club chief George Fawcett The time to buy vessels will not be announced in these pages The time to buy vessels won't be announced in these pages Rena took unusually easterly course into Tauranga Data comes after New Zealand environment minister suggests 'they were in a rush' JSC box volumes up as St Petersburg switch kicks in Terminal operator's figures follow port's move from coal to containers Asia-Europe box rates hold steady in week but eastbound routes see drop Drewry and Cleartrade index has Shanghai-Rotterdam falling just $17 per feu to $685 Insurers offer discounts for armed guards Kidnap and ransom insurers offer up to 35% saving for private security in high-risk areas Cunard cruiseships to reflag in Bermuda Customer demand for marriage ceremonies on board fuels move Security companies seek recruits Protection Vessels International looks to increase the number it employs by around a third Fixture stipulates Gulf of Aden as no-go area Niovis vessel must avoid pirate-infested waters Supramax period charter rates rise on back of US Gulf rally Brokers expect daily rates to exceed $20,000 per day Good call Like it or not, the container industry needs to regain the confidence of investors HFW and Ince alone among shipping law firms to enter Legal 500 tier one Lawyers singled out for praise Yildirim 'very happy' with CMA CGM stake Investor confirms confidence in line and its chief executive Ocean Tankers hit by further forced sale Arrested vessel put up for sale to cover unpaid crew wages Dubai owner looks to lock-in earnings for three of its aframaxes Emirates Trading avoids weak spot market as vessels are chartered out on period contracts Hamburg Süd sells six 3,700 teu vessels Small containerships facing fierce competition offloaded to Greek interests Inspection underway on DFDS ferry Hafnia Seaways fire brought under control Konecranes to cut fixed costs in Europe service business Finnish company sees signs of 'weakening demand' Long Beach box traffic down as LA holds its ground Retailer caution leads to inbound volume fall Slater slams 'insider' board culture First International Corp chairman attacks rewards for poor financial performance

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Russians win terminal deal in Rotterdam A SOURCE at Summa Capital today told Fairplay the Russian port investor has been awarded a contract to build a new oil terminal at Rotterdam's port Horizon appeals delisting RECENTLY restructured Horizon Lines is seeking to reverse the NYSE's delisting of its shares, which began trading over the counter today CPP fixes three tankers CAPITAL Products Partners today announced long-term charters for three tankers it acquired in the Crude Carriers takeover, but the counterparty is CPP founder Evangelos Marinakis Dublin port pot sniffed out IRISH customs officers today reportedly arrested two suspects after a sniffer dog detected cannabis worth about €1 33% transhipment drop costs La Havre LE HAVRE'S port said its transhipment traffic plummeted 33% year on year during the first nine months of 2011 Barcelona exports rise 19% EXPORTS from Barcelona's port climbed 19% year on year in 2011's first nine months Chartering surge to spark worse port snarls WORSE port snarls were predicted today by a drybulk consultancy, which based its alert on a chartering surge Frontline, SFI to sell ships FRONTLINE Management and its affiliated company Ship Finance International said today they plan to sell two ships Ship operating costs rise COSTS for operating ships increased by an average of 2.2% in 2010, reversing a fall of 2% in 2009, according to accounting firm Moore Stephens Greek ports disrupted for fourth day DISRUPTION is today continuing at Greece's ports for a fourth day, with dockers staging a strike to highlight opposition to government austerity measures Losses seen as inevitable for Asian box liners DEUTSCHE Bank said today losses for Asian liners are inevitable because of the weak peak season and overcapacity Rena pumping resumed SALVORS today resumed pumping of oil off the grounded box ship Rena in New Zealand, as the weather calmed Saga sells its last ships NORWAY'S Saga Tankers has exited the shipping business with the sale of its last two vessels, Saga Agnes and Saga Julie Hot night in the sauna SIX PEOPLE on the North Sea ro-ro ferry Hafnia Seaways are recovering today from minor smoke inhalation after a fire Keppel's profits rise 33% SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 3Q2011 were S$406

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Senate Panel Sets Nov. 9 Vote on Transportation Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a voting or "markup" session Nov. 9 on a proposed two-year... US Import Process Fee Jumps 65 Percent Importers will be hit with a nearly 65 percent increase in merchandise processing fees through a provision embedded in the... Faulty Bridge Study Highlights Needed Investment A report pointing to deficient bridges across the country, particularly in Pittsburgh, comes as many say the U.S. needed to... Plan for Detroit-Windsor, Ont., Bridge Dealt Blow The plan for a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ont., was dealt a severe blow Thursday after the Michigan... CN Workers on Three US Units Ratify Contract About 430 employees at three U.S. subsidiaries of Canadian National Railway ratified a contract that will consolidate their Upper Midwest... LaHood Defends Trucker Hours of Service Proposal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wants Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H. to drop legislation that would block a new truck driver hours... Consultant Says Dock Safety Makes Fiscal Sense Marine terminal operators have to pay about $1,300 in weekly compensation to hurt workers, making dock safety promotion a smart... Celadon Buys Dry Freight Assets From FFE Shortly after buying a stake in rival USA Truck, Celadon Group is purchasing the dry van assets of FFE Transportation,... MSC to Launch North Europe-Ecuador Loop Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s new dedicated service between ports in Northern Europe and the west coast of South America will target... Indian Navy Thwarts Pirate Attack on Tanker The Indian Navy thwarted an attempted pirate attack on an Indian-flag oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, according to... Forward Air Profit Soars 45 Percent Air freight trucker Forward Air says it is seeing demand "moderately better" than normal this fall after reporting a 45... Emirates Shipping Hikes India Port Congestion Fee Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line increased its port congestion surcharges on ocean containers moving through India's Port of Chennai.... TPM Asia Takeaway My 2011 conference year just came to a close with the final sessions of the 5th Annual TPM Asia Conference... Beyond the Factory View SHENZHEN, CHINA ' Zhou Gui Hui has a thriving business at the heart of one of the world's busiest industrial... Railroads Show Their Mettle North America's freight railroads aren't burning up the tracks with surging peak-season traffic, but they're still posting moderate gains in... OOCL's Third Quarter Volume Up, Revenue Down OOCL container volume rose 6.6 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, but the Hong Kong ocean carrier's... Profit Nearly Doubles for Railcar Lessor GATX Railcar leasing giant GATX saw profit in its rail segment soar 93 percent in the third quarter to $63 million,... Swift Transportation Reports $31 Million Profit Truckload giant Swift Transportation increased total revenue 13.9 percent to $863.8 million in the third quarter, reporting a $30.9 million... Q&A: Transportation Attorney Discusses US Export Growth, FTA Outcomes Peter Friedman, counsel to Pacific Coast Council of Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, sits down with JOC Editor Bill... Senator Moves to Block Trucker HOS Changes An amendment to the fiscal 2012 transportation appropriations bill introduced in the Senate would block proposed changes to truck driver... Group Sues UP, BNSF on Rail Yard Emissions The National Resources Defense Council filed suit this week against the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads to require the companies... UP Profit Jumps 16 Percent to $904 Million Third-quarter profit at Union Pacific, North America's largest railroad, rose 16 percent to $904 million despite slim volume growth in... Foye Tapped as Head of NY-NJ Port Authority Patrick Foye, New York's deputy secretary for economic development, was selected by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head the... Lufthansa Drops Some China Freighters, Overhauls Services Lufthansa Cargo is canceling up to three weekly freighter flights from to China, re-routing other services through Cologne and re-scheduling... ILWU Members Ratify Grain Contract International Longshore and Warehouse Union locals in the Pacific Northwest voted to ratify a grain-handlers contract agreement that was tentatively... Horizon Stock Moves to Over-the-Counter Horizon Lines' common stock started trading on the over-the-counter market this week under the ticker symbol HRZL following its trading... Europe Air Freight Falls 1.5 Percent Cargo traffic for European airlines fell 1.5 percent in to its lowest point in six months in August as the...

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
APL scoops two awards from CI Bilbao box boost Russian rail still growing Seago's and MSC's short-sea services get together in the Mediterranean Terminal operators oppose WSC's container weighing proposal

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
CMB likes handy market Compagnie Maritime Belge says handysize bulker sector is becoming increasingly important as profit soars at Bocimar. Havila profit crashes Ink runs red for the Njal Saevik-led Norwegian offshore operator as it posts third quarter loss. No easy ride for pirates EU Navfor moves to silence criticism that naval forces are too lenient when they catch pirates prepared to strike. Profit surge from Keppel Choo Chiau Beng-led offshore operator harvests a bumper third quarter result as orderbook remains buoyant. Sinkor snares VLCC Korean owner reportedly buys 2001-built K Line tanker for $32m. CPP fixes tanker trio Evangelos Marinakis-backed owner charters VLCC and two suezmaxes for up to three years to sponsor CMTC. Hurtigruten reshuffles Norwegian shipowner redeploys vessel from Australia to Norway to make room for repairs. Rieber fixes newbuilding Norwegian owner sending subsea ship Polar Queen to the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Mothership captured Four Somali pirates passed to Italian authorities by UK navy on suspicion of involvement in Montecristo raid. New broom at EMS Ship supply outfit hires new chief executive after meetings with shareholders and bondholders. Counting cost of success Martin Stopford points to ten years of belt-tightening as the price exacted by the great shipping boom. All eyes on Marco Polo Blank Rome hopes for favourable outcome in battle between Antonio Zacchello-led tanker clan and creditors over legal venue. AMA endorses Chapter 11 Paul Leand sees insolvency on the horizon for struggling owners as capital crisis stifles 'traditional' route to reorganisation.

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Maersk dropping calls on ICON loop Maersk/MISC convert SE Asia-Oceania loop to butterfly Widened Panama Canal no big deal? While ports on the U.S. East Coast race to accommodate the expected growth in volumes from 2014 when the widened Panama Canal is set to open, it may not change trade flows all that much. Bigger ships are already moving via Suez. MSC adjusts Asia-US bunker fee levels Rickmers-Linie to add regular Bilbao calls Rena resumes fuel removal Intra-Asia not quite decoupled China's hold on intra-Asia trade has reached equilibrium, says consultant Mathijs Slangen, of Seabury Group. The trade hasn't yet decoupled from the global economy, but is moving that way.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011
Shore power taxes slashed by Swedish government Swedish government has stated that tax on shoreside power will be reduced by 98%. Fujairah prices fall Good demand for products. Environmental organisations 'most credible' to the public Opinion poll in Norway shows almost half respondents don't trust any of the participants in 'the great climate war'. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker prices soften Quiet in Hamburg. Major new oil terminal to be built in Rotterdam Plans agreed with Port of Rotterdam to construct 'open hub terminal' supplied with oil from the Baltic. Iran sells low-density, low-water fuel oil cargo Product will help 'blend down' off-spec material in Singapore market. Fuel oil stocks climbing Arbitrage arrivals gathering pace. Shipping must 'come to grips' with high fuel costs The next ten years will be 'a cost decade not a revenue decade,' says Clarksons research director. Bunker prices largely down at key hubs Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Thursday. Japanese firm confirms order for 'green' vessels Bulk carriers able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25%, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. South China's fuel oil volumes stable on-week Inventories up by 20% or 310,000 mt on-year. Floods not affecting bunkering operations, so far Port congestion at Bangkok due to ships waiting for cargoes from North, says source. Shortage of IFO avails persist in Hong Kong Replenishment cargoes 'snapped up' by the market to meet both term and prompt orders, players say. Key priority is 'de-bunkering', says Costamare Owner of the grounded vessel Rena says its obligations will be 'met in full'.

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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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